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Rosemary Phelps Rosemary E. Phelps

Rosemary Elaine Phelps, Professor (Ph.D., University of Tennessee), and Department Head; Research interests include multicultural training issues and concerns, racial and ethnic identity development, recruitment and retention of African American students in higher education, mentoring and professional development of graduate students. CP, SAA

Address: Department of Counseling and Human Development Services
402 Aderhold Hall
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-7142
Phone: (706) 542-4221
FAX: (706) 542-4130

ACADEMIC HISTORY

Present Rank: Professor

 

Proportion Time Assignments:

.67 Instruction (9 month appointment)
.33 Research (9 month appointment)

Tenure Status: Tenured

Administrative Title: Department Head

Graduate Faculty Status:

Graduate Faculty, The University of Georgia (appointed May 24, 1995)
Graduate Faculty, The University of Georgia (reappointed May 7, 2002)

Academic Degrees:

PhD, Counseling Psychology, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 1986
MA, Guidance and Counseling, The Ohio State University-Columbus, 1977
BA, Psychology, The Ohio State University-Columbus, 1976

Certification:

Licensed Psychologist #20040543 (Indiana)

Academic Positions:

Associate Professor
Department of Counseling and Human Development Services
The University of Georgia
(September, 1997 - Present)

Assistant Professor
Department of Counseling and Human Development Services
The University of Georgia
(1990 - 1997)

Assistant Professional Specialist
Department of Psychology
University of Notre Dame
(1989 - 1990)

Staff Psychologist
University Counseling Center
University of Notre Dame
(1986 - 1989)

Adjunct Assistant Professor
Counseling Psychology Program
Department of Psychology
University of Notre Dame
(1986 - 1989)

Other Professional Employment:

Project Coordinator/Counselor
Upward Bound Program
The University of Tennessee
(1984 - 1986)

Counselor
Educational Talent Search Program
The University of Tennessee
(1983 - 1984)

Head Resident
Department of Residence Halls
The University of Tennessee
(1979 - 1982)

Residence Hall Director
Department of Housing
Ball State University
(1977 - 1979)

Group Home Assistant
Association for the Developmentally Disabled
Columbus, Ohio
(1976 - 1977)

Post-Graduate Awards: None

RESIDENT INSTRUCTION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Graduate Courses Taught at The University of Georgia:

ECP 780 Individual Counseling Practicum
Winter 1997, 16 students
Winter 1996, 10 students
Spring 1991, 4 students

ECP 899 Field Projects/Independent Study
Spring 1996, 1 student
Spring 1994, 2 students
Winter 1994, 1 student
Winter 1993, 1 student

ECP 904 (Now ECHD 9610) Advanced Counseling Theories (course revised)
Fall 2002, 8 students
Fall 2001, 7 students
Spring 1999, 8 students
Fall 1997, 17 students
Fall 1996, 7 students
Fall 1995, 13 students
Fall 1994, 17 students
Summer 1993, 7 students
Spring 1992, 16 students
Fall 1990, 19 students

ECP 908 (Now ECHD 9060) Advanced Cross-Cultural Counseling (new course developed)
Fall 1998, 11 students
Spring 1998, 5 students
Spring 1996, 1 student
Spring 1995, 4 students
Spring 1993, 7 students

ECP 952 College Student Affairs Administration
Spring 1995, 6 students

ECP 960, ECP 819 (Now ECHD 7060) Cross-Cultural Counseling (new course developed)
Fall 1998, 23 students
Fall 1997, 21 students
Spring 1997, 25 students
Fall 1996, 15 students
Winter 1995, 11 students
Spring 1994, 18 students, 13 students
Winter 1994, 24 students
Spring 1993, 20 students
Winter 1992, 13 students
Spring 1991, 19 students
Winter 1991, 25 students

ECP 962 (Now ECHD 8030, ECHD 9630) Psychopathology and DSM Diagnosis (new course developed)
Spring 2002, 7 students (ECHD 9630)
Spring 2001, 9 students (ECHD 8030)
Spring 2001, 8 students (ECHD 9630)
Spring 2000, 8 students
Spring 1999, 10 students
Winter 1998, 18 students
Winter 1997, 31 students
Winter 1996, 21 students
Fall 1994, 4 students
Fall 1993, 18 students
Fall 1992, 6 students
Fall 1991, 9 students

ECP 981 Advanced Individual Practicum
Summer 1992, 4 students
Fall 1991, 7 students
Summer 1991, 9 students
Winter 1991, 8 students

ECHD 8990 (Research Seminar in Counseling & Human Development Services/PFF Seminar)
Fall 2002, students
Spring 2002, 3 students
Fall 2001, 3 students
Summer 2001, 4 students

ECHD 9300 (Doctoral Dissertation)
Summer 2001, 9 students

ECHD 9970 (Educational Research in Counseling & Human Development Services/PFF Seminar)
Spring 2001, 4 students

Current Academic Advising (The University of Georgia):

Currently serving on 15 doctoral committees, which includes chairing 4.

