Gina Oswald, Phd, Crc, Lpc

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CURRICULUM VITA

GINA OSWALD, PHD, CRC, LPC

EDUCATION

2010: Ph.D. in Special Education Areas of Emphasis: Transition and Rehabilitation Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

2002: M.Ed., Rehabilitation Counseling Kent State University

2001: B.A., Psychology Kent State University

2000: B.A., History Kent State University

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Effective 04/03 (CRC # 00056843) Professional Counselor Licensure (Ohio), Effective 07/07 (LPC # C0500516)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2016- Associate Professor/Program Director Present Wright State University Rehabilitation Services Undergraduate Program Director Transition To Work Endorsement Program Director Veteran Services Minor Faculty Advisor Disability Studies Minor Faculty Advisor Center for Enhancement of Disability Employment and Research

Description: Currently teach two or more courses per semester in the undergraduate and graduate rehabilitation programs. As needed, teach two graduate-level transition endorsement courses. Developed eight new rehabilitation services electives to meet community requests and student learning needs. Participate in regular trainings and book clubs through the Center for Teaching and Learning, as well as completed the Quality Matters training for developing effective online courses. Direct the undergraduate rehabilitation services program and graduate transition to work endorsement program. Responsibilities include: student recruitment and retention, student admissions decisions and progress reviews, instructor/adjunct supervision (recruitment, training, and mentoring), program evaluation and CORE re-accreditation (successful site visit with no conditions or recommendations reported March 2015)/state of Ohio endorsement (approved through 2021), program oversight, and student advising. Facilitate the undergraduate Advisory Council. Representative to the Greene County Disability Coalition and the Montgomery County Transition Council. Direct the Center for Enhancement of Disability 2

Employment and Research including research, dissemination of research through presentations and journal articles, and proposal development for grant funding (opened 2014). Provide program evaluation assistance to the Office of Disability Services resulting in a current research project surveying past ODS service recipients, one article in press and one under review, three conference presentations, one internally funded grant utilizing two student researchers, and three federal grant submissions. Faculty advisor to Special Olympics student organization. Participated in the CORE-facilitated professional delegation to Cuba in May 2014 and ABVE-facilitated trip in January 2016. Faculty advisor to a study abroad trip to Havana, Cuba for students with disabilities in 2017.

2011- Assistant Professor/Program Director 2016 Wright State University Rehabilitation Services Undergraduate Program Director Transition To Work Endorsement Program Director

8/07- Assistant Professor 5/11 Maryville University of St. Louis Rehabilitation Counseling Department

Description: Designed, updated and taught four or more classes per semester. Advised undergraduate students as needed on program issues, course issues, semester scheduling and career opportunities. Participated in a two year Action Research Group through Maryville University’s Center for Teaching and Learning and completed the online Teaching For Understanding course through Harvard University. Facilitated the Employment Training Collaborative (ETC), a group of community rehabilitation partners created to identify and offer joint trainings. Trainings provided by ETC include Professionalism for Job Coaches and Developers, Autism, Dual Diagnosis, and Benefits Analysis. Facilitated the MOBLN (Missouri Business Leadership Network) advisory board, a community group designed to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities through a network for employers. MOBLN activities included initiating a scholarship for students with disabilities to go to college and a mentorship program. Liaison to Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis, including the organization and facilitation of a yearly conference on campus for individuals with Down Syndrome and families. Developed two plus two articulation agreements with local community colleges for students to seamlessly bridge into the undergraduate rehabilitation services degree. Served on various campus committees and as faculty advisor to Relay for Life student organization.

1/07- Adjunct Faculty 5/07 Kent State University Rehabilitation Counseling Department

Description: In addition to standardizing and teaching courses, advised graduate student council members for the Rehabilitation Counseling department on recruitment and retention of students into the program. Organized and designed printed material and power point lectures for graduate students to market the rehabilitation program to undergraduate classes at universities around the state. Collaborated on department advisory committee. G. Oswald 3

6/05- Program Coordinator 8/07 Kent State University Center for Innovation in Transition and Employment

