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Sarah Silveus

Title: Assistant Professor

Department: Counseling and Higher Education

College: College of Education

Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae Link

Education

  • PhD, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2022
    Major: Counselor Education and Supervision

Current Scheduled Teaching

COUN 5490.001Abnormal Behavior : Effects of Trauma, and Crisis InterventionSummer 10W 2026
COUN 5740.001Group Counseling Theories and ProceduresSummer 10W 2026
COUN 6680.001Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in CounselingSpring 2026
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

COUN 5660.002Advanced Counseling SkillsFall 2025 SPOT
COUN 5290.001Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in Clinical Mental Health CounselingFall 2025 SPOT
COUN 5490.001Abnormal Behavior : Effects of Trauma, and Crisis InterventionSummer 10W 2025 SPOT
COUN 5740.002Group Counseling Theories and ProceduresSummer 10W 2025 SPOT
COUN 6680.001Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues in CounselingSpring 2025 SPOT
COUN 5490.001Abnormal Behavior : Effects of Trauma, and Crisis InterventionFall 2024 SPOT
COUN 5680.002Essential Skills in CounselingFall 2024 SPOT
COUN 5740.001Group Counseling Theories and ProceduresSummer 10W 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

    Book Chapter

  • Yin, J., Silveus, S.A. (2024). Neurodiversity and nonverbal norms in a world designed for the majority. Cases on Trauma-Informed Gatekeeping in Counselor Education. IGI Global.

    • Dissertation

  • Silveus, S.A. (2022). The relationship between racial discrimination and impostor feelings: A moderation analysis.

    • Encyclopedia Article

  • Silveus, S.A., Schmit, M.K. (2023). Biracial and multiracial identity. Encyclopedia of Multicultural Counseling, Social Justice, and Advocacy (1st ed.). SAGE.
  • Silveus, S.A., Schmit, M.K. (2023). Diversity and Oppression Scale. Encyclopedia of Multicultural Counseling, Social Justice, and Advocacy (1st ed.). SAGE.
  • Silveus, S.A., Schmit, M.K. (2023). Invisible versus visible minorities. Encyclopedia of Multicultural Counseling, Social Justice, and Advocacy (1st ed.). SAGE.

    • Journal Article

  • Teles Oliveira, J., Silveus, S.A. (2023). Practicum Student Counselor Identity Formation Through the COVID-19 Pandemic. Teaching and Supervision in Counseling. 5 (1) 13-25.
  • Silveus, S.A., Schmit, M.K., Teles Oliveira, J., Hughes, L. (2023). Meta-analysis of culturally adapted cognitive behavioral therapy on depression and anxiety. Journal of Counseling and Development. 101 (2) 129-142.
  • Giordano, A.L., Prosek, E.A., Henson, R.K., Silveus, S.A., Beijan, L., Reyes, A., Molina, C., Agarwal, S. (2021). Effects of vicarious racism exposure on college students of color: Exploring affect and substance use. Journal of College Counseing. 24 (1) 4–17.
  • Schmit, M.K., Schmit, E., Lenz, S., Hawkins, J., Silveus, S.A., Chuyou-Campbell, C. (2020). Meta-analysis of behavioral couples therapy for decreasing substance use and improving relationship adjustment. Counseling Outcome Research & Evaluation. 13 (2) 1-15.

    • Newsletter

  • McGarrh, D., Silveus, S.A., Stillwell, S., Colliflower, S., Schmit, E. (2020). CALL to Action. SACES Spring 2020 Newsletter.

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

    Fellowship

  • Silveus, S.A., "ICBH Student Member Grant Recipient," sponsored by The Integrated Care and Behavioral Health (ICBH) Project, Local, $10000 Funded. (2018 - 2019).

    • Grant - Research

  • Silveus, S.A., Yager, T., "2022 Research Grant," sponsored by Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, National, $2200 Funded. (2022).

    • Grant - Service

  • McGarrh, D., Silveus, S.A., Stillwell, S., Colliflower, S., Schmit, E., "TACES Advocacy Grant Recipient," sponsored by Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, State, $500 Funded. ( - 2019).
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Overall
Summative Rating		 Challenge and
Engagement Index		 Response Rate

out of 5
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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