VITACynthia A. Plotts, Ph.D.

Professor of School PsychologyDepartment of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education and School Psychology

Texas State University-San Marcos

Academic/Professional Background

Educational Background

Degree Year University Major Thesis/DissertationPh.D. 1987 University of Texas at Austin School Psychology Toward a Typology of

Reading Disabilities: A Multivariate-Empirical

Classification Study

B.S. 1979 University of Texas at Austin Elementary Education with Special Education Endorsement (K-12)

University Experience

Position University DatesProfessor of School Texas State University San Marcos 2012-presentPsychology

Associate Professor Texas State University San Marcos 2004-2012of School Psychology

Assistant Professor Texas State University-San Marcos 1998-2004of School Psychology

Adjunct Assistant Professor Southwest Texas State University 1990-1998of School Psychology

Adjunct Assistant Professor University of Texas at Austin 1995-1997

of School Psychology

Assistant Instructor University of Texas at Austin 1982-1985

D. Relevant Professional Experience

Position Entity DatesConsulting Neuropsychologist Texas Hill Country School 2005-present

Private practice in neuropsychology San Marcos, Texas 2010-present

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Private practice in psychology Austin, Texas 1988-1998 Staff Psychologist University of Texas at Austin Speech and Hearing Center 1993-1997

School Psychologist Austin Independent School District 1987-1990

Psychology Intern Camden Child and Family 1985-1986 Center , Camden, Maine

Special Education Teacher Wooten Elementary 1979-1981 Austin Independent School District

Other Professional Credentials

Licensed Psychologist, Texas State Board of Examiners of PsychologistsLicense #2-3618

TEACHING

Courses Taught:

GRADUATE:

Texas State University-San Marcos

SPSY 5300 Interviewing, Counseling, and Consulting in School PsychologySPSY 5305 Standardized TestingSPSY 5369 Counseling Techniques with Children and AdolescentsSPSY 5376 Psychoeducational AssessmentSPSY 5377 Social, Emotional and Behavioral AssessmentSPSY 5380 Individual and Group Counseling Techniques for School PsychologySPSY 5386 Consultation and Professional Issues in School PsychologySPSY 5387 Data-Based Decision MakingSPSY 5389 Practicum in School PsychologySPSY 5396 Biological Bases of BehaviorSPSY 6301/02 Professional Internship in School PsychologyCOUN 5368 Developmental Issues in Counseling Children, Adolescents, and AdultsSPSY 5394 Multicultural Issues in School PsychologySPSY 5378 Basic Psychopharmacology for School Psychologists (online course)

UNDERGRADUATE:

US 1100 Freshman Seminar

University of Texas at Austin

GRADUATE:

SPSY 480P Individual Testing

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SPSY 489H Psychoeducational Assessment & Intervention

UNDERGRADUATE:

SPSY 332E(S) Psychological Foundations of Elementary (Secondary) Education

TEACHING AWARDS:

Favorite Professor, Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Texas State University, 2012

Favorite Professor, Alpha Chi National Honor Society, Texas State University, 2011

Runner-Up, Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching, College of Education, 2001

SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE

Books

Plotts, C. A., & Lasser, J. (2013). The School Psychologist as Counselor: A Practitioner’s Handbook. Bethesda, MD: National Association of School Psychologists.

Webber, J., & Plotts, C. (2008). Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: Theory and Practice (5th Ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Scholwinski, E.J. & Plotts, C. A. (2002). Special Education Guide for Texas Administrators. Bulverde, TX: Omni Publishers.

Supplemental Materials

Theodosis, N., Plotts, C., & Webber, J. (2008). Test Bank, to accompany Emotional and Behavioral disorders: Theory and Practice (5th Ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Plotts, C., Webber, J., & Billingsley, G. (2008). Instructor’s Manual, to accompany Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: Theory and Practice (5th Ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Theodosis, N., & Plotts, C. (2008). Companion Website (for students) to accompany Emotional and Behavioral Disorders: Theory and Practice (5th Ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Book Chapter

Plotts, C.A. (2012). Assessment of emotional/behavioral disorders. In J. P. Bakken, F. E. Obiakor, & Rotatori, T. (Eds.), Advances in Special Education, 51-85. Bingley,

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UK: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.

