Professional Activities
PRESENTATIONS
International
Swanson, K., Dye, J., Brackette, C.M., Rowland, K.D., Anderson, J., & Kelly, P. (March, 2011). “SoTL: Building Interdisciplinary Community.” Paper presented at the International Society of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Annual Conference. Statesboro, GA.
National
Rowland, K. D., & Fleming, D. A. (June, 2011). “School Counselors Engaging in Achievement Advocacy for Students Diagnosed with Asperger’s Disorder”. Paper presented at the American School Counselor Association Annual Conference. Seattle, WA.
Cunningham, T. J., & Thompson, K. D. (March, 2003). Integration of classroom guidance activities into the core academic curriculum. Paper presented at the American Counseling Association’s Annual Convention. Anaheim, CA.
Thompson, K. D., & Cunningham, T. J. (2003, June). Multicultural counseling activities for promoting and affirming differences in the school. Paper accepted for presentation at the American School Counselor Association Conference. St. Louis, MO.
Regional
Anderson, M. J., Cunningham, T., McCollum, V., Riley, L., Rollins, C., Rowland, K., & Sebera, K. E. (September, 2006). Making magic happen: Implementing the university system of georgia’s principles for school counselors. Paper presented at Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference. Orlando, FL.
Rowland, K. D., & Cunningham, T. J. (September, 2006). Implementing the ASCA national model into the school counseling program: From theory to practice. Paper presented at Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference. Orlando, FL.
Rowland, K. D. (December 31, 2008). “Challenges and Shifts within Black America: Health Care, Education, Government, Criminal Justice, Economics, and the Church.” A panel presentation at the InterVarsity National Black Student Leadership Advancement Conference. Norcross, GA.
State
Rowland, K. D., Woods, S., & Ogle, M. (November 9 – 11, 2011). “Bullying and Cyber Bullying Awareness: How Counselors Can Help Make a Difference.” Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference. Macon, GA.
Rowland, K. D., Jones, T., Pathak, N., & Williams, A. (November 3 – 5, 2010). “Standing Up to Bullies!” Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference. Athens, GA.
Rowland, K. D.., Dasher, L., Matthews, M., & Scott, C. (November 3 – 5, 2010). “What about Ortralla?: Teen Domestic Violence and the School Counselor’s Role”. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference, Athens, GA.
Rowland, K. D., Ekwurtzel, C., Jones, C., Sitaras, J. (November 3 – 5, 2010). “Eating Disorders from a Multi-Cultural Perspective”. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference. Athens, GA.
Rowland, K. D., Martin, S., & Rodriguez-Alvarez, A. (November 22 – 24, 2009). “English Language Learners Peer Mentoring to Address Students and School Needs”. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA.
Rowland, K. D., Martin, S., & Rodriguez-Alvarez, A. (November 22 – 24, 2009). “The School Counselor’s Role in Working Effectively with Students Diagnosed with Conduct Disorder and Other Aggressive Type Behaviors”. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA.
Rowland, K. D. (February 20, 2009). “RAMPing Up Your School Counseling Program”. A Paper presented to the Savannah-Chatham County Schools Elementary School Counselors’ Meeting. Savannah, GA.
Rowland, K. D., & Fleming, D. A. (November 19 – 21, 2008). “School Counselor’s Role: Working Effectively with Students Diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome”. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference. Augusta, GA.
Rowland, K. D., Brown, R., & Meshanko, C. (2006, November). School counseling and self-monitoring. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference, Savannah, GA.
Rowland, K. D., Henderson, S., Short, T., & Warthen, C. (2006, November). GLBT adolescents: The forgotten population. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference, Savannah, GA.
McDonel, K., Jones, A., Konyha, T. & Rowland, K. D. (2005, November). Gang awareness in schools. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference, Augusta, GA.
Cochran, T., Gibbs, D. J., & Rowland, K. D. (2005, November). Truancy – how do you intervene? Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference, Augusta, GA.
Rowland, K. D., Shearl, J., Walden, M., & Burke, E. (2004, November). Career counseling activities in the elementary school. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Rowland, K. D., & Cunningham, T. J. (2004, November). Counseling children and adolescents. Paper presented at the 12th (2004) Multidisciplinary Conference on Applied Psychology, Valdosta, GA.
Rowland, K. D., Marini, B., Boyett, T., & Sapp, V. (2003, November). Small group grief counseling in the schools. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Platt, S. & Thompson, K. D. (2002, November). Pooping in the pants. Encopresis in the school: The school counselor’s role. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference, Savannah, GA.
