Charlene Alexander

Associate Professor

Department of Counseling Psychology and Guidance Services

Teachers College 607

Ball State University

Muncie, IN 47306-0615

phone: (765)285-8056

e-mail: CPSY@bsu.edu

Academic Degrees

• Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1992, Counseling Psychology
• M.S., Creighton University, 1985, Counseling and Guidance
• B.A., Creighton University, 1983, Psychology

Professional Experience

• 1997-Present, Faculty member, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
• 1992-1997, Faculty member, Fordham University, NY
• 1989-1990, Intern, The University of Iowa Counseling Service

Current Professional and Academic Memberships

• American Psychological Association

Current Professional Assignments and Activities (non-teaching)

• Departmental Clinic Advisory Committee
• Departmental Masters Admission Committee
• Departmental Multicultural Programming Committee

Publications

• Alexander, C.M., Kruczek, T., Zagelbaum, A., & Chase, M. (2003). A review of the School Counseling Literature for Themes Evolving from The Education Trust Initiative. Professional School Counseling, 7, 29-34.. The Counseling Psychologist., 30, 135-148.
• Alexander, C.M., Heineman C., & Larson, L. (2002). Admission criteria to APA accredited programs in counseling psychology: Reflections of a specialty's values. The Counseling Psychologist., 30, 135-148.
• Perrone K.M., Sedlacek, W.E., & Alexander, C.M. (2001). Gender and ethnic differences in career goal attainment. Career Development Quarterly, 50, 168-178.
• Alexander, C.M. (in press). Carnival and Mental Health. The Drama Review New York University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
• Ponterotto, J. G., Casas, J. M., Suzuki, L. A., & Alexander, C. M. (Eds.). (in press) Handbook of multicultural counseling. (2^nd ed.) Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
• Alexander, C.M. & Suzuki, L. A. (2001). Measurement of multicultural constructs: Integration and Research Directions. In J.G. Ponterotto, J. M. Casas, L.A. Suzuki, & C.M. Alexander, (Eds.), Handbook of multicultural counseling. (2^nd ed.).
• Alexander, C.M., & Shulman, M.D. (2000). Educating the Culturally Diverse Child: An Integrative Approach. In G.B. Esquivel Creativity and giftedness in culturally diverse students: Identification and educational interventions. Hampton Press, N.J.
• Ford, K., & Alexander, C.M. (2000). Helping Adolescents at risk through literature. Health Issues volume of Helping Adolescents at risk through literature.
• Sussman, L.M., & Alexander, C.M. (1999). How religiosity and ethnicity affect marital satisfaction for Jewish-Christian couples Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 21 (2), 173-185.
• Ponterotto, J. G., & Alexander, C. M. (1996). Multicultural assessment: Present trends and future directions. In L. A. Suzuki, P. Meller, & J. G. Ponterrotto (Eds.), Multicultural assessment: Clinical, psychological, and educational application. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
• Ponterotto, J. G., Casas, J. M., Suzuki, L. A., & Alexander, C. M. (Eds.). (1995). Handbook of multicultural counseling. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
• Alexander, C. M., & Sussman, L. (1995). Creative approaches to multicultural counseling. In J. G. Ponterotto, J. M. Casas, L. A. Suzuki, & C. M. Alexander (Eds.), Handbook of multicultural counseling (pp. 375-384). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
• Alexander, C. M. (1995). A review of the Organizational Culture Inventory. In J.C. Conoley & J.C. Impara (Eds.), The Twelfth Mental Measurements Yearbook (pp. 720-721). Lincoln NE: Buros Institute of Mental Measurements, University of Nebraska.
• Ponterotto, J., Alexander, C. M., & Greiger, I. (1995). A multicultural competency checklist for counseling psychology programs. Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, 23, 11-20.
• Kopala, M., Keitel, M. A., Suzuki, L. A., Alexander, C. M., Ponterotto, J. G., Hennessy, J., & Reynolds, A. (1995). The admissions process in the Fordham University counseling program. Teaching of Psychology, 22, 133-135.
• Alexander, C.M. (1994). Something happens when I dance. Division 10 of the American Psychological Association. Winter Newsletter, p. 2.
• Alexander, C.M., (1992). Construct validity and reliability of the White racial identity attitude scale (WRIAS). Dissertations International.
• Suzuki, L., Imao, R., & Alexander, C. (1989). Survey of ethnic minority students' needs: A school counselor's perspective. Topics in Education 6(1), 1-2.
• Ponterotto, J., Alexander, C., & Hinkston, J. (1988). Afro-American preference for counselor characteristics: A replication and extension. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 35, 175-182.

