1985-1987 Assistant Professor, Psychology Department, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL

1984-1985 School Psychologist, Rural Champaign County, Special Education

Cooperative, Champaign, IL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

Employment History (continued)

1982-1984 Coordinator of Psychological Services, Clarke County Schools,

Athens, GA

Spring, 1982 School Psychometrist, Clarke County Schools, Athens, GA

Summer, 1982 Graduate Assistant, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

1980-1982 Teaching Assistant, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

1979-1980 Social Studies and Psychology Teacher, Princeton High School, Cincinnati, OH

1977-1978 Research Assistant, Department of Educational Psychology, Miami University, Oxford, OH

Internships and Practicums

Clarke County Schools, Spring Quarter 1983, Fall Quarter 1983

High Risk Clinic, Clarke County Health Department, Athens

General Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital, Athens, GA, Summer, 1983

Preschool Clinic, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Georgia,

Spring Quarter 1982

Reading Clinic, University of Georgia; Fall, Spring Quarters, 1981-1982

Clarke County Schools, Fall Quarter 1981, Winter Quarter 1982

Honors

AAUW Notable Woman Award (2000) Indiana Chapter

IUP Graduate School & Research Public Service Award (2000)

Phi Kappa Phi Certificate of Appreciation (2000)

IUP College of Education Teacher-Scholar Award (1991-92)

Outstanding Young Women of America Award Recipient (1988)

Eastern Illinois University Booth Library Fellowship (Spring 1987)

Alpha Lambda Delta (Freshman honorary)

Phi Eta Sigma (Freshman honorary)

Kappa Delta Pi (Education honorary)

Phi Kappa Phi (Interdisciplinary honorary)

Miami University Alumni Merit Scholarship, 1977-1978

Miami University Undergraduate Fellowship, 1978-1979

CORDS, Miami University Women's Service Organization, 1975-1979

Instruction

Courses taught 1980-1987 at University of Georgia and Eastern Illinois University:

Undergraduate

Learning and Motivation

Adolescent Psychology

Psychology of the Exceptional Child

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)

Instruction (continued)

Graduate

Personality Assessment

Seminar in Brain-Behavior Relationships

Seminar in Professional School Psychology

Behavior Disorders and Developmental Disabilities Seminar

Courses taught at IUP:

Undergraduate

EDSP 202 Educational Psychology (now EDSP 102)

EDSP 377 Educational Tests and Measurements (now EDSP 477

Assessment of Student Learning)

EDSP 378 Learning

EDSP 481 Strategic Learning (Workshop)

Graduate

EDSP 578 Learning (now EDSP 675 Learning and Instruction)

EDSP 581 Strategic Learning (Workshop)

EDSP 751 Internship II

EDSP 763 Projective Techniques

EDSP 764 Seminar in School Psychology I

EDSP 762 Psychotherapy and Group Dynamics

EDSP 765 Seminar in School Psychology II

EDSP 762 Crisis Counseling and Consultation in Instructional

Settings (course revision) Fall, 1990

EDSP 718 Instructional Consultation

SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS

Books

Rafoth, M.A. (2001) Instructor's Manual for Educational Psychology by Robert Sternberg and Wendy Williams. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon.

Rafoth, M.A. (1999). Inspiring independent learning. Washington, DC: National Education Association Professional Library.

Rafoth, M.A., Leal, L., & DeFabo, L. (1993). Strategies for learning and remembering: Study skills across the curriculum. Washington, DC: National Education

Association Professional Library.

Monographs

Rafoth, M.A., & DeFabo, L. (1990). Study skills. Washington, DC: National

Education Association Professional Library.

Book Chapters

Rafoth, M.A. (under contract). Prevention of Academic Failure. Encyclopedia of Applied Psychology. Academic Press.

Rafoth, M.A. (2002). Independent study in schools. Encyclopedia of Education.

NY: MacMillan Reference USA.

SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS (continued)

Book Chapters (continued)

Rafoth, M.A. (2002). Best practices in preventing academic failure and promoting

alternatives to retention. Best practices in school psychology, (Vol. IV), Silver Springs, MD: National Association of School Psychology.

Rafoth, M.A. (1997). Learning strategies. In George Bear, Kathleen Minke, & Alex Thomas (Eds.), Children's Needs II. Washington, DC. National Association of School Psychologists.

