Wendy A. Coduti, Ph.D., CRC, CDMS Assistant Professor Counselor Education and Rehabilitation and Human Services Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling and Special Education The Pennsylvania State University 311 Cedar Building University Park, PA 16802-3110 Office: 814.863.2416 Email: wac16@psu.edu EDUCATION Ph.D., Rehabilitation Counselor Education, Michigan State University (August, 2009) Dissertation: Perceived importance, educator proficiency and student preparedness in disability management knowledge domains. M.S., Labor Relations Human Resource Management, Michigan State University (December, 1999) B.S., Public Relations (major), Gender Studies (minor), Northern Michigan University (December, 1996) CERTIFICATION Certified Rehabilitation Counselor through September 30, 2018 (Certificate Number: 00052624) Certified Disability Management Specialist through March 31, 2015 (Certificate Number: 00052624) EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND 8/13-Present Assistant Professor, The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Educational Psychology, Counseling and Special Education, University Park, PA. 8/10-8/13 Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator, Michigan State University, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education,. 8/09-5/10 Adjunct Instructor, Michigan State University, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education,. RELATED EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE 9/12-Present National Institute Disability Management & Research Pacific Coast University Adjunct Instructor Port Alberni, BC Canada Teach online courses for NIDMAR s Return to Work Coordinator Program 2/04-8/13 School of Human Resources and Labor Relations Michigan State University Instructor Taught multiple courses, seminars and programs for the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations outreach and continuing education programs.
Wendy Coduti, Ph.D., CDMS Page 2 05/11-02/12 Rehab Without Walls Director Clinical Management/Program Manager Lansing, MI Directed and supervised approximately 42 per diem rehabilitative clinical service providers for patients with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and/or complex orthopedic injuries. 08/08-8/10 Career Services/Human Resources Michigan State University Experiential Learning/Internship Coordinator Developed and managed the Internships@State (I@S) program. Career Services liaison with Resource Center for People with Disabilities assisting students with resumes and job/internship search strategies. 2/10-4/11 ILR School/Employment and Disability Institute Cornell University Casual Employee Ithaca, NY Worked on an as needed contractual basis in the School of Industrial and Labor Relations Employment and Disability Institute designing informational brochure(s). Assisted with literature reviews in targeted areas related to employment and disability. 01/07-08/08 Human Resources Benefits Michigan State University HR Analyst Administered all aspects of workers compensation for the University s self-insured, selfadministered program. Worked with departments in reconciling return-to-work issues and accommodations as needed for employees with injuries and/or disabilities, in conjunction with nine union contracts. 1/06-12/06 School of Human Resources and Labor Relations Michigan State University Workers Compensation Center Graduate Assistant Taught workshops in the Certified Workers Compensation Professional certificate program. Developed and instructed an Introduction to Disability Management seminar. 8/04-12/05 Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Michigan State University Project Excellence Research Assistant Conducted data summary, analysis and reporting activities related to Michigan Rehabilitation Services case service processes for multiple projects including the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) 911 data. 11/00-12/04 WC Vocations Owner/Vocational Consultant DeWitt, MI Self-employed as a vocational consultant. Responsible for all aspects of vocational rehabilitation including vocational testing, job development, accommodations, return-to-work, labor market surveys and job seeking skills training for people with injuries and/or disabilities. 5/00-11/00 Department of Environmental Quality State of Michigan Personnel Management Analyst Lansing, MI Managed all leaves of absence in conjunction with five union contracts, Civil Service regulations and applicable laws including FMLA and ADA. Centralized the Workers Compensation process for the Department and its 1700 employees.
