Richard Deaner
Program Director
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Research. Counseling & Curriculum
Administration
Department of The Graduate School
- RDEANER@augusta.edu
- (706) 729-2443
- UH 303
Education
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Ph.D., Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
University of South Carolina -, 2006
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MED, Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Lynchburg College, 1998
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BA, Psychology, General
University of Virginia, 1994
Certifications
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Licensed Professional Counselor – GA (LPC #006207)
2010
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Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS; #3506)
Center for Credentialing & Education (CCE), 2020
Awards & Honors
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• Nominee for Augusta University Teaching Excellence Award (2018)
2018
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ACA Counselor Educator Advocacy Award
American Counseling Association, 2017
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University System of Georgia Regents' Teaching Excellence Award
USG Regents, 2016
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Nominee for College of Education Outstanding Teaching Award
2015
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Recipient of the GRU Outstanding Teaching Award
2013
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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COUN 6660
Communication Skills in Coun
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COUN 6910
Internship I-CMHC
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COUN 6930
Internship II-CMHC
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COUN 6950
Prob & Issues in Practice of C: Prob/Issues in Prac Counseling
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COUN 6840
Intro to Addictions Counseling
Teaching Interests
I strive to provide a dynamic learning environment in which students are actively engaged with meaningful dialogue, reflection, and inquiry.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Listening to Learn: Using Songs in the Classroom to Enhance Skill Acquisition for Counselors-in-Training, 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Every Student Succeeds Act: A Call to Action for School Counselors, 2019
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Navigating Fight, Flight, or Freeze: Developing Courage and Freedom to Act., 2018
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Ethical Issues in Supervision, 2015
Other
- Case critique of Barbara, 2015
Other
Research Interests
I've worked as a counselor with children and families in Virginia, South Carolina, and Georgia. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). My research interests include counselor preparation, assessment, ethics, counseling theory, and music.
Department Service
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Department Pre-Tenure Committee
2015 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Program Coordinator of Counselor Education
2014 - Present
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Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society Faculty Advisor
2010 - Present
Role: Faculty Advisor
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New Student Orientation Training
2007 - Present
Role: Other
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Coordinator of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
2017 - 2019
College Service
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College of Education (COE) Promotion & Tenure Committee
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Department of Advanced Studies & Innovation Chair Search Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Department of Advanced Studies & Innovation Pre-Tenure Committee
2019 - 2020
Role: Committee Member
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Department of Kinesiology Pre-Tenure Committee
2020 - 2020
Role: Committee Member
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College of Education (COE) Promotion and Tenure Committee
2015 - 2019
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Faculty Advisor Augusta University Rugby Club
2024 - Present
Role: Student Org Advisor (Non-Professional Org)
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Augusta University Student Affairs Committee
2016 - 2020
Role: Committee Member
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College of Education Senate Representative
2017 - 2018
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Faculty Senate Liaison to Augusta University Curriculum & Academic Policies Committee
2017 - 2018
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Augusta University Communication Committee--w/ Dr. C. Rychly
2014 - 2017
Role: Committee Member
Professional Service
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Chi Sigma Iota Faculty Advisor (International Counseling Honor Society)
2007 - Present
Role: Other
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CACREP Counselor Education Program Faculty Liaison
2015 - 2022
Role: Other
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Georgia American Counseling Association Leadership Council
2020 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
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LPC Supervisor for LAPC Counselors working at Student Counseling and Psychological Services at Augusta University
2017 - 2020
Role: Other
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American Counseling Association (ACA) Ethics Committee
2016 - 2020
Role: Member