Book Entries

Plotts, C.A. (2003). Aarskog syndrome. In E.F. Jantzen & C.R. Reynolds (Eds.), Childhood Disorders: Diagnostic Desk Reference, 1-2. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Plotts, C.A. (2003). Cat-eye syndrome. In C. R. Reynolds & E.F. Jantzen (Eds.), Childhood Disorders: Diagnostic Desk Reference, 110-111. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Plotts, C.A. (2003). Hallervorden-Spatz disorder. In C. R. Reynolds & E.F. Jantzen (Eds.), Childhood Disorders: Diagnostic Desk Reference, 276-277. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Plotts, C.A. (2003). Hutchinson-Gilford progeria disorder. In C. R. Reynolds & E.F. Jantzen (Eds.), Childhood Disorders: Diagnostic Desk Reference, 300-301. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Plotts, C.A. (2003). Meningomyelocele disorder. In C. R. Reynolds & E.F. Jantzen (Eds.), Childhood Disorders: Diagnostic Desk Reference, 409-411. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Refereed Journal Articles

Vega, D., Lasser, J., Plotts, C. (2015). Global Migration: The Need for Culturally Competent School Psychologists. School Psychology International, 36, 358-374.

Jantz, P., & Plotts, C. (2014). Integrating neuropsychology and school psychology: Potential and pitfalls. Contemporary School Psychology, DOI 10.1007/s40688-013-0006-2

Klose, L., Plotts, C., & Kozeneski, N., & Skinner-Foster, J. (2012). A review of assessment tools for diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders: Implications for school practice. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 37(4), 236-242.

Klose, L.M., Plotts, C., & Lasser, J. (2011). Participants’ Evaluation of Consultation: Implications for Training in School Psychology. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education. DOI: 10.1080/02602938.2011.576310

Klose, L.M., Plotts, C., & Lasser, J. (2010). Qualitative analysis of teacher and graduate student evaluations of consultation training experiences. Trainers’ Forum, 29(1), 24-37.

Plotts, C., Lasser, J., & Prater, S. (2008). Exploring sandplay therapy: Applications to individuals with traumatic brain injury. International Journal of Play Therapy,

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17(2), 138-153.

Plotts, C. & Livermore, C. (2007). Russell-Silver syndrome: A nonverbal learning disability case study. Applied Neuropsychology, 14(2), 124-134.

McGee, J., & Plotts, C. (2005, Winter). Should I stay or should I go? The school, the law, and the child with a brain injury, Premier Outlook, 5(24), 4-10.

Plotts, C., Scribner, A.P., Price, L, & Scholwinski, E. (2004, Winter). Predictors and patterns of performance on the National School Psychology Exam in a specialist-level school psychology program. Trainer’s Forum, 23(2), 8-15.

Ross-Gordon, J., Plotts, C., Joesel, J. N., & Wells, R. (2003). Assessment of adult learning disabilities: Multiple perspectives. Adult Basic Education: An Interdisciplinary Journal, 13(3), 131-145.

Plotts, C., & Webber, J. (2001-2002). The role of developmental histories in the screening and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders. Assessment for Effective Intervention, 27(1 & 2), 19-26.

Plotts, C. (2001). Recognizing LD, ADHD, and TBI in adults. Adult Learning,12(2), 5–7.

Plotts, C., Plotts, P., & Palomares, R. (2000, Winter). Duty to warn? Not in Texas. The Texas School Psychologist, 7(3), 2-3.

Plotts, C. & Ross-Gordon, J. (1999). Adult learning disability assessment: Issues in postsecondary settings. The Texas School Psychologist, 7(2), 17.

Plotts, C. (1998, Winter). Review of Policy statement for documentation of a learning disability in adolescents and adults by Educational Testing Service. The Texas School Psychologist, 6 (2), 2-3.

Holder, C. & Dodge, R. (1987). Professional internships in school psychology: Fact or fiction? Professional Psychology, 18, 536-539.

