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Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

• Ph.D.: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Emphasis:  Experimental Neuropsychology, 1991
Re-specialization: Counseling Psychology, 1994

• M.S.: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Emphasis:  Experimental Neuropsychology, 1988

• B.S.: Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO

Emphasis:  Psychology, 1984

Licensure:

• Psychologist, State of Colorado, license number 2123, since 1997
• Board Certified, Human Services Practitioner, Center for Credentialing and Education, Inc., Certificate Number 13, since 2008

Administrative Appointments, Major Responsibilities, Accomplishments:

• Dean, School of Professional Studies, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 2005-present (Interim Dean 2003- 2005)
• Interim Associate Vice President for Academic Programs, Academic and Student Affairs, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 2012
• Interim Associate Dean, School of Professional Studies, Metropolitan State College of Denver, 2001 - 2003
• Chair, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Department of Human Services, 2000 - 2001

Academic Experience:

• Associate Professor, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Department of Human Services, 2000-2001
• Assistant Professor, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Department of Human Services, 1994-2000
• Instructor, University of Colorado at Denver, Department of Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education, Denver, Colorado, 2002
• Instructor, Front Range Community College, Department of Psychology, Westminster, Colorado, January-May 1995
• Instructor, University of California, Davis, California, April-June 1994
• Instructor, Colorado State University, Department of Psychology, Fort Collins, Colorado, August 1987-May 1993

Clinical Work Experience:

• Psychologist, Private Practice, Denver, Colorado, December 1994-2002
• Psychology Intern, University of California, Davis, Counseling Center, Davis, California, September 1993-August 1994
• Clinical Assistant, Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins, Colorado, 1985-1993
• Neuropsychological Technician, Center for Stress Management and Personal Growth, Fort Collins, Colorado, 1986-1987
• Biofeedback Technician, Center for Stress Management and Personal Growth, Fort Collins, Colorado, 1986-1987

Grants, Gifts, and Awards: 

• 2011 One World, One Water Center for Urban Water Education and Stewardship pilot program, $1,000,000, funded
• 2010 PI Title III Grant for development of a college-wide advising system and a school of education, $1,870,000 funded
• 2010 AVS federal appropriation, $200,000 funded
• 2004 U.S. Department of Education Teacher Quality Enhancement Grant, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado - Writing team and oversight responsibility for $9,500,000, funded
• 2004-2010 Adventures of the American Mind Appropriation, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado - Oversight responsibility for $2,000,000, funded
• 2003 Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation Board/Kaiser Permanente, Funding for a Nursing Teaching Laboratory at Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado - $235,000, funded
• 2003 Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation Board/Kaiser Permanente, Start-up Funds for an RN Program at Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado - $160,000, funded
• 1999-2000 President's Professional Development Fund, Harm-reduction:  Every Colleges Obligation, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado - $2500, funded
• 1998-99 Provost's Incentive Grant, Using Drama to Teach the Theoretical Perspectives of Psychotherapy, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado - $3000, funded
• 1998-99 Presidential Professional Development Fund, "Gender Issues-It Takes Two, for revision of the course, Gender Issues in Recovery, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado - $500, funded.
• 1997 Focused Department Initiative and Faculty Development Initiative Grant for providing online coursework, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado - $2500, funded.

Leadership Development:

• American Council on Education, American Council on Education Fellowship Program, 2010-2011, Placement:  Colorado State University
• Becoming a Provost, American Association of State Schools and Universities, 2010-2011
• Harvard Institute for Higher Education, Management Development Program, Cambridge, MA, June 17-29, 2006
• Leadership Denver, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, August 2005-June 2006
• 61st National Leadership Forum, Advancing Women's Leadership:  Styles, Strategies, and Tools, American Council on Education's Office of Women in Higher Education, Washington, DC, December 4-6, 2002.
• Summer Institute for Women in Higher Education Administration, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, June 23-July 19, 2002

Service:

• Metropolitan State College of Denver
• Department of Human Services
• School of Professional Studies

Honors/Awards:

• Honor Society Membership
• ADO, Human Services Honor Society, Colorado Chapter, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado
•  Mental Measurements Yearbook Distinguished Reviewer, Buros Institute Nebraska, 2013.
• President's Distinguished Service Award, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado, 2009
• Outstanding Woman's Award, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado, 2004
• Golden Key National Honor Society Outstanding Faculty Researcher/Scholar Award, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado, Spring 2001, nominee
• Metropolitan State College of Denver School of Professional Studies Outstanding Professional Development, Award, 1998-1999
• Metropolitan State College of Denver School of Professional Studies Outstanding Teaching, Award, 1996-1997, 1997-1998
• Human Services Education Organization Outstanding Instructor, Department of Human Services, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado, 1994-1995, 1995-1996, 1996-1997, 1997-1998, 1998-1999
• Human Services Education Organization Educational Advisor, Department of Human Services, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado, 1997-1998
• Human Services Education Organization Outstanding Mentor, Department of Human Services, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado, 1997-1998
• Human Services Education Organization Outstanding Commitment to Student Education, Department of Human Services, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, Colorado, 1997-1998
• American Directory of Who's Who In Executives and Businesses 1998 edition
• Richard M. Suinn Outstanding Graduate Scholar, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado, 1989
• Martin E. P. Seligman Award for Research in Applied Psychology, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado, Honorable Mention, 1988