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Jane Close Conoley

Professor, Ph.D. (University of Texas, Austin)

Emphasis:
School Psychology Credential

Research Interests:
Positive Family Therapy; Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science; Teacher Quality; Mental Health in the Schools

Biography:
Jane Close Conoley has served as dean of the Gevirtz School since January 2006.  Her prior university positions included Dean of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University and the Edith Greer Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Dr. Conoley is the author or editor of 21 books and 80 articles and book chapters. She serves on 10 editorial boards. She has received numerous research, teaching and service honors during her career. Dr. Conoley was recognized by the American Psychological Association and the Association of Psychological Science for outstanding scholarship and service to the profession. Her research and development efforts are supported by millions of dollars of external funds from federal, state, and private sources.

Recent Publications:
Conoley, C.W., Conoley, J.C., & Reece, J. Changing a field of change. Journal of Educational and Psychological Consultation. 2009. [Refereed Journal Article]

Conoley, C.W. & Conoley, J.C. Positive psychology and family therapy: Creative techniques and practical tools for guiding change and enhancing growth. New York: Wiley. 2009. [Book]

Conoley, J.C. Sticks and stones can break my bones and words can really hurt me. School Psychology Review, 37(2). 2008. [Refereed Journal Article]

Skiba, R., Reynolds, C.R., Graham, S., Sheras, P., Conoley, J.C., & Garcia-Vasquez, E. Are zero tolerance policies effective in schools?. American Psychologist, 63, 852-862. 2008. [Refereed Journal Article]

Skiba, R., Reynolds, C.R., Graham, S., Sheras, P., Conoley, J.C., & Vasquez, E. Are zero tolerance policies effective in the schools? An evidentiary review and recommendations. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. 2006. [National Report]

Affiliations:
American Association of Universities (AAU) Deans of Education
American Educational Research Association (AERA)
American Psychological Association (Fellow)
Association of Psychological Science (Fellow)
Council of Deans of Research Education Institutions (CADREI)
LEARN - educational research advocacy group of AAU deans of education
Organization of Affiliated Institutions (AERA Deans’ group)