Vita of Fred R. McFarlane
Fred R. McFarlane, Ph.D.
Summary of Professional Qualifications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008 – presentProfessor Emeritus in Rehabilitation, Department of Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education and Co-Director of the Interwork Institute, San Diego State University
1972 - 2008Professor in Rehabilitation Counseling, San Diego State University (SDSU), San Diego, CA including the following responsibilities:
Co-Director, doctoral program in Educational Leadership (2007 to 2008)
Chair, Department of Administration, Rehabilitation, and Postsecondary Education (1985 through 1999 and 2001 to 2008)
Co-Director (founder), Interwork Institute, (1990 to present)
Doctoral Faculty, College of Education (2000 to present)
Affiliate Graduate Faculty, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado (1990 to present)
Adjunct Faculty member in Special Education, Rehabilitation and the School of Psychology, University of Arizona (1999 to 2004)
Director of Graduate Rehabilitation Programs (1972 to 2004)
Global Chair, Commission on Work and Employment, Rehabilitation International (1996 to 2002)
Director, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center of the Pacific, Interwork Institute (1994 to 2000)
1971-1972Instructor, Rehabilitation Counselor Education Program, Department of Guidance and Counseling, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia (part-time).
1970-1971Program Coordinator for Rehabilitation Services, Kelley Workshop, Inc., Athens, Georgia.
1969-1970Assistant Director and Coordinator of Rehabilitation Services, Skills, Inc., Moline, Illinois.
1968-1969Mental Health Rehabilitation Counselor, Division of Clinical Services, East Moline State Hospital, East Moline, Illinois.
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Ph.D.Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling with an emphasis in Rehabilitation, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia (1970-72).
Dissertation: "The Development and Validation of a Behavioral Assessment Instrument to Predict Work Performance in Industry and Rehabilitation."
M.S.Master of Science in Rehabilitation with emphasis in Vocational Evaluation, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin (1967-68).
B.S.Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin (1963-67).
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) #34803 (renewed through 2006; retired as of September 1, 2006)
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Teaching
Responsibilities:Taught the following doctoral, graduate rehabilitation and postsecondary education courses on campus and/or through distance education: (Re)Thinking Leadership, Program Development, Educational Leadership, Grantsmanship, Organization Development, Governance and Policy Development, Rehabilitation Leadership, Rehabilitation Foundations, Placement, Assessment, Career Development, and Counseling.
Teaching content in continuing education includes: leadership, organization development, strategic planning, mentoring, program development, human resource development, vocational assessment, communication skills, ethics and professional expectations, case management processes, and public policy.
External Support:Serve as Project Director for extramural support from international, federal, state, local, and private funding sources. The total amount from 1972 through the 2010 Fiscal Year has been over 60.00 million dollars. As an example, the content include areas such as: a) graduate education, b) distance learning and mediated technologies, c) executive leadership in human services and rehabilitation, d) University curriculum development in Afghanistan, e) lifelong learning experiences and research for human service and rehabilitation personnel, f) cultural diversity and Pacific communities, g) clinical vocational services for individuals, and h) research in workers' compensation, and disability management. Extramural support involves working with administrators and public and private agency personnel in all states, territories, and with foreign governments and organizations.
Other Education Efforts –
Dissertations:
Chaz Compton. An Exploration of the Attitude, Values, Beliefs of Young SSI/DI Beneficiaries in Postsecondary Education Regarding Work. San Diego State University. (Chair) in progress.
Donna Daly. Foster Youth Educational Attainment A Phenomenology. San Diego State University. (Chair) in progress.
Sabrina White. Transfer Shock and the Student Athlete. San Diego State University. (Chair) in progress.
Andrea Rollins. Program Evaluation of UCSD’s Implementation of Balanced Scorecard Management Techniques.San Diego State University. (Chair) in progress.
Michelle Warn, Socio-cultural elements that influence education leadership practices in the Republic of Palau. Claremont Graduate School and San Diego State University (with Professors Santa Cruz, Arguelles and DeHart), May 2009.
Ronald Hatakeyama, The California Department of Rehabilitation Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD): A Qualitative Analysis of Counselor Characteristics.University of Northern Colorado (with Vince Scalia, Katrina Rodriguez, and K. Galae’i), December 2007.
