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Rhonda L. Williams Ed.D., LPC., NCC. College of Education Phone: (719) 255-4167

1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway Fax: (719) 255-4110

Colorado Springs, CO 80933 Email: rwilliam@uccs.edu

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EDUCATION:

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2003 Doctorate of Education, Counseling Education, Kansas State University,

Manhattan, KS.

1986 Masters of Education, Guidance and Counseling, University of Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO.

1975 Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, Kansas State University,

Manhattan, KS.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION:

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Higher Education:

Sabbatical Associate Professor, Psychology Global Mental Health, Semester at

Fall 2011 Sea, University of Virginia.

2003-present Associate Professor, Counselor Education, University of Colorado-

Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO

2003-2001 Instructor, Counselor Education, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, CO

2001-2000 Mental Health Counselor, Part time, Goodland Regional Medical Center,

Goodland, KS

Summer 2000 Instructor, Counselor Education, Fort Hays State University

Hays, KS.

Public Education:

2001-1997 High School Counselor, Goodland High School

Goodland, KS.

1997-1995 Middle School Counselor, Challenger Middle School, Academy School

District, Colorado Springs, CO.

1995-1992 Middle School Counselor, Thunder Ridge Middle School, Cherry

Creek School District, Aurora, CO.

1987-1992 Middle School Counselor, Falcon Middle School, Falcon School District,

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Falcon, CO.

1986-1987 Jr./Sr.High School Counselor, Ellicott School District

Ellicott, CO.

1984-1986 Physical Education Teacher, Coach, Giberson Elementary, Harrison

School District, Colorado Springs, CO

1975-1983 Physical Education Teacher, Coach, South Park School District, K12,

Fairplay, CO

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS:

Mendez, S. L., Wehrman, J. D., & Williams, R. (In press). Exploring field internship

experiences to assist educators in successfully transitioning school counseling

and principal students from training to professional practice. Journal of

Cooperative Education and Internships. Martinez, S. L. M., Wehrman, J. D., & Williams, R. (2012). Exploring field internship

experiences to assist educators in successfully transitioning school counseling and

principal students from training to professional practice. Journal of Cooperative

Education and Internships.

Williams, R. L., & Wehrman, J. D. (July, 2010). Collaboration & confidentiality: Not a

paradox but an understanding between principals and school counselors. NASSP

Bulletin. 94(2),107-119.

Martinez, S., Wehrman, J., & Williams, R. L., (2009). Collaboration preparation for

pre-service administrators and school counselors. Academic Exchange Quarterly,

13(2) 55-60.

Williams, R. L., (2009). Developmental issues as a component of intersectionality:

Defining the Smart-Girl program. Journal of Race, Gender, Class 16(1-2). 82-101.

Williams, R. L. & Albanesi, H. P. (Eds). (2009). Socializing our youth & other race, gender

and class issues [Special issue]. Journal of Race, Gender, Class 16(1-2).

Williams, R. L., & Ferber, A. L. (2008). Facilitating Smart-Girl: Feminist pedagogy in

service learning in action. Feminist Teacher 19(1), 47-67.

Cheeseman, E., Williams, R. L., Armentrout, J. Fisher, C. (2006, June). 100 years of

African-American Struggle and Triumph. Black History Bulletin

Killin, T., & Williams R. (1995). Making a difference in school climate, counseling

services and student success. Journal of national association of secondary school

principals. April p.44-50.

NON-REFERRED PUBLICATIONS:

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Williams, R. L. (Jan/Feb, 2012). Bridging the gap, ASCA School Counselor, 50(3), 6-8.

Williams, R. L., ( Sept/Oct, 2011). Ethical Considerations to threat assessment, ASCA

School Counselor, 49(1), 9-10.

Williams, R. L. (May/Jun, 2011). The duty to address personal bias. ASCA School

Counselor, 48(5), 6- 8.

Williams, R. L. (Jan/Feb, 2011). The importance of self-care. ASCA School Counselor,

48(3), 6- 8.

Williams, R. L. (July/August, 2010). HIPPA or FERPA or Not. ASCA School Counselor,

47(6), 8-9.

Williams, R. L. (Jan/Feb. 2010). Delving into eating disorders. ASCA School Counselor,

47(3), 8-9.

Williams, R. L., (July/August, 2009). Confidentiality vs. protection. ASCA School

Counselor, 46(6), 10-11.

Williams, R. L., (May/June, 2009). Parent permission: A pain or an invitation. ASCA

School Counselor, 46(5), 8-9.

Williams, R. L., (Mar/Apr., 2009). Victimizing the victim. ASCA School Counselor,

46(4), 9-10.

Williams, R. L., (Jan/Feb., 2009). Child abuse reporting: Advocacy vs. Interference.

ASCA School Counselor, 46(3), 8-9.

