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Curriculum Vitae

RITA CHI­YING CHUNG

Counseling and Development Program College of Education and Human Development George Mason University MSN4B3 Fairfax Virginia, 22030­444 Phone: (703) 993­3899 Fax: (703) 993­2013 Email: rchung@gmu.edu

Education

Ph.D. Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, 1989.

M.A. Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, 1983.

B.A.(Hons) Education, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, 1982.

B.A. Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, 1981.

Additional Training

World Health Organization (WHO) certification as trainer for the use of the Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI), 1992.

Professional Experience

University Related

2006­present Professor, Counseling and Development Program, College of Education and Human Services, with Associated Faculty appointment in Department of Psychology, George Mason University, Virginia.

2000­2006 Associate Professor, Counseling and Development Program, College of Education and Human Development, George Mason University, Virginia.

1997­2000 Assistant Professor, Counselor Education, School of Physical Activity and Educational Services, College of Education, The Ohio State University, Ohio.

Professional Experience – University Related (continued)

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1996 Visiting Faculty, Department of Counseling and Human Services, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.

1995 Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Education and Human Development, George Washington University, Washington DC.

1995 Visiting Professor, Department of Psychology and Department of Psychiatry, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.

1992­1994 Project Director, Chinese American Psychiatric Epidemiological Study. National Research Center on Asian American Mental Health, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). (United States National Institute of Mental Health, 5­Year Grant for $1.5 million).

1989­1991 Postdoctoral Fellow, National Research Center on Asian American Mental Health, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA).

1990­1991 Conference Director ­ Conference on Vietnamese Reeducation Camp Detainees and Amerasians; sponsored by United States National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the United States Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR).

1986­1988 Teaching Assistant, Department of Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington. Taught undergraduate introductory psychology and social psychology classes, held weekly small group laboratory sessions.

1985­1988 Course Coordinator, Department of Psychology, Victoria University of Wellington. Developed examinations, term tests, graded papers, supervised tutors and teaching assistants.

1985­1987 Teaching Assistant, Department of Education, Victoria University of Wellington. Held weekly small group tutorials for undergraduate human development courses.

1985­1987 Research Assistant, Department of Education, Victoria University of Wellington. Research in areas of identity formation, and children’s conceptions of achievement, expectations and rewards. Conducted statistical analyses, literature review, developed interview questionnaires and conducted interviews.

Consultation and Training

2007­ Save the Children, United Kingdom in Myanmar.

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Migration and Trafficking of Children in Myanmar.

2006­ Boat People SOS, Fairfax, VA. Vietnamese Refugee Torture Survivors.

2004­2006 National University of Singapore and University of Cambridge, UK. Member of Scientific Committee on Cross­border Issues, Migration and Trafficking.

2004­2006 Expert Witness on Chinese culture: Chu vs The Danella Companies, Danella Construction Corporation of Virginia and D. Mongold, Fairfax, VA.

2005, November Crossroads Program, Fairfax County Community Service Board Multicultural and social justice issues in counseling.

2003, June U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, International Visitors Program, Washington, DC. Combating Violence Against Women in Kosovo.

2003, March American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMCHA), Alexandria, VA. AMHCA National Executive Board of Directors. Multiculturalism and Cultural Diversity: AMHCA Organizational Change.

2002, May Arlington County Aging and Disability Services Division, Arlington, VA. Mental Health and Public Health Professionals. Challenges with multicultural clients: Understanding and solutions.

1994­1997 National Research Center on Asian American Mental Health, UCLA. Consultant on research design, methodology and statistical analyses for the Chinese American Psychiatric Epidemiological Study. Collaboration on professional publications.

1994 World Bank, Washington, DC. Consultation and training in cross­cultural career counseling and mental health, program development, individual and group counseling and staff development.

1989­1990 New Zealand Department of Health ­ Psychiatric Unit, Wellington Hospital, Wellington. Consultation and training in multicultural counseling, liaison with other mental health professionals, training of mental health workers on multicultural sensitivity.

Consultation and Training (continued)

1989­1990 New Zealand Department of Education. Consultant and training for ethnic employees on areas of ethnic identity and pride, self esteem, affirmation communication, racism, career planning, interviewing skills

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and techniques and stress reduction.

1989­1990 New Zealand Department of Education. Consultant and training of ESL (English as a second language) teachers working with Southeast Asian refugees and new immigrants. Conducted workshops on acculturation, cultural shock and stress for refugees and immigrants. Consultation with health and mental health professionals and service providers.

1989 New Zealand State Service Commission. Consulting and training for Asian women employees on ethnic identity, self­ esteem, sexual harassment, and affirmative communication. Organized an Asian women’s support group.

Journal Editor Special Edition

Chung, R. C­Y., & Nakamura, C. Y. (1994). Special editors. Special issue: Asian American Mental Health. Journal of Community Psychology, 22(2), 60­208.

Editorship and Editorial Board Reviewer (Ad hoc) Asia Pacific Education Review Childhood Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Psychology Journal of Abnormal Psychology Journal of Clinical and Consulting Psychology Journal of Community Psychology Journal of Health and Social Behaviors Journal of Mental Health Counseling Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease Psychological Medicine Sage Publications Social Science and Medicine

Funded Grants

2005 Evaluating Mental Health Strategies for Vietnamese Elders. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, SAMSHA ($343,820.00).

Funded Grants (continued)

2001­2002 Principal Investigator, A Study of Interethnic group Relations. George Mason University ($4,400).

2000­2002 Co­Principal Investigator, Strategies for the Recruitment and Retention of

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Culturally Diverse Graduate Students. The Ohio State University Program for the Enhancement of Graduate Studies Grant (PEGS) ($77,154).

