Cynthia Wimberly Rice, Phd

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Cynthia Wimberly, PhD August 2016

EDUCATION______

2006 Doctor of Philosophy Texas Tech University Counselor Education

1990 Master of Education Hardin-Simmons University Counseling and Human Development

1983 Master of Arts Hardin-Simmons University History

1979 Bachelor of Arts McMurry University History

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS______

2011 American Red Cross Foundation of Disaster Mental Health Certification

2010 Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Texas

2006 National Certified School Counselor

2006 National Certified Counselor

2005 Clinical Diplomate in Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy

2004 Licensed Professional Counselor, Louisiana Louisiana Board Certified Supervisor of Licensed Professional Counselors All-level School Counselor Certification, Louisiana Louisiana Teacher Certification, History

1993 Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas

1991 All-level School Counselor Certification, Texas

1985 Texas Teacher Certification, Social Studies Composite 1

1980 Texas Teacher Certification, History and English

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE______2016 Interim Chair, Department of Counseling and Guidance University of Texas- Rio Grande Valley

2016 Associate Professor, Full Graduate Faculty Status, University of Texas- Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, Texas

2015-2016 Counseling and Guidance Program Coordinator, University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg Campus Edinburg, Texas

2014-2016 Associate Professor, Full Graduate Faculty Status, University of Texas- Pan American, Edinburg, Texas

2013-2015 Guidance and Counseling Program Coordinator, University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, Texas

2011-2013 School Counselor Program Coordinator, University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, Texas

2008-2014 Assistant Professor, Full Graduate Faculty Status, University of Texas- Pan American, Edinburg, Texas

2004-2008 Counselor, Lincoln Elementary School, Monroe City Schools Monroe, Louisiana

2007 Director, After School/Saturday Tutorial Program, Lincoln Elementary School Monroe, Louisiana

2007 Adjunct Faculty: EDLE 500 Using Data for School Improvement University of Louisiana, Monroe, Louisiana

2007 Director, Summer School Program, Lincoln Elementary School Monroe, Louisiana

2004- 2006 Adjunct Faculty: EDFN 581 Research in Education University of Louisiana, Monroe Louisiana

2001- 2004 Counselor/District Testing Coordinator Olton Independent School District, Olton, Texas

2003 Director, Summer School Program Migrant Students Olton Independent School District, Texas

1998-2000 Instructor: History Western Texas College, Snyder, Texas

1988-2001 Director of Guidance and Counseling Stamford Independent School District, Texas 1999-2001 Wetherbee Alternative Campus and Pre K-6 1998-1999 Wetherbee Alternative Campus 1993-1998 Grades 7-12 1988-1993 Grades K-12 Responsibilities included: Coordinator for state and local testing Coordinator, Safe and Drug Free Schools Personal and Group Counseling Coordinator for Pregnancy Education and Parenting (PEP) Program Vocational Counseling

1987 Instructor: History McMurry University, Abilene, Texas

1984-1987 Instructor: History Western Texas College, Snyder, Texas

1980- 1988 Classroom teacher: Social Studies, grades 7-12 Stamford Independent School District, Stamford, Texas

FACULTY ASSIGNMENTS

COUN 6364 Multicultural Counseling

COUN 6347 Addictions

COUN 6365 Practicum I

COUN 6310 Introduction to Guidance and Counseling

EPSY 6360 Professional, Ethical and Legal Issues in Counseling

EPSY 6366 Lifestyle & Career Development

EPSY 6369 Practicum II

EPSY 6362 Personal & Social Development of the Counselor

EPSY 6361 Organization and Management of School Counseling

EPSY 6368 Practicum I

EDLE 500 Using Data for School Improvement

EDFN 581 Research in Education

COUN 560 Strategies of Life and Career Development

HIST 131 United States History: Through 1865

HIST 132 United States History: 1865 through Present

ADDITIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2006–Present Faculty, Viktor Frankl Institute to Logotherapy Courses taught (Distance Learning): Franklian Psychology: An Introduction to Logotherapy Franklian Psychology: Attitudinal Change Franklian Psychology: Meaning-Centered Interventions Diplomate Clinician: Supervision Diplomate Educator: Supervision

2013 Faculty, Taught Franklian Psychology & Attitudinal Change Nineteenth World Congress of Logotherapy. Dallas, TX

2013 Faculty, Taught Franklian Psychology: An Introduction to Logotherapy Brownsville, TX

2012 Faculty, Taught Franklian Psychology & Attitudinal Change Houston, TX

2011 Faculty, Taught Franklian Psychology & Attitudinal Change Eighteenth World Congress of Logotherapy. Dallas, TX 4

2011 Faculty, Taught Franklian Psychology: Meaning-Centered Interventions Hardin-Simmons University. Abilene, TX

2010 Faculty, Taught Franklian Psychology & Attitudinal Change Hardin-Simmons University. Abilene, TX

2009 Faculty, Taught Franklian Psychology: An Introduction to Logotherapy Seventeenth World Congress of Logotherapy. Dallas, TX