Williams, R. L., (Sept/Oct., 2008). Check your opinions at the door.

as ASCA School Counselor, 46(1), 10-11.

Williams, R. L., (July/Aug, 2008). Dealing with confidentiality and suicidal ideation.

Williams, R. L., (May/June, 2008). Ethical ramifications of policy making,

Williams, R. L., (Mar/Ap., 2008). Exploring confidentiality and dual relationships.

Williams, R. L., (Jan/Feb., 2008). Case notes and guardian rights.

Williams, R. L., (Nov/Dec., 2007). Addressing reporting requirements and gifts.

Williams, R. L., (Sept/Oct., 2007). To tell or not to tell: The question of informed

consent.

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Williams, R. L., (Jul/Aug., 2007). Does evolution exist?

Williams, R. L., (May/June, 2007). The ethics of substance-abuse issues.

Williams, R. L., (Mar, 2007). Superhero or super stressed.

Williams, R. L., (Jan/Feb., 2007). Raising red flags in data collection.

Williams, R. L., (Nov/Dec., 2006). Flunking is a life time sentence.

Williams, R., L., (Fall, 2006). Are you a culturally responsive school counselor?

Colorado School Counselor Association Newsletter.

Williams, R. L., (2005, Fall). Data is our friend, CSCA Connection. 8.

Williams, R. L., (2005, Spring). Using the national model, CSCA Connection, 6.

Williams, R. L., (2004, July). The power of many. ASCA School Counselor, 42-48.

Williams, R. Dahir, C. & Jennings, M. (1996). Role of the School Counselor Program

American School Counselor Association Advocacy Professional Development

program for state affiliates. ASCA, Alexandria,VA.

Williams, R. (1996, Spring). Educate to Advocate. , p.15-18.

Williams, R (1995, Fall). Why should we advocate for school counselors?

Fall. p.12-14.

BOOKS:

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Williams, R. L., Lantz, A. E., Ferber, A. L., Noorulamin, S. (2008). Making smart

choices: Social and emotional skills for adolescent girls. Alexandria: American

School Counselor Association.

TRAINING MANUALS:

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Lantz, A. E., & Williams, R. L., (2008). A handbook for leading positive youth

development programs: Smart-Girl. Denver: Smart-Girl Inc.

Lantz, A. E., & Williams, R. L., Riedo, S., Noorulamin, S. (2008). Smart-Girl Session

Plans. Denver: Smart-Girl Inc.

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Rzepka-Williams, R. (1989). Peer counseling programs. Department of Education (Eds.),

Colorado Governor’s Innovations In Education Programs. (pp. 78-79). Denver,

CO.

Rzepka-Williams, R., & Nearpass, S. (1987). Peer counseling resource handbook

Colorado School Counselor Association.

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Rzepka-Williams, R. & Nearpass, S. (1987). How to Begin Peer Counseling Programs

Colorado School Counselor Association.

BOOK CHAPTERS:

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Wehrman, J. D., Williams R., Field, J., Schroeder, S. D. (2010). Accountability through

documentation: What are best practices for school counselors? In M. A. Hermann,

T. P. Remley, Jr., & W. C. Huey, Ethical and legal issues in school counseling

(3rd

ed., pp. 141-153). Alexandria, VA: American School Counselor Association.

Fenell, R.A., Fenell, D., Williams, R. L., (2009) The School Counselor’s Role Supporting

Children of Deployed Military Families. (Rev. Ed.) Webber, J., Bass, D. D., Yep,

R., (3rd Ed.) Terrorism, Trauma, and Tragedies: A counselor’s guide to

preparing and responding, American Counselor Association, Alexandria, VA.

Williams, R. (2006) African Americans in World War I 1910-1920. In Association for

the Study of African American Life and History and Farmers Insurance Group

(Series Editors) and Rice, R. (Unit Editor) Freedom’s song: One hundred years

of African American struggle and triumph. Farmers Group, Los Angeles, CA.

Williams, R. (2006) Tulsa Race Riots 1920-1930. In Association for the Study of African

American Life and History and Farmers Insurance Group (Series Editors) and

Rice, R. (Unit Editor) Freedom’s song: One hundred years of African American

struggle and triumph. Farmers Group, Los Angeles, CA.

Williams, R. (2006) Poor People’s Campaign 1960-1970. In Association for the Study of

African American Life and History and Farmers Insurance Group (Series Editors)

and Rice, R. (Unit Editor) Freedom’s song: One hundred years of African

American struggle and triumph. Farmers Group, Los Angeles, CA.

Williams, R., (2006). Legal records for school counselors. In R. Sabella, School

counseling principals: Foundations and basics (p.13-14), Alexandria, VA:

American School Counselor Association

Fenell, D., Fenell, R.A., Williams, R. L., (2004) The School Counselor’s Role Supporting

Children of Deployed Military Families. (Eds). Webber, J., Bass, D. D., Yep, R.,

(2nd

Ed.) Terrorism, Trauma, and Tragedies: A counselor’s guide to preparing

and responding, American Counselor Association, Alexandria, VA.

