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Carolyn Elizabeth (Henry) Barber

Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs

Associate Professor, Division of Counseling and Educational Psychology

School of Education, University of Missouri, Kansas City

Personal Information:

Office

Address:

Room 349 School of Education (Administrative Office)

Room 228 School of Education (Faculty Office)

University of Missouri, Kansas City

615 E. 52nd St.

Kansas City, MO 64110

Phone: 816-235-6151

Fax: 816-235-5270

Email: [email protected]

Education:

2007 Human Development, Specialization in Educational Psychology Ph.D.

University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Advisor: Dr. Judith Torney-Purta

Dissertation: Recognizing high achievement in context: a multilevel analysis of the

relationships of friends’ values and individuals’ motivation and background to the

identification of tenth-grade students by teachers and test scores

2006 Educational Measurement, Statistics, and Evaluation M.A.


Advisor: Dr. Amy Hendrickson

Masters Paper: An item response theory analysis of teachers’ attitudes toward the

civic education of 14-year-olds in three countries

2003 Psychology and Sociology (Double Major), Music Minor, with General Honors B.A.

Certificate, Program in Social Inequality/Sociology Department Honors

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Professional Work Experience:

2017-present Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs

School of Education

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

2013-present Associate Professor (tenured) of Educational Psychology

2007-2013 Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology

Division of Counseling and Educational Psychology, School of Education

University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

Doctoral Faculty: Counseling Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction

2005-2007 Graduate Instructor

Department of Human Development, College of Education

University of Maryland, College Park MD

Carolyn Barber of 27

2005-2006 Teaching Assistant

Joint Program in Survey Methodology, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences


Instructor: Dr. Robert Croninger

2003-2007 Graduate Research Assistant

Civic Education Data and Researcher Services (CEDARS)

Department of Human Development, College of Education


Principal Investigator: Dr. Judith Torney-Purta

2002-2003 Undergraduate Research Assistant

2002 Department of Sociology, Internship for Certificate in Social Inequality

Center for Social Organization of Schools

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD

Principal Investigators: Dr. Robert Balfanz, Dr. Nettie Legters, and Dr. James

McPartland

Special and Visiting Positions:

2016 (April- Visiting Research Scholar, Centre for Citizenship and Democracy

June) Faculty of Social Sciences

University of Leuven (Katholieke Universiteit de Leuven), Belgium

2015-2016 Special Member of the Graduate Faculty in Sociology

Graduate School


2011 (June) Visiting Research Scholar, Youth and Society (YeS) Center

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Örebro University, Sweden

Administrative Experience:

2017-present Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, School of Education

University of Missouri, Kansas City

Report to the Dean of the School of Education. Serve as the Unit Coordinator for

promotion and tenure, faculty credentialing, and myVITA (faculty activity

reporting system). Oversee faculty mentorship and orientation programs.

Supervise the Coordinators of Field Experiences and of Assessment. Provide

support for assessment and accreditation activities. Provide support for graduate

recruitment, retention, and enrollment efforts. Serve as the Graduate Officer.

Committee Memberships: UMKC Academic Policy Taskforce, University

Assessment Committee, SOE Graduate Enrollment Management Committee


Published and Unpublished Manuscripts:

+invited and editor-reviewed; *peer-reviewed. Student collaborators are underlined, with ^

signifying undergraduate students. Junior postdoctoral collaborators are italicized.

Journal Articles (29 total):

*Munck, I., Barber, C., & Torney-Purta, J. (in press). Measurement invariance in comparing

attitudes towards immigrants among youth across Europe in 1999 and 2009: The

Alignment Method applied to IEA CIVED and ICCS. Sociological Methods and

Research.

*Barber, C., & Ross, J. (2017). Cross-cohort changes in adolescents’ civic attitudes from 1999

to 2009: An analysis of sixteen countries. Child Indicators Research. Advance online

publication. doi: 10.1007/s12187-017-9452-0

*Marszalek, J., Barber, C., & Nilsson, J. (2017). Development and validation of the Social

Issues Advocacy Scale-2. Social Justice Research, 30(2), 117-144. doi: 10.1007/s11211-

017-0284-3

*Barber, C., Sweetwood, S. O., & King, M. (2015). Creating classroom-level measures of

citizenship education climate. Learning Environments Research, 18, 197-216. doi:

10.1007/s10984-015-9180-7

*Barber, C., Torney-Purta, J., Wilkenfeld, B., & Ross, J. (2015). Immigrant and native-born

adolescents’ civic knowledge and attitudes in Sweden and the United States: Emergent

citizenship in developmental niches. Research in Comparative and International

Education, 10(1), 23-47. doi: 10.1177/1745499914567818

*Barber, C., & Wasson, J. W. (2015). A comparison of adolescents’ friendship networks by

advanced coursework participation status. Gifted Child Quarterly, 59(1), 23-37. doi:

10.1177/0016986214559639

*Drake, J. R., Murdock, N. L., Marszalek, J., & Barber, C. E. (2015). Differentiation of Self

Inventory—Short Form: Development and preliminary validation. Contemporary Family

Therapy, 27, 101-112. doi: 10.1007/s10591-015-9329

*Wei, M., Zhou, Y., Barber, C., & den Brok, P. (2015). Chinese students’ perceptions of

teacher-student interpersonal behavior and implications. System: An International

Journal of Educational Technology and Applied Linguistics, 55, 134-144. doi:

10.1016/j.system.2015.08.007

*Dugan, J. W., Weatherly, R. A., Girod, D. A., Barber, C. E., & Tsue, T. T. (2014). A

longitudinal study of emotional intelligence training for otolaryngology residents and

faculty. Journal of the American Medical Association: Otolaryngology/Head and Neck

Surgery, 140(8), 720-726. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2014.1169

*Howarter, A. D., Bennett, K. K., Barber, C. E., Gessner, S. N., & Clark, J. M. (2014). Exercise

self-efficacy and symptoms of depression after cardiac rehabilitation: Predicting changes

over time using a piecewise growth analysis. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 29(2),

168-177. doi: 10.1097/JCN.0b013e318282c8d6


*Barber, C., Fennelly, K., & Torney-Purta, J. (2013). Nationalism and support for immigrants’

rights among adolescents in 25 countries. Applied Developmental Science, 17(2), 60-75.

doi: 10.1080/10888691.2013.774870

*Barber, C., Mueller, C. T., & Ogata, S. (2013). Volunteerism as purpose: Examining the long-

term predictors of continued community engagement. Educational Psychology: An

International Journal of Experimental Educational Psychology, 33(3), 307-326. doi:

10.1080/01443410.2013.772775

*Lavelle, E., Vuk, J., & Barber, C. (2013). Twelve tips for getting started using mixed methods

in medical education research. Medical Teacher, 35(4), 272-276. doi:

10.3109/0142159X.2013.759645

*McCarther, S. M., Davis, D. M., Nilsson, J., Marszalek, J., & Barber, C. (2013). Social justice

advocacy competency: A step on the journey to develop an analytic instrument to

pinpoint development and build capacity for 21st century school leaders. National

FORUM for Applied Educational Research Journal, 26(1-2), 94-100.

*Barber, C., & Torney-Purta, J. (2012). Comparing attitudes in the 1999 and 2009 IEA Civic

and Citizenship Education Studies: Opportunities and limitations illustrated in five

countries. Journal of Social Science Education (Journal für sozialwissenschaftliche

Studien und ihre Didaktik), 11(1), 47-63. doi: 10.4119/UNIBI/jsse-v11-i1-1191.

*Zhang, T., Torney-Purta, J., & Barber, C. (2012). Students’ conceptual knowledge and

process skills in civic education: Identification of profiles and classroom correlates.

Theory and Research in Social Education, 40(1), 1-34.

doi:10.1080/00933104.2012.649467

*Barber, C., & Mueller, C. T. (2011). Social and self perceptions of adolescents identified as

gifted, learning-disabled, and twice-exceptional. Roeper Review, 33(2), 109-120.

doi:10.1080/02783193.2011.554158

*Hoskins, B., Barber, C., van Nijlen, D., & Villalba, E. (2011). Comparing civic competence

among European youth: Composite and domain-specific indicators using IEA Civic

Education Study data. Comparative Education Review, 55(1), 82-110.

doi:10.1086/656620

*Marszalek, J. M., Barber, C., Kohlhart, J., & Holmes, C. B. (2011). Sample size in

psychological research in the past 30 years. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 112(1), 331-

348. doi:10.2466/03.11.PMS.112.2.331-348

+Torney-Purta, J., & Barber, C. (2011). Fostering young people’s support for participatory

human rights through their developmental niches. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry,

81(4), 473-481. doi:10.1111/j.1939-0025.2011.01113.x

*Chin, K., & Barber, C. E. (2010). A multi-dimensional exploration of teachers’ beliefs about

teaching civic education in Australia, England, and the United States. Theory and

Research in Social Education, 38(3), 395-427. doi:10.1080/00933104.2010.10473432

*Barber, C., & Torney-Purta, J. (2008). The relation of high-achieving adolescents’ social

perceptions and motivation to teachers’ nominations for advanced programs. Journal of

Advanced Academics, 19(3), 412-433. doi:10.4219/jaa-2008-813


*Torney-Purta, J., Barber, C., Wilkenfeld, B., & Homana, G. (2008). Profiles of civic life skills

among adolescents: tailoring indicators for audiences of researchers, policymakers, and

the public. Child Indicators Research, 1(1), 86-106. doi:10.1007/s12187-007-9006-y

*Torney-Purta, J., Wilkenfeld, B., & Barber, C. (2008). How adolescents in twenty-seven

countries understand, support, and practice human rights. Journal of Social Issues, 64(4),

857-880. (Special issue: Young people’s perspectives on children’s rights.)

doi:10.111/j.1540-4560.2008.00592.x

*Torney-Purta, J., Barber, C. H., & Wilkenfeld, B. (2007). Latino adolescents’ civic

development in the United States: research results from the IEA Civic Education Study.

Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 36(3), 111-126. doi:10.1007/s10964-006-9121-y

Winner of the 2008 IEA Dick Wolf Memorial Award for best research with IEA data.

+Torney-Purta, J., Barber, C., & Wilkenfeld, B. (2006). Differences in the civic knowledge and

attitudes of U.S. adolescents by immigrant status and Hispanic background. Prospects (a

UNESCO journal), 36(3), 343-354. doi:10.1007/s11125-006-0015-2

+Torney-Purta, J., & Barber, C. (2005). Democratic school participation and civic participation

among European adolescents: analysis of data from the IEA Civic Education Study.

Journal of Social Science Education (Journal für sozialwissenschaftliche Studien und

ihre Didaktik), 4. (Special issue: The European Year of Citizenship through Education).

doi: 10.2390/jsse-v4-i3-992.

*Torney-Purta, J., Richardson, W., & Barber, C. H. (2005). Teachers’ experience and sense of

confidence in relation to students’ civic understanding and engagement across countries.

International Journal of Citizenship and Teacher Education (now Citizenship Teaching

and Learning), 1(1), 32-57. http://www.citized.info/pdf/ejournal/vol_1_no_1.pdf

+Torney-Purta, J., Barber, C. H., & Richardson, W. (2004). Trust in government-related

institutions and political engagement among adolescents in six countries. Acta Politica,

39(4), 380-406. (Special issue: Youth, politics, and socialization)

doi:10.1057/palgrave.ap.5500080

Book Chapters (Edited Volume) and Encyclopedia Articles:

+Barber, C., & Torney-Purta, J. (2014). International Association for the Evaluation of

Educational Achievement (IEA): Civic Education Study of 1999. In A. Michalos (Ed.),

Encyclopedia of quality of life research (pp. 3315-3321). Dordrecht, the Netherlands:

Springer. (ISBN: 978-94-007-0752-8)

Online version: ISBN 978-94-007-0753-5; doi:10.1007/978-94-007-0753-5

*Barber, C., & Torney-Purta, J. (2009). Gender differences in political attitudes and efficacy as

influenced by national and school contexts: Analysis from the IEA Civic Education

Study. In D. Baker & A. Wiseman (Eds.), Gender, equality, and education from

international perspectives. (International Perspectives on Education and Society, Volume

10, p. 357-394). Bingley, United Kingdom: Emerald Group Publishing.

Reissued in paperback, 2012.

+Barber, C. (2008). Gender identity. In E. Anderman (Ed.), The psychology of classroom

learning (p. 428-430). Detroit: MacMillan Press.

http://www.citized.info/pdf/ejournal/vol_1_no_1.pdf


Edited Conference Proceedings:

Torney-Purta, J., Malak-Minkiewicz, B., & Barber, C. (in press). Cross-national inequalities in

preparation for democratic participation: The process and findings of the IEA Civic

Education Study. In Proceedings of the “By the People” Democracy Conference:

Participatory Democracy, Civic Engagement, and Citizenship Education.

Barber, C. (2007). Teachers’ classroom practices in relation to students’ civic engagement in

three countries. In Proceedings of the IRC-2006: Vol. 2. CivEd, PIRLS, and SITES (pp.

233-248). Amsterdam: IEA.

Homana, G., & Barber, C. (2007). School climate for citizenship education: a comparative

study of England and the United States. In Proceedings of the IRC-2006: Vol. 2. CivEd,

PIRLS, and SITES (pp. 115-130). Amsterdam: IEA.

Barber, C. H. (2004). A cross-national analysis of the relation of educational trust to expected

educational attainment. In: C. Papanastasiou (Series Ed.), Proceedings of the IRC-2004:

Vol 4. CivEd-SITES (pp. 87-104). Nicosia, Cyprus: University of Cyprus Press.

Research-Based Contributions to Edited Newsletters:

Murdock, N., Marszalek, J., & Barber, C. (2011). A TEG [Teaching Enhancement Grant]

incorporated contextual learning opportunities into coursework: Did it impact learning?

FaCET (Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching). Available on FaCET Website:

http://info.umkc.edu/facet/2011/05/26/a-teg-enabled-incorporating-contextual-learning-

opportunities-into-coursework-did-it-impact-learning/

Barber, C. (2009). Thinking big: Using national databases in gifted education research.

SIGnificance: The Newsletter of the AERA Research on Giftedness and Talent SIG.

Torney-Purta, J., & Barber, C. (2006, Winter). Adolescents’ attitudes toward social issues and

civic engagement. American Psychological Association Children, Youth, and Families

Newsletter.

Working Papers and Technical Reports:

Barber, C., Murdock, T., & Spears, J. (2016). Math Matters: Examining the predictive validity

of high school mathematics assessments in the state of Kansas, Classes of 2008-2011.

(Progress Report prepared for the National Science Foundation.) Kansas City, MO:

University of Missouri—Kansas City.

Barber, C., & Ross, J. (2016). Arts participation as a form of voluntary association

membership: A unique predictor of adolescents’ civic behaviors and attitudes. (Final

Report prepared for the National Endowment for the Arts). Kansas City, MO: University

of Missouri—Kansas City.

Barber, C., Bajaj, A., Murdock, T., Krycak, R., Mueller, C., Grotewiel, M., & ^Cale, N. (2012).

North Kansas City Schools: High School Class of 2008-2010. (Transitions Study Report.)

Lawrence, KS: Kansas City Area Educational Research Consortium.

Bajaj, A., Murdock, T., Barber, C., Mueller, C., Grotewiel, M., Krycak, R., & ^Cale, N. (2012).

Olathe Unified School District 233: High School Class of 2006-2010. (Transitions Study

Report.) Lawrence, KS: Kansas City Area Educational Research Consortium.

http://info.umkc.edu/facet/2011/05/26/a-teg-enabled-incorporating-contextual-learning-opportunities-into-coursework-did-it-impact-learning/

http://info.umkc.edu/facet/2011/05/26/a-teg-enabled-incorporating-contextual-learning-opportunities-into-coursework-did-it-impact-learning/


Murdock, T., Grotewiel, M., Bajaj, A., Spears, J., & Barber, C. (2012). Math Matters:

Transition of Olathe High Schools’ 2008-2009 graduating classes to Johnson County

Community College. (Progress Report prepared for the National Science Foundation).

Lawrence, KS: Kansas City Area Educational Research Consortium.

Taylor Knight, L.A., Barber, C., Murdock, T., Bajaj, A., & Kennedy, E. (2012). An evaluation

of KC STEM Alliance Programs 2011-2012. (Year 2 Evaluation.) Lawrence, KS: Kansas

City Area Educational Research Consortium.

Barber, C., Murdock, T., Beck, B., Krycak, R., & Taylor Knight, L. A. (2011) Methods of

evaluating Kansas City Area Project Lead the Way and FIRST Robotics for the KC-

STEM Alliance (Report #1 Prepared for the KC-STEM Alliance). Lawrence, KS: Kansas

City Area Educational Research Consortium.

Murdock, T., Barber, C., Bajaj, A., Grotewiel, M. M., Spears, J., Ehlert, M., Parsons, E.,

Frazelle, S., & Taylor Knight, L.A. (2011). State assessments and the transition to higher

education in the Kansas City metropolitan region. (Report #2 for REL Central at

McREL.) Lawrence, KS: Kansas City Area Educational Research Consortium.

Murdock, T., Barber, C. Mueller, C., & Ogata, S. (2010). Olathe Unified School District

graduates, 2002-2008. (KC-AERC funded project.) Kansas City, MO: Kansas City Area

Educational Research Consortium.

