Curriculum Vita Jonathan Claude Baker, Ph. D., BCBA-D

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1 Curriculum Vita Jonathan Claude Baker, Ph. D., BCBA-D Personal Information Office Address: Rehabilitation Institute 311A Rehn Hall Southern Illinois University Carbondale 1025 Lincoln Drive Carbondale, Illinois Office Phone: (618) Address: Employment History 2013 to present Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Institute, Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2009 to 2013 Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation Institute, Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2008 to 2009 Faculty Specialist I, Western Michigan University Educational History 2009 Western Michigan University Degree: Ph. D. in Behavioral Psychology Dissertation: Acceptability of interventions to staff in long-term settings for older adults: Comparing ratings and hierarchical selection Chair: Linda A. LeBlanc 2005 University of Kansas Degree: M. A. in Applied Behavioral Science Thesis: Staff administered functional analysis and treatment of aggression in an older adult with dementia Chair: R. Mark Mathews 2003 Western Michigan University Major: Psychology Minor: Biological Sciences Degree: B.S. 1

2 Thesis: Advisor: Utilizing the Six Steps of Behavior Systems Analysis to Improve a Graduate Practicum Richard W. Malott, Ph.D. Courses Taught Fall 2011, 12, 13 Spring 2011 Spring 2011 Fall 2010 Summer 2010 Spring 2010, 12, 13 Summer 2011, 12 REHB 505, Behavioral Gerontology Course designed to covered applied research on behavior analytic approaches to addressing aging related issues REHB 545, Behavior Analysis in Developmental Disabilities Course designed to familiarize students with the contemporary behavioranalytic research on the treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities REHB 493, Clinical Evaluation An examination of the quantitative methods utilized in behavioral research. Topics include behavioral observation, inter-observer agreement, single-case and between-subject designs, and data analysis. REHB 205, Disease and Disability This course focuses upon the common characteristics of physical, sensory, developmental, medical, and psychiatric disabilities, including: (a) definition and classification; (b) diagnostic criteria and the biological, cognitive, behavioral, and social aspects of each particular disorder; (c) the prevalence, incidence rates, common causes, and the course for each of the disorders,. REHB 509b, Behavior Analysis Research Designs: Group Experimental Designs The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation in applied research methods pertinent to program evaluation, group experimental design, and related data analysis. REHB 406, Introduction to Behavior Analysis The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the field of behavior analysis by way of its core principles. The course is devoted to the study of operant and respondent conditioning and their application to and interpretation of human behavior Spring 2010, 11, 12, REHB 446, Psychosocial Aspects of Aging 13 The purpose of this course is to examine the numerous psychosocial Summer 11,12 factors involved in adjustment to the aging process. The course covers not only changes within the individual, but also changes within the societal setting. Fall 2009, 11, 12, 13 REHB 574, Staff Training and Development 2

3 Spring 2010 Fall 2009, 10, 11 Spring 2009 Fall 2008 Spring 2009 Fall 2008 Summer 2009 An examination of techniques and skills necessary to work with staff in both human services and OBM settings, covering cost benefit analyses, staff training, problem solving staff performance, and developing sustainable staff training programs. REHB 407, Basic Practices in Rehabilitation Introductory course designed to familiarize students with the concept of general human service professional, covering issues like interview techniques, advocacy, ethics, pharmacology, and other professional topics. Psychology 6680, Analysis and Treatment of Developmental Disabilities Treatment course designed to familiarize students with pragmatic issues in the application of behavior management and behavior analysis techniques to clients who are mentally retarded or traumatically brain injured. Psychology 3300, Research Methods An examination of the quantitative methods utilized in behavioral research. Topics include behavioral observation, inter-observer agreement, single-case and between-subject designs, and data analysis. Psychology 4600, Survey of Behavior Analysis Research An overview of diverse topics of behavior analysis research and applications. Topics include; clinical psychology, child psychology, behavioral medicine, environmental quality, developmental disability, education and geriatrics PSY 3970 (Practicum in Aging) Graduate Assistant - Oversaw, trained, assessed, and graded undergraduate practicum students and advanced practicum students on implementing behavior plans, collecting data, and administering assessments. Weekly meetings covered clinical issues, as well as relevant issues related to aging, behavior analysis, and professional development. Fall 2005 Spring 2006 Graduate Assistant, PSY 4280 (Psychology of Aging) - Assisted professor with continuing to develop previously established curriculum; graded tests; graded final papers and class assignments; organized and ran study sessions ABS 671/861 (Applied Behavior Analysis) Graduate Teaching Assistant - Assisted professor with day to day teaching needs, including setting up and maintaining Blackboard site, scanning documents, grading undergraduate papers, etc., as well as teaching occasional classes throughout the semester ABS 848 (Applied Gerontology: Practice and Interventions) 3