AUDIO VISUAL MEDIA

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Williams, R. (writer) and Rice, R. (Director) (2006). African Americans in World War I

1910-1920. [DVD Episode}. In Association for the Study of African American

Life and History and Farmers Insurance Group (Producers), Freedom’s song:

One hundred years of African American struggle and triumph. Questa, Inc.

Chicago, IL.

Williams, R. (writer) and Rice, R. (Director) (2006). Tulsa Race Riots 1920-1930. [DVD

Episode}. In Association for the Study of African American Life and History and

Farmers Insurance Group (Producers), Freedom’s song: One hundred years of

African American struggle and triumph. Questa, Inc. Chicago, IL.

Williams, R. (writer) and Rice, R. (Director) (2006). Poor People’s Campaign 1960-

1970. [DVD Episode}. In Association for the Study of African American Life

and History and Farmers Insurance Group (Producers), Freedom’s song: One

hundred years of African American struggle and triumph. Questa, Inc. Chicago,

IL.

This national curriculum will be:

A. distributed by Farmer’s Insurance Group to every middle school and high school

classroom in the nation (Feb., 2006).

B. Feature in national workshops facilitated by Association for the Study of African

American Life and History. (2006).

C. Featured in national workshops facilitated by the National Council for Social

Studies (2006).

Williams, R. (Writer, director), & Gerdino, N. (Producer). (1996). Role of the School

Counselor [Video]. Professional Development Advocacy program for state

affiliates. American School Counselor Association: Alexandria, VA.

EDITORIAL BOOK REVIEWS:

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Author Unknown (2009). Cyberkids, Cyberbullying, Cyberbalance. Corwin Press.

Author Unknown: (2007). Bully no more. Corwin Press.

Stone, C., & Dahir, C., (2006). MEASURE: Accountability for school counseling.

Pearson, Printice, Hall.

Author Unknown: (2006). Bully proofing your school. Corwin Press.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS:

Williams, R. L. & McClain, M. (2013). Social/Emotional intelligence for adolescent

groups. Presentation at the annual American School Counselor Association

Conference, Philadelphia,PA.

Williams, R.L., Engle, E., Natenburg, R., (Nov, 2013). Mitigating Rural Mental Health

Deficit with University Collaboration, Presentation at American Counselor

Educator and Supervision Conference, Denver, CO.

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Dahir, C., & Williams, R. L. (2013). Principal / school counselor relationship.

Presentation at the annual American Educational Research Association

Conference. San Francisco, CA.

Williams, R. L., (2012). The ties that bind: The relationship between the ASCA National

Model & ethical standards. Presentation at the annual American School

Counselor Association Conference, Minneapolis, MN.

Martinez, S., Wehrman, J., Williams, R. L. (2011). Opportunities for Counselor and

Leadership Educators: Pre-service School Counselors’ and Administrators’

Perceptions of Professional Collaboration. Presentation at the annual American

Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Field, J. E., Wehrman, J., Williams, R. L., Fenell, D. (2011). Developmental approach to

counseling skills. Presentation at American Counselor Association Conference,

New Orleans, LA.

Fenell, D., Wehrman, J., Field, J. E., Williams, R. L. (2011). Counseling military

families. Presentation at American Counselor Association Conference, New

Orleans, LA.

Williams, R.L. & Field, J. (2010). Principal-School counselor relationship. (2010).

Williams, R. L. (2010). Lets talk ethics.

Wehrman, J. D., Williams, R. L., & Martinez, S. L. M. (2010). Opportunities for

Counselor and Leadership Educators: Pre-service School Counselors’ and

Administrators’ Perceptions of Professional Collaboration. Presentation at the

annual American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.

Wehrman, J., Mims, G.A., Halbur, D., & Williams R.L (2009). Translating group

process and dynamics into children’s language. Bi-annual conference Association

of Counselor Educators and Supervisors, San Diego, CA.

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Williams, R. L. (2007). Legal & ethical issues in working with minors. Presentation at the

American School Counselor Association Conference, Denver, Co.

Williams, R. L., Brady, C., (2005, June). Creative Collaboration, presentation at the

Education Trust Conference, Houston, TX.

Williams, R., & Kelsch, D., (2002, July). Creating Community, presentation at the

American School Counselor Association Conference, Miami, FL.

Williams, R. & Coast, S. (1997, November). Sexual Harassment: Unwelcome, Unwanted,

Unsolicited, Presenters, National Middle School Association, Baltimore, MD.

Williams, R., & Kuranz, M. (1995, 1994, March). American School Counselor

Association Governmental/Advocacy Institute, Washington D.C.