Rafoth, M.A., & Carey, K. (1995). Best practices in assisting with promotion and

retention decisions. In A. Thomas and J. Grimes (Eds.), Best practices in school psychology, (Vol. III), Washington, DC: National Association of School Psychologists.

Dawson, M., Rafoth, M.A., & Carey, K. (1990). Best practices in assisting with

promotion and retention decisions. In A. Thomas and J. Grimes (Eds.), Best practices in school psychology, (Vol. II), Washington, DC: National Association of School Psychologists.

Refereed Articles and Reviews

Rafoth, M.A. (Winter 1999). Five ways to meet the needs of individual students by

strengthening the regular curriculum. Insight (Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania , 19 (2), I and II.

Rafoth, M.A. (Spring-Summer 1998). Sharing the secret: Peer tutoring and

independent learning. Teaching and Change, 5 (3-4), 243-258.

Rafoth, M.A. (Winter 1998). Five ways to increase your knowledge of the regular

curriculum (and become a more effective school psychologist). Insight (Association of School Psychologists of PA) 18 (2), 11.

Reprinted: Spring 1998 Scope (Western Association of School Psychologists)

Spring 1998 Dialogue(Georgia Association of School

Psychologists)

Spring 1998 The Texas School Psychologist

Summer 1998 Louisiana School Psychologist

Summer 1998 Protocol (Maryland School Psychology Association)

Fall 1998 OSPA Bulletin (Oregon School Psychologists Assn.)

Rafoth, M.A. (1997, April). Guidelines for developing screening programs.

Psychology in the schools, 34 (2), 129-142.

Rafoth, M.A., Quirk, K. (1997, May). A review of the Kindergarten Diagnostic Instrument. Communique, 25 (7), 1-3 (insert).

Levinson, E., Rafoth, M.A., & Sanders, M. (1994). Employment-related differences

between male and female school psychologists. Psychology in the Schools. XXXII (3), pp.

Rafoth, M.A., & Leal, L. (1993, September). Improving the study skills of middle

school students. Middle School Journal, 51-54.

Rafoth, M.A. (1992, October). A review of School Readiness: Assessment and

Educational Issues by Gilbert Gredler. Communique, 21 (2), 22.

Rafoth, M.A. (1992). A review of the Screening Test of Educational Prerequisites.

In D. Keyser and R.C. Sweetland (Eds.), Test Critiques, Vol. IX. Kansas City, MO: Test Corporation of America.

SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS (continued)

Refereed Articles and Reviews (continued)

Rafoth, M.A. (1991, May). Ready or not? Ready for what? Retention and the first

years of school. National Association of School Psychologist's Communique, 19 (7), 11.

Russo, A.E., & Rafoth, M.A. (1991, May). Is a developmental subspeciality a

necessity for school psychologists? Preschool Interests, 6 (3), 1-3.

Leal, L., & Rafoth, M.A. (1991). Facilitating memory strategy development: What

teachers do makes a difference. Intervention in School and Clinic, 26 (4), 234-237.

Dawson, P., & Rafoth, M.A. (1991). Student retention: Does it help or hurt?

National Association of Elementary School Principals' Streamlined Seminar, 9 (3), 1-7.

Rafoth, M.A., & Carey, K. (1991, January). A survey of state level contacts for

school psychology regarding retention- promotion practices: Are we evaluating the risks and benefits? Psychology in the Schools, 28, 35-42.

Levinson, E., & Rafoth, M.A. (1990). A review of the Career Assessment

Inventories for the Learning Disabled. In D. Keyser and R.C. Sweetland (Eds.), Test Critiques, Vol. VIII. Kansas City, MO: Test Corporation of America, 70-75.

Rafoth, M.A., & Rattan, G. (1990). A review of the Test of Early Socioemotional

Development. In D. Keyser and R.C. Sweetland (Eds.), Test Critiques, Vol. VIII. Kansas City, MO: Test Corporation of America, 698-702.

Rafoth, M.A. (1990). Early identification of learning disabilities and language

deficits--a key relationship. Preschool Interests, 5 (3), 4-7.

Rafoth, M.A. (1990). Assessment of processing deficits in children with learning

disabilities - Does it lead to successful remedial strategies? LD Forum,

15 (2), 26.

Rafoth, M.A. (1990). A review of the Cognitive Abilities Scale. Preschool Interests,

5 (2), 1-4.