Abstracts

Plotts, C.A., & Jantz, P.B. (2012). Transition to School Following TBI: A Qualitative Analysis of Parents' Experiences. The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation [Abstracts], 27(5), E1-E41 (0059).

Plotts, C. A., & McGee, J. (2011). Misclassification in transition to public school for children with traumatic brain injury. The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation [Abstracts]. 26, 408-409.

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McGee, J., & Plotts, C. (2002). Personality disturbance in adolescents following childhood TBI. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology [Abstracts], 17, 786.

Plotts, C.A. (2000). A case study of nonverbal learning disability in a subject with Russell-Silver syndrome. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology [Abstracts], 15, 806.

Reports

Plotts, C., Ryser, G., & Price, L. (2008, November). TBI Needs and Resources Assessment. Report of findings from grant funded research prepared for the Texas State Dept. of State Health Services and the Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council.

PRESENTATIONS

International Conferences

Plotts, C.A., & Jantz, P.B. (2012, September). Transition to School Following TBI: A Qualitative Analysis of Parents' Experiences. Poster presentation accepted for the North American Brain Injury Society's Tenth Annual Conference on Brain Injury in Miami, Florida.

Jantz, P.B. & Plotts, C. (2012, March). Transition to school after traumatic brain injury: Parent perceptions. Poster presented at Ninth World Congress on Brain Injury, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Plotts, C.A., & McGee, J. (2011, September). Misclassification in Transition to Public School for Children with Traumatic brain Injury. Poster presentation for the North American Brain Injury Society's Ninth Annual Conference on Brain Injury in New Orleans, Louisiana.

National Conferences

Plotts, C., Hernandez, A., & McBride, T. (2015). Pediatric Psychopharmacology for School Psychologists: Development of an Online Course. Poster presented at the annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists in Orlando, FL.

Plotts, C.A. (2010, March). Identification and School Transition for Children with Traumatic Brain Injury. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists in Chicago, Ill.

Klose, L., & Plotts, C. A. (2010, March). Early Red Flags for Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Path Analysis. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists in Chicago, Ill.

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Klose, L., & Plotts, C. (2009, February). Participants’ Evaluation of Consultation: Implications for Training in School Psychology. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists in Boston, MA.

Frankel, S., McLeroy, M., Perez, J., & Plotts, C. (2008, February). CARES: A Model for Autism Assessment, Intervention, and Research. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists in New Orleans, LA.

Plotts, C. (2007, March). Comparison of Executive Functions across Measures in Traumatic Brain Injury. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists in New York City, New York.

Plotts, C., Lasser, J., & Prater, S. (2006, August). Sandtray Therapy with Traumatically-Brain Injured Adolescents. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Clark, K., Canu, R., Davis, J., Kuchar, T., Plotts, C., & McGee, J. (2003, August). Traumatic Brain Injury Case Study: Educational Misclassification and Programming Implications. Paper presented at the annual conference of the American Psychological Association in Toronto, Ontario.

Plotts, C., Scribner, A., Scholwinski, E., & Price, L. (2003, April). Predictors and

Patterns of Performance on the NSPE in a Specialist-level School Psychology Program. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association of School Psychologists in Toronto, Ontario.

McGee, J., & Plotts, C. (2002, October). Personality Disturbance in Adolescents following TBI. Poster session presented at the annual conference of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Miami Beach, Fla.

Plotts, C.A. & Ross-Gordon, J. (2001, February). Adult LD Assessment: Transition from High School to College. Poster session presented at the International Learning Disability Association Conference, New York City, NY.

Plotts, C.A., Frevert, D., Leal, A., & Rayburg, J. (2001, April). LD Assessment for College-bound Students: The High School Perspective. Paper presented at the National Association for School Psychologists Conference, Washington, D.C.

Ross-Gordon, J., Plotts, C.A., Leal, A., Noble, J., & Wells, R. (2000, June). Assessment of Adult Learning Disabilities: A Triangulated Study. Paper presented at the Adult Education Research Conference, East Lansing, Michigan.

