Ph.D., Syracuse University, Child and Family Studies, Special interests in Youth Development, Bullying, and Program Evaluation.

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1 Renie Kehres Associate Dean of Student Services Professor of Practice - Child and Family Studies Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics Syracuse University 340 Sims Hall Syracuse, NY Phone: iekehres@syr.edu EDUCATION Ph.D., Syracuse University, Child and Family Studies, Special interests in Youth Development, Bullying, and Program Evaluation. Master of Science in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, Syracuse University, College of Nursing, Concentrations in Child and Adolescent Therapy, Group Therapy, and Family Therapy. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Syracuse University, College of Nursing, EMPLOYMENT Syracuse University, 340 Sims Hall, Syracuse, New York, Associate Dean of Student Services July 2013 present Assistant Dean of Student Services - July 2010 June Oversees all services provided through the Falk College Student Services office including advising processes for undeclared students and support services for students on academic probation and/or experiencing some challenge that comprises their academic success. Coordinates the Gateway Classes. Collaborates with other services (e.g. ODS, the Counseling Center, Athletics, etc.) on campus to ensure that student needs are effectively being met. Professor of Practice, Child and Family Studies Program Fall present. CONTACT Community Services, Inc., 6520 Basile Rowe, East Syracuse, New York. Coordinator - 4/98 to 8/06: Coordinated Prevention Partners for Youth Development, a coalition of community providers and schools dedicated to evidence-based youth development and prevention principles and strategies. Provided training and consultation on youth development and prevention principles and models including adolescent development (with new research on brain development), developmental assets, social development theory (risk and protective factors), resiliency, and community youth development. Coordinated community efforts to provide evidence-based comprehensive prevention services (addressing substance use, teen pregnancy, school failure, and violence) for youth and families in their communities. Developed (in a collaborative process) and teaches the Youth Development Training For Supervisors and Administrators curriculum (12 sessions; 6 sessions on theory and principles of youth development and 6 sessions on incorporating theory into practice using a change theory model). Assisted organizations in program evaluation.

2 Syracuse University, 202 Slocum Hall, Syracuse, New York, Adjunct Professor in the College of Human Service and Health Professionals, Fall 2004 Spring 2006: Taught the six-credit Family Practicum course in the Child and Family Services Program (which included supervising students in diverse community agency placements) and a course on child and family interventions. Benjamin Rush Center, 650 South Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. Private hospital providing psychiatric treatment and chemical dependency services to children, adolescents, adults and their families with specialized programs in Trauma, Eating Disorders, and Dual Diagnosis (psychiatric and chemical dependency). Associate Administrator for Clinical Services - 3/89 to 4/98: Responsible for the daily operations of all inpatient, partial and outpatient services and clinical support services. Directly supervised all Unit Program Directors (psychiatry and chemical dependency) and Directors of Social Work, Nursing, Expressive and Recreational Therapies, Admissions, Medical Records, Utilization Review and Quality Improvement, and Dietary Departments: Directed the inservice education program and orientation for all clinical staff. Directed the supervision of student placements and provided direct clinical supervision for selected graduate students. Continuously implemented state of the art therapeutic modalities. Planned and implemented the Children s Unit program and designed and ran group therapy program on the Children s Unit (and trained other staff to run group therapy). Planned and implemented the Partial Hospital Program (for adults) and provided clinical supervision. Provided education and training to schools and community groups on a variety of mental health topics. Participated in several multi-agency committees and forums to plan and network services. Led the planning and implementation for a computerized medical record. Cayuga Counseling Services, Auburn, New York Clinical Director - 3/87 to 3/89: Supervised the certified Office of Mental Health clinical outpatient services and Department of Social Services (DSS) funded programs including all outpatient therapists (psychologists and social workers) and case managers as well as providing direct therapy for mental health and related substance abuse issues to children, adolescents, adults and families utilizing a variety of modalities. Implemented child and adolescent programming and conducted individual, group and family therapy. Obtained a grant to create an organized community system to address sexual abuse in Cayuga County involving CCS, DSS, the Rape Crisis Center, and the Police. Department and Family Court. Planned and implemented a Children s Day Treatment Program for Cayuga County in cooperation with BOCES. Expanded home-based parenting DSS funded program through grant writing and community networking. Developed community-based program to facilitate growth and development and communication between pre-schoolers and parents.