Hoskins, B., Villalba, E., Van Nijlen, D., & Barber, C. (2008). Measuring civic competence in

Europe: a composite indicator based on IEA Civic Education Study 1999 for 14-year-

olds in school. (JRC Scientific and Technical Reports.) Luxemborg: Office for Official

Publications of the European Communities. (ISBN: 978-92-79-08344-0)

Homana, G., Barber, C., & Torney-Purta, J. (2006). Assessing school citizenship education

climate: implications for the social studies. (CIRCLE Working paper #48). College Park,

MD: Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement,

University of Maryland, College Park. Available:

http://civicyouth.org/PopUps/WorkingPapers/WP48Homana.pdf

Homana, G., Barber, C., & Torney-Purta, J. (2005). Citizenship education school climate self-

assessment. Denver, CO: National Center on Learning and Citizenship, Education

Commission of the States.

Husfeldt, V., Barber, C., & Torney-Purta, J. (2005). Students’ social attitudes and expected

political participation: New scales in the enhanced database of the IEA Civic Education

Study. (CEDARS Report). College Park, MD: University of Maryland. Available:

http://terpconnect.umd.edu/~jtpurta/Original%20Documents/CEDARS%20new%20scale

s%20report.pdf

Torney-Purta, J., & Barber, C. (2004). Democratic school participation and civic attitudes

among European adolescents: analysis of data from the IEA Civic Education Study.

Strasborg, France: Council of Europe.

http://civicyouth.org/PopUps/WorkingPapers/WP48Homana.pdf

http://terpconnect.umd.edu/~jtpurta/Original%20Documents/CEDARS%20new%20scales%20report.pdf

http://terpconnect.umd.edu/~jtpurta/Original%20Documents/CEDARS%20new%20scales%20report.pdf


Torney-Purta, J., Richardson, W., & Barber, C. H. (2004). Trust in government-related

institutions and civic engagement among adolescents: analysis of five countries from the

IEA Civic Education Study (CIRCLE Working paper #17). College Park, MD: Center for

Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, University of Maryland,

College Park. Available:

http://civicyouth.org/PopUps/WorkingPapers/WP17TorneyPurta.pdf

Research Briefs:

Torney-Purta, J., Barber, C. H., & Richardson, W. (2005). How teachers’ preparation relates to

students’ civic knowledge and engagement in the United States: Analysis from the IEA

Civic Education Study. (CIRCLE Fact Sheet). College Park, MD: Center for Information

and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, University of Maryland, College Park.

Available: http://civicyouth.org/PopUps/FactSheets/FS_IEA_Teacher_prep.pdf

Amadeo, J., Torney-Purta, J., & Barber, C. H. (2004). Attention to media and trust in media

sources: Analysis of data from the IEA Civic Education Study (CIRCLE Fact Sheet).

College Park, MD: Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and

Engagement, University of Maryland, College Park. Available:

http://civicyouth.org/PopUps/FactSheets/FS_Attention_To_Media_Trust_Sources.pdf

Torney-Purta, J., & Barber, C. H. (2004). Strengths and weaknesses in U.S. students’ civic

knowledge and skills: Analysis from the IEA Civic Education Study (CIRCLE Fact

Sheet). College Park, MD: Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and

Engagement, University of Maryland, College Park. Available:

http://civicyouth.org/PopUps/FactSheets/FS_CivicKnowledge.pdf

Torney-Purta, J., Richardson, W., & Barber, C. H. (2004). Adolescents’ trust and civic

participation in the United States: Analysis of data from the IEA Civic Education Study

(CIRCLE Fact Sheet). College Park, MD: Center for Information and Research on Civic

Learning and Engagement, University of Maryland, College Park.

http://civicyouth.org/PopUps/FactSheets/FS_Trust_CivicPart.pdf

Manuscripts under Review: available upon request

Conference and Professional Presentations (UMKC-affiliated; others available upon

request):

+ invited; * peer-reviewed abstract; ~ presenting author. Student collaborators are underlined,

with ^ signifying undergraduate students. Junior postdoctoral collaborators are italicized.

International Symposia and Paper Presentations (out of 16 total, 8 as presenter):

~*Munck, I., & Barber, C. (2017, July). Addressing measurement invariance with the alignment

method: A flexible and powerful approach to explore misfit in large-scale cross-national

surveys across countries and data collections. Paper presented at the 7th Conference of

the European Survey Research Association, Lisbon, Portugal.

http://civicyouth.org/PopUps/WorkingPapers/WP17TorneyPurta.pdf

http://civicyouth.org/PopUps/FactSheets/FS_IEA_Teacher_prep.pdf

http://civicyouth.org/PopUps/FactSheets/FS_Attention_To_Media_Trust_Sources.pdf

http://civicyouth.org/PopUps/FactSheets/FS_CivicKnowledge.pdf

http://civicyouth.org/PopUps/FactSheets/FS_Trust_CivicPart.pdf


*Maurissen., L., Barber, C., & Claes, E. (2017, June). Classroom discussion and political

tolerance toward immigrants: The importance of mutual respect and responsiveness.

Paper presented at the 7th IEA International Research Conference, Prague, Czech

Republic.

~Barber, C. (2016, June). School and classroom determinants of civic attitudinal profiles:

Changes from 1999 to 2009. Paper presented at the Belgian Association for Political

Science-Dutch Political Science Association’s 24-Hour Political Science Conference

(Politicologenetmaal), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium.

Torney-Purta, J., & Barber, C. (2015, August). The complex “effects” of socializing agents:

Reflections. Paper presented at the European Consortium for Political Research General

Conference, Montreal, Quebec.

~*Barber, C. (2012, July). New analysis methods for large-scale political attitudes studies:

2004-2012. In J. Torney-Purta (Chair), How political socialization became civic

engagement research: Reflections from 1962 to 2012. Symposium presented at the

International Association for Political Psychology Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.

*Zhang, T., Torney-Purta, J., & Barber, C. (2010, August). Teachers’ qualifications and

students’ cognitive content and process skills in civic education: A multilevel analysis.

Paper presented at the 36th International Association for Educational Assessment Annual

Conference, Bangkok, Thailand.

~*Barber, C., Fennelly, K., & Torney-Purta, J. (2010, June). Attitudes toward immigrants’

rights and nationalism in 25 countries. Paper presented at the 4th IEA International

Research Conference, Gothenburg, Sweden. Available: http://www.iea-

irc.org/fileadmin/IRC_2010_papers/CIVED_ICCS/Barber_Torney-Purta_Fennelly.pdf

*Hoskins, B., Villalba, B., Van Nijlen, D., & Barber, C. (2008, September). Measuring civic

competence in Europe. Paper presented at the Third IEA International Research

Conference, Taiwan. Available:

http://www.iea.nl/fileadmin/user_upload/IRC/IRC_2008/Papers/IRC2008_Hoskins_Villa

lba_etal.pdf

National Symposia and Paper Presentations (out of 51 total; 33 as presenter or co-presenter)

(Includes chair and discussants in panels/symposia):

~*Maurissen, L., Claes, E., & Barber, C. (2017, April). Contextual predictors of students’

perceptions of an open classroom climate. Paper presented at the American Educational

Research Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.

~*Barber, C., & Sherman, K. D. (2016, December). Social justice advocacy in mental health

professionals: Civic education’s role. Paper presented at the Association for Moral

Education annual conference, Cambridge, MA.

~*Barber, C., & Ross, J. (2016, April). Profiles of adolescents’ civic attitudes in sixteen

countries: Examining changes from 1999 to 2009. Paper presented at the American

Educational Research Association annual conference, Washington, DC.

~*Marszalek, J., Barber, C., & Nilsson, J. (2016, April). Development of the Social Issues

Advocacy Scale-2 (SIAS-2). Paper presented via roundtable at American Educational

Research Association annual conference, Washington, DC.

http://www.iea-irc.org/fileadmin/IRC_2010_papers/CIVED_ICCS/Barber_Torney-Purta_Fennelly.pdf

http://www.iea-irc.org/fileadmin/IRC_2010_papers/CIVED_ICCS/Barber_Torney-Purta_Fennelly.pdf

http://www.iea.nl/fileadmin/user_upload/IRC/IRC_2008/Papers/IRC2008_Hoskins_Villalba_etal.pdf

http://www.iea.nl/fileadmin/user_upload/IRC/IRC_2008/Papers/IRC2008_Hoskins_Villalba_etal.pdf


~*Barber, C, & Ross, J. (2015, December). Changes in civic attitudes between 1999 and 2009:

Examining change and inequality between and within countries. In G. White (Chair),

Cross-national inequalities in preparation for democratic participation: Reflections from

the IEA Civic Education Study. Symposium presented at the “By the People” Democracy

Conference: Participatory Democracy, Civic Engagement, and Citizenship Education,

Tempe, AZ.

~+Barber, C. (2015, January). Applied quantitative research strategies for the social studies.

Presented at the National Council for the Social Studies College and University Faculty

Assembly Retreat, Charlotte, NC.

