IRENE
MASS AMETRANO
304
Porter Building
(734)
487-7120 x2680 (office)
e-mail: irene.ametrano@emich.edu
EDUCATION
Ed.D. (1977)
Counseling Psychology
Ed.M. (1973)
B.A.
(1971) Psychology
9/90 to Present Professor
Department of Leadership and Counseling
Eastern
9/85 to 9/90 Associate
Professor
Department of Leadership and Counseling
9/81 to 9/85 Assistant Professor
Department of Leadership and Counseling
Teach graduate courses in counseling with
emphasis on community counseling.
Courses typically taught include: Basic Counseling Skills and Process,
Crisis Intervention, Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Community,
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning.
Supervise individual and group practica and internships. Serve as
Counseling Program Coordinator (1997 - present) and CACREP (Council for the
Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) liaison (1990 -
present).
10/80 to 8/81 Research
Associate
Institute for Social Research
Worked on developing non-reactive
research methodologies and program evaluation methodology.
2/79 to 10/80 Emergency
Services Supervisor
Apalachee Community Mental Health
Supervision
of 24-hour emergency program in a comprehensive community mental health center
servicing an eight county catchment area.
The unit was responsible for handling all crises/psychiatric emergencies
through walk-in, outreach, and telephone contacts and for screening evaluations
for psychiatric hospitalization. Total
staff supervised equaled 5 full-time daytime workers, 26 part-time after-hours
workers. The supervisor was responsible
for overall administration of the unit, including coordination of satellite
emergency program; clinical supervision and training of staff; consultation
with community agencies; budget preparation; some direct service to clients.
9/78 to 2/79 Counselor
and Coordinator of Paraprofessional Training
Apalachee
Community Mental Health Services
Selection,
training, and supervision of paraprofessional counselors who were placed in
various programs within the center.
Counseling responsibilities included both crisis intervention and
ongoing psychotherapy with adult clients representing a range of diagnostic
categories and problems.
3/79 to 6/79 Adjunct
Instructor
Department
of Counseling/Human Systems
Taught undergraduate course in
counseling and human relations.
7/75 to 9/78 Counselor
Counseling and
Individual
and group counseling; assertiveness training groups; test anxiety program;
training for residence hall assistants; consultation with faculty, staff, and
parent groups; development of counselor evaluation process; development of peer
counseling program with primary responsibility for selection, training, and
supervision of peer counselors; supervision of graduate practicum students.
PUBLICATIONS, RESEARCH,
OTHER SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY
Publications
Callaway, Y.C., Stickel, S. A., &
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Stickel, S. A., Ametrano,
Callaway, Y. C., Ametrano,
Ametrano,
Stickel, S. A., & Ametrano,
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Borders, L. D., & Ametrano,
Borders, L. D., & Ametrano,
Sechrest, L., Ametrano, D., &
Ametrano,
Sechrest, L., Ametrano,
Papers Presented
Callaway, Y., Ametrano,
Callaway, Y.C, Stickel, S.A., & Ametrano,
I.M. (March, 2002). “Multicultural infusion in the counselor education
curriculum: A preliminary analysis.” Paper presented at the Eastern Educational
Research Association Conference,
Ametrano,
Ametrano,
Ametrano,
Stickel, S. A., & Ametrano,
Ametrano,
Ametrano,
National Presentations
Ametrano,
I. M., Callaway, Y. L., & Stickel, S. A. "Training Culturally
Competent Counselors: Can We Meet the Challenge?" 1999 Association for Counselor Education and
Supervision Conference, New Orleans,
October, 1999.
Ametrano, I. M., Stickel, S. A., &
Callaway, Y. L. "Admissions in Counselor Education: Gatekeeping for the
Profession." 1999 American
Counseling Association World Conference, San Diego, April 1999.
Ametrano, I. M., Stickel,
S. A., & Broughton, E. L. "Using Portfolios in Counselor Education
Programs." American Counseling
Association World Conference, Indianapolis, IN, March, 1998.
Ziefert, M., & Ametrano, I. M.
"Supporting the Strengths of Students who have had Traumatic Life
Experiences." Biennial Midwest
Social Work Education Conference, Iowa City, IA, April, 1996.
"The Impact of Traumatic Life
Experiences on Students in the Helping Professions" (with M.
Ziefert). American Counseling
Association Annual Convention, Denver, CO, April, 1995.
"Counselor Gender and Sex-Role
Orientation: Implications for Counseling Effectiveness" (with J. G. Pappas).
American Counseling Association Annual Convention, Minneapolis, MN,
April, 1994.
"Counseling Adults in Transition: An
Integrated Perspective" (with J. G. Pappas). American Association for Counseling and
Development Annual Convention, Baltimore, MD, March, 1992.
Regional
and Local Presentations/Workshops
“Understanding the Scope of Practice for
Counselors/” (with S.Schaeffer)(Invited).Michigan Counseling Association
Leadership Development Conference, Higgins Lake, MI, August, 2002.
