VITA ALARIC A. WILLIAMS Associate Professor Department of Curriculum & Instruction Angelo State University ACADEMIC PREPARATION EdD in Higher Education-SCI: Department of Educational Leadership Minor: Counseling Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2008 Dissertation: Attitudes of African American Males Regarding Counseling at Four Texas Universities Advisor: Dr. Madeline Justice MS in Counseling: Department of Counseling Minor: Student Affairs in Higher Education Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2004 Advisor: Dr. M. Lavelle Hendricks BS in Kinesiology/Secondary Education Texas A&M University-Commerce, 1999 CITIZENSHIP STATUS US Citizen EXPERIENCE Academic Associate Professor, Angelo State University, 2008-present Graduate Teaching Assistant, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2006-2008 University (Non-Academic) Counselor, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2006-2008 Academic Advisor, 2004-2006 Counselor, Intern (non salaried), 2003 Graduate Academic Advisor, 2002 Public Schools Substitute Teacher, Dallas ISD, 2001-2003 Secondary School Teacher, Greenville ISD, 1999-2001 Teacher Intern/Resident, Greenville ISD, 1998-1999
TEACHING As Associate Professor, I have been responsible for advising students and teaching all courses in the Student Development and Leadership in Higher Education graduate program. This program is a 36- hour, online program. My teaching load began as four courses per fall, spring and summer semester. The department converted to an eight-week semester format in the summer of 2013. I am responsible for two courses per eight weeks, five times per year. Courses Taught at Angelo State University Applied Research (2011, 2013) American Higher Education (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014) Career and Occupational Counseling (2008) College Student Development (2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015) Communication Skills in Student Development (2010, 2011) Critical Thinking (2011, 2012) (Undergraduate) Dysfunctional Behavior (2013) Foundations of Academic Advising (2011, 2013, 2014) Group Counseling Skills (2009) Introduction to Student Development (2009) Issues in Student Development (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013) Individual Counseling (2008, 2009, 2011, 2013) Group Counseling (2009, 2013) Internship in Higher Education (2009) Leadership in Higher Education (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014) Legal, Ethical, and Moral issues in Higher Education (2009) Life Span Development (2008, 2010, 2012) Practicum in Higher Education (2009) Research (2009) Strategies for Learning (2014) (Undergraduate) Social and Cultural Influences on Learning (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) Student Affairs and Administrative Services (2012, 2013) Courses Taught at Texas A&M University-Commerce Curriculum Development in Higher Education (2008) Introduction to the Counseling Profession (2006) Philosophy of Education (2007)
Scholarly Activity Book Reviews Zunker, V.G. Career Counseling: A Holistic Approach Review, 9 (requested by publisher to review book, August, 2013) Howe, W.A. (2013). Becoming a Multicultural Educator: Developing Awareness, Gaining Skills, and Taking Action. Sage Publications. (requested by publisher to write instructor materials, October 2012) Howe, W.A. Becoming a Multicultural Educator: Awareness to Application: Sage Publications. (requested by publisher to review book proposal manuscript, Fall 2010) Pare, D. Just Talk: Developing Skills in Culturally Mindful Helping Multicultural Education: A Caring-Centered Reflective Approach, Sage Publications (requested by the publisher to review book proposal for manuscript, Fall 2010 and Spring 2012) Ceniza-Levine, C. and Thanasoulis-Cerrachio, C. (2011)Six Steps to Career Success. 2010. Flat World Knowledge, (requested by publisher to review book proposal for manuscript, Spring 2010 Nieto, S. (2009) Affirming Diversity: The Sociopolitical Context of Multicultural Education, 5 th ed. Allyn and Bacon, Pearson. (requested by publisher to review book, Spring 2009) Grants 2009-2011 Intensive College Readiness for Adult Learners Grant. San Angelo P-16 Partnership, Inc. Total funding: $75,000 2009-2010 House of Faith Ministries. San Angelo, Texas. Conducted survey and research assistance with grant application. Total Funding: $232,081
Grants 2009-2011 Intensive College Readiness for Adult Learners Grant. San Angelo P-16 Partnership, Inc. Total funding: $75,000 2009-2010 House of Faith Ministries. San Angelo, Texas. Conducted survey and research assistance with grant application. Total Funding: $232,081 Peer Reviews Program Review: 2013 Annual National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Conference. Orlando, FL Program Review: 2012 Annual National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Conference. Philadelphia, PA. Proposal Review: Faculty Research Enhancement Program Grants, Angelo State University, 2009-2010 Program Review: 2010 Annual National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Conference, Chicago, IL Review fourteen proposals for the CARR Research Scholarship, 2009 Presentations Williams, A.A. (2015, May). Five actions toward success. Commencement Address presented to Lafayette County High School, Stamps, Arkansas. Commencement Exercises, May 2015. Williams, A.A. (2014, March). Ethics: Clarifying Values, Making Decisions and Solving Dilemmas. Three-hour workshop presented to Three Rivers Counseling Association, San Angelo, TX. Williams, A.A, McGann, P. (2014, February). Healthy Masculinity Action Project. Co-Facilitator for program sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs, Angelo State University. Williams, A.A. (2014, January). The Value of Hard Work and Education. Career Day, Cornerstone Christian School, San Angelo, TX. Three hour workshop resented to grades 6-12.