~*Barber, C., Marszalek, J., & Nilsson, J. (2014, November). Toward the development of an

expanded Social Issues Advocacy Scale. Paper presented at the Association for Moral

Education annual conference, Pasadena, CA.

~*Torney-Purta, J., & Barber, C. (2014, November). The civic attitudes of adolescents in

fourteen European countries: Cross-cohort shifts from 1999-2009. In K. Tirri (Chair),

What makes young people thrive in civics in the U.S. and Europe? Symposium presented

at the Association for Moral Education annual conference, Pasadena, CA.

~*Barber, C., & Wasson, J. (2014, April). A cross-lagged analysis of friendship networks by

advanced coursework participation. Paper presented by roundtable at the American

Educational Research Association annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.

~*Barber, C. (2014, March). Laying the foundation: A preliminary analysis of cross-cohort

shifts in civic attitudes from 1999 to 2009. Paper presented at the Comparative and

International Education Society annual conference, Toronto, ON.

~*Barber, C. (2014, March). Session Discussant. In J. Torney-Purta (Chair), Strengthening

international research collaboration: A discussion of conclusions from a U.S. National

Academy of Sciences workshop. Session presented at the Comparative and International

Education Society annual conference, Toronto, ON.

*Wei, M., Zhou, Y., Barber, C. & den Brok, P. (2014, March). Do students’ perception of their

teachers’ behavior have an impact on their language learning? Paper presented at the

Conference of the American Association of Applied Linguistics, Portland, OR.

~*Barber, C. (2013, November). Comparing the civic engagement of two immigrant

generations with non-immigrant European youth: A propensity-scoring approach. In J.

Torney-Purta (Chair), Research on civic learning and engagement using international

large scale assessments. Symposium presented at the National Council for Social Studies

College and University Faculty Assembly annual conference, St. Louis, MO.

~*Barber, C. (Chair) (2013, August). A mixed method approach toward developing diagnostic

tools for social justice advocacy. Symposium presented at the American Psychological

Association annual conference, Honolulu, HI.

~*Barber, C., Marszalek, J., Nilsson, J., Davis, D., & McCarther, S. (2013, August).

Educational, demographic, and political characteristics of social justice advocacy

profiles. In C. Barber (Chair), A mixed method approach toward developing diagnostic

tools for social justice advocacy. Symposium presented at the American Psychological



*Marszalek, J., Barber, C., & Nilsson, J. (2013, August). A cognitive diagnostic analysis of the

Social Issues Advocacy Scale. In C. Barber (Chair), A mixed method approach toward

developing diagnostic tools for social justice advocacy. Symposium presented at the

American Psychological Association annual conference, Honolulu, HI.

*Judd, A. B., Grotewiel, M., Barber, C., Murdock, T., Mueller, C., & Krycak, R. (2013, April).

One high school’s effort to promote 21st century skills: Can enrollment in a career-

focused program predict enrollment and persistence in postsecondary education? Paper

presented at the American Educational Research Association annual conference, San

Francisco, CA.

*Judd, A. B., Grotewiel, M., Murdock, T., Barber, C., & Spears, J. (2013, April). Early

identification of students at risk for community college developmental math placement.

Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association annual conference,

San Francisco, CA.

*Wasson, J. W., & Barber, C. (2013, April). Problem behavior among intellectually gifted

adolescents: A look at risk and protective factors. Paper presented by roundtable at the

American Educational Research Association annual conference, San Francisco, CA.

McCarther, S. M., Davis, D., Nilsson, J., Marszalek, J., & Barber, C. (2012, August). Leading

for change: Using culturally relevant pedagogy and an arts curriculum to create

socially just schools. Paper presented at the 26th Annual National Women in

Educational Leadership Conference, Lincoln, NE.

McCarther, S. M., Davis, D., Nilsson, J., Marszalek, J., & Barber, C. (2012, August). Social

justice advocacy competency: Like quality, do you know it when you see it? Or, can you

pinpoint its proficiency, and build its capacity for 21st century school leaders? Paper

presented at the National Council of Professors of Educational Administration summer

conference, Kansas City, MO.

~*Barber, C. (2012, April). Session discussant. In W. Schulz (chair), Civic participation at

school in international context. Paper symposium presented at the American Educational

Research Association annual conference, Vancouver, BC.

~*Barber, C. (2010, November). Volunteerism as purpose: Examining the predictors of long-

term service involvement. In J. Mariano (chair), Youth purpose and its civic expressions.

Paper symposium presented at the Association for Moral Education annual conference,

St. Louis, MO.

~*Barber, C. (2010, April). Advanced Placement participation and its association with social

outcomes among gifted adolescents. Paper presented at the American Educational

Research Association annual conference, Denver, CO. Available from the AERA Online

Paper Repository.

~*Barber, C., Ogata, S., & Mueller, C. (2010, April). Finding youth purpose through multiple

domains of community engagement. Paper presented by roundtable at the American

Educational Research Association annual conference, Denver, CO.


*Zhang, T., Torney-Purta, J., & Barber, C. (2010, April). Teacher qualifications and student

civic knowledge achievement: a multilevel analysis. Paper presented by roundtable at the

American Educational Research Association annual conference, Denver, CO.

Winner, AERA Research in Social Studies Education SIG Graduate Student

Scholarship Award

~Barber, C. (2010, March). Civic engagement and purpose: A review of constructs and an

empirical study. Presentation by roundtable at the Society for Research on Adolescence

Preconference on Youth Purpose, Philadelphia, PA.

~*Barber, C. (2010, March). Positive development in school contexts: Measurement,

opportunities, and limitations as examined in the Add Health study. Chair and moderator

of student poster session and symposium presented at the Society for Research on

Adolescence annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.

*Ogata, S., & Barber, C. (2010, March). Cross-racial engagement and psychological health

differences between Asian and non-Asian American Adolescents. In C. Barber (Chair),

Positive development in school contexts: Measurement, opportunities, and limitations as

examined in the Add Health study. Student poster symposium presented at the Society for

Research on Adolescence annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.

~*Barber, C., Ogata, S., & King, M. (2009, April). Creating classroom-level measures of

citizenship education climate. Paper presented by roundtable at the American Educational

Research Association annual conference, San Diego, CA.

*Torney-Purta, J., Wilkenfeld, B., & Barber, C. (2008, November). Opportunities and

limitations in survey data for studying civic and moral values and action. In J. Torney-

Purta (Chair), Citizenship and civic education. Paper presented at the Association for

Moral Education annual conference, South Bend, IN.

~*Barber, C., & Mueller, C. (2008, March). Gifted adolescents’ peer relationships and

friendships in the school context. Paper presented at the American Educational Research

Association annual conference, New York, NY.

*Torney-Purta, J., Barber, C., & Wilkenfeld, B. (2008, March). Cross-national comparisons of

immigrant and non-immigrant adolescents’ civic knowledge and attitudes in Sweden and

the United States. In J. DeJaeghere (Chair), Achieving educational equity: understanding

immigrant students and their civic knowledge, attitudes, and experiences. Paper

symposium presented at the Comparative and International Education Society annual

conference, New York, NY.

National Poster Presentations (out of 42 total; 19 as presenter or co-presenter):

*Schaafsma, J., & Barber, C. (2017, August). The buffering effects of mindfulness and self-

compassion for mental health professionals. Poster presented at the American

Psychological Association annual conference, Washington, DC.

*Sherman, K., Barber, C., Marszalek, J., & Nilsson, J. (2017, August). Bridging critical

reflection and social justice action in helping professionals and trainees. Poster presented

at the American Psychological Association annual conference, Washington, DC.


~*Barber, C., Ross, J., Chong, W. W., & Sherman, K. (2016, August). Creating stronger

communities: Fine arts participation and adolescents’ civic engagement. Poster

presented at the American Psychological Association annual conference, Denver, CO.

~*Barber, C., Schaafsma, J., Chong, W. W., & Ross, J. (2016, August). Bully victimization and

civic engagement: An analysis of a college sample. Poster presented at the American

Psychological Association annual conference, Denver, CO.

*Chong, W. W., & Barber, C. (2016, August). Educational attainment among second-

generation immigrant youth: Transitioning into young adulthood. Poster presented at the

American Psychological Association annual conference, Denver, CO.

*Wasson, J., & Barber, C. (2016, August). Career choice among women entering STEM fields:

A longitudinal, social cognitive career model. Poster presented at the American

Psychological Association annual conference, Denver, CO.

*Williams, S., Berkel, L., Oehlert, M., & Barber, C. (2016, August). An investigation of gender

bias in the Personality Assessment Inventory in a sample of veterans. Poster presented at

the American Psychological Association annual conference, Denver, CO.

*Browne, S., Marszalek, J., Barber, C., & Langrehr, K. (2016, June). Race response to observed

racism and the role of religion. Poster presented at the American Psychological

Association Division 45 (Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and

Race) research conference, Stanford University, Stanford, CA.

