CURRICULUM VITAE EDUCATION B.A. in Psychology; B.A. in Sociology; Minor: Criminal Justice University of Texas-Pan American

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Noel Ysasi, Ph.D., CRC Assistant Professor Department of Early Childhood, Special Education & Rehabilitation Counseling University of Kentucky 237G Taylor Education Building Lexington, KY Tel: Fax: EDUCATION 2015 Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counseling University of Texas-Pan American 2007 M.S. in Rehabilitation Counseling University of Texas-Pan American 2005 B.A. in Psychology; B.A. in Sociology; Minor: Criminal Justice University of Texas-Pan American LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Present CRC- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, No PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Present Assistant Professor University of Kentucky, Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling 2007 Present Life Care Planner & Rehabilitative Counselor Irmo Marini, PhD and Associates, McAllen, Texas Primary duties include contributing to the overall process of life care planning by conducting intake assessments, summary evaluation reports and medical records designed for workers compensation cases and public sector vocational rehabilitation cases to assess worker injuries including psychosocial implications, and vocational assessment for earning capacity loss. Noel A. Ysasi 1

2 Lecturer and Teaching Assistant University of Texas - Pan American Teaching Experience: Independently instructed undergraduate and coinstructed graduate courses; implemented the development of course syllabi and materials for undergraduate instruction. PSY 1310 (Introduction to Psychology) PSY 2401 (Basic Statistics for Psychologists) PSY 3337 (Developmental Psychology: Lifespan) PSY 3405 (Behavior Modification) PSY 4313 (Abnormal Psychology) REHS 2301 (Introduction to Rehabilitation) REHS 2331 (Psychology of Disability) REHS 3325 (Medical Aspects I) REHS 4310 (Rehabilitation Research) REHS 6325 Graduate: Group Counseling (Co-Instructor) REHS 6365 Graduate: Multicultural Counseling (Co-Instructor) REHS 6320 Graduate: Psych. Aspects of Disability (Co-Instructor) REHS 7600 Graduate: Internship in Rehabilitation (Co-Instructor) Manager Veteran Services Center The University of Texas-Pan American Responsible for supervision of Veteran Services Center staff and daily operations; reported business operations with upper management involving Vice President of Student Affairs; established local/state conferences and trainings for higher education personnel; monitored veteran academic advisement; conducted research pertaining to veteran needs in higher education; counseled veterans with various mental health disorders, established, promoted, and fostered relationships with local military units. Implemented additional programs and services that include but not limited to: Biofeedback therapy for anxiety and stress related disorders; served as Chair for Veterans Advisory Council; established 20% student veteran discount; responsible for university designation as Military Friendly by Military Jobs, and facilitated the creation of the UTPA Veterans Memorial Professional Guidance Counselor-Academic Advisement Center The University of Texas-Pan American Primary responsibilities included career guidance and academic advisement for current and prospective students. Provided career awareness and guidance presentations for all colleges and majors. Analyzed college advisement and career guidance data for program assessment and evaluation designed for improvement workshops/trainings Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Service (DARS) Practicum and Internship Site: McAllen, Texas Noel A. Ysasi 2

3 Teaching Assistant Department of Psychology The University of Texas-Pan American Assisted full-time faculty with lecturing undergraduate level courses as assigned by the Department of Psychology. Responsible for grading research papers, instructing, and monitoring student progress United States Navy: Boatmen s Mate - USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Served two years as a petty officer (supervisor). Duties included personally supervising over 25 service members, held training sessions for Navy personnel and acted as Supply Officer for department. PUBLICATIONS Ysasi, N. A. & Marini, I. (2008). Professional Counseling Associations and Organizations. In Marini, I. & Stebnicki, M. A. (Eds.), The Professional Counselor s Desk Reference. New York, NY: Springer. Ysasi, N. Silva, I., & Guerrero, M. (2013). Urinary tract infections among individuals with spinal cord injury. Journal of Life Care Planning, 12(2) Ysasi, N. A., Brown, A. D., & Silva, I. (2013). Shoulder injury and pain among individuals with spinal cord injury. Journal of Life Care Planning, 12(2) Marini, I., Fox, D., & Ysasi, N. A. (2014). The contemporary face of social security claimants. The Rehabilitation Professional, 22(3) Glover, N. G., Ysasi, N. A., & Marini, I. (2014). Assessment of military viewpoints regarding post-secondary education: Classroom preferences and experiences. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, doi: / Ysasi, N. A., Silva, I., & Brown, A. D. (In press, 2015). Counseling families of active duty military and returning veterans. In I. Marini & M. A. Stebnicki (Eds.), The Professional Counselor s Desk Reference (2 nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer. Filmore, J. M., Barreto, D., &Ysasi, N. A. (In press, 2015). Counseling partners in the LGBTQ community. In Marini, I. & M. A. Stebnicki, (Eds.), The Professional Counselor s Desk Reference (2 nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer. Ysasi, N. A. (In press, 2015). Professional counseling association and organizations. In Marini, I. & M. A. Stebnicki, (Eds.), The Professional Counselor s Desk Reference (2 nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer. Noel A. Ysasi 3

