Victor Alvarado
707 McKee Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539
Phone: (H): 956-383-2384 Fax: 956-383-2384 Cellular: 956-457-4718 E-Mail: valvarado@mac.com
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership: Counseling
• Counselor Educator
• Individual and Marriage Counseling
• Conflict Resolution and Divorce Mediation
• Human Behavior and Organizations
• Group Dynamics
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Leadership Skills Development
• International Education consultant in:
Program Development & Evaluation
Teaching Methodology
Learning Assessment
Technology in Education
Distance Education
• U.S. Dep. of Education: Field Reader GAANN, FIPSE (Comprehensive) Education Grants,
Title III, MSEIP & others
• Program Development and Evaluation consultant
• Grants development consultant
• Forensic consultant
• Topographic Brain Mapping researcher
• Quantitative EEG Analysis
• Stress Management training
Education
• 1976 (ED. D.)
• 1970 (ED. S.)
• 1968 (M. A.)
• 1966
Educational Leadership: Counseling, Western Michigan University,
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Specialist Degree, Counseling, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo,
Michigan
Master’s Degree, Guidance and Counseling, Western Michigan University,
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Professional Degree in Secondary Education (equiv. to M.S.), Major:
Biology/Minor: Chemistry, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile,
Santiago, Chile.
Work Experience
• 1996 - Present, Professor, Department of Educational Psychology, The University of Texas Pan
American
• 1998 - 1999, Professor, Educational Leadership Doctoral Program, The University of Texas
Pan American
• 1995 - 1998, Assistant to the Dean, College of Education, UTPA
• 1996 - 1997, Professor, College of Education, The University of Texas Pan American
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• 1986 - 1995, Associate Professor, Counselor Education Program
• 1991 - 1997, Director, Neuroscience Education Center, NASA Project NAG9-761 and NASA
Project NAG9-552, School of Education, The University of Texas-Pan American
• 1992 - 1994, Chair, Department of Educational Psychology, School of Education,
The University of Texas-Pan American
• 1972 - 1992, Assistant and Associate Professor, Counselor Education Program, and
Director, Information Technology Laboratory, UTPA
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Most recent) :
• 2010 16 Annual Counselors’ Institute, S.Padre Island 1-­‐29-­‐2010 • 2010 Texas A& M-­‐Kingsville, 36 Annual Spring Bilingual Conference • 2008 TEGRITY educational online archiving system training and implementation, UTPA,
Edinburg
• 2004 UT Telecampus Training, Austin, Texas
• 2004 WebCT/Blackboard/ Wimba/Tegrity training, UTPA, Edinburg
• 2002: American Counselor Education and Supervision Conference, Park City, Utah
• 2001: American Counseling Association Annual Conference, New Orleans
• 1994: Seminar on Magneto-Electroencephalogram Analysis, University of Amsterdam, June
1994
• 1993: Seminar in Topographic Brain Mapping, Dr. Marlin Languis, Ohio State University
• 1993: Seminar in Evoked Potentials: Neurodata Inc., Pasadena CA
• 1992: Training in Topographic Brain Mapping, Pasadena CA
• 1991 Topographic Brain Mapping Conference, San Diego, CA, July 1991
• 1994: MacWorld Annual Computer Conference, San Francisco
• 1993: Continuous Waveform Analysis, Symposium of the American EEG Society, N.
Orleans,10-9-93
• 1993: Strategic Planning Institute, University of South Carolina
• 1992: ACE Washington, D. C. Institute in Higher Education Administration: Chairing the
Department
• 1988: Training and Certification in Conflict Resolution and Divorce Mediation, Houston, Texas
• 1989: Advanced Training and Certification in Conflict Resolution and Divorce Mediation,
Houston, TX
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PUBLICATIONS
Journal articles:
• Cavazos, J., Alvarado, V., Rodriguez, I., & Iruegas, J. R. (2009). Examining Hispanic counseling students’ worries: A qualitative approach. Journal of School Counseling (7)12. Alvarado, V., & Cavazos, J. (2007). Allegories and symbols in counseling. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 2, 51-­‐59. • Alvarado, V, Simonsson, M. (2004), “A Proposed Systematic Cohort Program for Minority
Institutions”. Proceedings, NAAAS Conference, Houston, Texas.
