National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE) NEWSletter Fall 1999 Vol. 24 No. 1 IN THIS ISSUE: Membership Dues Due! 1999-2000 Budget NCRE/RSA/CSAVR National Training Conference Election Results A Special Thanks NCRE Supports CORE New NCRE Members Posted Positions Call for Articles President's Message Dr. Donald W. Dew · NCRE President NCRE has a rich history that is all too often forgotten. During the coming year we will spend some time taking a close look at our past and documenting some of the challenges and the many successes of NCRE. Of course we must also have clear goals and plans for our immediate as well as our long-range future. I will be working closely with Dr. Amos Sales, University of Arizona, our first Vice-President and Dr. John Benshoff, Southern Illinois University, our second Vice-President to develop a three year strategic plan, understanding that during their presidencies they will also have selected priorities as well as opportunities and challenges. Dr. Sales, Dr. Benshoff, and I have already met to start this process. At the NCRE Membership Meeting I shared ten goals for the coming year. I have received positive feedback and many offers of assistance to help accomplish these goals. These goals are: 1) conduct an evaluation of NCRE's communication network 2) review our committee structure and where needed redefine the charge 3) develop clear organizational time lines 4) enhance communication with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) and the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) 5) review our spring meeting purpose and schedule (plan two years ahead) 6) enhance student programming and participation 7) publish NCRE's presidential history 8) explore NCRE's international presence 9) strengthen NCRE's financial base 10) continue to increase our membership. With these goals in mind, there is a need for an annual Rehabilitation Education Symposium that focuses solely on our membership. During the coming year the Board will consider this issue. On the surface, it appears to me that NCRE's needs and interests will be better served if we plan and conduct a separate, stand alone, activity. While being a part of other organizations' programming has been a prudent use of resources, we remain unsatisfied professionally and organizationally. We must begin a two to three year planning effort so that all our members can make the necessary preparations and to ensure that our logistics serve us well. Finally, in our profession I believe our most important products are the best and brightest students and graduates who provide an array of quality services, administer programs at all levels, and who will be our educators and researchers in the future. NCRE will have a stronger focus on student involvement, programming, and recognition. More than one pre-conference session will be necessary at our national conference each year. I look forward to a busy year, working closely with Drs. Sales and Benshoff, the Board, Committee Chairs, our members, and students as well as other organizations and individuals truly interested in advancing Rehabilitation Education. NCRE makes a difference! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Membership Dues Due!! Dr. Garth Eldredge NCRE Administrative Secretary It is NCRE dues time again. For those of you who have sent in your dues for the 1999-2000 year, thanks. For those who have not sent in your dues, please do so soon. It is our hope that we can have the directory completed and mailed by January 1. To make this possible, all dues must be paid by November 15. This is several weeks later than we specified earlier, and since the dues year runs form Sept. 1 through August 31, this is stretching the limits. We need institutional dues and all information which you want included in the directory as soon as possible. For those who are certified individual members, please send the dues together with any changes to the directory information (addresses, e-mail address, telephone changes, etc.). For those who are graduate students, this is an opportunity to tie into one of the most effective professional organizations in the rehabilitation profession (the directory alone is worth the cost of membership). For those who are associate individual members, once again, addresses, e-mail addresses and professional affiliation are very helpful. I know that dues seems to come due far too frequently. We have tried to maintain an efficient organization, and have done relatively well. Our costs continue to rise, and yet the only dues increase was in institutional membership fees. In order to keep our dues at this same level, we need to recruit more members. If someone in your organization has not participated as a member, we encourage you to invite that individual to join. It is an organization for all educators interested in the field of rehabilitation. NCRE is still considered the foremost organization speaking for the total field of rehabilitation and is widely respected in Washington. We need to continue that influence. Please submit your 1999-2000 dues now, and encourage your colleagues to do the same. We also encourage you to consider submitting your name as a candidate for a regional representative or an NCRE officer. There is a constant need to recruit new ideas into the organization. We welcome all who would like to participate. Kurt Johnson will be in charge of membership this next year. This assignment includes elections. Kurt would love to hear from anyone interested in serving as a regional representative, as a committee chair, or an officer of the organization. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROPOSED BUDGET, 1999-2000 NATIONAL COUNCIL ON REHABILITATION EDUCATION Beginning Checking Account Balance $5456.27 PROJECTED INCOME: REVISED ACTUAL TO PROPOSED March, 1999 8/31/99 Sept.99 2105 Advance Dues .... 0.00 0.00 0.00 2110 Dues............. 42500.00 43830.00 42000.00 2115 Interest and Div. 3000.00 2648.61 500.00 2120 Miscellaneous.... 500.00 310.00 500.00 2125 D.C. conference . 3850.00 3850.00 25000.00 2135 Brochures........ 1500.00 748.00 1500.00 2132 Prof Dev Conf.... 6000.00 7015.00 4000.00 2145 Student Journal Subs 300.00 145.00 500.00 2150 Region IV Conference 1300.00 1250.00 1000.00 2155 McKinnon Foundation 500.00 1000.00 000.00 2170 Cash from CD 9852.08 9852.08 000.00 Cash from CD 2 5000.00 _________ _______ ________ Total Receipts 73202.08 70648.69 75000.00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Receipts plus beginning balance....$ 76104.96 DISBURSEMENTS: Travel and administrative: 3105 Exec. Comm. Travel. 2000.00 1935.42 2500.00 3110 Legislative Retreat. 0.00 0.00 0.00 3115 Supplies........... 200.00 192.98 400.00 3120 Postage............ 4000.00 3859.37 3000.00 3125 Telephone.......... 500.00 1727.57 500.00 3130 Conference Calls... 00.00 0.00 500.00 3135 Printing........... 4000.00 5177.29 2000.00 3140 Directory.......... 2600.00 2620.28 2600.00 3145 Brochures.......... 0.00 0.00 0.00 3150 Region IV Conference 700.00 614.59 1000.00 3155 Educators Conf. 16260.61 17010.81 16000.00 3160 Prof. Dev. Conf..... .1700.00 275.00 2800.00 Contractual: 4105 Duncan Retainer.... 17000.00 17000.00 18000.00 4110 Duncan Expenses.... 2800.00 3634.47 3300.00 4115 Administrative Serv. 8400.00 7000.00 8400.00 Newsletter and Journal 5105 Newsletter Typing. 112.50 232.50 500.00 5110 Postage........... 0.00 0.00 0.00 5115 Journal........... 5500.00 6736.02 5500.00 5120 Journal Ed. Expense 3000.00 2112.50 3500.00 Other: 6105 CORE representatives 3500.00 2518.89 3500.00 6110 Conventions/Receptions 0.00 2420.83 0.00 6115 Awards............. 600.00 160.49 600.00 6120 Miscellaneous...... 328.97 513.39 400.00 ________ _______ ________ Total .............. 73202.08 75742.40 75000.00 Balance in Checkbook (8/31/99).....................$362.56 Beginning Checkbook balance(9/1/98)........$ 5456.27 Plus Deposits (9/1/98-8/31/99).................... $70648.69 Total beginning balance plus deposits... .....$76104.96 Less expenditures(9/1/98-8/31/99)..............$ 75742.40 Balance (8/31/99)....................... ........................$362.56 Beginning CD balance (9/1/98).....................$29852.08 Interest of $2096.06 and $9852,08 from the value of the certificate were added to the checking account on 11/24/98. Two additional certificates were purchased for $10,000 each, one with a six month maturity and one with a twelve month maturity on 11/24/98. The one which matured on 5/24/99 was rolled over into another certificate of deposit with a value of 10246.50. Interest is not added to the checking as the certificate was not redeemed. Current Checking Account Balance (8/31/99)...$ 362.56 Current C.D. value.#1....................................... $10000.00 Current C.D. value #2........................................ $10246.50 Total Asset Value as of 8/31/99.......................$20609.06 Below are found the numbers of paid members in the organization as of August 31. 1999 91 Institutional 18 Associate Institutional 25 Associate Individual 36 Student 148 Certified Individual ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NCRE/RSA/CSAVR National Training Conference on Rehabilitation Education - 1999 Dr. Hal Cain NCRE Newsletter Editor The 1999 annual NCRE/RSA/CSAVR National Training Conference on Rehabilitation Education was held October 3rd, 4th, and 5th in Arlington, VA. This was one of the better attended training conferences in recent history with over 250 participants consisting of educators, state/federal administrators, and other rehabilitation professionals. Approximately 70% of the attendees were NCRE members. Good representation from NCRE at this conference may connote the importance of being "at the plate" during this time of change with regard to how rehabilitation services are viewed at the federal and state level. The title of this year's conference was "Qualified Rehabilitation Personnel in a Workforce Environment: Tying Togther WIA and CSPD." As indicated by the title, the conference presentations and pre-conference workshops focused primarily on two prevailing developments that currently impact rehabilitation education in the U.S., the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) (under which the Rehabilitation Act is now assumed) and the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD). In particular, sessions dealt with issues of implementation, cooperation and collaboration, and educational training needed to meet the new law and personnel requirement initiative. RSA's Commissioner, Dr. Fred Schroeder, set the tone for addressing these new developments in his opening remarks titled, "Workforce Investment: The Challenge and the Opportunity." Commissioner Schroeder spoke eloquently about the realities of these changes. In his talk, he delineated the historical differences in the philosophies between the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) with regard to service delivery. For example, according to Dr. Schroeder, DOL recognizes tax payers as consumers while RSA recognizes the individuals needing the service as consumers. In addition, DOL has historically taken a least amount of training approach where as RSA views training as playing a major role in rehabilitation. One