4 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Assisted professor with day to day teaching needs, as well as teaching occasional classes throughout the semester. Current Research Projects in Data Collection Baker, J.C., Seefeldt, D., Fairchild, K., Hood, S., & Ringdahl, J.. Reinforcement and Extinctioninduced behavioral variability in older adults with moderate to severe dementia. Baker, J.C., Fairchild, K.. Mellor, J., Hood, S., & Seefedlt. Development and treatment utility of a behavioral assessment for aphasia. Baker, J.C., Fairchild, K., Hood, S., Vargo, K., Seefeldt, D., & Neurenberg, J. Assessment and treatment of elopement in nursing home residents with dementia. Baker, J.C., Fairchild, K., Beattie, S., & Hood, S. Activity engagement in nursing homes: Identifying effective recruitment techniques, preferred activities, and efficacious presentation methods. Loizon, D., & Baker, J. C. (thesis). Environmental changes and their effects on data collection. Perkins, S., & Baker, J. C. (thesis). Video modeling social skills to adults with autism. Takeguchi, K., & Baker, J. C. (thesis). Maintenance of staff implementation of function based intervention for challenging behaviors in nursing home dwelling older adults with dementia. Pingolt, R. & Baker, J. C. (thesis). Confusion or Strategy? Reasons for Wandering Among Older Adults with Dementia in Long-term Care Facilities Beattie, S. & Baker, J. C. (thesis). Evaluation of Preference and Subsequent Stimulus Engagement among Older Adults with Dementia Theses and Dissertations Completed 2009 Mattingly, J. (thesis). Extinction-induced behavioral variability in older adults with dementia Trahan, M. (dissertation, Co-Chair with Paula Davis, Ph.D.). Evaluating activity presentation formats and the use of staff interaction to increase activity engagement in older adults with Alzheimer s disease 2011 Dai, M. (thesis). The Effects of Visual Prompt on Pedestrian Safety Kooistra, L. (thesis, Co-Chair with Nicole Heal, Ph.D.). A Preliminary Descriptive Assessment on Problem Behavior and Appropriate Behavior in a Preschool Classroom Allen, M. (thesis). Evaluating the efficacy of and preference for auditory and visual signals on functional communication under escape conditions. 4

5 Rech, H. (research paper) Beattie, S. (thesis). Evaluation of Preference and Subsequent Stimulus Engagement among Older Adults with Dementia Buchmeier, A. (thesis). Varied and Novel Activity Selection by Adults with Developmental Disabilities Oleson, C. (thesis). Hathaway, K. (thesis). Bocock, S. (thesis) Publications Peer Review Articles In press Allen, M. B., Baker, J. C., Nuernberger, J. E., & Vargo, K. K. Functional Analysis of Episodic Problem Behavior Correlated with Recurrent Manic Behavior Associated with Bipolar Disorder. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. Raetz, P. B., LeBlanc, L. A., Baker, J. C., Hilton, L. Utility of the multiple stimulus without replacement procedure and stability of preferences of older adults with dementia. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. Published LeBlanc, L. A., Heineke, M., & Baker, J. C. (2012). Expanding your consumer base for behavior analytic services. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 5, Graudin, M. M., Rehfeldt, R. A., DeMattei, R., Scaglia, F., & Baker, J. C. (2012). Exploring the Efficacy of Behavioral Skills Training to Teach Oral Care Providers to Administer Oral Care Procedures to Children with Autism. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 6, Feliciano, L. F., Baker, J. C., Anderson, S. L., LeBlanc, L. A., & Orchanian, D. M. (2011) Concurrent validity of the Cognitive Assessment of Minnesota in older adults with and without depressive symptoms. Journal of Aging Research, 2011, 1 6. doi: /2011/ Baker, J. C., LeBlanc, L. A. (2011). Acceptability of interventions to staff in long-term settings for older adults: Comparing ratings and hierarchical selection. Behavior Therapy, 41, Baker, J. C., LeBlanc, L. A., Hilton, L. C., Raetz, P. B (2011). Assessment and Treatment of Hoarding in an Individual with Dementia. Behavior Therapy, 41, Dixon, M. R., Baker, J. C., & Sadowski, K. A. (2011). Applying Skinner's Analysis of Verbal Behavior to Persons with Dementia. Behavior Therapy, 41, Baker, J. C. (2010). Behavioral gerontology and gambling: The jackalope of behavior analysis. Analysis of Gambling Behavior, 4,