~*Barber, C., Homana, G., & Torney-Purta, J. (2016, April) Profiles of school and classroom

climates: A cross-national analysis. Poster presented at the American Educational

Research Association annual conference, Washington, DC.

*Dugan, G., Weatherly, R., Girod, D., Barber, C., & Tsue, T. (2016, April). High stress

simulations + emotional intelligence = patient satisfaction. Poster presented at the

American Association for Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine annual conference,

Washington, DC.

*Ross, J., & Barber, C. (2016, March). Career choice: The intersection of identity and purpose

in adolescents. Poster presented at Society for Research on Adolescence biennial

conference, Baltimore, MD.

~*Schaafsma, J., Chong, W. W., Barber, C., Wasson, J. & ^Mendez, K. (2016, March).

Resilience in bullied adolescents: Internal supports, external supports, and civic

engagement. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence biennial

conference, Baltimore, MD.

*Browne, S., Barber, C., Marszalek, J., & Langrehr, K. (2016, February). Determination of a

multi-factor model of coping with racism/oppression and the role of religion. Poster

presented at the Winter Roundtable Conference, Teachers College, Columbia University,

New York, NY.

*Barber, C., Chong, W., Browne, S., Ross, J., Schaafsma, J., ^Mendez, K., & Wasson, J. (2015,

August). Civic engagement and school bullying: A cross-national analysis. Poster

presented at the American Psychological Association annual conference, Toronto, ON.


*Harry, K. M., Barber, C., Clark, J. M. R., Eways, K. R., Howarter, A. D., & Bennett, K. K.

(2015, August). Depression and cardiac symptom experiences after cardiac

rehabilitation: Predicting changes over time. Poster presented at the American

Psychological Association annual conference, Toronto, ON.

*Ross, J., & Barber, C. (2015, August). Developmental factors contributing to prosocial career

development in adolescence. Poster presented at the American Psychological

Association annual conference, Toronto, ON.

*Wasson, J. W., & Barber. C. (2015, August). STEM career choice among qualified women: A

longitudinal, social-cognitive career model. Poster presented at the American


~*Barber, C., Munck, I., & Ross, J. (2015, April). Cross-cohort changes in youth civic attitudes

from 1999 to 2009 in sixteen countries: An application of the alignment method to IEA

data. Poster presented at the American Educational Research Association annual

conference, Chicago, IL.

~*Barber, C., Ross, J., Higdon, J., & Torney-Purta, J. (2014, August). Schools and adolescents’

attitudes toward immigrants: the role of threat in old and new democracies. Poster

presented at the American Psychological Association annual conference, Washington,

DC.

*Browne, S. & Barber, C., & Jeglic, E. (2014, August). Perfectionism and suicidality among

African Americans: Roles of gender, religiosity, and depression. Poster presented at the

American Psychological Association annual conference, Washington, DC.

Winner, APA Division 45 Best Graduate Student Poster

*Schaafsma, J., & Barber, C. (2014, August). Maternal, paternal, & parental: Early

experiences, stress, & perceived support in young adulthood. Poster presented at the

American Psychological Association annual conference, Washington, DC.

~*Wei, Y., Zhou, Y., Barber, C., & den Brok, P. (2014, April). Foreign language students’

perceptions of teacher-student interpersonal behavior. Poster presented at the American

Educational Research Association annual conference, Philadelphia, PA.

~*Barber, C., & Woodford, J. (2013, August). Friendship networks and academic success in

advanced curricular programs. Poster presented at the American Psychological


~+Barber, C. (2013, April). Exploring the social context of advanced curricular programming:

Friendship networks and academic outcomes. Poster presented at the American

Educational Research Association annual conference, San Francisco, CA.

*Grotewiel, M., Judd, A. B., Murdock, T., Barber, C., Spears, J., Mueller, C., & Krycak, R.

(2013, April). High school math predictors of first-semester college math placement,

enrolling, and passing. Poster presented at the American Educational Research

Association annual conference, San Francisco, CA.

Lavelle, E., & Barber, C. (2013, March). Mixed methods research in medical education. Poster

presented at the Central Group on Educational Affairs (American Association of

Medical Colleges) annual meeting, Cincinnati, OH.


*Browne, S., Barber, C., & Jeglic, E. (2012, August). Perfectionism and suicide ideation among

African American female college students. Poster presented at the American

Psychological Association annual conference, Orlando, FL.

*Ogata, S., & Barber, C. (2012, August). Diversity in peer networks and psychological well-

being among Asian and non-Asian adolescents. Poster presented at the Division 17

Social Hour Graduate Poster Session, American Psychological Association annual

conference, Orlando, FL.

*Adams, A. D., Bennett, K. K., Barber, C. E., Gessner, S. N., & Ricks, J. M. (2012, May).

Exercise self-efficacy and symptoms of depression after cardiac rehabilitation:

Predicting changes over time using a piecewise growth analysis. Poster presented at the

Association for Psychological Science annual conference, Chicago, IL.

~*Barber, C., & Torney-Purta, J. (2012, March). Clusters of civic attitudes among young people

in three Scandinavian countries: Analysis of data in ICCS 2009. Poster presented at the

Society for Research on Adolescence biennial conference, Vancouver, BC.

~*Barber, C., & Woodford, J. (2012, March). Exploring the social context of participation in

advanced coursework: An analysis of social networks. Poster presented at the Society for

Research on Adolescence biennial conference, Vancouver, BC.

*Hamilton, J., Hinton-Dampf, A., & Barber, C. (2010, August). Relationship between

maltreatment and behavioral adjustment: Examining school-level factors. Poster

presented at the American Psychological Association annual conference, San Diego, CA.

*Ogata, S., & Barber, C. (2010, August). Cross-racial engagement and psychological well-

being among Asian and non-Asian adolescents. Poster presented at the American

Psychological Association annual conference San Diego, CA.

~*Barber, C. (2010, March). Profiles of extracurricular activity participation: A latent class

perspective. Poster presented at the Society for Research on Adolescence biennial

conference, Philadelphia, PA.

~*Barber, C., Mueller, C., & Ogata, S. (2009, August). Volunteerism as purpose: Examining

the predictors of long-term service involvement. Poster presented at the American


~*Barber, C., Mueller, C., & Ogata, S. (2009, April). Volunteerism as purpose: Examining the

educational predictors of long-term service involvement. Poster presented at the

American Educational Research Association annual conference, San Diego, CA.

~*Barber, C. (2008, October). Exploring extracurricular activity participation: Patterns of

involvement and their relation to social outcomes. Poster presented at the National

Association for Gifted Children annual conference, Tampa, FL.

~*Barber, C., & Mueller, C. (2008, August) Social and self-perceptions among gifted, learning-

disabled, and twice-exceptional students. Poster presented at the American Psychological

Association annual conference, Boston, MA.

*Wilkenfeld, B., Torney-Purta, J., & Barber, C. (2008, March). The role of Latino ethnicity on

adolescents’ civic knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Poster presented at the Society for

Research in Adolescence biennial conference, Chicago, IL.


Regional/Local Presentations:

~Barber, C. (2017, April). Peer relationships among gifted high schoolers. Presented at the

Kansas Association for Gifted, Talented, and Creative Mini-Conference for Parents and

Professionals, Olathe, KS.

Spears, J., Murdock, T., & Barber, C. (2016, June). Math matters in Kansas: Variables affecting

placement in developmental math in post-secondary education. Presented at the Kansas

Board of Regents Data Quality and Planning Conference, Topeka, KS.

Dugan, J. W., Weatherly, R. A., Girod, D., Barber, C., & Tsue, T. (2015, September). High

risk/high stress simulations + emotional intelligence = patient satisfaction: A

longitudinal training program with otolaryngology residents and faculty. Poster

presented at the Johnson County Community College Simulation Conference, Overland

Park, KS.

Winner, Best Poster of the Conference

~Nilsson, J., Marszalek, J., Barber, C., Davis, D., & McCarther, S. M. (2013, November).

Development of social justice competency in students. Presented at the Greater Kansas

City Psychological Association Annual Conference, Overland Park, KS.

Murdock, T., Barber, C., Mueller, C., & Ogata, S. (2010, November). Transition to higher

education and attainment pilot studies: Olathe School District. Presented at the KC-

AERC Educational Research Consortium Conference, Kansas City, MO.

University Presentations and Colloquia:

Presentations Given/Collaborated on with Faculty:

2017 ~Faculty Spotlight, UMKC Board of Trustees Meeting (Barber)

2016 ~UMKC Online/UMKC Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching Fall Conference

(Friend, Barber, Maher, & Schlein)

2016 ~Centre for Citizenship and Democracy Colloquium, KU Leuven, Belgium (Barber)

2015 ~Secondary Data Interest Group, UMKC School of Medicine (Barber)

2013 ~University of Kansas Medical Center Faculty Research Day (Dugan, Weatherly, Girod,

Barber, & Tsue)

2013 UMKC School of Education Urban Education Research Center Brown-Bag Series

(Marszalek, Nilsson, McCarther, Barber, & Davis)

2013 ~UMKC School of Education Urban Education Community Forum Poster Session

(Barber, Davis, Marszalek, McCarther, & Nilsson)

2013 ~Harvard Graduate School of Education Civic and Moral Education Initiative Workshop

(Barber & Torney-Purta)

2013 Harvard Graduate School of Education Civic and Moral Education Colloquium (Torney-

Purta & Barber)

2012 PIDOP Consortium/Centre for Research on Nationalism, Ethnicity, and Multiculturalism

(CRONEM), University of Surrey, United Kingdom (Torney-Purta & Barber)

2011 ~Workshop for Cluster Analytic Techniques in Youth Political Socialization Research,

Örebro University, Sweden (Barber)


Supervisor/Collaborator on University Presentations Given by Students:

2017 ~UMKC Interdisciplinary Student Conference (Fournier, session organizer; Barber,

discussant)

2017 UMKC School of Graduate Studies Community of Scholars Poster Session (Browne,

Barber, & Jeglic)

2016 UMKC Division of Counseling and Educational Psychology Research Day (Chong &

Barber)

2016 UMKC School of Graduate Studies Community of Scholars Symposium (Browne,

Marszalek, Barber, & Langrehr)

Poster Selected as a Symposium Winner

2015 UMKC Division of Counseling and Educational Psychology Research Day (Browne,

Barber, & Jeglic)

2015 UMKC Division of Counseling and Educational Psychology Research Day (Ross &

Barber)

2014 UMKC Department of Psychology Psi Chi Poster Session (^Rivera & Barber)

2014 UMKC SEARCH (Students Engaged in Academic and Artistic Research) Symposium of

Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship (^Rivera & Barber)

2010 UMKC School of Education Doctoral Student Research Conference (Ogata & Barber)

Grants/Monetary Awards Received:

* peer-reviewed; # competitively awarded

External Grants and Contracts:

2015-2016 #* Principal Investigator, National Endowment for the Arts Research: Art Works,

for Arts Participation as a Form of Voluntary Association Membership: A Unique

Predictor of Adolescents' Civic Behaviors and Attitudes (Grant #15-3800-7020),

$15,000

2014-2015 #*Principal Investigator, Spencer Foundation New Civics Initiative, for Cross-

Cohort Changes in Civic Attitudes from 1999-2009: Measurement, Contextual

Predictors, and Participatory Outcomes, $43,276.

2012-2014 #Principal Investigator. AERA Grants Program Research Grant, for Examining

the Social Context of Advanced Placement Participation, $30,000.

2011-2013 #*Investigator, National Science Foundation, Research on Evaluation and

Education in Science and Engineering, for Math Matters: Transition from K-12 to

Postsecondary Education (Award #1109799). Jacqueline Spears, Kansas State

University, PI; Tamera Murdock, UMKC, Co-PI. $249,622. [Total subcontract to

UMKC = $128,781; Paid for one course release in summers 2012-2014.]

2011-2012 Co-Principal Investigator, subcontract. Kansas City STEM Alliance contract

awarded to the University of Kansas Foundation, for Evaluation of KC-STEM

Alliance Programs. Tamera Murdock, subcontract PI. $30,430.

2011 Expert, subcontract. Swedish Research Council Grant awarded to the Youth and

Society (YeS) Project at Örebro University (Sweden), for Promoting Empirical

Analyses of Young People’s Support and Tolerance for Social Justice in the

Nordic/Baltic Countries: A Data Workshop. $5000.


2011 Evaluator, Kauffman Foundation grant awarded to the University of Missouri—

Kansas City, for Establishment of the Kansas City STEM Alliance. [Paid for 10%

of academic year salary.]

2011 Collaborator, subcontract. Mid Continent Research on Evaluation and Learning

contract awarded to the University of Kansas Foundation, for Transitions: State

Assessment Predictive Qualities for College Performance. $17,534. [Paid for

$1713 of academic year salary.]

2009-2013 Investigator, subcontract. Kauffman Foundation grant awarded to the University

of Kansas Foundation, for Establishing the Kansas City Area School Research

Consortium: Transition to College Pilot Study. With Tamera Murdock,

subcontract PI. [Paid for 10% of academic year salary 2009-2010 and 2010-2011;

one course release each in summer 2010 and 2011; 5% academic year salary in

2012; one course release summer 2013.]

2008-2009 #Principal Investigator, Stanford Center on Adolescence Youth Purpose Research

Award, for Volunteerism as Purpose: Examining the Predictors of Long-Term

Community Service Involvement. $9,797

2006-2007 #American Educational Research Association/National Center for Education

Statistics Dissertation Grant, for Recognizing High Achievement in Context, 2006-

2007. $15,000

2005 Gift of Time Foundation registration and travel awards, from the Association for

Moral Education. $500

Internal Grants:

2017 Collaborator, UMKC Institute for Human Development, for Kansas City Urban

Youth Partnership. $4510.

2016-2017 Course Developer, UMKC Online Course and Program Development Fund, for

Online Graduate Certificate Program—College Teaching and Career

Preparation. With Jennifer Friend (Principal Course Developer), Michelle Maher,

and Candace Schlein. $30,000. [6.67% of effort]

2015-2016 #*Principal Investigator, UMKC School of Education Dean’s Small Grants

Program, for Bully Victimization and Civic Engagement: An Analysis of a Local

Student Population. $680.

2012-2013 #*UMKC School of Education Dean’s Small Grants Program, for A Look Inside:

Developing Diagnostic Tools for the Assessment of Social Justice, With Donna

Davis, Jacob Marszalek, S. Marie McCarther, and Johanna Nilsson. $20,000.

[Equal contributors: 20% of effort]

2009-2010 #*University of Missouri, Kansas City Teaching Enhancement Grant, for

Improving Contextual Learning Opportunities for Counseling Psychology

Students’ Learning about Assessment. With Nancy Murdock and Jacob

Marszalek. $1000. [Equal contributors: 33% of effort]

2009 #*Principal Investigator, University of Missouri, Kansas City Faculty Research

Grant, for Creating Classroom-Level Measures of Citizenship Education Climate.

$7000.

2007-2008 Methodologist, subcontract. University of Minnesota Grant-in-Aid awarded to

Katherine Fennelly (UMN Faculty), for Attitudes toward Immigrants on the Part

of Adolescents: Analysis of Data from the IEA Civic Education Study, $1925.


2005 UMD Human Development Graduate Student Research Grant, for Gifted

Adolescents’ Peer Relationships in the School Context. $250.

2004; 05; 07 UMD Human Development Graduate Student Travel Grant. $750 total.

2004 University of Maryland Graduate School Goldhaber Travel Grant $450.

2003-2005 #University of Maryland Doctoral Block Grant Fellowship, $26,000 + tuition

remission.

Honors and Awards (see also under degrees earned and publications/presentations):

2015 Nominee, Outstanding Faculty Member, UMKC School of Education

2013 Promotion and Tenure Faculty Exemplar, University of Missouri-Kansas City

2011 Outstanding Young [Early-Career] Scholar Alumni Award, School of Education,

University of Maryland College Park

2003 Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, National Honor Society

2002 Inducted into the Golden Key International Honor Society

2001 Inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars

2001 Inducted into Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology

Teaching and Advising Experience (UMKC-only, prior experience available upon request):

* Course Developed; + Course Significantly Revised; ^Course Taught Online

Courses at the University of Missouri—Kansas City:

Courses Taught—Developmental and Educational Psychology:

EDRP 5502 Advanced Educational Psychology: ^Fall 2012, ^Fall 2013, ^Spring 2015

EDRP 5512 Adolescent Development and the School: Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Summer 2008,

Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Summer 2010, Fall 2010

EDRP 5513 Life Span Human Development: Summer 2017

EDRP 5639 Educational Psychology: Focus on Teaching in Higher Education (formerly Focus

on College Teaching). ^Summer 2010, ^Summer 2011, ^Summer 2013, ^Summer

2014, ^Summer 2015; ^Summer 2017

Course has been online-certified since May 2017

TE 420/5420 Adolescent Development: Fall 2007, Summer 2008, Fall 2008, Summer 2009,

Spring 2010, Fall 2010, ^Winter 2014 (as EDUC 489Q), ^Fall 2015, ^Fall 2016

Courses Taught—Statistics and Research Methodology:

EDRP 5589 *Special Topics: Hierarchical Linear Modeling (now offered as EDRP 5613): Fall

2009, Spring 2014

EDRP 5608 Introduction to Graduate Research: Spring 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall

2010, +Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2013, Spring 2014,

Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Spring 2017

EDRP 5611 Quantitative Analysis III: Introduction to Latent Trait and Multilevel Models:

+Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013. (50% effort; co-taught with Jacob

Marszalek)

EDRP 5612 *Applied Quantitative Research in Education: Spring 2013, Spring 2017


Independent Study and Practicum Coordination:

CPCE 5589 Individual Studies: Summer 2012, Fall 2016 (represents independent study with

one doctoral student each semester on quantitative research)

CPCE 5690 Special Problems: recurring Summer 2009-present (represents work on pre-

dissertation research projects directed)

CPCE 5699 Research and Dissertation: recurring Fall 2011-present (represents work on

dissertations chaired)

EDRP 5640 Apprenticeship in College Teaching: recurring Summer 2010-present (represents

coordination of the Division of Counseling and Educational Psychology’s

Teaching Practicum)

Guest Lectures:

2017 “Research Ethics.” Principles and Methods of Research (EDRP 5508).

