Service University
Resume:
STEVEN A. MEYERS
Ph.D., ABPP
Roosevelt University
Department of Psychology
Chicago, IL 60605
phone: 312-***-****
fax: 312-***-****
e-mail: *******@*********.***
homepage: http://sites.roosevelt.edu/smeyers
Education
1995 Ph.D. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Child/Family Clinical Psychology
American Psychological Association (APA) Accredited Program
1992 M.A. Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Child/Family Clinical Psychology
1990 A.B. Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
Psychology (with honors)
Summary of Professional Experience
2010presentMansfield Professor of Social Justice (endowed chair)
Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois
2007present
Professor of Psychology (with tenure)
20012007Associate Professor
of Psychology (with tenure)
19962001Assistant Professor of Psychology
Roosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois
2010presentAssociate Chair and Director of Undergraduate Programs in Psychology
2010 Acting Chair, Department of PsychologyRoosevelt University, Chicago, Illinois
2011presentClinical PsychologistSteven A. Meyers, PhD, LLC (Private Practice), Chicago, Illinois
19972011Clinical PsychologistBehavioral Psychology Associates, Schaumburg, Illinois
1996 Assistant Professor of Psychology (nontenure track, half-time appointment)
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
19951996Staff PsychologistProfessional Psychological & Rehabilitation Services, Lansing, Michigan
Meyers Curriculum Vitae, page 1
Honors and Awards
2011 Fellow, Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
2010 Diplomate in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, American Board of
Professional
Psychology
2009 Charter Fellow, Midwestern Psychological Association2009 Action Teaching Award Winner, Social Psych ology Network
2008 Fellow, American Psychological Association
2008 Fellow, Society for the Teaching of Psychology
2008 Honorary Resolution, City of Chicago
2007 Steven Meyers Day, State of Illinois (officially designated for November 29, 2007)
2007 Illinois Professor of the Year, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
2007 - present Senior Fellow, Center for Teaching and Learning, Roosevelt University
2006 Roosevelt University Excellence in Teaching Award
2004 Member, Sigma Xi, National S cientific Research Honor Society
2003 Fellow, American Academy of Clinical Psychology
2003 Diplomate in Clinical Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology
2001 Roosevelt University Faculty Research Leave
1994 APA Division Two McKeachie Earl y Career Teaching Excellence Award
1994 Michigan State University Excellence -In-Teaching Citation
1990 Associate Member, Sigma Xi, National Scientific Research Honor Society
1986 New York State Regents Scholarship
1986 B nai B rith Humanitarian Award
Research Interests
Prediction and enhancement of parenting behaviors
Relations among social contexts, family functioning, parenting, and child functioning
Professional development and training of graduate teaching assistants
Enhancement of college instructors skills and effectiveness
Teaching social justice and civic engagement in psychology courses
Funding Activity
01. Meyers, S. A., & Knerr, D. (2010). Pedagogies of engagement: Bringing theory to
practice at Roosevelt
University. Bringing Theory to Practice Grant funded by the Association of American
Colleges and
Universities. Amount funded: $2,500.00.
02. Meyers, S. A., and the Roosevelt University Leadership Coalition. (2009). Embracing a
pedagogy of
engagement at Roosevelt University. Bringing Theory to Practice Grant funded by the
Association of
American Colleges and Universities. Amount funded: $10,000.00.
03. Meyers, S. A. (2009). Preventing and reducing youth violence. Transformational
Service-Learning Grant
funded by Roosevelt University. Amount funded: $1
transformational leadership: Engaging social justice practices. Grant funded by the
Albert & Anne Mansfield
Foundation. Amount funded: $300,000.00 (distributed over a four year period, 2008-2012).
Meyers Curriculum Vitae, page 2
Funding Activity, con t
05. Meyers, S. A. (2008). Community research and action to improve child well -being.
Service-Learning Grant
funded by Roosevelt University. Amount funded: $3,012.00.
06. Meyers, S. A. (2007). Presentation and collaboration in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Summer Grant funded by
Roosevelt University. Amount funded: $1,500.00.
07. Meyers, S. A. (2006). Facilitating service-learning placements with children and
families II. Service-Learning
Grant funded by Roosevelt University. Amount funded: $2,448.00.
08. Meyers, S. A. (2005). Facilitating service-learning placements with children and
families. Service-Learning
Grant funded by Roosevelt University. Amount funded: $3,000.00.
09. Meyers, S. A. (2004). Initiative for Child and Family Studies. Grant funded by the
Helford Family
Foundation. Amount funded: $10,000.00
10. Meyers, S. A. (1999). Predicting and promoting authoritative parenting. Summer
Research Grant funded by
Roosevelt University. Amount funded: $3,200.00.
11. Meyers, S. A. (1998). Association between women s attachment style and marital
satisfaction: Direct and mediated
pathways. Summer Research Grant funded by Roosevelt University. Amount funded: $810.00.