of the larger challenges Commissioner Schroeder stated is to decrease these differences in philosophies between the DOL and RSA. On the opportunity side of things, however, Dr. Schroeder pointed out that the collaboration between DOL and RSA can bring about new innovations in service delivery which will meet the needs of both RSA consumers and employers and contribute to the overall workforce. This year's National Training Conference was attended by several graduate students from various universities. Not only did these students have an opportunity to attend general presentations and interact with leaders in rehabilitation education, there was a special presentation on manuscript preparation and publication for graduate students. In addition, there was a Graduate/Doctoral Student Reception held Sunday evening. By most accounts, this was a successful conference. The issues discussed were relevant and timely to all who are rehabilitation educators. As with any good conference, more questions were raised than questions answered. Further dialogue regarding these issues is important. Continued communication between all of us is key to working through this transition period for rehabilitation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Congratulations to the winners of our most recent elections for the NCRE Executive Board! 1 st Vice President: Amos Sales University of Arizona 2 nd Vice President John Benshoff Southern Illinois University Region I Representative Thomas Ruscio Springfield College Region IV Representative Adele Patrick University of Georgia Region VII Representative Colleen Etzbach Emporia State University Region X Representative Colleen Fox Western Washington U. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NCRE Supports CORE's Registry of Undergraduate Programs in Disability and Rehabilitation Studies Twelve institutions were recognized at the 1999 NCRE/CSAVR/RSA National Training Conference in Washington this October as Charter Programs of The Council on Rehabilitation Education's (CORE) Registry for Disability and Rehabilitation Studies, Baccalaureate Level. CORE presented each program with certificates recognizing their new status. These twelve programs are the Auburn University, Boston University, East Central University, Emporia State University, Southern University, Thomas College, Troy State University, University of Arizona, University of Florida, University of North Texas, University of Texas--Pan American, and the University of Texas Southwest Medical Center. The National Council on Rehabilitation Education played a key role in supporting the development of formalizing undergraduate rehabilitation education and in clarifying its distinction from preparation in rehabilitation counseling at the graduate level. NCRE further demonstrated its support of rehabilitation education at all levels by presenting special plaques to each Charter Program at the 1999 conference. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Special Thanks... A special thanks to Dr. Chow Lam, President of the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA), for all his assistance. The NCRE Spring Board and Membership Meeting will occur in collaboration with ARCA and the American Counseling Association in Washington, D.C. The Board will meet on the campus of The George Washington University on Thursday, March 23rd, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Our membership meeting will be held from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 25th, 2000 at the ARCA hotel location. Detailed information will be available in November 1999. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A warm welcome to NCRE new members! NCRE is pleased to have these new members. Growth of our organization is vital to its mission. We are particularly pleased to have so many new student members. Thank you for choosing to be a part of rehabilitation education!! Certified Individual Members Charlene Blankenship, M.S. Southern Illinois University Martha Chapin, Ph.D. East Carolina University Josefina Costa, M.A., CRC New York University Susie Eberhard, M.S. University of Wisconsin-Stout Kathryn Regan Eskew, M.S., CRC State University of New York-Buffalo Clayton Faubion, Ph.D. University of Maryland Eastern State Jorge Garcia, Rh.D. The George Washington University William F. Green, M.S., CRC, LRC University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ Mary Hopkins-Best, Ed.D. University of Wisconsin-Stout Norman Hursh, Sc.D., CRC, CVE Boston University Joseph E. Keferl, MRC Southern Illinois University Jose Mas Castro, Ph.D. University of Puerto Rico Brian McMahon, Ph.D. Virginia Commonwealth University Connie McReynolds, Ph.D. Kent State University Doreen Miller, Rh.D. Southern University (LA) Lisa A. Ochs, Ph.D., J.D., CRC Arkansas State University Jeanne Boland Patterson, Ed.D., CRC University of North Florida Bill K. Richardson, Ph.D., CRC University of North Texas Douglas Watson, Ph.D. University of Arkansas Ellen Williams, Ph.D. Bowling Green State University (OH) Lesley Zwillinger, Ph.D. San Francisco State University Associate Individual Members Linda Keller, Ph.D., CRC, LPC Western Oregon University Student Members Nancy J. Adams University of Wisconsin-Madison Tina Anctil University of Wisconsin-Madison Michelle Capella University of Arkansas-Fayetteville Roy Chen Michigan State University James Ferrin University of Wisconsin-Madison Darlene Groomes Michigan State University Joy Hirst University of Arizona Dianne Taylor Mann Virginia Commonwealth University Kathe Matrone Michigan State University Cathi McMahan University