4 PUBLICATIONS IN PROGRESS Ysasi, N. A., Glover, N. G., Brown, A. D., & Sharma, R. (2014). Veteran receptiveness towards complementary and alternative medicine. (Progress: In review - Journal of Research and Development). Ysasi, N. A., Brown, A. D., & Fox, D. (2014). Developmental models of supervision: An approach for rehabilitation counselors. (Progress: In review JRA). Diallo, A., & Ysasi, N. A. (2014). Personality and culture: The influence of personality on preference for online learning versus face-to-face instruction among Hispanic rehabilitation counseling students. (Progress: In review). Diallo, A., Marcela, G. Ysasi, N (2015). Using modified cognitive Intervention to Reduce/Eliminate Depression among Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. (Progress: In review). Ysasi, N. A. & Brown, A. D. (2015). Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Look at the individual, family, and counseling implications. (Progress: To be submitted spring 2015 for publication). Chen, R., Ysasi, N. A., et al. (2015). Factors influencing women employers decisions to hire people with disabilities. (Progress: To be submitted spring 2015 for publication). Diallo, A. B. & Ysasi, N. A. (2015). Current issues among students with disabilities in higher education. (Progress: In data collection). Fischer, J., Ysasi, N., Brown, A. D., & Fox, D. (2015). Factors relevant to Latino university students using drugs and alcohol. (Progress: Study closed To be submitted summer 2015 for publication). GRANTS Ysasi, N. A., Marini, I., & Wang, X. (2014). Probability versus possibility of secondary complications occurring among persons with SCI. Research Grant (Amount Requested: $5,000) Funded. Funding Source: Foundation for Life Care Planning Research. Ysasi, N. A., & Salinas, F. (2012). Veterans Upward Bound Program: Preparing military veterans for acceptance in a program of postsecondary education. (Amount Requested: $250,000; Points Received 109/110) Not Funded. Requested Funding Source: U. S. Department of Education. Noel A. Ysasi 4

5 RESEARCH GRANTS IN PROGRESS Diallo, A., & Ysasi, N. A., Paredes, M. (2015). Cognitive interventions in treating depression among persons with significant intellectual disabilities. (Amount requesting: $875,000 Editorial changes are currently in process for resubmission). Requested Funding Source: NIDRR Ysasi, N. A., & Fischer, J. M. (2015). Does social norms theory play a role in the utilization of substance abuse within a predominately Hispanic serving institution? (Amount requesting: $55,000). Potential Funding Source: The Texas Department of State Health Services. PRESENTATIONS/PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS/CONFERENCES Diallo, A., Ysasi, N. A., Chen, R., & Fischer, J. M. (April, 2015). Seeing Students Preference for Online or Face-to-Face Learning through a Cultural Lens. National Council on Rehabilitation Education, (NCRE), Newport Beach, California. Concurrent Session. Ysasi, N. A. (June, 2014). Assisting Rehabilitation Counselors in Finding Suitable Employment for Veterans with Disabilities. Annual Training Conference for the Texas Rehab Action Network (TRAN), Corpus Christi, Texas. Concurrent Session. Ysasi, N. A., & Brown, A. D. (March, 2014). Assessment of Military Viewpoints Regarding Post-secondary Education: Classroom Preferences and Experiences. Poster Session: at the Annual Training Conference for the National Council of Rehabilitation Education, Manhattan Beach, CA. Ysasi, N. A. (June, 2014). Assisting Rehabilitation Counselors in Finding Suitable Employment for Veterans with Disabilities. Annual Training Conference for the Texas Rehab Action Network (TRAN), Corpus Christi, Texas. Concurrent Session. Sharma, R., & Ysasi, N. A. (July, 2013). Assessing Student Veterans Receptiveness towards Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Poster Session: at the 20 th Annual Training Conference of the National Council of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns, New Orleans, LA. Ysasi, N. A. (2012). How Veterans and Dependents Receiving Their Educational Benefits Can Maximize Their Award. Training Conference at: The University of Texas-Pan American. Concurrent Session. Ysasi, N. A., & Glover-Graf, N. (2012). Veteran Transition Difficulties into Higher Education. The University of Texas Pan-American Veteran Training Conference. Concurrent session. Ysasi, N. A., Finn, K., Cano, V. (2012). Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Train the Trainer. The University of Texas-Pan American. Concurrent Session. Noel A. Ysasi 5