Doctoral Student Committees Which I Currently Serve As Chair:

Catherine Callender Counseling Psychology
Lisa King Ellis Counseling Psychology
Lori Durham Reaves Counseling Psychology
Julio I. Rojas Counseling Psychology

Doctoral Student Committees Which I Currently Serve As Member:

Marvis Clark Adult Education
Shay Davis Student Affairs Administration
Jessica DeCuir Educational Psychology
Natasha Howard Counseling Psychology
Alma Mitchell Counseling Psychology
Letha Mosley Adult Education
Kevin Prince Counseling Psychology
Patrice Prince Student Affairs Admin
Angie Roberts Educational Psychology
Ralphel Smith Student Affairs Administration
Victor Wilson Higher Education

Previous Academic Advising (The University of Georgia):

Served as advisor for 16 master's students in Community Counseling
Served as advisor for 17 master's students in Student Personnel in Higher Education
Served on 7 completed master's committees
Served on 15 completed doctoral committees from 1990-1994

Completed Doctoral Student Committees Which I Served As Chair (since 1995):

Deborah B. Altschul, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 1999
Cheryl Warner Forkner, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 2000
Sarah Tranakos Howe, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 2001
Michelle King Lyn, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 2001
Sigrid Y. Kennebrew Counseling Psychology 2001
Debbie C. Gideon, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 2001
Kamieka O. S. Gabriel Counseling Psychology 2002

Completed Doctoral Student Committees On Which I Served As Member (since 1995):

Daniel Berkow, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 1995
Stephanie Boyd Counseling Psychology 1999
Melody Brown, Ph.D. Science Education 2000
Bernadine Campbell-Burden, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 2000
Julie Clifton, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 1995
David Cole, Ed.D. Educational Psychology 1998
Vernon Finley, Ed.D. Educational Psychology 1999
Phyllis Gerard, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 1998
Robin Gordon, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 1997
Leigh Guthrie, Ed.D. Higher Education 1999
Kristin Kronsnoble, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 1995
Marcus Kyzer, Ed.D. Gifted Education 2001
Bobbi Johnstone Lathrop Student Affairs Admin 1999
Donna Leitner, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 1999
Linda Logan Adult Education 2002
Melissa Lusky Counseling Psychology 2002
Cynthia Marks, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 1996
Peter Mather, Ph.D. Student Affairs Admin 1996
Lane McFarland, Ph.D. Student Affairs Admin 1995
Audrey Rosser Milo, Ed.D. Adult Education 1999
Mary Nemati, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 1996
Lise Osvold, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 1999
Ramona Oppenheim Panici Counseling Psychology 2001
Ross Papish, Ph.D. Student Affairs Admin 2000
Peter Popejoy, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 1996
Robin Rosenthal, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 2000
Donald Rouse, Ed.D. Adult Education 2000
Frank Selden, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 1997
Janice Taylor, Ph.D. Student Affairs Admin 1997
Barbara Tobias, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 1998
Vasti Torres, Ph.D. Student Affairs Admin 1997
Aaron Turpeau, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology 1998

Courses Taught at The University of Notre Dame:

Graduate Courses

Advanced Special Topics in Counseling Seminar (3 semester hours)
Cross-Cultural Counseling (3 semester hours)
Special Topics in Counseling Seminar (3 semester hours)
Victimization Seminar (3 semester hours)

Undergraduate Courses

Psychological Effects of Oppression: Racism, Sexism, and Classism (3 semester
hours)
Psychology of Personality (3 semester hours)

Courses Taught at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville:

Graduate Courses

Cross-Cultural Counseling (5 quarter hours)

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

Publications: (*refereed, **invited and reviewed)

Books Authored or Co-Authored:

Gazda, G. M., Asbury, F. R., Balzer, F. J., Childers, W. C.,
Phelps, R. E., & Walters, R. P. (1999). Human relations development: A manual for educators (6th edition). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Gazda, G. M., Asbury, F. R., Balzer, F. J., Childers, W.C., Phelps, R. E., & Walters, R. P. (1999). Instructor's manual for Human relations development: A manual for educators (6th ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Gazda, G. M., Asbury, F. R., Balzer, F. J., Childers, W. C.,
Phelps, R. E., & Walters, R. P. (1995). Human relations development: A manual for educators (5th edition). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Gazda, G. M., Asbury, F. R., Balzer, F. J., Childers, W. C.,
Phelps, R. E., & Walters, R. P. (1995). Instructor's manual for
Human relations development: A manual for educators (5th edition).
Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Books Edited and Co-Edited: None

Book Chapters:

Phelps, R.E., & Constantine, M.G. (2001). Hitting the roof: The impact of the glass-ceiling effect on the career development of African Americans. In W.B.Walsh, R Bingham, M.T. Brown, & C. Ward (Eds.). Career Counseling for African Americans (pp. 161-175). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

Howard-Hamilton, M.F., Phelps, R.E., & Torres, V. (1998). Meeting the needs of all students and staff members: The challenge of diversity. In D.L. Cooper & J. Lancaster (Eds.). Beyond law and policy: Reaffirming the role of student affairs (pp. 49-64). Jossey-Bass: New Directions for Student Services, 82.

Monographs: None

Journal Articles:

** Nelson, M.L., Gizara, S., Crombach, A., Weitzman, L., Phelps, R., Steward, R., Atkins, S., Norton, J., Davis, K., Dressel, J., Hawxhurst, D., Reichmann-Decker, A., Roehlke, H., Rubin, L., Forrest, L.U., & Johnson, C.J. (in press). A feminist multicultural perspective on supervision. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development.

** Steward, R.J., & Phelps, R.E. (in press). Feminist and multicultural collaboration in counseling supervision: Voices from two African American women. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development.

* Phelps, R.E., Taylor, J.D., & Gerard, P.A. (2001). Cultural mistrust, ethnic identity, racial identity, and self-esteem among ethnically diverse Black university students. Journal of Counseling and Development, 79, 209-216.

* Phelps, R.E., Tranakos-Howe, S., Dagley, J.C., & Lyn, M.K. (2001). Encouragement and ethnicity in African American college students. Journal of Counseling and Development, 79, 90-97.

* Steward, R.J., & Phelps, R.E. (2000). Faculty of color and university students: Rethinking the evaluation of faculty teaching. Journal of the Research Association of Minority Professors, 4, 49-55.

* Cooper, D.L., Paisley, P.O., & Phelps, R.E. (1998). Developing pre-college programs for at-risk middle and high school students. Journal of College Student Development, 39, 387-388.