Williams, R. (1994, July). Educate to advocate for school counselors. Presenter,

American School Counselor Association Leadership Development Training, St.

Louis, MO.

Williams, R., & Killin T. (1991, November). Advisement programs that work. Presenters,

National Middle School Association Conference, Denver, CO.

Williams, R., & Killin, T., (1989, June). Advisement programs that work. Presenters

National Middle School Summer Institute, Breckenridge, CO.

Williams, R., & Killin, T., (1988, June). Advisement programs that work. Presenter

American School Counselor Association Elementary Middle School Counselor

Conference, Breckenridge, CO.

STATE & REGIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS:

______________________________________________________________________ Williams, R. L. DeBard, S., & McClain, M. (2013). Social/Emotional intelligence for

adolescent groups. Presentation at the annual Colorado School Counselor

Association Conference, Longmont, CO.

Williams, R. L., (2013). Using an ethical lens as a school counselor to make your mark.

Presentation at the annual Colorado School Counselor Association Conference,

Longmont, CO.

Williams, R.L., Wehrman, J. D. (Oct, 2012). Mitigating Rural Mental Health Deficit with

University Collaboration, Presentation at the bi-annual Rocky Mountain

American Counselor Educator and Supervision Conference, Park City Utah.

Williams, R. L., (2012). The ties that bind: The relationship between the ASCA National

Model & ethical standards. Presentation at the annual Colorado School Counselor

Association Conference, Vail, CO.

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Williams, R. L., DeBard, S., Jacobs, A., McClain, M (2012). 1,2,3 Group: Developing

positive group process in schools. Presentation at annual Colorado School

Counselor Association Conference, Vail, CO.

Williams, R. L., Jacobs, A., Dowden, C., Wagner, Z. Winn, A., (Jan, 2011). Adventure

Education. Children of Colorado and Culturally Responsive Teaching,

Leadership and Counseling.

Williams, R.L. & Field, J. (2010). Principal-School counselor relationship. (Fall, 2010).

Williams, R. L., Jacobs, A., & Canty-Woessner, C., (2010). Classroom Guidance that

Rocks. Presented at the Colorado School Counselor Association Professional

development regional workshops, Colorado Springs & Grand Junction, CO.

Williams, R. L. & Kirby, D. (2010, Mar) Principal and school counselor relationship.

Presented at the annual Colorado Pre-colligate Conference, Denver, CO.

Williams, R. L. & Dukes, C. (2009, Mar). About collaboration: What makes school

counseling programs work. Presenter at Colorado Pre-Colligate Conference,

Denver, CO.

Williams, R. L., Thompson, T., & Dodson, T. (2008, Dec). Implementation of the ASCA

National Model and Standards. Colorado Core Counselor Grant Program.

Colorado Springs, CO.

Williams, R. L., Jacobs, A., & Zock, D. (2008, Dec). Education Barriers that Widen the

Achievement Gap. Colorado Council on High School and College Relations

Annual Conference. Colorado Springs, CO.

Williams, R. L. & Noorulamin, S., Jacobs A., Moeder-Chandler, M. (2008, Nov). Social

Emotional Intelligence for Adolescent Girls: Developing a Smart-Girl program.

Presentation at the annual Colorado School Counselor Association Conference,

Denver, CO.

Williams, R. L., Williams, R. L. Gearhart, J. A., Dodson, T., Thompson, T., Canti, C.

(2008, Jan, Mar). Impact of school counseling programs. Presentation at Colorado

Legislation Joint Education Committee, Denver, CO.

Williams, R. L., (2007, Mar). Why is there an achievement gap? Presenter at Pre-

Colligate State Conference, Denver, CO.

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Williams, R. L. (2007, Mar.). How School Counselors Can Impact the Achievement Gap.

Presenter at Pre-Colligate State Conference, Denver, CO.

Williams, R. L., Gearhart, J. A., Crow, D., Dodson, T. (2008, Jan, Feb, Mar). Developing

a standards based school counseling program. Presentor at Colorado School

Counselor Association Regional Workshops. Greeley, Colorado Springs, Delta,

CO.

Williams, R. L., (2007, Nov). How to become a Smart-Girl. Presenter, Colorado School

Counselor Association, Breckenridge, CO.

Williams, R. L., (2007, Mar). Why is there an achievement gap? Presenter at Pre-

Colligate State Conference, Denver, CO.

Williams, R. L., & Anthans G. (2006, Aug). Leadership and collaboration. Presenters,

Colorado Association of School Executives, Breckenridge, CO.

Williams, R. L., (2006, April) Culturally Responsive School Counseling. Presenter,

Colorado School Counselor Association, Denver, CO.

Williams, R., (2004, April) Smart Girl program, Presenter, Colorado School Counselor

Association, Denver, CO.

