1. Updated: August 2015
CURRICULUM VITAE
DARLENE A. G. GROOMES
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Oakland University 4303 Manitou
School of Education and Human Services Okemos, MI 48864
Department of Human Development and Child Studies gracegroomes@gmail.com
405E Pawley Hall
Rochester, MI 48309
248-370-4237 (office)
248-370-4242 (fax)
groomes@oakland.edu
Professional Degrees
2000 Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Rehabilitation Counselor Education
Michigan State University
1993 Master of Arts (M.A.) Rehabilitation Counseling
Michigan State University
1991 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Sociology
Pennsylvania State University
Select Professional Employment and Positions
Associate Professor (August 2009-present). Department of Human Development and Child
Studies, School of Education and Human Services, Oakland University, Rochester,
MI. Re-employed with tenure, August 2012.
Program Coordinator and Counselor (January-August 2009). Autism Spectrum Disorders
Program, School of Education and Human Services Counseling Center, Oakland
University, Rochester, MI.
Director and Senior Research Associate (2002-2008). Project Excellence: A Program
Evaluation Partnership. Office of Rehabilitation and Disability Studies—Department of
Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education, Michigan State University,
East Lansing, MI.
Assistant Professor (2000-2002). Department of Counseling and Higher Education, Ohio
University, Athens, OH.
Independent Living Specialist (1994-1996). Department of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI.

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Rehabilitation Counselor (1992 – 1996). Center for Occupational Rehabilitation and Health,
University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI.
Intern (May-August 1992). Employment Training Programs-Technology Training, National
Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, D.C.
Intern (1991-1992). Developmental Disabilities Supported Independent Team, Michigan
Department of Community Mental Health, Lansing, MI.
Resident Supervisor (1991-1993). Department of Residence Life, Michigan State University,
East Lansing, MI.
Student Director (1988 – 1991). Drug Education Program for Total Health, Pennsylvania State
University, University Park, PA.
Select Publications
Book Chapters
Crewe, N. M., & Groomes, D. A. G. (2008). Assessment of independence. In B. Bolton & R.
Parker (Eds.), Handbook of Measurement and Evaluation in Rehabilitation (pp. 263-
281). Austin, TX: PRO-ED.
Book Reviews
Groomes, D. A. G. (2012). Review of the book New Directions in Rehabilitation Counseling:
Creative Responses to Professional, Clinical, and Educational Challenges by Toriello,
P.J., Bishop, M.L., & Rumrill, P.D. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 56, 251-252.
Book Excerpts
Groomes, D. A. G. (2013). Adaptation to disability and resilience research excerpts. In M. C.
Bloomfield’s My Eyes Feel They Need to Cry (pp. ). East Lansing, MI: Michigan State
University Press.
Monographs
Cummings, S., Groomes, D. A. G., Haight, J., Markve, M., Matrone, K., Sabella, S., Shoemaker,
M., Uchida, D., Vandergoot, D., & Wood, C.J. (2011). Performance management:
Program evaluation and quality assurance in vocational rehabilitation. Retrieved from
http://www.rcep6.org/iri/books/36iriua.pdf. Recognized at Authors at Oakland: A
Celebration of the Book in March 2012.
Leahy, M. J., Groomes, D. A. G., Rak, E., Hwang, J. H., Schoen, B. A., & Vaughn, S. (2008,
March). Evidence-based best practices in vocational rehabilitation: An initial integrative
review of current research. Project Excellence, Michigan State University, East Lansing,
MI.