6 Filipiak, S. N., Rehfeldt, R. A., Heal, N. A., & Baker, J. C. (2010). An analysis of the effects of points for completion of preparation guides in interteaching procedures in an undergraduate rehabilitation course. European Journal of Behavior Analysis, 12, Baker, J. C., & LeBlanc, L. A. (2010, March). Behavioral gerontology: Selected resources (bibliography published by the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts). Archived resource for Association of Professional Behavior Analysts members Bibliographies section. LeBlanc, L. A., Raetz, P. B., Baker, J. C., Stroebel, M., & Feeney, B (2008). The utility of multimedia stimuli in conjunction with the Pleasant Events Schedule for assessing preferences of elders with dementia. Behavioral Interventions, 23, Baker, J. C., LeBlanc, L. A., & Raetz, P. B. (2008). A behavioral conceptualization of aphasia. The Analysis of Verbal Behavior, 24, Baker, J. C., Hanley, G. P., & Mathews, R. M. (2006). Staff administered functional analysis and treatment of aggression by an elder with dementia. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 39, Feliciano, L. F., Vore, J., LeBlanc, L. A., & Baker, J. C. (2004). Decreasing wandering in an individual with mental retardation, bipolar disorder, and probable dementia using a visual barrier. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 37, Publications Book Chapters Baker, J.C., Fairchild, K., & Seefeldt. In J. Ringdahl, H. Roane, & T. Falcomata (Eds.), Clinical and Organizational Applications of Applied Behavior Analysis. Elsevier, Inc. Baker, J. C. Children and Family Services. In S. Robertson & W. Crimando (Eds.), Community Resources. Baker, J. C., & LeBlanc, L. A. Aging. In F. K. McSweeney & E. Murphy (Eds.), The Wiley- Blackwell Handbook of Operant and Classical Conditioning. Oxford, United Kingdom: Wiley-Blackwell, John Wiley & Sons. Rehfeldt, R. A., Baker, J. C., & Grannan, L. Progress and outcome measurement. In J. Luiselli (Ed.) Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Recent Advances and Innovations in Assessment, Education, and Intervention. Grants/contracts applied for 2013 Illinois Department of Aging, collaborative research project with River to River, Inc. to design efficacious behavior analytic approaches to keep 6

7 older adults with dementia from transitioning to nursing homes and to reduce staff turnover Research In Retirement, collaborative research project with River to River, Inc. to design efficacious behavior analytic approaches to keep older adults with dementia from transitioning to nursing homes and to reduce staff turnover. 2010, 2011 CBAT, collaborative contract with Choate Mental Health to fund two doctoral and two masters level graduate students to serve as behavior therapists for the facility MBAT, collaborative contract with Murray Developmental Center to fund three doctoral and three masters level graduate students to serve as behavior therapists for the facility. 2010, 2011 Undergraduate Assistant Fund, Academic Scholarship Office grant awarded to fund on-campus, paraprofessional employment opportunities for SIUC undergraduate students. Students selected for an Undergraduate Assistantship are able to work directly with a faculty member or professional level staff member in a position that is related to their career path and/or academic discipline. Grants/Contracts awarded 2013 Illinois Department of Aging, collaborative research project with River to River, Inc. to design efficacious behavior analytic approaches to keep older adults with dementia from transitioning to nursing homes and to reduce staff turnover. Two year project, total award: $107, Project 12-ways (grant, CO-PI), Grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois Department of Family and Children Services to provide behavior analytic training to families. Amount awarded: $750, CBAT (contract, PI), collaborative contract with Choate Mental Health to fund one doctoral and one masters level graduate students to serve as behavior therapists for the facility. Amount awarded: $38, Project 12-ways (grant, CO-PI), Grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois Department of Family and Children Services to provide behavior analytic training to families. Amount awarded: $750,000. 7