Rafoth, M.A., & McCormick, C. (1989). A reading intervention with disadvantaged

students: Reducing the need for special services. Tennessee's Children, 3 (1), 13-17.

Rafoth, M.A., & Rattan, G. (1988). A review of the Cognitive Skills Assessment

Battery. In D. Keyser and R.C. Sweetland (Eds.), Test Critiques, Vol. VII. Kansas City, MO: Test Corporation of America.

Rafoth, M.A., Dawson, M., & Carey, K. (1988). Support paper for the National

Association of School Psychologists position statement on retention. Washington, DC:

National Association of School Psychologists.

Rafoth, M.A. (1987). Early identification of learning disabilities using the

Meeting Street School Screening Test. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 21 (3), 186-188.

Rafoth, M.A. (1987). Review of The Practice of Child Therapy (Eds.: R.J. Morris

and T.R. Kratochwill). Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, 4 (2), 143-144.

Rafoth, M.A. (1987). Inferring processing deficits with the WISC-R. School

Psychology in Illinois, 8 (5).

Rafoth, M.A. (1986). Assessing deficits in basic psychological processes: Getting

to the heart of a learning disability. School Psychology in Illinois, 8 (2).

Rafoth, M.A. (1986). New Tools in L.D. assessment: The Matrix Analogies Test.

School Psychology in Illinois, 7 (8).

SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS (continued)

Refereed Articles and Reviews (continued)

Rafoth, M.A. (1986). Attention deficit disorder/hyperactivity: The diagnostic

dilemma. School Psychology in Illinois, 7 (7).

Rafoth, M.A. (1986). Current issues and research in the field of learning

disabilities. School Psychology in Illinois, 7 (6).

Rafoth, M.A. (1984). Early identification of learning disabilities. Resources in

Education (ERIC Document production Service No. ED276170).

Rafoth, M.A. & Richmond, B.O. (1983). Useful terms in psychoeducational reports:

A survey of students, teachers, and psychologists. Psychology in the Schools, 20, 346-350.

Leal, L., & Rafoth, M.A. Teacher perceptions and expectations of elementary school

students' study skills.

Curriculum Guides

Rafoth, M.A. (2002). SafetyNet: Pittsburgh Adopt-A-School Program.

Rafoth, M.A. (1995). A learning strategies guide for middle school. Leechburg

School District.

Rafoth, M.A. (1995). A learning strategies guide for high school. Leechburg

School District.

Rafoth, M.A. (1994). A learning strategies curriculum for third, fourth, and fifth

grades. Blairsville-Saltsburg School District.

Rafoth, M.A. (1993). A learning strategies curriculum for kindergarten, first, and

second grades. Blairsville-Saltsburg School District.

CONTRACT AND GRANT ACTIVITY

Funded Research and Program Evaluations

Rafoth, M.A. (2002-03). Evaluation of the Parent-Child at Home Program. Awarded to CEPE by ARIN Intermediate Unit.

Rafoth, M.A. (2002-03). Formative Evaluation of School Assisted Instructional Learning Program. Awarded by DoDEA (through CEPE).

Rafoth, M.A. (2002-03). Report on Evaluation of Delivery Platforms for Distance Education. Awarded by DoDEA.

Rafoth, M.A. (2002-03). Development of an Instrument for Evaluation of Distance Education Courses. Awarded by the Department of Defense Education Agency.

Rafoth, M.A. (2002-03). Program Evaluator and Research Consultant. Awarded by the National Institute for Corrections Education at IUP.

Rafoth, M.A. (2002-03). Program Evaluation of a K-12 Computing Services Center for Rural schools. Awarded to the CEPE by U. S. Department of Education.

Rafoth, M.A. (2002-03). Program Evaluation of Link 2 Learn Higher Education Technology Grant (Speech-Language). Awarded by Pennsylvania ITCU.

Rafoth, M.A. (2002) Development of an internet safety curriculum for middle school. Awarded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.

