Ph.D. in Rehabilitation, (2008) University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ ALAN LARSON, Ph.D., CRC EDUCATION Larson, A. (2008) The development of work self-efficacy in people with disabilities. Ph.D. dissertation, The University of Arizona. MA in Rehabilitation Counseling, (2002) Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA BS in Psychology, (1980) University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign Peer Reviewed Publications Larson, A. B. & Choate, R. O. (2011). The able privilege scale: A new educational tool. ERIC database. (ED528147) Kampfe, C. M., & Larson, A. B. (2011). Rehabilitation tenure track faculty publication productivity. Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education. 25, 1, pp. 27-36. Solmonson, L. L., Larson, A. B., & Mask, P. (2010). The professional school counselor s role in working with students with ADHD. School Counseling Research and Practice Journal. 2, pp. 39-44. Smith, S. M., Kampfe, C. M., Larson, A. B., Sales, A., & Moore, S. (2010). A Spanish language immersion experience: Its influence on the affect and perceived knowledge of rehabilitation faculty, students and workers. Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Journal, 4, pp. 30-35. Larson, A. B., & Smith, S. M. (2009). Establishing the concept of work self- efficacy in people with disabilities: A literature review. Vocational Educators and Career Assessment Professionals Journal, 5, pp. 30-40. Reimer- Riess, M., Kampfe, C. K., Yazak, D., Larson, A. B., Troutman, C., & Cantrell, C. (2002). Promoting professional writing among rehabilitation counseling students. Rehabilitation Education, 16, pp. 345-355. 8/14
ALAN LARSON, Vita Page 2 Academic Presentations Peer Reviewed Presentations Larson, A. B. (2013, June). Where ethics meet values: Rehabilitation counselors and those we serve. Texas Rehabilitation Association Conference, Corpus Christie, TX. Larson, A. B. & Choate, R. O. (2011, April). The able privilege scale: Changing attitudes while measuring social structures. Presentation at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Manhattan Beach, CA. Larson, A. B. (2010, May). The able privilege scale: Promoting empathy for the disability experience. Presentation at the Southwest Region Arkansas Rehabilitation Association Conference, Hot Springs, AR. Larson, A. B. & Catalano, D. (2010, April). Using self-efficacy theory to increase resilience in transition youth. Presentation at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Manhattan Beach, CA. Larson, A. B. (2009, May). Work self-efficacy: Developing effective work beliefs in your consumers. Presentation at the Southwest Region Arkansas Rehabilitation Association conference, Hot Springs, AR. Downey, B., Sales, A., Manyibe, E., Larson, A. B., & Kampfe, C. (2005, October). Stressors experienced by masters rehabilitation counselor interns. Presentation at the NCRE/RSA/CSAVR Conference, Alexandria, VA. Larson, A. B., Kampfe, C. K., & Reimer- Riess, M. (2004, February). Faculty-Student collaborative writing for publication: A pilot investigation. Presentation at the National Conference of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Tucson, AZ. Reimer- Riess, M., Kampfe, C. K., & Larson, A. B. (2003, February). Faculty-student collaboration: Is this a dual relationship? Presentation at the National Conference of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Tucson, AZ. Reimer- Riess, M., Kampfe, C. K., Yazak, D., Larson, A. B., Troutman, C., & Cantrell, C. (2002, February). Promoting professional writing among rehabilitation counseling students. Presentation at the National Conference of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Tucson, AZ. Peer Reviewed Poster Sessions Larson, A. B. (2010, April). Work self-efficacy and its developmental process in people with disabilities. Poster session at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education in Manhattan Beach, CA.
ALAN LARSON, Vita Page 3 Larson, A. B., Kampfe, C. K., & Reimer- Riess, M. (2006, February). Faculty-Student collaborative writing for publication: A national investigation. Poster session at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, San Diego, CA. Invited Presentations Larson, A. B. (2012, April). Where ethics meet values: Rehabilitation counselors and those we serve. Texas Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Association Conference, Nacogdoches, TX. Larson, A. B., Choate, R. O. (2009, April). The able privilege scale. Presentation at the Texas Rehabilitation Counselor and Educators Association (TRCEA) conference, The Woodlands, TX. Larson, A. B. (2008, October ). The development of work self-efficacy in people with disabilities. Presentation at the Deep East Texas School Counselor Network Workshop, Nacogdoches, TX. Larson, A. B. (2008, April). Empowering consumers toward successful rehabilitation outcomes. Presentation at the SFA/TRCA conference, Galveston, TX. Larson, A. B. (2007, October). Career development with special populations. Presentation at the Deep East Texas School Counselor Network Workshop, Nacogdoches, TX. Larson, A. B. (2007, April). The career development of people with disabilities. Presentation at the SFA/TRCEA conference, Nacogdoches, TX. Larson, A. B. & Downey, B. (2006, February). Empowerment as ethical practice: Applying theory to reality. Presentation at the CRP Training Institute. Tucson, Arizona. Larson, A. B. & Downey, B. (2005, October). Empowering consumers: Applying theory to reality. Presentation at the CRP Training Institute. Flagstaff, Arizona. Downey, B. & Larson, A. B. (2005, July). Empowerment and the rehabilitation counselor. Presentation at the RSA Independent Living Rehabilitation Specialists and Traumatic Brain Injury Training, Flagstaff, Arizona. Larson, A. B., Lane, F., & Chavez, J. (2004, October). Personal reflections on choosing a career in rehabilitation. Panel discussion at the NCRE/RSA/CSAVR Conference, Washington, DC.
