CURRICULUM VITAE DARLENE A. G. GROOMES

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE DARLENE A. G. GROOMES Office Oakland University School of Education and Human Services Department of Human Development and Child Studies 420A Pawley Hall Rochester, MI (office) (fax) Professional Degrees 2000 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Rehabilitation Counselor Education Michigan State University 1993 Master of Arts (M.A.) Rehabilitation Counseling Michigan State University 1991 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Sociology Pennsylvania State University Professional Employment and Positions Associate Professor (August 2009-present). Department of Human Development and Child Studies, School of Education and Human Services, Oakland University, Rochester, MI. Program Coordinator and Counselor (January-August 2009). Autism Spectrum Disorders Program, School of Education and Human Services Counseling Center, Oakland University, Rochester, MI. Director and Senior Research Associate ( ). Project Excellence: A Program Evaluation Partnership. Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Assistant Professor (Fixed-Term) and Advisor ( ). Master of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching, Department of Teacher Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. District Manager ( ). Concentra Integrated Systems, Grand Rapids, MI. Assistant Professor ( ). Department of Counseling and Higher Education, Ohio University, Athens, OH.

2 2 Instructor ( ). TE 501: Field Supervision of Teacher Interns. College of Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Instructor ( ). TE 250: Diversity, Power & Opportunity in Social Institutions. College of Education, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Independent Living Specialist ( ). Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI. Rehabilitation Counselor ( ). Center for Occupational Rehabilitation and Health, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI. Intern (May-August 1992). Employment Training Programs-Technology Training, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, D.C. Intern ( ). Developmental Disabilities Supported Independent Team, Michigan Department of Community Mental Health, Lansing, MI. Resident Supervisor ( ). Department of Residence Life, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Student Director ( ). Drug Education Program for Total Health, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA. Publications Book Chapters SCHOLARSHIP Crewe, N.M., & Groomes, D.A.G. (2008). Assessment of independence. In B. Bolton & R. Parker (Eds.), Handbook of Measurement and Evaluation in Rehabilitation (pp ). Austin, TX: PRO-ED. Monographs Leahy, M. J., Groomes, D. A. G., Rak, E., Hwang, J. H., Schoen, B. A., & Vaughn, S. (2008, March). Evidence-based best practices in vocational rehabilitation: An initial integrative review of current research. Project Excellence, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Leahy, M.J., Thielsen, V.A., & Groomes, D.A.G. (2006, January). DELEG-MRS Reorganization Evaluation. Project Excellence, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Kosciulek, J. F., & Groomes, D. A. G. (2003, September). Customer satisfaction with vocational rehabilitation services. Project Excellence, Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

3 3 Articles in Refereed Journals Groomes, D.A.G., Kampfe, C.A., & Mapuranga, R. (in press). The relationship between race and acceptance of disability when considering services through vocational rehabilitation. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation. 34(1). Groomes, D.A.G., & Linkowski, D.C. (2007). Examining the structure of the revised Acceptance of Disability Scale. Journal of Rehabilitation, 73 (3), 3-9. Groomes, D.A.G., Leahy, M.J., Thielsen, V.A., Pi, S., & Matrone, K.F. (2007). Using a research apprenticeship model within a doctoral rehabilitation counselor education program. Rehabilitation Education, 21(1), Leahy, M.J., Thielsen, V.A., Groomes, D.A.G., Shader-Patterson, L., & Shamsiddeen, J. (2006). A synergistic program evaluation model partnership between a state agency and a university program. Journal of Rehabilitation, 72 (3), Groomes, D.A.G., & Coduti, W. (2006). Exploring various impacts of HIV and/or AIDS and case management practice. Care Management, 12 (1), Groomes, D.A.G. (2003). The Matrix: Suggesting a new approach to rehabilitation assessment. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 33 (4), Groomes, D.A.G., & Leahy, M. (2002). The relationship between the stress appraisal process, coping disposition, and level of acceptance of disability. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 46, Groomes, D.A.G., & Olsheski, J. (2002). Continued exploration of the psychosocial adaptation to disability research frontier: Possible new directions. Rehabilitation Education, 16 (2), Groomes, D.A.G. (1998). The multiple impacts of HIV/AIDS: What rehabilitation counselors need to know. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 29 (4), Articles in Professional Magazines and Newsletters Groomes, D.A.G. (2002, February). Rehabilitation counseling: Passion and productivity. Counseling Today. Groomes, D.A.G. (1999). Understanding the various impacts of HIV/AIDS. The Arm of Michigan Rehabilitation Association, 25 (2), Other Professional Publications Groomes, D.A.G. (2000). The relationship between the stress appraisal process, coping disposition, and level of acceptance of disability (Doctoral dissertation, Michigan State University, 2000). Dissertation Abstracts International, TX Groomes, D.A., Tate, D.G., & Forchheimer, M. (1996). Hospital to community independent living program manual. Sponsored by NIDRR Grant #H133N50012, Department of