2004- 2006 Teaching Assistant and Co-Instructor for summer school and weekend classes Texas Tech University:

Introduction to Community Counseling Co-taught with Dr. Aretha Marbley

Counseling Diverse Populations Co-taught with Dr. Aretha Marbley and Dr. Loretta Bradley

Practicum in Counseling Co-led with Dr. Aretha Marbley

Theories in Counseling Co-taught with Dr. Aretha Marbley

Ethical and Legal Issues Co-taught with Dr. Loretta Bradley

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES 2016 Counselor, Camp Courage Hendricks Hospice Grades 3-12, Abilene, TX

2016 Participant, COE Open House

2016 Counselor, Camp Courage Hendricks Hospice Grades K-2, Abilene, TX

2016 Representative Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy to NEFESH: The International Network of Orthodox Mental Health Professionals, New York, NY

2016 Member, UTRGV Community Health Promotion Events

2015-Present, Participant, UTRGV Graduation Ceremonies

2015-2016 Chair Counseling & Guidance Search Committees (Part-time lecturer)

2015 Counselor, Camp Courage Hendricks Hospice Grades 3-12, Abilene, TX

2015 Member Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy Colloquium Committee

2015 Counselor, Camp Courage Hendricks Hospice Grades K-2, Abilene, TX

2014-2015 Co-Chair UTRGV TEA Counseling Program Application

2015 (Spring) Chair Guidance & Counseling School Counselor Program Search Committee (part-time lecture, one year hire)

2014-2015 Member in College of Education UTRGV College of Education and P-16 Integration Meetings Harlingen Meetings

2014-2015 Member in College of Education Guidance and Counseling Program UTRGV Merger Harlingen Meetings

2014 Member College of Education Admissions and Certification Policies (EPP)

2014-2015 Member UTRG Merger Curriculum Committee

2014 Member College of Education New Teacher Conference Committee

2014-2015 Chair Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy Curriculum Revision Committee

2014 Member Guidance & Counseling School Counselor Program Search Committee

2014 Interviewee UTB Student Research in Counseling

2013-2015 Co-Representative to meet with School Districts to discuss Practicum/Intern G&C Students

2013 Member Guidance & Counseling School Counselor Program Search Committee

2013 Member College of Education New Teacher Conference Committee

2013 Member UTPA/UTB Committee to Evaluate Career Assessment/Planning Software

2013-Present Participate in Interview process for New Applicants to Program

2013 Chair University of Texas Pan America Educational Psychology Department Merit Committee

2013 Member Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy Colloquium Committee

2013 Member Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Committee

2012-2013 Supervise counselor interns as needed at Counseling Assessment & Preparation (CAP) Center as needed

2012 Chair University of Texas Pan America Guidance & Counseling Program committee School Counseling curriculum revision

2012 Chair University of Texas Pan America Guidance & Counseling Program committee Handbook revision

2012 Member Educational Psychology Department Merit Revision Committee

2012 Counselor, Camp Courage Hendricks Hospice, Abilene TX

2013-present Member The UTPA Women’s Faculty Network

2012-Present Co-Chair, Women’s Interest Network American Counseling Association

2012 Member Guidance & Counseling School Counselor Program Search Committee

2011 Member University of Texas-Pan America College of Education Promotion and Tenure Committee

2011 Member University of Texas-Pan American College of Education Faculty Workload Committee

2011 Chair University of Texas Pan America Educational Psychology Department Merit Committee

2011 Counselor, Camp Courage Hendricks Hospice, Abilene TX

2011 Reviewer Journal of Family Violence

2011 Member Counseling and Assessment Center Supervising Clinical Therapist Search Committee

2011-2014 Assisted and presented with graduate students at New Teacher Conference, UTPA

2010-2014 Member University of Texas-Pan America College of Education Scholarship Committee

2010-2013 Faculty Advisor, Gamma Omicron Delta, UTPA chapter of Chi Sigma Iota

2010-2012 Member University of Texas Pan America Library Committee

2010 Facilitator Texas Counseling Association Director of Guidance Conference, San Antonio, TX.

2010 Reviewer Special Issue of Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education and Development

2009 Member University of Texas Pan America Educational Psychology Department Merit Committee

2010 Chair University of Texas Pan America Educational Psychology Department Merit Committee

2009 Member University of Texas Working Group for Nonprofits

2008 Member University of Texas Pan America Educational Psychology Department Merit Committee

2008 Member Women’s Interest Network American Counseling Association

2008- Present Chair of the Education Committee, Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy

2008-present Conduct practicum site visits

2008-present Provide site supervisor orientations

2008-presemt Participate and advise incoming students during mandatory New Student Orientation

2008-present Create degree plans for students

2008-present Advise students concerning academic program

2008-present Write letters of recommendation for students

2008-present Attend and participate in college, departmental, and program meetings

2008-present Participant College of Education Graduate Student Hooding Ceremony

2008-2015 Participant UTPA Graduation Ceremony

2007 Delegate, People to People Citizens Ambassador Program to Egypt

2006 -Present Member, International Board of Directors Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy (VFIL)

