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1 SUE W. LUCAS Office: Home: Hardin-Simmons University 2201 Woodard St. Department of Psychology Abilene, Texas HSU Box Abilene, Texas Telephone: (325) Telephone: (325) EDUCATION: Ph.D. Counseling Psychology (APA-Approved Program), The University of Texas at Austin, December, Pre-Doctoral Internship (APA-Approved): Student Counseling Service, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, August, 1985-July, Dissertation: The Influence of Family Structure on Identity Achievement in Adolescent Girls: A Comparison of Girls Raised in Dual-Career and Traditional Family Structures. M.A. Educational Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin, May, B.A. Psychology, Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas, May, PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS: Licensed Psychologist, #32102, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, 2003-present. Licensed Psychologist, #001790, Connecticut State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, Licensed Psychologist, #3557, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Teaching, Clinical, and Administrative Experience 8/01 to ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY Present Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas. Teach undergraduate and graduate level psychology courses, including the following courses: Introduction to Psychology, Life-Span Development, Substance Abuse, Psychological Counseling, Adult Development and Gerontology, Marital and Family Systems, Family and Group Therapy, Community and Cultural Counseling, Vocational Development and Choice and Clinical Supervision.

2 2 Teaching, Clinical, and Administrative Experience (continued) 8/01 to 8/14 PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR THE FAMILY PSYCHOLOGY MASTERS PROGRAM, AND CLINIC DIRECTOR, FAMILY PSYCHOLOGY CENTER Chief responsibilities of position of program director for the Family Psychology Masters Program included: recruiting and coordinating selection of students for the program; serving as advisor to all graduate students in the program; recommending fellowships and scholarships for graduate students; orienting new graduate students to the program; evaluating and making appropriate program changes in consultation with department; overseeing program budget; coordinating the Advancement to Candidacy and Comprehensive Exam process for our graduate students; representing the program on the HSU Graduate Council; and providing an annual report of major accomplishments of the program and our alumni to the head of the department. 8/92 to COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST AND DIRECTOR, Counseling 7/01 and Personal Development, University of Hartford, West Hartford, Connecticut. Assumed overall responsibility for the administrative, counseling, educational, consultative, training and research activities of the center. Served as chief psychologist and provided clinical supervision for the professional staff, predoctoral intern, and doctoral-level practicum counselors, in their provision of counseling services and crisis intervention, assessment and management to both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at the University. Established relationships with mental health professionals and services outside the University to facilitate the process of referral and/or consultation, when appropriate, to best meet the needs of students. Provided leadership and professional supervision for outreach programming and preventative/educational programming. Delivered individual, couples and group therapy to students. Clinical areas of expertise include grief and loss issues; survivors of physical and sexual abuse; family systems/developmental approaches to individuals, couples and group counseling; influence of changing sex roles on men and women; and supervision/training issues related to the profession of psychology. 9/96 to 7/01 ADJUNCT UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE FACULTY, All University Curriculum (AUC) and Graduate Institute of Psychology, University of Hartford, West Hartford, Connecticut. Taught undergraduate course, Adult Journey: Search for Meaning. Course focused on exploring the bio-psycho-social events that shape the meaning of life in three critical stages: young adulthood, middle age and old age. Led year-long doctoral level seminar, Issues in Professional Practice, for 2nd and/or 3rd year Psy.D. students. Focused on enhancement of students clinical competencies through in-depth supervision of clinical work. Served as faculty advisor for students, monitoring their academic/clinical progress in the graduate program. Conducted qualifying examinations for doctoral candidacy. Served on various dissertation committees.

3 3 Teaching, Clinical, and Administrative Experience (continued) 8/90 to COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST AND COORDINATOR OF 8/92 PRACTICUM TRAINING PROGRAM, Student Counseling Service, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. Provided short-term personal/social, academic and career counseling to a cross section of the student population of Texas A&M University, approximately 41,000 students; conducted assessment, diagnosis, case disposition, and emergency/crisis management and intervention; and delivered primary supervision to doctoral-level interns in an APA-accredited internship program. Coordinated the practicum training program: served as chair of the selection committee, oversaw the training and supervision of masters and doctoral-level graduate students in their practicum training experience with our counseling center.. 8/89 to COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST, INDEPENDENT PRACTICE, 8/92 Brazos Psychological Associates, 7607 Eastmark Drive, Suite 250, College Station, Texas. Delivered outpatient individual, couples and group psychotherapy with an emphasis on issues related to codependency and family-of-origin dysfunction. 8/88 to COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST AND COORDINATOR OF THE 8/90 PEER COUNSELING PROGRAM, Student Counseling Service, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. Delivered individual, couples and group counseling in the personal/social and academic/career areas. Groups conducted include: Women's Issues, Adult Children of Alcoholics, Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families, Eating Disorders, Career Exploration, Test Anxiety, Dual-Career Relationships, and Graduate Student. Conducted assessment, diagnosis, case disposition, and emergency/crisis management and intervention; provided primary supervision of doctoral-level interns, and served on the academic-career service committee and training committee. Directed the peer counseling program: selected, trained and supervised undergraduate students for peer counseling in the academic and career areas. 8/87 to PSYCHOTHERAPIST, Family Guidance Clinic, P.O. Box 1411, Killeen, 8/88 Texas. Provided psychological services to private clientele, including assessment of and psychotherapy with children and adolescents, couples and families; issues included physical/sexual abuse, parenting concerns, depression and anxiety/phobic reactions. Participated in consultation and outreach activities with various community agencies, including public and private schools, psychiatric in-patient facilities, and the local U.S. Army installation. SELECTED OUTREACH AND CONSULTATION: Lucas, S.W. (August, 2011). Recognizing the warning signs of eating disorders in college

