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Aaron W. Hughey

Educational Background

Ed.D. (1988)
Northern Illinois University
Major: Educational Administration
Emphasis: Higher Education Administration

Ed.S. (1983)
Western Kentucky University
Major: Counselor Education
Emphasis: Student Personnel Services

M.S. (1981)
University of Tennessee (Knoxville)
Major: Educational Psychology
Minor: Zoology

B.S. (1980)
University of Tennessee (Martin)
Major: Secondary Education: Biological Science

High School Diploma (1976)
Waverly Central High School
Waverly, Tennessee

Academic Career

August 2018 - Present
University Distinguished Professor
Department of Counseling and Student Affairs
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

August 2001 - 2018
Professor
Department of Counseling and Student Affairs
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

August 1996 - August 2001
Associate Professor
Department of Educational Leadership
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

August 1991 - August 1996
Assistant Professor
Department of Educational Leadership
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

January 1988 - August 1991
Adjunct Professor
Department of Educational Leadership
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Courses Taught (now and in the past):
CNS 550: Professional Orientation to Counseling
CNS 552: Testing and Assessment in Counseling
CNS 554: Group Counseling
CNS 555: Social and Cultural Diversity in Counseling
CNS 556: Developmental Career Counseling
CNS 558: Counseling Theories
CNS 571: Introduction to Student Affairs in Higher Education
CNS 572: The College Student Experience
CNS 573: Leadership in Student Affairs
CNS 574: Student Development in Higher Education
CNS 575: Administration of Student Affairs
CNS 576: Technology in Student Affairs
CNS 577: Counseling Concepts and Applications for Student Affairs Professionals
CNS 578: Special Topics in Student Affairs and Higher Education
CNS 579: Seminar in Student Affairs and Higher Education
CNS 581: International Students and Student Services
CNS 585: Leadership and Administration in Student Affairs and Higher Education
CNS 590: Practicum in Student Affairs
CNS 593: Career Development in Student Affairs and Higher Education
CNS 594: Research Methods in Student Affairs and Higher Education
CNS 595: Internship in Student Affairs
EDFN 675: Higher Education in America
CNS 589: Group Dynamics in Student Affairs and Higher Education
CNS 603: Critical Issues and Strategies in Student Affairs and Higher Education
CNS 604: Resource Management in Student Affairs and Higher Education
CNS 670: Parameters of Law in Student Affairs and Higher Education
CNS 675: Advanced Career Counseling and Services Administration
CNS 100: Education and Life Planning

Administrative Experience

7/22 - 12/22
Interim Department Head
The EdD Program
School of Leadership and Professional Studies
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 42101

7/04 - 8/08
Department Head
Department of Counseling and Student Affairs
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 42101

7/03 - 6/04
Interim Department Head
Department of Counseling and Student Affairs
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 42101

1/02 - 7/03
Interim Director
Carroll Knicely Institute for Economic Development
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 42101

1/01 - 7/03
Training Consultant
The Center for Training and Development
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 42101

8/88 - 8/91
Associate Director of Housing
Department of University Housing
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 42101

9/86 - 8/88
Assistant Director of Housing
Department of University Housing
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 42101

7/84 - 8/86
Residence Hall (Complex) Director
Department of Student Housing Services
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115

8/81 - 6/84
Residence Hall Director
Office of Student Affairs
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 42101

5/83 - 8/83
5/82 - 8/82
Housing Staff Member
Department of University Housing
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 42101

6/81 - 8/81
Assistant Conference Manager
Department of Student Housing
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37916

8/80 - 6/81
Assistant Head Resident
Department of Student Housing
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37916

8/78 - 5/80
Executive Editor
The Pacer
University of Tennessee
Martin, TN 38238

8/79 - 3/80
Reading Lab Supervisor
Department of International Programs
University of Tennessee
Martin, TN 38238

List of Selected Publications

Selected Ideas, Opinions & Research

Webinars Conducted

Wakonse Fellow, 2023 - present.

University Distinguished Professor, 2018 - present.

The CPAK (College Personnel Association of Kentucky) "Hall of Fame"
Outstanding Educators and Professionals in Higher Education, Class of 2019.

The Joseph P. Cangemi Award for Excellence in Leadership in Psychology/Education, 2017.

Melvene Draheim Hardee Award
Southern Association for College Student Affairs, 2016.

Inductee, WKU Libraries Open Access Hall of Fame, 2016.

The President's Award for Diversity, 2012.

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Faculty Award for Teaching, 2003.

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Faculty Award for Research and Creativity, 1997.

At the National Archives 2009

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