ALAN LARSON, Vita Page 4 Stephen F. Austin State University Service SERVICE ACTIVITIES University Academic Accommodations Committee Member, 2007 - present Perkins College of Education Teaching Excellence Committee, (2013) Perkins College of Education NCATE Diversity (standard 4) Committee member, 2011 Perkins College of Education Special Education Professor Search Committee Member, 2011 Perkins College of Education Diversity Committee Member, 2009 2012 Undergraduate Rehabilitation Students Association Faculty Advisor, 2006 - present Human Services Department Chair Advisory Committee Member, 2007-08, 2009 10, 2011 12, 2013-14 Human Services Department Chair Search Committee Member, 2008 09, 2009 10 Local Community Service Nacogdoches Mayors Committee on People with Disabilities Nacogdoches, TX, 2009 present, Vice Chair, 2010 2012, Chair 2012 present Organized the 1 st Annual Disability Pride Parade in Nacogdoches, only the 5 th city in the US to hold such a parade Executive Board, Goodwill Industries of Central East Texas Lufkin, Diboll, Nacogdoches Lufkin, TX, 2011 - present University Planning Committee Member for Disability Awareness month activities University of Arizona, 2004 President Ex- officio of Chi Sigma Iota Tau Alpha chapter University of Arizona, 2004-05 President of Chi Sigma Iota Tau Alpha chapter University of Arizona, 2003-04 Treasurer of Chi Sigma Iota Tau Alpha chapter University of Arizona, 2002-03 Masters Student Selection Panel Rehabilitation Counseling Department
ALAN LARSON, Vita Page 5 University of Arizona, 2002, 03, & 06 Other Professional Service Inaugural Student Representative National Council of Rehabilitation Educators (NCRE) Executive Board, 2004-06 Courses Taught SFA TEACHING Counseling Skills and Techniques (COU 533): Traditional graduate class teaching basic counseling skills in preparation for students to enter practicum and internship positions Introduction to Rehabilitation Counseling (COU 505): Traditional graduate class introducing the concepts and procedures for the public and private rehabilitation systems Rehabilitation Process and Practice (RHB 405): Traditional undergraduate class on the public and private rehabilitation systems from both the client and counselor perspectives. Psychosocial Aspects of Disability (RHB 383): Traditional undergraduate class on the psychological, social, familial, and medical aspects of disability Interviewing and Helping Skills (RHB 381): Traditional undergraduate class teaching basic interviewing techniques and professional development in the helping professions Disability Narratives (RHB 224): Traditional undergraduate class on the first person experience of living with a disability, also covered disability in the media and political aspects of disability. Introduction to Human Services (SPE 120): Online undergraduate course providing an overview of basic human service professions and the issues facing those professions. Courses Taught University of Arizona Introduction to Disability Studies: Online undergraduate class for employees of RSA majoring in rehabilitation counseling. Introduction to Psychiatric Rehabilitation: Traditional undergraduate class for employees of RSA majoring in rehabilitation counseling.