1999­2000 Co­Principal Investigator, Engaging Families of At­Risk Students in the Schools: A Pathway to Improving Academic Performance, Martha Holden Jennings Foundation ($25,008).

1999­2000 Principal Investigator, An Examination of Interethnic Group Relations, The Ohio State University Seed Grant ($13,255).

1999­2000 Principal Investigator, An Examination of Interethnic Group Relations, The Ohio State University, School of Physical Activities and Educational Services, College of Education ($2,400).

1998 Women of Color Advancement Grants, The Ohio State University ($250).

1992­1996 Co­Principal Investigator, Mental Health Problems among Chinese Americans, National Institute of Mental Health (RO1 MH47460­02) ($1,500,000).

1991­1992 Principal Investigator, Psychological Well­Being of Vietnamese Students, Institute of American Cultures Research Program in Ethnic Studies, University of California, Los Angeles ($4,000).

1990­1991 Co­Principal Investigator, Vietnamese Reeducation Camp Detainees and Amerasians, National Institute of Mental Health (MH44331­02) ($80,000).

1985­1986 New Zealand Department of Education Grant for Postgraduate Research ($500).

1985­1986 Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Research Grant, Academic Achievement, Stress and Coping of Chinese and European Students ($500).

Fellowships and Awards

2004 Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ – A Division of the American Counseling Association) – CSJ Ohana Honors Award

1989­1991 Medical Research Council of New Zealand (MRC) ­ Public Health Overseas Fellowship, National Research Center on Asian American Mental Health, UCLA.

Fellowships and Awards

1988­1989 Joseph Jacob Postgraduate Scholarship, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.

1985­1987 James MacIntosh Postgraduate Scholarship, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.

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Books

Bemak, F., Chung, R. C­Y., & Pedersen, P. (2003). Counseling refugees: A psychosocial cultural approach to innovative multicultural interventions. Greenwood Press.

Chung, R. C­Y., & Bemak, F.(under contract). Social justice and multiculturalism: Application, theory and practice in counseling and psychotherapy. Merrill Prentice Hall.

Publications in Refereed Journals

Chung, R., C­Y, Bemak, F., & Talleyrand, R. (2007). Mentoring within the field of counseling: A preliminary study of multicultural perspectives. International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling. 29, 21­32.

Hinton, D. E., Sinclair, J., Chung, R. C­Y., & Pollack, M. H. (2007). The SF­36 among Cambodian and Vietnamese refugees: An examination of psychometric properties. Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 29(1), 38­45.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2005). Women, humans rights and counseling: Crossing international boundaries. Journal of Counseling and Development (Special Issue on women and counseling), 83, 262­268.

Bemak, F., & Chung, R. C­Y., & Siroskey­Sabdo (2005). Empowerment groups for academic success (EGAS): An innovative approach to prevent high school failure for at­risk urban African American girls. Professional School Counseling, 377­389.

Bemak, F., & Chung, R. C­Y. (2005). Advocacy as a critical role for school counselors: Working towards equity and social justice. Professional School Counseling, 196­202.

Bemak, F. & Chung, R. C­Y. (2004). Teaching multicultural group counseling: Perspectives for a new era. Journal for the Specialist in Group Work (Special Issue), 31­42.

Chung, R. C­Y. & Bemak, F. (2002). The relationship between culture and empathy in cross­ cultural counseling. Journal of Counseling and Development, 80, 154­159.

Publications in Refereed Journals (continued)

Chung, R. C­Y. & Bemak. F. (2002). Revisiting the California Southeast Asian mental health needs assessment data: An examination of refugee ethnic and gender differences. Journal of Counseling and Development, 80(1), 111­119.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2001). Psychosocial adjustment of Cambodian refugee women: Implications for mental health counseling. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 23(2), 115­126.

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Chung, R. C­Y., Bemak, F., & Wong, S. (2000). Vietnamese students’ level of distress, social support and acculturation: Implications for mental health counseling. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 22(2), 150­161.

Bemak, F., & Chung, R. C­Y. (1999). Vietnamese Amerasians: The relationship between American fathers and psychological distress and self destructive behavior. Journal of Community Psychology, 27(4), 443­456.

Hanna, F. J., Bemak, F., & Chung, R. C­Y. (1999). Wisdom, culture and context: Toward a new paradigm for multicultural counseling. Journal of Counseling and Development, 77, 125­ 134.

Chung, R. C­Y., Bemak, F., & Kagawa­Singer, M. (1998). Gender differences in the level of psychological distress among Southeast Asian refugees. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 186(2), 112­119.

Chung, R. C­Y., & Bemak, F. (1998). The lifestyle of Vietnamese refugee women. Journal of Individual Psychology, 54(3), 373­384.

Takeuchi, D., Chung, R. C­Y., Lin , K­M., Shen, H., Kurasaki, K., Chun, C., & Sue, S. (1998). Lifetime and twelve­month prevalence rates of major depressive episode and dysthymia among Chinese Americans in Los Angeles. American Journal of Psychiatry, 155(10), 1407­1414.

Bemak, F., & Chung, R. C­Y. (1998). Vietnamese Amerasians: Predictors of distress and self destructive behavior. Journal of Counseling and Development, 76(4), 452­458.

Takeuchi, D. T., Chung, R. C­Y., & Shen H. (1998). Health insurance coverage among Chinese Americans in Los Angeles County. American Journal of Public Health, 88 (3), 451­453.

Chung, R.C­Y., & Bemak F. (1997). Methodological issues and recommendations on research with youth across cultures: A case study. Childhood, 4(4), 465­475.

