Dr. Michael Burton
Professor - Program Director
Counseling
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Dr. Michael Burton Professor - Program Director Counseling
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| Academic Degrees |
Ed.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 1975
Blacksburg, Virginia
Major: Counseling
Minor: Higher Education Administration
M.A. West Virginia University, 1971
Morgantown, West Virginia
Major: Counseling
B.S. West Virginia State College, 1967
Institute, West Virginia
Major: Biology
Minor: Social Studies
| Professional Experience |
Professor/Program Director (2001-Present)
Marshall University Graduate College
South Charleston, WV 25303
Associate Professor/Program Director (1992-2000)
Marshall University Graduate College
Associate Professor (1991-1992)
Marshall University Graduate College
Program Director (1987-91)
University of West Virginia College of Graduate Studies
Program Director (1984-86)
West Virginia College of Graduate Studies
Associate Professor (1975-84)
West Virginia College of Graduate Studies
Instructor and Graduate Assistant (1973-75)
Department of Administration and Higher Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg, VA
Dean of Students (1972-73)
West Virginia State College
Institute, West Virginia
Associate Dean of Students (1970-72)
West Virginia State College
Institute, West Virginia
Biology Teacher (1967-70)
Stonewall Jackson High School
Charleston, West Virginia
| Publications |
Burton, M.D. (2000). Juvenile delinquency in cyberspace: A parent's responsibility. International Journal for the Study and Treatment of Delinquent and Criminal Behavior, 6,3.
Burton, M.D. (in press) Juvenile delinquency in cyberspace: Revisited. West Virginia Professional Counselor Journal (Spring 2000).
| Selection of Papers and Presentations |
“Older Worker Stress in the Workplace.” Paper presented to the Region VI – Semi-Annual Conference on Aging, Fairmont, WV, December, 1988.
“Single Parenting and Employee Stress.” Presentation to the United States Postal Services Annual Employee Development Program, Huntington, WV, February, 1989.
“Effective Parenting Skills for Preschool Children.” Paper presented to the Statewide Conference for Head Start, Ripley, WV, January, 1990.
“Employee Performance Evaluation and Feedback.” Presentation to the Occupational Industrial Corporation, Huntington, WV, June, 1991.
“Transactions – Moving Onward and Upward.” Paper presented to the Region VI –Semi-Annual Conference on Aging, Bluefield, WV, March, 1991.
“Observing Preschool Behavior in the Classroom.” Presentation to the Fall Statewide Conference for Head Start, Charleston, WV, September, 1992.
“The 4 R’s: Reassessing, Rechanneling, Revitalizing and Reentry of the Older Worker.” Paper presented to the American Counseling Association, Spring, 1993.
“Responding to Children Under Stress.” Paper presented to the National Head Start Conference, Philadelphia, PA., May, 1995.
“Career Transitions & Effective Communication.” Presented to the Southern Regional Conference on Aging, Gatlinburg, TN, October, 1995.
“Career Transition & the Older Worker.” Presented to the National Urban League, Minneapolis, MN, April, 1996.
“Impact of Domestic Violence on Families.” Presented to the Fall Statewide Head Start Conference, Charleston, WV, October 1996.
“Managing Stress Through Effective Communication.” Presentation to TriCounty Head Start Program, Huntington, WV, August, 1997.
“Resolving Conflicts.” Presentation to State Higher Education Personnel, August 1999
“Team-building and Conflict Resolution.” Presentation to West Huntington Regional Headstart Program, August, 2000.
| Service Related Activities |
Member, American Association for Counseling and Development, 1988 to Present.
Member, National Employment Counselors Association, 1987-89.
Member, West Virginia Association for Counseling and Development, 1987-89.
Member, West Virginia Health Counselor Association, 1987-89.
President, West Virginia College of Graduate Studies Faculty Council, 1988-89.
Representative, at NCATE Conference, 1988.
NCATE Pre-conditions Report Committee, 1988-89.
Member, West Virginia School Counselors Association, 1989-88.
Member, National Career Development Association, 1990-93.
Member, Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development, 1990-93.
President, West Virginia Graduate College Faculty Council, 1993-94.
Member, West Virginia Graduate College /Marshall University Graduate
College School Curriculum Committee, 1993-1996.
Member, West Virginia Graduate College/Marshall University Graduate College NCATE Committee, 1995-1996.
Member, West Virginia Graduate College Cultural Diversity Committee, 1995-96.
Member, West Virginia Graduate College Social Justice Committee, 1994-96.
Member, Charleston Job Corp Community Relations Council, 1989-1999.
Member, MUGC Social Justice and Cultural Diversity Committee, 1997-2000
Member, Community Counseling Clinic Advisory Board, 1997-2000.
Member, Prevention Center CREATE Committee, 1998-2000
Member, Graduate Program Advisors Committee, 2000-present
| Honors and Awards |
Certificate of Appreciation for 25 Years of Service
2003 - Outstanding Service Award
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