8 2012 CBAT (contract, PI), collaborative contract with Choate Mental Health to fund one doctoral and one masters level graduate students to serve as behavior therapists for the facility. Amount awarded: $38, CBAT (contract, PI), collaborative contract with Choate Mental Health to fund one doctoral and one masters level graduate students to serve as behavior therapists for the facility. Amount awarded: $38, CBAT (contract, PI), collaborative contract with Choate Mental Health to fund two doctoral and two masters level graduate students to serve as behavior therapists for the facility. Amount awarded: $60, , 2011 Undergraduate Assistant Fund (PI), Academic Scholarship Office grant awarded to fund on-campus, paraprofessional employment opportunities for SIUC undergraduate students. Students selected for an Undergraduate Assistantship are able to work directly with a faculty member or professional level staff member in a position that is related to their career path and/or academic discipline. Clinical Experience present Faculty Supervisor Sites: BRICS, MBAT, CBAT, Rehab and Care Center of Jackson County, River to River, Inc. Supervisees: Graduate Therapists Populations: Adults with cognitive and/or developmental disabilities Duties: Served as Board Certified Behavior Analyst supervisor for graduate students conducting practica in state institutions and nursing homes. Conducted weekly supervision meetings with all therapists, as well as individual meetings to aid in the development and maintenance of behavior plans, professional skills (e.g., working in interdisciplinary settings) as well as aid in the supervision of undergraduate practicum students Faculty Supervisor Sites: Kalamazoo County Community Mental Health; Alliance Senior Day Service, Center for Disability Services Supervisees: Graduate therapists Populations: Adults with cognitive and/or developmental disabilities Duties: Served as Board Certified Behavior Analyst supervisor for graduate students conducting practica in aging, community health and day center settings. Conducted weekly supervision meetings with all therapists, as well as individual meetings to aid in the development and maintenance of behavior plans, professional skills (e.g., working in interdisciplinary settings) as well as aid in the supervision of undergraduate practicum students. 8

9 Practicum: Behavior Analysis (Paid) Site: Kalamazoo County Community Mental Health Population: Adults with cognitive and/or developmental disabilities Duties: Conducted functional assessments, designed behavior plans, trained key staff in behavior plan implementation, and continual data collection. Worked with interdisciplinary treatment teams consisting of supports coordinators, nurses, occupational therapists, and caregivers to design optimal treatment plans for high-risk individuals in Kalamazoo County Practicum: Behavior Analysis Site: Alliance Senior Day Service Population: Older adults with cognitive and/or developmental disabilities Duties: Conducted functional assessments, designed behavior plans, trained staff and undergraduate practicum students in behavior plan implementation, oversaw undergraduate practicum students and advanced practicum students, collected data, and administered assessments Practicum: Gerontology Site: Brandon Woods Nursing Home Population: Older adults with dementia Duties: Practical experience working with older adults in nursing home settings 2002 Practicum: Older Dementia and DD Populations Site: Alliance Senior Day Service: multi-disciplinary adult day program Population: Dementia, physically frail older adults with dementia, and aging adults with developmental disabilities Duties: Providing one on one attention and implementing behavior plans with individuals whose special needs require more intervention, as well as experience in data collection, administration of psychological instruments, and collection/calculation of IOA. In addition, students design a group project that they implement Practicum: Special Populations Site: Croyden Avenue School Population: Autistic impaired and developmentally disabled students Duties: Discrete trial-training with autistic impaired individuals, ages 2-6 years. Trials included the use of positive reinforcement to increase appropriate behavior (including ADLs), PECS for non-verbal clients, reinforcer assessments each week, as well as penalty (time-out from attention) and extinction for inappropriate behaviors. In addition to discrete trials, duties included the delivery of non-contingent social reinforcement every 30 seconds during each two-hour session. 9