* Phelps, R.E., Altschul, D.B., Wisenbaker, J.M., Day, J.F., Cooper, D.L., & Potter, C.G. (1998). Roommate satisfaction and ethnic identity in mixed-race and White university roommate dyads. Journal of College Student Development, 39, 194- 203.

* Winston, R.B., Jr., Phelps, R. E., Mazzeo, S., & Torres, V. (1997). A short measure of students' autonomy development: The Georgia Autonomy Scales. The College Student Affairs Journal, 17, 4-17.

* Torres, V., & Phelps, R. E. (1997). Hispanic American acculturation and ethnic identity: A bi-cultural model. The College Student Affairs Journal, 17, 53-68.

* Hayes, R. L., Paisley, P. O., Phelps, R. E., Pearson, G., & Salter, R. (1997). Integrating theory and practice: Counselor educator-school counselor collaborative. The School Counselor.

* Phelps, R. E., Potter, C. G., Slavich, R., Day, J. F., & Polovin,
L. B. (1996). Roommate satisfaction and ethnic pride in same-race
and mixed-race university roommate pairs. Journal of College Student Development, 37(4), 377-388.

** Phelps, R. E. (1995). What's in a number?: Implications for
African American female faculty at predominantly White colleges and
universities. Innovative Higher Education, 19(4), 255-268.

* Phelps, R. E., & Luke, E. (1995). A structured group approach
for dealing with self-criticism. Journal for Specialists in Group Work,
20, 48-58.

* Constantine, M. G., Quintana, S. M., Leung, S. A., & Phelps,
R. E. (1995). Survey of the professional needs of Division 17's ethnic
and racial minority psychologists. The Counseling Psychologist, 23(3), 546-561.

* Meara, N. M., Day, J. D., Chalk, L. M., & Phelps, R. E. (1995).
Possible selves: Applications for career counseling. Journal of Career Assessment, 3(3), 259-277.

* Phelps, R. E. (1992). University and college counseling centers:
One option for new professionals in counseling psychology. The
Counseling Psychologist, 20(1), 24-31.

* Phelps, R. E., Meara, N. M., Davis, K. L., & Patton, M. J.
(1991). Blacks' and Whites' perceptions of verbal aggression. Journal of Counseling and Development, 69, 345-350.

ERIC Documents: None

Bulletins or Reports:

** Phelps, R. E. (1992). Implications for research in cross-cultural
counseling. Commission VII Newsletter of the American College
Personnel Association, 18(3).

Abstracts:

Phelps, R.E., Dagley, J.C., Tranakos-Howe, S., & Lyn, M.K. (1998). Encouragement and ethnicity in African American college students. Higher Education Abstracts, 34(1), 38-39.

Book Reviews:

** Phelps, R. E. (1993). [Review of the book Cultural pluralism on
campus]. Journal of College Student Development, 34, 443-444.

Executive Board and Grant Reports:

Phelps, R.E., Thomas, K.M., & Grantham, T.C. (2001, September). Narrative Report of the UGA Preparing Future Faculty for Psychology Initiative. Submitted to Dr. Paul Nelson, Deputy Executive Director, Education Directorate, American Psychological Association.

Grantham, T.C., Phelps, R.E., & Thomas, K.M. (2001, February). Narrative Report of the UGA Preparing Future Faculty for Psychology Initiative. Submitted to Dr. Paul Nelson, Deputy Executive Director, Education Directorate, American Psychological Association.

Thomas, K.M., Phelps, R.E., Grantham, T.C. (2000, September). Narrative Report of the UGA Preparing Future Faculty for Psychology Initiative. Submitted to Dr. Paul Nelson, Deputy Executive Director, Education Directorate, American Psychological Association.

Phelps, R. E., Perez, R. M., Constantine, M. G., & McCoy, A. (1996). Examining the past, exploring the future: Ethnic and racial issues in Division 17. A preliminary report prepared for the Executive Board of Division 17 of the American Psychological Association.

Leung, S. A., Constantine, M. G., Quintana, S. M., & Phelps, R. E. (1993).
Division 17 Psychologists of Color: A Survey of Needs. A preliminary report
prepared for the Executive Board of Division 17 of the American Psychological
Association.

Group Manuals:

Luke-Johnson, E., & Phelps, R. E. (1983). Facilitator's manual for Turning
your worst enemy into your best friend: A structured group on self-criticism.
Unpublished manuscript, The University of Texas at Austin.

Web-Based Resources:

Thomas, K.M., Phelps, R.E., & Grantham, T. (2002). The Role of Service Learning in Preparing Future Faculty: The UGA Model. American Psychological Association's website on Service Learning and Civic Engagement. http://www.apa.org/ed/slce/home.html

Works Submitted But Not Yet Accepted:

Phelps, R.E. (October 16, 2002). Teaching multicultural coursework with the use of technology. Teaching of Psychology Journal.

Creative Contributions Other Than Formal Publications:

Research Instruments Developed:

Winston, R. B., Jr., & Phelps, R. E. (1994). The Georgia
Autonomy Scale.

Phelps, R. E. (1994). Cultural Diversity Survey- High School.

Phelps, R. E., Rice, K. G., & Yee, E. (1990). Racial
Consciousness Scale.

Phelps, R. E., & Day, J. D. (1990). Ethnicity Questionnaire.

Grants Received:

Phelps, R. E. (2002 -2003). Research Graduate Assistantship with the Office of Institutional Diversity. One-third time doctoral student assistantship funded by the Office of Institutional Diversity, The University of Georgia.

Phelps, R. E., Thomas, K.M., & Grantham, T.C. (2000-2002). The University of Georgia Preparing Future Faculty for Psychology Initiative. Grant funded by the American Psychological Association ($20,000) in sponsorship with the PFF National Office, AAC&U, and Council of Graduate Schools.

Phelps, R. E. (1999-2000). Outreach/Research Graduate Assistantship with the Athens Area Homeless Shelter project. Doctoral student assistantship funded by the Dean's Office, College of Education, The University of Georgia.