12. Meyers, S. A. (1997). Ready or not, here we come: Preparing graduate students for
teaching. Summer Research
Grant funded by Roosevelt University. Amount funded: $480.00.
Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals
01. Meyers, S. A. (2009). Service-learning as an opportunity for personal and social
transformation.
Newsmedia Appearances and Newspaper Article Quotations
101.1 FM Chicago (WWWN). Morning news interview on childhood ADHD with Rob Hart and Mary
Ellen Geist. July 26, 2011.
Huffington Post. Kids with ADHD more likely to be hit by cars: Study. July 25, 2011.
Chicago Parent. Parents and children as Facebook friends. March, 2011.
Monitor on Psychology. Engaging the millenial learner. March, 2010.
gradPSYCH. Stand and deliver: Shine at the lecturn with these tips for TA success.
November, 2008.
WTTW Chicago, Chicago Tonight. Professor of the Year. March 5, 2008.
Chicago Sun-Times. Students psyched up by professor s antics: His interactive teaching
style wins honors.
December 17, 2007.
Chicago Journal. Roosevelt professor wins state s top honor. November 29, 2007.
Chicago Tribune. Roosevelt professor to receive state honor. November 15, 2007.
ABC7 Chicago (WLS-TV), Sunday Morning News. NewsViews interview on youth violence with
anchor Alan
Krashesky. June 17, 2007.
Chicago Sun-Times. Why not at-home dads? May 25, 2001.
Chicago Reader. I dismember mama. July 9, 1999.
Meyers Curriculum Vitae, page 15
Teaching Experience
General Psychology
An introductory-level course providing an overview of general principles of psychology.
Children and Families
An intermediate-level course reviewing theory and research to help students understand
children,
describe and improve parenting, and understand marriages and families.
Sensitivity to Children I and II
An intermediate-level course sequence addressing child development and parenting skills.
Child and Adolescent Psychopathology
An upper-level undergraduate course focusing on the description, etiology, and treatment
of
behavior problems of infants, children, adolescents, and their families. [internet
section]
Youth Violence Seminar and Outreach
An undergraduate-level course focusing on reducing youth violence in Chicago. Students
engage in
community research, advocacy, and political action on behalf of children.
Field Placement with Children and Families
A field placement course in which undergraduates complete 72 hours of direct service with
at -risk
children. Capstone experience for the Certificate in Child and Family Studies. [internet
section]
Basic Clinical Skills
A core graduate-level course with an applied focus that reviews active listening
techniques, clinical
interviewing strategies, and basic psychotherapy interventions.
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
A graduate-level course providing a review of developmental psychopathology and
psychotherapy
techniques for children and adolescents.
Couples and Family Psychotherapy
A graduate-level course providing the didactic foundation to develop the skills needed to
conduct
marital and family therapy.
Instructor Development Seminar
A graduate-level course providing doctoral students with a foundation in college-level
pedagogy and
supervision of their teaching responsibilities.
Introductory Practicum Seminar and Doctoral Practicum Seminar
A graduate seminar that helps practicum students conceptualize client dynamics, de velop
treatment
plans, implement counseling techniques, and connect theory to casework.
Professional Society and Organization Membership
American Psychological Association (Fellow)
Midwestern Psychological Association (Charter Fellow)
American Academy of Clinical Psychology (Fellow)
Society for the Teaching of Psychology (APA, Division 2; Fellow)
Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (APA, Division 53 ; Fellow)
Meyers Curriculum Vitae, page 16
Professional Society and Organization Membership (con t)
Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice (APA, Division 37)
Illinois Psychological Association
Council for the Teaching of Undergraduate Psychology
National Council on Family Relations
Illinois Council on Family Relations
Psychologists for Social Responsibility
Association for the Advancement of Psychology
Clinical Licensure and Cer tificates
Active License
1996 present Licensed Clinical Psychologist, State of Illinois (#071 -005287)
Board Certification and Professional Certificates
2010 present Diplomate and Board Certification in Clinical Child and Adolescent
Psychology
(#6772), American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
2003 present Diplomate and Board Certification in Clinical Psychology (#5786), American
Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
2010 present Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC #3760), Ass ociation of
State and
Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)
2002 present Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology (CPQ #3760),
Association of
State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)
Inactive Licenses
1995 1998 Doctoral Limited Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan (#630*******)
1992 1995 Master s Limited Licensed Psychologist, State of Michigan (#630*******)
Clinical Experience
2011presentSteven A. Meyers, PhD, LLC, Chicago, Illinois
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Conduct outpatient psychotherapy, brief psychological assessments, and
consultation with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Psychotherapy
experience includes individual and family interventions.
19972011Behavioral Psychology Associates, Schaumburg, Illinois
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Conducted outpatient psychotherapy, brief psychological assessments, and
consultation with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Psychotherapy
experience includes individual, group, and fam ily interventions.
Meyers Curriculum Vitae, page 17
Clinical Experience, con t
19951996Professional Psychological and Rehabilitation Services, Lansing, Michigan
Staff Psychologist and Consultant
Conducted outpatient psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and
consultation with children, adolescents, fam ilies, and adults. Significant
experience working with multicultural populations.
