GINGER L. DICKSON Titania Court Las Cruces, NM (505) Institution Area Degree Year

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1 GINGER L. DICKSON 1212 Titania Court Las Cruces, NM (505) EDUCATION Institution Area Degree Year The University of Iowa Counselor Ph.D Iowa City, Iowa Education (CACREP Accredited) Dissertation: Contributions of the Cultural Ambience and Instructional Strategies to Student Multicultural Competence and Attitudes Toward Diversity and Multiculturalism, Supervisors- David Jepsen, Ph.D & Anne Helene Skinstad, Psy.D. Truman State University Counseling M.A Kirksville, Missouri (CACREP Accredited) Thesis: The Effects of Personal Counseling on the Alliance Ratings of Counselor-Trainees, Advisor-Patrick Peck, Ph.D. Northeast Missouri State University Psychology B.S CREDENTIALS National Certified Counselor (NCC), CURRENT EXPERIENCE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor (8/2008-present) College of Education, Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico Responsible for teaching, advising, and supervising master s-level counseling students, conducting research, providing university and community. Teaching responsibilities include courses in counseling theory and techniques and counseling practicum. Assistant Professor (8/2004-5/2008) College of Education, Department of Education Psychology and Special Services University of Texas-El Paso Responsible for teaching and advising graduate-level counseling students, implementing a research program, pursuing external funding, and providing university and community service. Teaching responsibilities include courses in community counseling, multicultural counseling, counseling techniques, counseling internship, and human growth and development.

2 Ginger L. Dickson page 2 Assistant Professor (8/2002-5/2004) College of Liberal Arts, Education and Journalism, Department of Education Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri Responsible for teaching and advising master's students in guidance and counseling program. Coordinated and supervised community-based practica. Participated on University and College Committees as appointed. Teaching responsibilities included introductory course in school guidance, advanced counseling practicum, appraisal, ethics, and multicultural counseling. RELATED EXPERIENCE Graduate Practicum Supervisor (8/98-12/98 & 8/99-12/99) College of Education, Division of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Student Development, The University of Iowa Supervised the counseling practicum experience of master s level students. Conducted weekly individual supervision sessions. Coordinated and led interim and final evaluation meetings with each student and on-site supervisor. Co-facilitated weekly group supervision sessions. Evaluated and reported student progress. Graduate Teaching Assistant (1/98-5/99) College of Education, Division of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Student Development, The University of Iowa Taught undergraduate level group processes course for three semesters. Responsibilities included: development and presentation of course curriculum, construction of student evaluation measures, reporting student progress, and consultation with students as needed. Advanced Practicum in Counseling (1/99-5/99) Counseling Department, Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, IA Provided individual counseling services to college students and documented information pertinent to counseling services. Practicum in College Teaching (1/ ) College of Education, Division of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Student Development, The University of Iowa Assisted in preparation and planning for master s level group counseling course. Prepared and presented class lectures. Led and facilitated in-class group discussions. Participated in student evaluation and feedback sessions. Graduate Teaching Assistant (8/97-12/97) College of Education, Division of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Student Development, The University of Iowa Prepared weekly class presentations, and assisted in demonstrations of assessment techniques. Provided

3 Ginger L. Dickson page 3 supplementary information to students and operated audio-visual equipment. Psychology Advisor/Graduate Assistant (8/96-5/97) Division of Social Science, Psychology Department Truman State University. Maintained academic files for caseload of 30 students. Advised students concerning academic/scheduling issues and assisted them with registration, transfer, and withdrawal procedures. Graduate Assistant (1/96-5/96) Division of Social Science, Psychology Department Truman State University Conducted annual program evaluation survey. Collected responses and provided annual report to administration. Rehabilitation Technician (1/96-5/97) Preferred Family Healthcare, Kirksville, Missouri Led psycho-educational groups, taught assertiveness and stress management skills. Facilitated therapy groups and conducted client orientation sessions. Counseling Internship (8/96-5/97) Preferred Family Healthcare, Kirksville, Missouri Provided individual counseling services, co-facilitated therapy groups, and documented client status and progress. Participated in treatment team planning of client programming. Social Service Director (5/81-84) Leewood Manor Nursing Home, Milan, Missouri Provided employee n-service training and provided pre- Admission consultation with residents and families. Conducted resident intake assessments and social histories. Advocated for residents socioemotional needs. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE Director ( ) High Hope Employment Services, Inc., Milan, Missouri Designed, directed and maintained a supported employment program. Acquired and maintained program accreditation by the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Secured program funding through grant proposals. Developed and implemented program evaluation plans. Coordinated community awareness programs. Administrator ( ) Leewood Manor Residential Care Facility, Milan, Missouri Opened a 24-bed Residential Care Facility and obtained state licenses with Department of Mental Health and Division of Aging. Developed all facility policies and procedures and directed overall operation of the facility. Supervised budget management and control, and coordinated professional services.