Wendy Coduti, Ph.D., CDMS Page 3 PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES Coduti, W. & Luse, M. (in review). Culture and Ethics in Rural Mental Health: An Overview for Rehabilitation Counselors. Coduti, W. & Schoen, B. (in press). Hope Model: A method of goal attainment with rehabilitation services clients. Journal of Rehabilitation. Bruyère, S.M., von Schrader, S., Coduti, W., & Bjelland, M. (2010). United States employment disability discrimination charges: Implications for disability management practice. International Journal of Disability Management, 5(2), 48 58. Zanskas, S., & Coduti, W. (2006) Eugenics, Euthanasia, and Physician Assisted Suicide: An Overview for Rehabilitation Professionals. Journal of Rehabilitation, 72, (1), 27-34. Groomes, D.A.G., & Coduti, W. (2006). Exploring Various Impacts of HIV and/or AIDS and Case Management Practice. CareManagement, 12, 20-40. BOOK CHAPTERS Coduti, W., Leahy, M., & Roy, S. (2013). Career Development and Employment for Persons with Physical Disabilities. In D. Strauser (Ed.). Career development, employment, and disability: From theory to practice. New York: Springer Publishing. Zanskas, S. A. & Coduti, W. (2012). Eugenics, euthanasia, and physician-assisted suicide: An overview for rehabilitation professionals. In M. Stebnicki and I. Marini (Eds.), The psychological and social impact of illness and disability (6 th ed.). New York: Springer Publishing. RESEARCH (IN PROGRESS) 12/10- Present Evidence-Based Disability and Absence Management: A Maturational Approach and Guide to Practice. Currently involved with colleagues from University of Wisconsin- Stout, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Boston University and Central Connecticut State University in conducting a research study developing a standards of practice approach to workplace disability, health/wellness, and absence management. RESEARCH AREAS: Disability and work Mental health issues in the workplace Aging workforce Post-secondary students with disabilities Counseling in rural areas Hope & goal setting in rehabilitation counseling process
Wendy Coduti, Ph.D., CDMS Page 4 RESEARCH GRANT REVIEWER 9/10-Present Ontario Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (Canada). Reviewed 6 proposals (to date) for the Bridging the Gap competition which brings together workplace parties, researchers, and health and safety organizations in research-oriented activities and the conversion of research results into practical workplace applications. COURSES TAUGHT Doctoral Level Cultural Diversity & Social Justice in Counseling Graduate Level Medical Aspects of Disability Employment Strategies for People with Disabilities Professional Issues in Rehabilitation Counseling Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling Cognitive and Psychological Aspects of Disability Rehabilitation Counseling Practicum Rehabilitation Counseling Internship Career Counseling Undergraduate Level Substance Abuse Disability in a Diverse Society REFEREED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS University Career Services: Resources to Train Rehabilitation Counselors Working With Postsecondary Youth. Arlington, VA. October, 2012. National Council on Rehabilitation Education Fall Conference. Ethical Issues in Collaboration and Cooperation: Interdisciplinary Case Management. Grand Rapids, MI. October 27, 2011. Michigan Rehabilitation Conference. Perceived Importance, Educator Proficiency and Student Preparedness in Disability Management Knowledge Domains. Manhattan Beach, CA. April 7, 2011. National Conference of Rehabilitation Educators. Creating Employer Partnerships through Internships. Traverse City, MI. November 5, 2010. Michigan Rehabilitation Conference. Ethical Considerations within Small and Rural Communities. Traverse City, MI. November 5, 2010. Michigan Rehabilitation Conference.
Wendy Coduti, Ph.D., CDMS Page 5 U.S. Employment Disability Discrimination Charges: Implications for Disability Management Practice. Los Angeles, CA. September 18, 2010. International Disability Management Researchers Network (IDMRN) in conjunction with the Global Applied Disability Research and Information Network (GLADNET) pre-conference for DM researchers: "Research Issues and Themes in Disability Management. Employer Discrimination, Accommodation and Best Practices Related to Aging Workers. Disability Management Employers Coalition (DMEC) 15 th Annual Absence and Disability Management International Conference: San Diego, CA. August 2010. How to Develop a Return-To-Work Program. College & University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) National Conference: Baltimore, MD. November, 2007. The Development of a Business-Minded Rehabilitation Counselor. Michigan Rehabilitation Conference: Grand Rapids, MI. November, 2005. Approaching Rehabilitation Counseling from a Business Perspective. Northeastern Rehabilitation Association (NERA) Regional Conference: Newport, RI. April, 2005. It s Not Your Parents Job Market. National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE) National Conference: Tucson, AZ. February, 2005. BOARD MEMBER Global Applied Disability Research & Information Network on Employment and Training (GLADNET) 2014-present MEMBERSHIPS Global Applied Disability Research &Information Network on Employment & Training National Rehabilitation Association National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE) (GLADNET)