Rafoth, M.A. (2001) Motivation and Classroom Management Workshops. Awarded by

Homer Center School District. (Act 48-CEPE)

Rafoth, M.A. (2001) Independent Learning Skills Seminar. Freshman Year Retention

Program Grant, Awarded by Student Affairs Division, IUP. (CEPE)

CONTRACT AND GRANT ACTIVITY (continued)

Funded Research and Program Evaluation (continued)

Rafoth, M.A. (2000-2001) Program Evaluation for Technology Innovation and Teacher

Education Collaborative (TITEC). Awarded by Department of Defense. (CEPE)

Rafoth, M.A. (2001) Instructor's Manual for Educational Psychology by R. Steinberg

and W. Williams, Awarded by Allyn and Bacon. (CEPE)

Rafoth, M. A. (2001) Program Evaluation - Learning for Life Program, Penn's Woods

Council, Awarded by Boy Scouts of America. (CEPE)

Rafoth, M. A. (2001) Program Evaluation - Summer Literacy Camp, Awarded by Alcoa Fund. (CEPE)

Rafoth, M.A. (1999-2000)Program Evaluation - Caught Reading and Be A Better Reader, Awarded by Globe Fearon Publications with Federal Education Sales Consulting. (CEPE)

Rafoth, M.A. (1998-99) (1999-00) (2000-01) (2001-02) Program Evaluation – SPIRAL Grant, Eisenhower Program (improvements in math and science curricula). Awarded by Pennsylvania Department of Education (CEPE)

Rafoth, M.A. (1997-98) Increasing academic excellence in middle school students.

Awarded by Gateway School District.

Rafoth, M.A., & Barker, W.F. (1996). Survey analysis Gateway Middle School

Program. Awarded by Gateway School District.

Rafoth, M.A. (1996). Evaluation of mini-grant awards to local schools. Awarded

by Human Services Council.

Rafoth, M.A. (1993-95). Leechburg Learning Strategies Project. Awarded by Leechburg School District.

Rafoth, M.A. (1993-95). Blairsville-Saltsburg Teacher Training. Awarded by Blairsville-Saltsburg School District.

Rafoth, M.A. (1992). Blairsville-Saltsburg Teacher Training. Awarded by Blairsville

Saltsburg School District.

Rafoth, M.A. (1991). Early identification of learning and behavioral problems in

children. Grant funded by IUP Senate Research Fund.

Rafoth, M.A. (1990). Study skills training across the curriculum. Grant funded by IUP

Senate Research Fund.

Rattan, G., & Rafoth, M.A. (1989). Auditory-visual temporal spatial integration

abilities and reading performance of normal and disabled readers. Grant funded by IUP Research and Scholarly Activity Fund.

Leal, L., & Rafoth, M.A. (1986). Accuracy of teacher judgments about students'

memory skills. Grant funded by the Eastern Illinois University Council for Faculty Research.

Rafoth, M.A., & McCormick, C. (1986). A study of cognitive and achievement

differences in disadvantaged children following early reading intervention. Grant funded by the Eastern Illinois University Council for Faculty Research.

Leal, L., & Rafoth, M.A. (1986). Memory in learning disabled university students.

Grant funded by the Eastern Illinois University Council for Faculty Research.

Rafoth, M.A., & Carey, K. (1986). A survey of statewide retention-promotion

practices in elementary and secondary schools. Research funded by the Children's Services Committee of the National Association of School Psychologists.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

National and Regional

Rafoth, M.A. (2002). The school psychologist as change agent: Pre-referral intervention strategies for academic problems (Workshop). National Association of School Psychologists. Chicago, IL.

Rafoth, M.A. (2002). Program Evaluation of a pre-kindergarten intervention for high risk children - the family literacy camp. National Association of School Psychologists. Chicago, IL

Rafoth, M.A. (2001). Improving instructional consultation through the Learning Styles and Strategies Checklist. National Association of School Psychologists. Chicago, IL.

Rafoth, M.A. (March 2000). Using student learning style profiles and learning

strategies training for effective interventions via personal study style. National Association of

School Psychologists. New Orleans, LA.

Rafoth, M.A. (April 1998). A tale of three teachers: Effective instructional consultation

using study skill and metacognitive assessment and training. National Association of

School Psychologists. Orlando, FL.

Howe, M., Ferrel, D., & Rafoth, M.A. (1996, November). The development of a

collaborative student model for support services. National Association of Laboratory

Schools Regional Conference. Indiana, PA.

Rafoth, M.A. (1996, March). Efficacy of a peer tutoring program incorporating

learning strategies training with high risk adolescents. National Association of School

Psychologists. Atlanta, GA.

Rafoth, M.A. (1995, March). System-wide consultation in learning strategies

and instructional intervention: A working model in three districts. National Association of

School Psychologists. Chicago, IL.

