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1 Denise K. Sommers 1 +CURRICULUM VITA DENISE K. SOMMERS, EdD, LCPC Department of Human Services College of Education and Human Services University of Illinois at Springfield One University Plaza BRK 335; MS: BRK 332 Springfield, Illinois (217) dsomm2@uis.edu EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Doctor in Education. Community Counseling. University of Missouri/St. Louis; St. Louis, MO; Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling and Vocational Evaluation. East Carolina University; Greenville, NC; Bachelor of Science in Human Development. University of Illinois; Champaign, IL; PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE University of Illinois at Springfield; Springfield, IL; 2007 to present Assistant Professor Illinois Board of Education; Springfield, IL; Spring 2007 to present Grant Reviewer Denise K. Sommers, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor; Springfield, IL; 2004 to 2009 Psychotherapist Gateway Foundation, Inc.; Springfield, IL; 2005 to 2007 Clinical Supervisor Montgomery County Health Department; Hillsboro, IL; 2004 to 2005 Mental Health Therapist Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services; East St. Louis/Jacksonville, IL; 2001 to 2004 Senior Rehabilitation Counselor Provident Counseling Center; St. Louis, MO; Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor University of Missouri - St. Louis, St. Louis, MO; Summer 2001 Graduate Assistant National Healthcare Resources, Inc.; St. Louis, MO; 2000 to 2001 Vocational Specialist University of Missouri - St. Louis; St. Louis, MO; 1999 to 2000 Graduate Assistant (Part time) Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; St. Louis, MO; 1994 to 2000 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Missouri Institute of Mental Health; St. Louis, MO; 1998 Research Assistant (Part time) MERS Lippman Center; St. Louis, MO; Vocational Evaluation Case Manager Ellis and Associates; St. Louis, MO;m

2 Rehabilitation Specialist/Vocational Evaluator Lincoln Land Epilepsy Association; Springfield, IL; Employment Services Coordinator Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries; Springfield, IL; Vocational Coordinator International Rehabilitation Associates; Springfield, IL; Vocational Evaluator/Rehabilitation Specialist Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries; Springfield, IL; Vocational Evaluator Denise K. Sommers 2 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Illinois Department of Professional Regulations. # INVITED PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATION Sommers, D.K. ( Accepted/Pending publication). Using the community of inquiry survey to assess teaching, social, and cognitive presence to make subsequent improvements to online courses. e-mentor. PUBLICATIONS PEER REVIEWED Sommers, D. K. (Accepted - Pending publication). The use of service learning to develop multicultural counseling competencies. Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Journal. Moore, L., Melvin, A. & Sommers, D. K. (2012). High school teacher s knowledge on the effects of marijuana on the adolescent brain: A pilot study. Journal of Addictive Behaviors, Therapy & Rehabilitation. Sommers, D. K. (2012). Integrating service learning into the online classroom: The development of collaboration, critical thinking, empowerment, and leadership. E-mentor. (45)3. Sommers, D. K. (2011). Using service learning to develop collaboration, critical thinking, empowerment, and leadership in online human services graduate students. CSHSE Monograph. PEER-REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS National Sommers, D. K. (October 2010). Using Service Learning to Facilitate Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Empowerment, and Leadership for Online Human Services Administration Students. National Organization of Human Services Annual Conference in Portland, ME. Sommers, D. K. (May 2010). Teaching Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Empowerment, and Leadership to Online Social Services Administration Graduate Students. The Teaching Professor in Cambridge, MA. Sommers, D. K. (September 2009). Utilizing service learning to develop collaboration, critical thinking, empowerment, and leadership skills in an online classroom. New Century Learning Consortium Faculty Forums at Springfield, IL and online across the United States. Sommers, D.K. (October 2008). The use of service learning to develop multicultural counseling competencies. National Organization of Human Services Annual Conference in Tuscon, AZ.