6 Ysasi, N. A. (Jan July 2012). Promoting a Veteran Friendly Institution. A Must among Staff and Faculty in Higher Education. The University of Texas-Pan American. Concurrent S. Ysasi, N. A. (October, 2010). Our Soldiers, Our Veterans, Our Need for Awareness. The University of Texas- Pan American Training Conference. Concurrent Session. Ysasi, N. A., & Robles, B. (fall 2006 spring 2007). How to Become a Successful Student in Higher Education Leading into a Strong and Rewarding Career. Professional Guidance Counselor Training Session at The University of Texas-Pan American. Training Session. Ysasi, N.A., & Croyle, K.L. (May 2005). Test Item Order Influences Test Anxiety; Test Color and Humor Do Not. Poster Presentation: at the 17 th annual convention of the American Psychological Society, Los Angeles, CA. Ysasi, N. A. (March 2005). Personality and Leadership Styles for the UTPA Student. At the Annual Student Leader Training Academy Conference for: The University of Texas-Pan American Student Council. Training Session. WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS (Fall, 2014) UTPA: Teaching Online Certification Training. (Spring, 2014) Quantitative Research Methods (a seven week workshop). (July, 2012) Academy for Student Affairs Professionals at Texas A&M University. (October, 2011) The University of Texas-Pan American: Quality Customer Service. (November, 2011) The University of Texas-Pan American: Ergonomics and Work Safety. (September, 2009) Preventing and Responding to Disruptive Students. (March, 2009) UTPA: How to Effectively Lead Your Department. (August, 2008) UTPA: Leadership and Supervision Training. (May, 2008) UTPA: Child Sexual Abuse: Assessment and Intervention. PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY/UNIVERSITY SERVICE ARCA Chair: Council on Public Policy Legislation and Human Rights Present First-Year Doctoral Student Mentor Present Advisor: Golden Key International Honor Society at UTPA Present Graduate Rehabilitation Counseling Association (GRCA) Present Peer Mentor for the Department of Rehabilitation at UTPA Present Chair: Veterans Advisory Council at UTPA Fall Advisor to the Veteran Student Organization at UTPA Fall Advisor to the SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society at UTPA Fall Psi Chi National Honor Society President at UTPA Fall Noel A. Ysasi 6

7 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE) International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP) Texas RehabACTion Network (TRAN) American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA) American Counseling Association (ACA) Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (ASCIP) AWARDS 2014/2015: ARCA Doctoral Student of the Year 2014/2015: NCRE Doctoral Student Leader of the Year University of Florida, Life Care Planning Scholarship, 2014 The University of Texas Pan-American Profiles of Excellence, 2014 The University of Texas Pan-American Student Leader of the Year, 2013 Honorary Member of Golden Key International Honour Society, 2013 Bill Pearson s Life-Time Achievement Award 2012 (Received by: U.S. Veterans Affairs) Staff Senate Award, Division of Student Affairs, 2011 Military Navy Achievement Medal, 2000 Noel A. Ysasi 7