Marc a. grimmett
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Phone: 919.515.6358 |
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Education
Ph.D., University of Georgia
M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
B.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Research areas
Multiculturalism and Social Justice
Healthy development of African American boys
Counselor Education
Research Description
My research has the goal of understanding and valuing distinct cultural groups and promoting positive social change in the world. The primary focus is on the development of relevant, useful, creative, and innovative strategies for current social problems affecting children, adolescents, and their families.
Courses Taught
•ECD 525 Cross-Cultural Counseling
•ECD 524 Career Development and Counseling
•ECD 536 Community Agency Services (i.e., Introduction to Community Counseling)
•ECD 653 Internship in Community/Agency Counseling
•ECD 790B Counseling Theory and Development: Gender, Race, and Cultures
Current Projects
Validation of the Brothers in Excellence Empowerment Scale (BEES): Assessing the identity, social, and career development of African American boys.
A qualitative analysis of the identities, interests, and career influences of African American boys.
Community-based strategies for the Success of African American boys: Promoting healthy identity development, choices, and behaviors.
Rape culture on a college campus: Perpetration, victimization, and bystander behavior.
Recent Publications
Grimmett, M., & Paisley, P. (2008). A preliminary investigation of school counselor beliefs regarding important educational issues. The Journal of Humanistic Counseling, Education, and Development, 47, 99-110.
Haskett, M., Smith Scott, S., Nears, K., & Grimmett, M. (2008). Lessons from Katrina: Disaster mental health services in the gulf coast region. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 39, 93-99.
Grimmett, M. A., & Locke, D. C. (2008). Counseling with African Americans. In C. M.
Ellis & J. Carlson (Eds.), Cross Cultural Awareness and Social Justice in Counseling (pp. 121-146). New York: Routledge Press.
Grimmett, M. A. (2006). Nurturing aspirations and potential theory of excellence:
Career development of African American boys. In G. R. Walz, J. C. Bleuer, & R. K. Yep (Eds.), Vistas: Compelling perspectives on counseling (pp. 95-98). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association.
Grimmett, M. A., & Locke, D. C. (2006). Multicultural counseling issues. In W. J.
Weikel & A. J. Palmo (Eds.), Foundations of Mental Health Counseling (pp. 121-143). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas
DEPARTMENTAL ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Box 7801, North Carolina State University
Raleigh, N.C. 27695-7801