2016 “Introduction to Multilevel Models and Structural Equation Models.” Research in

Counseling Psychology (CPCE 5615).

2015 “Consulting.” Seminar in Counseling (CPCE 5590).

2014-2016 “Finding and Getting Grants.” Introduction to Counseling Psychology (CPCE

5600).

2013-2014 “Multilevel Modeling in Counseling Psychology Research.” Research in

Counseling Psychology (CPCE 5615).

2013 “Logistic Regression.” Quantitative Analysis II (EDRP 5606/PSYC 5517).

2012 “Surveys: A Brief Introduction.” Environmental Sustainability (ENVS

332CZ/UPD 332 CZ).

2010-2013 “Research Ethics and Grantwriting.” Introduction to Counseling Psychology

(CPCE 5600).

2009 “Introduction to Hierarchical Linear Models.” Research in Counseling

Psychology (CPCE 5615).

2008 “Research Ethics and Literature Reviews.” Introduction to Counseling

Psychology (CPCE 5600)

2007 “Descriptive Statistics.” Principles and Methods of Research (EDRP 5508).

2007 “Grantwriting.” Introduction to Counseling Psychology: (CPCE 5600)

Doctoral Advising:

2015-present Keara Sherman, Counseling Psychology Ph.D.

Pre-Dissertation (in progress): Self-efficacy as a bridge between critical

reflection and social justice action in helping professionals and trainees

2014-present Wen Wen Chong, Counseling Psychology Ph.D. (Counseling & Guidance MA,

2017)

Pre-Dissertation (2016): Educational attainment among children of immigrants:

Ethnic identity, family relationships, perceived discrimination, and the mediating

effect of psychological well-being.

UMKC School of Graduate Studies Preparing Future Faculty Fellowship, 2017

2014-2017 Sarah Williams, Counseling Psychology Ph.D., Dissertation Co-chair

Dissertation: An analysis of gender bias in the Personality Assessment Inventory

in a sample of military veterans of the United States. [co-chair to LaVerne Berkel]


2013-present Jessica Ross, Counseling Psychology Ph.D. (Counseling & Guidance MA, 2016)

Dissertation (in progress): Speaking Truth to Power: The Narratives of Gifted

Black Youth in an Era of Risk Salience

Pre-Dissertation (2016): Career as a badge of courage: The relationship between

existential anxiety, identity, and purposeful career choice.

UMKC Women’s Council Graduate Assistance Fund Merit Awardee, 2015

UMKC School of Graduate Studies Preparing Future Faculty Fellowship,

2016-2017

2012-present Jennifer Schaafsma, Counseling Psychology Ph.D. (Counseling & Guidance MA,

2015)

Dissertation: Compassion fatigue and satisfaction: The stress-buffering effects of

mindfulness and self-compassion for mental health professionals. [proposal

defended March 2016]

Pre-Dissertation (2014): Maternal, paternal, and parental: Early experiences,

stress, and perceived support in early adulthood.

UMKC School of Graduate Studies Research Award (Dissertation Grant), 2016

2011-present Shavern Browne, Counseling Psychology Ph.D. (Counseling & Guidance MA,

2015)

Dissertation: An examination of the protectiveness of religion and social support

against depression and satisfaction with life outcomes in a sample of post-

migration Black Caribbean people. [with Kimberly Langrehr, co-chair; proposal

defended October 2016]

Pre-Dissertation (2014): Perfectionism and suicidal ideation among African

American college students: The moderating roles of gender and religious

involvement.

UMKC School of Graduate Studies Research Award (Dissertation Grant), 2016

2010-2015 Jillian Woodford Wasson, Counseling Psychology Ph.D.

Dissertation: Predicting the STEM outcomes of academically qualified women: A

longitudinal examination of Social Cognitive Career Theory.

Pre-Dissertation (2013): Problem behavior among intellectually gifted

adolescents: A look at risk and protective factors.

APA Division 17 Donald E Super Fellowship, 2014

Current position: Assistant Professor, Department of Behavioral Science,

University of Saint Mary (Leavenworth/Overland Park, KS)

2008-2014 Sachiko Ogata Sweetwood, Counseling Psychology Ph.D. (Counseling &

Guidance MA, 2012)

Dissertation: Racial identification fluidity and psychological health outcomes

from adolescence to young adulthood.

Pre-Dissertation (2011): Cross-racial engagement and psychological well-being

among Asian and non-Asian adolescents.

Current position: Postdoctoral Intern, University of California, San Diego

Counseling Center (San Diego, CA)


2008-2013 Makini King, Counseling Psychology Ph.D. (Counseling & Guidance MA, 2011)

Dissertation: The relationship between African American high school students’

desire to attend college, their perceived likelihood to attend college, and actual

college enrollment. [with Tamera Murdock, co-chair]

Pre-Dissertation (2010): The effects of instructor support and cultural sensitivity

on African American college students’ sense of belonging and motivation. [with

Tamera Murdock, co-chair].

Nominee, UMKC Outstanding Dissertation Award, 2014

Current position: Director of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives, University of

Missouri—Kansas City (Kansas City, MO)

Student Committee Memberships:

Nursing and Interdisiciplinary Ph.D. (Note: these involve service on comprehensive exam

committees as well as dissertation committees. CIL = Curriculum and Instructional Leadership;

ELPF = Educational Leadership, Policy, and Foundations.)

*Served as a co-disciplinary (second/minor discipline) advisor, representing CIL

In Progress/ Belinda Copus, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. (CIL/Computer Science)

Active Joanna Davis, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. (ELPF/Social Sciences)

Jessica LaFollette, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. (CIL/ELPF)

*Cynthia McDonald, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. (ELPF/CIL) [advanced to candidacy

3/2017]

Steve Moore, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. (ELPF/CIL) [advanced to candidacy 5/2017]

Marta Silva, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. (CIL/English)

2016 Aimee McDonald, Nursing Ph.D.

Ayesha Usman, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. (CIL/ELPF: dissertation only)

2013 Michelle Abualkhair, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. (CIL/Social Sciences)

Nicole Leifer Baker, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. (ELPF/CIL)

Adeeb Jarrah, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. (CIL/Telecommunication and Computer

Networking)

*Erin Moore, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. (Psychology/CIL)

Erin Nemenoff, Interdisciplinary Ph.D. (Public Administration/Social Sciences:

dissertation only)

2012 Carolyn Hart, Nursing Ph.D.

Other Dissertation and Thesis Committees (Note: All students at UMKC unless specified.):

In Progress Ignacio Alejandro Barajas Muñoz, Counseling Psychology Ph.D. [proposed

10/2015]

Jenna Brownfield, Counseling Psychology Ph.D.

Saed Hill, Counseling Psychology Ph.D. [proposed 9/2016]

Gregory White, University of Maryland, Sociology Ph.D. [proposed 4/2016]

2017 Adam Hinshaw, Counseling Psychology Ph.D.

2015 Patricia Hager, Counseling Psychology Ph.D.

Suzanne Heflin, Counseling Psychology Ph.D.

2014 Christopher Black, Counseling Psychology Ph.D.

Lauren Tracey Dashjian, Counseling Psychology Ph.D


2013 Amber Hinton-Dampf, Clinical Psychology Ph.D.

Julie Kohlhart, Counseling Psychology Ph.D.

Brandy Peoples, Counseling Psychology Ph.D.

2011 April Connery, Counseling Psychology Ph.D.

J. Rico Drake, Counseling Psychology Ph.D.

Elizabeth Duval, Clinical Psychology Ph.D.

Rachel Kirkpatrick, Counseling Psychology Ph.D.

2009 Supavan Brown, Counseling Psychology Ph.D.

Jessica Hamilton, Psychology M.A.