Plotts, C.A. & Ross-Gordon, J. (2000, April). Adult Learning Disability Assessment: College Student Experiences. Paper presented at the DEED Conference in Rochester, N.Y.

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Plotts, C.A. (2000, November). A Case Study of Nonverbal Learning Disability in a Subject with Russell-Silver Syndrome. Poster presented at the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Orlando, Florida.

State and Regional Conferences

Jantz, P.B., Plotts, C., & Cotterell, M. (2012). Difficulties in transition back to school. Presented at Brain Injury Association of Texas, 28th Annual Statewide Conference, Austin, TX.

Scholwinski, E., & Plotts, C. (2002, January). Campus-based Issues in Special Education. Presentation at 1st annual Assistant Principal Conference at Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX.

Plotts, C.A. (2000, February). Russell-Silver Syndrome: A nonverbal learning disability case study. Poster presented at the Texas Association of School Psychologists for the Annual Statewide Conference, Dallas, TX.

Plotts, C.A. & Ross-Gordon, J. (2000, February). Assessment Experiences of Adults with Learning Disabilities in the College Setting. Poster presented at the Texas Association of School Psychologists for the Annual Statewide Conference, Dallas, TX.

Ross-Gordon, J. & Plotts, C.A. (2000, February). Assessment of Learning Disabilities: Experiences of Adult Education Providers in Selected Texas Programs. Paper presented at the Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education for the Annual Statewide Conference.

Invited Talks, Lectures, and Presentations

Plotts, C. (2015, March 27). Counseling Interventions for School Psychologists. Presented to the California Association of School Psychologists, Sacramento, CA.

Plotts, C., & Lasser, J. (2013, November 15). Best Practices in Counseling as a Related Service. Presented to Licensed Specialists in School Psychology at Region XIII Service Center, Austin, Texas.

Plotts, C. (2013, October). Data-Based Decision Making. Praxis review session presented to Association of School Psychology Students, Texas State University.

Plotts, C., & Lasser, J. (2013, September 25). Developing High Quality Counseling IEPs. Webinar for the National Association of School Psychologists.

Plotts, C. (2012, October). Texas State University School Psychology Program. Presented to University of Houston Downtown’s Get Psyched Week Graduate School

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Workshop, Houston, TX.

Plotts, C., & Lasser, J. (2011). Counseling as a related service. Presented to Licensed Specialists in School Psychology for Comal Independent School District, New Braunfels, TX.

Plotts, C. (2011). Children with Traumatic Brain Injury in Texas: Identification, Services, and Outcomes. Presented to Rescare Premier Educational Seminar, August 18, 2011.

Plotts, C. (2009). Biological Bases of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders. Presented to Special Educators Summer Workshop, August 4, 2009.

Plotts, C. (2009). Projective Testing and Interpretation. Presented to the Clinic for Autism Research, Evaluation, and Support, August 5, 2009.

Plotts, C., & Ryser, G. (2008). TBI needs and Resources Assessment: Preliminary Report. Presented to the Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council on November 17, 2008.

Plotts, C. (2008). Using an Online Neuroanatomy Instructional Tool to Develop Instructional and Assessment Techniques in a Graduate Class. Presentation to a Technology Integration seminar on March 31, 2008.

Plotts, C. (2006). Use of Sandtray with Traumatically Brain-injured Children and Adolescents. Presentation to the Association of School Psychology Students on November 9, 2006.

Plotts, C. (2006). Sandtray Therapy with Traumatically Brain-injured Adolescents. Presentation to the Austin Neuropsychological Society on May 1, 2006.

Plotts, C. (2005). Assessment of Executive Function in Children. Presentation to the School Psychology Interns and Supervisors on Sept. 23, 2005.

Plotts, L., Klose, L., & George, C. (2005). Lessons Learned in the NASP Approval Process. Presentation to the Texas Association of Trainers on Oct. 26, 2005.

Plotts, C. (2005). The Neuropsychology of Violence. Presentation to the Association of School Psychology Students on November 11, 2005.

