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Vita

Education

The University of Texas at Austin, Rehabilitation Counseling, Ph.D. 2005, M.Ed. 1997
Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Journalism, B.A. 1989

License/Certification

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor: #040707, October 1999

Professional Experience

University of North Texas
9/06- present     Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation Studies

The University of Texas at Austin
2/06- 8/06     Social Science/Humanities Research Associate V

Austin Community College
8/02- 8/06     Adjunct, Assistant Professor, Human Development

Ability Coaching & Transition Services
10/02- present     Coach/Consultant

Austin Community College
5/97- 6/06     Academic Counselor, Student Success Support Systems

Austin Community College
12/98- 5/02     Supervisor, Office for Students with Disabilities

Dissertation

Lightfoot, B. J. (2005). Nature of vocational rehabilitation counselors’ reflective practices. Dissertation Abstracts International (UMI No. 3215941).

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Hansmann, S., Lightfoot, B. J., & Saladin, S. P. (2007). Student perceptions of the learning environment and experiences of learning in an on-line rehabilitation counselor education course: A qualitative study. Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Journal, 1(1), 70-82.

Lightfoot, B. J. Electronic research: Pitfalls and possibilities. Manuscript submitted for review.

Book Chapter

Lightfoot, B. J. (2007). Disclosing disability in an academic job search: Reflections on two approaches with different outcomes. In Vance, M. L. (Ed.), Disabled Faculty and Staff in a Disabling Society: Multiple Identities in Higher Education (pp. 97-103). Huntersville, NC: Association on Higher Education and Disability.

Manuscripts in progress

Lightfoot, B. J. (2006). A phenomenology of rehabilitation counselors' reflective practices. Manuscript in progress.

Lightfoot, B. J. (2006). Congruence of rehabilitation counselors’ attitudes towards and descriptions of their clients. Manuscript in progress.

Lightfoot, B. J. (2006). Developing and supporting reflective practices in new and experienced rehabilitation counselors. Manuscript in progress.

Lightfoot, B. J. (2006). How and why DS professionals should use reflective practice as a professional development guidance system. Manuscript in progress.

Lightfoot, B. J. (2006). Reflective practice: Options and implications for rehabilitation counselor education programs. Manuscript in progress.

Lightfoot, B. J. (2006). Reflective practices of rehabilitation counselors: Results of a phenomenological study. Manuscript in progress.

Lightfoot, B. J. (2006). Rehabilitation counselors' descriptions of collaborative activities and perceptions of their importance in service provision. Manuscript in progress.

Unpublished Manuscripts

Lightfoot, B. J. (2005). Reflexivity and the rehabilitation counselor: A case study. Unpublished manuscript. University of Texas at Austin.

Lightfoot, B. J. (2004). Ready or not: College, here I come! Unpublished manuscript. University of Texas at Austin.

Lightfoot, B. J. (2003). Accommodating individuals with Asperger Syndrome in higher education. Unpublished manuscript. University of Texas at Austin.

Lightfoot, B. J. (2002). Transition coaching for students with disabilities: Making the leap to higher education. Unpublished manuscript. University of Texas at Austin.

Lightfoot, B. J. (2001). An overview of the vocational rehabilitation profession: Past, present, and future. Unpublished manuscript. University of Texas at Austin.

Lightfoot, B. J. (2001). Services for students with chronic mental illness in higher education settings. Unpublished manuscript. University of Texas at Austin.

Grants

Hansmann, S., Saladin, S.P. and Lightfoot, B. (2006) Inter-Ability Relationships between People with and without Disability. Qualitative research proposal submitted for funding to the University of Texas — Pan American Office of Sponsored Projects Faculty Research Grant

Presentations

Lightfoot, B. J. (2004). How to become a reflective practitioner in Disability Services — or find out if you already are one. Texas Association on Higher Education and Disability conference, Houston, Texas.

Lightfoot, B. J., Kelley-Greely, A., & Hubble, J. (2000). Assisting Students with Disabilities Through the Registration Maze. Austin Community College Retention and Student Services staff training, Austin, Texas.

Lightfoot, B. J., Christopher, S., & Aintablian, J. (1999). The Americans with Disabilities Act and Accommodations for Students with Disabilities. Austin Community College Retention and Student Services, Professional Development Day workshop, Austin, Texas.

Snitker, M., Vance, M. L., Bell, C., Bowman, C., Lightfoot, B. J., & Stone, M. B. (2007). Multiple Voices and Identities in Higher Education: Writings by Disabled Faculty and Staff. Symposium proposal accepted for the Association on Higher Education and Disability Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Vance, M. L., Bell, C., Bowman, C., Lightfoot, B. J., & Stone, M. B. (2007). From the Inside Out: Disabled Faculty and Staff in a Disabling Society. Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion, and Disability conference, Columbus, Ohio.

