Counseling, Consultation, & Psychotherapy Services (CCPS)

CCPS Associate

Audrey E. Kharem, Ph.D.

Whether she's teaching about cultural diversity in the workplace, training other educators or doing administrative work, Dr. Kharem's aim is to provide a multidimensional framework for understanding differences. As a counselor and consultant, Dr. Kharem has also worked with professionals nationwide to increase their awareness and broaden their perspectives to help dissolve barriers that directly affect student's progress. In August of 2002, Dr. Kharem represented Penn State University at the University of Durban Westville in Durban, South Africa to assist their faculty with developing a program to increase the retention and graduation rates of their undergraduate students. Dr. Kharem's research interest focuses on issues that impact retention of marginalized students as reflected in her publications.

Publications

Kharem, A., Love, C. & G. Weilacher (2001). "Advocating success for all."
Family and Consumer Sciences Vol. 93, No.4, pp. 39-41.

Kharem, A., Love, C. "First generation students attending college." (2003). Diversity in America; Visions of the future. Edited by Farmer, E., Rojewski, J., Farmer, B Dubuque, Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, pp.313-328.

Kharem, A., and Love, C. "Being First: Overcoming the Unknown" (2004). Student Characteristics Matter: Implications for Academic Advising. Edited by Joyce Buck. Division of Undergraduate Studies, Office of the Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education, and International Programs, Penn State University, 42-50.

Education

		Ph. D. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Major: Workforce Education and Development, Leadership in Higher Education Administration
		M. Ed. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Major: Counselor Education
		B.S. The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Major: Education of Exceptional Children

Higher Education Work History

		10/93 - present Director of Student Support Services Program Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
		12/98 - present Trainer for ASPIRE Training Institute, Laramie, WY
		1/91 - 9/93 Counseling Coordinator, Comprehensive Studies Program Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
		8/86 - 12/90 Counselor, Multicultural Resource Center Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Areas of Training Proficiency

		Cultural Diversity Issues
		Leadership Development
		Fostering Resiliency
		Making Successful Transitions
		Administrative, financial, and personnel management

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