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Dr. Carolyn M. Tucker
Curriculum Vitae
Distinguished Alumni Professor
Joint Professor of Psychology and
Professor of Community Health and Family Medicine
Professor of Pediatrics
University of Florida
Last updated: March 13, 2007
Carolyn M. Tucker, Ph.D.
Curriculum Vitae
Table of Contents
Personal Information 3
Education and Training 3
Academic Positions 3-5
Professional Work Experience 5-6
Teaching Experience 6
Honors 6-11
Memberships in Professional Societies 11-12
Contracts and Grant Awarded 12-22
Publications and Other Research-Related Documents
Refereed Articles 23-29
Articles submitted for publication 29
Articles in preparation 29-30
Books/ Booklets/ Book Chapters 30-31
Non-refereed Articles 32
Training Manuals 32-33
Counseling, Physician and Teacher Resource Materials 33
Newsletters/Brochures 34
Project Reports 34-36
Inventories 36-38
Papers Presented 38-50
Creative Works 50-55
Consultations and Seminars 55-64
Presentations at the University of Florida 64-67
Service
University 68-71
Professional 71-73 Major civic/social organizations,
Offices held, and special activities 73-75
Students’ Dissertations and Theses Chaired/Served as Member 75-84
VITAE
CAROLYN MAXCINE TUCKER
E-mail: Business Address: University of Florida
Dept. of Psychology
PO Box 112250 Business Phone: (352)392-0601 University of Florida
ext. 256/260 Gainesville, FL 32611
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
1972-1976 State University of New York at Ph.D., Clinical
Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York Psychology
1975-1976 University of Florida, Psychology Intern
Gainesville, Florida
Department of Clinical Psychology
Summer, 1970 University of South Carolina Certificate, Research
Columbia, South Carolina Fellow
Summer, 1969 Howard University Certificate, Research
Washington, D.C. Fellow
1968-1971 North Carolina Agricultural and B.S., Psychology
Technical State University and Guidance
Greensboro, North Carolina
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
Summer, 2006-Present Professor
Department of Community Health and Family Medicine
College of Medicine (Joint Appointment)
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Spring, 1998-Summer,2006 Professor
Department of Community Health and Family Medicine
College of Medicine (Affiliate Appointment)
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Fall, 1998-Spring, 2004 Director of Training and Area Director
Department of Psychology
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Spring, 1995-Present Professor
Department of Pediatrics (Affiliate Appointment)
College of Medicine
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Summer, 1993-Present Distinguished Alumni Professor
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Fall, 1988-Present Professor
Department of Psychology
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Fall, 1982-1988 Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
1983-Present Doctoral Research Faculty Member
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
1982-Present Licensed Psychologist (#PY002802)
State of Florida
Fall, 1979-1982 Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
1977-Present Counseling Center Affiliate
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
1977-1992 Co-host of "The Black Family"
TV Program, WJCT
Jacksonville, Florida
Spring, 1976-1979 Assistant Professor
Department of Behavioral Studies
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
2005-Present Consultant, Alachua County School Board, Alachua, Florida
2003-Present Credentialed Psychologist, Shands HealthCare Network (Faculty Group)
2000-2002 Faculty Member, WorldClass Schools
1989-2003 Founder and Program Administrator
of The Research-Based Partnership Education
Program conducted at the Mt. Olive Education
Center, Gainesville, Florida
1988-1992 Consultant, Vocational Rehabilitation Program,
Florida Department of Labor
1984 Consultant, Florida Department of Health and
Rehabilitative Services
1982-1983 Consultant, Memorial Hospital, Jacksonville, Florida
1980-1982 Consultant, Westinghouse Health Systems, Atlanta, Georgia
1977-1992 Guest Clinical Psychologist on "The Black Family"
television program, WJCT, Jacksonville, Florida
1976-Present Part-time Therapist
1975 Part-time Consultant to the Bradford-Union Guidance
Clinic in Lake Butler, Florida
1974 Therapist/Researcher in the Sexual Dysfunction
Research and Treatment Program directed by Dr. Joseph LoPiccolo
at the State University of New York at Stony Brook
1972 Research and Parent-Teacher Coordinator at the
University Child Development Laboratory at S.U.N.Y.,
Drs. Susan and K. Daniel O'Leary, Directors
Spring, 1972 Psychological Consultant for a federally funded
Recreational Program for Under-privileged Children
in Greensboro, North Carolina
Spring, 1972 Special Teacher for autistic children on a part-time
basis at McHiver School for Mentally Retarded Children
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1976-Present Courses taught at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida:
Undergraduate: Introduction to Research
Health Psychology
Power and Violence
Human Sexuality
Development of Thinking and Learning
Abnormal Psychology
Behavioral Medicine (Honors Seminar)
Marriage and the Family
Graduate: Counseling Theories and Research: Multicultural Perspectives
Applied Health Psychology
