Melinda Gibbons , Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Education:

• University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Counseling and Counselor Education, Ph.D.
• University of North Carolina at Greensboro, School Counseling, M.S. and Ed.S.
• Boston University, Psychology, B.S., Cum Laude

Research Interests:

• Prospective first-generation college students
• Career development and counseling
• School counselor training and identity development
• Suicide awareness training

Recent Publications:

Gibbons, M. M., & Studer, J. (2008). Suicide Awareness Training for Faculty and Staff:  A
Training Model for School Counselors.  Professional School Counseling, 11,272-276.

Gibbons, M. M., & Goins, S. (2008). Getting to Know the Child with Asperger’s Syndrome. Professional School Counseling, 11, 347-352.

Locke, W. S., & Gibbons, M. M. (2008). On Her Own Again: The Use of Narrative Therapy
in Constructing the Future Careers of Displaced New Traditionalists.  The Family Journal, 16, 132-138.

Gibbons, M. M. (2007). College preparation programming for prospective first-generation college students. Tennessee Counseling Association Journal, 1, 22-29.

Gibbons, M. M., Borders, L. D., Wiles, M. E., Stephan, J., & Davis, P. E. (2006) Career and
 college planning needs of ninth graders – as reported by ninth graders.  Professional
School Counseling, 10, 168-178.

Gibbons, M. M., & Shoffner, M. F. (2004). Prospective first-generation college students:
Meeting their needs through social cognitive career theory.  Professional School Counseling, 8, 91-97.

Melton, C., & Gibbons, M. M. (1999).  Conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention: 
The DSM-IV codes.  In J. Scott Hinkle (Ed.), Promoting optimum mental health through
counseling.  Greensboro, NC:  CAPS Publications, Inc.

Gibbons, M. M. (1998).  Self-esteem assessments for adolescents.   Greensboro, NC:
ERIC/CASS Document.

Accepted

Gibbons, M. M., & Borders, L. D.  (in press). Prospective first-generation college students:  A socio-cognitive perspective.  Career Development Quarterly.

Thomas, D. A., & Gibbons, M. M. (in press). Narrative Theory:  A Career Counseling
Approach for Adolescents of Divorce. Professional School Counseling.

Courses Taught:

• CE 552, Career Development
• CE 555, Practicum
• CE 525, Tests and Measurement
• CE 680, Advanced Career Counseling

Professional Memberships:

• American Counseling Association
• National Career Development Association
• American School Counselor Association
• Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
• Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society
• Tennessee Counseling Association
• Tennessee Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
• Tennessee School Counselor Association

Editorial Memberships:

• Editorial Board (2008-2011), Professional School Counseling
• Editorial Board (2006-2008), Tennessee Counseling Association Journal
• Ad-Hoc Reviewer, Career Development Quarterly

Personal Interests and Hobbies:

As the mother of two boys, the majority of my free time is spent with them. We like to play board games, walk the dogs, watch movies, and play the Wii.  I also try to exercise daily and spend time with my husband.  As a family, we try to take advantage of the many outdoor activities that Knoxville has to offer, including going to the park, kayaking in the rivers, and just enjoying the beautiful weather. When time permits, I love to read a good book and get together with friends.

Updated 03/10/2009