Williams, R., (2003, April). Career counseling programs, Presenter, Colorado School

Counselor Association, Broomfield, CO.

Williams, R, (2003, April). Adventure education in counseling, Presenter, Colorado

School Counselor Association, Denver, CO.

Williams, R., Kelsch, D. (2002, April) Creating Community, Presenters Colorado School

Counselor Association, Denver, CO.

Williams, R., (2002, April) School to career: How school counselors can create a K-12

school to career guidance program. Presenter, Colorado School Counselor

Association Conference, Denver, CO.

Williams, R., (2000, March) Making community connections. Presenter on community

involvement and school counselors, Kansas Counselor Association Conference,

Great Bend, KS.

Williams, R., (1999, March) Dream to team: Team building activities. Presenter, Kansas

Counselor Association Conference, Wichita, KS.

Williams, R., (1999, March) Educate to advocate. Presenter at Kansas Counselor

Association Conference, Wichita, KS.

Williams, R., (1998, March). Sexual Harassment: What you need to know. Presenter, at

Kansas Counselor Association Conference, Emporia, KS.

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Williams, R., (1995, March). Sexual Harassment: What you need to know. Presenter,

Colorado School Counselor Association, Durango, CO.

Williams, R., (1995, March). Sexual Harassment: What you need to know. Presenter,

Colorado School Counselor Association, Glenwood Springs, CO.

Williams, R., & Johnson, S. (1993 April). Peer counseling programs. Presenters,

Colorado School Counselor Association, Denver, CO.

Williams, R. & Johnson, S. (1990, April). The value of peer counseling programs.

Presenters, Colorado School Counselor Association, Denver, CO.

Williams, R., & Johnson, S. (1990, October) Why do we have to compete to make a

winning team? Presenter, Colorado Association for Counseling and Development,

Colorado Springs, CO.

Williams, R., & Johnson, S. (1989, June). Why do you need peer counselors? Presenters,

Colorado Association of Middle Level Educators Conference. Breckenridge, CO.

Williams, R., & Killin, T., (1988, April). How to develop advisement programs. Presenter

at the Colorado School Counselor Association Conference, Denver, CO.

INTERNATIONAL, WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS:

Williams, R. L. (Nov, 2011). Body Image, Semester as Sea. Hong, Kong.

Williams, R. L. & Field J. E. (2011, April 18-20). ASCA School Counselor Training,

Saipan, Mariana Islands.

Williams, R. L., & MacIver, D., (2007, Sept 30-Oct 7). Experiential Education Training,

Daegu, Korea

Williams, R. L., (2005, March 12-16). ASCA National Model Workshop. Guam School

District School Counselor Workshops.

NATIONAL & STATE WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS:

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Williams, R.L., & DeBard, S., (2013, Oct). Smart-Girl Training Institute. Salt Lake City,

Utah.

Williams, R. L., & DeBard, S., (2013, Jan, Aug, Sept). Smart-Girl Leadership Training

Institute. Denver, & Colorado Springs, CO.

Williams, R.L. (March, 2013). Let’s talk school counselor ethics. Albuquerque School

District, Albuquerque, NM.

Field, J. & Williams, R.L. (Feb, 2013). Natrona School District School Counselor’s

Professional Development Training. Casper, Wyoming.

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Williams, R. L., & DeBard, S., Jacobs, A. S., (2012, Jan, Aug, Sept). Smart-Girl

Leadership Training Institute. Denver, & Colorado Springs, CO.

Williams, R. L., & DeBard, S., Jacobs, A. S., (2011, Jan, Aug, Sept). Smart-Girl

Leadership Training Institute. Denver, & Colorado Springs, CO.

Williams, R. L., & DeBard, S., Jacobs, A. S., (2011, April). Smart-Girl Leadership

Training Institute. Newark, NJ.

Williams, R. L., & DeBard, S., Jacobs, A. S., Field, J. E., (2010, Jan, Aug, Sept). Smart-

Girl Leadership Training Institute. Denver, & Colorado Springs, CO.

Williams, R. L., & DeBard, S., Jacobs, A. S., (2009, Jan, Aug, Sept). Smart-Girl

Leadership Training Institute. Denver, & Colorado Springs, CO.

Williams, R. L., & DeBard, S., (2008, Jan, Aug, Sept). Smart-Girl leadership training.

Denver, & Colorado Springs, CO.

Williams, R. L., & Noorulamin, S. (2007, Jan, Aug, Sept). Smart-Girl leadership training.

Denver, CO. Colorado Springs, CO.

Williams, R. L., & Noorulamin, S. (2006, Jan, Sept). Smart-Girl leadership training.

Colorado Springs, CO.

Williams, R. L., (2006, Feb). ASCA National Model Workshop. Poudre Valley School

District School Counselor Workshop.