4 4 life. Presentation to incoming freshmen women during Hot Topics portion of New Student Orientation, HSU. Lucas, S. W. (June, 2011). The Family Life Cycle: The Gifts and Challenges of Having Aging Family Members. Invited presentation to ACU Marriage and Family graduate students. Lucas, S. W. (August, 2010). Weathering the transition from high school senior to college coed. Member of HSU staff/faculty panel discussing normal issues with incoming HSU freshmen women. Lucas, S.W. (March, 2009). Performance Anxiety: Helping our students develop successful strategies for coping with stress. Presentation to HSU faculty/staff as part of the Pedagogical Workshop Program. Lucas, S.W. (March, 2007). Using the MBTI to enhance couples counseling. Presentation to the Annual Meeting of the Abilene Marriage and Family Therapist Association, Abilene, Texas. Lucas, S.W. (August, 2006). The impact of MBTI type on work performance. Presentation to the Hardin-Simmons University Library Staff, Abilene, Texas. Lucas, S.W. (February, 2005). Perfecting your leadership style: employing MBTI type in the workplace. Presentation to the Abilene Business Women s Association, Abilene, Texas. Lucas, S.W. (December, 2004). The use of Type to enhance the counseling process. Presentation to the Abilene Psychological Association, Abilene, Texas. Lucas, S.W. (April, 2004). The impact of personality on work performance. Presentation to residents at Hope Haven One, Abilene, Texas. Lucas, S.W. (October, 2003). Music as medicine: The role of music in physical healing. Presentation at the monthly meeting of the Lyons Club, Abilene, Texas. SELECTED PUBLICATIONS AND CONVENTION PRESENTATIONS: McNaughton-Cassil, M.E., Meier, J., Walters, J., Zeimer, H.E., Lynch, M.E., and Lucas, S.W. (April, 2004). Gender and Academe. Presentation to the annual meeting of the Southwestern Psychological Association, San Antonio, Texas. Lucas, S.W. (March, 2004). Spirituality and MBTI: Use of Personality Type to Enhance Spiritual Development. Presentation to the First Annual HSU Psychology Conference Abilene, Texas.

5 5 Lucas. S.W. (March, 2000). "Balancing It All: Using Type to Cope with Stress." Presentation to annual meeting of the Northeastern Counseling Center Directors Conference, Meredith, New Hampshire. SELECTED CONTINUING EDUCATION: Institute for Brain Potential (March, 2011). Understanding Personality Disorders. Granted six hours of continuing education credit. River Crest Hospital (June, 2010). From Chaos and Conflict to Peace and Stability. Granted six hours of continuing education credit. Institute for Natural Resources (INR) (June, 2009). Stress, depression and Pain. Granted six hours of continuing education credit. Institute for Natural Resources (INR) (May, 2008). Everyday addictions and pain killers. Granted six hours of continuing education credit. Abilene Psychological Association (March, 2007), Christian Counseling Ethics. Granted three hours of continuing education credit. Abilene Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (April, 2006). Making. Granted three hours of continuing education credit. Ethical Decision Abilene Psychological Association (April, 2005). Ethical Updates for Mental Health Professionals. Granted three hours of continuing education credit. Abilene Psychological Association (May, 2004). Working with Troubled Kids. Granted one hour of continuing education credit. Abilene Psychological Association (January, 2004). Systemic Ethical Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy. Granted one hour of continuing education credit. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Texas Psychological Association PERSONAL: Church Affiliation --member of 1 st Central Presbyterian Church, Abilene, Texas --member of the Monthly Prayer Service steering committee --Past deacon and current member of the Deacon s Hospital Visitation team --co-leader of weekly Women s Bible Study Flutist --currently play flute at monthly church services at Wesley Court Retirement Community --studied with Charles Delaney at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana -- performed with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra, Rockford, Illinois, the Beloit Symphony, Beloit, Wisconsin, and in solo and chamber recitals in the Bryan-College Station, Texas, and Hartford, Connecticut communities