FULL CURRICULUM VITAE
CAREN L. SAX, EdD, CRCProfessor
Department of Administration, Rehabilitation, and
Postsecondary Education
San Diego State University / Interwork Institute
6367 Alvarado Court, #350
San Diego, CA 92120
619/594-7183
619/594-3320 (fax)
I. EDUCATION
A. Institution
/ Date / Degree / Major FieldUniversity of San Diego / 5/1999 / Ed.D. / Leadership Studies
Organizational and Systems Change
San Diego State University / 5/1997 1/1997 / Graduate
Certificates / Disability Management
Rehabilitation Administration
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona / 12/1982 / M.S.Ed. / Special Education
Individuals with Significant Disabilities
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, Illinois / 5/1975 / B.S. / Special Education/Elementary Education
* Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, #00045824
B. Title of Dissertation: Diversity, collaboration, reflective practice, and technology in professional education programs: Strategic choices for higher education.
II. TEACHING POSITIONS AND RANKS HELD
Institution / Rank / Date / College/DepartmentSan Diego State University / Professor
(Dept. Chair, 8/08-)
Associate professor
(RCP Coordinator, 2005-08)
Assistant professor / 8/2005 -
8/2002 – 05
8/1999 - 02 / Dept. of Administration, Rehabilitation, & Postsecondary Education
(College of Education)
University of Northern Colorado / Graduate lecturer/
doctoral faculty / 3/2004 - 08 / Human Rehabilitation
San Diego State University / Lecturer / 7/1990 -5/1999 / Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Teacher Education
University of North Texas / Adjunct Faculty / 2001 - 12 / Rehabilitation Technology
(via distance education)
Grossmont Community College / Faculty Member / 1998-99 / Health Sciences Education (Disability Services)
University of Guam / Adjunct Faculty / 1/1998-5/1998 / Rehabilitation Technology
(via distance education)
Awards/Honors
Cal-TASH Robert Gaylord-Ross Memorial Award, 2015
Outstanding Faculty Member, College of Education, Department of ARPE, 2014
2008-09 Alumni Association Awards for Outstanding Faculty Contributions to the University (for the College of Education), Monty Award
Office of International Programs. Faculty International Travel Grant: Implementing International Internships and Research Experiences for Rehabilitation Counseling and Postsecondary Education Graduate Students in China (with Dr. Hampton) (fall 2008)
Office of International Programs. Faculty International Travel Grant: Institutionalizing internships for rehabilitation counseling graduate students in Ireland (fall 2005)
Professors helping Professors Program, SDSU Foundation Sponsored Research Development (spring 2004 for 2005-06 with Dr. Charles Degeneffe)
National Council on Rehabilitation Education New Career in Rehabilitation Award, 2002
Outstanding Faculty Member, College of Education, Department of ARPE, 2002
The Association for Persons with Significant Disabilities (TASH) Collaboration Award, 1995
III. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
Articles in Refereed Journals
Bauer, S., Elsaesser, L., Scherer, M., Sax, C., & Arthanat, S. (2014). Promoting a standard for assistive technology service delivery. Technology and Disability, 26(1), 39-48.
Garcia-Navarrete, S., Sax, C., & Levine, J. (2012). The effects of using OUR READING TOOLBOX: The reading-thinking connection in a community college developmental reading class. NADE (National Association for Developmental Education) Digest, 6(1), 75-87.
Baker, J. H., & Sax, C. L. (2012). Building a culture of evidence: A case study of a California community college. Journal of Applied Research in the Community College, 12(2), 1-9.
Barzegarian, B. & Sax, C. L. (2011). Incorporation of assistive technology device selection and referrals into rehabilitation practise. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, 6(5), 378-385. [doi:10.3109/17483107.2011.580902]
Bobroff, S., & Sax, C. L. (2010). The effects of peer tutoring interview skills training with transition-age youth with disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 33, 143-157.
Sax, C. L., & Twomey, H. D. (2008). Lifelong learning for rehabilitation professionals. Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 32, 85-93.