Plotts, C. A. (2003). Assessment Issues in the Schools. Presentation to doctoral interns at the Austin Neurological Clinic on September 15, 2003.

Plotts, C., & Clark, K. (2002). Administering and Interpreting Raven’s Progressive Matrices. A presentation to the coordinators of the San Marcos CISD gifted and talented programs on October 11, 2002.

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Plotts, C. (2001). Self-esteem: What It Is and How to Find It. Talks presented to the SWT Bobcat Women’s Basketball Team on September 12, 2001.

Plotts, C. (1995, 1996). Intellectual Assessment Theory and Techniques. Three invited lectures to classes in Speech Communications and Disorders, University of Texas at Austin.

Plotts, C. (1994). The UT Speech & Hearing Center Psychological Services Program and Practicum Opportunities. Invited talk to SWTSU practicum students, San Marcos, Texas.

Plotts, C. (1990, 1991). Suicide Awareness and Prevention. Two invited presentations to Austin ISD Peer Assisted Leadership Program Annual Retreat, Mo Ranch, Texas.

Holder, C. & Palmer, C. (1990). Parenting for Grandparents. Invited talk to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren group, Austin, Texas.

Holder, C., Palmer, C., & Baran, S. (1989). Building Children’s Self-Esteem. Invited presentation to Round Rock ISD Parent-Teacher Association, Round Rock, Texas.

Consultancies

Consulting Neuropsychologist, Texas Hill Country School

Psychologist/Neuropsychologist, Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitation Services

Other Works not in Print

a. Works “submitted” or “under review”

Garcia-Joslin, J., Carillo, G., Guzman, V., Vega, D., Plotts, C., & Lasser, J. (under review). Latino Immigration:Preparing School Psychologists to Meet Students’ Needs.

b. Works “ in progress”

c. Other works not in print

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS/HONORS:

Runner-Up, Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activities, College of Education, 2008

GRANTS

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Funded Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts

Plotts, C. (2013). Participation in Sloan-C Consortium Online Teaching Certificate Program. Developed plan for online Psychopharmacology course to be offered in the Summer 2014 session.

Plotts, C. (2011). Technology Integration Workshop Proposal: Faculty supervision and evaluation of intern performance. Accepted by Instructional Technologies Support. $1200

Plotts, C. (2006). Technology Integration Workshop Proposal: Using an online neuroanatomy instructional tool to develop instructional and assessment techniques in a graduate class. Accepted by Instructional Technologies Support. $1200

Plotts, C. (2004). Dean-Woodcock Neuropsychological Assessment System. Woodcock-Munoz Foundation Instructional Materials Grant for the Dean-Woodcock Sensory Motor Battery, 12 test kits, approximately $3,300

Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts

Lasser, J., & Plotts, C. (2014). Psychoeducational Assessment in the 21st Century: Tablet-Based Tools. Proposal Requesting Student Computing Resources. Amount requested: $4,788.

Lasser, J., Schmidt, E., & Plotts, C. (2008). Enhancing Technological Opportunities for Graduate Students within the Professional Counseling and School Psychology Programs. Student Computing Resources Proposal. Amount $13, 248

Schmidt, E. A., Lasser, J., & Plotts, C. (2007). Enhancing technological opportunities in the assessment and counseling clinic for graduate students within the professional counseling and school psychology programs. Student Computing Resources Proposal. Amount: $25, 340.40.

Plotts, C. (2005). Equity and Access Training Grant to train bilingual school psychologists

Funded External Grants and Contracts

Plotts, C., Ryser, G., & Price, L. (2007-08). Traumatic brain injury needs and resources assessment. Grant proposal to the Texas State Department of Health Services. Amount: $30,000

Submitted, but not Funded, External Grants and Contracts

Plotts, C. & Lasser, J. (2013). Project SUPERB: Scholars Using Psychology and Education to Reach Bilinguals. Office of Special Education’s Combined Priority for Personnel Preparation (CFDA 84.325K), Focus area D: Training Programs for

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Minority Institutions. Amount Requested: $888,474.