Publications in Refereed Journals (continued)

Chung, R. C­Y., Walkey F. H., & Bemak, F. (1997). A comparison of achievement and aspirations of Chinese and European students. Journal of Cross Cultural Psychology, 28(4), 481­489.

Bemak, F., & Chung, R.C­Y. (1997). Vietnamese Amerasians: Psychosocial Adjustment and Psychotherapy. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 25, 79­88.

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Chung, R. C­Y., & Bemak, F. (1996). The effects of welfare status and psychological distress among Southeast Asian refugees. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 184(6), 346­ 353.

Walkey, F. H., & Chung, R. C­Y. (1996). An examination of stereotypes of Chinese and Europeans held by New Zealand secondary school pupils. Journal of Cross­Cultural Psychology, 27(3), 283­292.

Chung, R. C­Y., & Kagawa­Singer, M. (1995). An interpretation of symptom presentation and distress: A Southeast Asian refugee example. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 183(10), 639­648.

Siegert, R., & Chung, R. C­Y. (1995). Dimensions of distress: Cross­cultural factor replication of the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ20) using Chinese, Filipino and Maori groups. Journal of Cross­Cultural Psychology, 26(2), 169­175.

Chung, R. C­Y., & Lin, K­M. (1994). Helpseeking behavior among Southeast Asian refugees. Journal of Community Psychology, 22(2), 109­120.

Kagawa­Singer, M., & Chung, R. C­Y. (1994). A paradigm for culturally based care in ethnic minority populations. Journal of Community Psychology, 22(2), 192­208.

Sue, S., Nakamura, C. Y., Chung, R. C­Y., & Yee­Bradbury C. (1994). Mental health research on Asian Americans. Journal of Community Psychology, 22(2), 61­67.

Chung, R. C­Y., & Kagawa­Singer, M. (1993) Predictors of psychological distress among Southeast Asian refugees. Social Science & Medicine, 36(5), 631­639.

Uba, L., & Chung, R. C­Y. (1991) The relationship between trauma to financial well­being and physical health among Cambodians in the U.S. Journal of General Psychology, 118(3), 215­226.

Siegert, R. J., Chung, R. C­Y., & Taylor, A. W. (1990). Stress, unemployment and social support. Journal of Community Mental Health of New Zealand, 5(1), 49­59.

Publications in Non­Refereed Journals

Chung, R. C­Y. (2006). Human trafficking for sexual exploitation: The psychological and cultural impact. Global Studies Review, 2(3), 10­11. (Invited paper) George Mason Center for Global Studies.

Chung, R. C­Y. (1998). Southeast Asian refugees: Gender differences in levels and predictors of psychological distress. Psychiatric Times, 7, 1­4. (Invited paper).

Chung, R. C­Y., & Walkey F.H. (1989). Educational aspirations of New Zealand

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Chinese and European Secondary School students. Youth and Society, 21(2), 139­152.

Chung, R. C­Y. (1989). Research on ethnic minorities: issues and implications. New Settlers and Multicultural Education Issues, 6(1), 49­50.

Chung, R. C­Y. (1989). The need for bicultural workers. New Settlers and Multicultural Educational Issues, 6(1), 51­52.

Chung, R. C­Y. (1989, Nov/Dec). The need for bicultural workers. New Zealand Health and Hospitals. (Invited Paper)

Chung, R. C­Y., & Taylor A.W. (1989). Needs assessment of newly arrived refugees and immigrants. New Settlers and Multicultural Education Issues, 6(1), 61­63.

Chung, R. C­Y., & Walkey F.H. (1988). Undesirable immigrants to model minority: A success story of Chinese in New Zealand. Immigrants and Minorities, 7(3), 308­313.

Chung, R. C­Y. (1988). Chinese students: Model students? New Settlers and Multicultural Educational Issues, 6(1), 17­19

Bird, L., & Chung, R. C­Y. (1986). Form I students' thoughts on the computer as teachers. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies, 21(2), 203­205.

Invited Book Chapters

Chung, R. C­Y. (in press). Human rights and social justice issues in counseling refugees. In M.G. Constantine (Ed.). Social justice and empowerment initiatives in psychology and education. New York, NY: Teachers College Press.

Bemak, F. & Chung, R. C­Y. (2008). Counseling disaster survivors: Implications for cross­ cultural mental health. In P.B. Pedersen, J.G. Draguns, W.J. Lonner & J.E. Trimble (Eds.), Counseling across cultures (6 th ed., pp. 325­340). Thousands Oaks, CA: Sage Publications

Invited Book Chapters (continued)

Bemak, F., & Chung, R. C­Y. (2008). Counseling refugees and migrants. In P.B. Pedersen, J.G. Draguns, W.J. Lonner & J.E. Trimble (Eds.), Counseling across cultures (6 th ed, pp. 307­324.). Thousands Oaks, CA: Sage Publications

Chung, R. C­Y., & Bemak, F. (2007). Immigrant and refugee populations. In M.G. Constantine (Ed.). Clinical practice with people of color: A guide to becoming culturally competent (pp.125­142). New York, NY: Teachers College, Columbia University.

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Bemak, F., & Chung, R. C­Y. (2007). Training social justice counselors. In C. Lee (Ed.). Counseling for social justice (pp.239­258). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

Chung, R. C­Y., & Bemak, F. (2007). Asian Immigrants and refugees. In Leong, F., Inman, A.G., Ebreo, A. Yang, L., Kinoshita, L. M., & Fu. M. (Eds.). Handbook of Asian American psychology (pp. 227­244, 2 nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2006). Southeast Asian Americans. In Y. Jackson (Eds.). Encyclopedia of multicultural psychology (pp.437­443). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Talleyrand, R., Chung, R. C­Y., & Bemak, F. (2006). Infusing social justice in graduating training programs: A case study example. In R. Toporek, L. Gerstein, N. Fouad, G. Roysircar & N. Israel (Eds.). Handbook for social justice in counseling psychology: Leadership, vision, and action (pp. 44­58). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Chung, R. C­Y., & Bemak, F. (2006). Counseling Americans of Southeast Asian descent: The impact of the refugee experience. In C. C. Lee (Ed.) Multicultural issues in counseling: New approaches to diversity (pp. 151­170, 3rd ed.). Alexandria, VA: American Association for Counseling and Development.