Description: Coordinated a campus based graduate student training program. Reviewed and accepted applicants into the graduate program as well as the campus work adjustment program for high school students that the graduate students were trained on. Trained graduate students in service delivery and assessment of work skills and behaviors. Administrative duties included supervision of all graduate student assistants, coordination with high school personnel regarding high school student planning and placements, collaboration with employers on campus, and development/maintenance of all paperwork/procedures as needed. www.ehhs.kent.edu/cite. Adapted transitional resources for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor use, www.ehhs.kent.edu/cite/Consumer%20CheckList.htm

1/03- Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 6/07 Rehabilitation Services Commission

Description: Assessed applicants for eligibility and diagnostic needs. Reviewed evaluations and completed comprehensive work assessments to collaboratively create appropriate rehabilitation plans for employment with consumers. Conducted service and progress evaluations to determine appropriateness and effectiveness of plans. Mentored new counselors through transition into and out of agency service.

8/02- Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern 1/03 Rehabilitation Services Commission

Description: Completed work duties as mentioned above under the supervision of a certified rehabilitation counselor.

6/02- Job Developer/Job Coach 8/02 Cooperative Transitional Services Program Center for Innovation in Transition and Employment Kent State University

Description: Trained high school students with cognitive, physical and emotional disabilities to complete job tasks at the on-campus program. Administered work assessments and interest inventories to students.

8/01- Graduate Assistant 8/02 Rehabilitation Counseling Kent State University

Description: Compiled literature reviews in preparation for articles and grants. Coordinated group discussions and guest speakers on rehabilitation. Documented staff meetings and program projects. Compiled documentation for CORE Accreditation review. 4

5/99- Registered Service Substitute 8/01 Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Stark County, OH

Description: Supervised sheltered workshop employees during work time. Provided direct care to individuals as well as kept logs for pay roll. Created, administered and documented programming for individuals with developmental disabilities in the program.

TEACHING Wright State University, 2011-Present RHB 2010 Intro to Rehabilitation Services RHB 2020 Rehabilitation Resources RHB 3030 Strategies for Employing People with Disabilities RHB 3040 Case Management RHB 3640 Community Accessibility RHB 4010 Intro to Developmental Disabilities RHB 4040 Independent Living and Assistive Technology RHB 4070 Intro to Rehabilitation Counseling RHB 4900 Rehabilitation Internship RHB 7000 Foundations of Rehabilitation Counseling RHB 7040 Psychosocial Aspects of Disability TTW 6460 Vocational Evaluation and Job Placement Techniques TTW 6490 Job Training Coordinator Internship UVC 1010 Freshman Seminar

Maryville University, 2007-2011 REHB 110 Rehabilitation System REHB 320 Supported Employment REHB 330 Rehabilitation Practicum REHB 340 Vocational Rehabilitation REHB 401 Rehabilitation Internship REHB 410 Psychiatric Case Rehabilitation REHB 420 Mental Health Systems REHB 421 Mental Health Systems 2 REHB 422 Mental Health Systems 3 REHB 440 Independent Living Case Management REHB 450 Disability and Advocacy REHB 460 Person Services and Disability REHB 665 Job Placement

Kent State University, 2006-2007 RHAB 67732 Occupational Aspects of Disability SPED 63995 Transition Seminar G. Oswald 5

Independent Studies Supervision at Wright State University Ashley Studley Honors Project, 2013

Advising at Wright State University Advised Rehabilitation Services undergraduate students from 2011 to present and Transition-To-Work graduate students from 2012 to present.

Advising at Maryville University Advised Rehabilitation Services undergraduate students and Rehabilitation Counseling graduate students from 2007-2011.

SCHOLARSHIP

Refereed Articles

Alderman, L. A., & Oswald, G. R. (2016). The current state of specialization and self-identity among Certified Rehabilitation Counselors. Rehabilitation Professional, 24(2), 69-74.

Huber, M. J., Oswald, G. R., Chan, F., Shaw, L. R., & Wilson, J. (In press). A Call for a National Evidence- Based Programs and Practices Registry in Vocational Rehabilitation. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Oswald, G. R., Flexer, R., Alderman, L. A., & Huber, M. (In press). Predictive value of personal characteristics and the employment of transition-aged youth in vocational rehabilitation. Journal of Rehabilitation.

Oswald, G. R. (2016). VR service patterns and employment outcomes of transition-aged youth. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 47(2), 20-26.