4 4 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,University of Michigan Medical Center. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan. Groomes, D.A. & Curtis, A. (1990). Annotated bibliography. In Head Injury Center for Rehabilitation and Prevention, Catalog of Traumatic Brain Injury Materials, (p.21-32). Chicago: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Academy. Technical Reports Leahy, M. J., Groomes, D. A. G., & Thielsen, V. (2008, October). An analysis of the RSA-911 data and performance indicators ( ). Project Excellence, Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Leahy, M. J., Groomes, D. A. G., Thielsen, V. A., Hwang, J., Schoen, B. A., Rak, E., & Vaughn, S. (2008, September) Comprehensive needs assessment study. Project Excellence, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Leahy, M. J., Groomes, D.A.G., & Thielsen, V.A., Lee, J.C., Hwang, J., Rak, E., Schoen, B., & Vaughn, S. (2008, August). Customer satisfaction survey: Fiscal year 2007 report. Project Excellence, Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Leahy, M. J., Groomes, D. A. G., & Thielsen, V. (2008, January). An analysis of the RSA-911 data and performance indicators ( ). Project Excellence, Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Leahy, M. J., Groomes, D. A. G., Lee, J. C., Hwang, J. H., & Schoen, B. A. (2007, December). Evaluation of the Business Services Program. Project Excellence, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Leahy, M. J., Thielsen, V. A., Groomes, D. A. G., & Johnson, T. (2007, August). Customer satisfaction survey: Fiscal year 2006 report. Project Excellence, Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Leahy, M. J., Groomes, D. A. G., & Thielsen, V. (2006, June). An analysis of the RSA-911 data and performance indicators ( ). Project Excellence, Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Leahy, M. J., Thielsen, V. A., Groomes, D. A. G., Johnson, T. (2006, June). Customer satisfaction survey: Fiscal year 2005 report. Project Excellence, Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Leahy, M. J., Groomes, D. A. G., Thielsen, V. A., Pi, S., Perkins, A., Lee, J. C., & Schoen, B. A. (2006, June) Comprehensive needs assessment study. Project Excellence, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Leahy, M. J., Groomes, D. A. G., & Thielsen, V. A. (2005, June). Grants review narrative: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth. Project Excellence, Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

5 5 Leahy, M. J., Groomes, D. A. G., & Thielsen, V.A. (2005, June). An analysis of Michigan s program based upon the RSA-911 data and performance indicators ( ). Project Excellence, Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Leahy, M. J., Groomes, D.A.G., & Thielsen, V. (2005, May). Customer satisfaction survey: Fiscal year 2004 report. Project Excellence, Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Leahy, M. J., & Groomes, D.A.G., & Thielsen, V. (2004, October). Project evaluation training guide for MRS grant program applicants and recipients. Project Excellence, Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Leahy, M. J., & Groomes, D.A.G., & Thielsen, V. (2004, August). Business services program employer satisfaction mail survey. Project Excellence, Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Leahy, M. J., Groomes, D.A.G., & Thielsen, V. (2004, August). Customer satisfaction telephone survey. Project Excellence, Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Leahy, M. J, Groomes, D.A.G., & Thielsen, V. (2004, August). Grants review narrative: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth. Project Excellence, Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Leahy, M. J., Thielsen, V., & Groomes, D. A. G. (2004, June). An analysis of the Michigan Department of Career Development-Rehabilitation Services RSA-911 data and performance indicators ( ). Project Excellence, Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Leahy, M. J., Groomes, D.A.G., & Thielsen, V. (2004, February). Customer satisfaction survey: Fiscal year 2003 report. Project Excellence, Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Groomes, D. A. G., & Leahy, M. J. (2003, May). MCTI program evaluation system design. Project Excellence, Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Leahy, M. J., Kosciulek, J. F., Groomes, D.A.G., & Thielsen, V. (2003, March). Business services self-employment start-up program telephone survey. Project Excellence, Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Manuscripts Submitted for Publication Groomes, D.A.G., Haight, J., Markve, M., Matrone, K., Sabella, S., Shoemaker, M., Vandergoot, D., & Wood, J. (submitted in October, 2010). 36th Institute on Rehabilitation Issues: Total performance management: Quality assurance and program evaluation processes in