Horak, R., Lacey, B. R., & Thompson, K. D. (1999, January). Sexual harassment of children by children. Paper presented at the South Carolina Counseling Association 35th Annual Convention, Hilton Head, SC.
Miller, G. & Thompson, K. D. (1999, January). Mentoring student athletes: The USC model. Paper presented at the South Carolina Counseling Association 35th Annual Convention, Hilton Head, SC.
Thompson, K. D. (1998, June). Counseling high school students for academic & career success. Paper presented at The Bahamas Counsellors’ Association Conference of Counsellors, Nassau, Bahamas.
Local
Rowland, K. D. (March 13, 2009). “Think Tank: Advocacy, Assessment, and Accountability”. A panel presentation at the Georgia School Counselors Association – Region IV Spring Meeting. Atlanta, GA.
Rowland, K. D., & Brackette, C. M. (March 25, 2009). “Cultural Sensitivity”. A Training Workshop for the Administration, Teachers, and Staff at KIPP South Fulton Academy. East Point, GA.
Rowland, K. D. (February 20, 2009). RAMPing Up Your School Counseling Program. A Paper presented to the Savannah-Chatham County Schools Elementary School Counselors’ Meeting, Savannah, GA.
Rowland, K. (December, 2007). Body dysmophic disorder: The mirror says I’m ugly. Paper presented to the College and Professional Women’s Group at Paramount Church. Stockbridge, GA.
Rowland, K. (April, 2007). Using bush medicine: An alternative health practice in the bahamas. Paper presented in PSYC 4500: Health Psychology, Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.
Rowland, K. (July, 2006). Alternative health practices in the bahamas. Paper presented in PSYC 4500: Health Psychology, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.
Cunningham, T. J., & Rowland, K. D. (April, 2005). Data and accountability for school counselors. Paper presented at the Accomplished Teachers: A Common Goal, A Shared Responsibility P-16 Conference. Valdosta, GA.
Rowland, K. D., & Cunningham, T. J. (February, 2005). The ASCA model: Transforming your guidance program. Paper presented at Georgia School Counselors Association Region 11 Winter Meeting. Valdosta, GA.
International
Swanson, K., Dye, J., Brackette, C.M., Rowland, K.D., Anderson, J., & Kelly, P. (March, 2011). “SoTL: Building Interdisciplinary Community.” Paper presented at the International Society of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Annual Conference. Statesboro, GA.
National
Rowland, K. D., & Fleming, D. A. (June, 2011). “School Counselors Engaging in Achievement Advocacy for Students Diagnosed with Asperger’s Disorder”. Paper presented at the American School Counselor Association Annual Conference. Seattle, WA.
Cunningham, T. J., & Thompson, K. D. (March, 2003). Integration of classroom guidance activities into the core academic curriculum. Paper presented at the American Counseling Association’s Annual Convention. Anaheim, CA.
Thompson, K. D., & Cunningham, T. J. (2003, June). Multicultural counseling activities for promoting and affirming differences in the school. Paper accepted for presentation at the American School Counselor Association Conference. St. Louis, MO.
Regional
Anderson, M. J., Cunningham, T., McCollum, V., Riley, L., Rollins, C., Rowland, K., & Sebera, K. E. (September, 2006). Making magic happen: Implementing the university system of georgia’s principles for school counselors. Paper presented at Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference. Orlando, FL.
Rowland, K. D., & Cunningham, T. J. (September, 2006). Implementing the ASCA national model into the school counseling program: From theory to practice. Paper presented at Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Annual Conference. Orlando, FL.
Rowland, K. D. (December 31, 2008). “Challenges and Shifts within Black America: Health Care, Education, Government, Criminal Justice, Economics, and the Church.” A panel presentation at the InterVarsity National Black Student Leadership Advancement Conference. Norcross, GA.
State
Rowland, K. D., Woods, S., & Ogle, M. (November 9 – 11, 2011). “Bullying and Cyber Bullying Awareness: How Counselors Can Help Make a Difference.” Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference. Macon, GA.
Rowland, K. D., Jones, T., Pathak, N., & Williams, A. (November 3 – 5, 2010). “Standing Up to Bullies!” Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference. Athens, GA.
Rowland, K. D.., Dasher, L., Matthews, M., & Scott, C. (November 3 – 5, 2010). “What about Ortralla?: Teen Domestic Violence and the School Counselor’s Role”. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference, Athens, GA.
Rowland, K. D., Ekwurtzel, C., Jones, C., Sitaras, J. (November 3 – 5, 2010). “Eating Disorders from a Multi-Cultural Perspective”. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference. Athens, GA.
Rowland, K. D., Martin, S., & Rodriguez-Alvarez, A. (November 22 – 24, 2009). “English Language Learners Peer Mentoring to Address Students and School Needs”. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA.
Rowland, K. D., Martin, S., & Rodriguez-Alvarez, A. (November 22 – 24, 2009). “The School Counselor’s Role in Working Effectively with Students Diagnosed with Conduct Disorder and Other Aggressive Type Behaviors”. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA.
Rowland, K. D. (February 20, 2009). “RAMPing Up Your School Counseling Program”. A Paper presented to the Savannah-Chatham County Schools Elementary School Counselors’ Meeting. Savannah, GA.
Rowland, K. D., & Fleming, D. A. (November 19 – 21, 2008). “School Counselor’s Role: Working Effectively with Students Diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome”. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference. Augusta, GA.
Rowland, K. D., Brown, R., & Meshanko, C. (2006, November). School counseling and self-monitoring. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference, Savannah, GA.
Rowland, K. D., Henderson, S., Short, T., & Warthen, C. (2006, November). GLBT adolescents: The forgotten population. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference, Savannah, GA.
McDonel, K., Jones, A., Konyha, T. & Rowland, K. D. (2005, November). Gang awareness in schools. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference, Augusta, GA.
Cochran, T., Gibbs, D. J., & Rowland, K. D. (2005, November). Truancy – how do you intervene? Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference, Augusta, GA.
Rowland, K. D., Shearl, J., Walden, M., & Burke, E. (2004, November). Career counseling activities in the elementary school. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Rowland, K. D., & Cunningham, T. J. (2004, November). Counseling children and adolescents. Paper presented at the 12th (2004) Multidisciplinary Conference on Applied Psychology, Valdosta, GA.
Rowland, K. D., Marini, B., Boyett, T., & Sapp, V. (2003, November). Small group grief counseling in the schools. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Platt, S. & Thompson, K. D. (2002, November). Pooping in the pants. Encopresis in the school: The school counselor’s role. Paper presented at the Georgia School Counselors Association Annual Conference, Savannah, GA.
Horak, R., Lacey, B. R., & Thompson, K. D. (1999, January). Sexual harassment of children by children. Paper presented at the South Carolina Counseling Association 35th Annual Convention, Hilton Head, SC.
Miller, G. & Thompson, K. D. (1999, January). Mentoring student athletes: The USC model. Paper presented at the South Carolina Counseling Association 35th Annual Convention, Hilton Head, SC.
Thompson, K. D. (1998, June). Counseling high school students for academic & career success. Paper presented at The Bahamas Counsellors’ Association Conference of Counsellors, Nassau, Bahamas.
Local
Rowland, K. D. (March 13, 2009). “Think Tank: Advocacy, Assessment, and Accountability”. A panel presentation at the Georgia School Counselors Association – Region IV Spring Meeting. Atlanta, GA.
Rowland, K. D., & Brackette, C. M. (March 25, 2009). “Cultural Sensitivity”. A Training Workshop for the Administration, Teachers, and Staff at KIPP South Fulton Academy. East Point, GA.
Rowland, K. D. (February 20, 2009). RAMPing Up Your School Counseling Program. A Paper presented to the Savannah-Chatham County Schools Elementary School Counselors’ Meeting, Savannah, GA.
Rowland, K. (December, 2007). Body dysmophic disorder: The mirror says I’m ugly. Paper presented to the College and Professional Women’s Group at Paramount Church. Stockbridge, GA.
Rowland, K. (April, 2007). Using bush medicine: An alternative health practice in the bahamas. Paper presented in PSYC 4500: Health Psychology, Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA.
Rowland, K. (July, 2006). Alternative health practices in the bahamas. Paper presented in PSYC 4500: Health Psychology, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA.
Cunningham, T. J., & Rowland, K. D. (April, 2005). Data and accountability for school counselors. Paper presented at the Accomplished Teachers: A Common Goal, A Shared Responsibility P-16 Conference. Valdosta, GA.
Rowland, K. D., & Cunningham, T. J. (February, 2005). The ASCA model: Transforming your guidance program. Paper presented at Georgia School Counselors Association Region 11 Winter Meeting. Valdosta, GA.