Meredith Rausch
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Research. Counseling & Curriculum
Bio
Meredith A. Rausch received her Ph.D from the University of Iowa in 2015. Her research focuses on underserved populations, particularly LGBTQ+ individuals and women, and mentorship.
Education
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Ph.D., Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
University of Iowa, 2015
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MS, Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
University of Wisconsin - Whit, 2010
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BA, Speech Communication and Rhetoric
University of Wisconsin - Whit, 2001
Certifications
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Online Teaching Certification
Center for Instructional Innovation, Augusta University, 2020
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National Certified Counselor
National Board of Certified Counselors, 2014
Awards & Honors
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NBCC Servant Leadership Award
NBCC, 2024
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Women Leaders to Look up to in 2024
Passion Vista, 2023
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Marquis Who's Who of 2023
Marquis American Publishing Company, 2023
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College of Education and Human Development Outstanding Faculty Award
Augusta University, 2023
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College of Education and Human Development Research Award
Augusta University, 2023
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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COUN 6700
Couples and Family Counseling
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COUN 6870
Gender and Sexuality Issues
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COUN 6770
Crisis Intervention Counseling
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COUN 6760
Diversity Sensitivity in Coun
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COUN 6850
Tx Planning and Intervention
Teaching Interests
Counseling Theories
Couples and Family Counseling
Crisis Counseling
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Trauma-Informed counseling for individuals who have an intellectual developmental disorder: Considerations for mental health counselors., 2024
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Generation alpha students: Connecting, educating, and relating. , 2023
Journal Article, Academic Journal
- Rausch, M.A. & GaA review of foster care in professional counseling journals: A 31-year content analysis. , 2022
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Emergency support for faculty: Adherence to best practices in designing, developing, and implementing virtual training during a pandemic, 2022
Journal Article, Professional Journal
- Protective relational factors of lesbian couples navigating the fertility process, 2022
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Research Interests
Women
Veterans
LGBTQ+
Mentorship
Fertility & Healthcare
Department Service
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Faculty Mentor--R Rohloff
2024 - Present
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Promotion and Tenure Committee
2024 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Faculty Mentor--N. Koerber
2024 - Present
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Faculty Mentor--R Moreno
2023 - Present
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Counselor Education Faculty Search
2021 - Present
Role: Committee Member
College Service
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Chair Elect COE Assembly
2020 - Present
Role: Other
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Associate Dean Search Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Individual Pre-Tenure Organizational Project
2019 - Present
Role: Other
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COE Rights & Responsibilities Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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COE Bylaw Review, Ad Hoc Committee
2019 - Present
Role: Committee Member
University Service
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Interdisciplinary Research Retreat
2022 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
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Faculty Development Committee
2017 - Present
Role: Other
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Committee
2016 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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LGBTQ Panel
2016 - Present
Role: Guest Speaker
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Augusta University Chapter of the Association of the United States Army
2016 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting
Professional Service
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LGBTQ+ Family: An Interdisciplinary Journal
2022 - Present
Role: Editorial Review Board Member
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Dissertation Committee, J. Littleton
2022 - Present
Role: Member
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Journal of Homosexuality
2020 - Present
Role: Reviewer, Journal Article
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Navigating Post-Doctoral Career Placement, Research, and Professionalism
2020 - Present
Role: Editorial Review Board Member
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Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision
2020 - Present
Role: Reviewer
Public Service
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Performance Learning Center
2024 - Present
Role: Guest Speaker
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American Counseling Association
2013 - Present
Role: Other
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Evans High School
2021 - 2021
Role: Other
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Supplying Education
2021 - 2021
Role: Program Organizer
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Cumbie Center Walk for Domestic Violence Awareness
2021 - 2021
Role: Member