Huber, M. J., Oswald, G. R., Webb, T., & Avila-John, A. (2016). Degree Completion and Employment Outcomes Among Graduates with Disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 45(3), TBD.

Alderman, L. A., & Oswald, G. R. (in press). Facilitating knowledge in rehabilitation counseling professionals on caseload management: A pre-test/post-test evaluation. Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Journal.

Rando, H., Huber, M., & Oswald, G. R. (2016). An academic coaching model intervention for college students on the autism spectrum. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 29(3), 257-262.

Kiener, M., Oswald, G., Vaughn, M., Kline, K., & Bertolino, B. (in press). Student perceptions of completing a research methods course. Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Journal.

Oswald, G. R., Bonza, A., & Huber, M. J. (2015). Effective job seeking preparation and employment services for college students with disabilities. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability 28(3), 375- 382. 6

Oswald, G. R., Huber, M. J., & Wilson, J. F. (2015). The status of technology-enhanced education and service delivery in rehabilitation counselor education. Journal of Rehabilitation Research, Policy and Education 29(3), 1-13.

Oswald, G. R., Huber, M. J., Workman, J. R. (2015). A guide to developing evidence-based practices in rehabilitation counseling research. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling 46(1), 34-39.

Cimera. R., & Oswald. G. (2009). An exploration of the costs of services funded by vocational rehabilitation. Journal of Rehabilitation 75, 18-26.

Elrod, L. M., Jabben, M., Oswald, G., and Szirony, G. (2005). Vocational implications of post-polio syndrome. Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation 25(2), 155-161.

Book Chapter

Oswald, G. (2013). Careers and credentials: Employment settings for rehabilitation practitioners. In Andrew, J. D. & Faubion, C. W. (Eds.) Rehabilitation Services: An introduction for the Human Services Professional. Linn Creek, MO: Aspen Professional Services.

Manual

Rando, H, & Oswald, G. R. The Successful Transitions Through Academic Coaching (STTAC) Model. Wright State University. (2015).

Metz -Oswald, G, Ackerman, G. & Baer, R. Supported Job Club Manual. Kent State University. (2007).

Refereed Conference Presentations

Oswald, G. R. & Duncan, J. C. Research Opportunities and Necessities. Workshop at the Rehabilitation Educator’s Memphis Summit, Fall 2016.

Huber, M. J., Oswald, G. R. A Call for a National Evidence-Based Programs and Practices Registry in Vocational Rehabilitation. Evidence-Based Practices in Vocational Rehabilitation: Symposium and Technical Assistance Forum, Summer 2016.

Alderman, L. A., & Oswald, G. R. The Changing Tide: Influence of Undergraduate Education on field of Rehabilitation. Presentation at National Council Rehabilitation Education’s Conference, Spring 2016.

Oswald, G. R., & Kiener. Universal Design for learning: Tips and Tools for Assisting Students with Disabilities Excel in Higher Education. Presented at Maryville University’s Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference Fall 2015.

Oswald, G. R. Technology-Delivered Content Accessibility for Students with Disabilities. Presented at Maryville University’s Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference Fall 2015. G. Oswald 7

Robertson, R. & Oswald, G. R. Voice from the past- Voice of the Future? Presentation at National Council Rehabilitation Education’s Conference, Fall 2015.

Alderman, L. A., & Oswald, G. R. The Changing Tide: Influence of Undergraduate Education on field of Rehabilitation. Presentation at National Rehabilitation Association’s Conference, Fall 2015.

Oswald, G. R., and Rando, H. Engaging university personnel through discussions/trainings for working with students with Autism. Presentation at Association on Higher Education And Disability Conference, Summer 2015.

Huber, M., Webb, T., & Oswald, G. R. Outcomes of an academic coaching model for college students with autism. Presentation at National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, Fall 2014.

Oswald, G. R., & Rando, H. Outcomes of an academic coaching model for college students with autism. Presentation at CEC’s Division on Career Development and Transition Conference, Fall 2014.

Keferl, J., Kempegowda, J., Oswald, G. R. & Toriello, P. J. Forgive Me Father, For I Have Forgotten You: Experiences of Fathers of Children With Disabilities. Presentation at the American Counseling Association Conference, Spring 2014.

Huber, M., Wilson, J. F., & Oswald, G. R. The status of technology-enhanced counseling practices and coursework in rehabilitation counselor education. Presentation at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, Spring 2014.