2005 Represented VFIL Board at graduation ceremony in Helsinki, Finland, where 21 Individuals received their Academic Associate in Logotherapy Diploma

BOOKS/BOOK CHAPTERS

Marbley, A.F., Wimberly, C., Jiaqi, L, Marrah, A., & MaGaha, V.K. (2015). The Scholarship of Discovery: Exploring Cross-Cultural Counseling “Deep in the Heart of Counselor Education.” In Bonner, F. A., Lewis, C. W., Lofton, B., & Robinson, P. A. Priorities of the Professoriate: Engaging Multiple Forms of Scholarship across Rural and Urban Institutions. Charlotte, NC: Information Age.

Hearn, C.W. (2002). Meaning seekers. In C. Stefanics & R. Henrion (Eds.), The Power of the human spirit (pp.115-121). Kettering, Ohio: Joseph Publishing Company.

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

Invited

Wimberly, C. L. (in press). The role of education in immunizing against radicalism. Journal of Counseling and Development in South Africa.

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

Asgba, R. B., Agberotimi, S. F., & Wimberly, C.L. (in process). Validation of the life orientation scale in Negeria. Un unpublished manuscript.

Asagba, R.B., Agberotimi, S. F., & Wimberly, C.L. (Accepted with Revisions) Meaning in life and life orientation as predictors of self-esteem among first year undergraduate students of a Nigerian university. An unpublished manuscript.

Deko, A.O. Asagba, R. B., Agberotimi, S.F., & Wimberly, C.L. (2016). Personal features and well-being as predictors of meaning in life among people living with HIV/AIS (PLWHAs) in Nigeria. Edorium Journal of Psychology. 2:1-7.

Asagba, R. B, & Wimberly, C.L. (2015). Developing a logotherapeutic model for victims of sexual assault. Journal of Gender and Behavior. 13(2), 6784-6788.

Asagba, R. B., & Wimberly, C.L. (2015). Developing logotherapeutic strategies for effective interventions for victims of sexual assault. Journal of Gender and Behavior. 13(2), 6795- 6803.

Wimberly, C. L. (2014). The Viktor Frankl institute of logotherapy diplomatic credential. The International Forum forLogotherapy.37, (1) 10-17.

Wimberly, C. L, & Brickman, S.J. (2014). Counselors in rural schools: A position of leadership. The Rural Educator 35(2) 26-32.

Brickman, S.J., & Wimberly, C.L. (2013). The role of future goals, instrumentality and self-regulation in life career development. Psychology and Education Journal, 51(1 & 2) 1-13.

Wimberly, C. L. (2012). Logotherapeutic treatment of ADHD/ODD. The International Forum for Logotherapy, 35(2) 73-79.

Wimberly, C. L. (2011). Application of Lukas’ five-step intervention model. The International Forum for Logotherapy, 34, (2) 76-83.

Marbley, A. F.; Wimberly, C.L.; Berg, R.; Wilkins, E.; & Rouson, L. (2011). Case studies of African American families: Self-reports of ethnically diverse practitioners. The Family Journal, 19,(2) 174-181.

Wimberly, C. L. (2010). Intervention with an at-risk student. The International Forum for Logotherapy.33, (1) 10-17.

Wimberly, C. L. (Accepted 2009 but journal never published due to lack of funding). Guiding students to meaning in education. Journal of Border of Educational Research Special Edition. 10

Marbley, A. F., Shen, Y. J., Bonner, F. A., II, Rice, C. Wimberly, Stevens, H., McGonagill, R., & Williams, V. A. (2007). Real cases with African American clients. Reports of racially diverse practitioners. Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education, & Development, 46, 211-227.

Marbley, A. F., Bonner, F. A., II, Rice, C. Wimberly, Stevens, H., & Tatem, B. (2006). Harambee: Working together to engender change in communities of color. The Educational Forum, 70, (4), 320-336.

Presentations-Invited

Wimberly, C.L. (2014). What’s up with this life of mind? Helping clients find meaning regardless of the circumstances in their lives. Applying Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy in counseling. Presented at the Counseling and Guidance Program Faculty Seminar Series. Brownsville, TX.

Wimberly, C.L. (2011). Credentialing in logotherapy and existential analysis (LTEA). Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy and existential analysis (LTEA) in clinical practice. Colloquium: Supervision, case presentation, and assessment. Conducted at the Eighteenth World Congress of Logotherapy, Dallas, TX.

Presentations

Wimberly, C.L. (2016). The role of school counselors: Guiding students to meaning. Presented at the 9th Biennial International Meaning Conference. Toronto, Canada.

Wimberly, C.L (2016). Wellness from a spiritual point of view. Presented at the 22nd Annual SPI Counselor’s Institute. South Padre Island, TX.

Wimberly, C.L. (2015). Logo Education: Guiding students to Meaning. Presented at the Twentieth World Congress of Logotherapy. Dallas, TX.