of Arkansas-Fayetteville Nathalie Mizelle University of Wisconsin-Madison Pam Nobles University of Kentucky Julie M. Prins University of Florida Sharon Sabik University of Arkansas-Fayetteville Crystal Sargent University of Wisconsin-Madison Jill Selinske University of Wisconsin-Madison Nancy Silva University of Florida Joyce Steinberg University of Arizona Melissa Stets University of Wisconsin-Madison Elizabeth Swett University of Wisconsin-Madison Cindy Townson University of Florida Cynthia Troutman University of Northern Colorado Molly Tschopp University of Wisconsin-Madison Christine Umlor Michigan State University Edward Wood Kent State University Institutional Members Maryville University of Saint Louis St. Louis, Missouri Department of Rehabilitation Counseling Dr. Lance W. Carluccio, Coordinator University of Calgary Alberta Calgary, Canada Community Rehabilitation Studies Dr. Nancy Marlett, Director University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida Rehabilitation Counseling Program Dr. Jeanne B. Patterson, Coordinator Associate Institutional/Program Members Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services Montgomery, AL Lamona H. Lucas, Commissioner Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services Oklahoma City, OK Dee Porter, Deputy Director Department of Services for the Blind Olympia, WA Shirley Smith, Director West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation Services Charleston, WV James S. Jeffers, Director Note: Some members on this list are included because they have changed to another membership category, they are still welcome! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted Positions ASSISTANT PROFESSOR The University of Arizona Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation and School Psychology POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT #14156 Applications are invited to fill an adjunct faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of rehabilitation counseling. The appointment will begin on January 10, 2000 and is dependent on the availability of external funding. The rehabilitation sequence of study offers an upper division undergraduate degree, a Masters of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling, and a doctorate in Rehabilitation Education/Counseling. In addition, the rehabilitation faculty have external funding to provide distance education, continuing education, and international opportunities for students. QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant will have an earned doctorate in rehabilitation or related field of study, national certification as a Rehabilitation Counselor completed or pending, and work experience as a rehabilitation counselor/educator preferably within the state/federal vocational rehabilitation system by the start date of employment. Experience with distance learning is a plus. DUTIES: The successful applicant will be expected to teach various rehabilitation undergraduate and graduate coursework as assigned. The applicant will be expected to function as a team member participating in service and research activities with the rehabilitation faculty. These activities may include advising students, attending meetings, grant writing, clinical supervision, and course development. Work activities may be conducted on or off campus. Preference will be given to applicants with a strong research background. SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. CLOSING DATE: Applicant review will begin October 15, 1999 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, one current letter of recommendation, and the names of three additional professional references to: Dr. Amos Sales, Chair, Search Committee Dept. of SERSP, Rm 412 College of Education P. O. Box 210069 Tucson, AZ 85721-0069. For information, please contact Dr. Sales at: e-mail: sales@u.arizona.edu OR phone: 520-621-0941 fax: 520-621-3821 The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA-M/W/D/V/ADA Employer. Women and minorities are urged to apply. Position contingent on availability of funding. _________________ ASSISTANT PROFESSOR University of iOWA The University of Iowa, Division of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Student Development (CRSD) is seeking applications from candidates for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level for The Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation. The starting date is August, 2000. This is an exciting opportunity for research, teaching and program development within an established CORE accredited program that is innovative and highly ranked in national ratings. For further information refer to CRSD web page at http://www.uiowa.edu/~counsed/index.htm Responsibilities: Duties will include teaching and clinical and student dissertation supervision in the Division as well as the Graduate Rehabilitation Programs, development of a systematic program of research, and service to the profession, University, and community. Opportunities exist for teaching in the areas of assessment, job placement, and disability management. Qualifications: Candidates must: (1) hold a doctoral degree in rehabilitation counseling or a related area (CORE or CACREP accredited program preferred); (2) be certified or eligible for certification as a rehabilitation counselor (3) have clinical experience in the private or public sector; (4) have experience in teaching; (5) have evidence of, or potential for, systematic program of research. Desired qualifications include: eligibility for Iowa licensure as a Mental Health Counselor (strongly preferred). Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Send: A letter of application, curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, sample of scholarly productivity, available teaching evaluations and three letters of recommendation to: Chair, Rehabilitation Counselor Education Search Committee, N338 Lindquist Center, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242 (319/335-5285 or 335-5275). Screening of applications will begin December 1, 1999, and continue until the position is filled. The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. Applications for women and minorities are strongly encouraged. Applicants with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Search Committee. _________________ SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR The University of Texas-Pan American Center for Hispanics Resources in Rehabilitation The Rehabilitative Services Program at the University of Texas-Pan American is seeking a Special Projects Coordinator to implement a recently acquired grant project entitled "The Center for Hispanic Resources in Rehabilitation." This 3-year project, funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration, is part of the Capacity Building for Traditionally Underserved Populations initative. Scope of the Job: As Project Coordinator, responsible for the implementation of the grant. Will provide grant writing technical assistance to Hispanic Serving Institutions nation-wide to facilitate more minority par ticipation in the rehabilitation process. Technical assistance will also be offered to community-based organizations regionally from historically underrepresented populations. Will supervise support staff, manage the budget, prepare presentations materials, recruit project customers, provide both individual and group training and write grants. May be involved with academic program development at Hispanic Serving Institutions. Required Qualifications: Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or a related field. A minimum of 5 years experience in the field of rehabilitation, grant writing and/or grant management. History of acquiring grants and/or contracts. Ability to plan and conduct workshops. Ability to travel nationwide. Experience with computer technologies. Preferred Qualifications: History of acquiring U.S. Department of Education grants. Teaching and/or training experiences. Bilingual (English-Spanish). Earned Ph.D./Ed.D., (or substantial progress) in Rehabilitation or a related field. Salary: Commensurate with experience. To Apply: Contact Dr. Bruce Reed, Program Coordinator (956) 316-7038 or email: bjreed@panam.edu The University of Texas-Pan American is located in Edinburg, Texas, fifteen miles north of the border between the United States and Mexico and one hour away from tropical South Padre Island. The University is a comprehensive regional university that is part of the University of Texas system. Current enrollment is approximately 13,000 students. The Rehabilitative Services Program offers coursework in Rehabilitative Services (BS), Addictions Studies (BS) and Rehabilitation Counseling (MS). Externally funded grants support all three of these disciplines. The Program also houses the Center for Addictions Studies and the Center for Assistive Technology. The University of Texas-Pan American is an EEO/AA employer. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE EDITORS OF REHABILITATION EDUCATION INVITE SUBMISSIONS OF:  REGULAR ARTICLES  BRIEF ARTICLES  REVIEW ARTICLES  TEACHING TIPS  PROPOSALS FOR  SPECIAL ISSUES AND SPECIAL FEATURES CONTACT: DAN COOK OR BRIAN BOLTON UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS WEST AVENUE ANNEX, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72701 EMAIL: dcook@comp.uark.edu FAX: 501-575-3253 PHONE: 501-575-3658 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NCRE Membership Members of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE) represent rehabilitation educators, trainers, researchers, doctoral students, and others who are primarily concerned with the preparation and maintenance of professional standards for individuals who provide services to persons who are disabled. Membership categories include: institutional membership, certified individual membership, associate individual membership, associate institutional/program membership, and student membership. For more information about NCRE membership, contact: Dr. Garth M. Eldredge NCRE Administrative Services 2870 Old Main Hill Logan, Utah 84322-2870 Phone: 435.797.3241 FAX: 435.797.3572 e-mail: garthe@coe.usu.edu or visit the NCRE web site: www.nchrtm.okstate.edu/NCRE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a newsletter published quarterly by the National Council on Rehabilitation Education. It is also available at NCRE's web site: www. nchrtm.okstate.edu/NCRE EDITOR: Hal Cain, Ph.D. PRODUCTION MANAGER & DESIGNER: Estelle Ritchie PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Susan Nash Submissions to this newsletter need to be electronic in one of the following formats: 1) Word-Perfect 5.0 or higher; 2) MS Word 5.0 or higher; or 3) ASCII text. Disks may be mailed to the Editor or sent as e-mail attachments. Please include your contact information with submissions. Deadlines for submissions are: FALL issue ........ September 15th WINTER issue ........ December 15th SPRING issue ........ March 15th SUMMER issue ........ June 15th Submit disks by mail to: Dr. Hal Cain Dept. of Special Ed. & Rehabilitation Utah State University 2870 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322-2870 Submit e-mail & attachments to: HalCain@cc.usu.edu