Williams, A.A. (2013, December). Academic Advising Services. Threehour workshop presented to Student Affairs Professionals at Mountain View College, Dallas TX. Williams, A.A. (2013, November). Diversity, Prejudices, Racism How it Affects me. Three-hour workshop presented to Student Affairs Professionals at Mountain View College, Dallas TX. Williams, A.A. (2013, October). Student Affairs and Administrative Services. Presented to Student Affairs Professionals at Mountain View College, Dallas TX. Williams, A.A. (2013, October). Distance Education Panel Discussion participant, West Texas Assessment Conference, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX. Williams, A.A. (2013, October). Ethical Leadership. Presented to Business and Support Executive Team at San Angelo ISD. Williams, A.A. (2013, August). Five Practices of Exemplary Leaders. Presented to Business and Support Services employees at San Angelo ISD. Williams. A.A. (2012, February). African American Life and Experiences. Presented to 5 th grade reading classes at Crockett Elementary, San Angelo, TX Hendricks, M.L. & Williams, A.A. (2011, June). How to Minimize Stress. Presented to CPS/Professional State and Foster/Adoptive Parents. Williams, A.A. (2010, October). Staying Connected: Engaging in Research as a Civic Responsibility. Race. Ethnicity and Community Engagement Conference. Texas Tech University Williams, A. A. (2010, September). Diversity Education. Who wants to be called what? Presented to Greek Life organizations on the campus of Angelo State University. Williams, A.A. (2010, August). Diversity in the Residence Halls. How it relates to the first generation student. Presented to Resident Assistants and the Department of Residence Life on the campus of Angelo State University. Panel Discussion participant (2010, February). Multicultural Movie Series: Prejudice, More than Black and White, Angelo State University.
Williams, A.A. (2009, September). Accountability, Responsibility and Leadership. Presented to Health Occupation Students of America. San Angelo ISD. Williams, A.A. (2009, August). Diversity: How to embrace our differences. Presented to Resident Assistants and the Department of Residence Life on the campus of Angelo State University. Williams, A.A. (2009, May). Practicum and Internship Experiences in the Student Development and Higher Education Program at Angelo State University. Presented to the Student Development Departments on the campus of Angelo State University. Williams, A.A. & Brooks, B. (2009, March). The Department of Curriculum & Instruction and Teacher Education. Presented to: Parents and future students of Angelo State University during ASU Discover. Williams, A.A. & Livengood, K. (2008, December). What we learned from the Lilly International Conference. Presented to: Faculty and Staff in the College of Education at Angelo State University. Williams, A.A. & McGlamery, M. (2008, November). Ethics: Clarifying Values, Making Decisions, and Solving Dilemmas. Presented to Region 14 Counselors Meeting. Abilene, TX Williams, A.A. & McGlamery, M. (2008, October). Ethics, Decision Making and Dilemmas. Presented to Three Rivers Counseling Association. San Angelo, TX Program/Course Development Developed Academic Advising Academy partnership with Mountain View College. Delivers professional development to Student Affairs practitioners on the campus of Mountain View College. Fall 2013 Developed new Academic Advisor Certificate program as a supplement to the Masters program in Student Development and Leadership in Higher Education. Summer 2010 Revised curriculum in the Masters of Education degree program: Student Development and Leadership in Higher Education. Fall 2009 Revised Practicum and Internship component of Student Development and Leadership in Higher Education program. Spring 2009
Publications Mbride, I, Hendricks, M.L., & Williams, A.A. (2014). Nicotine Addiction. National Forum Journal of Counseling and Addition, Vol 3(1). Plata M. & Williams, A.A. Prospective Teachers Shared Beliefs in Factors Impeding the Academic Achievement of African American, Low-Income Anglo, And Hispanic Students. Submitted for review to the Educational Research Journal, September 2014. Hendricks, M.L. & Williams, A.A. (2011). So you want to be a Chemical Dependency Counselor? Pearls of wisdom and insight from seasoned counselors, educators, and veterans in the field of chemical dependency. Whirlwind Communications, Euless, TX. Williams, A.A. (2010). Individual and Group Skills. Custom Book. Created for Counseling Course. Pearson Williams, A.A. & Justice, M. (2010). Attitudes of African American Males Regarding Counseling in Four Texas University. EDUCATION, 131, 158-168. LEADERSHIP/SERVICES College of Education Committees: Accountability Committee (chair), 2012- Assessment Liaison, 2012- College of Education Awards Committee, 2014- College of Education Distance Education Advisory Committee, 2011- College of Education Graduate Advisory Committee, 2011- Coordinator-Comprehensive Program Review Process for the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, 2009-2012 Curriculum Committee, 2012- Department of Curriculum & Instruction Faculty Search Committee, Spring 2009- Fall 2010, Spring 2012 Department of Teacher Education Scholarship Committee member (2011-2012) Distance Education Advisory Committee, 2012- Graduate Program Advisory Committee, 2012- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Standard 2 Assessment Committee, 2011- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education Standard 2 Assessment Committee 2011- Program Leaders Communication Committee, 2012- Recruitment Committee, 2012- Tenure and Promotion Committee, 2014- University Committees: Academic Excellent Committee, 2009-