Asagba, R. B. & Wimberly, C.L. (2015). Developing a logotherapeutic model for victims of sexual assault. Presented at the Twentieth World Congress of Logotherapy. Dallas, TX.

Asagba, R. B. & Wimberly, C.L. (2015). Developing logotherapeutic interventions for victims of sexual assault. Presented at the Twentieth World Congress of Logotherapy. Dallas, TX.

Trevino. A., Zepeda, Y., Zuniga. R., & Wimberly, C.L. (2015). Healthy anger management skills for adolescents. Presented at the 9th Annual New Teacher Conference. Edinburg, TX.

Marin, V., & Wimberly, C.L. (2015). Helping children cope with grief and loss. Presented at the 9th Annual New Teacher Conference. Edinburg, TX.

Wimberly, C.L., & Kranz, P. (2015). I can’t take it anymore: Balancing life in a 24/7 connected World. Presented at the 21st Annual SPI Counselor’s Institute. South Padre Island, TX.

Wimberly, C.L., & Kranz, P. (2015). The long and winding road to somewhere: Lessons learned on the academic journey. Presented at the 21st Annual SPI Counselor’s Institute. South Padre Island, TX.

Wimberly, C.L., & Kranz, P. (2015). Intro to UTRGV counseling and guidance program. Presented at the 21st Annual SPI Counselor’s Institute. South Padre Island, TX.

Wimberly, C.L. (2014). Guiding students to meaning in education. Presented at First International Congress of Viktor Frankl’s Logotherapy in Haifa, Israel.

Wimberly, C., & Heckler, S. (2014) Adolescents in America: Searching for Meaning. Presented at the 2nd Future of Logotherapy Congress. Vienna, Austria.

Ivalo-Sjolie, I., Wimberly, C., & Lewis, M. (2014). History/Curriculum: The international Forum for Logotherapy of the American Institute. Presented at the 2nd Future of Logotherapy Congress. Vienna, Austria.

Mosack, V., Kranz, P., Wimberly, C.L., & Sale, R.P. (2014). Securing your first job after Graduation. Presented at the Southwest Psychological Association Annual Convention. San Antonio, TX.

Torres, F., Leal, M., Grossman, J., & Wimberly, C.L. (2014). Starting on the right track. Presented at the eighth Annual New Teacher Conference. Edinburg, TX.

Ortiz, N., Quinones, Jr., E., Quinones, E., Flores, G. & Wimberly, C.L. (2014). Classroom management in the 21st century. Presented at the eighth Annual New Teacher Conference. Edinburg, TX.

Bernal, S., Aguirre, S., Rivera, N. & Wimberly, C. (2014). Teacher/Counselor collaboration. Presented at the eighth Annual New Teacher Conference. Edinburg, TX.

Sale, P., Wimberly, C.L., & Kranz, P. (2014). The tribulations of obtaining tenure and promotion: Strategies and advice for new faculty and graduate students. Presented at the 20th Annual SPI Counselor’s Institute. South Padre Island, TX.

McGaha-Garnett, V., Marbley, A.F., & Wimberly, C. L. (2013). Examining Suicide related Factors among various populations through QPR training. Presented at the 57th Annual

Texas Counseling Association Growth Conference. San Antonio, TX. Mullener, B., & Wimberly, C. (2013). Meaning centered interventions as a modality for Treating veterans with PTSD. Presented at the 57th Annual Texas Counseling Association Growth Conference. San Antonio, TX.

Marbley, A.F., McGaha-Garnett, V., Wimberly, C.L., Phelan, K., Wiles, J., Pennie, G., Opomen, R., & Li, J. (2013). Counselors join philanthropists to create action agendas for safe quality education for all children. Presented at the 57th Annual Texas Counseling Association Growth Conference. San Antonio, TX.

Marbley, A.F., Wimberly, C.L., Ross, W. Huang, S.H., Phelan, K., Opomen, R., McGaha-Garnett, V., & Wiles, J. (2013). Gun control dialogues: Engaging communities to prevent violence against women. Presented at the 14th Annual Conference Engagement Scholarship Consortium: Boundary Spanning Engagement Scholarship Across Disciplines, Communities & Geography. Lubbock, TX.

Marbley, A.F., Stevens, H., Wimberly, C.L., Phelan, K., McGaha-Garnett, V., & Li, J. (2013). Counseling to transgress: Clinical faculty contesting hegemony in academe. Presented at the 14th Annual Conference Engagement Scholarship Consortium: Boundary Spanning Engagement Scholarship Across Disciplines, Communities & Geography. Lubbock, TX.

Wimberly, C.L. (2013). Inspiring meaning-centered living in children and adolescents. Presented at the Nineteenth World Congress of Logotherapy. Dallas, TX.

Heckler, S., Wimberly, C.L. & Russell, N. (2013). Affluence and the search for meaning among adolescents during an economic boom in Texas. Presented at the Nineteenth World Congress of Logotherapy. Dallas, TX.