Bruce, A., Marme, M., & Oswald, G. R. From Kafka to MOOCs: Disruptive Innovation in Globalized Rehabilitation Education. Presentation at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, Spring 2014.

Oswald, G. R., & Sabo, C. Creating Effective Short Term Service Learning Opportunities. Poster Presentation at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, Fall 2013.

Sabo, C., Oswald, G. R., & Henderson, D. Instilling the Wellness Acumen to Future Rehabilitation Counselors. Poster Presentation at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference. Fall 2013.

Keferl, J., & Oswald, G. Forgive Me Father, For I Have Forgotten You: Experiences of Fathers of Children With Disabilities. Presentation at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, Spring 2013.

Sabo, C., & Oswald. G. Wellness for Rehabilitation Professionals… It’s the Ethical Thing to Do. Plenary session at the National Rehabilitation Association Conference, Fall 2012.

Oswald, G. Community Service Program Evaluations: Assessing Effectiveness while Creating Evidence-Based Practices. Presentation at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, Spring 2012.

Wagner-Williams, C., Oswald, G., & Sabo, C. Baccalaureate Service Provider Code of Ethics. Presentation at Ohio Rehabilitation Association Conference, Fall 2011. 8

Oswald, G. Community Service Program Evaluations: Assessing Effectiveness while Creating Evidence-Based Practices. Presentation at the Division of Career Development and Transition Conference, Fall 2011.

Oswald, G. Community Service Program Evaluations: Assessing Effectiveness while Creating Evidence-Based Practices. Presentation at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Spring 2011.

Oswald, G. Empowering Advocacy Skills in professionals, students, and consumers. Presentation at the National Rehabilitation Counseling Association, Fall 2010.

Oswald, G. Student Chapters: a win-win situation for students, universities, and local rehabilitation professionals. Presentation at the National Rehabilitation Counseling Association, Fall 2010.

Oswald, G. Oswald, G. Predictor Variables of Transition-Aged Youth in a State VR agency: Recommendations for School and VR Professionals. Presentation at the National Rehabilitation Counseling Association, Fall 2008.

Oswald, G. Predictor Variables of Transition-Aged Youth in a State VR agency: Policy and Best Practices. Presentation at the National Rehabilitation Association, Fall 2008.

Oswald, G. Predictor Variables of Transition-Aged Youth in a State VR agency: Initial Findings. Presentation at the Council for Exceptional Children's Division of Career Development and Transition's International Conference, Fall 2007.

Metz-Oswald, G. Video Modeling to Teach Vocational Skills to Students with Autism. Poster accepted for presentation at the 2007 convention of the Council for Exceptional Children.

Metz-Oswald, G. Transition-to-Work Through Collaboration of the IEP and IPE Services. Mini-skills workshop accepted for presentation at the 2007 Biennial Topical Transition Conference.

Metz-Oswald, G. Video Modeling to Enhance Work Skills in Students with Autism. Round table accepted for the Spring Conference of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, 2007.

Metz-Oswald, G. A Community Based Supported Living Training Model. Poster accepted for the Spring Conference of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, 2007.

Metz-Oswald, G. & Doty, A. Implementing Community Employment and Recreation/Fitness Programs for Secondary Students with Severe Disabilities. Lecture accepted for presentation at the 2006 convention of TASH.

Invited Presentations

Oswald, G. R. (2014). Transforming online learning into effective tele-rehabilitation service provision. Eastern Kentucky University, KY. G. Oswald 9

Oswald, G. (2009). Internships and Field Experiences for Students with Disabilities. Missouri Business Leadership Network. St. Louis, MO.

Chadima, J., Kriss, K., and Metz-Oswald, G. (2004, July). RESNA and Assistive Technology Trends. Rehabilitation Services Commission, Akron, OH.

Ackerman, G. & Metz-Oswald, G. Transition Coaching. (2006, May). Job Trainers Association Ohio Chapter of the National Rehabilitation Association Specialized Training.

Scholarship Under Review

Oswald, G. R., Alderman, L. A., Willmering, P. (2016). Short-term job shadowing experience benefits for undergraduate rehabilitation students. Australian Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling.

