Mario V. Norman, Ph.D.

Mario V. Norman, Ph.D. Mario V. Norman s Vita 1 3495 Ellington Way home (770) 774-8926 Atlanta, Georgia office (678) 4853 E-mail: marionorman@clayton.edu cell (678) 592-1673 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE DEGREES Post Doctoral Bridge to Business Program (PDBP) * (July, 2012) University of Florida Business Management and Marketing *AACSB International provides the oversight, approval, and endorsement of the PDBP program. A PDBP graduate is classified by AACSB as Academically Qualified (AQ). Ph.D. 2001, Tennessee State University Counseling Psychology (APA Approved) M.S. 1997, Tennessee State University General Psychology B.S. 1994, University of Mississippi Psychology CERTIFICATION 2006, Mediation, Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution TEACHING EXPERIENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL Academic Positions 2005- Present Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Clayton State University, Morrow, Georgia 2003-2005 Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Argosy University- Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia 2001-2003 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee Courses Taught Graduate level Undergraduate level

Mario V. Norman s Vita 2 Counseling Skills I Counseling Skills II Counseling Theories Human Development and Learning Individual Assessment Practicum Seminar Professional and Ethical Issues Psychology of Adjustment Social and Cultural Diversity Abnormal Psychology Cross-Cultural Psychology Developmental Psychology Ethics for the Helping Profession Fundamentals of Counseling Introduction to General Psychology Measurement & Evaluation for the Classroom Orientation for Psychology Majors Psychology of the Black Experience Social Psychology FIELDS OF INTEREST Authentic leadership in organizations, multicultural issues, resilience, stress, and well-being BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1998-2000 Assessment Services Coordinator, Institute of Learning Research, Nashville, Tennessee 1997-1998 Counselor, Institute of Learning Research, Nashville, Tennessee 1995-1997 Counselor, First Hospital Cooperation, Nashville, Tennessee 1995 Teacher-Counselor, Memphis Boys Town, Memphis, TN CONSULTING 2006 Student Affairs Department, Conducted a diversity workshop. Georgia Perimeter College. 2002-2003 Psychology Consultant, Nashville Metro Police Department, Nashville, Tennessee 2001-2002 Consultant, Institute of Learning Research, Nashville, Tennessee, INTELLECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS REFEREED PUBLICATIONS: Norman, M. V. (in press). Promoting Critical Thinking through Inclusion and Discussions. Journal of Multiculturalism in Education. Norman, M. V. (2008). Coping Strategies: A Case Study of an African American Male. Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association (Fall), 15-19.

Mario V. Norman s Vita 3 CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS: Hill, A.O., Honeycutt, A. E., Edwards, J. W., Norman, M. V. (2004). Infusing scholarly teaching to positively enhance the teaching and learning process. European College Teaching & Learning Conference, (ECTL), Edinburgh, Scotland. Honeycutt, A.O., Edwards, J.W., Norman, M.V., & Hill, A.O. (2004). The utilization of the concept of endorsement in management practice. European Applied Business Research Conference, (EABR), Edinburgh, Scotland. Norman, M. V. (2010). The Use of Discussions to Promote Critical Thinking Skills in Diverse Collegiate Classroom. International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning (ISETL). Norman, M. V. (2005). Resilience and Stress among African Americans. Diversity Challenge by the Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture. NON-REFEREED PUBLICATIONS: Norman, M.V. (2003). Brand names r us. The Password, 2 (Feb), 3-5. Norman, M.V. (2002). Teens: Learning about love. The Password (Nov), 2, 4-6. PRESENTATIONS AT ACADEMIC CONFERENCES: Norman, M. V. (2010). The Use of Discussions to Promote Critical Thinking Skills in Diverse Collegiate Classroom. Presented at International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning Annual Conference, Nashville, TN. Norman, M. V. Bridges, E. M. (2010). The Impact of Micro-Aggressions upon Diverse Populations. Presented at s Annual Diversity and Multicultural Conference, Morrow, GA. Norman, M. V. (2009). Unearned Privilege in the United States. Presented at 's Annual Diversity and Multicultural Conference, Morrow, GA. Norman, M. V. (2008). The Influence of Resilience on the Perception of Stress in African Americans. Presented at Center for African American Research & Policy and Brothers of the Academy, Memphis, TN. Goldman, B. M., Norman, M.V., Maddox, S., Williams, K., Terrell, M., Cagle, M., Hale, H. (2007). Predicting Well-Being: The role of dispositional authenticity and resilience. Georgia Psychological Society Annual Conference. Macon, GA Norman, M.V. (2006) Perceived stress and psychosomatic complaints among African Americans. Southeastern Psychological Association Annual Conference. Norman, M.V. (2005). Resilience and Stress among African Americans. Annual Diversity Challenge by the Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture. Boston College. Hill, A.O., Honeycutt, A. E., Edwards, J. W., Norman, M. V. (2004). Infusing scholarly teaching to positively enhance the teaching and learning process. European College Teaching & Learning Conference, (ECTL), Edinburgh, Scotland. Honeycutt, A.O., Edwards, J.W., Norman, M.V., & Hill, A.O. (2004). The utilization of the concept of endorsement in management practice. European Applied Business Research Conference, (EABR), Edinburgh, Scotland.