Russel, N., Heckler, S., & Wimberly, C.L. (2013). Using actualization of values in the classroom with at-risk children. Presented at the Nineteenth World Congress of Logotherapy. Dallas, TX.

Mosack, V., Kranz, P., Sale, R.P., & Wimberly, C. (2013). SWToP Symposium: Graduate student success. Presented at the Southwest Psychological Association Annual Convention. Ft. Worth, TX.

Mosack, V., Kranz, P., Sale, R.P., & Wimberly, C. (2013). SWToP Symposium: Students and the learning process. Presented at the Southwest Psychological Association Annual Convention. Ft. Worth, TX.

Corpus, S., Mendoza, C., Ashley, W., Lewis, A., & Wimberly, C. (2013) Work smarter, not harder: Tips for surviving your first few years in education. Presented at the Seventh Annual New Teacher Conference. Edinburg, TX.

Olvera, J., Amaro, P., Hernandez,. A., & Wimberly, C. (2013). Parental involvement and technology. Presented at the Seventh Annual New Teacher Conference. Edinburg, TX.

Salazar, B., Cantu, M., Garcia, A., & Wimberly, C. (2013). Choosing effective discipline techniques. Presented at the Seventh Annual New Teacher Conference. Edinburg, TX.

Talbert, S., Salinas, E.B., Obregon, C., & Wimberly, C. (2013). Math interventions for students with special needs. Presented at the Seventh Annual New Teacher Conference. Edinburg, TX.

Kranz, P., & Wimberly, C. (2013). UTPA: Preparing counselors for future careers. Presented at the 19th Annual SPI Counselor’s Institute. South Padre Island, TX.

Wimberly, C. (2013). But it’s not my fault: Working with at-risk students. Presented at the 19th Annual SPI Counselor’s Institute. South Padre Island, TX.

McGaha-Garnett, V., Marbley, A., & Wimberly, C. (2012). Examining Suicide related factors among various populations through QPR training. Presented at the 56th Annual Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference. Galveston, TX.

Marbley, A., Bradley, L., Froeschle, J., McGaha-Garnett, V., & Wimberly, C. (2012). The nuts and bolts of multicultural social justice supervision ethics. Presented at the 56th Annual Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference. Galveston, TX.

Marbley, A., McGaha-Garnett, V., Wimberly, C., Phelan, K., & Wiles, J. (2012). Voices from the field: Defining moments in our struggles as Texas counselors for social justice. Presented at the 56th Annual Texas Counseling Association Professional Growth Conference. Galveston, TX.

Wimberly, C.L. (2012). “I didn’t do anything.” Working with difficult students. Presented at the Texas School Counselor Conference. Galveston, TX.

Wimberly, C.L. (2012). Tell me your story. Presented at 18th Annual Counselor’s Institute. South Padre Island, TX

Wimberly, C.L., & Heckler, S. (2011). Leadership: An act of transcendence. Presented at the Eighteenth World Congress of Logotherapy. Dallas, TX.

Casteneda, L., Palacios, N., & Wimberly, C.L. (2011). CHAMPS: A proactive and positive approach to classroom management. Presented at the Fifth Annual New Teacher Conference. Edinburg, TX.

Gonzalez, C.A., Smasal, L.A, Trevino, M.I., & Wimberly, C.L. (2011). Someone should have told me I wouldn’t be teaching in a perfect world. Presented at the Fifth Annual New Teacher Conference. Edinburg, TX.

Moreno, F., Gaona, J., Garcia, R., & Wimberly, C.L. (2011). Classroom management for Teachers. Presented at the Fifth Annual New Teacher Conference. Edinburg, TX.

Wimberly, C.L., & Castillo, Y. (2011). Which way do I go? Determining your direction. Presented at 17th Annual Counselor’s Institute. South Padre Island, TX.

Marbley, A.E., Wimberly, C.L., Phelan, K., Berg, R. Berry, S.,& Stevens, H. (2010). Reforming disciplinary programs for equity and access for all children. Presented at the National Association for Multicultural Education. Las Vegas, NV.

Marbley, A.E., Phelan, K., Wimberly, C.L., McGaha-Gerret, V., Born, W., Frazier, P. Li, J., & Frederick, H. (2010). Successful schools: Mobilizing partnerships among college of education, communities of color, and School districts to address at-risk prevention. Presented at the Race, Ethnicity and Community Engagement in Higher Education Conference. Lubbock, TX.

McGaha-Gerrett, V., Marbley, A, Berg, R.G., & Wimberly, C.L. (2010). Examining resiliency among female offenders. Presented at the Race, Ethnicity and Community Engagement in Higher Education Conference. Lubbock, TX.

Wimberly, C.L. (2010). Nurturing leadership in school counselors. Presented at the Director of Guidance Conference. San Antonio, TX.

Kranz, P., Wimberly, C.L., Rogers, D.L., Mosack, V., Ramirez, S., Thompson, A., & Roberts, S. L. (2010). SWPA Symposium: Higher education challenges during difficult economic times. Presented at the Southwestern Psychological Association Convention. Dallas, TX.