6 6 vocational rehabilitation. Washington D.C.: United States Department of Education- Rehabilitation Services Administration. Presentations at Refereed Conferences International Conferences Groomes, D.A.G. (2002, March). Exploring the relationship between stress appraisal, coping disposition, and level of acceptance of disability. American Counseling Association World Conference, New Orleans, LA. Groomes, D.A.G. (1998, March). The multiple impacts of HIV/AIDS: What rehabilitation counselors need to know. American Counseling Association World Conference, Indianapolis, IN. National Conferences Groomes, D.A.G. (2009, October). Examining the structure of the Adaptation to Disability Scale: Its use with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Council on Educational Diagnostic Services Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Groomes, D.A.G., Victory, J.H. (2005, February). A possibilities model: Applying complexity science principles to our curriculum. National Council on Rehabilitation Education 4 th Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ. Groomes, D.A.G., Leahy, M., Thielsen, V., Matrone, K., & Pi, S. (2005, February). Enhancing doctoral student research competencies: A unique partnership. National Council on Rehabilitation Education 4th Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ. Groomes, D.A.G., & Linkowski, D.C. (2004, February). Revision of the Acceptance of Disability Scale: An exploratory analysis. National Council on Rehabilitation Education 4th Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ. Groomes, D.A.G., & McGlynn, C. (2004, February). Creating effective partnerships: A customer satisfaction survey process. National Council on Rehabilitation Education 4th Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ. Groomes, D.A.G. (2001, February). Understanding the stress appraisal process for persons with disabilities: Implications for rehabilitation counseling education, practice, and research. The National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, Tucson, AZ. Froehlich, R., Kress-Schull, M., Kuletz, & Groomes, D.A.G. (2001, February). What to do when your dirty dishes seem more interesting than your dissertation. The National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, Tucson, AZ. Kress-Schull, M., Froehlich, R., Groomes, D.A.G., Kuletz, M., & Bruch, L.A. (2001, February). But when do I get a life? Surviving and thriving the early years in academia. The National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, Tucson, AZ.

7 7 Groomes, D.A.G. (2000, September). The relationship between the stress appraisal process, coping disposition, and level of acceptance of disability. National Rehabilitation Conference, Cleveland, OH. Crewe, N.M., Groomes, D.A.G., & Harkness, R. (1997, September). Changes in views of health, spirituality, and the future during 20 years of life with SCI. American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers, Las Vegas, NV. Groomes, D.A.G., & Tate, D.G. (1995, September). Independent living skills training for people with spinal cord injury: Evaluating results. American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers Annual Conference. Las Vegas, NV. State Conferences Nichols, J.L., & Groomes, D.A.G. (2005, November). Effective employment strategies: A unique approach toward partnership. Michigan Rehabilitation Conference, Grand Rapid, MI. Groomes, D.A.G. (2002, November). That s the ticket: Moving forward in an ethical and empathetic manner. Michigan Rehabilitation Conference, Traverse City, MI. Groomes, D.A.G. (2002, September). Acceptance of disability: Understanding its implications for practice. Ohio Rehabilitation Conference, Toledo, OH. Groomes, D.A.G. (2001, September). Expanding the frontier: Moving forward in an ethical and empathetic manner. Ohio Rehabilitation Conference, Cincinnati, OH. Groomes, D.A.G. (1996, November). The interdisciplinary approach: Quality service and customer satisfaction in rehabilitation medicine. 12th Annual Michigan Rehabilitation Conference, Kalamazoo, MI. Groomes, D.A.G. (1994, May). How to find and keep the job you've always wanted. Workplace of the 90's Conference. Ann Arbor, MI. Universities Sandell, K., Groomes, D.A.G., Hinton, J., Ingram, D., & Sarnoff, S. (2002, May). Teaching colloquium panel: Investigating teaching models for enhancing active intellectual student engagement. Spotlight on Learning Conference: Building a Community of Learners, Ohio University, Athens, OH. Local Agencies Thielsen, V.A., & Groomes, D.A.G. (2005, April). The Transition Outcomes Project: Project evaluation seminar. Michigan Department of Education, Special Education & Early Intervention Services. Lansing, MI. Groomes, D.A.G., & Jones, T. (2004, October). Project evaluation: What grantees need to know. Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth. Lansing, MI.