ALAN LARSON, Vita Page 6 Problems of Drug Abuse: Blended online and traditional instruction methods for this undergraduate survey class for employees of RSA majoring in rehabilitation counseling. Survey of Special Education and Rehabilitation: Online undergraduate class for employees of RSA majoring in rehabilitation counseling. Supervised Casework in Rehabilitation: Blended online and traditional instruction methods for undergrad practicum for employees of RSA majoring in rehabilitation counseling. Graduate Assistant Courses Special Topics in International Disability Research and Policy: Online undergraduate course comparing and contrasting disability policy in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Duties included monitoring participation and homework, grading assignments, and mentoring students as needed. Principles of Rehabilitation: Introductory course for graduate and undergraduates majoring in rehabilitation counseling. Duties included grading tests and papers, assisting with lectures, and mentoring students as needed. Psychosocial, Cultural, and Familial Aspects of Disability: Graduate and undergraduate course for students majoring in rehabilitation counseling. Duties included grading tests and papers, assisting with lectures, and mentoring students as needed. Practicum for Rehabilitation Masters students (2 semesters): Clinical supervision for masters students, teaching of counseling skills in class and one- on- one sessions, mentoring of counseling skill development. Invited Lecturer Disability as a Social Construction: A disability studies approach to redefining disability Deconstructing Helen Keller: A disability studies approach to and reevaluation of Helen Keller s place in the struggle for disability rights Disability as Difference/Diversity: A multicultural approach to redefining disability Myth- busting Disability: Exploding popular (and not so popular) misconceptions regarding people with disabilities The Importance of Labor Market Surveys in Rehabilitation: A presentation on the utility and methodology of the LMS in public and private rehabilitation systems
ALAN LARSON, Vita Page 7 The History of Rehabilitation Legislation: Knowing where rehabilitation came from in order for it to go forward Distance Instructional Technologies SFA Certified Online Instructor Blackboard/WebCT: discussion groups, quizzes, grades, posting of instructional materials Desire2Learn: discussion groups, quizzes, grades, posting of instructional materials Current Research Projects RESEARCH ACTIVITIES Larson, A. B. The development and consequences of work self-efficacy in people with disabilities. Larson, A. B., & Choate, R. O. The able privilege scale: Conceptual properties and educational effects Past Research Activities Theoretical and developmental similarities between self- efficacy and resilience transition youth with disabilities (2011) Student- faculty collaborative writing for publication: A national investigation (2004 06) Conducted Doctoral Student Focus Group regarding National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE) Student Membership Issues, NCRE National Conference, Tucson, AZ (2005) Chair of the NCRE Doctoral Student Research Committee Investigating doctoral student participation in professional organizations (2004 06) Research Assistant for comparing distance and traditional student outcomes in the rehabilitation department (2003 05) Research Assistant for study on coping skills of Masters Student rehabilitation counseling interns (2003) Conducted Graduate Student Focus Group regarding disability issues in MA curriculum (2003) Grants Awarded Service Learning Grant ($500) SFA
ALAN LARSON, Vita Page 8 Perkins College of Education Research Academy ($2000) The Able Privilege Scale: A Pilot Project Professional Organization Memberships National Rehabilitation Association (2012 present) National Council on Rehabilitation Education (2002 - present) American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (2003 - present) American Counseling Association (2003 - present) Texas Counseling Association (2008 - present) Chi Sigma Iota Tau Alpha chapter (2003-06) Advisory Committee, Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling Program, Western Washington University (2000-01) Puget Sound Career Development Association (1998-99) Training, Wage Progression and Retention Committee of the Coordinated Funders Group dealing with Welfare to Work issues in King County (1997-99) Vocational Education Advisory Board for Mount Vernon High School (1995-96) ADA Advisory Board for the City of Anacortes, WA (1994) Awards Teaching Excellence Award (2011-2012). Department of Human Services, Stephen F. Austin State University Nominated for Outstanding Teaching Assistant (2005). University of Arizona, College of Education, Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation and School Psychology Award for Outstanding Service to CSI Chapter (2005). Tau Alpha Chapter, University of Arizona Certificate of Appreciation from Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation (2002).Western Washington University, Graduate Program Advisory Committee
ALAN LARSON, Vita Page 9 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY 2006-14 Professor (Assistant 2006 11, Associate 2011 present) Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX 2005-06 Substance Abuse Counselor Compass Healthcare Tucson, AZ 2002-06 Graduate Associate University of Arizona Tucson, AZ 2000 02 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Seattle, WA 1998-00 Employment Issues Consultant Personnel Retention Services, Inc. (PERTS) Seattle, WA 1998-00 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Concentra Managed Care Lynnwood and Tukwila, WA 1997-98 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Northwest Human Resources Seattle, WA 1993-96 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor People Systems Mount Vernon, WA 1990-93 Manager, Branch Office The Job Team Mount Vernon, WA 1988-90 Program Manager Crestview Children s Home Mount Vernon, WA 1987 88 Research Assistant
ALAN LARSON, Vita Page 10 University of Montana, Masters Program in Special Physical Education Missoula, MT 1986 87 Independent Living Skills Trainer Helping Hands Sheltered Workshop Oak Park, IL 1983 86 Independent Living Skills Trainer Ray Graham Association Community Living Facility Roselle, IL 1981 83 Behavior Specialist & Case Manager Ray Graham Association Sheltered Workshop Addison, IL 1979 81 Summer Camp Counselor (for people with Cerebral Palsy) Shady Oaks Camp Lockport, IL Available upon request REFERENCES