Wimberly, C. L. (2010). Ain’t misbehaving: Classroom management that works. Presented at the Fourth Annual New Teacher Conference. Edinburg, TX.

Wimberly, C. L. (2010). She who laughs, lasts……….. Presented at the 16th Annual Counselor’s Institute. South Padre Island, TX.

Berg, R., Bradley, L., Rhode, K., Marbley, A.F., & Wimberly Rice, C. (2009). Clients and Suicide: Treatment considerations and recommendations. Presented at the Texas Counseling Association 2009 Professional Growth Conference. Dallas, TX.

Marbley, A.F., Wimberly Rice, C., Berry, S., Phelan, K.A., & Berg, R. (2009). Commitment to Change: Equity and social justice throughout the P-16 community. Presented at the National Association for Multicultural Education 19th Annual International Conference. Denver, Col.

Marbley, A.F., McGaha, V., & Wimberly Rice, C. (2009). Ethical and legal considerations in multicultural counseling and education. Presented at the National Association for Multicultural Education 19th Annual International Conference. Denver, Col.

Rice, C. W. (2009). A logotherapeutic view of gratitude as a dimension of the Noetic. Presented at the Seventeenth World Congress of Logotherapy. Dallas, TX.

Rice, C. W. (2009). Tell me a story….Presented at the Seventeenth World Congress of Logotherapy. Dallas, TX.

Marbley, A. F., Stevens, H., McGaha-Garnett, V., Berg, R. G., Rice, C. W., Johnston, G., & Berry, J. (2009). Culture and trauma: Counselors expanding the delivery of crisis Counseling services to communities. Presented at the American Association Conference. Charlotte, N Carolina.

Marbley, A. F., Stevens, H., McGaha-Garnett, V., Berg, R. G., Rice, C. W., Bradley, L., Crews, C., Johnston, G., & Berry, J. (2009). Diversity and social justice models for counseling diverse populations. Presented at the American Association Conference. Charlotte, North Carolina.

Rice, C. W. (2009). Portfolio: Documenting content and achievement. Presented at the 2009 Southwest Teaching & Learning Conference. San Antonio, TX.

Rice, C. W. (2009). The use of stories in play therapy. Presented at The Association for the Study of Play. Brownsville, TX.

Rice, C. W. (2009). Caring for the caretaker: Identifying key components to maintaining wellness for counselors. Presented at the 15th annual Counselor’s Institute. South Padre Island, Texas.

Rice, C. W., & Rice, G. E. (2008). Gratitude: Is it a fourth avenue to meaning? Presented at the Louisiana Counseling Association. Baton Rouge, LA.

Rice, C.W., & Rice, G. E. (2007). Putting the pieces together: The school counselor’s role in the positive behavior plan. Presented at the Louisiana Counseling Association Conference. Baton Rouge, LA.

Rice, C. W. (2007). The case of Jimmy. In S.E. Schulenberg and C. Nassif (Moderators), Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy in clinical practice. Colloquium: Supervision and case presentation conducted at the Sixteenth World Congress of Logotherapy, Dallas, TX.

Rice, C. W., & Rice, G. E. (2007). Meaning centered response to the needs of elementary school students. Presented at the Sixteenth World Congress of Logotherapy. Dallas, TX.

Rice, G. E., & Rice, C. W. (2007). He who laughs, lasts: A logotherapeutic view of humor. Presented at the Sixteenth World Congress of Logotherapy. Dallas, TX.

Marbley, A. F., Bonner, F. A., II, Shen, Y. J., Stevens, H., Wimberly, C., & McGonagill, R. (2006). Indigenous Systems-A Source of Empowerment and Resiliency of the African- American Family: A Case Study of the 100 Black Men of West Texas. Presented at the American and Canadian Counseling Association International Conference. Montreal, Canada.

Rice, C.W., & Rice, G. E. (2006) Addressing the needs of at-risk students: An existential approach. Presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HA.

Rice, G. E., & Rice, C. W. (2006). Supervision of instruction: A job-embedded approach to professional development. Presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HA.

Marbley, A. F., & Stevens, H., Tatem, B., & Wimberly, C. (2005). Clients of color self-reports of counseling services: A qualitative study. Presented at the American Counseling Association Conference. Atlanta, GE.

Marbley, A.F., Bonner, F. A., II, Robinson, D., Stevens, H., Wimberly, C., & Hamza, A. (2005).An empirical investigation of cross-cultural assessment in education: The voices of professional educators of color. Presented at the American Educational Research Association, Montreal, Canada.

Rice, C. W., & Rice, G. E. (2005). Using Logotherapy in elementary school counseling curriculum for at-risk students. Presented at the Fifteenth World Congress of Logotherapy, Dallas, TX.

Marbley, A. F., & Stevens, H., Tatem, B., & Wimberly, C. (2004). Rolling up our sleeves: A reciprocity model for counselors partnering with and advocating on behalf of communities of color. Presented at the American Counseling Association Conference. Kansas City, MO.