10 Certifications 2009 Board Certified Behavior Analyst Doctorate # , certificate demonstrates holder s knowledge of behavioral techniques, concepts, and procedures and that the certificate holds a Ph.D. in behavioral psychology. Certifies that the BCBA-D will engage in ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research and designs and will deliver instruction in behavior analysis Board Certified Behavior Analyst # , certificate demonstrates holder s knowledge of behavioral techniques, concepts, and procedures. Certifies that the BCBA will engage in ethical and effective behavior analytic interventions based on published research and designs and will deliver instruction in behavior analysis Graduate Certificate in Gerontology from University of Kansas, Gerontology Department, certificate demonstrates holder s application of specialized knowledge of the social, psychological, demographic, and biomedical aspects of aging to their professional discipline. Awards and Honors 2013 This is SIU: Student & Faculty/Staff Spotlight Series, an online post made by the SIU Social Media Team which highlights some of the outstanding members of the SIU faculty Outstanding Scholar Excellence Award, College of Education and Human Services, Southern Illinois University, awarded to a single faculty member from the College each year for his or her outstanding contributions to the discipline and who has thus become widely recognized for achievements by other scholars in the field George and Beatrice Fisher Gerontology Dissertation Prize, award recognizing doctoral dissertations that best advance the study and understanding of the process of aging 2007 Behavioral Gerontology SIG student presenter award, award recognizing the best student presentation at the Annual Association for Behavior Analysis conference related to behavioral gerontology 2003 Golden Key Honors Society, membership awarded for academic excellence 2003 Psi Chi - Psychology National Honors Society, membership awarded for academic excellence 10

11 2003 Deans List, awarded for academic achievement Professional Affiliations Member, Association for Professional Behavior Analysts (APBA) 2005-present 2003-present Member, Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Member, ABAI Behavioral Gerontology Special Interest Group (SIG) 2010 present Member, ABAI Behavior analysts interested in gambling SIG Member, Behavior Analysts Association of Michigan Student Member, Kansas ABA 2002 Student Member, American Society on Aging 2002, 2005-present Member, Mid-American Association of Behavior Analysis (MABA) Invited Workshops Baker, J. C. (February, 2012). Approaches to Providing Behavioral Supports for Adults and Older Adults with Developmental Disabilities. LeBlanc, L. A., & Baker, J. C. (September, 2008). Behavioral assessment and intervention planning. Workshop for supports coordinators and program directors working with persons with developmental disabilities through Kalamazoo Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Invited presentations Baker, J. C. (February, 2013). Development and treatment utility of a behavioral assessment for aphasia. California Association for Behavior Analysis annual convention in Garden Grove, California. Baker, J. C. (April, 2012). Applications of Behavioral Gerontology with Older Adults with Dementia. Illinois Association for Behavior Analysis annual convention in Champaign, Illinois. Baker, J. C. (February, 2012). Applications of Behavioral Gerontology with Older Adults with Dementia. Texas Association for Behavior Analysis annual convention in Austin, Texas. 11

