Rhoda Cummings, Ed.D.
Professor
Counseling and Educational Psychology Department
College of Education
University of Nevada, Reno

PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION

May, 1985: Ed.D., Texas Tech University
   Major: Special Education (Learning Disabilities)
   Dissertation Title: Holland Personality Types Among Learning Disabled and Nonlearning Disabled High School Students

May, 1982: M.Ed., Texas Tech University
   Major: Special Education

1971: B.A., University of Texas at Austin
   Major: English, History
   Minor: Secondary Education

Graduate Courses

Advanced Human Growth and Development: Lifespan
Adolescent Development
Seminar: The Neurological Basis of Learning and Behavior Disorders

SCHOLARSHIP

Publications

Books

Fisher, G., & Cummings, R. (2002). The survival guide for kids with LD (Rev. ed.). Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit.
Cummings, R. (1995). Adolescence: A developmental perspective. Fort Worth: Harcourt Brace College Publishers.
Fisher, G.,& Cummings, R. (1995). If your child has LD* (*Learning differences): A survival guide for parents.
   Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing.
Cummings, R., & Fisher, G. (1993). The survival guide for teenagers with LD* (*Learning differences). Minneapolis, MN:    Free Spirit Publishing
Cummings, R., & Fisher, G. (1991). The school survival guide for kids with LD* (Learning differences): Ways to make learning,easier and more fun. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing.
Fisher, G., & Cummings, R. (1990). The survival guide for kids with LD (learning differences). Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing.
Cummings, R., & Maddux, C. (1987). Career and vocational education for the mildly handicapped. Springfield, IL:Charles C Thomas.
Cummings, R., & Maddux, C. (1985). Parenting the learning disabled: A practical handbook. Springfield, Il: Charles C Thomas

Richmond, A., & Cummings, R. (2004). In support of the cognitive-developmental approach to moral education: A response to David Carr. Journal of Moral Education, 33(2), 197-205.

Cummings, R., Wiest, L., Lamitina, D., & Maddux, C. D. (2003). Teacher education curricula and moral reasoning. Academic exchange quarterly, 7(1).

Harlow, S., & Cummings, R. (2003). Relational patterns affecting instruction in community colleges: A paradigm for faculty reflection. Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 27(4), pp.289-298.

Cummings, R., Maddux, C. D., Harlow, S., & Dyas, L. (2002). Academic misconduct in undergraduate teacher education students and its relationship to their principled moral reasoning. Journal of Instructional Psychology,29(4).

Harlow, S., & Cummings, R. (2002). Technology and levels of learning: A Gregory Bateson Perspective. Computers in the Schools, 19(1/2), 95-100.

Maddux, C. D., & Cummings, R. (2002).Individualized transition planning for students with learning disabilities in rural areas. Proceedings of the American Council on Rural Special Education (pp. 257-259). Morgantown, West Virginia: West Virginia University.

Liu, L., & Cumming,R. (2001). A learning model that stimulates geometric thinking through use of PCLogo and Geometer’s sketchpad. Computers in the Schools.

Cummings, R., Dyas, L, Maddux, C.D., & Kochman, A. (2001). Principled moral reasoning and behavior of preservice teacher education students. American Education Research Journal, 38(1).

Maddux, C. D., & Cummings, R. (2001). Review of the BRIGANCE Diagnostic Life Skills Inventory. In Flake, B.S. and Impara, J.C., The Fourteenth Mental measurements Yearbook. Lincoln, NB: Buros Institute of mental Measurements of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, pp. 179-181.

Maddux, C. D., & Cummings R. (2001). Review of Listen Up: Skills Assessment. In Flake, B.S. and Impara, J.C., The Fourteenth Mental measurements Yearbook. Lincoln, NB: Buros Institute of mental Measurements of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, pp. 695-697.

Cummings, R., & Harlow, S. (2000). The constructivist roots of moral education. Educational Forum,64(4), 300-307).

Cummings, R., Maddux, C. B., & Casey, J. (2000). Individualized transition planning for students with learning disabilities. Career Development Quarterly.

Maddux, C. B., & Cummings, R. (1999). Constructivism: Has the term outlived its usefulness? Computers in the Schools, 15(3/4), 5-20.

Maddux, C. B., Cummings, R., & Torres-Rivera E. (1999). Facilitating the integration of information technology into higher-education instruction. Educational Technology, 39, 43-47.

Cummings, R., & Maddux, C. B. (1999, September). Special accommodations for college entrance exams: Is your child eligible? Exceptional Parent, 86-90.

Liu, L., & Cummings, R. (1998). Logo and geometric thinking: Concrete-abstract thinking and abstract-concrete thinking. Computers in the Schools, 14 (1/2), 95-110.

Cummings, R. (1998, October). Special accommodations on college entrance exams. Ten to Eighteen, 11.

Cummings, R. (1997). Instructor’s manual for Child development (5th ed) by Laura Berk. Publisher Allyn and Bacon. Invited by the author.

Cheney, C., & Cummings, R. (1994). Developing new program options through a distance education model. In B. J. Reid (Ed.), Monograph of the Small Special Education Programs Caucus, Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children.

Cummings, R. (1993). Three steps to self advocacy. Careers and the Disabled, 8(3), 74-75.

Cummings, R. (1993). Learning disabilities and the juvenile justice system. Juvenile and Family Justice Today, 2(1), 21.

Cummings, R. (1992). Lazy or learning disabled: Don't be too quick to judge. Adolescent Counselor, 5(2), 39-44.

Cummings, R., & Maddux, C. (1989). A blueprint for change: Building a K-12 career development program based on Holland's theory of vocational personalities and work environments. In Frank Elrod (ed.), Career education for special needs individuals: Learning, earning, contributing. Reston, VA: Council for Exceptional Children.

Cummings, R., & Maddux, C. (1987). Holland personality types among learning disabled and nonlearning disabled high school students. Exceptional Children, 54(2), 167-170.

Maddux, C., Samples, I. & Cummings, R. (1985). Preference of gifted students for selected teacher characteristics. Gifted Child Quarterly, 29, 160-163.

Cummings, R., & Maddux, C. (1985). The Holland theory of vocational personalities and work environments: Implications for the handicapped. The Journal for Vocational Special Needs Education, 8(1), 3-6, 10.

Cummings, R., & Maddux, C. (1985). A comparison of personality types and vocational interests of learning disabled and nonlearning disabled high school students. Proceedings of the Third International Conference on the Decade of the Disabled:Transition to Work and Life.

Cummings, R., & Maddux, C. (1984). Learning disabled children: Parental expectations. Techniques:A Journal for Remedial Education and Counseling. Vol. 1, 81-87.

Other Scholarly Activities

Grants

OSERS, Preparation of Personnel for Careers in Special Education: Project STRETCH: Specialized Training for Rural Educators Teaching Children with Handicaps. Award in the amount of $261,000.00. (3 years, beginning Fall, 1991 and ending Spring, 1994).

E.E.S.A., Title II, Education for Economic Security Act Provision: "Computer Training Institute for Rural Educators". Award in the amount of $35,000.000.

E.E.S.A., Title II, Education for Economic Security Act Provision. "Computer Education Training Workshops for Nevada Secondary School Teachers". Award in the amount of $19,587.00.

UNR Research Advisory Board - 1986 Junior Faculty Research Award. Grant entitled "Comparison of Aspired and Measured Interests of Learning Disabled and Nonlearning Disabled High School Students. Award in the amount of $1930.

Review Panel: National Science Foundation, Directorate for Education and Human Resources

Conference Presentations

2004, April. “Principled Moral Reasoning of Students in Education and Counseling: Assessment and Intervention.” American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA.

2004, April. “The Effects of Direct Instruction in Moral Development Theory and Participation in Moral Dilemma Discussion on Measures of Moral Reasoning and Cognitive Complexity.” Rocky Mountain Research Association, Reno, NV.

April, 2002. “An Examination of the Elementary Preservice Teacher Education Curricula: Implications for Students' Ethical and Moral Development.” 2002 Annual Meeting, American Education Research Association (AERA). New Orleans, Louisiana.

March, 2002. “Individualized Transition Planning for Students with Learning Disabilities in Rural Areas.” 2002 National Conference, American Council on Rural Special Education (ACRES). Reno, Nevada.