• Alvarado, V. (2003) Under review for publication: “The Use of Allegories in Counseling
Hispanic-American Patients.” Journal of Intercultural Disciplines. (See enclosed letter)
• Alvarado, V. (1995) "Cortical Patterns During Computer Simulations Under Different
Conditions of Stress." Human Brain Mapping, Supplement 1, 1995, Eds. B. Mazoyer, P. Roland,
& R. Seitz. Wiley-Liss. 215-218.
• Alvarado, V. et. al. (1994) "A Case Study of a Learning Disabled Bilingual Students in Terms of
QEEG and Evoked Potentials." (1994) Proceedings: International Interdisciplinary Conference
on Cognitive Assessment of Children and Youth.. Cyberspace Publishing, Fort Worth. 1-4.
• Alvarado, V. et. al. (1994) "Topographic Brain Mapping of Learning Disabled Students."
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Proceedings: International Interdisciplinary Conference on Cognitive Assessment of Children and
Youth. Cyberspace Publishing, Fort Worth. 5-23.
• Alvarado, V. et. al. (1994) "Topographic Brain Mapping in Attention Deficit Disorder and in
Gifted and Learning Disabled Individuals." Proceedings: International Interdisciplinary
Conference on Cognitive Assessment of Children and Youth. Cyberspace Publishing, Fort Worth.
25-33.
Other Publications and Original Work:
• Alvarado, V. (1994) Analysis of Cortical Activity (Topographic Brain Mapping) of Children,
Adolescents and Adults During Computer Simulation Activities.” NASA Grant NAG9-541 Final
Report. NASA Bulletin . Houston.
• Alvarado, V. (1992) "The NASA Target Test" Original computerized test designed in
conjunction with NASA grant NAG9-552.
• Alvarado, V. (1993) "Raven's Test of Progressive Matrices" Original Computerized version
• Alvarado, V. (1993) Topographic Brain Mapping and Cognitive Processes: Slide series
prepared for instructional purposes.
Books:
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• "Mi Libro de Actividades Escolares" Translation of original English version. KIDS Inc. ©1992
• " STUDENT GUIDE The University of Texas - Pan American", Developed during the Summer
of 1992 while I was Acting Associate Dean of Students. 1992
• "Topographic Brain Mapping Training Manual", Training manual for research assistants. NASA
PROJECT, 1992
Presentations: International:
• “Strategic Planning for Educational Reform of Bolivian Universities”. Seminar given to 50
University Presidents and Administrators of all National and Private universities in Bolivia.
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State (USAID) and Bolivian Ministry of Education. Santa
Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia July 1999.
• "Testing Methods in Higher Education" U.S.Information Agency Grant, Universidad
Iberoamericana, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 1997
• "Teaching Methods in Higher Education" U.S.Information Agency Grant, Universidad
Iberoamericana, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, October, 1996
• "Teaching Methods for a Multinational Audience" U.S.Information Agency Grant, Universidad
Iberoamericana, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, October, 1996
• "Bridging the Gap In Information Technology Among Faculty Members." International
Congress on Challenges in Education, Orangestad, Aruba, D.C., July 1996
• " Cartografía de la corteza cerebral en Educación" II Congreso Tamaulipeco de Investigación
Educativa, December 1-3, 1995, Ciudad Victoria, Mexico
• "Cortical Patterns During Computer Simulations Under Different Conditions of Stress." First
International Conference on Functional Mapping of the Human Brain, June 27-30, 1995. Cité des
Sciences et de l'Industrie, Paris, France.
• “Brain Mapping and Cognitive Functions” Invited Seminar at the Department of Pediatric
Neurology - Developmental Neurology, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium. July 5, 1994
• “ Topographic Brain Mapping of a Case of Agenesia of the Corpus Callosum” VII European
Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology, Budapest, July 7, 1994
• "Topographic Brain Mapping and Quantitative EEG Analysis of High-performance and Lowperformance Scores of the WAIS." Inter American Congress of Psychology, Santiago, Chile, July
1993.
• “Topographic Brain Mapping of Basic Computational Operations in Bilingual Subjects. "
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International Congress on Brain Imaging (ISBET), Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 1992.
• "The effect of CAI in the cognitive development of four-year-old children." International
Mathematics Conference, Edinburg, Texas, 1985.
National, