Graduate Faculty Vita

Canon-Clary College of Education Harding University

Master of Science in Counseling

 

 

Jenene H. Alexander

Box 12254

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas  72140-2254

501-279-4150

jalexander@harding.edu

 

                                               

Education

Ed. D. 1999, University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee

M.S. Counseling & Psychology, 1980, East Texas State University, Texarkana, Texas

B.S. Vocational Home Economics, 1969, Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas

 

Licensure and Certification

Licensed Professional Counselor, Arkansas   License # P8505005                                                              1985 – Present

Specialty area: Assessment              

Nationally Certified School Psychologist                      #16657                                                                      1989 – Present

Licensed School Counselor, Arkansas                                                                                                            1985 -- Present

Licensed School Psychology Specialist, Arkansas                                                                                       1990 -- Present

 

Association Memberships

American Counseling Association                                                                                                                   2004, 2006

Arkansas Counselors Association                               President Elect-Elect 2006-2007                             1999 - Present

Arkansas School Psychology Association                                                                                                                                    

National Association of School Psychologists          Board certified                                                          1990 - 2006

Arkansas Counselor Education and  Supervision      Secretary 2003-2004                                                 2003 - Present

Arkansas School Psychology Association                                                                                                     1986 - Present

    Alpha Chi Honor Society, Harding University           Active Alumnus                                                       1995 - Present

AR Association for Assessment in Counseling         President 86-67                                                         1983 – 1991, 2004-6

Arkansas Counseling, Guidance & Development      State Board                                                              1986 - 1987

 

Professional Experience

Associate Professor, College of Education                                                                                                     2000 – Present

Harding University

Director of Counseling

Faculty in Master of Science in Counseling program

Courses include Assessment, Acquiring Clinical Judgment through Case studies in School /Community,

Career Counseling, Advanced Human Growth and Development

Supervision

Provide mentoring and counseling to Harding University students, academically advise counseling graduate students

and undergraduate undeclared majors

Teach one specialty undergraduate class each semester

 

Assistant Professor, Education                         Harding University                                                              1998 - 2000

Assistant Professor, Psychology                     Harding University                                                              1990 -1998

Counselor/Diagnostician

Student Support                                  

 

Private Practice/Consulting                                Searcy, Arkansas                                                                 1990 - Present

Licensed Professional Counseling/                  Family Resources & Counseling                                       1988 - 1990

Psycho-Educational Testing                              Services - Searcy, Arkansas                                              

 

Counselor/Diagnostician                                    Searcy Public Schools                                                         1987-1990                                                                                                                                                                                                               Searcy, Arkansas

 

Counselor                                                              Hope Public Schools                                                           1984 - 1987

Hope, Arkansas

 

Licensed Counseling/School                             Adult Component-School of Hope                                   1984 - 1987

Psychology                                                           Hope, Arkansas

 

Counselor/Educational Coordinator                 School of Hope                                                                    1983 - 1984

Hope, Arkansas

 

Teacher - Secondary                                           Spring Hill Public Schools                                                  1982 - 1983

Spring Hill, Arkansas

 

Affiliated Professional Activity

Sheriff’s Department                                           Hope, Arkansas                                                                   1984 – 1987

·         Scan trained

·         Activities included taking statements in abuse, molestation and rape cases when victims were children

and adolescents

 

Research Interests

Neurobiology of attention, anxiety disorders, impact of psychopharmacology on attention, anxiety and depression,

Impact of leadership in systems and counselors role in that area                         

 

Current Research and Publications

Pilot study proposal awaiting approval: Assessing the results of “Play Attention “a biofeedback enabled program designed to develop neural

pathways for sustained attention in children and adults

 

Teaching Experience

Teaching Faculty, Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas                                                                            2000 – Present

Counseling in Public Schools, Hope and Searcy, Arkansas                                                                         1984 --1990                                                           

Secondary Teacher, Spring Hill, Arkansas                                                                                                      1982 --1983

 

Professional Presentations

Keeping Your Head No Matter What, Stability in Difficult Times, Dealing with Difficult People, Better Understanding Learning Disabilities,

Stress Management, Child Development, Abuse and Molestation, Parenting the Child with ADHD, Early Prevention of School Failure,

Overview of the Psycho-Educational Testing Process, Understanding and Using the Kaufman Test of Educational Achievement and the PPVT-R,