3 Denise K. Sommers 3 Sommers, D.K. (February 2008). The use of service learning to develop multicultural counseling competencies. 7 th Annual Southeastern Conference on Cross-Cultural Issues in Counseling and Education in Savannah, GA. Oulvey, E., Osinowo, T., Sommers, D., Bhat, S., Jain, V., & Lee, K. (2003, May). Recovery from Mental Illness and Stigma: The Integration of Medicine, Rehabilitation and the Recovery Models. American Psychiatric Association 156 th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. Zahniser, J., Oulvey, E., Sommers, D. K., Vollendorf, C., & Anthony, C. (2003, May). Beautiful Minds, Empowering Communities: Hope for People with Mental Illness. Midwestern Psychological Association Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. Regional Sommers, D. K. (April 2011). Developing a Diverse Organization. Midwest Organization of Human Services Regional Conference in Milwaukee, WI. Sommers, D. K. (March 2010). Mutuality, Collaboration, and Equality Key Tenets in Developing Empowerment, Motivation, and Compassion. Midwest Organization of Human Services Regional Conference in Milwaukee, WI. Sommers, D.K. (March 2009). Using service learning to provide experiential opportunities and enhance student engagement, collaboration, and empowerment in graduate-level distance learning. Midwest Organization for Human Services Conference in Evansville, IN Sommers, D.K. (March 2008). The development of multicultural competence across child, teen, and adult lifespan. Midwest Organization for Human Services Conference in Grand Rapids, MI. Poster Sessions Sommers, D. K., & Pope, M. (2000, August). Gay and lesbian client preferences regarding the sexual orientation of their counselor. Poster session at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC. NON-PEER REVIEWED PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Sommers, D. K. (2006, September). Seven Challenges Trainer. Gateway Foundation. Springfield, IL Sommers, D. K. (2005, April). Counseling and crisis intervention techniques for battered women. Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence Forty Hour Training. Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Springfield, IL. Sommers, D.K., Oulvey, E., (2002, July). Mental Illness and Home Services. Illinois Office of Rehabilitation Services. Mt. Vernon, IL. Oulvey, E., Overturf, C., Sommers, D.K., Metternich, G., Engle, T., Jain, V., Bert, M., & Osinowo, T., (2002, May). Recovery From Mental Illness and Stigma: Integration of Medical Rehabilitation and Recovery Models of Treatment. Whittington, IL. Gingerich, S., Sommers, D. K., Larson, N., Lane, M., & Jensen, M. (2001, November). Illness Management and Recovery. A presentation at Implementing Evidence Based Practices: Building the Road to Recovery. SIU School of Psychiatry. Springfield, IL. Sommers, D. K., & Oulvey, E., (2001, August). Best practices for dually diagnosed MISA Conference. Matteson, IL. Sommers, D. K., (2000, July & 1999, July). Disclosure with Employers for People with Mental Illness. Independence Center. St. Louis, MO. Sommers, D.K., (1992, April). Vocational Planning and Intervention for People with Epilepsy. A

4 Denise K. Sommers 4 Comprehensive Focus of Epilepsy: Assessment, Planning and Intervention. Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Edwardsville, IL. ACADEMIC COMMUNITY SERVICE Department Alcohol and Substance Abuse Faculty Search Committee. ( ). Member. Social Work Faculty Search Committee. ( ). Member. Alcohol and Substance Abuse Faculty Search Committee. (2009). Member. HMS Graduate Assistant Search Committee; (2009). Member. Child & Family Faculty Search Committee. (2008 to 2009). Member. Online Coordinator Staff Search Committee. (2008). Member. Alcohol and Substance Abuse Faculty Search Committee. (2007 to 2008). Member. HMS Advisory Committee. (2008 to present). Chair. HMS Graduate Assistant. (2008 to present). Supervisor. College CEHS Curriculum Committee. (2012 to 2013) CEHS Alumni Committee. (2008 to 2011). Member. EHS Research Journal Committee. (2007). Blind Reviewer. HDC Multicultural Counseling. (2007 and 2009). Guest Speaker. University Committee on Diversity, Equal Rights, Opportunity and Access (2013 to present). Academic Integrity Council. (2012 to 2014). Vice Chair.(2011 to 2012). Member. Strategic Academic Initiatives Grant committee to present a Qualitative Research Symposium for UIS and other Central Illinois Colleges and Universities. (2009 to present). Chair. Graduate Council. (2009 to 2010). Member. Research Board (2008 to 2010). Member. Global Experience Committee. (2008 to present). Member. Profession Midwest Organization of Human Services. (2008 to present). Membership Chair. Midwest Organization of Human Services. (2008 to 2010). Proposal Reviewer. Local Campus Chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education. (2007 to 2009). Secretary. Community Thirteen service learning projects resulting in 16 grants and 9 training videos completed by three of my Grant Writing classes and two of my Staff Development and Supervision class for (2008 to present). Community-Based Nonprofit and Public Organizations. United Way Executives. (2009). Presentation on my service learning projects. PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY SERVICE Mental Health Advocacy Group. Springfield Center for Independent Living. Springfield, IL, 2003 to 2005.

5 Denise K. Sommers 5 Illinois Statewide Employment Steering Committee. Illinois Division of Mental Health/Division of Rehabilitation Services. Illinois Statewide to Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services Committee. Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services; Illinois Statewide to Business Advisory Council, Vice President. Independence Center. St. Louis, MO, 1998 to September Protection and Advocacy for Individual with Mental Illness Advisory Council. Jefferson City, MO, 1999 to Board of Directors, Secretary. Epilepsy Association of Southwestern Illinois. Swansea, Illinois, HONORS 1992 Rehabilitation Worker of the Year; Illinois Rehabilitation Association Southern Chapter.