Monica Darcy

Adams Library (AL) 114 (401) 456-2710 mdarcy@ric.edu

Academic Background

Ph.D.	1999	Kansas State University	Counselor Education and Supervision
Internship	1998	US Army Family Life Ctr.	Marriage and Family Therapy
MS	1993	Austin Peay State University	Guidance and Counseling
Grad Assistant	1992	APSU Counseling Center	Counseling and Psych Services
BA	1989	Austin Peay State University	Psychology

Courses Taught

CEP 215	Educational Psychology
CEP 531	Human Development across Cultures
CEP 532	Theories and Methods of Counseling
CEP 537	Introduction to Group Counseling
CEP 538	Clinical Practicum I
CEP 539	Clinical Advanced Practicum II
CEP 540	Clinical Practicum with Children in Schools
CEP 544	Family Counseling Theory and Practice
CEP 612	Cross-Cultural Counseling
CEP 663	Research Design
CEP 686	Supervision in Counseling

Clinical Interests

Social Support
Early Childhood
Parenting Support

Research Interests

Military family transitions
Counselor Development
Counselor Education

Current Research Projects

"Counselor development and client factors in an era of medicalization."
“Student veterans define success.”
“Mental health counselors and professional organization membership.”

Publications

Darcy, M.G., Dalphonse, L, & Winsor, C. A. (2010). Linking academic and certification standards to develop a more skilled co-occurring disorders workforce. Counselor Magazine, 11(4), 10-16.

Gracia, S. Darcy, M. G. & Lynch, M. (2010). Under scrutiny: Assessment considerations in advanced level programs. Journal of Assessment and Accountability in Educator Preparation, 1(1), 29-45.

Bogad, Lesley, Cook, Jennifer S., Darcy, Monica G., Johnson, Janet Donnell, Patterson, Susan K., & Tillotson, Mary Ellen. (2007, December 19). Finding our way as WAC-y women. Across the Disciplines, 4. Retrieved February 7, 2008, from
http://wac.colostate.edu/atd/articles/bogadetal2007.cfm.

Presentations

Darcy, M.G. (2010, November). Everyday program evaluation: You can do it! Paper presented at Parents as Teachers National Conference, St. Louis, MO.

Darcy, M. G. (2010, September). Professional partnership: Mental health counselor organization collaboration with counselor education. Paper presented at North Atlantic Regional Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (NARACES) Conference, New Brunswick, NJ.

Darcy, M. G., Dukes, T., Squier, K, & Greco, J. (2010, July). Using ASCA performance standards for school counselor performance evaluations: Considerations for pre-service and practicing school counselors. Paper presented at annual American School Counselors Association (ASCA), Boston, MA.

Holtzman, E.G., Darcy, M.G., Dowd-Eagle, S.E., Dukes, T.W., Eagle, J., Page, T., & Snyder, A.M. (2010, April). Enabling shared leadership: Cross-disciplinary graduate education, training and practice. Symposium at the 42nd New England Educational Research Organization (NEERO) Conference, Portsmouth, NH.

Darcy, M. G., & Powers, J. (2010, March). Student veterans define college success: Campus considerations for supports. Paper to be presented at the annual convention of College Student Educators International (ACPA). Boston, MA.

Darcy, M. G., Dukes, T., Greco, J., Nailor, P., & Squier, K. (2010, March). Professional school counselor competencies: The role of school counseling and counselor evaluation in Rhode Island regulations and future plans. Presentation at spring conference for Rhode Island School Counselors Association (RISCA), Providence, RI.

Dowd-Eagle, S. E., Darcy, M., & Eagle, J. W. (2010, March). A comparison of professional standards: Enhancing collaborative partnerships across disciplines. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), Chicago, IL.

Darcy, M.G. & Winsor, C. A. (2009, October). The rule, not the exception: Aligning higher education curricula with co-occurring disorders. Paper presented at International Coalition of Addiction Studies Education (INCASE) Conference, Jersey City, NJ.

Gracia, S., Darcy, M. G., Lynch, M. (2009, May). Under scrutiny: State, SPA, and NCATE consideration in graduate assessment. Paper presented at New England Educational Research Organization (NEERO) Conference, Portsmouth, NH.

Darcy, M.G. & Brabeck, K. (2008, September). Counselor identity development in an era of medicalization. Paper presented at North Atlantic Regional Association of Counselor Education and Supervision (NARACES) Conference, Portland, ME.

Reports

Evaluation of home visiting services: Effectiveness of program implementation. (2007). Newport Public Schools/Sullivan School Family Center United Way Grant.

Pilot study for mental health support to at-risk home visiting populations. (2007). RI Parent Information Network United Way Evaluation.

Families Learning Together: Parents as Teachers& Even Start. Early childhood program evaluation. (2006). Westerly Public Schools

Warwick Parents as Teachers Program: Program evaluation school year 2004/2005. Early childhood home visiting program evaluation. (2005). Warwick Public Schools.

Advisor for which Programs

CAGS in Mental Health

Professional Licenses and Certifications

Licensed Mental Health Counselor
National Certified Counselor

Professional Organizations

Rhode Island School Counselors Association
Rhode Island Mental Health Counselors Association
North Atlantic Regional Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors