Curriculum Vitae, Abbrev.
 
Garth M. Eldredge
Ph.D., University of Utah, 1965
Professor, Emeritus
Coordinator, Rehabilitation Counselor Education Program
Contact Information (Office)
 
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.		 GarthE@coe.usu.edu
435-797-3241
435-797-3572
www.rce.usu.edu
Educ 316
M-W 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Other times by appointment.
Research Interests
  Vocational evaluation, adaptive behavior for adults with
developmental disabilities, community employment,
rehabilitation of persons with chronic mental illness, and distance education
Certification
  CRC #2043
NCC #2957
Awards and Honors
 
Oct. 2000
Mar. 1999

June 1998

Jan. 1998

Executive Director's Award, Utah State Office of Rehabilitation.
Outstanding Contribution to Rehabilitation Counseling Award, Alliance for Rehabilitation Counseling, Dallas, TX.
Commission's Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation Counseling Education, Rehabilitation Service Administration, Washington, DC.
Outstanding Influence and Impact on Vocational Rehabilitation, 1998 President's Award to USU, SPER, RCE Program, Utah Rehab Association.
Courses Taught
 
REH 6130
REH 6140
REH 6150
REH 6170
REH 6190
REH 6210 		Rehabilitation Counseling Skill Development
Rehabilitation Practicum
Case Studies in Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Internship
Vocational Assessment for Persons with Disabilities
Vocational Evaluation Principles and Systems
Professional Experience
 
1990-Present 

1980-90
1974-80
1970-74
1966-70
1962-66
 Professor, Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Utah State University, Logan, UT.
Professor, Human Services, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.
Professor, Special Education, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.
Associate Professor, Special Education, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.
Assistant Professor, Special Education, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO.
Counselor and Dean of Students, Salt Lake Trade Technical Institute (now Salt Lake Community College), Salt lake City, UT.
Professional Experience, Direct Service
 
1959-61 Teacher, Granite District Schools, Salt Lake City, UT.
Selected Publications (Refereed)
 

Eldredge, G. M., McNamara, S., Stensrud, R., Gilbride, D., Hendren, G., Siegfried,T., & McFarlane, F. (1999). Distance education: A look at five programs. Rehabilitation Education, 3, 231-248.

Eldredge, G. M. (1996). Distance education - A vision for the future. Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 19(3), 329-330.

Selected Publications /Curricula/Technology Products (Non-Refereed)
 

Smart, J. F., & Eldredge, G. M. (1996). Introduction to Research [Videotapes and student manuals, 13 modules]. Utah State University, Logan.

Smart, J. F., Eldredge, G. M., Patterson, J. B., Scott, L. & Gerard, G. (1996). Psychosocial Aspects of Disability [Videotapes and student manuals, 10 modules]. Logan: Utah State University.

Smart, J. F., Eldredge, G. M., Gerard, G. E., & Scott, L. (1996). Job Placement and Job Development [Videotapes and student manuals, 6 modules]. Logan: Utah State University.

Smart, J. F., Eldredge, G. M., Miner, P. S., Gerard, G. E., & Scott, L. (1995). Vocational Counseling [Videotapes and student manuals, 10 modules]. Logan: Utah State University.

Smart, J. F., Eldredge, G. M., Kingston, N., Gerard, G. E., & Scott, L. (1994). Introduction to Rehabilitation Training [Videotapes and student manuals, 10 modules]. Logan: Utah State University.

Smart, J. F., Eldredge, G. M., Kingston, N., Gerard, G. E., & Scott, L. (1994). Vocational Assessment for Persons with Disabilities [Videotapes and student manuals, 10 modules]. Logan: Utah State University.

Smart, J. F., Eldredge, G. M., Kingston, N., Gerard, G. E., & Scott, L. (1994). Cultural Issues in Rehabilitation [Videotapes and student manuals, 10 modules]. Logan: Utah State University.

Selected Presentations
 

Eldredge, G. M. (2000, September). Tools of vocational assessment. Paper presented to the Deseret Industries Rehabilitation Managers Annual Training Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT.

Eldredge, G. M. (2000, April). Trends in assessment. Presentation at the Utah Vocational Assessment Association Annual Conference, St. George, UT.

Eldredge, G. M. (2000, April). The McCarron-Dial System as a predictor of vocational success. Presentation at the Utah Vocational Assessment Association Annual Conference, St. George, UT.

Eldredge, G. M. (1999, October). Using the McCarron-Dial System to identify employment options for people with disabilities. Presentation to Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest, Spokane, WA.

Eldredge, G. M. (1999, September). A model distance education program for practitioners from rural areas. Paper presented at the Washington State Chapter, National Association of Rehabilitation Professionals in the Private Sector Annual Meeting, Seattle.

Eldredge, G. M. (1999, July). University and agency issues related to developing and delivering distance education programs. Paper presented at Southern University Distance Education Conference, Baton Rouge, LA.
Grants, Current
 

Julie Smart & Garth Eldredge, Co-Principal Investigators. A comprehensive system of personnel development (CSPD). Funded by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation (OSER), Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), U. S. Department of Education, for five years: Sept. 1999- Aug. 2004. $500,000/year.

Garth M. Eldredge, Co-Principal Investigator. Long-term training in rehabilitation counseling. Funded by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation (OSER), Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), U. S. Department of Education, for five years: Sept. 1999- Aug. 2004. $100,000/year.

Grants, Past/Recent
 

Garth Eldredge, P.I. Long-term training in rehabilitation counseling. Funded by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation (OSER), Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), U. S. Department of Education for nine years: 1990-1999. $102,700 per year.

Garth Eldredge, P.I. Long-term training in rehabilitation counseling. Funded by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation (OSER), Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), U. S. Department of Education for eight years: 1992-2000. $74,000 per year.

Garth Eldredge, P.I. Distance learning via telecommunications. Funded by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation (OSER), Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), U. S. Department of Education for six years: 1993-1999. $295.000 per year (1993-1995); $250,000 per year (1996-1999).

Professional Memberships and/or Leadership Positions
  Council on Rehabilitation Education
Commissioner, 1993-1998

National Council on Rehabilitation Education
Administrative Secretary, 1991-present

Utah Rehabilitation Counseling Association
Board Member, 1990-2000

Utah Rehabilitation Association
Board Member, 1990-1999
 1993-1999

1971-present

1990-present

1990-present
Other Information
  Co-Chair, Salt Lake Community College Advisory Board on Supported Employment, Salt Lake City, UT, 1991-1994.
Grant reviewer, Rehabilitation Services Administration, Washington, DC, 1992.
Grant reviewer, Rehabilitation Services Administration, Denver, CO, 1991.
Pro Financial Network (Vocational Expert Testimony), Greeley, CO, 1988.
McCarron-Dial Training, Hope Center, Denver, CO, April 27-29, 1988.
Consultant-Vocational Expert with various attorneys, 1987-1990.