Bailey, D. F., & Phelps, R.E. (1999). Project Gentlemen on the Move: An Academic and Social Initiative for the Empowerment of African American

Male Youth. Faculty Collaboration Grant funded by the Dean's Office, College of Education, The University of Georgia ($2,000).

Phelps, R. E. (1999, Summer). R.A.C.E. Toward Tomorrow's Society, Reaching Across Cultures and Ethnicities: An Intervention Strategy. Summer Research Grant funded by the Dean's Office, College of Education, The University of Georgia ($5,000).

Phelps, R. E. (1998-99). LET'S CHAT: Extending the Boundaries in

Multicultural Counseling Training. Multicultural Education Grant funded by the Dean's Office, College of Education, The University of Georgia ($2,300).

Cooper, D. L., & Phelps, R. E. (1998). Developing On-line Computer-Based Resources for the Georgia Counselor Network (GACNET). Grant funded by the Dean's Office, College of Education, The University of Georgia ($10,000).

Paisley, P. O., Cooper, D. L., & Phelps, R. E. (1997). Developing Pre-College Programs for At-Risk Students: Creation, Implementation, and Dissemination of a Staff Development Workshop for Counselors and Teachers. Faculty Outreach Grant funded by the Dean's Office, College of Education, The University of Georgia ($5,000).
Cooper, D. L., & Phelps, R. E. (1997). Graduate Experiences of African American Students on Predominantly White Campuses. Faculty Collaboration Grant funded by the Dean's Office, College of Education, The University of Georgia ($2,000).

Frasier, M. M., & Phelps, R. E. (1997). An investigation into the creativity, counseling, and technological knowledge and skills needed by parents to be effective partners in the education of their children. One-third time, 9-month, doctoral-level graduate research assistant for 1997-1998. Funded by the Joint Research/Outreach Program and the School of Professional Studies, College of Education, The University of Georgia ($8,550)

Phelps, R. E. (1996). Research program on roommate satisfaction and ethnic
identity. One-third time graduate assistantship for 1996-1997 academic year.
Funded by the Joint Research/Outreach Program and the School of Professional
Studies, College of Education, The University of Georgia ($8,550).

Frasier, M. M., Bowie, M., & Phelps, R. E. (1996). An investigation into the creativity, counseling, and technological knowledge and skills needed by parents to be effective partners in the education of their children. One-third time, 9-month, doctoral-level graduate research assistant for 1996-1997. Funded by the Joint Research/Outreach Program and the School of Professional Studies, College of Education, The University of Georgia ($8,550).

Phelps, R. E., & Potter, C. G. (1996). Occupational stress, coping styles, and depression in women of color in psychology. Funded by the Faculty
Support/Collaboration Grant Program, College of Education, The University of Georgia ($1,600).

Phelps, R. E. (1993). Interracial differences in perceptions of verbal
aggression. Funded by the Institute for Behavioral Research, The University of
Georgia ($3,000).

Phelps, R. E. (1991-1994). Summer Research Awards. Funded by the
Dean's Office, College of Education, The University of Georgia ($3,600-4,000).

Grants Under Review: None

Grants Submitted, Not Funded:

Phelps, R.E., Thomas, K.M., Rojas, J.I., Roberts, A.C., Hu, C., & Grantham, T.C. (2001). Applying inter-campus digital teleconferencing and online distance learning as a mentoring and recruitment tool for minority graduate students and faculty. Submitted to the Office of Instructional Support and Development Learning Technology Grant (requested $56,948).

Phelps, R.E., Dagley, J.C., Perez, R.M., & Bailey, D.F. (2000). The ARCHES Project: Access, Retention, and Completion for Higher education Success. Submitted to the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (requested $549,449).

Phelps, R.E. (1999). A new conceptualization for graduate student research training as an inter-university, technology enabled learning experience in writing and presentation. Office of Instructional Support Learning Technology Grant, University of Georgia (requested $12,332).

Phelps, R.E. (1999). Faculty Grant Proposal. Submitted to the UGA COE School of Professional Studies

Phelps, R.E., Cooper, D.L., Dagley, J.C., & Perez, R.M. (1998). The Faculty Pipeline Project: Identifying and preparing future African American academicians. Submitted to the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (requested $286,223).

Grantham, T.C., & Phelps, R.E. (1998). Black student participation in gifted programs: An exploration of the counselor's role. Submitted to the UGA COE Faculty Collaboration Grant (requested $2,000).

Phelps, R.E., & Day, J.F. (1997) R.A.C.E. Toward Tomorrow's Society, Reaching Across Cultures and Ethnicities: An Intervention Strategy. Submitted to NASPA/Ford Foundation (requested $7,988).

Phelps, R.E., Cooper, D.L., Dagley, J.C., & Perez, R.M. (1997). The Faculty Pipeline Project: Identifying and preparing future African American academicians. Submitted to the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (requested $311,724).

Phelps, R. E., Potter, C. G., & Day, J. F. (1996). Roommate
satisfaction and ethnic identity. Association of College and University Housing Officers- International (requested $2,000).

Phelps, R. E. (1994). Interracial differences in perceptions of verbal aggression. Submitted to Junior Faculty Research Grants Program, The University of Georgia. (requested $8,060).

Phelps, R. E. (1993). Perceptions of verbal aggression: Interracial and gender differences. Submitted to the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation. (requested $33,820).

Phelps, R. E. (1992). Perceptions of verbal aggression: Interracial differences. Submitted to the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation. (requested $49,682).

Phelps, R. E. (1992). Contextual effects on minority children's self-esteem.
Submitted to the National Institute of Health: National Institute of Child Health and Development. (requested $298,946).