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Kosciulek, J. F., & Groomes, D. A. G. (2003, September). Customer satisfaction with
vocational rehabilitation services. Project Excellence, Office of Rehabilitation and
Disability Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.
Articles in Refereed Journals
Clifton, Y.H., Pavonetti, L. M., & Groomes, D. A. G. (under review). Perceptions of Literacy
Instruction and Implications for Transition and Employment Outcomes for Students with
Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Rehabilitation, _____.
Groomes, D. A. G., Vandergoot, D., Shoemaker, M. T., & Collins, S. W. (2015). Excellence is
within your reach: The importance of planning for performance in vocational
rehabilitation. Journal of Rehabilitation, 81(2), 39-46.
Groomes, D. A. G., Clemons, A., Hulme, S., Kort, K., & Mesibov, G. (2014). Utilizing assistive
dogs in integrated employment: Multidisciplinary elements to consider for individuals
with ASD. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 40, 165-173.
Groomes, D. A. G., Stensrud, R., & Vandergoot, D. (2014). Promoting effective data
interpretation of customer satisfaction by State Rehabilitation Councils. Journal of
Rehabilitation Administration, 37 (2), 109-114.
Groomes, D. A. G., Jones, T. A., & Lewis, T. A. (2014). The expanded logic model: An agile
tool for VR programs. Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 38 (1), 45-59.
Groomes, D. A. G., & Adams, L. A. (2014). Value chain analysis: An implication for
improving systems within the vocational rehabilitation program. Journal Rehabilitation
Administration, 37 (2), 53-64.
Diallo, A., Saladin, S. P., Groomes, D. A. G., Fischer, J., & Hansmann, S. (2013).
Conceptualizing the use of cognitive interventions among persons with intellectual
disabilities who experience depression Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 44
(4), 3-9.
Groomes, D. A. G., & Jones, T. A., Stoddard, S., & Pflueger, J. (2012). Visual display of data in
VR settings: Seeing the results. Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 36, 27-42.
Litwin, H., Groomes, D. A. G., & Bua-Iam, P. (2011). Welcome to the Rehabilitation Program
Evaluation Network. Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 35, 45-48.
Groomes, D. A. G., Kampfe, C. A., & Mapuranga, R. (2011). The relationship between race and
acceptance of disability when considering services through vocational rehabilitation.
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation. 34(1).
Groomes, D. A. G., & Linkowski, D. C. (2007). Examining the structure of the revised
Acceptance of Disability Scale. Journal of Rehabilitation, 73 (3), 3-9.

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Groomes, D. A. G., Leahy, M. J., Thielsen, V. A., Pi, S., & Matrone, K. F. (2007). Using a
research apprenticeship model within a doctoral rehabilitation counselor education
program. Rehabilitation Education, 21(1), 33-40.
Leahy, M. J., Thielsen, V. A., Groomes, D. A. G., Shader-Patterson, L., & Shamsiddeen, J.
(2006). A synergistic program evaluation model partnership between a state agency and
a university program. Journal of Rehabilitation, 72 (3), 12-18.
Groomes, D. A. G., & Coduti, W. (2006). Exploring various impacts of HIV and/or AIDS and
case management practice. Care Management, 12 (1), 20-40.
Groomes, D. A. G. (2003). The Matrix: Suggesting a new approach to rehabilitation assessment.
Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 33 (4), 22-26.
Groomes, D. A. G., & Leahy, M. J. (2002). The relationship between the stress appraisal
process, coping disposition, and level of acceptance of disability. Rehabilitation
Counseling Bulletin, 46, 15-24.
Groomes, D. A. G., & Olsheski, J. (2002). Continued exploration of the psychosocial adaptation
to disability research frontier: Possible new directions. Rehabilitation Education, 16 (2),
213-226.
Groomes, D. A. G. (1998). The multiple impacts of HIV/AIDS: What rehabilitation counselors
need to know. Journalof Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 29 (4), 39-43.
Select Presentations at Invited and Refereed Conferences
International Conferences
Groomes, D. A. G. (June, 2012). What is inclusive education and how do strategies assist in
adaptation to disability? The 3rd Tibetan School Counselors’ Conference cum
Workshop, Central Tibetan Administration, Dharmasala, India.
Groomes, D. A. G. (March, 2002). Exploring the relationship between stress appraisal, coping
disposition, and level of acceptance of disability. American Counseling Association
World Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Groomes, D. A. G. (March, 1998). The multiple impacts of HIV/AIDS: What rehabilitation
counselors need to know. American Counseling Association World Conference,
Indianapolis, IN.
National Conferences
Groomes, D. A. G., & Haight, J. (October, 2014). A vocational rehabilitation systems approach:
Examining value in counseling skills. 2014 National Rehabilitation Association Annual
Conference, Des Moines, IA.
Lewis, T. A., Adams, L. A., & Groomes, D. A. G. (September, 2014). Managing what matters.
Summit on Performance Management in Vocational Rehabilitation, Louisville, KY.