Other Publications

• Alexander,C.M. (2002). Respecializing in school counseling: Reflections of a counseling psychologist. The Indiana School Counselor, 12, 2-3.
• Alexander, C.M. (2002). Helping school counselors cope with violence. U.S. A. Today Magazine, 130, 52-53.

Recent Presentations

• Alexander, C.M. (2004, July). A sociocultural perspective on women and work. In M. Keitel (Char), Cultural/Feminist perspectives on counseling women: Work family and intimate relationships. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Honolulu, Hawaii.
• Alexander, C.M., LaTurna, A. Murphy, P. (2003, November). The use of standardized tests by school counselors. Paper presented at the Indiana School Counselor Association annual conference, Indianapolis, IN.
• Alexander, C. M., Zagelbaum, A., McCaster, Y. (2002, June). Building multicultural competencies to promote academic success. Paper presented at the Transforming School Counseling Summer Academy National Conference, Chicago, IL.
• Alexander, C.M. (2001, November). Dealing with terror-middle and high school concerns. Paper presented at the Indiana Association of School Principals Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
• Alexander, C.M. (2001, November). Dealing with terror-elementary school concerns. Paper presented at the Indiana Association of School Principals Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
• Witham, R.L., & Alexander, C.M. (2001). Creating a culture of respect and acceptance in an Elementary School: Results of the "Don't Laugh At Me" program. Paper presented at the Indiana School Counseling Fall Conference, November 2001.
• Alexander, C.M., Kruczek, T., Ramirez-Chase, M., & Zagelbaum, A. (2001). Training School Counselors: Education Enhancement vs. Mental Health. Paper presented at Div. 17, American Psychological Association, Houston Conference, March 2001.
• Peronne, K., Alexander, C.M. (2001). Effects of Social Climate on the Training of Counseling Psychologists. Paper presented at Div. 17, American Psychological Association, Houston Conference, March 2001
• Alexander, C.M. (2000). Themes of multiculturalism and ethnicity found in the oral literary tradition of the Caribbean as represented in calypso music. Paper presented at ANSEL annual conference, May 2000, Liege, Belgium.
• Alexander, C.M. (2000). Enhancing the training of school counselors through the development of collaborative partnerships with schools. Paper presented at the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education annual meeting, February 2000, Chicago, IL
• Alexander, C.M. (1999). Embracing creativity as a vehicle for change: Journeys in counseling. Paper presented at the American Psychological Association annual meeting, August 1999, Boston, MA
• Alexander, C.M. (1999). Multicultural counselor competence: Promotion through the classroom experience. Roundtable presented at the American Psychological Association annual meeting, August 1999, Boston MA
• Grove, M., Alexander,C.M. (1999). Creative approaches to ethnic identity development. Poster presented at the American Counseling Association World Conference. March 1999, San Diego, CA
• Alexander, C.M. (1998). Multicultural Training in Action-Current practices and future directions. Roundtable presented at the American Psychological Association annual meeting, August 1998, San Francisco, CA.
• Alexander, C.M. (1998). Thriving in colleges of education-Counseling psychology moving into schools. Respecializing in school counseling: Reflections of a counseling psychologist. Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, August 1998. San Francisco, CA
• Chen, E., Alexander, C.M., Suzuki, L. (1998). Empowering minorities in academia. Symposium presented at the American Counseling Association World Conference. March 1998, Indianapolis, IN.
• Alexander, C. M. (1996, September). Carnival and mental health. Paper presented at the International Caribbean Conference, Medgar Evers College, The City University of New York.
• Alexander, C. M. (1994, March). The role of the psychologists in preventing prejudice. Paper presented at the Conference on the Nature of Community and Its Impact on Interstate Relations at the End of the Twentieth Century, Institute of International Relations, The University of the West-Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad.
• Sciarra, D., Ponterotto, J., Brause, R., & Alexander, C. M. (1994, August). Teenage motherhood among low-income urban Hispanics: Families and cultural considerations of mother-daughter dyads. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Los Angeles, CA.

Other Scholarly Activity & Awards

• Chair: Indiana Professional Standards Board, External Committee for School Counseling.
• Member: National Board of Certified Counselors School Counseling Test Development Committee
• Ball State University. Outstanding Teaching Award in Teachers College, May 2001
• Ball State University. Certificate of Appreciation April 1998: Office of Multicultural Affairs.
• Ball State University. New Faculty Research Award. $1,480
• Ball State University. Internationalizing the School Counseling curriculum. $3,400.
• Certificate of multicultural accomplishment 1998, 1999, 2000. Department of counseling psychology and guidance.
• The Royce Ronning Award for Contribution to Cultural Diversity. Awarded by the
• Educational Psychology Department, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. (First recipient
• Grant funded ($300,000), Director of Fordham University's Stay-in-School Program.