Williams, R. L., (2006, Feb). ASCA National Model Workshop. St. Vrain School District

School Counselor Workshop.

Williams, R. L., & Noorulamin, S. (2005, Sept). Smart-Girl leadership training.

Colorado Springs, CO.

Williams, R. L., & Crow, D. (2005, Nov). ASCA National Model Workshop. St. Vrain

School District.

Williams, R. L., (2005, Nov). ASCA National Model. Harrison School District School

Counselor Workshop.

Williams, R. L., & Noorulamin, S. (2005, Jan). Smart-Girl leadership training. Denver,

CO.

Williams, R. L., & Noorulamin, S. (2004, Sept). Smart-Girl leadership training.

Colorado Springs, CO.

Williams, R. L., & Noorulamin, S. (2004, Jan). Smart-Girl leadership training. Denver,

CO.

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Williams, R. L., & Noorulamin, S. (2003, Sept). Smart-Girl leadership training.

Colorado Springs, CO.

Williams, R. L., & Noorulamin, S. (2003, Jan). Smart-Girl leadership training. Colorado

Springs, CO.

OTHER STATE AND LOCAL PRESENTATIONS:

________________________________________________________________________ Williams, R.L. Morgan, L., Garrett, J., Flynn, A., Jones, F., Albers, D., & Braun, C.,

(2013). Middle School Career and College Readiness State Standards, Colorado

Core Grant Professional Development Training. Fort, Collins, Co.

Williams, R. L. (2013, July) Chinese Faculty Exchange Workshop/Adventure Education.

Williams, R. L. (2011, July). Korean Exchange Student Adventure Education Workshop.

Williams, R. L. & Newton, K. (2009, Aug.). Principal/School counselor collaboration.

St. Vrain School District Principal and School Counselor Symposium.

Williams, R. L. (2008, Nov). Bullying proofing your daughter. Cheyenne Mtn School

District Parents Workshop.

Williams, R. L., (2008, Sept). Culturally responsive teaching and counseling, MYLI

Regional Conference, El Pomar, Colorado Springs, CO.

Williams, R. L., (2008, Aug). Culturally responsive teaching and counseling. Galileo

School & UCCS Parnership, Colorado Springs, CO.

Williams, R. L. (2008, Aug). Ethics of school counseling, Boulder Valley School District

School Counselors Workshop.

Williams, R. L.. (2008, Aug). Closing the achievement gap. Boulder Valley School

District School Counselor Workshop.

Williams, R. L. (2008, Jan). How to be a Smart-Girl. Fort Collins Counseling

Conference.

Williams, R. L. (2007, Jan). Culturally counseling view of the achievement gap through

different lenses. Presenter at Culturally Responsive Teaching, Leadership &

Counseling Symposium, University of Colorado Colorado Springs, CO.

Williams, R.L., Coast, S. Dashel, L. (1996). Challenger Middle School School-To-Career

Curriculum. Presenters, Air Academy District Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

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Williams, R.L. (Feb, 2013). Ethical Issues in School Counseling, Albuquerque, New

Mexico School Counseling Professional Development Training.

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Williams, R. L. (2008, April). Bullyproofing your daughter from the inside out. The

Laboratory of Art and Ideas, Feminism & Co. Denver, CO.

Williams, R. L. (2007, Sept). Bullyproofing your daughter from the inside out. Annual

State Smart-Girl Luncheon. Denver, CO.

Williams, R. L. (2007, Mar). The stress mess. Keynote. Regional Bank Conference,

Kansas.

Williams, R. L. (2001, April). Dealing with difficult people, Administration and staff of

Goodland Regional Medical Center, Goodland, KS.

Williams, R. L. (2001, November). Role of Elementary School Counselor. Administration

and Counselors meeting, Harrison School District, Colorado, Springs, CO.

Williams, R. L. (1993, April). Advisement programs for middle schools. Las Vegas

Public School District, Las Vegas, Nv.

OTHER WORKSHOP TRAININGS:

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Williams, R. L., (2003, June, Aug, Dec). Peer Counseling Training, UCCS Trauma

Center for CSFD, UCCS Campus Police Department.

Williams, R. L., (2001, July). Peer Counselor Training, Lyons High School, Lyons, KS.

Williams, R. L., (2001, June). Peer Counselor Training, Salina South High School,

Salina, KS.

Williams, R. L., (2001, August). Peer Counselor Training, Dodge City High School,

Dodge City, KS.

Williams, R. L., (2000, May). Peer Counselor Training, Dodge City High School,

Dodge City, KS.

Williams, R. L., (2000, October). Peer Counselor Training, Great Bend High School,

Great Bend, KS.

Williams, R. L., (1998, July). The how to of advisement programs. Pratt and Skyline

School Districts.