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy: Theories, Research, and
Interventions
Sex Therapy: Principles and Application
Counseling Chronically Ill Patients
Psychological Consultation in Medical Settings
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy with Children
Advanced Practicum in Counseling Psychology
1972-1974 Courses co-taught as a Teaching Assistant at the State
University of New York:
Introductory Psychology
Personality Development
Problem Solving
Introduction to Behavior Modification
HONORS
August, 2006 - Recipient of the Dorothy Booz Black Award for Outstanding Research in Counseling Health Psychology from Division 17 of the American Psychological Association
April, 2006 - Recipient of the University Scholarship of Engagement Award for Outstanding Community Research from the College of Education at the University of Florida
February, 2006 - Invited by the Editor of the Journal of the National Medical Association to submit a Special Issue for this journal on Patient-Centered Culturally Sensitive Health Care
November, 2005 - Awarded the William R. Jones Most Valuable Mentor Award by the Florida Education Fund, Tampa, Florida
March, 2005 - Appointed to the Secretary for Health and Human Services’ National Advisory Committee on Minority Health by the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Michael O. Leavitt)
September, 2004 - Invited to submit a Major Contribution (3 articles) to The Counseling Psychologist with the focus of these articles on Patient-Centered Culturally Sensitive Health Care
September, 2004 - Honored by Student Scholars at the University of Florida for positively influencing their lives
August, 2004 - Awarded a plaque from the University of Florida Counseling Psychology Program “For Her Distinguished Leadership and Vision” as Training Director from 1988-2004
April, 2004 - Awarded a plaque from the University of Florida Counseling Psychology Faculty Award for outstanding contributions to the leadership and development of the Counseling Psychology Program
December, 2003 - Selected by Student Scholars as a faculty member to be recognized at the Fall 2003 Academic Convocation because of having greatly influenced the lives of one or more of these students
July, 2003 - Florida Blue Key Distinguished Faculty Award for demonstrating exceptional achievement in both teaching and research
May, 2003 - Promotion of Cultural Sensitivity Award from the Association of Black
Psychologists (Central Florida Chapter)
March, 2003 - University of Florida 2003 Doctoral Dissertation Advisor/Mentoring Award for the highest standard of excellence in supporting graduate education and in mentoring student research
February, 2002 - Outstanding Achievement Award from the Behavioral Medicine Research Team in the Department of Psychology at the University of Florida for outstanding leadership in and dedication to the promotion of culturally sensitive health care
January, 2002 - Received the University of Florida President’s Humanitarian Award for focusing attention on learning about diversity and for engaging in multicultural activities including culturally sensitive research
June, 2001 - Selected to be a STEP recipient for important and meritorious contributions to the University of Florida, the profession of Psychology, and the State of Florida
October, 2000 - Received a plaque from the University of Florida Alumni Association in recognition of support of the University of Florida Alumni Association’s activities as a Distinguished Alumni Professor
April, 2000 - Selected to be a member of the World Class Faculty of Nationally Recognized Education Leaders by the Florida Chamber Foundation in Tallahassee, Florida
January, 2000 - Awarded a plaque from the Simon Doff Visiting Professorship Committee for contributions to their education program on exploring cultural sensitivity in health care, Health Science Center, University of Florida, Jacksonville, Florida
December, 1999 - Appreciation Award for Contributions to Youth Education presented by the Youth Department of Mt. Olive A.M.E. Church
October, 1999 - Received the 1999-2000 Distinguished Psychologist Award from the North Florida Chapter of the Florida Psychological Association for distinction in teaching, research, and service
August, 1999 - Faculty Honoree at the Fall Convocation as selected by CLAS Scholars (University of Florida’s most outstanding students who received prestigious scholarships) for being a teacher who greatly influenced one or more of these scholars
June, 1999 - Selected as a Teaching Scholar for the Rosewood Traveling Exhibit and Lecture Series by the Rosewood Heritage Foundation
February, 1999 - Received a Community Development Award from the Sixteenth Annual Ebony Appreciation Awards Banquet Committee
December, 1998 - Received the Professional Excellence Program (PEP) Award from the University of Florida for excellence in teaching, research, and service
August, 1998 - Selected as a Teacher Scholar to be featured in the University of Florida’s PR Viewbook
October, 1997 - Received the Florida Board of Regents Distinguished Community Service Award for Faculty at the University of Florida
October, 1997 - Received a Bonus Pay Award from the University of Florida’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for Outstanding Accomplishments
April, 1997 - Received the Teacher of the Year Award (i.e., a plaque and certificate of appreciation) from University of Florida’s Psi Chi/Psychology Club
January, 1997 - Invited by Division 16 (School Psychology) to give an address at the 1997 American Psychological Association Convention, held in Chicago, Illinois
May, 1996 - Invited to write an article for the American Psychologist
October, 1995 - Appointed to be the Florida Board of Regents’ Designee to the University of Florida's National Alumni Association
April, 1995 - Selected to be a member of the National Honor Society of the Phi Kappa Phi
September, 1994 - Awarded the University of Florida's Student Services President's Humanitarian Award
January, 1994 - Selected by The Gainesville Sun newspaper for its Educator of The Year Award for 1993
November, 1993 - Received the Outstanding Community Leadership Award from The Seventh Day Adventist Church, Gainesville, Florida
July, 1993 - Presented a Community Recognition Award by The Westcoast Center of Gainesville
May, 1993 - Selected to be the University of Florida's Eighth Distinguished Alumni Professor in recognition of excellence in teaching, research and service
July, 1992 - Awarded a plaque from Mt. Olive AME Church and honored by the City of Gainesville with the proclamation of July 12, 1992 as "Dr. Tucker's Day" in Gainesville, Florida "for Outstanding Community Service and Research to Improve Education of Minority Children"
April, 1992 - Received an Outstanding Teaching Award and plaque for teaching excellence from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida
December, 1991 - Received the Outstanding Consultant and Teacher Award from District III of Florida's Vocational Rehabilitation Program
June, 1990 - Appointed to the Santa Fe Community College Advisory Committee
April, 1990 - Received the Women of Distinction Award and plaque from Santa Fe Community College on behalf of the academic and business community of Gainesville, Florida
February, 1989 - Received a University and Community Service Award and a plaque from University of Florida's Black Graduate Student Organization
October, 1988 - Featured in the University of Florida Campaign Brochure as a representative of the people and the mission of the University of Florida
January, 1988-1990 - Appointed to the National Scientific Advisory Committee for the Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center at Meharry Medical College
January, 1987-1991 - Consultant to the National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute at the National Institute of Health
1986 - Ad Hoc Reviewer for Health Psychology
July, 1986 - Appointed to the Governor's Task Force on the Black Family
May, 1985 - Awarded a Distinguished Teaching Award and a plaque from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida
December, 1984 - Received the Kwanza Award from the citizens of Jacksonville, Florida, for contributions to cultural enrichment in their community
October, 1984 - Selected as an Honored Professor by Delta Phi Epsilon at the University of Florida
April, 1984 - Received the Community Television Production of the Year Award from WJCT in Jacksonville, Florida
February, 1984 - Selected as an Honored Professor by Phi Gamma Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Pi at the University of Florida
February, 1983 - Received an Outstanding Young Women of America Award
December, 1982 - Received a Who's Who of American Women Award
January, 1981 - Received a Community Service Award from the Southern Union of Churches in Gainesville, Florida
Summer, 1980 - Received a Faculty Research Award from the Graduate School (Division of Sponsored Research) at the University of Florida
Winter, 1980 - Received a Research Assistantship Award from the Division of Sponsored Research at the University of Florida
February, 1980 - Received an Appreciation of Service Award from the Association of Patients on Hemodialysis and Transplantation
August, 1979 - Received a tribute from the business community of Jacksonville, Florida at a reception in honor of "The Black Family" staff for the program being an "excellent resource to Jacksonville"
December, 1978 - Received the Distinguished Service Award for Community Outreach Through Television from the Jacksonville Urban League in Jacksonville, Florida
October, 1978 - Open letter of commendation for television presentation on "Marital problems in black relationships" published in Public Broadcasting News, Jacksonville, Florida
1973 - Received the Suffolk County Mental Health Department Summer Research Fellowship
1972 - Received a National Institute of Mental Health Fellowship
1971 - Received an Outstanding Leadership Award from North Carolina A&T State University
1971 - Received the Sum Cum Laude Award from North Carolina A&T State University
1970 - Selected to be a National Ford Foundation Research Fellow
1970 - Received membership in the Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society
1969 - Selected to be a National Ford Foundation Research Fellow
1969 - Received a Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship Award
1968 - Received a Presidential Scholarship Award from North Carolina A&T State
University
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
2007-Present - Division 17 of the American Psychological Association Fellow status
2000-2004 - Council of Counseling Psychology Training Programs
2000-2004 - Society of Behavioral Medicine
1993-Present - American Psychological Association, Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology) and Division 38 (Health Psychology)