“Teaching Cultural Competencies: Can We
Meet the Challenge?” (with Y. Callaway and S. Stickel). Teaching and Learning Showcase, Eastern
Michigan University, April, 2002.
"Counselor Licensure in Michigan:
History and Current Status." (Invited)
Siena Heights College Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, Adrian, MI, January,
1998.
"Working With Suicidal Clients."
(Invited) Mott Community College, Flint,
MI, February, 1997.
"Preventing Violence Through Crisis
Intervention." (Invited) Workshop:
Davison Alternative High School, Davison, MI, November, 1996.
"The Impact of Traumatic Life
Experiences on Students in the Helping Professions" (with M.
Ziefert). National Association of Social
Workers- Michigan Chapter, 19th Annual Conference, Kalamazoo, MI, May, 1995.
"Client Perceptions of Counselor
Effectiveness: Do Gender and Sex-Role
Orientation Make a Difference"
(with J. G. Pappas). College of
Education Research Symposium, Ypsilanti, MI, May, 1995.
"Responding to Students in Crisis" (Invited). Midwest Meeting of Graduate Students in
Student Personnel, Ypsilanti, MI, October, 1994.
"Developmental Transition or Crisis:
Deciding and Responding" (with J. G. Pappas). Michigan Association for
Couneling and Development Convention, Dearborn, MI, November, 1992.
"Gender Issues in Counseling."
(with J. G. Pappas). Michigan Association for Counseling and Development
Convention, Grand Rapids, MI, November, 1991.
"Identifying Students in Crisis in
the Classroom." (with B. White, M. Ziefert, and R. Barclay). Faculty
Center for Instructional Effectiveness, Eastern Michigan University, October,
1991.
"Students in Crisis: Counseling
Strategies and Techniques." (with B. White, M. Ziefert, and R.
Barclay). Michigan College Personnel
Association Spring Conference, Ypsilanti, MI, April, 1991.
"Counselor Licensure: We Have
Arrived, or Have We?" (with S. Walworth). Michigan Association for
Counseling and Development Convention, Lansing, MI, November, 1990.
"At-Risk Students: Policy
Formulation for Schools."
(Invited). Phi Delta Kappa and
Lincoln Park Education Association, Lincoln Park, MI, November, 1989.
Editorial
Positions
Editorial Board Member, Counselor Education and Supervision,
1993-present.
Guest Reviewer, Michigan Journal for Counseling and Development, 1994-1998
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professional
Recognition/Awards
2003,1990, Eastern Michigan University Division of Marketing and Student
Affairs. Faculty
1989
Recognition
Award
1998-99 Eastern Michigan University Faculty
Center for Instructional Excellence: awarded a grant to study the effectiveness
of classroom assessment methods.
1997-98, Eastern
Michigan University, College of Education, Research Assistant Award:
1993-95 Awarded
a half-time research assistant for fall and winter semesters each year.
1994-95 Eastern
Michigan University Faculty Research Fellowship: To study the impact of
traumatic life experiences on students in the helping professions.
1989
Michigan Association for
Counseling and Development (MACD). Legislative Service
Award (for work toward obtaining counselor licensure in Michigan).
1984-85 Michigan Association for Counselor Education
and Supervision (MACES). Award for Outstanding Service to the Profession.
Memberships
• American Counseling Association
Association for Counselor Education and
Supervision
American Mental Health Counselors'
Association
• Michigan Counseling Association
Michigan
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Michigan
Mental Health Counselors' Association
• International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
• Eastern Educational
Research Association
Licensure/Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor
(Michigan) #6401000003
National Certified Counselor
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE/LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
State/Community
October, 1989 - June, 1993. Member, Michigan Board of Counseling;
Vice-Chair: 1991-1993. This board oversees
the licensing of professional counselors in Michigan.
1987 - 1989. Co-Chair,
M.A.C.D. Licensure Committee - worked on successful passage of licensure
legislation for counselors in Michigan.
1986-87. Secretary, Michigan Association
for Counseling and Development.
1984-85. President, Michigan Association
for Counselor Education and Supervision .
1982-1991. Board of Directors, S.O.S.
Community Crisis Center: Secretary (1983-1986); Vice President (1987-1989);
Personnel/Finance Committee chair (1987-89).
Also conducted numerous training sessions and served as clinical
consultant .
University
• Division of Student Affairs, Crisis
Response Team member (2002 – present)
• AAUP:
Executive Committee, Secretary (2003);
Member-at-large (1998-2002); Steward (1988-2003)
• University
Commission on Women and Violence, Member, (1996-1999).
• College of Education Professional and
Affiliated Programs Committee, Member (1994 –1997; 2001- present)
• College of
Education Council, Departmental Representative (1985-1994).
• Center for
Substance Abuse Education and Training, Executive Board Member, (1989-91).
• E.M.U. substance abuse prevention
program (Pathways) Advisory Board Member, (1988 – 1991).
• Department Personnel Committee,
Chair (1995-1997), Vice-Chair (1993-95),
Member (1997-2002)
• Department Instruction Committee Member
(2002-present)
• Department
Grade Grievance Committee, Chair, 1988-94.