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Katelyn Matkin

Title: Clinical Assistant Professor

Department: Rehabilitation and Health Services

College: College of Health and Public Service

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae Link

Education

  • PhD, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2024
    Major: Rehabilitation Counselor Education
  • MS, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2018
    Major: Rehabilitation Psychology
  • BS, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2016
    Major: Rehabilitation Psychology
  • Certificate, University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2016
    Major: Education and Educational Services

Current Scheduled Teaching

RHAB 5723.400Group Work and the Rehabilitation ProcessFall 2025
RHAB 5719.401Trauma and Crisis Intervention in Rehabilitation CounselingFall 2025
RHAB 5724.400Disability and the Family SystemSummer 10W 2025 SPOT
RHAB 5900.016Special ProblemsSummer 10W 2025
Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Previous Scheduled Teaching

RHAB 5722.400Advanced Counseling Techniques in Rehabilitation CounselingSpring 2025 SPOT
RHAB 3100.410Disability and SocietySpring 3W1 2025 Syllabus SPOT
RHAB 4880.400Rehabilitation PracticumSpring 2025 Syllabus SPOT
RHAB 4100.400Rehabilitation Service Delivery SystemsSpring 2025 Syllabus SPOT
ADDS 4900.001Special Problems in Addiction StudiesSpring 2025 Syllabus
ADDS 4900.003Special Problems in Addiction StudiesSpring 2025
RHAB 4700.400Employment ServicesFall 2024 Syllabus SPOT
RHAB 5723.400Group Work and the Rehabilitation ProcessFall 2024 SPOT
RHAB 5732.401Principles of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and RecoveryFall 2024 SPOT
Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Published Intellectual Contributions

    Journal Article

  • Chun, J., Lee, J., Matkin, K., Richard, C., Khan, U., Smedema, S. (2025). Bimodality in life satisfaction: The role of social support in individuals with long COVID. Other. 18 (3) 101813. Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2025.101813
  • McCarthy, A.K., Soldner, J.L., Landon, T.J., Matkin, K., Baumunk, M.J., Bernacchio, C., Taylor, A. (2025). A Content Analysis of Rehabilitation Counseling Supervision Literature. Other. 14 (1) Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Association. https://doi.org/10.52017/001c.134083
  • Matkin, K., Smedema, S., Baumunk, M., Chun, J., Bhattarai, M. (2025). Support Needs and Gaps for Black and African American Individuals With Fibromyalgia During Pregnancy. Other. Knowledge E DMCC. https://doi.org/10.18502/jfrh.v19i1.18442
  • Weathers Jr., M., Matkin, K. (2024). Have we responded to the call? A 25 year follow up on multicultural rehabilitation changes. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling. N/A. 55 (1) N/A. NY, NY, Springer Publishing Company LLC. https://doi.org/10.1891/JARC-2023-0021
  • Matkin, K., Smedema, S.M. (2024). Reproductive Autonomy for Individuals With Disabilities: Necessary Knowledge for Rehabilitation Counselors. Other. 13 (1) Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Association. https://doi.org/10.52017/001c.92936
  • Matkin, K., Bhattarai, M., Smedema, S.M. (2023). Potential Benefits of Mindfulness-Based Strength Practice for Individuals With Disabilities in Vocational Rehabilitation Settings. Other. 12 (2) Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Association. https://doi.org/10.52017/001c.84885
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Overall
Summative Rating		 Challenge and
Engagement Index		 Response Rate

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out of 7		 %
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students responded
  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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