Rafoth, M.A. (1994, March). Assessment of metacognitive maturity and study skills:

Successful interventions with underachieving students. National Association of School

Psychologists. Seattle, WA.

Rafoth, M.A. (1993, April). Assessment of students’ memory and study skills to

facilitate remedial and intervention plans. National Association of School Psychologists,

Washington, DC.

Rafoth, M.A., Hechtman, J., & Wisser, K. (1992, April). Involving parents in

kindergarten and first grade screenings: Big profits, small investment. National

Association of School Psychologists, Nashville, TN.

Rafoth, M.A., & Leal, L. (1991, March). Study strategy consultation with teachers

in regular and special education. National Association of School Psychologists,

Dallas, TX.

Rafoth, M.A. (1990, April). Symposium Chair. Kindergarten and first grade

retention: Questions and Answers for the Future. National Association of School

Psychologists, San Francisco, CA.

Rafoth, M.A. (1990, April). Kindergarten and first grade retention: Can we make a

bad start better? National Association of School Psychologists, San Francisco, CA.

Leal, L., Rafoth, M.A., & DeFabo, L. (1989, April). How teachers rate study strategy

suggestions. National Association of School Psychologists, Boston, MA.

Rafoth, M.A., Rattan, G., & Rattan, A. (1989, April). Relationship of factor analytic

scoring for the Bender Gestalt with reading. National Association of School

Psychologists, Boston, MA.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (continued)

National and Regional (continued)

DeFabo, L., & Rafoth, M.A. (1988, October). Improving the study skills of middle

school students through increasing awareness of metacognitive processes

and strategies. National Middle Schools Conference, Denver, CO.

Rafoth, M.A., & Carey, K. (1988, April). State consultants’ views on retention-

promotion issues in their states. National Association of School Psychologists Chicago, IL.

Leal, L., & Rafoth, M.A. (1988, April). Elementary school teachers’ perceptions of

their students’ memory abilities. National Association of School Psychologists Chicago, IL.

Leal, L., Rafoth, M.A., & Santulli, K.A. (1987, April). Teachers’ evaluations of study

strategies used in the elementary school classroom: What they think works best. Society

for Research in Child Development, Baltimore, MD.

Rafoth, M.A., Leal, L., & Moely, B. (1987, March). Teacher expectations of

elementary school students’ study skill behaviors. National Association of School

Psychologists, New Orleans, LA.

Rafoth, M.A. (1986, April). Black/White differences on the Meeting Street:

Implications for screenings. National Association of School Psychologists Convention,

Hollywood, FL.

Rafoth, M.A. (1984, April). Using the Meeting Street for early identification of

learning disabilities. National Association of School Psychologists, Philadelphia, PA.

Rafoth, M.A., & McClure, P. (1983, March). Relationships between the

Quay-Peterson Revised Behavior Problem Checklist and temperamental variables of the Temperament Assessment Battery. National Association of School Psychologists, Detroit, MI.

Pittman, B., Rafoth, M.A., Pih, G., Floyd, S., & Mullis, P. (1982, March).

Intervention techniques for children with reading problems. National Association of School

Psychologists, Toronto, Canada.

Hoffman, R., Lawrence, A., & Rafoth, M.A. (1979, March). Hunting the tadpole:

The trail narrows. Piagetian Conference, San Francisco, CA.

State

Rafoth, M.A. (1999, March). Facilitating challenge and inclusion through a school-

wide enrichment model. Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg,

PA.

Rafoth, M. (1992, April). Using study strategy consultation with the instructional

support team. Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA.

Rafoth, M.A. & Russo, A. (1991, April). Transition programs for at-risk students in

the early grades: Efficacy and new approaches, Association of School Psychologists of

Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, PA.

Rafoth, M.A., & DeFabo, L. (1988, March). Teaching middle school students how

to improve study skills. Pennsylvania Middle School Association State Conference, Carlisle,

PA.

Rafoth, M.A. (1987, February). Assessing processing deficits in learning disabled

children and developing successful remedial strategies. Illinois School Psychologists

Association, Peoria, IL.

Rafoth, M.A. (1986, February). Using the Uzgiris-Hunt Scales of Infant Psychological

Development. Illinois School Psychologists Association, Champaign, IL.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (continued)

State (continued)

Rafoth, M.A. (1983, November). New tools for evaluating written expression: A

brief review. Georgia Educational Research Association, Athens, GA.