Wimberly, C., & Rice, G. E. (2004). Successful aging: The hidden dimension. Presented at the 7th Annual American Association for Behavioral and Social Sciences. Las Vegas, NV.

Marbley, A. F., Stevens, H., Wimberly, C., & Haight, M. (2003). Tech Pride: Celebrating Nine Years of Excellence: Integrating Diversity in Peer Mentoring. Presented at the American Counseling Association Conference. Anaheim, CA.

RESEARCH GRANTS

External

Ramirez, S. (PI), Murillo, L.A. (Co-PI), Smith, P. H. (Co-PI), Wimberly, C.L. (Co-PI), & Lorena, L. (Co-PI). (2011). Improving Hispanic Students’ Reading Achievement Through Culturally Responsive Methods. Kellogg Foundation Grant (denied).

Acevedo, Jr., B.A (PI), Hernandez, R. (Co-PI), & Wimberly-Rice, C. (Co-PI). (2009). Abriendo Puertas Agency. Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Research (denied).

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

2016 The 9th Biennial International Meaning Conference (8.5 CEUs)

2016 Communication and Conflict Management for Department Chairs. Academic Impressions (2 hours, no CEUs)

2016 NEFESH: The International Network of Orthodox Mental Health Professionals (4 Continuing Education Credits)

2016 South Texas College College and Career Readiness (8 hours, no CEUs)

2016 LRGV Counselors’ Network (5 hours no CEUs)

2016 Rio Grande Valley Counselors’ Institute (2 Continuing Education Credits)

2015 Behavioral Issues Among Children and Adolescents (9 Continuing Education Credits) UTPA

2015 Humor, Laughter and Health (6 Continuing Education Credits) Institute for Brain Potential

2014 Student Learning Outcome Assessment Faculty UTPA

2013 TACES: Administrative Logistics of Supervision (1.5 Continuing Education Credit) Texas Counseling Association

2013 TACES: Supervision in Schools (1.5 Continuing Education Credit) Texas Counseling Association

2013 Ethics: Understanding How Your Values Affect Your Interpretation of Ethical Codes (1.5 Continuing Education Credit) Texas Counseling Association

2013 Multicultural Social Justice Advocacy (1.5 Continuing Education Credit) Texas Counseling Association

2013 Meaning-Centered Interventions PTSD (1.5 Continuing Education Credit) Texas Counseling Association

2013 TACES: Group Supervision (1.5 Continuing Education Credit) Texas Counseling Association

2013 TX State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Jurisprudence Exam

2013 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Faculty Search Committee Training. UTPA

2013 Development of a Behavior Intervention Team and Assessing Threats (2 Continuing Education Credit) RGV Counseling Association

2012 Developing Successful Mentor Relationships (3.5 Continuing Education Credit) UTPA Office of Graduate Studies

2012 Purpose @ Work: The most important question you can ask. (1 Continuing Education Credit) UTPA Faculty Affairs

2012 Chi Sigma Iota (2.5 Continuing Education Credits) American Counseling Association Conference San Francisco, CA.

2012 ACA (6 Continuing Education Credits) American Counseling Association Conference San Francisco, CA

2012 UTPA Faculty Introduction to DegreeWorks (1.5 continuing Education Credits) (DGW 101)

2011 How the Brain Forms new Habits: Why Willpower is Not Enough (6 Continuing Education Credits) McAllen, TX.

2011 Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy (17 Continuing Education Credits) Dallas, TX.

2011 ACA/Red Cross Foundations of Disaster Mental Health Training (6.5 Continuing Education Credits) New Orleans, LA.

2011 UTPA Faculty Development Workshop Using Research to Produce Better Teaching, Ken Bain (3 Continuing Education Credits) Edinburg, TX.

2011 UTPA Faculty Development Workshop How Do We Motivate Students: Fostering Deep Learning, Ken Bain (3 Continuing Education Credits) Edinburg, TX.

2010 UTPA Faculty Development Workshop The Brain’s Natural Cycle of Learning, James E. Zull (2 Continuing Education Credits) Edinburg, TX.

2010 UTPA Faculty Development Workshop, Can Brain Science inform Education, James E. Zull (1 Continuing Education Credits) Edinburg, TX.

2010 UTPA Faculty Development Workshop Memory, Visual Brain and Learning, James E. Zull (2 Continuing Education Credits) Edinburg, TX.

2010 Creative Journal Expressive Arts Training Program, Lucia Capacchione & Marsha Nelson (48 Continuing Education Credits) Mission, TX.

2010 Directors of Guidance Conference (8.5 Continuing Education Credits including 3 Ethics) San Antonio, TX.

2010 Mental Health First Aid USA Certification (12 Continuing Education Credits) Edinburg, TX.

2010 Texas Counseling Association Directors of Guidance (8.5 Continuing Education Credits) San Antonio, TX.

2009-2010 New Faculty Support Program Year 2, University of Texas Pan America (8 hours) Edinburg, TX.