19951996Rivendell Psychiatric Hospita l, St. Johns, Michigan
Clinical Psychologist
Conducted inpatient psychotherapy with children, adolescents, and their
families. Experience included individual, group, and family interventions.
19941995Hawthorn Center, Northville, Michigan
Pre-doctoral Intern (APA Accredited site)
Conducted psychotherapy and comprehensive psychologica l assessments with
toddlers, children, and adolescents in inpatient and outpatient settings.
Psychotherapy experience included individual child therapy, group therapy,
family therapy, and early intervention. Responsible for clinical supervision of
practicum students and teaching medical students.
19901994Michigan State University Psychological Clinic, East Lansing, Michigan
Therapist
Conducted psychological consultations, assessments, and psychotherapy with
children, couples, and families. Experience included play therapy, group therapy,
marital therapy, family therapy, and parent training.
Professional and University Service
Professional Service
Consulting Editor, Teaching of Psychology (2001-2003; 2004-2011)
Consulting Editor, PsycCRITIQUES-Contemporary Psychology (2005-2013)
Ad Hoc Reviewer, PsycCRITIQUES-Contemporary Psychology
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Teaching of Psychology
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Family Relations
Ad Hoc Reviewer, International Journal of Play Therapy
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Wadsworth Publishing
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers
Ad Hoc Reviewer, Blackwell Publishing
Ad Hoc Reviewer, SAGE Publications
Campus/Training Representative, Federal Education Advocacy Coordinators Network,
American Psychological Association (2003 -present)
Liaison, Society for Child and Family Policy and Practice (2009 -2011)
Meyers Curriculum Vitae, page 18
Professional and University Service, con t
Society for the Teaching of Psychology
Member, Task Force on Model Teaching Competence (2011 - present)
Member, Task Force on Interdivisional Relations (2010)
Editor, E-xcellence in Teaching (monthly listserv column) (2006-2009)
Member, Task Force on Graduate Student Education and Training in Teach ing (2006-2007)
Proposal Reviewer, Program Committee for APA Convention (1997 -present)
Member, Membership Survey Task Force (2001-2002)
Chair, Graduate and Professional Issues Task Force (1999 -2000)
Chair (1996-1997) and Member (1994-1997), Executive Committee on Graduate and
Continuing Education
Chair (1997) and Member (1994-1997), McKeachie Early Career Teaching Award
Review Panel, Executive Committee on Teaching Awards
University Service
University and college service
Faculty Trustee, Roosevelt University (2010-present)
Member, Academic Affairs Committee, Board of Trustees, Roosevelt University (2010 -
present)
Director, Initiative for Child and Family Studies (200 3-present)
I developed and lead a program that promotes collaboration of Roosevelt University
faculty from
different disciplines who have a common interest in children s well -being. The
Initiative sponsors
two certificate programs, outreach activities, advocacy, lectures, and a publication
series.
Senior Fellow, Center for Teaching and Learning (2007 -present)
Advisory Board, Mansfield Institute for Social Justice and Transformation (2004 -
present)
Faculty Affiliate, Institute for Metropolitan Affairs (2007-present)
Co-chair, AAC&U Theory-to-Practice Committee (2009-present)
University Senator (2010-present)
Chair, University Faculty Personnel Committee (2010 -2011)
Member, Search Committee for Associate Provost (2011)
Mansfield Distinguished Engaged Faculty Fellow, Mansfield Institute for Social Justice
and Transformation (2008-2010)
Vice Chair, College of Arts & Sciences Council (2009 -2010)
Member, Wentworth Gardens/Roosevelt University Collaboration Task Force (2007 -2009)
Member, College of Arts & Sciences Executive Committee (2007-2008)
Mentor, College of Arts & Sciences Mentorship Project (2001 -2004; 2007-2008)
Member, Task Force on Service Learning (2003-2004 and 2007)
Faculty Advisory Board, Center for Teaching and Learning (2005-2007)
Member, University Honors Committee (2004-2006)
Member, Task Force for the Center for Teaching and Learning (2004 -2005)
Team Leader and Member, Illinois Professional Learners Partnership (1999 -2004)
Member, Task Force on the Evaluation of Teaching (2001 -2003)
Member, Arts & Sciences Advising Coordinators Committee (1999 -2001)
Member and Secretary, Task Force on Part-Time Faculty (1998-1999)
Meyers Curriculum Vitae, page 19
Professional and University Service, con t
Departmental service
Associate Chair and Director of Undergraduate Programs, Department of Psychology (2010 -
present)
My responsibilities include the oversight of the undergraduate psychology major for the
department enrolling approximately 400 students, program review, assessment of learning
in the
major upon completion, and faculty coordination of undergraduate advising.
Acting Chair, Department of Psychology (2010)
Acting chief administrator for the Department of Psychology. My responsibilities included
coordinating the work of 22 core and 50 adjunct facu lty mem
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