Patrick Tellei, Tellei, P., Omesubel A Ureor: Workforce development in Palau from Pre-Contact to 1999. University of San Diego (with R. Donmoyer and K. Galae’i), May 2005.
Jim E. Ellis, Total Resource Sharing Among Academic and Public Libraries in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands: A Narrative Case Study, University of San Diego (with R. Donmoyer and K. Galae’i), April, 2004.
Mina Thompson, Roles and Responsibilities of Chiefs in the Village Council of Chiefs within the Aoloau Village in American Samoa. University of San Diego (with R. Donmoyer and K. Galae’i), October 2003.
David A. Noyes, Point of Transition Service Integration Project: A Multiple-case study of a Systems Change Intervention, University of San Diego, (May 2002). Committee members: Daniel Miller (Chair), Robert Donmoyer and Caren Sax.
David Lubosky. Supervisor Leadership Style and Counselors’ Burnout: A Comparative Study of School Counselors and Rehabilitation Counselors, University of San Diego (May 2002). Committee members: Fred Galloway (Chair) and Ken Galae’i.
Thomas Siegfried. Determining the Effectiveness of Distance Education methods in providing instruction in Rehabilitation Counseling and Communication Skills in a Graduate Course of Study. University of Northern Colorado (May 2000). Committee members: Vince Scalia (Chair), Robbyn Wacker, and Kay Persichitte.
Charlotte F. Nicodemus, An Investigation of Learning Styles of Distance Learners and Face-to-Face Learners in a Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Counseling. University of Northern Colorado (May 2000). Committee members: Vince Scalia (Chair), Robbyn Wacker, and Ron Jacobs.
Theresa Lally, Cultural Factors Influencing Japanese Female College Students' Perceptions of Learning in a Web-based Environment: Implications for Web-based Instructional Designers. University of San Diego (May 2000). Committee members: Paula Corderio (Chair) and Eugene Rathswohl.
Kaido Kikkas, M.Sc., Using Internet in Rehabilitation of People with Mobility Impairments - Case Studies and Views from Estonia. Institute of Informatics, Tallinn Technical University, Estonia (1999). Dissertation Committee member.
Caren Sax, Diversity, Collaboration, Reflective Practice & Technology in Professional Education Programs: Strategic Choices for Higher Education. University of San Diego, (1999).
Dean Lindquist, Market Values in Education: Its Affect on the Principal's Model for School Governance. University of San Diego, (1998).
Isabel Ries, The Importance of Site Facilitators in the New Directions in Distance Learning Project. University of San Diego, (1998).
Glen Peterson, An Analysis of Participation, Progress, and Outcome of Individuals From Diverse Racial and Ethnic Backgrounds in the Public Vocational Rehabilitation Program in Nevada. University of Northern Colorado, (1995).
Robert B. Hall, Factors Contributing To Return To Work Outcomes and Costs in California's Workers' Compensation Vocational Rehabilitation Program. University of Northern Colorado (1994).
Clarence L. Amaral, II, Formative Evaluation of a Senior Partial Hospital Program Utilizing the Community-Oriented Program Environment Scale. University of Humanistic Studies, San Diego, CA (1994).
Faculty Sponsor for Michele Caputo for the California Pre-Doctoral Scholarship Program (1999-00 AY).
Member of seven graduate thesis committees at SDSU and two graduate student theses from the degree program in Rehabilitation Science through the University of Maastricht, the Netherlands
Journal Articles:
Patterson, J. B., McFarlane, F. R., & Sax, C. (2006). Challenges to a legacy: Retaining CORE accreditation of rehabilitation counselor education programs. Rehabilitation Education, 19(4), 203-214.
Upton, T.D., Benshoff, J. and McFarlane, F. “Empowerment beliefs of rehabilitation counselor educators: Relevancy for Rehabilitation Administrators”, Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 2004, Vol.28 (3).
McFarlane, F., Dew, D., Enriquez, M., Schroeder, F. “Rehabilitation Leaders: The Challenges to Build Tomorrow’s Organizations”, Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, Vol. 27, (3 and 4), 2003, pp. 71 – 82.
