Program and Specialization Coordinators
Dr. Kristopher Garza
Associate Professor
Practicum and Internship Field Experience Coordinator
CACREP Liaison
Office Phone:361-593-2353
Office Location: Rhode Hall #141
E-mail: kristopher.garza@tamuk.edu
Curriculum Vitae of Dr. Kristopher Garza
Degrees:
Ph.D. from 91AV;M University-Corpus Christi;
M.S., from 91AV;M University-Corpus Christi;
B.S., from 91AV;M University-Corpus Christi
Areas of Expertise: Career Theory and Counseling, College and Academic Preparation, Professional Ethics, and Stress Management
Research Interests: First-Generation College Students, Self-Efficacy and Resilience among Adolescents and College Students, Retention Factors in Academia, Stress Management, Multicultural Issues, and Rural Mental Health
Dr. Karen Furgerson
Associate Professor
Coordinator, Counseling & Guidance
Office Phone:361-593-3015
Office Location: Rhode Hall #132
E-mail: kfklf00@tamuk.edu
Curriculum Vitae of Dr. Karen Furgerson
Degrees:
Ph.D., from the University of Alabama;
M.S., from Jacksonville State University;
B.S., from the Jacksonville State University
Areas of Expertise: School Counseling and Supervision
Research Interests: Non-traditional Students, Domestic Violence, Service-based Learning, Multicultural Issues
Dr. Ya-Wen Melissa Liang
Associate Professor
Coordinator, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Chi Sigma Iota Chapter Faculty Advisor
Office Phone:361-593-4265
Office Location: Rhode Hall #136
E-mail: ya-wen.liang@tamuk.edu
Curriculum Vitae of Dr. Ya-Wen Liang
Degrees:
Ph.D. in Counselor Education at Sam Houston State University;
M.Ed. in Counseling at the University of North Texas; Denton;
B.A. in English Literature at the Providence University, Taiwan
Areas of Expertise: Acculturation Issues, Rural Mental Health, Sandtray Therapy, Addiction, Anger Management, Adjudicated Youth, and Incarcerated Populations
Research Interests: Acculturation, Immigrants, Holistic Cancer Support, Sandtray Therapy, Rural Mental Health, Counselor Supervision, and Spirituality.
Dr. Kelly S. Hall, PhD
Chair, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling (EDLC)
Coordinator, Adult Education (ADED)
Coordinator, Higher Education and Administration Leadership (HEAL)
Co-coordinator, Educational Leadership Doctorate (EdD)
Office Phone:361-593-4224
Office Location: Rhode Hall #100
E-mail: kelly.hall@tamuk.edu
Degrees:
PhD in Higher Education Administration;
MS in Sociology-Demography
BA in Business Management
Areas of Expertise: Higher Education Strategy
Research interests: Service learning, Rural education