Other Advising and Mentorship Experience:

2016 Supervising Instructor for EDRP 5640 (Teaching Practicum)

2015-present Coordinator of graduate student adjunct supervision, UMKC Division of

Counseling and Educational Psychology

2013-2014 UMKC SEARCH (Students Engaged in Artistic and Academic Research)

undergraduate research mentor to Krystal Rivera, UMKC Psychology

Recipient, UMKC SEARCH Grant for Independent Undergraduate Research

2008-2014 Faculty reviewer, Predissertation Research Projects, UMKC Counseling

Psychology.

Projects reviewed for: Young Song, Taryn Acosta, Christopher Davids, Saed Hill,

Alyssa Joiner

2007-2013 Co-facilitator, University of Missouri Kansas City Adolescent Development in

Education Research Team (With Dr. Tamera Murdock and Dr. Jacob Marszalek)

Recurring Supervised graduate student instructor for TE 420 (Adolescent Development),

UMKC Division of Counseling and Educational Psychology (2012-13, 2008-09)

Review Activities:

Editorial Boards:

2016-present Educational Psychologist

2011-present Journal of Experimental Education

Ad-Hoc Manuscript Reviews (first and most recent year of service listed):

2016-2017 Journal of Moral Education

2015 Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science

2015 International Journal of Intercultural Relations

2015 International Journal of Politics, Culture, and Society

2014-2017 Gifted Child Quarterly

2014-2017 Social Forces

2014-2016 Journal of Political Science Education

2014 Research in Comparative and International Education

2013-2017 Theory and Research in Social Education

2013 Journal of Adolescence

2013 Political Behavior

2012-2014 Political Psychology


2012-2013 High Ability Studies

2011 Scandinavian Political Studies

2010-2012 Applied Developmental Science

2009 Interamerican Journal for Education of Democracy

2008-2017 Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology

Achieved “Outstanding Reviewer” Recognition in 2016

2008-2014 Journal of Advanced Academics

2008 British Journal of Sociology

2008 Education, Citizenship and Social Justice

2007-2011 Journal of Experimental Education

2007-2010 American Educational Research Journal

2006 Exceptional Children

2005-2015 Comparative Education Review

2004 Contemporary Educational Psychology

Conference Proposal Reviews:

2013 5th Annual International Association for the Evaluation of Educational

Achievement (IEA) International Research Conference.

2010-2013 AERA Advanced Studies of National Databases SIG.

2007-2012 AERA Research on Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent SIG

2008 APA Division 15

Recurring AERA Division E, Human Development Division (2008-2009, 2012-2013)

Recurring NAGC Research and Evaluation Division (2008, 2012-2013)

Funding Agencies:

2014-2015 Spencer Foundation (Review Panel)

2014 Spencer Foundation (Ad-Hoc)

2013 National Science Foundation (Ad-Hoc)

2012 Research Foundation-Flanders (Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek - Vlaanderen

[FWO]) Postdoctoral Fellowship, Belgium (Ad-Hoc)

2012, 2015 University of Missouri Research Board (Ad-Hoc)

2009, 2014 Office of Programs, Research and Evaluation, Department of Health and Human

Services. (Review Panel Member in 2009 and 2014; Panel Chair in 2009)

Publishers:

2014 Routledge Publishers (book prospectus)

2007 Pearson Allyn and Bacon (textbook chapters)

Professional Service:

Service to the Discipline (International Level):

2010 Session Chair, 4th IEA International Research Conference

2010 Session Discussant, 4th IEA International Research Conference, for Influences on

Civic Education and Achievement across Countries

2007 Expert Consultant, Centre for Research on Education and Lifelong Learning, Joint

Research Centre of the European Commission, Ispra, Italy


Service to the Discipline (National Level):

2017-2019 Past Chair, AERA Advanced Studies of National Databases SIG

2016 Paper Session Chair, Association for Moral Education’s Annual Conference

2015-2017 Chair, AERA Advanced Studies of National Databases SIG

2015 Invited Participant and Session Chair, Meeting to Facilitate Research Utilizing

International Large-Scale Citizenship Studies (funded by the Spencer Foundation)

2014-2015 Paper Session Chair, AERA Advanced Studies of National Databases SIG

2013-2015 Program Chair/Chair Elect, AERA Advanced Studies of National Databases SIG

2012-2014 Member, AERA Research on Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent SIG Mentorship

Committee

2012-2013 Member, NAGC Research/Evaluation Membership Committee

2012 Roundtable Session Chair, AERA Advanced Studies of National Databases SIG

2012 Invited Participant, Spencer Foundation meeting on The New Civics Initiative

2010-2012 Member, NAGC Research/Evaluation Awards Committee

2010-2012 Webmaster, AERA Advanced Studies of National Databases SIG

2010 Mentor, AERA Research on Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent SIG “Gifted

Connections” Program

2008-2010 Member, NAGC Research/Evaluation Membership Committee

2005 Presented research on school citizenship education climate to the board of the

Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, Washington, DC (Homana, Barber,

& Torney-Purta)

Recurring Juror, Graduate Student Research Gala, National Association for Gifted Children

Research and Evaluation Division (2007-2009, 2012)

Major Faculty Service to the Campus (UMKC):

2016-2017 Undergraduate Curriculum Council Representative to the General Education 2.0

Task Force

2015-present SOE Representative, Graduate Council

2014-2017 SOE Representative, Undergraduate Curriculum Council

2013-2015 SOE Representative, Faculty Senate

2013-2015 SOE Representative, Faculty Senate Budget Committee

2013-present SOE Representative, UMKC Teaching Awards Committee

2009-2012 Equal Opportunity Advocate. Sponsored by the Division of Diversity, Access,

and Equity’s Affirmative Action Office

Major Faculty Service to the School of Education (UMKC SOE):

2016-2017 Chair, Sherman Endowed Chair/Director of the Urban Education Research Center

Search Committee

2016-2017 Chair of the SOE Faculty (vice-Chair in Fall 2015)

2013-2015 Chair, Annual Merit Review Oversight Committee

2011-2013 Member, Urban Teacher Education Search Committees

2009-2010 Secretary, Faculty Executive Committee

2008-present CEP representative, Teacher Education Coordinating Council

Recurring CEP representative, Doctoral and Graduate Faculty Nominating Committee

(2012-2014 [chair], 2016-2017)


Recurring CEP representative, Committee on Academic Programs and Standards (2010-

2012 [chair, 2011-2012], 2015-2016)

Recurring CEP representative, Faculty Executive Committee (2008-2009, 2011-2013)

Recurring CEP representative, Scholarship Committee (2008-2009, 2010-2011, 2014-2015)

Major Service to the UMKC Division of Counseling and Educational Psychology (CEP):

2015-present Member, DaLee Scholarships Review Committee (Chair 2016-present)

2011-2013 Member Health Professions Curriculum and Evaluation Curriculum Committee

2009-2010 Member, Educational Research and Psychology Faculty Search Committee

2008-2014 Member, Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Admissions Committee (Chair, 2011-

2014)

Recurring Executive Editor, Counseling and Educational Psychology Newsletter (2012,

2015, 2016, 2017)

Recurring Member, Counseling Psychology Ph.D. Comprehensive Examination Committee

(2011, 2014-15 [Chair], 2016-2017)

Major Service to the Community (Relevant to Position at UMKC):

2014-present Multilevel modeling consultant to Philip Klever, LCSW

2014-present Executive Committee, Kansas City Area Educational Research Consortium

2008-2014 Affiliated Faculty, Kansas City Area Educational Research Consortium. Includes

presentation of KC-AERC research to members of the central administration for

local school districts (Olathe Unified School District in 2010 and 2012, North

Kansas City Public Schools in 2012)

2008 Consultant and presenter to Gifted Parent Advisory Committee, Liberty School

District, Liberty, MO

Consultancies:

2010-2014 Consultant, Clinical Competency Enhancement in Post-Graduate Medical

Education: Tracking Changes in Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery

Resident Performance on Tests of Communication Skills, Leadership, and

Emotional Intelligence. University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS.

2010-2014 Multilevel modeling consultant, Mid-America Head Start Coaching Research

Study, Kansas City, MO.

2005-2006 Multilevel modeling consultant, Political Psychology Program, University of

Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

2005-2006 Assessment consultant, School Citizenship Education Climate Assessment,

National Center for Learning and Citizenship, Education Commission of the

States, Denver CO.

2004-2006 Multilevel modeling consultant, Department of Management and Organization,

Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park, MD.

2003-2004 Database construction and analysis consultant, Talent Development High Schools,

Center for Social Organization of Schools, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore,

MD.


Professional Memberships (active within the past 5 years):

American Educational Research Association

Division E, Counseling and Human Development

SIGs: Adolescence and Youth Development, Advanced Studies of National Databases,

Moral Education, Research on Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent

American Psychological Association

Division 9, Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues

Division 15, Educational Psychology

Association for Moral Education

Comparative and International Education Society

National Association for Gifted Children

Conceptual Foundations Network

Research and Evaluation Network

National Council for the Social Studies—College and University Faculty Assembly

Society for Research in Adolescence