McFarlane, Fred R., Baars, A., Stevens, B., and Warn, M. (2002). Effectiveness of distance education as ameans for graduate education -a Study of two student groups. Retrieved March 24, 2002, from
McFarlane, Fred R., Marshall, Catherine, Juarez, Lourdes Garcia, and Gonzalez Claudia Santiago. From the Ground Up: the dos and don’ts of building a grassroots organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities in an underdeveloped area. Rehab Management International, vol. 10 (1), Fall 2000, pp. 26-27.
Eldridge, McNamara, Stensrud, Gilbride, Hendren, Siegfried, and McFarlane. "Distance Education: A look at Five Programs", Rehabilitation Education, Vol. 13 (3), 1999, pp. 231-248.
McFarlane, Fred R. "The Expanded Importance of the Rehabilitation Professionals in the 21st Century" Japanese Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, published by the Japan Society of Vocational Rehabilitation, No. 12, 1999, pp. 53 - 59. (refinement of keynote address in Okayama, Japan in July 1998).
McFarlane, Fred R., “The Expanded Importance and Expectations for Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education in Rehabilitation”, Rehabilitation Education, Vol. 13 (1), pp. 3-15, 1999.
McFarlane, Fred R. "Personnel Development in the Field of Disability with a Focus on Employment Outcomes," Disability and Society, Vol. 13 (4), pp. 575-585, 1998.
McFarlane, Fred R. and Dew, Donald W. “Position paper on the Appropriations Needs of Title III of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended, to meet the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development”, Rehabilitation Education, Vol. 12(2), pp.161-167, 1998.
McFarlane, Fred R. and Galea'i, Ken, "Embracing Diversity in Rehabilitation Within Pacific Cultures," American Rehabilitation, Vol. 22(2), pp. 20-28, Summer 1996.
McFarlane, Fred R., and Turner, Thomas. "A Glimpse into the Future for Technology and Distance Learning." Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, Vol. 19(4), pp. 327-328, 1995.
McFarlane, Fred R.; Harrison, Patrick; Saba, Fred; Bussell, Linda; & Turner, Tom. "Region IX Distance Learning Through Telecommunications," Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, Vol. 18 (2), May 1994.
Libsack, L and McFarlane, Fred R. Evaluation of Testing Process or "Testing Your Teenager Can Be Harmful to Your Mental Health," Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Bulletin, Volume 27 (1), Spring 1994.
Jacobs, Ron; McFarlane, Fred R.; and Wilson, Sandra Jo. "Vocational Rehabilitation in California Preliminary Analysis: Impact of the California Workers' Compensation Reform Act of 1989," NARPPS Journal, Vol. 7(3), Summer, 1992.
McFarlane, Fred R.; and Griswold, Peter. "Leadership in Rehabilitation: Challenges and Future Directions," Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, Vol. 16(3), August 1992.
McFarlane, Fred R. "Careers in Rehabilitation: What Does the Future Hold?" American Rehabilitation, Vol. 18(2), Fall, 1992.
Wesolek, John; and McFarlane, Fred R. "Vocational Assessment and Evaluation in the USA," Rehabilitation Network, No. 25, Fall, 1992.
Chamley, John D.; McFarlane, Fred R.; Young, Russell L.; and Caprio, Ellen. "Overcoming the Super Principal Complex? Shared and Informed Decision Making," NASSP Bulletin, January 1992.
Wesolek, John; and McFarlane, Fred R. "Perceived Needs for Vocational Assessment as Determined by Consumer of Vocational Assessment Results," Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Bulletin, Vol. 24(2), Summer, 1991.
McFarlane, Fred R., "Strategic Planning in Rehabilitation: What is the Future," Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, Vol. 13(4), September 1989.
McFarlane, Fred R.; and Hall, Robert B. "Expand Vocational Rehabilitation in Workers' Compensation," Journal of Rehabilitation in the Private Sector, Vol. 4(2), 1989.
Chamley, John D.; McFarlane, Fred R.; and Young, Russell L. "Counselor-Consultant: A Complex Imperative," California Association for Counseling and Development, Vol. 8, 1987.
Emener, William G.; and McFarlane, Fred R. "A Futuristic Model of Rehabilitation Education," Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, Vol. 16(4), 1986.
Brockman, Robert; Kite, Jack; and McFarlane, Fred R. "Placement Implementation: A Training Approach," American Rehabilitation, Vol. 10(1), Jan-March 1984, pp. 27-31.
