William J. Rowley

Dean of the School of Education

Seattle Pacific University

PERSONAL:

8316 NE 161^st Place                                                            Married:         Carol

Kenmore, WA 98028                                                           Children:          Dan

206 281-2671

wrowley@spu.edu

EDUCATION:

Ed.D.          Counseling Psychology, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO,

                   1973 Doctoral Dissertation: A Study of the Personal Orientations of

                   CounselorEducators

            M.A.           Education: Counseling, San Jose State College, San Jose, CA, 1967.

B.A.            Sociology, Pasadena College, Pasadena, CA, 1962.

Post-           School Psychologist Certification, San Diego State University, San Diego,

doctoral       CA, 1978

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS:

            Marriage, Family, Child Counselor, License Number MFC15596, California Board of

            Behavioral Science

School Psychologist Credential (Life), California Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing

School Counselor Credential (Life), California Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing

School Administration Credential (Life), California Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing

Secondary Teaching Credential (Life), California Commission on Teacher Preparation

and Licensing

UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE EXPERIENCE:

            Dean of the School of Education, Seattle Pacific University, 2002 to present

            Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, School of Education, Seattle Pacific University,   

            2001-2002

            Associate Professor of School Counseling and Psychology, School of Education,

            Seattle Pacific University, WA, 2001-2002

            Chair, Department of School Counseling and Psychology, School of Education,

             Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA, 1998-2001

Assistant Professor of School Counseling and Psychology, School of Education, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA, 1996 to 2001

Adjunct Professor, Counselor Education, University of San Diego, CA, 1977-1980

Adjunct Professor, School Counseling Credential Program, Point Loma Nazarene College, San Diego, CA, 1977-1978

Adjunct Professor, Teacher Preparation Program, La Verne University, San Diego Center, 1974-1975

Visiting Professor, Canadian Bible College and Canadian Theological Seminary, Regina,

Saskatchewan, Canada, Winter, 1993

Adjunct Professor, Institute of Youth Ministry, Young Life/Fuller Theological Seminary,

Colorado Springs, CO, Summer, 1992

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY:

Academic Publications:

Rowley, W.J., Sink, C.A., & MacDonald, G. (in press).  An experiential and systemic approach to encourage community-building and collaboration within school counseling programs. Professional School Counseling.

Sink, C.A., Rowley, W.J., MacDonald, D., Jones, J.M., Perrine, N. (in press). Models of

multicultural counseling and psychotherapy: A synthesis for beginning counselors.  In D.S. Sandhu (Ed.), Alternative approaches to counseling and psychotherapy.  Huntington, NY: Nova Science Publishers.

Rowley, W.J., & MacDonald, D. (2001). Counseling and the law: A cross-cultural perspective. Journal of Counseling and Development, 79, 422-429.

            Rowley, W.J., & Rehberg, C.E. (2001). Preparing students with learning disabilities

            for college. In T. Citro (Ed.), Teens with learning disabilities: Transitional skills for

            academic success in college. Waltham, MA: Learning Disabilities Association of        

            Massachusetts.

Rowley, W.J. (2000). Expanding collaboration among school counselors and school psychologists. Professional School Counseling, 3, 224-228.

Rowley, W.J. (1999). Mentoring students in faith development. Christian Educators

Journal, 38, 14-15.

Rowley, W.J. (1990). Equipped to care: A youth worker’s guide to counseling teenagers.

Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.

Rowley, W.J. (1989). Nothing to hide: The search for authentic relationships. Wheaton,

IL: Victor Books.

Rowley, C.A., & Rowley, W.J. (1984). On wings of mourning: Our journey through grief

and recovery. Waco, TX: Word Books.

Rowley, W.J. (1975). Personal characteristics of a selected group of counselor educators:

A pilot study.  Counselor Education and Supervision.  Alexandria, VA: American

Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors.

Other Publications:

Rowley, W.J. (1993). Your work setting is not your calling. Youthworker Journal, Fall.

El Cajon, CA: Youth Specialties Ministries.

Rowley, W.J. (1993). Listen up! Youthworkers Journal, Winter. El Cajon, CA: Youth

Specialties Ministries.

Rowley, W.J. (1993). Spotting eating disorders in your group. Youthworkers Journal,

Spring. El Cajon, CA: Youth Specialties Ministries.

Rowley, W.J. (1993). A healthy dose of egocentricity. Youthworkers Journal, Summer.

El Cajon, CA: Youth Specialties Ministries.

Rowley, W.J. (1992). When counseling teens, the family is the client. Youthworkers

Journal, Fall. El Cajon, CA: Youth Specialties Ministries.

Rowley, W.J. (1992). Your kids can flourish even in dysfunctional families.

Youthworkers Journal, Winter. El Cajon, CA: Youth Specialties Ministries.

Rowley, W.J. (1992). Who’s at fault when your counseling fails? Youthworkers Journal,

Spring. El Cajon, CA: Youth Specialties Ministries.

Rowley, W.J. (1992). Campus tragedies. Youthworkers Journal, Summer. El Cajon, CA:

Youth Specialties Ministries.

Rowley, W.J. (1991). Know your limits. Youthworkers Journal, Winter.  El Cajon, CA:

Youth Specialties Ministries.