Rafoth, M.A. (1983, May). Assessing written expression: A look at more than

spelling. Georgia Psychological Association, Atlanta, GA.

Invited Presentations

Rafoth, M.A. The School Practitioner as instructional change agent. Grant Woods Education Aging, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, October 3, 2002.

Rafoth, M.A. Motivating High Risk Adolescents, Ridgeview Academy, August 22,

2002.

Rafoth, M.A. The School Practitioner and instructional change agent. University of North Carolina, Denver, Colorado, June 12, 2002.

Cognitive Needs of the Middle School Math Student. Allegheny IU Regional Math

Conference. Riverview School District, October 15, 2001.

Attention Deficit Disorder update. Punxsutawney School District, Punxsutawney, PA.

October 25, 2000.

Changing Role of the School Psychologist. Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit,

Edinboro, PA. August 22, 2000.

Avoiding academic failure: Pre-referral intervention strategies for academic problems.

Illinois School Psychology Association, Springfield, IL. February 24, 2000.

If only we knew how children learn. . . Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and

Curriculum Development. Hershey, PA. November 21, 1999.

Debating policies on retention. Michigan Association of School Psychologists. Grand

Rapids, MI. October 25, 1999.

Strategies for learning and motivation. Tuscaroara School District, Mercersburg, PA.

October 11, 1999.

Recent research on retention and practical alternatives: Searching for solutions.

Illinois School Psychology Association Annual Conference. Rockford, Ill. February 13, 1999. Structuring lessons to enhance retention. IUP Housing and Residence Life

Staff, Indiana, PA. January 11, 1999.

Using rubrics and portfolios in the primary grades. North Hills School District,

Pittsburgh, PA. February 13, 1998.

Research on retention: Does it help? and Alternatives to retention. Jewish

Teachers Resource Center, Pittsburgh, PA. October 26, 1997.

Assessment of and intervention with students with metacognitive and study skills

deficits. Pennsylvania Association of School Psychologists. Harrisburg, PA. April, 1997.

Best practices in screening and readiness issues in assessment and intervention

Western Pennsylvania Association of School Psychologists Conference. Pittsburgh, PA.

November, 1996.

Collaboration with regular classroom teachers and learning strategies consultation.

Purchase Line School District (Chapter I Teachers). April 20, 1995.

Learning Strategy instruction to facilitate inclusion. Purchase Line School District (all

teachers). May 12, 1995.

Learning strategies assessment and consultation. Midwestern Intermediate Unit,

April 27, 1994.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (continued)

Invited Presentations (continued)

Assessment of students’ memory and study skills to facilitate remedial and

intervention plans. Midwestern Intermediate Unit, March 1 and April 5, 1994.

Encouraging learning strategies acquisition and independent learning. Venango

County Education Conference. Franklin, PA, February 18, 1994.

Encouraging strategic learning in adolescents. Adelphoi Village School Program,

Latrobe, PA, August 12, 1992.

Retention: A review of the research and exploring realistic options. Principle as an

educational leader in Special Education Conference, Westminster College, PA,

April 2, 1992.

Metacognition. Teaching Excellence Subcommittee, IUP, February 13, 1991.

The Mind of the College Freshman. Liberal Studies Committee, IUP,

September 20, 1989.

Goodness of fit: Recognizing and dealing with temperamental differences. ARIN

Intermediate Unit Early Intervention Conference, April, 14, 1989.

Learning Disabilities – Definitions and Interventions. Apollo Ridge Parent-Teacher

Association, January 10, 1989.

The Reading-Behavior Connection. Indiana Reading Council, October 25, 1988.

The use of the Uzgiris-Hunt Scales of Infant Psychological Development in

Assessment of Delayed Preschool Children and the Severely or Profoundly Retarded.

Western Illinois School Psychologists Association, May 15, 1987.

Developmental Needs of the Middle School Student. Eastern Illinois University Junior

High Majors Club, April 14, 1987.

Piagetian Approaches to Developmental Assessment in Delayed Preschool Children

and the Severely Retarded. East Central Illinois School Psychologists Association, April 1, 1987.

Hyperactivity: An Historical Look at Definition and Review of Current Interventions.

Coles County School District in association with the Coles County Mental Health Center, March 11, 1987.

Behavior Management Techniques for the Speech-Language Therapist. Department

of Communication Disorders, Eastern Illinois University, February 17, 1987.