Recognitions and Outstanding Achievements:

Class of 2002 University of Georgia Teaching Academy (a community of scholars dedicated to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching and learning)

Selected as one of two University of Georgia nominees for the 2002 Carnegie Scholars Program (September, 2002)

Selected as member of College of Education and College of Arts and Sciences Deans' Forum (Fall, 2002 - present)

Nominated for the 2002 UGA College of Education Russell Yeany Research and Creative Activity Award

Featured in the November 12, 2001 (Vol. 29, No. 15) issue of COLUMNS (bi-weekly University of Georgia Faculty/Staff News publication)

Nominated by the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services for the 1998 UGA College of Education Faculty Fellow Award

Featured in the May 18, 1998 (Vol. 25, No. 17) issue of COLUMNS (bi-weekly University of Georgia Faculty/Staff News publication)

Nominated by the College of Education and selected by OITT to participate in the University System of Georgia's Connecting Teachers and Technology Faculty Development Workshop (1997).

Faculty Senate Award for Teaching Excellence at the Assistant Professor Level (1994) (Highest Teaching Award, Peer-selected and awarded in the College of Education, The University of Georgia).

Institute for Behavioral Research Mentee, Institute for Behavioral
Research (IBR) Mentoring Program, The University of Georgia (1993) (Selected via competitive process by current IBR Research Fellows).

Certificate of Appreciation as a Mentor-UAP (University Affiliated Program for Persons with Developmental Disabilities) Minority Recruitment and Retention Initiative Mentoring Program, The University of Georgia (1992-1995).

Outstanding Participation with Educational Opportunity Programs (1985).

Outstanding Young Woman of America (1981, 1983).

Pi Lambda Theta National Honor and Professional Association in Education
(1980).

Areas in which Research is Conducted:

Diversity and Multicultural Issues
Ethnic Identity and Racial Identity
Experiences of African American Graduate Students
Professional Development and Preparing Future Faculty
Teaching and Learning

Supervision of Student Research:

Currently serve on 15 doctoral committees which includes chairing four Counseling Psychology doctoral committees. Doctoral committee membership includes 12 racial/ethnic minority student committees.

Editorial Service:

Associate Editor

Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (November, 1985 - August, 1986)
15 manuscripts

Assistant Editor

Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (October, 1984 - October, 1985)
9 manuscripts

Member of Editorial Board or Referee for Scholarly or Professional Journal

Journal of Counseling and Development (1997-2001)
20 manuscripts

The Counseling Psychologist (Ad Hoc Reviewer) (2000-present)
5 manuscripts

Georgia Journal of College Student Affairs (1993 - 1996)
3 manuscripts

Journal of Mental Health Counseling (1993 - 1996)
7 manuscripts

Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel
(SAEOPP) Journal (1986 - Present)
38 manuscripts

Book Reviewer

Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc. (2000-present)
2 manuscripts

Jossey-Bass, Inc. (1997)
1 manuscript

Convention Papers and Presentations:
(*published counterpart , **invited)

International/National

Phelps, R.E. (2002, August). To teach or not to teach: Mentoring future faculty. In J.E. Barnett (Chair), Supervision and mentoring- essential aspects of psychologists' professional development. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago.

Tranakos-Howe, S., Perez, R. M., & Phelps, R.E. (2000, August). Examining quality of life in African American graduate students: How are they doing? Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Phelps, R. E., Tranakos-Howe, S., Dagley, J. C., & Bailey, D. F. (2000, August). Investigation of race-related stress in African American graduate students. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Phelps, R. E., Prince, K. J., Kennebrew, S. Y., Campbell-Burden, B., & Dagley, J. C. (2000, August). Career development of African Americans: Spiritual, racial, and cognitive dimensions. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Phelps, R.E., Dagley, J.C., Howe, S.T., & Bell, A. (1999, May). Understanding encouragement and ethnicity in African American college students: Counseling and program development implications. Presentation at the North American Society of Adlerian Psychology Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Altschul, D. B., & Phelps, R. E. (1999, January). An investigation of a small- group intervention strategy aimed at increasing roommate satisfaction in interracial roommate pairs. Poster session presented at the meeting of the National Multicultural Conference and Summit.

Phelps, R. E., Dagley, J. C., Moore, A., Lyn, M. K. Tabony, R., Forkner, C. W., & Howe, S. T. (1998, August). Encouragement and ethnicity in African American college students. Poster session presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco.

Altschul, D. B., Perez, R. M., Kennebrew, S. Y., & Phelps, R. E. (1998, August). Content analysis of racial and ethnic identity research. Poster
session presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco.

Phelps, R. E. (1998, August). Collaborative research team approach: What is it and how does it work? In R. M. Perez and R. E. Phelps (Chairs), Mentoring and modeling multicultural research -- A collaborative team approach. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco.

Altschul, D. B., Phelps, R. E., & Forkner, C. W. (1997, August). Roommate
satisfaction, ethnic pride, and flexibility in university roommate pairs. Poster session presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago.

Phelps, R. E., Perez, R. M., Constantine, M. G., & McCoy, A. (1996, August). Examining the past, exploring the future: Ethnic and racial issues in Division 17. Poster session presented at the meeting of the American
Psychological Association, Toronto.

** Phelps, R. E. (1995, July). What is the "multicultural" in multicultural
counseling? In S. Campbell and J. Provost (Chairs), Looking at type through multicultural lenses: Implications for the helping professions. Symposium conducted at the Association for Psychological Type XI International Conference, Kansas City, MO.

McGee-Brown, M. J., & Phelps, R. E. (1995, January). Students and
teachers in collaborative teacher interpretive inquiry: Reflections, strategies, and sharing. Paper presented at the Conference on Qualitative Research in Education, The University of Georgia, Athens.

* Phelps, R. E. (1994, June). One or two: A number can make a
difference. In M. Frasier (Chair), Routes to empowerment for African American female faculty at a major research institution. Symposium conducted at the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education, Atlanta.