McFarlane, Fred R.; and Frost, Delbert. "Rehabilitation Directions - Feast, Famine, or Extinction in the 1980's," Journal of Rehabilitation, June 1981.
Brenes, Lana; and McFarlane, Fred R. "Accountability: The Case Review Process in Rehabilitation," Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, Spring, 1981.
Sullivan, Michael B.; Vincent, Noreen; and McFarlane, Fred R. "Advocacy Impact Training: A Model for Local Government," Journal of Rehabilitation 1979, Vol. 45(4), 38-41.
Feinberg, Larry; and McFarlane, Fred R. "Setting-Based Factors in Rehabilitation Counselor Role Variability," Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, Summer, 1979, Vol. 10(2).
McFarlane, Fred R.; and DiPaola, Sue. "Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Evaluator, and Work Adjustment Specialists: Are These Professionals Different?" Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, Vol. 10(3), Fall, 1979, pp. 148-153.
Sullivan, Michael B.; and McFarlane, Fred R. "Training Needs Identification and Assessment of Rehabilitation Counselors," Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, Vol. 22(2), December 1978, pp. 141-145.
Lytel, Robert; Jones, Richard D.; and McFarlane, Fred R. "Status of Vocational Evaluation in Rehabilitation Counselor Education Curriculum," Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, Winter, 1975, Vol. 6(4).
McFarlane, Fred R. "Behavioral Assessment: A Vital Tool for the Inmate's Rehabilitation," Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Bulletin, Vol. 5(4), December, 1972.
Monographs:
Hall, R.; McFarlane, Fred R.; Nelson, A., & Siegfried, T. Evaluation of Permanent Disability and Workers' Compensation: Methodology, Public Law and Policy, and Re-Employment of the Injured Worker, San Diego: Interwork Institute, San Diego State University (1994).
Atkins, Bobbie J.; McFarlane, Fred R.; and Libsack, Linda. Aging, Minorities, and Disability. San Diego: University Center on Aging, San Diego State University, (1994).
McFarlane, Fred R.; and Huff, T. Development and Direction of Rehabilitation Efforts in the Pacific Basin: A Contextual Overview, World Rehabilitation Fund: New York (1990).
Huff, Tania; Casey, Emmett; and McFarlane, Fred R. Specific Learning Disabilities: A Competency-Based Training Program for Vocational Rehabilitation Practitioners, Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program, IX, San Diego State University (September 1989).
McFarlane, Fred R.; Bellinger, Fred; Paulsen, Art; Wesolek, John; and Modal, Thomas, Consumer's Guide to Evaluate Work Samples, E & F Vocational Services, Athens, GA (1988).
Harris, Mary Lou; and McFarlane, Fred R. Leisure Skills in Rehabilitation Services, San Diego State University Rehabilitation Center (October 1978).
McFarlane, Fred R.; and Sullivan, Michael B. Model State Plan Concept for Operational Staff Training Plan: Nevada Rehabilitation Division, Nevada Rehabilitation Division, 1977.
Brenes, Lana; Jones, Richard D.; and McFarlane, Fred R. Placement Training Project, San Diego State University Rehabilitation Center (June 1975).
McFarlane, Fred R.; and Mueller, Paul. Test of Standard Two, San Diego State University Rehabilitation Center (June 1975).
Jones, Richard D.; McGraw, Michael; and McFarlane, Fred R. Medical Consultants - An Integral Element in the Rehabilitation Process, San Diego State University Rehabilitation Center (June 1975).
McFarlane, Fred R.; Hillis, Ray; Johnson, Bob; and Meadow, Lloyd. Study of the Region IX Task Force on: Graduate Preparation in Rehabilitation Counseling, Rehabilitation Counselor Program, San Diego State University (October 1973).
McFarlane, Fred R.; and Manjos, Thelma. Proceedings on Delivery of Services to the Blind: Administrative and Evaluative Issues, Rehabilitation Counselor Program, San Diego State University (June 1973).
McFarlane, Fred R. Utilization of Clinical Psychologist in the Georgia Correctional System, Georgia Department of Corrections (June 1972).