Rowley, W.J. (1991). Is it really rebellion? Youthworkers Journal, Spring. El Cajon, CA:

Youth Specialties Ministries.

Rowley, W.J. (1987). The emerging adult. Senior High Pacesetter Series: Rites of

Passage. Elgin, IL: David C. Cook.

Rowley, W.J. (1987). Matching your hopes with their reality. Youthworkers Journal,

Spring. El Cajon, CA: Youth Specialties Ministries.

Rowley, W.J. (1986). Spirituality and the psyche. Youthworkers Journal, Spring. El

Cajon, CA: Youth Specialties Ministries.

Rowley, W.J. (1986). A brief introduction to faith development theory. Youthworkers

Journal, Summer. El Cajon, CA: Youth Specialties.

Rowley, W.J. (1977). Change: A model for counseling in the future. Guidance Personnel

1984: Models of the Future. Fullerton, CA: California Association for Counseling and

Development.

Faculty Research Grant:

         Rowley, W.J., & Sink, C.A. (2000-2001).  A faculty research grant from Seattle    

         Pacific University for a national study of guidance curriculum used by school counselors in  

         implementing the comprehensive guidance and counseling model.

Conference Papers:

         Rowley, W.J. (2001). Comprehensive guidance and counseling: A model for delivering   

         guidance services to schools.  Presented at Shuya State Pedagogical University, Shuya,

         Russia. 

         Rowley, W.J. (1998). Using comprehensive guidance and counseling to develop school

          counselor/school psychologist partnerships. Presented to the annual conference of the

          Western Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors, Seattle, WA, November 22,

          1998.

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS:

           Understanding Your Teenager Seminar for Parents, Opportunity Presbyterian Church,        

           Spokane, WA.  January, 2002.

           Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling: A Model for Delivering Counseling and

           Guidance Services to Schools, Shuya State Pedagogical University, Shuya, Russia,

            May, 2001.

            Improving Your Counseling Skills to Help Students.  Presented at the 2001 Washington

            Statewide Nontraditional Conference, Edmonds Community College, February, 2001.

Guidelines for Maintaining a Sure Footing in an Uncertain World, First Free Methodist             Church, Seattle, WA, January 2001

Understanding Your Teenager Seminar for Parents, College Church of the Nazarene,

Nampa, Idaho,

Understanding Your Teenager Seminar for Parents, West Seattle Christian Church, West

Seattle, WA,

Understanding Your Teenager Seminar for Parents, Gig Harbor, WA, November 4, 2000.

God’s Design for Spiritual Growth, First Free Methodist Church, Seattle, WA,

            May 7-21, 2000.

            Helping Your Adolescent Succeed in School, Parent-Teacher Organization,

            Harbour Pointe Middle School, Mukilteo, WA, February 29, 2000.

            Understanding Your Teenager Seminar for Parents, Shoreline Covenant

            Church, Seattle, WA, November 14, 1999.

            Principles for Maintaining a Vital Faith, First Free Methodist Church, Seattle,

            WA, July 11-15, 1999.

Understanding Your Teenager Seminar for Parents. Woodburn, OR, October

24, 1998.

Understanding Your Teenager Seminar for Parents. First Free Methodist

Church, Seattle, WA, October 10, 1998.

Using faith development theory to organize and guide the teaching of Bible curriculum.  Heritage Christian School Faculty Retreat, Raymond, WA, October 8-9, 1998.

Understanding Your Teenager Seminar for Parents. Hillsboro, OR, April 25, 1998.

The Status of Comprehensive Developmental Guidance and Counseling Programs in the United States. Joint Conference of the Washington School Counselors Association and the Oregon School Counselors Association, Vancouver, WA, April 17-18, 1998.

Understanding Your Teenager Seminar for Parents. Tacoma, WA, November 2, 1997.

Understanding Your Teenager Seminar for Parents. Eugene, OR, September 21, 1997.

Current Issues Series: Adolescent Sexuality in the United States. First Free Methodist

Church, Seattle, WA, September 17, 1997.

Understanding Your Teenager Seminar for parents. Everett, WA, September 5, 1997.

The Status of Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Programs in the United States.

Annual Conference, American School Counselors Association, Nashville, TN, June 28-

July 1, 1997.

Elements of a Healthy Relationship. Singles Retreat, First Christian Reformed Church,

Camp Casey, Whidbey Island, WA, May 24-25, 1997.

SPU’s School Psychology Program. Washington State Board of Education, Wenatchee, WA, May 15, 1997.

Developing a Comprehensive Guidance Program. Conference on Designing the Future Together, Everett, WA, April 29, 1997.

Understanding Your Teenager Seminar for Parents. San Luis Obispo, CA,  March 22, 1997.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

            American Counseling Association

            Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors

            Western Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors

            Washington Counseling Association

            Washington Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors

            Washington School Counselors Association

            Washington State Association of School Psychologists

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

            Dr. Ginger MacDonald, Director of Teacher Education, University of Washington, 

            Tacoma, WA 98402-3100, (253) 692-5690.

Dr. Mark Pitts, Dean, School of Education, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA

98119-1997, (206) 281-2593.

Dr. Christopher Sink, Director of Doctoral Studies, School of Education, Seattle Pacific

University, Seattle, WA 98119-1997, (206) 281-2453.

Revised 6/03/02