Hampton, N. Z., & Sax, C. (2008). Introduction and overview of the special issue in international rehabilitation education, Rehabilitation Education, 21, 219-221.
Scherer, M. J., McAnaney, D., & Sax, C. (2006). Opportunity is possibility; performance is action: Measuring participation. Disability & Rehabilitation, 28(23), 1467-1471.
Hart, D., Grigal, M., Sax, C., Martinez, D., & Will, M. (2006). Postsecondary education options for students with intellectual disabilities. Research to Practice, 45, 1-4.
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.
Moore, S. F., Degiorgio, L., Kampfe, C. M., Porter, D. F., Sax, C., McAllan, L., Sales, A. P., & Smith, S. M. (2006). Rehabilitation student perceptions of web-based learning. Rehabilitation Education, 20(1), 31-41.
Scherer, M. J., Sax, C. L., & Glueckauf, R. (2005). Activities and participation: The need to include assistive technology in rehabilitation. Rehabilitation Education, 19(2 & 3), 177-190.
Sax, C. L. (2005). Book clubs: Making meaning of disability. Rehabilitation Education, 19(1), 63-68.
Scherer, M.J., Sax, C., Vanbiervliet, A., Cushman, L.A., & Scherer, J.V. (2005). Predictors of assistive technology use: The importance of personal and psychosocial factors. Disability and Rehabilitation, 27(21), 1321-1331.
Noyes, D., & Sax, C. (2004). Changing systems for transition: Students, families, and professionals working together. Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 39(1), 35-44.
Thoma, C. A., & Sax, C. L. (2003). Self-determination: What do rehabilitation counseling students know and where do they learn it? Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 19(2), 89-94.
Certo, N. J., Mautz, D., Pumpian, I., Sax, C., Smalley, K., Wade, H., Noyes, D., Luecking, R., Wechsler, J., & Batterman, N. (2003). A review and discussion of a model for seamless transition to adulthood. Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 38(1), 3-17.
Sax, C. (2002). Assistive technology education: An online model for rehabilitation professionals. Disability and Rehabilitation, 24(1-3), 144-151.
Sax, C., & Fisher, D. (2001). Using qualitative action research to effect change: Teachers becoming reflective practitioners. Teacher Education Quarterly, 28(2), 71-80.
Sax. C. (2001). Using technology to enhance learning. The California Reader, 34(2), 14-19. Reprinted in D. Fisher, D. Lapp, & J. Flood (Eds.) Sound practices in teaching reading: The national reading panel recommendations come alive in the classroom (pp. 145-151). Costa Mesa, CA: California Reading Association.]
Fisher, D., Sax, C., & Grove, K. (2000). The resilience of changes promoting inclusiveness in an urban elementary school. Elementary School Journal, 100(3).
Fisher, D., & Sax, C. (1999). Noticing differences between secondary and post-secondary education: Extending Agran, Snow, and Swaner’s discussion. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 24(4), 303-305.
Fisher, D., Sax, C., Rodifer, K., & Pumpian, I. (1999). Teachers' perspectives of curriculum and climate changes: Benefits of inclusive education. Journal for a Just and Caring Education, 5(3), 256-268.
Fisher, D., Pumpian, I., & Sax, C. (1998). High school students attitudes about and recommendations for their peers with significant disabilities. Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, 23(3), 272-282.
Fisher, D., Sax, C., & Pumpian, I. (1998). Parent and careproviders impressions of different educational models. Remedial and Special Education, 19, 173-180.
Fisher, D., Sax, C., Pumpian, I., Rodifer, K., & Kreikemeirer, P. (1997). Including all students in the high school reform agenda. Education and Treatment of Children, 20, 59-67.
Sax, C., Fisher, D., & Pumpian, I. (1996). Outcomes for students with severe disabilities: Case studies on the use of assistive technology in inclusive classrooms. Technology & Disability, 5, 327-334.