Bemak, F., & Chung, R. C­Y. (2004). Culturally oriented psychotherapy with refugees In U. Gielen, J. Draguns, & J. Fish (Eds.), Culture, therapy, and healing. (pp.121­132). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2004). Group counseling with Asians. In J.L. DeLucia­Waack, D. Gerrity, C. Kalodner & M. Riva (Eds.). Handbook for group counseling and psychotherapy. (pp.200­ 212). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publication.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2004). Responses to multicultural group work vignettes: Asian American group To disclose or not to disclose? In J.L. DeLucia­Waack & J. Donigian (Eds.). The practice of multicultural group work. (pp. 167­170). Thomson Brooks/Cole.

Invited Book Chapters (continued)

Chung, R. C­Y. (2004). Responses to multicultural group work vignettes: A women’s eating disorder group – To blame or not to blame? In J.L. DeLucia­Waack & J. Donigian (Eds.). The practice of multicultural group work (pp. 271­274). Thomson Brooks/Cole.

Bemak, F., Chung, R. C­Y., & Murphy, C.S. (2003) A new perspective in counseling at­risk youth. In B. T. Erford (Ed.), Professional School Counseling (pp. 285­296). New York: Merrill Prentice Hall.

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Bemak, F., & Chung, R. C­Y. (2003). Multicultural counseling with immigrant students in schools. In P.B. Pedersen & J. Carey (Eds.), Multicultural counseling in schools (2 nd ed, pp. 84­101). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

Bemak, F. & Chung, R. C­Y. (2002). Refugees and terrorism: Cultural considerations in clinical interventions. In C. Stout (Ed.). The psychology of terrorism (Vol. 2, pp. 1­26). Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers/Greenwood Publishing Group.

Kagawa­Singer, M., & Chung, R. C­Y. (2002). Towards a new paradigm: A cultural systems approach. In K. Kurasaki, S. Okazaki & S. Sue (Eds.), Asian American mental health: Assessment theories and methods (pp. 47­66). New York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers.

Bemak, F., & Chung, R. C­Y. (2002). Counseling and psychotherapy with refugees. In P.B. Pedersen, J.G. Draguns, W.J. Lonner & J.E. Trimble (Eds.), Counseling across cultures (5 th ed., pp. 209­232). Thousands Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2002). Combatting racism: Speaking up and speaking out. In J. Kottler (Ed.). Finding your way as a counselor (pp. 105­108, 2 nd Edition). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

Chung, R. C­Y., Bemak, F., & Kilinc, A. (2002). Culture and empathy: Case studies in cross­ cultural counseling. In P. Breggin, L. Wolowitz & F. Bemak (Eds.), Empathic turning points in therapy (pp. 119­1128). New York, NY: Springer Publishers.

Bemak, F., & Chung, R. C­Y. (2000). Psychological interventions with immigrants and refugees. In J.A. Aponte and J. Wohl (Eds.), Psychological interventions and cultural diversity (2 nd ed. pp. 200­213). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

Hanna, F., Bemak, F., & Chung R. C­Y. (2000). Wisdom as a new paradigm for multicultural counseling. In B. Heimannsberg & C. Schmidt­Lellek (Eds.), Mediation und interkulturelle organisationsberatung (Mediation and intercultural organization development) (pp. 43­66). Koln, Germany: Edition Humanistische Psychologie.

Invited Book Chapters (continued)

Chung, R. C­Y., Bemak, F., & Okazaki, S. (1997). Counseling Americans of Southeast Asian descent: The impact of the refugee experience. In C. Lee (Ed.). Multicultural issues in counseling (2 nd ed. pp. 207­231). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.

Ito, K. L., Chung, R. C­Y., & Kagawa­Singer, M. (1997). Asian/Pacific American women and cultural diversity: Studies of the traumas of cancer and war. In S.B. Ruzek, V. Olesen & A. Clarke (Eds.) Women's health: Complexities and differences (pp. 300­328). Ohio: Ohio State University Press.

Bemak, F., Chung, R. C­Y., & Bornemann T. H. (1996). Counseling and psychotherapy with

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refugees. In P.B. Pedersen, J.G., Draguns, W.J., Lonner, & J.E. Trimble (Eds.), Counseling across cultures (4th ed. pp.207­231).Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Chung, R. C­Y., & Okazaki S. (1991) Counseling Americans of Southeast Asian descent: The impact of the refugee experience. In C. C. Lee & B.L. Richardson (Eds.) Multicultural issues in counseling: New approaches to diversity (pp. 107­126). Alexandria, VA: American Association for Counseling and Development.

Technical Reports

Bailey, D., Dickerson, D., Hunt, S., O’duroe, R., Wilson, L., & Chung, R. C­Y. (2005). Gang Prevention Program. American School Counseling Association. Available on ASCA www.schoolcounselor.org

Chung, R. C­Y. (1991). Vietnamese Reeducation Camp Detainees and Amerasians: Curriculum Training Module (Grant # RO1 MH44331­02). Submitted to National Institute of Mental Health.

Chung, R. C­Y. (1990). Evaluation Report on Vietnamese Reeducation Camp Detainees and Amerasians Conference (Grant # RO1 MH44331­02). Submitted to National Institute of Mental Health.

Professional Newsletters

Chung, R. C­Y. (2002). Combating racism: Speaking up and speaking out. Counseling Today, 7, American Counseling Association.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2000). Global perspectives on groups that work. The Group Worker, 29(1), 14­ 15. Association for Specialist in Group Work (ASGW) a division of American Counseling Association.

Peer Reviewed International Conference Presentations

Chung, R. C­Y. (2005, April). Human trafficking a global phenomenon: The counsellors role. International Association of Counselling, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2005, January). Psychosocial issues in trafficking girls/women. 9 th Biannual International Association for the Study of Forced Migration Conference, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Bemak, F. & Chung, R. C­Y. (2005, January). Redefining traditional university training towards human rights. 9 th Biannual International Association for the Study of Forced Migration Conference, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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Chung, R. C­Y. (2004, April). Cross­cultural coping strategies in dealing with racism. International Association for Counselling. Jamaica.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2003, August). Critical incidents in multicultural groups: Experts share their reactions and intervention – Asian perspective. The American Psychological Association Annual Convention, Toronto, Canada.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2003, April). Psychosocial challenges for refugees during postmigration. International Association for Counselling and European Association for Counseling Conference, Geneva, Switzerland.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2003, January). Unique challenges facing refugee women: A model towards postmigration adjustment and social justice. 8 th Biannual International Association for the Study of Forced Migration Conference, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2003, January). Refugee women’s voices on human rights. 8 th Biannual International Association for the Study of Forced Migration Conference, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Chung, R. C­Y. & Bemak, F. (2003, January). Social justice issues in forced migration: Training at the graduate level. 8 th Biannual International Association for the Study of Forced Migration Conference, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Chung, R. C­Y. (1996, August). Asian women searching for their soul: The dilemma of integrating two cultural worldviews. American Psychological Association Convention, Toronto, Canada.

Green, D. E., Chung, R. C­Y., Walkey, F. H. & Taylor, A. J. W. (1990, August). A psychometric evaluation of the Ways of Coping Checklist. New Zealand Psychological Society Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Peer Reviewed International Conference Presentations (continued)

Chung, R. C­Y. (1989, May). Mental health issues of Chinese in New Zealand. Wellington Hospital Psychiatric Unit Seminars on Cross­cultural Mental Health, Wellington, New Zealand.

Chung, R. C­Y., & Siegert R. J. (1988, August). Cross­cultural replication of the GHQ20 among Chinese, Maori and European groups. New Zealand Psychological Society Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Invited International Presentations, Seminars, Workshop and Lectureships

Chung, R. C­Y. (2006, July). Violence and Children in Asia Pacific. Asia­Pacific Childhoods: An

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ethnography of childhood workshop conference. National University of Singapore, Singapore.

Chung, R. C­Y & Bemak, F. (presentation) (2003, March). Postmigraton adjustment and human rights: A culturally responsive model for psychosocial adjustment. University of East London, Refugee Studies Seminar, London, Britain.

Chung, R. C­Y., Bemak, F., Ladany, L., & Spokane, A. (workshop) (2001, July/August). Counseling International students. Lugano, Switzerland.

Chung, R. C­Y. (workshop) (1998, July). Working with refugees who have experienced trauma: Culturally responsive services and treatment. Wellington Refugee as Survivors Centre, Wellington, New Zealand.

Chung, R. C­Y. & Bemak, F. (workshop) (1998, July). Counseling at­risk youth. Department of Educational Studies, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Chung, R. C­Y. (presentation) (1997, August). Acculturation and adjustment issues encountered by refugees and new immigrants. Hutt Valley Polytechnic, Wellington, New Zealand.

Chung, R. C­Y. (presentation) (1995, December). Chinese American mental health practices: Implications for China. South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China.

Chung, R. C­Y. (presentation) (1995, December). Cultural and social foundations of mental health. Guangdong College of Education. Guangzhou, China.

Chung, R. C­Y. (Invited Lecture Series). (1995, May). Contemporary issues in psychology. Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Brazil.

Invited International Presentations, Seminars, Workshop and Lectureships (continued)

Chung, R. C­Y. (seminars) (1995, March). Research on mental health issues for U.S. Chinese Americans. Faculty Seminar Series, Department of Psychology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Chung, R. C­Y. (presentation) (1993, March). Asian American mental health issues: Research and clinical implications. Chinese Canadian Psychological Association. Toronto, Canada.

Chung, R. C­Y. (presentation) (1997, August). Cross­cultural issues refugee mental health. Department of Educational Studies. The Department of Educational Studies, The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand.

Chung, R .C­Y. (presentation) (1985, May). Are Chinese students model students? New Zealand Secondary Teachers Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.

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Peer Reviewed National and State Conference Presentations

Chung, R. C­Y. (2007, February). The culture of fear: Implications for multiculturalism and social justice. The 24 th t Annual Teachers Winter Roundtable on Cultural Psychology and Education, New York.

Chung, R. C­Y., Bemak, F., & Talleyrand, R. (2006, April). Mentoring Across Cultures: Implications for Practitioners, Faculty, and Students. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada.

Bemak, F., Chung, R. C­Y., Gladding, S., Kottler, J., & Lee, C. (2006, April). Senior Faculty Reflect on Best and Most Creative Teaching Moments: A Symposium for Faculty, Supervisors, and Students. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada.