May, 2001. “Moral Education in the Schools: A Piagetian dissent.” Jean Piaget Society 31st Annual Meeting. Berkeley, CA.
May, 2001: “Jean Piaget and Karl Popper: A Rationale for Constructivism.” Jean Piaget Society 31st Annual Meeting, Berkeley, CA.

January, 2000. "The Relationship between Cognitive and Moral Development: Foundations of the Moral Self." Region IX Head Start Association, 17th Annual Training Conference, Reno, Nevada.

February, 1997: "Individualized Transition Planning: Paving the Career Path for Students with Mild Disabilities." Collaboration Along the Continuum. Fifth Annual Conference of the Nevada Department of Education, Special Education Branch and the Nevada University Affiliated Program in Developmental Disabilities. Reno, Nevada.

February, 1996: "Arithmetic Fundamentals: Assessment and Instruction for Students with Perceptual and Attention Deficit Disorders." Forging the Link: Standards, Curriculum & Assessment for All Learners. Fourth Annual Conference of the Nevada Department of Education, Special Education Branch and the Nevada University Affiliated Program in Developmental Disabilities. Laughlin, Nevada.

*January, 1994: "Developmental or Academic Learning Disability? It's Crucial to Know the Difference." 4th Annual National Conference on Educating Adjudicated, Incarcerated, and At-Risk Youth: Bridging Professional Perspectives. Palm Springs, CA.

*April, 1993. Paving the career path for students with mild disabilities. 1993 annual convention, The Council for Exceptional Children. San Antonio, Texas.

*October, 1992. Computers and Job Placement for Adolescents with Behavior Disorders. 1992 International Conference of the Institute for Adolescents with Behavioral Disorders. Reno, NV.

*April, 1992. Climbing the Career Ladder: Computers and Job Placement for Mildly Handicapped Young Adults. Council for Exceptional Children's 70th Annual Convention. Baltimore, MD.

*November, 1991. Project GANGBUSTERS: An After-School Program for At-Risk Elementary Students. CEC Topical Conference on At-Risk Children and Youth: Children on the Edge. New Orleans.

*May, 1990. Job Success or Stagnation: A Look at Some Options. 8th Annual National Entrepreneurship Education Forum, San Antonio, TX.

*March, 1990. Using LogoWriter with Learning Disabled Students to Write Cinquain Poetry. Fifth Annual International Conference, "Technology and Persons with Disabilities." Los Angeles, CA.

Workshops

October, 1999. Discussant. Panel on "Transition Issues for Counselors and Special Education Teachers." Washoe County School District.

November, 1998: "Individualized Transition Planning: Paving the "Career Path for Students with Learning Disabilities. Washoe County School District, Reno, NV.

March, 1997. "The Relationship Between Cognitive and Moral Development." CASA Volunteer Training. Gardnerville, NV.

May, 1994. "Integrating Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities Into the Regular Education Classroom." Lincoln County School District.

March, 1994. Learning Disabilities Assessment/Intervention. Vocational Rehabilitation: Vocational Assessment Center Staff Training. Reno, Nevada.

January, 1994. "Academic or Developmental Learning Disablity: It's Crucial to Know the Difference." Inservice Workshop: Juvenile Probation Services. Washoe County, Nevada.

March, 1993. "Muddle Through or Modify? Enabling Strategies for Students with Disabilities in the Regular Classroom." Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC): Clark County School District. Las Vegas, Nevada.

University Service

University Committees

Promotion and Tenure Committee, 1999-2002
Women's Studies Advisory Board, 1996-1999
Nevada Faculty Alliance, 1996-2003
Faculty Development Leave Committee, 1991-1994
Distinguished Faculty Committee, 1991-2002
University Merit Committee, 1991-1994
Graduate Council, 1987-1990 (Chair, 1989-90).
Special Admissions Committee, 1989-1990
Sabbatical Leave Committee, 1986-89.
Steering Committee, Accreditation for Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, 1986-87.

Committees Within the College

Committees Within the CEP Department

Coordinator, M.Ed. in Educational Psychology
Coordinator, Performance Assessment Process, Educational Psychology Program