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Clemons, A., & Groomes, D. A. G. (September, 2013). The Summit Reading Groups for
Excellence (SuRGE): An engine for adaptive, emergent learning and research and
development of best practices in vocational rehabilitation. Summit on Program
Evaluation and Quality Assurance in Vocational Rehabilitation, Providence, RI.
Litwin, H., Groomes, D.A.G., Matrone, K. (September, 2013). Ethical data: Looking at what it is
and how we use it. Summit on Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance in Vocational
Rehabilitation, Providence, RI.
Clemons, A., Kort, K., Hulme, S., Groomes, D. A. G., & Mesibov, G. (June, 2013). Assistive
dogs as an employment support for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
Association of People Supporting Employment First Annual Conference, Indianapolis,
IN.
Scott, K.D., Groomes, D. A. G., & Shoemaker, M. T. (May, 2013). Toward unifying our voice:
Applying systems thinking in vocational rehabilitation. Southeast Region National
Rehabilitation Association 65th
Annual Conference, Louisville, KY.
Collins, S. W., Groomes, D.A. G., & Shoemaker, M. T. (April, 2013). Organizing for
performance: A systematic approach for ensuring breakthrough performance for
vocational rehabilitation agencies. Council for State Administrators of Vocational
Rehabilitation Spring Conference, Bethesda, MD.
Groomes, D. A. G. (September, 2012). The Summit celebration: Recognizing our moving
forward. Summit on Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance in Vocational
Rehabilitation, San Antonio, TX.
Gitlin, D. J., Groomes, D. A. G., Hawley, B., & Shoemaker, M. T. (August, 2012). Effective
mentoring: A pathway to better leadership, retention, & succession. 2012 National
Rehabilitation Association Annual Conference, Chicago, IL.
Collins, S. W., Groomes, D.A. G., & Shoemaker, M. T. (May, 2012). Change is constant: How
can you guide it toward program improvement? Southeast Region National
Rehabilitation Association 64th
Annual Conference, Safety Harbor, FL.
Groomes, D. A. G., & Faircloth, P. (April, 2011). Engaging challenges: Group techniques for
working with individuals with ASD. National Council on Rehabilitation Education Spring
Conference, Manhattan Beach, CA.
Groomes, D. A. G. (September, 2010). A community of learners: Program evaluators in state VR
programs respond to shared resources. Program Evaluation Quality Assurance Summit,
Vancouver, WA.

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Groomes, D. A. G. (October, 200-). Examining the structure of the adaptation to disability scale:
Its use with autism spectrum disorders. Council on Educational Diagnostic Services
Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Groomes, D. A. G., & Victory, J. H. (February, 2005). A possibilities model: Applying
complexity science principles to our curriculum. National Council on Rehabilitation
Education 4th Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ.
Groomes, D. A. G., Leahy, M., Thielsen, V., Matrone, K., & Pi, S. (February, 2005). Enhancing
doctoral student research competencies: A unique partnership. National Council on
Rehabilitation Education 4th Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ.
Groomes, D. A. G., & Linkowski, D. C. (February, 2004). Revision of the Acceptance of
Disability Scale: An exploratory analysis. National Council on Rehabilitation Education
4th Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ.
Groomes, D. A. G., & McGlynn, C. (February, 2004). Creating effective partnerships: A
customer satisfaction survey process. National Council on Rehabilitation Education 4th
Annual Conference, Tucson, AZ.
Crewe, N. M., Groomes, D. A. G., & Harkness, R. (September, 1997). Changes in views of
health, spirituality, and the future during 20 years of life with SCI. American
Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Workers, Las Vegas, NV.
Groomes, D. A. G., & Tate, D. G. (September, 1995). Independent living skills training for
people with spinal cord injury: Evaluating results. American Association of Spinal Cord
Injury Psychologists and Social Workers Annual Conference. Las Vegas, NV.
National Conference Panels
Groomes, D.A.G., Shoemaker, M. T., Litwin, H., Clemons, A., Carroll, K., & Thelin, R.
(September, 2014). SuRGE-5 Users’ Guide: Survey Design within VR Performance
Management. Summit on Performance Management in Vocational Rehabilitation,
Louisville, KY.
Groomes, D.A.G., Beilke, J., Geib, J., & Stem, J. (September, 2013). Indicators of quality for
customer focus: A 5-why approach. Summit on Program Evaluation and Quality
Assurance in Vocational Rehabilitation, Providence, RI.
Shoemaker, M. T., Haight, J. Sabella, S. & Groomes, D. A. G. (April, 2012). The VR Program
Evaluation Network. State of the Science series at the Council for State Administrators of
Vocational Rehabilitation Conference, Bethesda, MD.
George, C., Groomes, D. A. G., Matrone, K, Shoemaker, M., Vandergoot, D., & Wood, C. J.
(September, 2011). The 36th IRI on performance management prime study group: What
we learned together, what we recommend for the future and let’s start a conversation.
Program Evaluation Quality Assurance Summit, Tampa, FL.

