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Alan Silliker, Ed.D.
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Academic School: |
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School of Education
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Academic Department: |
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Counselor Education
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Titles/Responsibilities: |
Program Director Associate Professor
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Contact Information: |
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Office Location/Hours: |
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Plassmann Hall, B36
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Courses Taught: |
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Academic Degrees: |
- Ed.D., Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology, Boston College
- Dissertation title: The Evaluation of Secondary School Career Education Strategies Using the Career Maturity Inventory.
- M.A., Guidance and Personnel, St. Bonaventure University
- B.S., Psychology, Georgetown University
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Accomplishments: |
- Silliker, S.A. & Quirk, J.T. (1997). The effect of extracurricular activity participation on the academic performance of male and female high school students. The School Counselor, 44, 288-293.
- Silliker, S.A. (1994). Videotaped presentations in the classroom. Journal On Excellence in College Teaching, 5, 89-94.
- Silliker, S.A. (1993). The role of social contacts in the successful job search. Journal of Employment Counseling, 30, 25-34.
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Teaching Philosophy: |
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“One way or another you need to explore a little to learn.”
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Current Research Interests/Projects: |
- Student Success Skills: Academic intervention programs to reduce the academic gap among students.
- Balance between Technology and Personal Contact in Counselor Education.
- Serendipity in Job Getting
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Other Interests/Community Involvement: |
- Masters’ Swimming participation; running; piano playing;
- Eucharistic Minister/Lector St. Bonaventure’s Church, Allegany
- Board Member: Parent Education Program; Mental Health Association in Cattaraugus County
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