* Constantine, M. G., Quintana, S. M., Phelps, R. E., & Leung, S. A.
(1993, August). Assessing the professional needs of Division 17 psychologists of color. Poster session presented at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto.

Phelps, R. E., & Webster, C. B. (1993, January). Counseling across cultures: A group work approach. Paper presented at the meeting of the
Association for Specialists in Group Work, Athens, GA.

Phelps, R. E. (1991, August). Teaching cultural sensitivity: Bearing or
sharing the load? In R. E. Phelps (Chair), Present challenges and future
directions in teaching cross-cultural course work. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco.

Phelps, R. E. (1989, August). Developing a cross-cultural perspective for
therapy with fundamentalist clients. In C. E. Gabbard (Chair), A cross-cultural model for therapy with fundamentalist religious clients. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans.

Phelps, R. E. (1989, August). Student development: A key component in
cultural diversity. In B. R. Fretz (Chair), Strategies for curriculum and resource development for culturally diverse competencies. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans.

Phelps, R. E., & Dickman, M. M. (1989, May). Dealing with difference.
Training conducted at the meeting of the Association of American Law Schools Workshop on Clinical Legal Education, Washington, D.C.

* Phelps, R. E. (1988, August). The new professional in counseling center
settings. In C. E. Watkins & J. L. Swanson (Chairs), New professionals in
counseling psychology: The first years out. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Atlanta.

Young, M. G., & Phelps, R. E. (1988, April). AIDS and children: The
educational and psychological implications. Paper presented at the meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists, Chicago.

Phelps, R. E., & Luke-Johnson, E. (1985, March). Examining Black
self-criticism and building self-esteem. Paper presented at the meeting of the American College Personnel Association, Boston.

* Phelps, R. E., & Luke-Johnson, E. (1984, March). A structured group
approach to self-criticism. Paper presented at the meeting of the American
Association of Counseling and Development, Houston.

Regional

Phelps, R.E. (1998, March). A model of research mentoring and collaboration. In R.M. Perez & D.B. Altschul (Chairs), Mentoring graduate students through a collaborative multicultural research team approach. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Mobile, AL.

Phelps, R.E. (1997, April). Cross-cultural supervision needs within doctoral- level training programs. In D.J. Wright (Chair), Cross-cultural issues in supervision: Creating effective strategies for supervisees. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta.

Lusky, M., & Phelps, R.E. (1997, April). A bi-directional mentoring model: Preparing future psychologists for teaching careers. Poster session presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta.

Baden, A. L., & Phelps, R. E. (1994, March). Ethnicity and world view.
Paper presented at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association,
New Orleans.

State

Phelps, R. E. (1997, October). Professional development through graduate
education. Presentation at the Georgia College Personnel Association New Professionals Conference, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville.

Phelps, R.E. (1996, October). Continuing your formal education. Presentation at the Georgia College Personnel Association New Professionals Conference, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville.

** Phelps, R. E. (1995, March). What does it take? Preparing counselors
for the School-to-Work Transition initiative. Paper presented at the Conference on Preparing Educators for the School-to-Work Transition Movement, The University of Georgia, Athens.

Paper Sessions Organized and Chaired at Professional Meetings:

International/National

Phelps, R. E. (1999, March). Expanding the multicultural research agenda: A research team's progress and promise. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.

Phelps, R.E. (1999, March). Minorities in psychology: Making it through the pipeline. Symposium conducted as part of the CEPO Minority Interest Group at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.

Perez, R. M., & Phelps, R. E. (1998, August). Mentoring and modeling multicultural research -- A collaborative team approach. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco.

Phelps, R. E. (1991, August). Present challenges and future
directions in teaching cross-cultural course work. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, San Francisco.

Phelps, R. E. (1991, August). Diversity in counseling psychology.
Roundtable conducted at the meeting of the American Psychological Association,
San Francisco.

Regional

Phelps, R. E. (1999, March). Expanding the multicultural research agenda: a research team's progress and promise. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.

Phelps, R. E. (1999, March). Minorities in psychology: Making it through the pipeline. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Savannah, GA.

Phelps, R. E. (1998, March). Practical issues in conducting racial and ethnic minority research. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Mobile, AL.

Phelps, R. E. (1997, April). "Does it matter?": An examination of racial/ethnic identity. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Atlanta.

Phelps, R. E. (1996, March). Mentoring: Preparing minority students
for the challenges of graduate school. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Norfolk, VA.

Phelps, R. E. (1996, March). Interactions between African American
graduate students and African American faculty. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Norfolk, VA.

Local

Phelps, R. E. (1999, April). Pieces of the puzzle: Clarifying the multicultural research agenda. Symposium conducted at the College of Education Multicultural Conference, The University of Georgia, Athens.

Phelps, R. E. (1998, May). Issues in conducting multicultural research. Panel conducted at the annual College of Education Multicultural Conference, The University of Georgia, Athens.

Service as a Discussant at Professional Meetings:

International/National:

Discussant, Integrating theory, research, training, and practice toward multicultural competency. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Counseling Association, Indianapolis, IN (1998, March)

Discussant, Rethinking the application of racial identity in developmental
theory, training, and counseling application. Symposium conducted at the
meeting of the American Psychological Association, New York (1995, August)

** Discussant, How does culture affect response to the MBTI: "Reported" type vs. "true" type? Roundtable conducted at the Association for Psychological Type XI International Conference, Kansas City, MO (1995, July)

Discussant, Cross-cultural competencies: Academicians. Affirming ethnicity and culture. Roundtable conducted at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC (1992, August)

Discussant, Implementing our knowledge of cross-cultural interaction: The
African and American case. Diversity in counseling psychology. Roundtable
conducted at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, San
Francisco (1991, August)

Discussant, Advancing in academe-early career issues. Women's career
advancement in counseling psychology. Roundtable conducted at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Boston (1990, August)

Regional

Participant, A Scholar's Perspective. Scholars and students talk ethnic (racial) identity. Conversation Hour conducted at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Mobile, AL (1998, March)

Discussant, Reactions to the College Adjustment Scales: A cross-cultural
perspective. Assessment in counseling centers: The development,
standardization, and validation of the College Adjustment Scales. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association, New Orleans (1991, March)

PUBLIC SERVICE

National:

Program Reviewer, Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching - North sponsored by the International Alliance of Teacher Scholars, Inc. (2002)

Co-Coordinator, Supervision and Training Work Group, APA Division 17's SAW Advancing Together: Centralizing Feminism and Multiculturalism in Counseling Psychology Conference (1999)

Member, Inclusive Environment Special Task Group, Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) of the American Psychological Association (1996-1997)

Member, Continuing Education and Regional Conferences Committee, Division 17 (Counseling Psychology) of the American Psychological Association (1995-1998)

Chair, Racial and Ethnic Minority Needs Assessment Subcommittee, Division 17 of the American Psychological Association (1993)

Member, Ethnic and Cultural Diversity Committee, Division 17 of the American Psychological Association (1991-1992, 1988-1990)

Member, Professional Bias Panel for the Employee Assistance Program
Inventory (1991)

Chair, Ethnic and Cultural Diversity Committee, Division 17 of the American Psychological Association (1990-1991)

Regional:

Chair, Minority Interest Group, Southeastern Psychological Association (1998-present)

Program Reviewer, Southeastern Psychological Association Conference (1998)

Member, Steering Committee, Division 17 Great Lakes Regional Conference
(1987-1988)

State:

Secretary, Tennessee Vocational Association (1985-1986)

Local:

Board of Directors Member, Athens (GA) Area Homeless Shelter (1998-2001)

Executive Board Member, Project Leap!, Office of Citizens Employment and
Training, Atlanta, GA (1995-1999)

Professional Memberships:

American Counseling Association
American Psychological Association
Division 17: Counseling Psychology
Division 35: Women
Division 45: Society for the Study of Ethnic Minority Issues
Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development
Southeastern Psychological Association

OTHER SERVICE

Regional:

Consultant, Multicultural Education with the Southeastern Consortium for
Minorities in Engineering (SECME) (1991)

Local:

Third-Party Evaluator, ACTION, Inc.-Genesis Project funded by the Demonstration
Partnership Program, Office of Community Services, Washington, DC (1992)

Workshops, In-Service Training, and Guest Lectures:

Phelps, R.E., & Bailey, D.F. (2000, February). Multicultural Issues for Health Care Providers. Workshop for Intensive Care Unit Nurses of St, Mary's Hospital, Athens, GA

Phelps, R. E., Howe, S. T., Kennebrew, S. Y., Lyn, M. K., & Bell, A. (1999, April). Awareness, skills, & action: Dimensions of multicultural counseling. Workshop conducted at the Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon Army Base, Augusta, GA.

Phelps, R. E., & Rollins, C. A. (1993, Summer). Cultural diversity in
rehabilitation services. Two-day workshops conducted for employees and
administrative staff of the Division of Rehabilitation Services, Atlanta.

Hayes, B., & Phelps, R. E. (1992, June 16-19). Cultural diversity.
Professional development/in-service training conducted for Newton County (GA) teachers.

Phelps, R. E. (1991, October 24). Cultural diversity. In-service training
conducted for pediatric nurses at Athens Regional Medical Center, Athens, GA.

Phelps, R. E. (1992, April). Cultural diversity and religion. First Baptist
Church, Athens, GA.

The University of Georgia:

University Activities:

Co-Developer, Office of Institutional Diversity Research Component (2002 - 2003), Administrative Assignment:

Member, CURO-AP Advisory Council (Fall, 2002-present)

Member, Graduate School's Graduate Student Problem Advisory Committee (2000-2002)

Member, Office of Institutional Diversity Design Team (2001-present)

Member, Staff Psychologist Search Committee, Counseling & Testing Center (Fall 2001)

Member, University of Georgia Self-Study Steering Committee (1999-2000)

Member, President's Minority Advisory Committee (appointed Summer, 1998 - present)

Member, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Search Committee (Winter & Spring, 1998)

Mentor, Take Our Daughters to Work Day, The University of Georgia (1997)

Judge, University-wide Assistantship Competition for Minority Students, Graduate School, The University of Georgia (1996)

Interviewer, Counseling and Testing Center Counseling Psychologist Position, The University of Georgia (1995) Fellow, Institute for Behavioral Research, The University of Georgia (1994-
Present)

Member, Director of Undergraduate Admissions Search Committee, The
University of Georgia (1994-1995)

Consultant, Cultural Diversity Issues, Department of University Housing, The University of Georgia (1991-present)

Member, Pi Kappa Phi Review Committee, The University of Georgia (1993)

Mentor, University Affiliated Program for Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Minority Recruitment and Retention Initiative Mentoring Program (1992-1995)

Consultant, Student Interest Survey Project, Office of Minority Student Services and Programs, The University of Georgia (1991)

College of Education Activities:

Member, College of Education GSTEP Advisory Committee (Fall, 2002 - present)

Member, College of Education Faculty Excellence Advisory Team (Spring 2002 - present)

Member, College of Education School of Professional Studies School Director Search Committee (Fall, 2000)

Member, College of Education Office of Research Development and Outreach Review Committee (2000)

Member, College of Education Promotion and Tenure Review Committee (1998-1999)

Member, College of Education Dean's Search Committee (1998-1999)

Member, College of Education Cultural Diversity Curriculum Review Committee (1998-2001)

Member, College of Education Millennium Committee (1998-1999)

Senator, College of Education Faculty Senate, The University of Georgia (1996-1999)

