VITA. James R. Evans, M.A.

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1 PERSONAL INFORMATION VITA James R. Evans, M.A. TITLE: Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Psychology, Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University Shreveport CURRENT BUSINESS ADDRESS: Office: Phone: (318) FAX: (318) Office Department of Psychology BE-355 (Business/Education Building) Louisiana State University Shreveport One University Place Shreveport, LA EARNED DEGREES Louisiana Tech University M.A Industrial/Organizational Psych. Central Michigan University M.A Counseling Psychology University of North Texas B S Phys. Education & Bios. Minor PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Counseling Association American College Counseling Association Division Louisiana Counseling Association Louisiana College Counseling Association Division National Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)--Lifetime Member ARK-LA-TEX Chapter of Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) (provides more college scholarships than any other MOAA chapter in the U.S.) PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES Evans, J.R. & Malmsten, R.N. (2014, September). Mindfulness, Stress Reduction, and Joy: The Use of Mindfulness Meditation as a Short-term Stress Reduction Technique. Presentation at Louisiana Counseling Association s annual meeting, New Orleans, LA Evans, J.R. (2009, October). Functional Assessment: A Pathway to Intervention Selection. Presentation at Louisiana Counseling Association s annual meeting, Baton Rouge, LA Evans, J.R. (2008, October). Organizing a Behavior Modification Intervention. Presentation at Louisiana Counseling Association s annual meeting, Baton Rouge, LA Evans, J.R. (2007, October). Dealing with Adolescent Issues. Presentation at Louisiana Counseling Association s annual meeting, Baton Rouge, LA

2 Evans, J.R. (2006, October). Counselors Keeping New Year s Resolutions. Presentation at Louisiana Counseling Association s annual meeting, Alexandria, LA Evans, J.R. (2006, October). Counselors Helping Faith-Based Groups in a Disaster. Second presentation at Louisiana Counseling Association s annual meeting, Alexandria, LA Evans, J.R. (2006, February). Using Self-Control Techniques in Counseling. Presentation at Louisiana Counseling Association s annual meeting, Baton Rouge, LA Evans, J.R. & Nelson M.G. (2004, October). Promoting Health Behaviors for Better Counseling. Presentation at Louisiana Counseling Association s annual meeting, Lafayette, LA PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Evans, J.R. (2012, October). Strategies for Dental School Interviews. Participated in a panel discussion with Dr. Dalton Gossett and Dr. Cynthia Sisson for the LSUS Pre-Dental Society on the dental school admissions process and how to successfully interview in this context Evans, J.R. (2010, September). Effective Tools for Handling Confrontation. Presentation at the Chi Alpha Open Forum Meeting at Louisiana State University Shreveport Evans, J.R. (2007, October). Professional Appearance and Quality Interviews Part2. Gave an expanded presentation at the meeting of Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society at Louisiana State University Shreveport Evans, J.R., Nelson, M.G., & Nolan, R.F. (2007, April). Today s Teenagers and the Problems They Face. We did two days of presentations on the theme of Working with Adolescents in 2007 to counseling professionals, Fort Polk, LA Evans, J.R. (2006, November). Professional Appearance and Quality Interviews. Presentation at special meeting of Alpha Epsilon Delta Premedical Honor Society at Louisiana State University Shreveport Evans, J.R. (2006, April). How to Finish Well: A Historical Perspective. Keynote speaker at Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society Induction Ceremony at Louisiana State University Shreveport Evans, J.R. (2006, February). Understanding Adolescents in America: A Cultural Perspective. Presentation at the annual exchange of German university students with Louisiana State University Shreveport, Shreveport, LA Evans, J.R. (2005, November). The Behavioral Approach on How to Keep your Health and Wellness Going. This presentation was part of the kicked off the governor s plan for encouraging quality life experiences for employees at Louisiana State University Shreveport, Shreveport, LA Evans, J.R. (2005, September). How to Keep New Year s Resolutions from a Behavioral Perspective. This presentation was to help employees at Louisiana State University Shreveport stay on their health and wellness plan, Shreveport, LA

3 Evans, J.R. (2005, February). Historical Perspective of Adolescents in America. Presentation at the annual exchange of German university students with Louisiana State University Shreveport, Shreveport, LA Evans, J.R. (2004, November). Teaching Styles and Expectations at a University. Presentation for perspective college students and their parents Louisiana State University Shreveport Evans, J.R. (2004, April). Train the Trainer. Gave six hours of training for Northwestern State University s Louisiana Pathways Child Care Career Development Seminar for Preschool Teachers, Shreveport, LA Evans, J.R. (2004, February). Comparing and Contrasting American Adolescents with German Adolescents. Presentation at the annual exchange of German university students with Louisiana State University Shreveport, Shreveport, LA Evans, J.R. (2002, September). Applications for Behavioral Interventions in Schools and Residence Halls. Taught a two-day workshop for the faculty and staff at Grace Christian Home and Academy for Girls, Shreveport, LA Evans, J.R. (2002, March). Using Time-Out Effectively. Presentation at the Community Open House held at Louisiana State University Shreveport Evans, J.R. (2001, March). Dealing with Life s Problems. Seminar for four weeks hosted by the Northwest Louisiana Baptist Association to area church staff members, Shreveport, LA Evans, J.R. (2001, February). How to Teach Adults in a Christian Educational Environment. Presentation for the annual Northwest Louisiana Baptist Association s Training Conference, Shreveport, LA PUBLICATIONS Books Edited Benjamin, L.T. (2010). A Brief History of Modern Psychology. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing Gravetter, F.J. & Wallnau, L.B. (2004). Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. Chapters (6 th ed.) Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning Kazdin, A.E. (2001). Behavior Modification in Applied Setting. (6 th ed.) Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning Sanderson, C.A. (2004). Health Psychology. Chapters 1 & 4. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons, Inc. Santrock, J.W. (2000). Psychology. (6 th ed.) Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Sarafino, E.P. (1996). Principles of Behavior Change. New York, NY: Wiley & Sons, Inc.