Academic Assessment Committee, 2011- Academic Master Planning Subcommittee, 2010 Academic Integrity Committee, 2008-2009 Advisory Board-Center for Community Wellness, Engagement and Development, Angelo State University ASU Athletic Council, 2012- Behavioral Intervention Team, 2013- Carr Research Scholarship Selection Committee, 2009 Center for Innovation in Reaching and Research Advisory Council, 2011-2012 Classroom Enhancement Ad Hoc Committee, 2009-2010 Discover ASU-Faculty representative for Department of Curriculum & Instruction, 2009-2010 Enrollment Management Committee, 2014- Faculty Athletic Associate, ASU Men s Basketball, 2012- Faculty Mentor, 2013- Faculty Research Enhancement Program Grants Committee, 2009-2011 Faculty Senate, 2012- Faculty Senate By-Laws Committee, 2012-2013 Faculty Senate University Affairs Committee, 2013- (Chair) Gender Equity Advisory Committee, 2012- Graduate Council, 2009 Graduate School Representative, graduate student thesis, 2009 Quality Enhancement Plan Development Committee, 2010-2011 Quality Enhancement Plan Campus Engagement Subcommittee, (Chair) 2010-2011 SACS University Assessment Committee, 2010- Search Committees-Multicultural Activities Coordinator, 2009; Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, 2010 and 2012, Director of Communications, 2014 (co-chair) Student Services Fee Committee, 2012- Other Services Departmental representative, Discover ASU, 2009 Judge-Science Fair Competition, Cornerstone Christian School, 2014 Panel Judge, 11 th Annual Student Talent Show, 2009 Panel Judge, 2011 Homecoming step show Advisory Role: Black Student Alliance, Faculty Advisor, 2010-2011 Student Government Association, Faculty Co-Advisor, 2009-2011 External Committees: Board of Directors-Cornerstone Christian School, 2014- Cornerstone Christian School, Texas Alliance of Accredited Private Schools Committee, Member 2014 Health Education Advisory Committee, San Angelo ISD 2011- Steering Committee member for Race, Ethnicity, and Community
Engagement in Higher Education Conference, Texas Tech University, 2010 Board of Trustees Member, GMBC, San Angelo, 2010-2011 Juror, 2nd Annual Texas Research Institute for Young Scholars Competition, San Angelo ISD, 2009 Panel Judge, 11thAnnual Student Talent Show, 2009 Site Based Team, Crockett Elementary, San Angelo ISD, 2010-2013 External Roles: Adult Choir Vice President, GMBC, 2010-2011 Assistant Coach, Youth Football League, 2013- Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Angelo, Texas, Mentor, 2010-2014 Deacon-GMBC, 2009-2011 Department Head-Greeting Team, Christian Faith Center, 2011-2012 Director of Education, Gethsemane Baptist Church, 2009-2011 Judge, Science Fair, Cornerstone Christian School, 2012, 2013, 2015 Male Mentor, Cornerstone Christian School, 2013-2014 Parent/Teacher Association, San Angelo ISD, Member, 2008-2013 Program Outcome Research-House of Faith, San Angelo, TX 2010-2011 San Angelo P-16+ Education Partnership, 2010-2011 Volunteer in Public Schools (VIPS), San Angelo ISD, 2008-2013 Volunteer-Veribest ISD, 2014 Awards/Honors 20 under 40 award honoree, 2014 Distinguished Faculty Award, 2013 Faculty Excellence in Leadership/Service Award, 2011 Faculty Excellence in Leadership/Service Award, 2012 Faculty Excellence in Leadership/Service Award, 2014 Faculty Marshall, Commencement Exercises, 2008-2013 Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, 2013 Faculty Excellence in Leadership/Service Award, 2014 Honorary Coach at the ASU women s basketball game, 2010 Honorary Coach at the ASU men s basketball game, 2013 Nomination for Professor of the Year: Rammy s presented by Student Government, 2009 Nomination for President s Award for Faculty Excellence 2011 President s Award, Excellence in Leadership/Service, 2014 Organizations Big Brothers/Big Sisters of San Angelo, Texas National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Parent/Teacher Association Phi Delta Kappa Texas Counseling Association Texas College Counseling Association
Conferences Mixed Methods International Research Conference, Boston MA, 2014 West Texas Assessment Conference, 2013, 2014 Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges Annual Meeting 2010, 2012 Race, Ethnicity and Community Engagement Conference, 2010 Texas Diversity & Leadership Conference, 2010 National Association of Student Personal Administration, 2009, 2010 American Student Government Association, 2009 International Lilly Conference on College Teaching, 2008