Curriculum Vitae John D. Rasch ACADEMIC ADDRESS: Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, MHC 1632 College of Behavioral and Community Sciences University of South Florida Tampa, FL 33620 CONTACT INFORMATION: E-mail: rasch@usf.edu EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D., Rehabilitation Psychology University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1977 M.S.S.W., Social Work University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1977 M.R.C., Rehabilitation Counseling University of Florida, 1973 B.A.E., Education University of Florida, 1972 ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE: Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling, USF December 2010 Professor Emeritus 1997 2010 Professor 1992-1997: Professor (Chair and Director of Graduate Studies) 1978-1992: Assistant, Associate and Full Professor 1
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Consulting Psychologist: 1982-1996 Seminole Heights Counseling Center, FL (Psychological Evaluations and Individual Psychotherapy) CareUnit of Tampa, FL (Psychological Evaluations and Group Psychotherapy) Glenbeigh of Tampa, FL (Psychological Evaluations, Group and Individual Psychotherapy) Staff Psychologist 1977-1978 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit Wyandotte General Hospital, Wyandotte, MI Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor: 1973-1974 School Caseload Counselor Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Miami, FL PUBLICATIONS: Electronic Book: World Wide Web Review Guide for the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Examination University of South Florida, until December 2010 Electronic Publications: World Wide Web Resources for Rehabilitation Counselors University of South Florida, until December 2010 Internet Disability Resources for Rehabilitation Counselors and Consumers University of South Florida, until December 2010 2
Refereed Journal Articles: Dixon, C., & Rasch, J. (2006). Targeting minority populations through community outreach engagement. Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 30, 33-42. Dixon, C., & Rasch, J. (2004). Nonprofit entrepreneurship: Funding options in the 21 st century. Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 28, 3-10. Pinkard, C.A., Rasch, J.D., & Pinkard, C.M. (1993). Literature as a resource for rehabilitation education. Rehabilitation Education, 7(3), 203-208. Rasch, J.D. (1992). RCE curricula and insurance rehabilitation. Rehabilitation Education, 6(1), 33-39. Rasch, J.D., & Wright, T. (1989). Workers compensation rehabilitation in Florida: A survey of providers. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 20(4), 27-32. Beaudet, J., & Rasch, J.D. (1988). The relationship of depression to work status during the acute period of low back pain. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 31(3), 198-203. Rasch, J.D., Hollingsworth, D.K., Saxon, J.P., & Thomas, K.R. (1984). Student recruitment issues in the 1980 s. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 28(1), 46-49. Emener, W.G., & Rasch, J.D. (1984). Actual and preferred instructional areas in rehabilitation education programs. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 27(5), 269-280. Rasch, J.D. (1983). Insurance rehabilitation of non-industrially injured clients. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 27(1), 12-17. Emener, W.G., Rasch, J.D., & Spector, P.E. (1983). Knowledge adequacies and training needs of rehabilitation educators. Counselor Education and Supervision, 22(3), 242-249. Emener, W.G., & Rasch, J.D. (1982). Local and national availability and accessibility of resource and training materials in rehabilitation education. Journal of Rehabilitation, 48(4), 40-44. Pinkard, C., Rasch, J.D., & McNiel, J. (1982). Counselor evaluation of Florida s vocation rehabilitation program. Journal of Rehabilitation, 48(4), 60-63. Wilson, R., & Rasch, J.D. (1982). The relationship of job characteristics to successful placements for psychiatrically handicapped individuals. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 13(2), 30-33. 3
Rasch, J.D. (1981). The case for an independent association of rehabilitation counselors: Revisited. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 12(2), 98-100. 4
Hatcher, M., & Rasch, J.D. (1980). Deinstitutionalization and community based treatment alternatives. Journal of Rehabilitation, 46(3), 64-67. Rasch, J.D. (1979). An independent association: A rebuttal. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 10(4), 180-181. Rasch, J.D. (1979). The case for an independent association of rehabilitation counselors. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 10(4), 171-176. Toseland, R., & Rasch, J.D. (1979-1980). Correlates of life satisfaction: An AID analysis. Aging and Human Development, 10(2), 203-211. Rasch, J.D. (1979). A study on the feasibility of vocational rehabilitation services for older clients. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 10(1), 28-31. Toseland, R., & Rasch, J.D. (1978). Factors contributing to older persons satisfaction with their communities. The Gerontologist, 18(4), 395-402. Rasch, C.A., & Rasch, J.D. (1978). A model for comprehensive short-term assessment. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 22(1), 78-80. Rasch, J.D., Crystal, R.M., & Thomas, K.R. (1977). The perception of the older adult: A study of trainee attitudes. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 8(2), 121-127. Rasch, J.D. (1976). Institutional origins of articles in the Gerontologist: 1961-1975. The Gerontologist, 16(3), 276-279. Rasch, J.D., & Thomas, K.R. (1975). Institutional sources of articles in the Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling: 1970-1974. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 6(4), 195-199. Authored Book: Rasch, J.D. (1985). Rehabilitation of workers compensation and other insurance claimants: Case management, forensic, and business aspects (pp. 213). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas. Book Reviews: Chaplan, B. (Ed.). (1989). Rehabilitation Psychology Desk Reference. Reviewed for Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 32, 283-284. 5
Rubin, S.E., & Rubin, N.M. (Eds.). (1989). Contemporary Challenges to the Rehabilitation Counseling Profession. Reviewed for Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 33, 177-179. Book Chapters: Rasch, J.D., & Etzbach, C.A. (2003). Rehabilitation Counseling. In M.A. Richard & W.G. Emener (Eds.), I m a people person: A guide to human service professions. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas. Rasch, J.D., Crystal, R.M., & Thomas, K.R. (1991). The perception of the older adult: A study of trainee attitudes. In K.R. Thomas (Ed.), Rehabilitation counseling: A profession in transition. Athens, GA: Elliot & Fitzpatrick (reprinted from journal article). Rasch, J.D., Hollingsworth, D.K., Saxon, J.P., & Thomas, K.R. (1986, 1991). Student recruitment issues in the 1980 s. In W.G. Emener (Ed.), Rehabilitation counselor preparation and development: Selected critical issues. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas, and in K.R. Thomas (Ed.), Rehabilitation counseling A profession in transition, Athens, GA: Elliot & Fitzpatrick (reprinted from journal). Rasch, J.D. (1988). Adolescent substance abuse. In F. Dickman, W.G. Emener, W.S. Hutchinson, & R. Challenger (Eds.), Employee assistance programs: A basic text. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas. Emener, W.G., & Rasch, J.D. (1986). Actual and preferred instructional areas in rehabilitation education programs. In W.G. Emener (Ed.), Rehabilitation counselor preparation and development: Selected critical issues. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas (reprinted from journal). Emener, W.G., Rasch, J.D., & Spector, P.E. (1986). Knowledge adequacies and training needs of rehabilitation educators. In W.G. Emener (Ed.), Rehabilitation counselor preparation and development: Selected critical issues. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas (reprinted from journal). Trade Journal Articles: Rasch, J.D. (1983). To train or not to train. Rehabilitation Forum, 10(1), 8-11. Rasch, J.D. (1982). Dealing with unrealistic vocational expectations. Rehabilitation Forum, 9(5), 8-11. 6
Published Monograph: Emener, W., & Rasch, J.D. (1981). The 1981 rehabilitation education survey (pp. 88). Tampa, FL: University of South Florida. Grant and Contract Activities: Co-Principal Investigator, Summer Youth Employment and Training Project, Tampa Private Industry Council. University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 1994-1995, $113,161. Project Co-Coordinator, Long Term Training in Rehabilitation Counseling, Rehabilitation Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 1984-1995, approximately $46,000 awarded to USF each year of project. Project Co-Director, Training Modules for Practitioners in Psychiatric Rehabilitation, G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, 1984, $2,000 awarded to USF. Project Director, Advanced Counseling Skills Training Program, Title XX, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, 1980, $74,906 awarded to USF. Editorial Work: Editorial Board Member. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling. 1985-present. Editorial Board Member (Founding Member). Rehabilitation Education. 1987-1998. Editorial Board Member (Founding Member). Journal of Private Sector Rehabilitation. 1986-1992. Editorial Consultant. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling. 1979-1985. Editorial Board Member. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. 1981-1984. Associate Editor. ARCA News. 1981-1984. Commentator. Journal of Rehabilitation Administration. 1982. Editorial Consultant. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin. 1980-1981. 7
Major Presentations: Rasch, J.D. (1988, May). How to publish in rehabilitation journals. Program at the convention of the National Association of Rehabilitation Professionals in the Private Sector, Miami, FL Rasch, J.D., & Wright, T. J. (1988, February). Rehabilitation service provider perceptions of critical issues in Florida. Paper presented at the Midwinter Conference of Region IV Rehabilitation Educators, NCRE, Atlanta, GA. Wright, T.J., Pinkard, C.M., & Rasch, J.D. (1987, November). Can rehabilitation counselor education programs make a difference? Minorities, demographics, disability and service delivery. Program at the convention of the National Rehabilitation Association, New Orleans, LA.. Rasch, J.D. (1986, July). MMPI profiles of substance abusing adolescents. Program presented through Professional Seminar Consultants in Krasnandar, U.S.S.R. Rasch, J.D., & Pinkard, C.M. (1986, January). Counselor perceptions of licensure in Florida. Paper presented at the Midwinter Conference of Region IV Rehabilitation Educators, NCRE, Atlanta, GA. Rasch, J.D. (1986, January). Depression during the period of acute low back pain. Paper presented at the annual Midwinter Conference of Region IV Rehabilitation Educators, NCRE, Atlanta, GA. Rasch, J.D., & Walls, D. (1984, March). Behavioral medicine programs in industial settings. Program presented at the convention of the American Association for Counseling and Development, Houston, TX. Rasch, J.D., Hollingsworth, D., Saxon, J., & Thomas, K. (1982, September). Report of the NCRE task force on student recruitment. Paper presented at the General Membership Meeting of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Anaheim, CA. Emener, W.G., & Rasch, J.D. (1981, September). Rehabilitation counselor education issues relevant to quality improvement: Results of a national research survey. Paper presented at the annual convention of the National Rehabilitation Association, Indianapolis, IN. Yegidis, B., Rasch, J.D., & Greenwald, D. (1981, July). An experimental study of ageism and sexism in mental health decision making. Paper presented at the 6 th National Institute on Social Work in Rural Areas. Beauford, SC. Program Recorder. (1981, April). Teaching research in rehabilitation counselor education programs: Issues, techniques, and perspectives. Program at the convention of the American Personnel and Guidance Association, St. Louis, MO. 8
Rasch, J.D., & Pinkard, C.M. (1980, February). Counselor attitudes toward the reorganization of Florida vocational rehabilitation. Paper presented at the annual Midwinter Conference of Region IV Rehabilitation Educators, NCRE, Atlanta, GA. Rasch, J.D., & Pinkard, C.M. (1979, 12 th November). University of South Florida study of Florida vocational rehabilitation: Preliminary results. Testimony before the House Subcommittee on Select Education, Lauderdale Lakes, FL. Rasch, J., Greenwald, D., & Siebers, H. (1979, September). Ageism and sexism in mental health decision making. Poster session at the convention of the American Psychological Association, NY, NY. Toseland, R., & Rasch, J.D. (1976, October). Community satisfaction of elderly: A study of predictor interaction. Paper presented at the 29 th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society, NY, NY. National Committee Work: Member. Research Awards Committee, American Rehabilitation Counseling Association. 1986 & 1987. Chairperson. Licensure Committee, American Rehabilitation Counseling Association. 1983-1985. Co-Chairperson. Research Subcommittee, Committee on Training and Research, National Association of Rehabilitation Professionals in the Private Sector. 1982-1984. Chairperson. Task Force on Student Recruitment, National Council on Rehabilitation Education. 1981-1982. USF Department of Rehabilitation Counseling Administrative Products: USF Self-Study for Accreditation by the Council on Rehabilitation Education (1995). This is a product held in a five inch ring binder. The program was subsequently accredited from the Fall of 1995 through the Summer sessions of 2003 without a site visit being required by the accrediting body. USF Department of Rehabilitation Counseling Self-Study for the Board of Regents (1996). This is a product held in a two inch ring binder. The review was part of a cycle where every eight years Allied Health programs are reviewed statewide. The program s review by the consultants was positive. Student Handbook for Graduate Studies in Rehabilitation Counseling (1994). This was the first Department handbook for graduate students. I revised it in 1996. 9
Handbook for Field Supervisors and Agencies (1994). This was the first Department handbook for field supervisors. I revised it again in 1996. Practicum I in Counseling Practicum II in Counseling Graduate Level Teaching at USF: Evaluation in the Rehabilitation Process (Individual Evaluation & Assessment) Internship in Rehabilitation Interpersonal Aspects of Rehabilitation Counseling I: Personality Theories Interpersonal Aspects of Rehabilitation Counseling II: Counseling Theories Learning Principles and Procedures Treatment Modalities with Eating Disorders Research in Rehabilitation (Research and Program Evaluation) Medical Aspects of Disability Placement Methods and Processes (Placement & Career Counseling Processes) Practicum in Rehabilitation (I & II) Psychosocial Aspects of Disability Rehabilitation Concepts and Theoretical Issues (Foundations & Ethics) Seminar in Human Development Issues in Counseling Seminar in Psychopathology Seminar in Principles and Practices of Rehabilitation Counseling Seminar in Minority Rehabilitation 10