Williams, R. L., (1997, February). Rifle School District, Advisement programs at middle

and high school level.

Williams, R. L., (1995, April). Sexual Harassment: What school districts need to know.

Ignacio School District, Ignacio, CO.

Williams, R. L., (1995, May). Sexual Harassment: What school districts need to know.

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Durango School District, Durango, CO.

Williams, R. L., & Kuranz, M. (March, 1995 & 1996). Co-Director of American School

Counselor Association Governmental/Advocacy Institute, Washington D.C.

Williams, R. L., (1995, April). Sexual Harassment: What school districts need to know.

Evergreen Middle School, Evergreen, CO.

Williams, R. L., & Johnson, S., (1993, 1994, 1995) Peer counselor training, Asian

Pacific Cultural Center, Denver, CO.

Williams, R. L., 1990, May). Why peer counselors are valuable. Limon School District,

Limon, CO.

Williams, R. L., (1990, June). Peer Counselor Training, Limon School District, Limon,

CO.

Williams, R. L., (1990, May). Developing advisement programs. Goddard Middle

School,

Williams, R. L., & Johnson, S., (1989, 1990, 1991). Peer Counselor Training, Pueblo

County School Districts, Pueblo, CO.

GRANTS FUNDED:

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Williams, R.L. Morgan, L., Garrett, J., Flynn, A., Jones, F., Albers, D., & Braun, C.,

(2013). Middle School Career and College Readiness State Standards

Development Collaboration, Colorado Department of Education, $6000.

Williams, R.L. (2004). Funded. UCCS Women’s Studies Grant. Smart Girl program

initiative. Author. $700.

Williams, R.L. (2001). Funded. American School Counselor Association Governmental

Grant. Kansas School Counselor Association Governmental Relations program.

$500.

Williams, R., Liediker, J., Neighbors, R. (2000). Funded. Kansas School to Career Grant.

Northwest Kansas Consortium application grant. $200,000 for three years.

Williams, R.L. (1998). Funded. Kansas Community Prevention Grant. Prevention

Programs for Goodland, KS. Williams, R., Fernandez, B. $68,000.

Williams, R.L. (1996). Funded Challenger Middle School School-To-Career Grant from

Air Academy School District School-to-Career Grant. Williams, R. Coast, S.

Dashel, L. $500.

Williams, R., & MacIver, D. (1992). Colorado Innovative Programs Grant 1992.

(Funded). Development of Ropes course and advisement program for Thunder

Ridge Middle School. $7000.

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Williams, R.L. (1989). Colorado Innovative Programs Grant. Falcon Middle School

ropes course development. $5000.

GRANTS NOT FUNDED:

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Williams, R. L. & Wehrman, J. (2010). Elementary and Secondary School Counselor

Act. Initiating elementary school counselors in District 11. $500,000 x 3 years.

Williams, R. L. (2008). President’s Teaching and Learning Grant. Benefits of School

Counseling Program Implementation. $800

Williams, R. L. & Wehrman, J. (2008). Elementary and Secondary School Counselor

Act. Initiating elementary school counselors in District 11. $500,000 x 3 years.

Williams, R. L. (2003). No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Grant. Initiating Elementary

School Counseling in District 11. $150.000

COUNSELING COURSES TAUGHT

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Freshman Seminar Fall: 12

Roles and Functions of a School Counselor: Fall: 09, 10, 12

Group Counseling Techniques Lab Fall: 10,12

Organization and Administration of a School Counselor Spg: 10, 11, 12

Practicum for School Counselors Spg: 10,11, 12

Adventures in Education Spg: 10,11,12

Social and Cultural Foundations of Counseling Sum: 10, 11,12

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION AND AWARDS

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Counselor Educator of the Year (2012). American School Counselor Association.

Post-Secondary Counselor Educator of the Year (2008). Colorado School

Counselor Association.

UCCS Community Service Award (2007). University of Colorado Colorado

Springs.

Barry Weinhold Counseling and Human Services Alumni Award (2003).

Recognition for outstanding contributions to the field of counseling.

Walmart Educator of the Year (1999) Sherman County, KS.

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Lance Huffman Award for dedication to the profession of school counseling.

(1992). Coloraodo School Counselor Association.

National Middle School Counselor of the Year (1991). American School

Counselor Association

Coloraodo Middle School Counselor of the Year (1990). Colorado School

Counselor Association.

Falcon School District Award of Excellence in Education (1990).

Colorado Business Alliance Educator of the Year (1989).

NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION AND SERVICE

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American School Counselor Association

Ethics Chair (2006-.2012).

Professional Interest Network chair (2004-2006)

Ethics Committee Member, (2002-2003)-rewrote ASCA Ethical

Guidelines

Advocacy Chairperson, (1994-95, 1995-96

Co-Directed National Governmental Relations Workshop, Washington D.C.

