Welcome to the CHS Department, Dr. Dana Brookover

Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself a bit more in the newsletter, especially to those I have not met in-person yet (but hope to do so soon). My name is Dana Brookover, and I am in my first year as a faculty member here at The University of Scranton. I was previously a school counselor in Virginia and then a doctoral student at Virginia Commonwealth University. I was so excited to be offered the opportunity to work in this Department of Counseling & Human Services. I chose to come here for probably some of the same reasons as the students. One is the quality of learning; both faculty and students alike have varied interests, background experiences, and commitment to being critically self-reflective practitioners. The Counseling Training Clinic is also a unique and important part of this program that I knew I would enjoy being a part of. Another reason for my choice to be faculty here is the sense of community and camaraderie at Scranton. I have experienced the warmest welcome and have noticed in my classes how supportive the students are with one another. Finally, the surrounding Scranton area is beautiful, historical, and quirky, and I have been enjoying exploring. I want to say thank you to all students with whom I have interacted with for being kind, engaged, and committed to being the best counselors they can be. I also want to thank the Scranton faculty for their leadership in being committed to social justice, ethical counseling, and continued growth and learning. I look forward to continuing to teach and supervise, and I plan on engaging in more service in the Scranton community, as well as continued research in equitable college and career development.

Visit the link below to listen to Dr. Brookover and Dr. Kaprea Johnson discuss their article Leveraging Technology to Reduce Literacy Barriers on Social Health Screening Tools: Implications for Human Service Professionals and Administrators,” which was published in the Journal of Technology in Human Services in 2021.

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Meet the CHS Department 2021-2022 GraduateAssistants

1st-year GA: Dr. Wilkerson, Newsletter co-editor

My favorite part of being a GA is collaborating with faculty, staff and other GA’s. I have also appreciated learning a new skillset by working on the CHS Newsletter.

1st-year GA: Dr. Eschbach

I was able to help Dr. Eschbach lead a group exercise in her undergraduate class. This was a great experience that has helped me grow as a student and future professional school counselor!

2nd-year GA: Dr. Willis

My favorite experience as a graduate assistant is the opportunity to coordinate group admissions interviews. I love getting to meet each of these applicants and show off the wonderful opportunities and classes our program offers.

2nd-year GA: Dr. Datti

My favorite experience is connecting with CHS staff and students in other specialties, especially now working with everyone in person!

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1st-year GA: Geri Barber

My favorite part of being a GA is getting to work with Geri every week.

1st-year GA: Dr. Dalgin

My favorite experience so far has been working alongside Dr. Dalgin for the University of Scranton's 20th annual disABILITY Conference.

1st-year GA: Dr. Bordonada

My favorite experience as GA has been helping Dr. B with a variety of tasks including assisting her in preparation for the Step by Step Dance Program she teaches for adolescents with Autism!

2nd-year GA: Dr. Bruch & Dr. Lund

My favorite experience working as a GA is developing closer relationships to faculty as well as getting to know my fellow GA’s better.

2nd-year GA: Dr. Morgan & Dr. Kelley, Newsletter co-editor

My favorite part of being a GA is learning something new with each task I am assigned and working closely with faculty and other GA’s.

1st-year GA: Dr. Brookover & Geri Barber

My favorite experiences as a GA so far have involved the creation of content for the professors I work for.