Grants Funded

Oswald, G. R. Community Engaged Rehabilitation Services Program. WSU’s MACE Community Engaged Scholarship and Teaching Mentored Grant. Funding 2016-2017, $3000.

Oswald, G. R. Development of a Study Abroad Program for the Underrepresented Population of Students with Disabilities. WSU’s MACE Inclusion Infusion Grant 2016, $2000.

Oswald, G. R. Development of International Research and Educational Opportunities for Students with Disabilities with the United Kingdom. WSU’s RSP Professional Development Grant. Funding May 16, 2016-June 30, 2017, $3000.

Huber, M. J., & Oswald, G. R. Creating of a National Rehabilitation Registry on Evidence-Based Practices for Vocational Rehabilitation. The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, 2016. Federally funded for 2016-2019 at Wright State University for $600,000. Pending.

Oswald, G. R. Development of a Faculty-Led Ambassador Program for Students with Disabilities to the United Kingdom. WSU’s UCIE International Seed Grant. Funding April 2016-March 2017, $2000.

Huber, M. J., & Oswald, G. R. Psychosocial and educational outcomes of students with disabilities. WSU’s College of Education and Human Services Faculty Development Grant 2014 Competition. Funded for July 2014-June 2015, $1000.

Oswald, G. Enhancing Employment Training for Transition-Aged Youth with Disabilities in a Local Summer Program. Maryville University Internal Grant Fund, 2010. Funded July 2010-2011 $10,000.

Oswald, G. & Parker, B. Rehabilitation Long-Term Training: Rehabilitation Counseling. Rehabilitation Services Administration, 2009. Federally funded for 2009-2014 at Maryville University of St Louis $600,000. 10

SERVICE

Wright State University Service University Faculty Senate International Education Advisory Committee (2016-Present, IEAC representative to International Student Services Committee) University International Student Services Committee Chair (2016-Present) UCIE International Education Award Review Committee (2016) University Woods Conservatory Committee (2016- Present) University Building and Grounds: Parking (2015-Present) University Academic Substitutions and Accommodations Committee Member (2012-2015) University Undergraduate Academic Policy Committee Member (2013-present, Co-chair 2014-2016) University Faculty Senate Distance Education Taskforce (2014-2015, Lead on Faculty Supports and Incentives Charge) College Undergraduate Student Affairs (2016 to present) College Technology Committee Member (2011-2013, 2014-present; Chair 2012-2013) College Diversity Committee Member (2015-2016) College Strategic Planning Committee Member (2013-2014) College Test Committee Member (2012-2013) College Green OPS Committee Member (2012-2013) Department of Human Services Promotion and Tenure Committee (2016-present) Rehabilitation Service Student Organization Faculty Advisor (2012-2013) Rehabilitation Services Honors Program Advisor Special Olympics Student Organization Faculty Advisory (2013-present) Search Committee Representative (Special Education Faculty 2013, Rehabilitation Counseling Faculty 2013, Mental Health Counseling Faculty 2013, Rehabilitation Services Instructor 2013, Office of Disability Services Director 2013, and College of Education and Human Services Dean 2014-2015)

Professional Service Rehabilitation Counseling Coalition Accreditation Subcommittee Member and Website Liaison (2016- present) Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling Editorial Board (2016-present) Rehabilitation Services Administration Grant Reviewer (2015-present) National Council on Rehabilitation Education’s Council on Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (Co-chair 2014-2016) Strategic Planning Consultant for El Valor, a bilingual community early childhood and rehabilitation agency in Chicago, IL (2014) Division of Career Development and Transition Fall 2014 Conference Planning Committee (2013-2014) Council on Rehabilitation Education Undergraduate Program Site Reviewer Council on Rehabilitation Education’s Global Concerns Committee (2013-2014) Ohio Rehabilitation Association Board Member at Large (2012-2014) Ohio Rehabilitation Association Student Ambassador Chair (2012) National Rehabilitation Counseling Association Regional Representative Great Plains Region (2007-2010) Ohio Job Trainer’s Association Secretary (2006)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS National Rehabilitation Counseling Association National Council on Rehabilitation Education G. Oswald 11

Council of Exceptional Children, Division on Career Development and Transition International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals

AWARDS CEHS Professional Service Award, 2016 Milton E. Wilson Diversity Scholarship, 2002