3 Member of the Community Services Board and chaired Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities sub-committee. Promoted the development of the Mental Health Association in Cayuga County. Planned and implemented procedures for new Office of Mental Health (OMH) clinic certification. Crouse-Irving Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing (AAS degree), Syracuse, New York. Coordinator of Evening Psychiatric Nursing Instruction - 8/86 to 3/87. Planned curriculum and provided direct instruction and clinical supervision (on University Hospital s Inpatient Psychiatric Unit) to nursing students. Instructor for Psychiatric Nursing - 8/83 to 8/86. Provided direct instruction and clinical supervision to nursing students. St. Joseph s Hospital and Health Center, Psychiatric Services, Syracuse, New York. OMH certified outpatient mental health clinic serving children, adolescents and adults. Coordinator of Children s Day Treatment Program - Full time 7/78 to 7/83; Part time 8/83 to 3/87: Planned, implemented, and supervised the Children s Day Treatment Program (for children 5 12 years of age with psychiatric diagnoses), in collaboration with local school districts (provided direct consultation to teachers and school support staff). Provided direct care to children and families. New York State Regional Office of Mental Health, Syracuse, New York - 8/83-3/87. Contracted trainer. Provided training in child and adolescent psychotherapy (with an emphasis on group therapy) to various OMH outpatient clinics in Central and Upstate New York. Private Practice - 8/83 to 3/87. Psychotherapist for children and adolescents and their families. Richard H. Hutchings Psychiatric Center, Syracuse, New York 7/74 7/76. State psychiatric hospital providing inpatient and outpatient treatment for children, adolescents and adults. Planned, implemented, and supervised a new program in to provide services to chronically, mentally ill patients utilizing a supportive, educational model. PUBLICATIONS/DISSERTATION Imm, P. S., Kehres, R., Wandersman, A., & Chinman, M. (2006), Mobilizing Communities for Positive Youth Development: Lessons Learned from Neighborhood Groups and Community Coalitions, The Search Institute Series on Developmentally Attentive Communities and Society. Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers: New York, New York. Kehres, I. (2004). Factors Associated with Teacher Intervention in Relational Aggression. Doctoral Dissertation, Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York

4 EVALUATION PROJECTS Utica City School District ( ). Primary evaluator for the Partnerships in Character Education Program grant (a two million dollar grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Education) to infuse character education principles into nine elementary schools. Syracuse City School District ( ). Primary evaluator for the local 21 st Century Community Learning Center after school programs (funded through the New York State Education Department). YMCA of Syracuse: ( ). Primary evaluator for the YMCA 21 st Century After School Program at Elmwood Elementary (funded through the New York State Education Department). School of the hearts: ( ). Primary evaluator for the School of the hearts 21 st Century After School Program with the four Syracuse City High Schools (funded through the New York Education Department) Genesis Health Project ( ). Primary Evaluator for the Genesis Health Project in collaboration with the Primary Investigator, Dr. Luvenia Cowart. Contact Community Services ( ). Primary evaluator for the 21 st Century After School Program CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Keynote presentation (Building Student Strengths and Resiliency) at the Syracuse University Career Services Network Annual Conference (2012) Keynote presentation (Strengths Based Practice: Building Confidence to Build Careers) at the Annual New York State ESCAPE conference at Cornell University (for college career counselors) New York Center for School Safety Statewide Conference (2006). Presentation entitled Working with Students in the Evaluation Process to Improve Programs. New York State Office of Children and Family Services Statewide Conference on Collaborative Strategic Planning (2006). Getting to Outcomes with Developmental Assets: Ten Steps to Measuring Success in Youth Programs and Communities. Association of New York State Youth Bureaus Regional Conference (2006): Keynote Presentation. Partnership or Patronage? Involving Youth in Meaningful Decision-Making

5 National Search Institute Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota (2004). Evaluating Prevention Initiatives: Blending Youth Development and Outcome Models to Provide a Comprehensive Planning and Evaluation Process. New York State Association of Youth Bureaus (2002). Getting From Here to There and All the Steps In Between: Principles of Effective Youth Development Coalitions. New York State Office of Children and Family Services and the ACT for Youth Upstate Center of Excellence at Cornell University (2002): Organizational Readiness for Youth Development Symposium, Youth Development Training Curriculum for Supervisors and Administrators. COMMUNITY PROJECTS Consulted with the East Syracuse Minoa School District (attending monthly meetings and sharing current research and practice principles) on implementing youth development and leadership practices into all the school buildings in their district. Consulted with the Onondaga County Department of Aging and Youth and the Mental Health Department about a youth development coalition in Onondaga County Central New York Community Foundation: Worked as a consultant to the CNYCF as they adapted their Youth In Philanthropy program from a school setting to a community setting. This project involved setting up a multi-agency youth advisory council with 15 participating youth for five agencies on the Near West Side (Boys and Girls Club, Spanish Action League, Huntington Family Center, Vincent House and the PEACE Westside Family Resource Center) CONTACT Community Services: Participated in the Circles (Bridges Out of Poverty) Process which is designed to move people out of poverty