Member, College of Education Faculty Senate Task Force on Course and Instructor Evaluation Process, The University of Georgia (1996-1997)

Member, College of Education Staff Excellence Award Committee, The University of Georgia (1996-1997)

Member, College of Education Faculty Senate Graduate Courses and Programs Standing Committee, The University of Georgia (1997-1999)

Member, College of Education Awards Committee, The University of Georgia (1994-
1996)

Member, College of Education Multicultural Task Force, The University of
Georgia (1994-1996)

Reviewer, College of Education Multicultural Grants, The University of Georgia
(1995)

Member, College of Education Dean's Search Committee, The University of Georgia (1993-1994)

Member, College of Education Initiative Committee, The University of Georgia
(1990-1991)

Departmental Activities:

Member, Department Faculty Peer Review Committee (1998, 2000)

Member, Departmental Post-Tenure Review Committee (1998, 1999)

Member, Third-Year Review Committee (1999)

Coordinator, Semester Conversion Curriculum Revision Initiative, Counseling Psychology Program (1997-1998)

Member, Student Personnel in Higher Education Faculty Search Committee, (1996- (1997)

Chair, Admissions Committee for Counseling Psychology (1996-1998)

Member, Admissions Committee for Counseling Psychology (1990-1994)

Member, Admissions Committee for Student Affairs Administration (1992-present)

Member, Admissions Committee for Student Personnel in Higher Education (1991- 1994)

Member, Admissions Committee for Community Counseling (1990-1993)

Member, Community Counseling Faculty (1990-1993)

Member, Counseling Psychology Faculty (1990-present)

Member, Student Affairs Administration Faculty (1992-present)

Member, Student Personnel in Higher Education Faculty (1991-1997)

Member, Student Personnel in Higher Education Faculty Search Committee (1996)

Member, Instructional Assessment Committee (1995)

Member, Clinical Faculty Committee, Center for Counseling and Personal
Evaluation (1991-1993)

Advisor, Intentionally Structured Group on Wellness (1993)

Member, Teaching Review Committee (1992)

Member, Curriculum Review Committee for Counseling Psychology (1991)

Workshops, In-Service Training, and Guest Lectures:

Phelps, R. E. (2002, July). Multicultural Issues. Presentation in ECHD 8100 Developmental Counseling class, The University of Georgia.

Phelps, R. E. (2000, February 18). Classroom Issues from a Faculty Member's Perspective. Presentation at the meeting of the Lilly Fellows, The University of Georgia.

Phelps, R. E., Perez, R. M., Campbell-Burden, B., Howe, S. T., Kennebrew, S. Y., Lyn, M. K., & Bell, A. (1999, April). Multicultural research and the Diversity Research Team. Presentation in EDEC 8180 Research in Multicultural Teacher Education class, The University of Georgia.

Phelps, R. E., & Paisley, P. O. (1998, April). Multiculturalism in school counseling. Presentation at the School Collaborative Meeting, Department of Counseling and Human Development Services, The University of Georgia, Athens.

Phelps, R.E. (1995, March 21). DSM-IV workshop. Professional
development/in-service training conducted for faculty of the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services, The University of Georgia.

Phelps, R. E. (1994, September 21). Issues in the study of racial identity:
Cultural mistrust, racial identity, and ethnicity. Presentation at the Counseling and Testing Center, The University of Georgia.

Phelps, R. E. (1994, May 11). Issues in multicultural counseling:
Bridges to adult education. Lecture in EAD 600 class, The University of Georgia.

Phelps, R. E. (1994, May 4). Recruitment strategies for faculty members of color. In M. M. Atwater (Chair), Recruitment and retention of faculty of color. Panel discussion conducted at the College of Education Multicultural Education Day Conference, The University of Georgia.

Phelps, R. E. (1993, November 17). Do men and women speak the same
language? Presentation for Colonial Area resident assistants, The University of Georgia.

Phelps, R. E. (1993, October 27). Careers in student affairs. Roundtable conducted during Student Affairs Week, The University of Georgia.

Phelps, R. E. (1993, May 5). Gender differences in perceptions of verbal
aggression. Presentation sponsored by the Women's Studies Program Brown Bag Lunch Series, The University of Georgia.

Phelps, R. E. (1993, January 26). Careers in psychology. Presentation at the roundtable sponsored by the Minority Business Students' Association, The University of Georgia.

Phelps, R. E. (1991, July 15). Multicultural issues in family therapy. Lecture in CFD 807 class, The University of Georgia.

Stoner, K. L., Fyke, N., Lynch, T., Phelps, R. E., & Wilson, R. (1983,
September 9). Racial awareness: Promoting understanding by understanding yourself. Workshop conducted for the Department of University Housing, The University of Georgia.

The University of Notre Dame:

University Activities:

Consultant, Cultural Diversity Issues, University of Notre Dame Law School (1988-1989)

Member, Year of Cultural Diversity Committee, Office of the Provost (1988-1989)

Consultant, Holy Cross Associates Program, University of Notre Dame (1986-1990)

Consultant, University of Notre Dame Upward Bound Program (1986-1987)

Department of Psychology Activities:

Member, Counseling Psychology Faculty (1987-1990)

Member, Counseling Psychology Selection Committee (1989-1990)

University Counseling Center Activities:

Coordinator, Professional Development Research Program (1988-1989)

Coordinator, Consultation Program (1987-1989)

Member, Professional Development Committee (1986-1987)

Member, Teaching Committee (1986-1987)

Member, Client Records Committee (1986-1987)

Member, Research Committee (1986-1987)

Workshops, In-Service Training, and Guest Lectures:

Phelps, R. E., & Dickman, M. M. (1989, January). Dealing with
difference. Three-day cultural diversity workshop for first-year law students.

The University of Texas, Austin:

University Activities:

Consultant for College of Nursing faculty (1983).

 

 
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