Courses Taught

Austin Community College
Transition to College Success (HUDE 0111).

University of North Texas
Undergraduate Courses:
Disability & Society (RHAB 3100)
Physical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disability I (RHAB 3200)
Physical & Psychosocial Aspects of Disability II (RHAB 3400)
Rehabilitation Service Delivery Systems (RHAB 4100)
Substance Abuse & Rehabilitation (RHAB 4450)
Graduate Courses:
Substance Abuse & Disability (RHAB 5450)
Rehabilitation Research & Program Evaluation (RHAB 5770)
Internship (RHAB 5812)

University of Texas at Austin
Medical/Paramedical Aspects of Disability (SED 387).

Practicum (SED 394).
Rehabilitation Counseling Theories (SED 387).

Course Modules/Guest Lectures

Psychology of Disabilities II: Psychosocial Aspects (S W 360K/S W 387R), University of Texas, Spring 2005. Blindness/vision impairment. Guest presenter for web-based course.

Language of the Exceptional Child (ALD 326), University of Texas, Fall 2004. Children with blindness/low vision in the classroom: Social skills, adjustment, and accommodation issues. Guest Lecture.

Adjustment to Disabling Conditions (SED 387), University of Texas, Fall 2002, Fall 2003. Mental Illness - Prepared course module and served as guest presenter for web-based course.

College Teaching (SED 398T), University of Texas, Spring 2002. Disability services in higher education: Information for future faculty. Guest Lecture.

Vocational Assessment/Job Placement (SED 387), University of Texas, Spring 2002. The job accommodation jigsaw puzzle. Guest Lecture.

Other Relevant Experience

Fall, 2005, University of Texas at Austin
Serve as Teaching Assistant for on-campus courses, Specialized Problems and Adjustment to Disabling Conditions, and for distance learning courses, Pre-practicum and Adjustment to Disabling Conditions.

Spring, 2005, University of Texas at Austin
Assisted in supervision of masters-level practicum students in a Rehabilitation Counselor Education distance learning program. Evaluated students' counseling skills/techniques via audio recordings of students' counseling sessions

Fall, 2003, University of Texas at Austin
As part of internship in Rehabilitation Counselor Education Program, assisted with preparation of grant proposal, including document proofreading/editing for Rehabilitation Services Administration blindness/low vision training grant, entitled "Master's Level Training: Specialized Personnel for Rehabilitation of Individuals Who are Blind or Visually Impaired--Long-Term Training Grant"

Academic/Community Service

Member, American Counseling Association Human Rights Committee, 2007-2010

Editorial board, Journal of College Counseling, 2006-2009

Editorial board, The Learning Assistance Review, 2007-present

Ad hoc reviewer, Career Development Quarterly, 2006-present

Session moderator, American Creativity Association International Conference 2006, "Creativity @ Work."

Reviewer, program presentation proposals for the American College Personnel Association Annual Convention, 2006

Reviewer, conference presentation proposals for AHEAD 2006, "Charting the Course for Change"

Reviewer, conference presentation proposals for AHEAD 2005, "Meeting the Profession"

Reviewer, Topics in Education: Research Review & Practice (University of Texas at Austin, School of Education electronic journal), 2004

Member, Fundraising Advisory Committee, Texas Mental Health Consumers, 2004-05

Contributor, Student Writing Project "Being Liquid in a Solid World," National Disabled Students Union, 2004

Reviewer, Women's/Gender Studies Across Disciplines (University of Texas at Austin interdisciplinary journal), 2003

Board Member, Austin Resource Center for Independent Living, 1999-2000

Member, intercampus workgroups/committees for Support Center and Office for Students with Disabilities, Austin Community College, 1998-2000

Contributor, Support Center Newsletter, Austin Community College, 1998-2000

Current Professional Affiliations

American Counseling Association, member

Honors/Awards Received

Research Interests

• Reflective practice
• Counselor professional development
• Distance/Online Learning
• Qualitative Research
• Addictions Counseling
• Disability/Culture Studies
• Blindness/Low Vision
• Assistive Technology

Other Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive and varied experience in researching, writing, proofreading/editing, including technical/grant writing, creative writing, and news/feature writing
• Publications development/coordination, public relations, advertising, event coordination, and talent management for state agencies, small business entities, and individual clients
• Experience in office management and human resources/personnel functions in small business and public/state agencies.
• Extensive PC and Macintosh software skills in word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, and website development applications.

Other Training/Professional Development Activities

last updated August 1, 2007