8 8 Invited Presentations National Webinars Groomes, D.A.G. (2009, July). Completing a statewide Comprehensive Needs Assessment Plan: Perspectives and lessons learned. Summit Group: Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance in Vocational Rehabilitation. Retrieved from National Conference Panels Livneh, H., Parker, R.M., McCarthy, H., Kampfe, C., & Groomes, D.A.G. (2007, February). Responses to questions on psychosocial adaptation to disability research. In M. Bishop (Chair), The place of adaptation research in rehabilitation counseling. Panel presentation conducted at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education 7 th Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ. National Conferences Groomes, D.A.G. (2010, September). A community of learners: Program evaluators in state VR programs respond to shared resources. Program Evaluation Quality Assurance Summit, Vancouver, WA. Universities Tsai, L., Mesibov, G., Simpson, R., Graetz, J., Groomes, D.A.G., & Shin, S. (2010). Responses to questions on autism and evidenced-based interventions. In L. Tsai (Chair), Autism symposium: Quality of life evidence-based interventions. Panel presentation conducted at the 2 nd Annual Oakland University s Center for Autism Research, Education and Support Autism Quality of Life Symposium, Rochester, MI. Yunker, C., Sweetapple, S., Groomes, D.A.G., & Faircloth, P. (2009, May). Employment outcomes and considerations. In G. Meisbov (Chair), Quality of Life domain: Personal development. OUCARES Symposium conducted at Oakland University, Rochester, MI. Groomes, D.A.G. (2004, October). Special education and transition services. TE 250: Human Diversity, Power, and Opportunity in Social Institutions, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. Groomes, D.A.G. (2001, June). HIV/AIDS and health education. Ohio Program of Intensive English/South-African Summer English Teacher Institute, Ohio University, Athens, OH. Local Agencies Groomes, D.A.G. (2009, December). Friendship, dating, romance: Important things to understand if you live on the autism spectrum. ASPPIRE, Lansing, MI. Groomes, D.A.G. (2002, April). The connection between the Americans with Disabilities Act and quality assurance. The Recovery Center, Lancaster, OH.

9 9 Groomes, D.A.G. (2001, November). What vocational rehabilitation is and how to access it. Neural Connections, Joint program at Ohio University School of Hearing and Speech Sciences, School of Physical Therapy, and the Speech and Hearing Clinic, Athens, OH. Research Grants and Contracts Research Grants Funded Leahy, M.J., Groomes, D.A.G., & Thielsen, V.A. (2008, August). DLEG-MRS: Program evaluation grant proposal ( ). Sponsored by the Department of Labor and Economic Growth-Michigan Rehabilitation Services. ($1,615,000 award). Groomes, D.A.G., & Leahy, M.J. (2006). Equipment renewal grant proposal. Sponsored by the Department of Labor and Economic Growth-Michigan Rehabilitation Services. ($19,775 award). Thielsen, V.A., & Groomes, D.A.G (2005). Transition Outcomes Project: Program evaluation training project. Sponsored by the Michigan Department of Education, Special Education & Early Intervention Services. ($15,000 award). Research Grants Not Funded Groomes, D.A.G. (2010). Family Utilization and Engagement Ligature (FUEL) Project: Using technology to enhance family engagement and collaborative support for persons with autism spectrum disorder. Sponsored by Google Research Awards, Mountain View, CA. ($89,213 proposed; not funded). Groomes, D.A.G. (2010). Autism Project VOICE (Vocationally Oriented Individuals Can Excel): Identifying employment gaps and concerns. Sponsored by Organization for Autism Research, Arlington, VA. ($29,948 proposed; not funded). Groomes, D.A.G., & Mapuranga, R. (2009). Examining human-animal interactions, stress and social skills in ASD adolescents. Sponsored by National Institutes of Health, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Washington, D.C. ($50,000 proposed, not funded). Mitus, J., Vandergoot, D. Stensrud, R., Borden, W., Houtenville, A., Rosati, R., & Groomes, D.A.G. (2009). Research and technical assistance center on vocational rehabilitation management. Sponsored by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, Washington, D.C. ($1.6 million over 5 years proposed, not funded). Groomes, D.A.G., & Egidio, R. (1996). Access, Availability, and Outreach: Educating Students about Assistive Technology. Sponsored by TECH2000: Michigan s Assistive Technology Project, Lansing, MI. ($8,400 proposed; not funded). Research Grants Submitted Groomes, D.A.G., & Mesibov, G. (2010, December). Interactions with dogs: Improving quality of life by reducing stress among youth with ASD. Sponsored by National Institutes of