4 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE University and College 2013, September. Supported the LSUS Marketing Club guest speaker presentation. Advertised and encouraged participation of my four classes to this event, in which over 200 students, faculty, and staff attended the presentation on Understanding the Millennial Generation at LSUS. This presentation was then used in my classes as the topic of discussion. 2012, March. Attended the professional development presentation by Dr. Emily Sandoz from the University of Louisiana Lafayette on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), sponsored by a Louisiana State University Shreveport grant 2012, March. Arranged to receive training in the use of iclicker for incorporation of this technology into class presentations at LSUS 2010 to Present. Serve as the consultant to all LSUS students preparing for a health science interview. Training students on the process and conducting simulated interviews with the students, which includes extensive feedback and improvement options 2009 to Volunteered to serve on the LSUS Tour Enhancement Committee, which is seeking to help the Admissions personnel improve the quality of tours given to prospective students on LSUS campus, Louisiana State University 2009, February. Hosted three German university students, while here for an international exchange at LSUS, Louisiana State University Selected to serve on the Dean s search committee to hire the Director of Assessment Coordinator for the College of Education & Human Development, Louisiana State University 2007 to Present. Served on the Student Affairs Committee, a standing committee of the Faculty Senate, Louisiana State University 2007 to In preparation for the next National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) assessment at LSUS. Served on the NCATE Standard 3 Committee. For the site visit coordinated transportation for team, while at LSUS. Louisiana State University 2007 to Volunteered to be trained in doing recruiting presentations for LSUS and help recruiters in Admissions and Records, Louisiana State University Participated in the Programming Advisory Group, which was headed by the University Center Director and seeking to provide more student-centered programs at LSUS, Louisiana State University Voted to be the College of Education and Human Development as the representative to the Faculty Senate. During second year, served on the Faculty Senate Executive Committee as the senator-at-large member, Louisiana State University

5 2005, Spring. Served on a Peer Review Committee for a PM-35 action of a faculty member, Louisiana State University 2005, August to Present. Selected to be the first representative from the College of Business, Education, and Human Development to the Health Science Advisory Committee, instrumental in maintaining excellent services and programs for LSUS students who are interested in health science careers, Louisiana State University 2005 to Provost converted the ad hoc General Education Committee into his permanent standing committee to revamp and coordinate general education issues for the university. Selected to remain as the College of Education and Human Development representative, Louisiana State University 2004, December to 2005, May. College of Education and Human Development representative to the ad hoc General Education Committee, which addressed Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) recommendations and discrepancies, Louisiana State University 2004, Fall. Chair of the College of Education and Human Development Long-range Planning Committee to develop a five-year strategy for the college, Louisiana State University 2004, Spring. Served on the College of Education and Human Development search committee for finding a new dean, Louisiana State University 2003, November. Served on the ad hoc committee for the Faculty Senate to develop policy on auditing classes, Louisiana State University 2003, May. Participated in working on the Student Retention Plan, Louisiana State University Served on the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Standard 1 Committee. This committee determined the direction and established process for achieving a successful NCATE site visit, Louisiana State University Served on the Student Organization Council (SOC) selection committee for determining the SOC Awards for 2003, Louisiana State University 2002 to Present. Since its inception, was selected as a finalist for the Student Government Association s Professor of the Year for nearly every year, Louisiana State University Being a sponsor of a LSUS student organization, served on the search committee for the Director of Student Activities, Louisiana State University 2001 to Present. Chi Alpha (XA) sponsor for the LSUS chapter of this college student national Christian organization. Every year XA has actively participated in all Student Organization Council and Student Activities Committee events. XA members organized and directed several events. Several fundraising projects were initiated by XA members to help the Homeless Coalition partners in Caddo Parish, Louisiana State University

6 Department Service and Committees 2012 to Present. Psychology Club co-sponsor at LSUS. Arranges guest speakers for club meetings, coordinates club fundraising efforts, and synchronizes activities to ensure maximum campus involvement by the club Served on two psychology department selection committees. One committee searched for a general psychology position with experience in physiological psychology and the other committee searched for a counseling psychology person, Louisiana State University 2003, Spring. Served as Co-chair of the counseling psychology search committee and became Chair, when the other Co-chair was unavailable, due to illness, Louisiana State University 2002 to Present. Currently, serving on the Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) Committee. For the MSCP program, this committee has developed the curriculum, created and maintained the Student Handbook, and handled all issues related to the successful operation of this graduate program, Louisiana State University Once the Board of Regents approved the LSUS application for the Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, served on the search committee to hire to personnel to this program, Louisiana State University Volunteered to serve on the Master of Science in Counseling Psychology Committee, which coordinated adding this graduate degree at LSUS. Personally, organized and hosted the site visit, which garnered LSUS a strong recommendation for approval of this graduate program, Louisiana State University Courses Taught Introduction to Psychology Social Psychology History of Psychology Psychology of Adjustment Personality Psychology Behavior Modification Experimental Psychology Adolescent Psychology Human Sexuality Introduction to Health Psychology Physiological Psychology Group Psychology