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Groomes, D. A. G., Haight, J., Markve, M., Matrone, K., Sabella, S., Shoemaker, M., Uchida,
D., Vandergoot, D., & Wood, C.J. (October, 2011). National forum study group:
Development of the 36th
IRI monograph on performance management.
NCRE/RSA/CSAVR Fall Conference, Arlington, VA.
Livneh, H., Parker, R. M., McCarthy, H., Kampfe, C., & Groomes, D. A. G. (February, 2007).
Responses to questions on psychosocial adaptation to disability research. In M. Bishop
(Chair), The place of adaptation research in rehabilitation counseling. Panel presentation
conducted at the National Council on Rehabilitation Education 7th
Annual Conference,
Tucson, AZ.
Keynote Addresses
Groomes, D. A. G., & Collins, S. W. (July, 2014). Fundamentals of high performance: A
foundation for vocational rehabilitation organizational learning and quality
improvement. Texas Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services Statewide
Managers’ Meeting, Austin, TX.
Groomes, D.A.G., Collins, S. W., Jones, T. A., Litwin, H., Shoemaker, M. T., & Quinn, M.
(September, 2012). The development and use of dashboards in VR programs:
Communicating performance management outcomes. Summit on Program Evaluation
and Quality Assurance in Vocational Rehabilitation, San Antonio, TX.
National Webinars
Groomes, D. A. G. (July, 2009). Completing a statewide Comprehensive Needs Assessment
Plan: Perspectives and lessons learned. Summit Group: Program Evaluation and Quality
Assurance in Vocational Rehabilitation. Retrieved from
http://ncrtm.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=1814
National Roundtable Discussions
Groomes, D.A.G., Stem, J., Beilke, J., & Geib, J. (September, 2013). Customer Satisfaction
Survey Approaches. Summit on Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance in Vocational
Rehabilitation, Providence, RI.
State Conferences
Roy, V., & Groomes, D. A. G. (2014, May). Kindergarten teachers’ perceptions on effective
inclusion of students with autism spectrum disorders in the classroom. Michigan
Division for Early Childhood Conference, Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Clifton, Y., & Groomes, D. A. G. (2013, November). Literacy instruction and transition to
adulthood for students with autism spectrum disorders. Michigan Rehabilitation
Conference, Traverse City, MI.