Bemak, F., Arredondo, P., Chung, R. C­Y., House, R., Portman, T., & Ellis, C. (2005, October). Symposium on social justice and ACES: Where we stand in 2005. Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Lee, C., & Chung, R. C­Y. (2005, October). A promotion and tenure primer for counselor education junior faculty of color. Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Bemak, F., Chung, R. C­Y., Talleyrand, R., Murphy, S., & Kaffenberger, C. (2005, October). Graduate training for future counselors in multiculturalism and social justice. Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Peer Reviewed National and State Conference Presentations (continued)

Chung, R. C­Y., Carlson, J., Glasser, W., & Kottler, J. (2005, April). Creative counseling: A gathering of expert therapists describing their most noteworthy creative counseling interventions. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.

Chung, R. C­Y., Bemak, F., Carra, M., Chhim, V., Coogan, S., & Turner, M. (2005, April). New steps in graduate training: Faculty and student perspectives in the implementation of a social justice emphasis. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2005, February). Cross cultural psychological effects of trafficking girls Society for Cross­Cultural Research Annual Conference, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2004, August). Breaking down myths and realities with Asian immigrants and

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refugees. American Psychological Association Annual Conference, Honolulu.

Chung, R. C­Y., Bemak, F., Talleyrand, R., Coogan, S. & Chhim, V. (2004, April). Graduate training for future counselors in multiculturalism and social justice: Faculty and student perspectives. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, Missouri.

Chung, R. (2004, April). Psychosocial adjustment issues of refugee and immigrant women. Eastern Psychological Association Annual Conference, Washington, DC.

Bemak, F., Chung, R. C­Y., & Talleyrand, R. (2004, February). Infusing social justice in graduate level training. The 21st Annual Teachers Winter Roundtable on Cultural Psychology and Education, New York.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2003, March). International issues in counseling: Challenges and collaboration for global counseling. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Anaheim, California.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2003, March). Cultural challenges in working with groups internationally: An Asian perspective. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Anaheim, California.

Chung, R. C­Y., Bemak, F., & Talleyrand, R. (2003, March). Redefining graduate training: Social justice, multiculturalism and advocacy. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Anaheim, California.

Chung, R. C­Y., & Bemak, F. (2003, March). An innovative model for counseling refugees. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Anaheim, California.

Peer Reviewed National and State Conference Presentations (continued)

Chung, R. C­Y, Bemak, F., Talleyrand, R., Kaffenberger, C., & S. Murphy (2002, October). Revising a counselor education graduate program mission: Training, future counselors in social justice, multiculturalism, advocacy and leadership. National Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors. Park City, Utah.

Chung, R. C­Y., Bemak, F., & Talleyrand, R. (2002, March). Challenges in teaching multicultural counseling: Cultural issues and perspectives. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, New Orleans.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2002, March). An integrative approach of group work recognizing and honoring the richness in diversity: An Asian perspective. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, New Orleans.

Chung, R. C­Y., Lee, C., & Bemak, F. (2002, March). ACA town meeting on international issues

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in counseling: Challenges and collaboration for global counseling. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, New Orleans.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2001, March). Culturally sensitive diagnosis for Asian Americans. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2001, Feburary). Cross cultural research with Southeast Asian refugees women. The Society of Cross­Cultural Research Conference, San Diego, California.

Chung, R. C­Y. (2000, March). Culturally sensitive diagnosis: Implications for ethnic minorities. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Washington, DC.

Chung, R. C­Y., Bemak, & Jackson, A. (1999, October). Challenges teaching multicultural counseling. Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) National Convention, New Orleans.

Chung, R. C­Y. (1999, April). Multicultural diagnosis: Applications to special populations. American Counseling Association World Congress, San Diego, California.

Chung, R. C­Y., Vontress, C. E., Bemak, F., Johnson, J. A., & Epp, L. A., (1999, April). Culturally sensitive diagnosis in a culturally insensitive world: The diagnosis of the culturally different. American Counseling Association World Congress, San Diego, California.

Chung, R. C­Y., & Bemak, F. (1999, April). Multicultural issues with at­risk populations: A case study with Vietnamese Amerasians and implications for urban youth. American Counseling Association World Congress, San Diego, California.

Peer Reviewed National and State Conference Presentations (continued)

Chung, R. C­Y., & Kilinic A. (1998, November). Cross cultural perspectives in counseling. All Ohio Counseling Association Annual Convention, Columbus, Ohio.

Chung, R. C­Y., Okazaki, S., & Abe­Kim J. (1998, August). Effective teaching skills in multiculturalism. Asian American Psychological Convention, San Francisco, California.

Chung, R. C­Y. (1998, May). Debunking the Myth of Asian American students. Ohio School Psychologist Association Annual Convention, Columbus, Ohio.

Chung, R. C­Y. (1991, October). Group differences in the predictors of distress among Southeast Asian refugees. Los Angeles County Psychological Association Annual Convention, Los Angeles.

Chung, R. C­Y. (1991, October). Intergroup differences among Southeast Asian refugees in depression and anxiety. Fifth scientific meeting of the Pacific Rim College of Psychiatrists,

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Los Angeles.

Chung, R. C­Y. (1991, August). Predictors of distress among Southeast Asian refugees: Gender and group differences. Asian American Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco.

Chung, R.C­Y., & Fujino, D. E. (1991, August). Asian American mental health: An examination of ethnic and gender issues. Asian American Psychological Association Convention, San Francisco.

Chung, R. C­Y. (1990, May). Gender differences in distress among Southeast Asian refugees. Association of Asian­American Studies Conference, Santa Barbara, CA.

Chung, R. C­Y. (1990, February). Coping styles of Chinese children. National Research Center on Asian­American Mental Health (NRCAAMH), Department of Psychology, UCLA, California.

Chung, R. C­Y. (1989, September). Achievement motivation stress and coping among New Zealand Chinese and European students. National Research Center on Asian American Mental Health, Department of Psychology, UCLA, California.