10 10 Health, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Washington, D.C. ($50,000 proposed for one year. Notice of award: June 2011). Groomes, D.A.G., & Driscoll, D.L. (2010, September). Students with disabilities transition from secondary to post-secondary learning environment: The examination of adaptation to disability, literacy, and environment. Sponsored by The Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Special Education Research, Washington, D.C. ($792,481 proposed over four years. Notice of award: January 2011). Foundation Grants Storrer, K., & Groomes, D.A.G (2004). Blind Children s Fund: Technology enhancement grant. Sponsored by The Verizon Foundation. ($6,000 award). Groomes, D.A.G., & Storrer, K. (2003). Diversity Appreciation: Blind Children s Fund tactile symbol program. Sponsored by Nina Pullman Foundation. ($4,000 award). Foundation Grants Not Funded Groomes, D.A.G., & Dalal, A. (2010). MEEMIC Foundation book grant. Sponsored by MEEMIC Foundation. ($500 proposed. Notice of award: November 30, 2010). Dalal, A., Groomes, D.A.G., & Yaros, V. (2009). OUCARES Quality of Life programming grant. Sponsored by Art Van s $1Million Charity Challenge. ($50,000 proposed, not funded). Groomes, D.A.G., Thomas, M., Borgialli, M., & Foley, C. (2008). Montessori music program expansion. Sponsored by Airborne Teacher Trust Fund. ($6,500 proposed, not funded). Storrer, K., & Groomes, D.A.G (2003). Cultural greetings: Blind Children s Fund greeting card program. Sponsored by May & Stanley Smith Trust. ($6,000 proposed; not funded). Internal Grants Groomes, D.A.G. (2000). Evaluating what counselor education graduate students are learning about counseling people living with HIV/AIDS. Sponsored by the Ohio University Department of Counseling and Higher Education, Athens, OH. ($200 award). Internal Grants Not Funded Groomes, D.A.G., & Levitt, D.H. (2001). Counselor education graduate initiative: Proposal for graduate stipend funds. Sponsored by Ohio University Office of Graduate Studies, Athens, OH. ($20,000 proposed; not funded).

11 11 UNIVERSITY TEACHING Oakland University New Courses Developed CNS 560/SE 590 Special Topics: Counseling Issues for Special Needs (4 credits) Courses Taught CNS 661 SE 554 SE 596 SE 619 SE 641 Techniques of Counseling (4 credits) ACE-Online Delivery of Collaboration and Consultation (3 credits) Collaboration and Consultation for Special Education Teachers (4 credits) Theory, Research and Practice in Special Education (4 credits) Counseling Issues and Special Needs (4 credits) Michigan State University CEP 872 CEP 873 TE 822 TE 823 TE 870 Social and Environmental Aspects of Disability (3 credits) Employment Strategies (3 credits) Issues of Culture in Classrooms and Curriculum (3 credits) Learning Communities and Equity (3 credits) Curriculum Design, Development, and Deliberation in Schools (3 credits) Ohio University EDCE 525 EDCE 528 EDCE 531 EDCE 623H/821H EDCE 710 EDCE 623H/821H EDCE 623H/821H Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling (4 credits) Psychosocial Aspects of Disability (4 credits) Appraisal I (4 credits) Case Management (4 credits) Counseling Internship (4 credits) Counseling and HIV/AIDS (4 credits) Clinical Pathology (4 credits) One of eleven faculty members selected to participate in Ohio University s 16 th Colloquium on Teaching. The purpose of the group was to use an inquiry-based approach to study student engagement and models of active intellectual engagement. Developed the course, EDCE 623H Case Management Developed Distance Education Courses on Rehabilitation Counseling (DECORC). Two courses: Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability Developed the course, Disability in a Diverse Society

12 12 Advising in Higher Education Oakland University Doctoral committee member, 2 Counseling students; consulted with 1 Early Childhood student about power analysis and research design Dissertation Seminar, HDCS Early Childhood Education Program Michigan State University Major advisor in Master of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching, 50 students Doctoral committee member, 4 Rehabilitation Counselor Education students Ohio University Major advisor, 8 master s students and 3 doctoral students Doctoral committee member, 1 Counseling student Doctoral committee member, 1 Psychology student Ph.D. comprehensive exam committee Chair, 1 student; member, 2 students Associates Program, 1 new faculty Supervision of Counseling Student Internships/Practica Oakland University Practicum supervisor, 2 students Michigan State University Teaching supervisor, 1 student Ohio University Internship supervisor, 13 students SERVICE IN HIGHER EDUCATION, THE PROFESSION, AND THE COMMUNITY Academic Committee Service at Oakland University School: Technology Advisory Committee ( )