Fisher, D., Sax, C., & Pumpian, I. (1996). From intrusion to inclusion: Myths and realities in our schools. The Reading Teacher, 49, 580-584.
Articles in Refereed Conference Proceedings
Edelstein, E., & Sax, C. (2014). Diffusion of innovation: Neuroscience and architecture from pedagogy to practice. Academy of Neuroscience for Architecture 2014. San Diego, 32-33.
Duffin, D., & Sax, C. (2009). Creating an inclusive synergy between user focused and environmental approaches in further and higher education. In P.L. Emiliani, L. Burzagli, A. Como, F. Gabbanini, A. Salminen (Eds.), Assistive Technology from Adapted Equipment to Inclusive Environments (Proceedings of the 10th European Conference for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe), Assistive Technology Research Series, 25, 652-657.
Duffin, D., Sax, C, & Scherer, M. (2007). Flexible responses within rigid systems: AT assessment & acquisition in Ireland & US. In E.G. Eizmendi, J. M. Azkoitia, & G. Craddock (Eds.), Challenges for Assistive Technology (Proceedings of the 9th European Conference for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe), Assistive Technology Research Series, 20, 573-578.
Sax, C., & Scherer, M. J. (2006). AT assessment goes electronic: It’s now easier to obtain consumer input and assessment results. Proceedings of the RESNA 28th International Conference. Arlington, VA: RESNA Press.
May-Newman, K., Newman, P., Sax, C., & Miyares, U. (2006). A partnership for senior design projects in biomedical and mechanical engineering. ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, San Diego, CA.
Sax, C., & Scherer, M. J. (2005). Predictors of assistive technology use: The unimportance of age. Proceedings of the RESNA 28th International Conference, Arlington, VA: RESNA Press.
Sax, C., Duffin, D., & Boyle, B. (2004). International interdisciplinary collaboration in assistive technology. Center On Disabilities Technology And Persons With Disabilities Conference 2004. [Online]. Available: http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf/2004/proceedings/261.htm
Scherer, M., Sax, C., Cushman, L., Wilson, R., Ives, J., & Vanbiervliet, A. G. (2004). The revised and improved matching person & technology assessment process and forms. Proceedings of the19th Annual International Conference of Technology and Persons with Disabilities, [On-line]. Available: http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf/2004/proceedings/18.htm
Sax, C., Duffin, D., Boyle, B. (2003). Building capacity through interdisciplinary collaboration. In G. M. Craddock, L. P. McCormack, R.B. Reilly, & H. T. P. Knops (Eds.), Assistive Technology – Shaping the Future, AAATE ‘03, Assistive Technology Research Series, 11, 1062-1066.
Sax, C., & Duke, S. (2003). Distance education: Strategies for teaching and learning. Proceedings of the18th Annual International Conference of Technology and Persons with Disabilities, [On-line]. Available: http://www.csun.edu/cod.
Sax, C., & Duke, S. (2002). Integration of AT education by rehabilitation professionals. In R. Simpson (Ed.), Proceedings of the RESNA 25th International Conference, Technology & Disability: Research, Design, Practice, and Policy (pp. 189-191). Arlington, VA: RESNA Press.
Sax, C. (2002). Book clubs for professional development: Using disability literature. TASH 2000 Conference Yearbook, 72-75.
Sax, C., & Scherer, M. J. (2001). Rehabilitation professionals’ roles in accessing assistive technology. Proceedings of the16th Annual International Conference of Technology and Persons with Disabilities, [On-line]. Available: http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf2001/proceedings/0154sax.html
Sax, C. (2000). Do systems really change? The point of transition service integration project. TASH 1999 Conference Yearbook, 163-169.
Sax, C. (2000). Distance education: Taking it to the next level. Proceedings of the RESNA 2000 Annual Conference, 291-293.
Sax. C. (1999). Disability policy issues in the Caribbean. Proceedings of the RESNA ’99 Annual Conference, 160-162.