Mario V. Norman s Vita 4 Norman, M.V. (2005). Resilience and Stress among African Americans. Annual Diversity Challenge by the Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture. Boston College. Bean, A.O., & Norman, M.V. (2004). The relationship between ethnic identity, collective self-esteem and cultural mistrust among Black college students. Association for Psychological Science, Chicago, IL. Camp, C. & Norman, M.V. (2003). The success of a shyness group among diverse clients at a college counseling center. American Psychological Association (APA). Symposium presented at annual conference. Norman, M.V. (2003). Resilience, perceived stress and psychosomatic complaints among African Americans. Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA). Crow, G., & Norman, M.V. (2002). Collaboration with faculty and staff in diversifying clients at a college counseling center. American College Counseling Association (ACCA). Symposium presented at annual conference. Norman, M.V. & Cook, M. (2002). The influence of internal locus of control and resilience in the perception of stress in African Americans. -Accepted for a $6,000 RISE Grant -Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi). Accepted for poster presentation for annual convention. Norman, M.V. (2001). Successful coping strategies of an African-American male: A case study. Tennessee Psychological Association Annual Conference. AWARDS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS 2012: Faculty Memeber of the Year, Student Choice Award (voted by students), Clayton State University. 2011: Faculty Memeber of the Year, Student Choice Award (voted by students), Clayton State University. 2011: Smith Award Finalist,. 2012 Faculty member of the Year, Student Award for Teaching 2011 Smith Award Finalist for Teaching 2011 Faculty member of the Year, Student Award for Teaching 2004 Most Collegial faculty member Argosy University-Atlanta 2004 Honorary Mention for Best Team Player Argosy University - Atlanta 2002 Wall of Fame at the College of Education for high achievement Tennessee State University 1997-2001 Doctoral Scholars, Southern Region Education Board- Stipend and scholarship - Tennessee State University 1990 Chancellor's Leadership Award University of Mississippi

Mario V. Norman s Vita 5 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEMBERSHIPS IN ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS American Counseling Association (ACA) American Psychological Association (APA) Graduate Psychology Student Organization (GPSO) Liaison to APA (1998-1999) Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA) Psi Chi Honorary Society ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES Paper Reviewer/Referee/Evaluator 2012 Reviewer, Journal of Black Studies 2006 Reviewer, Southeastern Psychological Association (SEPA) Annual Conference Session Chair/Panel Discussant 2007 Psi Chi Honorary Society: Chapter -Invited speaker to discuss working with diverse clients 2007 Student body: Greek Week Forum -Invited panelist to discuss the Hip Hop culture 2002 Student body: Tennessee State University -Invited panelist to discuss the impact of 9-11 on African Americans 2002 Historical Black Colleges and Universities Annual Think Tank -Invited to speak about the impact of personal stress on academics. 2001 Student body: University of Memphis -Healthy romantic relationships 2001 University of Memphis employees -Invited to conduct a stress management workshop. 2000 United States Naval Officers and Commanders -Invited to conduct a stress management workshop. CONSULTING 2006 Student Affairs; Georgia Perimeter College- Dunwoody -Conducted a diversity workshop 2002 2003 Nashville Metro Police Department, Nashville, TN -Assessed potential and active hostage negotiators and SWAT members -Provided training on conflict resolution, diversity and depression -Provided individual and couple counseling for adolescents and adults -Lead and co-lead Critical Incident Debriefings 2001 2002 Institute of Learning Research, Nashville, TN -Administered and interpreted psycho-educational assessments.

-Coordinated and trained staff on standardized assessment tools. -Provided educational and individual counseling to students. Mario V. Norman s Vita 6 SERVICE ACTIVITIES UNIVERSITY AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS Chairperson Fall 2011 - Present: Promotional and Tenure Committee. Fall 2011 - Present: Admissions Appeal Committee. 2009-2010: CSU' s Faculty and Staff Fund Drive. Committee Member Fall 2011 - Present: University Honorary Degree Committee. Fall 2011 - Present: University Planning and Budget Council. Fall 2011 - Present: Provost Faculty Advisory. Fall 2010 - Present: College of Arts and Sciences Promotion and Tenure Committee. Fall 2010 - Present: University Employee Diversity Training Committee. Fall 2010 - Present: University Honors Program Council. 2009 - Present: Psychology Graduate Program Implementation Committee. Fall 2008 - Present: African American Male Initiative. Fall 2008 - Present: University Academic Appeal Board. Fall 2010 - Fall 2011: Admission Appeals Committee. Spring 2011: Psychology Faculty Search Committee. Fall 2010: Psychology Student Awards. 2007-2010: University Undergraduate Policy Council. 2007-2010: University Hearing Panel. Spring 2009: Psychology Search Committee. Spring 2008: Dean of Arts and Sciences Search Committee. Spring 2007: Arts and Sciences Smith Award Committee. Spring 2007: Dean of Professional Studies Search Committee. Fall 2006: Director of Counseling Services Search Committee. 2005-2006: Fraternity and Sorority Expansion Committee. Summer 2006: Psychology Faculty Search Committee. 2003-2005 Argosy University- Atlanta Chair of Admissions Committee, Advisor to the Counseling Student Organization, Co-Chair of the Student Evaluation Committee

Mario V. Norman s Vita 7 2001-2003 Tennessee State University Advisor to the Psychology Club, advisor for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, member of 2002 faculty search committee, coordinator of General Psychology and Psychology of the Black Experience classes, Chair of psychology lecture series.