12 Baker, J. C. (November 2011). Applications of Behavioral Gerontology with Older Adults with Dementia. Missouri Association for Behavior Analysis annual convention in St. Louis, MO. Baker, J. C. (March 2010). Behavioral gerontology and gambling research: The jackalope of behavior analysis. BIG-SIG annual convention in Reno, NV. Baker, J. C. (September, 2007). Managing disruptive behaviors. Fourth Annual Professional Caregiver Appreciation Day, supported by the Kalamazoo County Aging Issues Forum. Symposia and presentations Baker, J. C., Hood, S., & Mattingly, J. (2010). An Evaluation of Healthy Food Choices in Nursing Home Dwelling Older Adults With Diabetes. In L. Feliciano (Chair) A Behavioral Prescription for Middle-Aged and Older Adults: Eat Better, Sleep Better, and Get Active. Association for Behavior Analysis International convention in San Antonio, TX. Baker, J. C., & LeBlanc, L. A. (2009). Acceptability of interventions to staff in long-term settings for older adults: Comparing ratings and hierarchical selection. Association for Behavior Analysis International convention in Phoenix, AZ. Baker, J. C., & LeBlanc, L. A. (2009). Acceptability of interventions to staff in long-term settings for older adults: Comparing ratings and hierarchical selection. In J. C. Baker (Chair) Applications of Behavior Analysis at Western Michigan University. Behavior Analysts Association of Michigan convention in Ypsilanti, MI. Baker, J. C., LeBlanc, L. A., Hilton, L. C., Raetz, P. B. (March, 2008). Decreasing hoarding in a person with dementia. Behavior Analysts Association of Michigan convention in Ypsilanti, MI. Baker, J. C., LeBlanc, L. A., Hilton, L. C., Raetz, P. B. (November, 2007). Decreasing hoarding in a person with dementia. In L. Burgio (Chair) Symposium on Restraint Free Environments for Persons with Dementia. Gerontological Society of America convention in San Francisco, CA. Baker, J. C., LeBlanc, L. A., & Raetz, P. B. (2007, May). Conceptualizing and treating aphasia using a behavior analytic model. In B. E. Esch (Chair) Symposium on Verbal behavior: Experimental evaluations and conceptual analyses. Association for Behavior Analysis Internatinoal convention in San Diego, CA. Baker, J. C., Hanley, G. P., & Mathews, R. M. (2006, May). Staff administered functional analysis and treatment of aggression by an elder with dementia. In J. C. Baker (Chair) Symposium on functional assessment methods in older adults. Association for Behavior Analysis convention in Atlanta, GA. 12

13 Raetz, P. B., Baker, J. C., & LeBlanc, L. A. (2006, May). An evaluation of the utility of multimedia stimuli in conjunction with the pleasant events schedule for assessing preferences of elders with dementia. Association for Behavior Analysis convention in Atlanta, GA. Baker, J. C., Hanley, G. P., & Mathews, R. M. (2006, March). Staff administered functional analysis and treatment of aggression by an elder with dementia. In L. A. LeBlanc (Chair) Symposium on research in older adults. Behavior Analysts Association of Michigan convention in Ypsilanti, MI. Raetz, P. B., Baker, J. C., & LeBlanc, L. A. (2006, March). An evaluation of the utility of multimedia stimuli in conjunction with the pleasant events schedule for assessing preferences of elders with dementia. In L. A. LeBlanc (Chair) Symposium on research in older adults. Behavior Analysts Association of Michigan convention in Ypsilanti, MI. Posters Hood, S., Baker, J. C., Fairchild, K., Mattingly, J., & Dixon, M.R. (2010, October). An Evaluation of Healthy Food Choices in Nursing Home Dwelling Older Adults With Diabetes. Poster presented at the 10 th Annual Convention of the Midwest for Behavior Analysis, Lake Geneva. Fairchild, K., Buchanan, J., Baker, J., & Hood, S. (2010, October). Elderspeak: An investigation of older adults views. Poster presented at the 10 th Annual Convention of the Midwest for Behavior Analysis, Lake Geneva. LeBlanc, L. A., Jay, A. A., Mathews, R. M., & Baker, J. C. (2007, August). Effects of the Eden Model on Engagement and Affect of Elders with Dementia. Association for Behavior Analysis convention in Sydney, Australia. Jay, A. A., LeBlanc, L. A., Mathews, R. M., & Baker, J. C. (2007, May). Effects of the Eden Model on Engagement and Affect of Elders with Dementia. Association for Behavior Analysis convention in San Diego, California. Baker, J. C., Raetz, P. B., & LeBlanc, L. A. (2006, May). The Behavioral Gerontology Special Interest Group. Association for Behavior Analysis convention in Atlanta, GA. Mathews, R. M., Wood, G., & Baker, J. C. (2005, May). Garden atriums for people with dementia: If you build it, will they come? Association for Behavior Analysis convention in Chicago, IL. Brandenburg, T., Sautter, R., Baker, J. C., Fante, R., Tomasi, M. D., & Malott, R.W. (2003, May). The professional psychology practicum system: Training graduate students to obtain their temporary limited licenses. Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA. 13