Invited National and State Conference Presentations, Workshops and Lectureships

Chung, R. C­Y. (presentation) (2007, May). Culturally responsive mental health services for Vietnamese. National Conference of Vietnamese Trauma Survivors and Seniors. Fairfax, Virginia.

Invited National and State Conference Presentations, Workshops and Lectureships (continued)

Chung, R. C­Y. (workshop) (2007, February). Innovative strategies in group counseling: Working with challenging clients. Michigan Association for Specialist in Group Work. Detroit, Michigan.

Chung, R. C­Y. (presentation) (2006, October). Implementing the multicultural counseling competencies. Counseling Center, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.

Chung, R. C­Y. (presentation) (2006, April). Cross­cultural work towards social justice. Helen DeVitt Jones Lecturer, College of Education, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas.

Chung, R. C­Y. (presentation) (2006, April). Barriers towards dealing with racism. Helen DeVitt Jones Lecturer, College of Education, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas

Chung, R. C­Y. (presentation) (2006, April). Cross­cultural competencies in working with immigrants and refugees. Helen DeVitt Jones Lecturer, College of Education, Texas

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Tech University, Lubbock, Texas

Chung, R. C­Y. (presentation) (2006, April). Counseling clients from Southeast Asia. Northern Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor Conference

Chung, R. C­Y. (keynote presentation) (2006, March). Multiculturalism and social justice: School counselors moving forward. Pennsylvania School Counseling Association Annual Conference, Lancaster, PA.

Chung, R. C­Y. (workshop) (2006, March). Challenges in being a multiculturally competent school counselor. Pennsylvania School Counseling Association Annual Conference, Lancaster, PA.

Chung, R. C­Y. (presentation) (2006, February). Psychosocial challenges of immigrants and refugee women and families: Implications for practice and research. American Psychological Association Expert Summit on Immigrants, San Antonio, Texas.

Chung, R. C­Y. (workshop) (2006, February). Moving towards the application of social justice: Empowerment through training, practice and research. Teachers’ College Columbia University. The 23 rd Annual Winter Roundtable Conference, New York.

Chung, R. C­Y. (presentation) (2005, November). Multiculturalism: Where do we stand in 2005? Northern Virginia Community College. Manassas, VA.

Invited National and State Conference Presentations, Workshops and Lectureships (continued)

Chung, R. C­Y. (presentation) (2004, April). Challenging Classism: Intersect of Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Class. American Counseling Association Annual Conference, Kansas City, Missouri.

Chung, R. C­Y. & Bemak, F. (workshop) (2003, September). Cross­cultural considerations in youth work. North American Family Institute, Inc. Boston, MA

Chung, R. C­Y. (presentation) (2002, October). Multicultural issues in counseling and psychology. George Mason University Student Counseling Center, Fairfax, VA.

Chung, R. C­Y. (workshop) (2002, May). Challenges with multicultural clients: Understanding and solutions. Arlington County Aging and Disability Services Division. Arlington, VA.

Chung, R. C­Y. & Bemak, F. (workshop) (2001, July). Multicultural counseling for mental health counselors. American Mental Health Counselors Association Annual National Conference (four day workshop). Chicago, IL.

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Chung, R. C­Y. (presentation) (2001, June). Sustaining change. Multicultural State Leadership Training Institute 2001. George Mason University’s Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities and Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center, Fairfax, VA.

Chung, R. C­Y. (Invited Distinguished Keynote Speaker) (2001, May). Moving from the Black and White paradigm towards building an interethnic coalition: U.S. race relations in the twentieth first century Seventh Annual Big 10 and Statewide Conference on Racial Legacies and Learning, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Chung, R. C­Y. (presentation) (2001, May). Asian American in multicultural education. Graduate School of Education, EDUC 894). George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.

Chung, R. C­Y. (presentation) (2001, February). Research Issues with Asian American populations. Graduate School of Education, EDUC 805. George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.

Chung, R. C­Y. (presentation ) (2001, January). Key issues in multicultural counseling that have implications for educating linguistically and culturally diverse students), George Washington University, Washington, DC.

Chung, R. C­Y. (Keynote address). (2000, January). Global perspectives on group work Association for the Specialist in Groups (ASGW), a division of the American Counseling Association. National Convention, Deerfield Beach, Florida.

Invited National and State Conference Presentations, Workshops and Lectureships (continued)

Chung, R. C­Y. (Invited Discussant) (1999, May). Multicultural issues in education. College of Education 4 th Annual Diversity Forum and Graduate Student Symposium, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

Chung, R. C­Y. (workshop) (1999, March). Advanced issues in multicultural counseling. Columbus Public School Counselors (two day workshop), Columbus, Ohio.

Chung, R. C­Y. (workshop) (1998, April). Workshop on racism. The Counsel and Academic Excellence for Women, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Chung, R. C­Y. (workshop) (1998, March). Multicultural issues in school counseling. Columbus Public School Counselors (two day workshop), Columbus, Ohio.

Chung, R. C­Y. (Invited Speaker). (1991, April). Women of color in leadership: Exploring options and opportunities in academia Women's Resource Center, UCLA, California.

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Chung, R. C­Y. & Senzaki, N. (workshop) (1990, May). Asian­American relationships and self­ image. Asian American Studies, UCLA, California.

Professional Affiliations

American Counseling Association Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Association for Specialist in Group Work Counselors for Social Justice

American Psychological Association Division 45: Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minorities Issues Division 35: Psychology of Women Division 52: International Psychology

International Association for Counselling International Association of the Study of Forced Migration World Federation of Mental Health

Service to the Profession and Community International (Appointments) Member, Executive Council, International Association for Counselling, 2004­present Member, Scientific Committee, Ethnography of Childhood Workshops, Cambridge University and

the National University of Singapore, 2004­2006.

