Office: 245 Student Center
Phone: 218-281-8585
Fax:  218-281-8584
E-mail: cavalier@umn.edu

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Director for Counseling and Career Services, Office for Students with Disabilities, and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention (AODAP) Program 

• Provide leadership and direction in administration and coordination of Counseling and Career Services  

• Provide individual and group counseling in the areas of personal, educational, career development, interpersonal relationships, family and social problems 

• Coordination, recruitment, training, supervisory, development and evaluation of professional and support staff 

• Preparation and administration of Counseling and Career Services budget 

• Provide counseling information and services to students, faculty, and staff 

• Provide education and training for staff members regarding issues governing the delivery of counseling and psychological services 

• Sensitivity to the needs of traditionally under served population such as ethnic and cultural minorities and non-traditional students.

• Provision of consultation and leadership in policy formation and program development

• Preparation of annual reports 

• Disseminate information of the availability of career counseling 

• Collect and maintain records, credentials, and career information about UMC's job candidates

• Coordinate On-Campus recruiting and provide Counseling and Career Services to employers 

• Conduct follow-up studies of graduates

Courses Taught:

• GBus 1981 Internship Seminar (1 Credit) Fall/Spring 

• Career Development for Students and Adults--Outreach and Continuing Education 

• Counseling and Career Development Workshops and Seminars 

UMC Committee Membership:

• Assessment Committee

• Commencement Committee (Past Chairperson) 

• Nominations and Election Committee 

• Human Resources and Professional Development Working Group 

• Orientation Committee 

• First Year Experience Committee

• Campus Climate Committee

• Sexual Assault Committee 

• United Staff Association (USA) (Past President)

• Civil Service Total Quality Work Group (Chairperson) 

• Counseling and Career Services PIAC Committee

• Academic Affairs Student Evaluation Committee 

All-University Committees:

• Civil Service Committee (Past Chairperson) 

• University Counseling Directors 

• University Career Services Directors 

• Semester Conversion 

• Civil Service Legislative Committee (Chairperson)

• All University Staff Day

• Civil Service Strategic Planning Committee

Research Interests:

• Job Market Information

• UMC Graduates

• Employee Satisfaction

• Employer Satisfaction

• Psychology

Memberships in Professional Organizations:

• Minnesota College Personal Association 

• Minnesota School Counselors Association 

• Northwestern Minnesota Counselors Association 

• Crookston Counselors and Special Services Committee 

• Crookston Rotary

• Crookston Eagles

• Knights of Columbus

Selected Publications:

• Placement Follow-up studies (1976 - present)

• 5-year placement follow-up study

• National Career Development Guidelines (NGDG) Expert (Panelist and Researcher)

• Various Grants - Career Services

Awards and Honors:

• Innovations In Student Development Award (MCPA-1997) 

• Certificate of Appreciation for Student Services-Residential Life 

• Civil Service Chairperson (1997-98) 

• Job Service Employee Committee Chairperson (1996-Present)

• Alumni Service Award (1976-80) 

Professional Certifications:

• National Certified Counselor 

• National Certified Career Counselor 

• Professional Trainer-Performax Systems 

• Carlson Company Associate 

• Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Trainer

• Minnesota Prevention Resource Center (MPRC) Trainer

Professional Experience:

• 1999-Present University of Minnesota, Crookston - Director of Counseling and Career Services, One Stop Student Service Center

• 1987-1999 University of Minnesota., Crookston - Director of Counseling and Career Center 

• 1980-87 University of Minnesota, Crookston - Director of Counseling, Career Planning and Placement 

• 1978-1983 University of Minnesota, Crookston - Head Baseball Coach 

• 1974-80 University of Minnesota, Crookston - Director of Counseling, Placement and Alumni Services 

• 1974-76 Northwest Regional Corrections Center, Crookston, MN, Education Director 

• 1967-75 Crookston Public Schools, Crookston, MN, Counselor, Teacher, Coach 

• 1965-67 Warren Public Schools, Warren, MN, - Teacher, Football, Basketball ~ Baseball Coach 

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. Candidate in Psychology -California Coast University 

• M.S. in Counseling - Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Minnesota 

• B.S in Psychology, Biology, Physical Education and Elementary Education - Mayville State University, Mayville, North Dakota

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