A. Michael Dougherty
College of Education and Allied Professions
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723
Office (828) 227-7311 - FAX (828) 227-7388
dougherty@email.wcu.edu
Position
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Dean, College of Education and Allied Professions, Western Carolina
University
Education
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Ph.D. (Counseling), Indiana State University
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M.A.T. (Elementary Education), Oakland University
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Bachelor's (Philosophy) and M.A. degrees (Counseling), University of
Notre Dame
Public School Work Experience
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Sixth grade teacher in Detroit, Michigan (three years)
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Elementary school counselor in Mattoon, Illinois (one year)
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Middle school counselor in Perry, Florida (two years)
Career at Western Carolina University
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Assistant Professor of Counseling, 1976-1982
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Associate Professor of Counseling, 1982-1987
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Professor of Counseling,1987-1989
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Head, Department of Human Services and Professor of Counseling, 1989-1996
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Associate Dean, College of Education and Allied Professions, 1996-98
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Dean, College of Education and Allied Professions, 1998-present
Publications and Presentations
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Forty-seven articles published in journals such as The School Counselor,
Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, and The Journal of
Educational and Psychological Consultation.
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Two books: Dougherty, A. M. (1995). Consultation: Practice and Perspectives
in School and Community Settings (1995). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Dougherty, A. M. (1995). Case Studies in Human Services Consultation.
Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
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Sixty-eight presentations at the international, national, regional,
or state levels.
Service
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Consulted and/or taught courses in a variety of international settings
including Barbados, Colombia, Cyprus, El Salvador, Germany, Great Britain,
Guatemala, Jamaica, and Jordan.
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Spoken to numerous groups on topics such as counseling, consultation,
working with children and stress management.
Courses Taught
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COUN
645 - Consultation and Collaboration
Memberships
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American Counseling Association
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Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
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Licensed Practicing Counselor - State of North Carolina #727
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Nationally Certified Counselor #259
Honors
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Western Carolina University Paul A. Reid Distinguished Service Award
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Finalist for Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award
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College of Education and Allied Professions Good Citizen Award
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Legislative Award for Superior Teaching
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Southern College Personnel Association Research Award
Personal
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Married, two children
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Hobbies: Lionel trains, jogging, reading (organizational effectiveness,
nature, and biographies)
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