National (Appointments/Service)

Member, Executive Committee, National Institute of Multicultural Competencies, Executive Director appointment, 2005­present.

Member, Editorial Board, Multicultural Aspects of Counseling & Psychotherapy (MACP) Series, Sage Publications, 2006­present

Supervisor. Mississippi Gulf Coast – Disaster Counseling with Katrina Survivors. In collaboration and with the support of the Mississippi American Mental Health Counselors Association, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, and the U.S. Regional Team of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration supervised a team of 14 graduate students and 2 faculty members to provide disaster counseling at 7 Disaster Relief Centers in Mississippi and worked with 591 clients, November 2005.

Co­Chair, Human Rights Committee, American Counseling Association, Presidential appointment, 2004­2006.

Committee Member, American Counseling Association Taskforce on Best Practices for Working with Immigrant Clients and Families. Presidential appointment 2005­2006.

National Board of Directors, North American Family Institute, Boston, MA, 1997­2007. Committee Member, Blue Ribbon Panel Selection on Learning Institute and Education Programs

for the American Counseling Association 2006 Conference. Presidential appointment, 2005.

Committee Member, Human Rights Committee, American Counseling Association, Presidential

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appointment, 2003­2004. International Liaison Representative to the American Counseling Association, Association for the

Specialist in Group Work Division of American Counseling Association, Presidential Appointment, 2004­2005.

Chair, International Committee, American Counseling Association, Presidential appointment, 2002­2003.

Chair, International Group Work Committee, Association for Specialist in Group Work Division of American Counseling Association, Presidential appointment, 2002­2003

Co­Chair, International Group Work Committee, Association of Specialist in Group Work Division of American Counseling Association, Presidential appointment, 2001­2002.

Proposal Selection Committee, Association of Specialist in Group Work, programs for the American Counseling Association Annual Conference 2002.

Committee member, American Counseling Association, International Committee, Presidential appointment, 2000­2002.

Committee member, American Counseling Association, Task force on International refugee counseling, Presidential appointment, 2000­2003.

Committee Member, National Community of Advisors, Office of Minority Affairs, The Ohio State University, 2001­2003.

Conference Director, Asian American Psychological Association, 1992.

State (Appointments)

Member, Advisory Board, Center for Diversity, Research and Action, George Mason University, 2005­present.

Cultural Interpreter, Alexandria Department of Health, Alexandria, VA. 2002­2003. Faculty Search Committee, School of Physical Activities and Educational Services, College

of Education, The Ohio State University, 2000 Diversity Enhancement Initiative (DEI) Subcommittee, School of Physical Activities and

Educational Services, College of Education, The Ohio State University, 1999­2002. U.S. Student Fulbright Program Committee, Office of International Education, The Ohio

State University, 1999­2002. Graduate Faculty Representative, Graduate School, The Ohio State University, 1999. College of Education Multicultural Committee, The Ohio State University,1998­2000. Minority Faculty Mentor, The Office of Minority Affairs, The Ohio State University, 1998­

2000. The Ohio State University Roads Scholars, The Office of Outreach and Engagement, The

Ohio State University, 1999. Asian American Research Interest Group Member and Associated Faculty, Asian American

Studies, The Ohio State University, 1998­2000. Faculty Mentor, Office of Faculty and TA Development, The Ohio State University, 1999. Faculty Representative, Counselor Education, School of Physical Activities and Educational

Services, The Office of Outreach and Diversity, College of Education, The Ohio State University, Minority Graduate and Professional Schools Visitation Day, 1998­2000.

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Faculty Advisory Committee, Office of Faculty and TA Development, The Ohio State University, 1998­1999.

New Minority Faculty Focus Group Member, The Office of Minority Affairs, The Ohio State University, 1998.

Liason/translator for the Chinese community, Wellington, 1982­1989. Sexual Harassment Committee, Victoria University of Wellington, 1987­1989.

Service to GMU/CEHD

Committee Member, College of Education and Human Development, Ad­hoc Diversity Committee, George Mason University, Dean appointed, 2003­ present.

Chair, GSE First Tier Faculty Promotion and Tenure Review Committee, 2006. Search Committee Member, CEHD Associate Dean for Research Search Committee, 2006­2007. Committee Member of the GSE First Tier Faculty Promotion and Tenure Review Committee,

2006. Committee Member, CEHD Performance Based Committee, 2004­2006. Committee Member of the GSE First Tier Faculty Promotion and Tenure Review Committee.

2004. President Merton’s GMU International and National Recruitment Video. Discussion on research,

teaching and Counseling & Development Program and taping of classroom interaction with students, request from the Provost Office, 2004.

Service to GMU/CEHD (continued)

Faculty Search Committee, Multilingual and Multicultural Education Program, College of Education and Human Development, 2004.

Faculty Search Committee, Counseling and Development Program, College of Education and Human Development, 2003­2004.

School Talk PBS Presentation Entitled “The George Mason University Counseling and Development Program Emphasis on Social Justice and Multiculturalism”, 2003.

GSE First Tier Faculty Promotion and Tenure Review Committee, 2002. Committee Member, Ad hoc Committee on Diversity, Graduate School of Education,

George Mason University, 2001­2002. Faculty member, Asian American Faculty and Staff Association, George Mason University,

2001­present. Committee Member, Graduate School of Education Performance Based Evaluation Committee,

George Mason University, 2000­present. Faculty Search Committee, Counseling and Development Program, Graduate School of

Education, George Mason University, 2001. Faculty Search Committee, Multilingual and Multicultural Education, Graduate School of

Education, George Mason University, 2001.