Teaching the Adult Learning Disabled Reader, Communication Styles, Implications of ADA and Section 504, Learning Styles- What We Learned in the 90's,

Developmental Stepping Stones, Skinner the Theorist and His Role in Behavior Modification, Coaching for Academic Success

 

Publications and Papers

An analysis of the Impact of School Leadership on the Practice of Inclusion: Identifying Characteristics Affecting Successful

Inclusive Experiences in Central Arkansas Schools.  1999 (School leaders identified as Administrators, Counselors, Special Educators)

 

Funded Proposal

Grant writing team member for the Rape Crisis Council

“It’s Okay to Tell” program for public schools

 

Student Advising and Supervision

·         Supervision in counseling

·         Provide mentoring and counseling to Harding University students, academically advise counseling graduate students

and undergraduate undeclared majors

·         Currently Credentialing in Clinical Supervision (Fall 2006) with anticipation of supervising practicing LAC’s January 2007.

 

Service Experience

Institutional Services:

   Committee Responsibilities:

Teacher Admission and Retention                                                                                                   1997 - Present

Graduate Council                                                                                                                                 1997 – Present

Graduate Academic Affairs Committee                                                                                            2004 – 2006

Housing Appeals                                                                                                                                 1994 - Present

Counseling Referral                                                                                                                             1995 - 2000

Admissions                                                                                                                                           1995 - 1996

Non-traditional Students                                                                                                                    1994 - 2000

Academic Retention                                                                                                                            1992 - 1997

 

   Other Institutional Services:

McNair Scholar Advisory Board                                                                                                       2004 – Present

Academic Leaders                                                                                                                               2004 - Present

Academic Advising Advisory Core                                                                                                 2001 - Present

Undeclared Majors Orientation, Presenter                                                                                      2001 - Present

Deans’ Symposium                                                                                                                              1995 - Present

Stephen's Scholarship Program, Assistant to Coordinator                                                           1992- 1995

               

   State Committee:

CSPD - State Department of Education Steering Committee                                                         1987 – Present

Assessment Task Force, Chair                                                                                                          2001 - 2005

Community Services:

Church:

College Church of Christ                    Home Bible Study for University                                      1998 - 2006            

                Co-teacher Couples Class                                                  2000- Present

                Huddle Group                                                                       1993 - 1997

Florida Youth Campaigns, Sponsor                                  1989

Hope Church of Christ                        Children & Adult Ladies' Teacher                                     1970 - 1987

  

Community:

Searcy Public Schools, Sprint Team                                                                                                 2005 - Present

WINGS                                                                                                                                                  2001 - Present

Associated Women for Harding                                                                                                       1988 - Present

Counseling                                                                                                                                            1987 - Present

Lonoke Public Schools External Study Team                                                                                  2000 - 2001

Smart Start Higher Ed Representative                                                                                              2000 - 2001

Harding Academy Advisory Council                                                                                               1991 - 1997

Rape Crisis Council                                                                                                                             1988 - 1998

Searcy Schools Advisory Council for Gifted & Talented                                                             1987 - 1990

 

Professional Development Activities:

Arkansas Counselors Association Conference, Hot Springs, Arkansas,  1999; 2000; 2003, 2004. 2006

Arkansas Leadership Development Institute, Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, July, 2006

Arkansas Counselor Educator Spring and Fall Conferences, Arkansas, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Arkansas School Psychology Association Conferences, Little Rock, Arkansas, 2001, 2002, 2003

National Association of School Psychologists Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1999          

Arkansas Association of Student Assistance Programs, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1996

When a Child Dies: How to Support Bereaved Parents & Siblings, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1996

Attention Deficit Disorder Training; Harding University; fall, 1995

Linkages: Students w/Disabilities in Higher Education; New Orleans, Louisiana; April, 1994

ADA Update; Chicago, Illinois; September, 1993

Feeling Good Together: Conflict Resolution; Little Rock, Arkansas; April, 1993

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Workshop; Harding University; September, 1992

Curriculum and Assessment Conference; Hot Springs, Arkansas; June, 1992

Arkansas School Psychology Spring Conference; Searcy, Arkansas; April, 1992

AHSSPE Physical & Learning Disabilities Workshop; Boston, Massachusetts; February, 1992

Arkansas Counseling Association Conference; Little Rock, Arkansas; November, 1991

Tony Allessandra, People Smart Seminar; Harding University; October, 1991