4 Ginger L. Dickson page 4 PUBLICATIONS Refereed Manuscripts Dickson, G. L., Jepsen, D. A., & Barbee, P. W. (2008). Exploring the relationships among multicultural training experiences and attitudes toward diversity among counseling students. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development. Dickson, G. L., & Jepsen, D. A. (2007). Multicultural training experiences as predictors of multicultural competencies: Students perspectives. Counselor Education and Supervision. Jepsen, D. A., & Dickson, G. L. (2003). Continuity in life-span career development: Career exploration as a precursor to career establishment. The Career Development Quarterly, 51, Refereed Encyclopedia Contribution Dickson, G. L. (in press). Homophobia/Heterosexism. In B. T. Erford (Ed.), ACA Encyclopedia of Counseling. Book Contributions Dickson, G. L. (2008). Response to incident, The culturally incompetent supervisor. In L. Tyson, J. Harrington, & J. Culbreath (Eds.), Critical Incidents in Supervision. Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association. Scholl, M. B., Phillips, E., & Dickson, G.L. (2004). Response to incident, Transitioning: Reticence run amok. In L.E. Tyson, R. Perusse, & J. Whitledge (Eds.), Critical Incidents in Group Counseling (pp ). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association. Newsletter Contribution Dickson, G. L. (2005, Summer). Making your campus safe and affirming for LGBTQ students. Visions. Available on WORKS IN PROGRESS Manuscripts Submitted for Publication Dickson, G. L., Argus-Calvo, B, & Tafoya, N.G. (submitted). An Examination of Hispanic Counseling Students Multicultural Training Experiences: Training Effects and Students Perceptions. Manuscripts in Preparation Dickson, G. L. (2008). Cultural environment and multicultural training practices in counselor education programs and

5 Ginger L. Dickson page 5 the multicultural attitudes and competencies of the students within them: A national survey. Manuscript in preparation. Mendoza, T. S., & Dickson, G. L. (2008). Levels of stress and means of social support among parents of children with autism on the U.S.-Mexico border. Manuscript in preparation. PRESENTATIONS Dickson, G. L., & Mendoza, T. (2008, October). Levels of Stress and Social Support Among Hispanic Parents of Children Diagnosed with Autism. Paper presented at the 2008 Border Walking Conference, Las Cruces, NM. Dickson, G. L., Mendoza, T., & Combs, D. C., (2008, March) Levels of Stress and Social Support Among Hispanic Parents of Children Diagnosed with Autism. Paper presented at the 15 th Annual Beems Conference, El Paso, TX. Barbee, P. W., Lopez, H., Combs, D. C., Johnson, S., & Dickson, G. L. (2007, November). The counselor connection: A collaborative relationship between a counselor education program and school guidance directors. Paper presented at the 2007 Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference, Corpus Christi, TX. Barbee, P. W., Combs, D. C., Dickson, G. L., & Johnson, S. (2007, April). Duty to warn and protect in Texas: Thapar v. Zezulka. Paper presented at the 2007 Midwinter Conference of the Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Austin, TX. Dickson, G. L. (2005, April). Promoting the academic, career and social/personal development of sexual minority and gender non-conforming students. Paper presented at the 2006 American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Montreal, CA Barbee, P. W., Combs, D. C., & Dickson, G. L. (2005, November).School counselor roles and duties as perceived by future and practicing school administrators. Paper presented at the national convention of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Pittsburgh, PA. Barbee, P. W., Combs, D. C., & Dickson, G. L. (2005, October). School counselor roles and duties as perceived by future and practicing school administrators. Paper presented at The annual conference of the Texas Counseling Association, El Paso, TX. Bullock, M., Duran, M., & Dickson, G. L. (2005, April). Peer counseling: Costs and benefits. Paper presented at the annual convention of the American Counseling Association, Atlanta, GA. Dickson, G. L., Muratori, M., & Azadian, M. (2005, October). The role of counselor educator: How to get there from