Competency Testing in Illinois-Report from the Content Advisory Committee. Illinois

School Psychologists Association Conference, February 11, 1987.

A Review of the Uses and Misuses of Frequently Used Ability and Achievement Tests.

School of Social Work, University of Illinois, March 8, 1986.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Membership

National Association of School Psychologists

American Psychological Association

Division 16 (School Psychology), APA

Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania

Phi Kappa Delta

American Association of University Women

Phi Kappa Phi (President 1997-1999, President elect 1995-1997, Treasurer 1993-94, Charter Member, Indiana University of PA Chapter)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE (continued)

Editorial Board Service

Psychology in the Schools (appointment, October 1990-99)

Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation (appointment, March 2002)

Consultant

Member, Content Advisory Committee (School Psychology), Illinois State Board of

Education, Illinois State Certification System, 1986-1987.

Member, Preschool Consultants Listing, Early Childhood Interest Group, National

Association of School Psychologists.

Leadership Activities

Vice President, Pennsylvania School Psychology Foundation (2002-present).

Vice President, APSCUF, IUP Chapter (2002-present).

Director, Center for Educational and Program Evaluation, 2000 - present.

Co-Chair, Interest Groups, National Association of School Psychologists,1994-1998.

Director, Child Study Center, Educational and School Psychology Department,

1993-1999.

Graduate Coordinator, Educational Psychology, Educational and School Psychology

Department, IUP, June 1, 1989-July 1, 1992; January 1993-1999.

Director, School Psychology Certification Program, Educational and School

Psychology Department, IUP, June 1, 1989-July 1, 1992; January 1993-1999.

Coordinator, Early Childhood Interest Group, National Association of School

Psychologists/Division 16, American Psychological Association, 1991-1998.

Co-Chair, Retention Committee, Children's Services Committee, National

Association of School Psychologists, 1987-1989.

Member, Children's Services Committee, National Association of School

Psychologists, 1986-1997.

Senior Co-Editor, School Psychology in Illinois (newsletter of Illinois School

Psychologist Association), 1986-1987.

Member, Illinois School Psychologists Association Governing Board, 1986-1987.

Departmental Committee Membership and Service

Department Chair (appointed May 1, 1999)

School Psychology Doctoral Program Committee

School Psychology Certification Program Committee, (Chair, 1993-1999)

Departmental Promotion and Evaluation Committee

(Chair, 1991-1994)

Educational Psychology Committee (Chair, 1991-Present)

Senate Representative - Appointed Spring 1989 to present

Coordinator School Psychology Certificate Program (1989-1999)

College Committee Membership

Search Committee, Associate Dean, College of Education

(Spring, 1989)

College Reorganization and Refocusing Committee (1992)

Dean's Advisory Committee (1991-Present)

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE (continued)

College Committee Membership (continued)

University Planning Council (2002-present)

Academic Council (2002-present)

Graduate School & Research Reorganization Committee (2002)

Search Committee, Associate Dean, College of Education (1993-94)

Recruitment Committee (1994-1997)

Scholarship Committee (1995-1999)

In-service Committee (1999-present)

COE Curriculum Committee (1999-present)

University Committee Membership

Subcommittee on Teaching Excellence (1988-Present)

Graduate Committee (1991-1994)

Sabbatical Committee (1991-1994)

Middle States Accreditation Review-Faculty Subcommittee (Chair, 1994-1995)

University Senate--Chairperson (1994-96)

Senate Research Committee (1996-2000)

Promotions Committee (1997-2000)

Council of Chairs (1999-present)

Graduate School and Research Incentive Grant Program Review Committee

(2000-2001)

Dissertation Advisement

Alace Humphreville May 1990

Anne Russo August 1993

Julie Berkey May 1994

Carl LeFevre May 1995

Judy Brown-Poley August 1995

Lawrence Norton* December 1997

Roberta DeBastiani December 1998

Donna Kelsch December 1998

Robert Fall August 1999

Sharon Warfel December 1999

Marsha Miller December 1999

Chuck Musser May, 2000

Laura Crothers* May 2001

Tim Forget December 2001

Jennifer Lillenstein December 2001

*recipients of Graduate School and Research Student Research Award

Thesis Advisement

Kristie Wolfe May 1999

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE (continued)

Community Service

Evergreen House of Adelphoi Village Advisory Board (1994-2001)

Indiana Free Library Board of Directors (1997-present)

Treasurer (1987-99)

President (1999-present)