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Nichols, J. L., & Groomes, D. A. G. (2005, November). Effective employment strategies: A
unique approach toward partnership. Michigan Rehabilitation Conference, Grand
Rapids, MI.
Universities
Groomes, D. A. G. (2011, March). Family issues and adaptation to disability. In H. McCarthy
(Professor), REHAB 5603: Psychosocial Aspects of Disability. Guest Lecturer via Video
Conferencing at Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA.
Tsai, L., Mesibov, G., Simpson, R., Graetz, J., Groomes, D. A. G., & Shin, S. (2010, May).
Responses to questions on autism and evidenced-based interventions. In L. Tsai (Chair),
Autism symposium: Quality of life evidence-based interventions. Panel presentation
conducted at the 2nd
Annual Oakland University’s Center for Autism Research, Education
and Support Autism Quality of Life Symposium, Rochester, MI.
Yunker, C., Sweetapple, S., Groomes, D. A. G., & Faircloth, P. (2009, May). Employment
outcomes and considerations. In G. Meisbov (Chair), Quality of Life domain: Personal
development. OUCARES Symposium conducted at Oakland University, Rochester, MI.
Groomes, D. A. G. (2004, October). Special education and transition services. TE250: Human
Diversity, Power, and Opportunity in Social Institutions, Michigan State University, East
Lansing, MI.
Sandell, K., Groomes, D. A. G., Hinton, J., Ingram, D., & Sarnoff, S. (2002, May). Teaching
colloquium panel: Investigating teaching models for enhancing active intellectual student
engagement. Spotlight on Learning Conference: Building a Community of Learners,
Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Groomes, D. A. G. (2001, June). HIV/AIDS and health education. Ohio Program of Intensive
English/South-African Summer English Teacher Institute, Ohio University, Athens, OH.
Local Agencies
Groomes, D. A. G. (2009, December). Friendship, dating, romance: Important things to
understand if you live on the autism spectrum. ASPPIRE, Lansing, MI.
Groomes, D. A. G. (2002, April). The connection between the Americans with Disabilities Act
and quality assurance. The Recovery Center, Lancaster, OH.
Thielsen, V. A., & Groomes, D. A. G. (2005, April). The Transition Outcomes Project: Project
evaluation seminar. Michigan Department of Education, Special Education & Early
Intervention Services. Lansing, MI.
Groomes, D. A. G., & Jones, T. (2004, October). Project evaluation: What grantees need to
know. Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth. Lansing, MI.
Groomes, D. A. G. (2001, November). What vocational rehabilitation is and how to access it.
Neural Connections, Joint program at Ohio University School of Hearing and Speech
Sciences, School of Physical Therapy, and the Speech and Hearing Clinic, Athens, OH.

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Select Service to the Profession
National
Representative to the National Rehabilitation Association Board, Rehabilitation
Counselors and Educators Association (January 2015 -)
Member, Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst (APSE) Research
Committee (September 2014 - )
Past-President, Rehabilitation Program Evaluation Network, Professional Division
within the National Rehabilitation Association (January 2013-December 2013)
President, Rehabilitation Program Evaluation Network, Professional Division within the
National Rehabilitation Association (January 2012-December 2012)
Reading Group Facilitator, Summit on Program Evaluation and Quality Assurance
(2010-present)
Member, Council on Educational Diagnostic Services Research Committee (2010- 2012)
Reviewer for Refereed Professional Journals:
Editorial Board
Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 2012-present
Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 2000-present
Rehabilitation Education, 2004-2008
Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 2002-2004
Editorial Consultant
Assessment in Education, 2011
Rehabilitation Psychology, 2007
Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 2005
Board of Directors, Michigan Rehabilitation Counseling Association (1993-1996)
Position as Professional Development Chair (1994-1995)
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALING
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor
Certification (CRCC), #29627, through March 2018
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the State of Michigan, #6401003626, through May
2015
PROFESSIONAL HONORS
Nominated for the 2011 Teaching Excellence Award, Oakland University (December, 2010)

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National Rehabilitation Services Administration Commissioner’s Appreciation Award (October,
2010)
The Hinman Graduate Research Grant ($2,000) (May, 1999)
Leopold Schepp Foundation Scholarship ($5,000) (1992–1993)
MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst (APSE)
Michigan Rehabilitation Association (MRA)
Michigan Rehabilitation Counseling Association (MRCA)
National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE)
National Rehabilitation Association (NRA)
Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Association (RCEA)
Rehabilitation Program Evaluation Network (RPEN)
PAST MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Counseling Association (ACA)
American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA)
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Council on Educational Diagnostic Services (CEDS)
National Rehabilitation Counseling Association (NRCA)