Created training materials for pro bono attorney volunteers preparing to work with child clients. Supported staff in preparation for work with clients with special needs. Observed and provided input to staff during court proceedings.

LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic Volunteer at clinics supporting transgender North Carolinians in drafting the required documents and filings for seeking a legal name change.

Assistant Professor (1991-1997), Associate Professor (1998-2004), Professor (2005-present), Meredith CollegeCourses taught: Introduction to Psychology, Life-span Developmental Psychology, Psychology of Children and Adolescents, Social Psychology, History and Systems in Psychology, Preparing for the Profession of Psychology, Internship Seminar, and Research Seminar.Online courses taught: Social Psychology at the Movies; History and Systems in Psychology in Global Context; Exploring the… Show more Assistant Professor (1991-1997), Associate Professor (1998-2004), Professor (2005-present), Meredith CollegeCourses taught: Introduction to Psychology, Life-span Developmental Psychology, Psychology of Children and Adolescents, Social Psychology, History and Systems in Psychology, Preparing for the Profession of Psychology, Internship Seminar, and Research Seminar.Online courses taught: Social Psychology at the Movies; History and Systems in Psychology in Global Context; Exploring the Field of Psychology.• Pioneered initiative to bring Meredith summer classes to online formats and revitalize summer programs in both virtual and face-to-face environments. • Instrumental in establishment of the Meredith Autism Program, ABA treatment program for children with ASD • Co- authored curriculum for Birth-Kindergarten licensure program• Established, developed and directed psychology internship program• Directed an average of ten psychology undergraduate research projects per year for over eighteen years, taking more than 100 students to state and national conferences. • Awarded Education, Health, and Human Sciences Dean's Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Profession and Meredith College, May 2013. Show less

Certified departmental consultant specializing in comprehensive program evaluation, curriculum design and development, and long term strategic planning. I have conducted comprehesive reviews onsite at public and private colleges and universities, as well as more focused reviews in onsite or remote formats.

Provided legal research, document drafting, and general support to Program Coordinator

A founding faculty member of the Center which acts as a consortium for researchers from UNC-CH, Duke, NCSU, UNC-Greensboro, and Meredith. Established Meredith College as a charter member of the Carolina Consortium on Human Development and as one of the four participating institutions in the formation of the Center. Five year appointment as a Research Fellow (1992-1997), Visiting Scientist (1997-98, sabbatical appointment), Center faculty (1997-present). Current affiliation includes work with… Show more A founding faculty member of the Center which acts as a consortium for researchers from UNC-CH, Duke, NCSU, UNC-Greensboro, and Meredith. Established Meredith College as a charter member of the Carolina Consortium on Human Development and as one of the four participating institutions in the formation of the Center. Five year appointment as a Research Fellow (1992-1997), Visiting Scientist (1997-98, sabbatical appointment), Center faculty (1997-present). Current affiliation includes work with postdoctoral and predoctoral fellows; an ongoing professional development proseminar; and support for professional conferences. For more information on the Center, see http://www.cds.unc.edu/. Show less

Three year appointment with administrative, budgetary, assessment, and advocacy for Faculty Development, General Education, PRISM (Critical thinking SACS QEP), Undergraduate Research, Honors, Teaching Fellows, Service Learning, and Learning Center. Fostered strong communication, collaboration, and strategic budget cooperation among units during an era of budget cuts and program elimination at the college.

Increased admissions yield in honors from a record low of 29 percent to 72 percent annually. Persistence to graduation increased to 97 percent. Increased student participation in enrichment opportunities, study abroad, and undergraduate research; strengthened role of the honors advisory board; created opportunities for broader based faculty participation; strengthened General Education linkages in Honors courses; completed successful comprehensive program review and implemented ongoing… Show more Increased admissions yield in honors from a record low of 29 percent to 72 percent annually. Persistence to graduation increased to 97 percent. Increased student participation in enrichment opportunities, study abroad, and undergraduate research; strengthened role of the honors advisory board; created opportunities for broader based faculty participation; strengthened General Education linkages in Honors courses; completed successful comprehensive program review and implemented ongoing assessment paradigm for the program. Show less