14 Brandenburg, T., Sautter, R., Baker, J. C., Fante, R., Tomasi, M. D., & Malott, R.W. (2003, March). The professional psychology practicum system: Training graduate students to obtain their temporary limited licenses. Behavior Analysts Association of Michigan convention in Ypsilanti, MI. Tomasi, M. D., Sautter, R., Fante, R, Baker, J. C., Brandenburg, T, & Malott, R. W. (2003, May). Utilizing computer-based skills to increase the effectiveness of training manuals for a graduate practicum. Association for Behavior Analysis convention in San Francisco, CA. Feliciano, L. F., Vore, J., LeBlanc, L. A., & Baker, J. C. (2002, October). Decreasing wandering in an individual with mental retardation, bipolar disorder, and probable dementia using a visual barrier. Mid-American Association for Behavior Analysis. Kalamazoo, MI. Service University 2013 Chair, Search Committee for the Communication Disorders and Sciences faculty, (Rehabilitation Institute) 2013 Chair, Search Committee for the Director of Recruitment and Retention (College of Education and Human Services) present Chair, Gerontology Advisory Board for the Gerontology Certificate Committee, (College of Education and Human Services) 2012 Committee Member, Search Committee for the Director of Disability Support Services (University Committee) 2011 present Committee member, Academic Affairs Committee, (College of Education and Human Services) 2011 Committee Member, Outstanding Thesis Selection Committee (University Committee) Program Coordinator, Rehabilitation Services Undergraduate Program (Rehabilitation Institute Committee) Coordinator, Rehabilitation Services Undergraduate Internship Program (Rehabilitation Institute Committee) 2010 present Committee member, Center for Integrated Research in Cognitive and Neural Sciences (University Committee) 14

15 Committee member, Gerontology Certificate Committee, (College of Education and Human Services) Productivity Committee, Rehabilitation Institute Committee Long Range Planning Committee, Rehabilitation Institute Committee Equipment Committee, Rehabilitation Institute Committee Community 2010 Committee member, Choate Behavior Intervention Committee Committee member, Kalamazoo County Behavior Treatment Committee process committee Committee member, Kalamazoo County Behavior Management Committee Committee Member, Kalamazoo Behavioral Rehabilitation Center development committee Professional 2012 President Elect, Mid American Association of Behavior Analysis Editorial Board, The Analysis of Verbal Behavior 2012 Guest Associate Editor, The Analysis of Verbal Behavior 2012 Guest Reviewer, The Analysis of Verbal Behavior 2011 Guest Associate Editor, The Psychological Record present Member, ABAI Membership Committee 2010 present Chair, ABAI Behavioral Gerontology SIG Chair, ABAI Behavior analysts interested in gambling SIG 2009 present Guest Reviewer, The Psychological Record Operations Coordinator, Mid American Association of Behavior Analysis 2009 present Guest Reviewer, Journal of Organizational Behavior Management 2008 present Guest Reviewer, Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis 15

16 Web Designer, ABA Behavioral Gerontology Special Interest Group Treasurer, ABA Behavioral Gerontology Special Interest Group 16

17 Professional References R. Wayne Fuqua, Ph. D. Professor and Chair Department of Psychology Western Michigan University 1903 W. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo, MI Ph: Linda A. LeBlanc, Ph. D. Associate Professor Department of Psychology 226 Thach Hall Auburn University, AL Ph: R. Mark Mathews, Ph. D. Professor and Chair of Ageing, Health and Disability Discipline of Behavioural & Community Health Sciences University of Sydney Sydney, AU Ph: m.mathews@fhs.usyd.edu.au James C. Carr, Ph. D. Associate Professor Department of Psychology 226 Thach Hall Auburn University, AL Ph: carr@auburn.edu 17