Chapters:
McFarlane, Fred R.; and McFarlane, Cheryl L., Case Study of a Brain-Injured Woman," in Casebook for Rehabilitation in the Private Sector, by J. Field, E & F Vocational Services, Athens, GA, 1987.
McFarlane, Fred R.; and Chamley, John D., "Practice of Supervision: An Individual and Proactive Approach," Chapter in the Rehabilitation Administration and Supervision, by Emener, Smits, and Luck, Baltimore: University Park Press, 1981.
McFarlane, Fred R.; and Brenes, Lana, "The Case Review Schedule for Program Evaluation," Chapter in Program Evaluation in Rehabilitation, R. Crystal and K. Reagles, Rehabilitation Research Institute, University of Michigan, August, 1980.
Jones, Richard D.; and McFarlane, Fred R., Counseling Impact on Vocational Evaluation, Vocational Evaluation and Rehabilitation Services, Springfield, Illinois; C. Thomas Publishers, 1973.
Other Publications:
Forward written for the text by Professor Dr. R. Brinkmann, Techniken der Personalentwicklung, Heidelberg, Germany: I.H. Sauer-Verlag GmbH, 1999.
Seminar Organizer, Chair and Proceedings Editor, "Training and Employment Strategies: Perspectives from Research, Practice, and the Consumer", sponsored by the Vocational Commission, Rehabilitation International, London, England, September 7, 1999.
Guest Editor, "Topical trends in Supported Employment Research", GALD*NET Research Digest, vol. 1(1), September 1999 (electronic digest:
Guest Editor, Special Issue: Continuing Education for Rehabilitation Personnel. Rehabilitation Education, Vol. 13 (1), 1999
McFarlane, Fred R. Congressional Proposals to Dismantle the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, Vol. 19, (2), pp. 165-170, 1995
McFarlane, Fred R. "Response to Habeck, et al, Determining the Significance of the Disability Management Movement for Rehabilitation Counselor Education." Rehabilitation Education, Vol. 8 (3), 1994.
Wesolek, John; and McFarlane, Fred R., "Current Developments in Vocational Assessment and Evaluation in the USA," Report of the Seminar of the Vocational Commission - Rehabilitation International, September 1991, Hoensbroek Institute, Holland.
McFarlane, Fred R., "Our Community in the Year 2000," National Rehabilitation Administration Association Newsletter, Vol. 23 (1), Spring, 1990.
Co-Editor (with W. Emener and R. Parker) of the Joint National Rehabilitation Counselor Association and Vocational Evaluation and Work Adjustment Association Issue, Spring, 1978.
McFarlane, Fred R., Reaction to Rehabilitation Counselor Certification and Certification Maintenance, in Proceedings of Annual Conference for NCRE and CSAVR, Rehabilitation Counselor Education Program, Mississippi State University, 1978.
PRESENTATIONS
International
Presenter and Primary Facilitator. EPR workshop for directors 2010: client self-determination and implications for organizational growth among EPR members. European Platform for Rehabilitation, Voss, Norway, March 3 to 5, 2010.
Presenter, Seminar: Person-Centred Planning in Rehabilitation, European Platform for Rehabilitation, Brussels, Belgium, March 8 and 9, 2010.
Faculty lecturer, Seminar:Mentoring, Coaching and Moviating, European Platform for Rehabilitation, Helliomare, Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, June 25-26, 2008.
Presenter, Seminar: Outcome Measurements, European Platform for Rehabilitation, Brussels, Belgium, June 23 – 24, 2008
Presenter (with Lena Rodriguez), Improving School-to-Work Transition for All Students. 50th Anniversary, China National Institute for Educational Research, Beijing, China, January 23, 2007.
Presenter, Inclusive Education: A movement to Student-centered Education, China National Institute for Educational Research, Beijing, China, October 27, 2006.
Keynote Presenter, Principles and Essentials of Benchmarking between Organizations, European Platform for Rehabilitation, Annual General Seminar, Oslo, Norway, September 28 and 29, 2006
Facilitator, The Vintage Event on the further development of the European Platform for Rehabilitation, Porto, Portugal, June 21 to 23, 2006.
Faculty lecturer, Continuum of Services: Interdisciplinary and Interdepartmental Strategies, European Platform for Rehabilitation, Hoensbrueck, The Netherlands, October 3 and 4, 2005 and Oslo, Norway, September 2006.