13 13 Department: OUCARES Director Search Committee (September, 2010) Chair, Graduate Assistant Search Committee (August, 2010) Ph.D. in Education, Autism Development Committee (2010-present) Faculty Search Committee (2010, 1 semester replacement) Autism Symposium: Quality of Life Planning Committee (2009-present) Disability Support Services Peer Transition Assistance Team (2010-present) State of Michigan Special Education Institutions of Higher Education Committee (2010- present) Local: Meeting with Parents of Individuals with ASD OUCARES representative to the 2009 Autism Society of Michigan Spring Expo Resources Across the Lifespan Participation in OU SEHS 6 th Annual Leadership Celebration Speaker, 2 nd Annual Fall Networking Event, OU Student Michigan Education Association Academic Committee Service at Ohio University University: Research Committee ( ) College: Grievance, Ethics, & Equity Committee ( ) Curriculum & Technology Committee ( ) Department: Chair, Student Interest Committee ( ) Counselor Education Financial Aid Committee ( ) Admissions Committee ( ) Academic Assessment: 7-Year Review , Counselor Education Program Chair, Sweeney Leader in Residence Award ( )

14 14 Chair, Graduate Student Recruitment Exposition ( ) Local: Employment Training Center, Athens, OH. ( ) Provided consultation and training on Quality Assurance Training and CARF Accreditation Compliance Integrated Service Systems, Athens, OH. ( ) Provided program evaluation of the Rowenton Family Youth and 4H Vocational Training Initiative Academic Committee Service at Michigan State University Department: Coordinator, Disability Management Training Conference Committee Service at University of Michigan Health System Coordinator, Model Spinal Cord Injury Care System 1994 Fall Conference for People with Disabilities Service to the Profession National Delphi Research Participant, Cooperative Examination (i.e., Utah State University, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, and Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitation Services) of Successful Cases in Vocational Rehabilitation (July 2010-present) Primary Group Scholar, 36 th Institute on Rehabilitation Issues: Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance (2010-present) Reading Group Facilitator, Summit on Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance (2010-present) Research Committee, Council on Educational Diagnostic Services (2010-present) Reviewer for Refereed Professional Journals: Editorial Board Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 2000-present Rehabilitation Education, Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling,

15 15 State Local Editorial Consultant Rehabilitation Psychology, 2007 Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 2005 Contributor, Practical wisdom: Positive rehabilitation psychology and the legacy of Beatrice Wright. Site Reviewer, National Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) Accreditation Site Visitor (2004-present) Member, National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE) Awards Committee ( ) Member, American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA) Professional Counselor Licensure Committee ( ) Member, American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA) Professional Counselor Public Relations Committee ( ) Item Writer, CRC Examination, Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (February, 1997) Participant Volunteer, Mary Switzer Scholar Seminar on Disability Policy: Issues and Implications for the New Millennium (April, 1999) Participant Volunteer, Mary Switzer Scholar Seminar: Accountability from Several Perspectives (April, 1998) Board of Directors, Michigan Rehabilitation Counseling Association ( ) Position as Professional Development Chair ( ) Alliances + Choice & Empowerment = Success (ACES, non-governmental organization) (2010-present; Board of Directors member) Autism Spectrum Partners Providing Instruction, Recreation, and Enrichment (ASPPIRE) (2009-present; participate as research and education/training consultant) American Facility Dog Association (2009-present; Board of Directors member) Montessori Center of East Lansing ( , Board of Directors, position as Treasurer)

16 16 Blind Children s Fund ( , Board of Directors member) PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALING Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC), #29627, through March 2013 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the State of Michigan, # , through May 2012 PROFESSIONAL HONORS Nominated for a 2011 Teaching Excellence Award, Oakland University The Hinman Graduate Research Grant ($2,000) (May, 1999) Leopold Schepp Foundation Scholarship ($5,000) ( ) MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA) Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Council on Educational Diagnostic Services (CEDS) National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE) National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) PAST MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS American Counseling Association (ACA) Michigan Rehabilitation Association (MRA) Michigan Rehabilitation Counseling Association (MRCA) National Rehabilitation Counseling Association (NRCA)