Faculty Experts
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Students
Kristin V. Christodulu
Visiting Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
Autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, challenging behavior, positive behavior support, sleep disturbances
Thomas L. Gebhardt
Director of Personal Safety and Off-Campus Affairs
Personal Safety and Off-Campus Affairs
Personal safety and off-campus affairs; environmental management approach to safety and behavior off campus; college drinking: responsible retailer involvement; building and sustaining successful campus-community collaboratives; social norms campaigns with long term neighbors; safety off campus; neighborhood watch programs; town-gown relations
Virginia Goatley
Associate Professor
Department of Reading
Literacy instruction; literacy/social studies; connections; Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC)
Maritza Martinez
Assistant Dean
Office of Academic Support Services
At-risk students; diversity; conflict resolution; motivation; student success; community relations; effective study strategies; social work; women's issues; coalition building; the importance of mentoring
Amanda B. Nickerson
Assistant Professor
Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology
School crisis prevention and intervention; emergency preparedness in schools; students with emotional and behavioral disorders; children and early adolescents' strengths; relationships with parents and peers
Estela M. Rivero
Director of Counseling
University Counseling Center
Clinical psychology; addiction; recovery; prevention