(1995, 1996)

Wrote National Advocacy program and developed video (1994-1996).

Professional Recognition Chair (1993-1994). Chaired National Awards

Presentation & directed luncheon.

PIN for Advisement Programs. (1991-1992).

Delegate Assembly Delegate for Kansas. (2000- 2001).

Delegate Assembly Delegate for Colorado. (1990-1991, 2009).

American Association for Multicultural Development. (2007-present).

Membership Committee.

American Counselor Association (2003-present)

American Counselor Educators and Supervisors Association (2003-present)

STATE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION AND SERVICE

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Colorado Race to the Top teacher Quality committee (2009-present)

Colorado School Counselor Association:

Ex-Director, (2008-present).

Post Secondary Vice President (2004-2008).

Advocacy Chair (1993-1995).

President-(1991-1992).

President Elect, (1990-1991).

Past President (1992-1993).

Established State Capitol Legislative Breakfast, Established State

Counselor Advocacy Board.

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Middle Level Vice President (1988-1991), Established State Middle

School Counselor Conference 1988, 1989

Peer Counseling Chair (1986-1989) Established State Peer Counseling

Conference, High School and Middle School Conferences

SERVICE:

DEPARTMENT LEVEL:

School Counseling Program Coordinator (2003-present)

Search Committee Chair (Spring 2012).

COLLEGE LEVEL:

Chair of the Diversity Committee (2008-2012)

ACCREDITATION LEVEL:

Colorado Department of Education- Accreditation Evaluation, Denver University

Counseling and Human Services Department (2011)

Academy School District External Review Team Member, (2005, Nov).

Evaluated Discovery Canyon Elementary School.

UNIVERSITY LEVEL:

UCCS Diversity Summit (2012-13)

ECOC/CRTLC conference committee member (2010).

UCCS Diversity Committee Member, (2007 - present).

UCCS Sexual Harassment Committee Member, (2007-present).

UCCS Associate Dean Search Committee Member, (2006).

Curriculum Design Team Member, (2005, Summer). Curriculum design for

Freedom’s Song, National Curriculum for African American History.

UCCS University Activities Director Search Committee Member (2005).

UCCS Assistant Director of Recruitment Committee Member, (2005).

UCCS International Students Mentorship Program.Member, (2001-2004).

UCCS Trauma Center Peer Program Committee Member, Trainer (2002-present).

UCCS, COE Diversity Committee Member (2001-2005).

REGIONAL LEVEL:

Advisory Board Member (2005-present) for School Counselors, Harrison School

District.

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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer. (2001-2003). Assists

children and families involved in the court system.

STATE LEVEL:

Colorado House of Representative Testimony for Bully Bill.

Advisory Board for Corp Counselor Grant (2008-present).

Governor’s Corp Counselor Grant: (2008 & 2011). Grant reviewer.

P-20 Governor’s Council subcommittee (2008-present) for advisory on post-

secondary transitions committee.

Smart-Girl Board Member (2002-2008). Advocacy program for adolescent

youth.

Smart-Girl Program Committee (2002-present).

Program Director for Colorado Springs Program and trainer (2002- 2010).

Smart-Girl Program, mentorship program for middle school girls.

Kansas Workforce Investment Partnership Board Member, (2000-2001).

Appointed by Governor.

Kansas Governor’s Task Force on Workforce Initiatives. (1999-2000),

Appointed by Governor 100 selected from entire state for taskforce initiatives.

Creator and Director, (1999, 2000). Topside of Kansas 24 Hour Relay Challenge.

Developed and initiated this program for community prevention.

Northwest Kansas CASA Board member (2000-2001).

PEO (philanthropic organization) for women.

Northwest Kansas CASA volunteer Secretary (2000). (1999-2000). (1998-2000).

Vice Chair of Sherman County Community Prevention Programs (1999-2000).

Board Member of Community Unity Sherman County. (1998-2001).

Kansas School Counselor Association:

President, (2000-2001).

President Elect, (1999-2000).

Kansas Counselor Association:

Human Rights Chair (1999-2000)

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Kansas Association of Peer Programs:

Vice President (1998-2001)

Co directed State Peer Counseling Conferences (1998-2001)

Co-directed Peer Counseling Trainer of Trainers Programs (1998-2001).

Colorado Career Development Board (1996)

Colorado Association of Middle Level Educators (1989-1997)

INTERNATIONAL LEVEL:

Hong Kong Women’s Foundation Meeting Facilitator (Nov, 2011).

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

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Colorado School Counselor Licensed (1986-2010)

Kansas School Counselor Certified (1997-2001)

National Certified Counselor (1991-present)

Licensed Professional Counselor - Colorado (1996-present)

Licensed Professional Counselor – Kansas (1997-2001)

Professional Mediator – Kansas (1997-2001)