Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Counseling Center director named
B. Thomas Longwell
At USI he will oversee all aspects of the University's counseling program including the eligibility assessment, testing, and case management for qualified students with disabilities. His responsibilities will include a role in crisis management administration, suicide-prevention activities, and skills in dealing with substance abuse and women's issues. "Dr. Longwell brings a wealth of experience working with a student population much like ours," said Barry Schonberger, USI dean of students. "His enthusiasm for student success, coupled with the desire to collaborate with all aspects of the University community, provides for an exciting future for the Counseling Center." Longwell holds a professional doctorate in clinical psychology from Pacific University in Oregon and a Master of Science degree in behavior analysis and therapy from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. His undergraduate work was completed at Purdue University. While at EKU, Longwell conducted psychological assessment of students and assisted students diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other conditions. He also developed and revised clinical procedures and created a manual of policies and procedures to add efficiency to the office. He made presentations to students, parents, and University staff on such topics as stress management, mental health challenges, and active listening and identifying distress. He collaborated with faculty and staff on issues related to mental health and student success. As part of the crisis management and suicide prevention efforts at EKU, Longwell created a comprehensive decision-making tree to assist with communication. During his doctoral internship, Longwell conducted psychological testing with the express goal of assessing for attention deficits, learning disabilities, and other factors that inhibit academic and personal success. Longwell has worked at the Psychological Service Center in Portland, Oregon, and for Project 12-Ways in Carbondale, Illinois. He holds membership in the Kentucky Psychological Association and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. |
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