Associate Dean of Academic Administration

• May 2022 - Present

Duties include implementation of long-term strategic management of the College of Graduate and Undergraduate Studies (CGUS) including the strategic plan for the college; planning of efficient and high-quality program administration; supporting faculty development and excellence in innovate pedagogical practices; implementation of the University Academic Master Plan (UAMP); administrative oversight of adherence to policies, procedures, and standards; ongoing review of programmatic curriculum, syllabi, student learning objectives, and assessment strategies to meet educational and accreditation standards; development and implementation of Continuous Improvement Cycle (CIC) goals and measures for programs.

Associate Professor

• 2010 - Present

Courses Taught: Psychology of Adjustment, Introduction to Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Psychology of Excellence, Psychology of Motivation & Emotion, Human Sexuality, Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods & Statistics in Psychology, Quantitative Methods in Psychology, Introduction to Counseling, Patient/Practitioner Interaction, Environmental Psychology, Psychology in the Workplace, Senior Capstone, Master’s Research and Statistics

Assistant Dean of Positive Human Development and Social Change

• Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

Duties consisted of developing policies and procedures, in conjunction with the Dean of CGUS, for effectively managing all components of the program and to ensure fair, equitable and considerate treatment of prospective and enrolled students; Student advisement and remediation plans for provisional students; Conducting ongoing review of program’s curriculum and syllabi to meet educational and accreditation standards including requirements of programmatic and accrediting agencies; Hiring and management of all FT and Adjunct faculty; Conducting in-class observations of professors and complete annual reviews; Development of Continuous Improvement Cycle (CIC) goals and measures for department as well as student learning outcomes; Committee and service work involvement at both the departmental and institutional level including the Graduate Curriculum Committee and Graduate Admissions Committee; Participating in and leading departmental, college, and university meetings.

Counseling Coordinator

• Jan 2010 - Aug 2013

Duties consisted of providing advising, advocacy, individual/group short-term counseling and crisis-intervention services to students at a small private university with student retention as primary focus. Specific duties included conducting intakes to determine student needs, providing counseling services or appropriate referrals to a diverse student population, organizing counseling requests, administering evaluative assessments as needed, updating and maintaining confidential progress notes, maintaining current knowledge of theory, practice and ethics within the counseling profession, assisting in coordination of a Student Assistance Program, research, coordination of intern schedules with new clients, interviewing of practicum/internship students, development and implementation of intern learning activities, and development and maintenance of practicum/internship resource book. Supervision responsibilities included administrative supervision of counselors and caseloads, weekly counseling meetings, and supervision of Master’s level practicum/internship students. Supervision of Master’s level practicum/internship students included signing off on all case documentation, reviewing audio tapes of sessions, case and treatment plan conceptualization, and review of theory. Outreach responsibilities included presentation of workshops to the Life University community, identification of issues related to the college student population and development and presentation of workshops designed to help students with these areas as well as participation in campus committees. Other job duties included collection of research data, and updating and implementation of counseling forms.

Counseling, Supervision, Consultation, and Training

• Aug 2020 - Present

Program Director & Associate Professor

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2020

Duties included administrative oversight of programs including assessment, review, course management, and development of specified program components with an emphasis on enhancing the student learning experience through a strong social justice and advocacy lens; Management of program operational functions including fiscal responsibility, personnel hiring and oversight including performance appraisals, and development and oversight of policies, procedures and standards; Course and curriculum review and development in programs to ensure the alignment with the institutional academic model with an emphasis on application and current practice as well as with accreditation standards (CACREP, NWCCU); Development of continuous improvement and strategy plan with an emphasis on curriculum currency as well as cross-disciplinary and community engagement opportunities; Review and approval of annual program assessment reports as well as management of accreditation/approval processes within the school; Engagement in formal and/or informal academic and institutional governance through service on councils and committees; Engagement in scholarship in research, teaching, and learning as well as service and advocacy by participating in outreach opportunities including Mental/Behavioral Health Student Supervisor at Seattle/King County Clinic and faculty advisor to MAC students in National University Nurse Managed Clinic project.

Counselor Education and Practice Doctoral Student and Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2013 - Dec 2016

Adjunct Professor of Psychology

• Aug 2008 - Jan 2010

Courses taught: Introduction to Psychology Courses taught: Introduction to Psychology

Counselor / Community Educator

• May 2008 - Jan 2010

Community Educator, Inspirations Intensive Outpatient Program, Chestatee Hospital. Duties consisted of connecting the program to the community, consultation with family, case managers, social workers, and administrators. Responsible for all initial screenings and intakes, administration of Mini Mental State Examinations, brief Psychosocial Assessments, diagnostic impressions, and facilitation of meetings with treatment team. Other duties included developing and facilitating in-services for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, in-patient hospitals, physical therapy facilities, and private practices. Responsible for conducting staff in-services on topics including staff burnout, dealing with difficult clients, assessment protocol, and managing group dynamics. Program Therapist, Inspirations Intensive Outpatient Program, Chestatee Hospital. Duties consisted of providing individual and group counseling to geriatric and disabled adults, consultation with family and case workers, and management of caseload of 35 clients. Responsible for Mini Mental Status Examination, Psychosocial Assessment, diagnostic impressions, development of treatment plans and goals with clients as well as development, presentation, and facilitation of process and education groups. Other duties included developing patient education record with input from client, family, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities, maintaining consistent monthly treatment plan reviews, and maintaining daily individual notes for each client and each group. Educational and group process topics included, but were not limited to, grief/loss, adjustment, anger management, depression, anxiety, abuse (past & present), substance abuse, PTSD, isolation, low self-worth, medication compliance and coping skills