Plotts, C.A. School-based approach to traumatic brain injury. Grant proposal submitted in Dec., 1999 to the U.S. Dept. of Education, Washington, C.D. Amount: $444,699.00

Funded Internal Grants and Contracts

Jantz, P.B., & Plotts, C. (2012). Transition to school after traumatic brain injury: Parent perceptions. Texas State University Research Enhancement Program. $16,000.00

Klose, L., & Plotts, C. (2008). Exploratory analysis of factors associated with autism spectrum disorders. Texas State University Research Enhancement Program. Amount: $16,000.00

Ross-Gordon, J. & Plotts, C. (1999). Assessment of Adults with Learning Disabilities. Southwest Texas State University Research Enhancement Grant. Amount: $7,592.00

Plotts, C.A. & Ross-Gordon, J.(1999). Assessment of adults with learning disabilities. College of Education Dean’s Scholarly/Creative Activity Grant. Amount: $4,090.00

Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Grants

Plotts, C.A. (2008). Exploratory Analysis of factors associated with autism spectrum disorders. Joanne Cole Mitte Grant Proposal. Amount: $25,000.00 (not funded; review not completed due to discontinuation of Texas State relationship with Mitte Foundation)

Plotts, C. A. & Lasser, J. (2003). Development of a psychometric tool for the assessment of visibility management. Research Enhancement Grant Proposal 3 to the TX State University-San Marcos University Research Enhancement Program. Amount: $8000.00

FELLOWSHIPS, AWARDS, HONORS:

Honorary Guest Coach, Texas State vs. Western Kentucky football game, 2013

Outstanding Doctoral Level School Psychologist, Texas Association of School Psychologists, 2010

Christine Warren Anderson Award for Work with Children and Families, University of Texas at Austin, 1985

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University Fellowship, University of Texas at Austin, 1983-1984

National Institute of Mental Health Traineeship Stipend, University of Texas at Austin, 1981-83

SERVICE

Institutional

University:

Member, University Common Experience Committee, 2013-2014

Alternate, College of Education Tenure and Promotion Review Committee, 2013-2014

Outside College Representative, Tenure and Promotion Review Committee, 2010-2011

Volunteer Mentor, University Faculty/Student Mentor Program, 2009-2010, 2013-2014

Member, CARES Executive Committee, 2007-2012

Member, Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching Selection Committee, 2008

Member, Multidisciplinary Autism Diagnostic Clinic Planning Committee, 2006

Member, Graduate College Scholarship Committee, 2004-2005

Member, Education Coordinating Council (formerly Casa Esperanza Advisory Board), 1999-2005

Faculty Usher, College Commencement, Spring 2003

Faculty Marshal, College Commencement, Winter 2002

Faculty Marshal, Graduate College Commencement, Spring, 2000

Participant, Graduate College Student Orientation, Fall 2000

Faculty Contact, Career Services

Member, Multidisciplinary Autism Diagnostic Clinic Planning Committee, 2006

Member, Graduate College Scholarship Committee, 2004-2005

Member, Education Coordinating Council (formerly Casa Esperanza Advisory Board),

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1999-2005

Faculty Usher, College Commencement, Spring 2003

Faculty Marshal, College Commencement, Winter 2002

Faculty Marshal, Graduate College Commencement, Spring, 2000

Participant, Graduate College Student Orientation, Fall 2000

College:

Member, Research Enhancement Program Proposal Review Committee, 2012

Member, Research Enhancement Program Proposal Review Committee, 2009-2010

Member, Special Education Program Search Committee, 2009-2010

Member, College of Education Associate Dean for Research Selection Committee, Summer, 2008

Mentor, Texas State University, 2008-2009

Mentor, College of Education Scholar/Mentor Program, 2007

Member, Special Education Faculty Search Committee, 2005-2007

Member, EAPS Chair Search Committee, 2002-2003

Member, Ph.D. Advisory Committee, 2002-present

Chair, College of Education Graduate Scholarship Committee, 2002-2005

Member, College of Education Scholarship Committee, 2000-2002

Mentor, College of Education Scholar/Mentor Program

Member, Special Education Faculty Search Committee, 2005-2007

Member, EAPS Chair Search Committee, 2002-2003

Member, Ph.D. Advisory Committee, 2002-present

Chair, College of Education Graduate Scholarship Committee, 2002-2005

Member, College of Education Scholarship Committee, 2000-2002

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Departmental:

Member, Workload PPS Review Committee, 2013-2014

Member, GIA/DIA Course Review Committee, 2012-2013

Member, Annual Review Revision Committee, 2012-2013

Member, School Psychology Program Search Committee, 2012-2013

Mentor, Dr. Paul Jantz, 2011-2013

School Psychology Program Coordinator, 2004-2010

Member, Committee to revise adjunct faculty evaluation PPS, 2010

Member, Counseling Program Search Committee, 2009-2010

Member, Program Coordinators Committee, 2009-2010

Member, Tenure and Promotion PPS Committee, 2007

Chair, Counseling Program Search Committee, 2004-2005

Chair, School Psychology Program Search Committee, 2004-2005

Chair, Graduate Assistant Committee, 2001-2003

Co-Chair, Library Acquisitions Approval Committee, 1999-2012

Student Advisor, School Psychology Program, 1998-present

Member, Tenure and Promotion Policy Revision Committee, 2002

Organized School Psychology Week function, hosted by student organization officers and attended by students, faculty, and intern panel, 2000-2001

Member, Teaching/Evaluation Committee, Fall 2001

Organized recruitment visit for Dallas ISD, including faculty/student presentation and student interviews, 2000-2002

Member, Faculty Search Committee, Developmental & Adult Education Program, 2000-2001

Member, Faculty Search Committee, Counseling Program, 1999-2000

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Program:

Participant, Monarch Center Grant Proposal Work Session, December 13-14, 2013 to revise Project SUPERB: Scholars Using Psychology and Education to Reach Bilinguals. Office of Special Education’s Combined Priority for Personnel Preparation (CFDA 84.325K), Focus area D: Training Programs for Minority Institutions

Coordinator, Comprehensive Oral Exam, School Psychology Program, 1998-2002; 2010-2011; 2011-2014

Member, Admissions Committee, 1998-present

Member, Faculty Search Committee, 2010-2011; 2011-2013

Coordinator of Internship, School Psychology Program, 2010-2011

Coordinator of Student Practica, School Psychology Program, 1998-2002

Professional:

Invited Textbook Manuscript Reviewer, A Relational Developmental Approach to Child Psychotherapy by Axelman, M., & Shapiro, J. Lyceum Books, Inc., 2015.

Invited Manuscript Reviewer, Developing a short form of the psychoeducational profile-third edition for children with autism spectrum disorder, Journal of Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2015 (reviewed original and resubmitted manuscripts)

Invited Manuscript Reviewer, Childhood placement in special education and adult well-being, Journal of Special Education, 2015.

Invited Manuscript Reviewer, Development of a 13-item form of the Asperger syndrome diagnostic scale, Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2015.

Invited Textbook Prospectus Reviewer, Fournier, C. J., & Potts, D. R. Adolescent Group Therapy: A Practical Guide, Sage Publications, 2013.

Invited Textbook Revision Reviewer, Prout, H. T. & Brown, D. T., Counseling and Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents, 5th Edition. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, 2012.

Examiner for the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Oral Examination for Licensure, (Neuropsychology and School Psychology areas), 1995-present

Member, School Psychology Trainers Committee, 1998-present

Member, Higher Education Task Force for the Texas Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory

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Council (a joint endeavor of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Dept. of Health), 2001-2012

Proposal Reviewer, National Association of School Psychologists for 2004, 2010 National Conference

Guest Editor, Journal of Special Education, 2009

Chair, Public Relations & Information Committee, Texas Association of School Psychologists, 1999-2001

Member, National Association of School Psychologists

Member, Texas Association of School Psychologists

Community:

Member, Program Review Evaluation Committee for Austin ISD Department of Special Education Evaluation Services, Fall 2013

SERVICE HONORS AND AWARDS

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