2009 2009 Directors of Guidance Conference, Texas Counseling Association (12 hours) Austin, TX.

2008-2009 New Faculty Support Program, University of Texas Pan America (44 hours) Edinburg, TX.

2008 Teaching Effectiveness, University of Texas Pan America (8 hours) Edinburg, TX.

2008 A Framework for Understanding Poverty, Ruby Payne, 11 Continuing Education credits Shreveport, LA

2007 LINCS: Learning-Intensive Networking Communities for Success, 15 Continuing Education credits, Monroe, LA.

2007 Program for Effective Teaching, 5 Continuing Education Credits Monroe City Schools, Monroe, LA.

2006 Positive Discipline Plan Development Training, 6 Continuing Education credits Monroe City Schools, Monroe, LA.

2005 Disaster Intervention Therapy, 14 Continuing Education credits Monroe City Schools, Monroe, LA.

2005 Louisiana INTECH, 40 Continuing Education credits Monroe, LA.

2004 Program for Effective Teaching, 24 Continuing Education credits Monroe, LA.

2003 A Comparison of the Educational System of Mexico & the U.S., 5 Continuing Education Credits, Lubbock, TX.

2003 Suicide Prevention/Intervention Training, 12 Continuing Education credits Texas Tech University, Department of Continuing Education, Lubbock, TX.

2003 Sand Tray Therapy, 12 Continuing Education credits Sand Tray Training Institute, Correles, N MX.

1999 Play Therapy, 31 Continuing Education credits University of North Texas, Denton, TX.

1998 Logotherapeutic Approaches to Understanding and Treating Emotional Disorders Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy, 30 Continuing Education credits.

1997 Southwest Center for Advanced Technological Education (SCATE) Training 18 Continuing Education credits Region XIV Education Service Center, Abilene, TX

1997 Mental Health Model of Logotherapy Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy, 30 Continuing Education Credits.

1996 Franklian Psychology and Logotherapy Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy, 30 Continuing Education Credits.

1995 Introduction to Logotherapy Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy, 15 Continuing Education Credits.

1993 NOAH Project Volunteer Orientation and Training. Abilene, TX.

1993 Improved Career Decision Making, 6 Continuing Education credits Region XIV Education Service Center, Abilene, TX.

1992 Southwest Region Training Program for Educators of Children from Alcoholic Families Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse 18 Continuing Education credits, Austin, TX.

1992 Training for Trainer for Developing Capable People Stephen Glenn, PhD, 18 Continuing Education credits, Dallas, TX.

1992 Staff member, Texas War on Drugs Youth Conference. Ft. Worth, TX

1991 Continuing Education Workshop in use of psychological tests with substance abuse Ex: SASSI, Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, (6 Continuing Education Credits) Austin, TX.

1990 Youth Empowering Systems, (18 Continuing Education credits) Region XIV Education Service Center, Abilene, Texas

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS______

The Rosemary Henrion Memorial Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership 20th World Congress Recipient, June 2015.

University of Texas Pan American Supplemental Funds for Jr. Faculty Program Award, May 2014

University of Texas Pan American Supplemental Funds for Jr. Faculty Program Award, May 2013

Michael F. Whidden Award Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy 17th World Congress Recipient, June 2009.

Delta Kappa Gamma International Society Alpha (Texas) State, Scholarship Recipient, 2004

Delta Kappa Gamma International Society, Scholarship Recipient, 2003

Stamford Independent School District, Outstanding Teacher Award, 1988

Veterans of Foreign War: Texas Teacher of the Year, Runner-up, 1987

COMMUNITY AND COLLABORATIVE SERVICE______

Participant Monte Alto ISD Career Fair 2013, Monte Alto, TX.

Board Member, Community Based Health Initiative Pharr Literary Project, Pharr TX.

Member Coalition Against Violence and Exploitation (CAVE) Project, Rio Grande Valley coalition of concerned citizens and businesses, PACE and UTPA 2010 Edinburg, TX.

Participant Gruman Price Elementary Career Fair 2011, Donna, TX. 23

Consultant Faith Community Project Outreach of Pharr Literacy Project, 2010 Pharr, TX.

Participant Gruman Price Elementary Career Fair 2011, Donna, TX.

Participant Gruman Price Elementary Career Fair 2010, Donna, TX.

Master of Ceremonies Bi-National NGO Council.

Docent for Museum of South Texas, Edinburg, Texas.

Consultant for Good Sheppard Community Center Family Literacy Program, Vicksburg, MS.

School Contact for The Wellspring, Big Brother/Big Sisters Site Coordinator, Monroe, LA.

Program Chair for Kid’s Hope Mentoring Program sponsored by St. John’s United Methodist Church, Stamford, TX.

Consultant for Headstart Early Childhood Program Region XIV, Education Service Center, Abilene, TX.

Volunteer Counselor, Noah Project, Abilene, TX.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS______

American Counseling Association American School Counseling Association Texas Counseling Association Texas Association for Counselor Education Supervision Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Chi Sigma Phi Delta Kappa Phi Kappa Phi