6 Ginger L. Dickson page 6 SUPERVISED STUDENT M.A. THESIS here. Paper presented at the national convention of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Pittsburgh, PA. Dickson, G. L., Bullock, M. (2005, November). Creating safe schools for sexual minority and gender nonconforming students. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Texas Counseling Association, El Paso, TX. Dickson, G. L., Combs, D. C. (2005, November). Current approaches to grief and bereavement counseling. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Texas Counseling Association, El Paso, TX. Anderson, C., Dickson, G. L., & Muratori, M. (2003, October). Successfully navigating the course from doctoral student to counselor educator. Presentation at the conference of the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Cincinnati, OH. Dickson, G. L. (2003, March). The importance of the cultural ambience in multicultural counselor education. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Counseling Association, Anaheim, CA. Sheu, H. B., Portman, T. A. A., Curtis, G., Vazquez-Ramos, R., Bethea, J., Edwards, Y., Yoon, E., & Dickson, G. (2002, October). Perceptions of counseling graduate students on research training environments and research self-efficacy: An on-line study. Paper presented at the national conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Park City, Utah. Dickson, G. L. (2001, October). Striving toward multiculturally competent counselor education training programs. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the North Central Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Chicago, IL. Jepsen, D. A., Helwig, A. A., Niles, S., Dickson, G. L., Sheu, H. B., & Mau, J. (2001, March). Informing career guidance policy and practice through longitudinal research. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association, San Antonio, TX. Jepsen, D. A., Dickson, G. L., & Choudhuri, E. (1999, June). Unfolding careers from rural beginnings. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Career Development Association, Portland, OR. Dickson, G. L., & Shepard, B. (1997, March). Marketing mental health services: Unethical practice or ethical responsibility? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Counseling Association of Missouri, St. Louis, MO. Served as Chair for Timothy Mendoza, M. A., defended July, 2007, University of Texas at El Paso.

7 Ginger L. Dickson page 7 Serve as Chair for Margaret Hartford, counseling student, defense pending, University of Texas at El Paso. GRANTS PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS PROFESSIONAL SERVICE COMMUNITY SERVICE University of Texas at El Paso, College of Education Research Grant, 2004, (one-ninth of annual salary funded). School Counselor Role and Duties as Perceived by Future and Practicing School Administrators (Co-investigator). American Counseling Association Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development Association for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues in Counseling National Career Development Association Member, College of Education Strategic Planning Committee, New Mexico State University, 10/2008-present Member Faculty Search Committee, Counseling and Educational Psychology, New Mexico State University, 10/2008-present. Assistant Advisor, Upsilon Tau Epsilon Chapter, Chi Sigma Iota, University of Texas at El Paso, 8/2007-5/2008 Department Coordinator, State Employee Charitable Campaign, University of Texas at El Paso, 8/ /2006 Member, Graduate Scholarship Committee, University of Texas at El Paso, 8/2006-5/2008 Member, Faculty Search Committee, Educational Psychology and Special Services, College of Education, University of Texas at El Paso, 1/2006-3/2006 Member, Enhancing the Climate Committee, College of Education, University of Texas at El Paso, 8/2004-present Member, Field Experiences and Clinical Practices Committee, Lincoln University, 8/2002-5/2004 Member, Graduate Education Committee, Lincoln University, 8/2002-5/2004 Member, Graduate Education Council, Lincoln University, 8/2002-5/2004 Member, Conceptual Framework Committee, Lincoln University, 8/2003-5/2004 Member, Assessment Systems Committee, Lincoln University, 8/2003-5/2004 Member, Diversity Committee, Lincoln University, 8/2003-5/2004 Member, Mayfield High School Football Booster Club, Las Cruces, NM 8/07-present Member, Mayfield High School Basketball Booster Club, Las

8 Ginger L. Dickson page 8 Cruces, NM 11/06-5/07 Member, Parents, Family, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, El Paso, TX 11/05-present Chairperson, Administrative Board United Methodist Church, Milan, Missouri (1/04-1/05) Member, Pastor Parish Committee for the Hispanic Ministry-Mark Twain District, United Methodist Church (3/03-5/04) Member, La Casa de Esperanza, The House of Waiting, The House of Hope, Milan, Missouri (1/02-1/04) Elected trustee, Sullivan County Memorial Hospital, Milan, Missouri ( , )