Sax, C. (1999, March). Incorporating distance communication strategies into teaching and learning about assistive technology. Proceedings of the14th Annual International Conference of Technology and Persons with Disabilities, Los Angeles, CA.
Sax, C. (1998). Learning from a distance: Assistive technology training for rehabilitation counselors. Proceedings of the RESNA ‘98 Annual Conference, 311-313.
Sax, C. (1998). Distance learning takes on new dimensions. Proceedings of the 13th Annual International Conference of Technology and Persons with Disabilities, [On-line]. Available: www.csun/cod.edu.
Sax, C. (1997). From snake lights to power drills: Using adaptive devices to support students with disabilities in schools. Proceedings of the RESNA ’97 Annual Conference, 125-127.
Sax, C., Grant, J., & Hanzlik, J. (1996). Customizing adaptation for job development: A case study. Proceedings of the RESNA ’96 Annual Conference, 377-379.
Sax, C. (1995). Jet skiing for fun and (non)-profit: Adaptations for recreation and small business development. Proceedings of the RESNA ‘95 Annual Conference, 532-534.
Sax, C., & Szeto, A. (1995). Project TRANS-TRAIN: Strategies for delivering preservice and inservice training on the development of customized assistive technology devices. Proceedings of the 10th Annual International Conference of Technology and Persons with Disabilities, [On-line]. Available: www.csun/cod.edu.
Sax, C., Smaby, N., Tung, D., Grant, J., & Kozole, K. (1994). The successful integration of assistive technology and job development for an individual with a disability: A case study. Proceedings of the RESNA ’94 Annual Conference, 492-494.
Sax, C., & Kozole, K. (1994). Consumer-driven tech teams: Creating customized adaptations. Proceedings of the Ninth Annual International Conference of Technology and Persons with Disabilities, [On-line]. Available: www.csun/cod.edu.
Chapters in Books
Scherer, M. J., & Sax, C. L. (2010). Measures of assistive technology predisposition and use. In E. Mpofu & T. Oakland (Eds.), Rehabilitation and Health Assessment: Applying ICF Guidelines (pp. 229 – 254). New York: Springer Publishing.
Sax, C. L., & Noyes, D. A. (2008). Interagency collaboration: It takes communication to support transitions. In F. R. Rusch (Ed.), Beyond high school: Preparing adolescents for tomorrow’s challenges (2nd ed.), (pp. 160-175). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education.
Scherer, M. J., & Sax, C. L. (2004). Technology in rehabilitation counseling. In T. F. Riggar & D. R. Maki (Eds.), The profession and practice of rehabilitation counseling (pp. 271-288). New York: Springer.
Sax, C. (2003). Lessons from New York City’s Pathfinders project: It’s never too late to start doing good work. In D. Fisher (Ed.), Inclusive urban schools: Lessons learned in big city schools (pp. 205-211). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.
Sax, C. (2002). Assistive technology online instruction: Expanding the dimensions of learning communities. In M. J. Scherer (Ed.) Assistive technology: Matching device and consumer for successful rehabilitation, (pp. 213-227). Washington, DC: APA Books.
Sax, C. (2002). Person centered planning: More than a strategy. In C. L. Sax & C. A. Thoma, Transition assessment: Wise practices for quality lives (pp. 13-24). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.
Sax, C. L., & Thoma, C. A. (2002). “I don’t want to count money at home anymore!” From planning to action. In C. L. Sax & C, A. Thoma, Transition assessment: Wise practices for quality lives (pp. 133-139). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.
Certo, N. J., Sax, C., Pumpian, I., Mautz, D., Smalley, K., Wade, H., & Noyes, D. (2002). Transition service integration model for students with significant support needs: Ensuring that the last day of school is no different than the day after. In C. L. Sax & C, A. Thoma, Transition assessment: Wise practices for quality lives (pp. 119-131). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.
Fisher, D. & Sax, C. (2002). For whom the test is scored: Assessments, the school experience, and more. In C. L. Sax & C, A. Thoma, Transition assessment: Wise practices for quality lives (pp. 1-12). Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes.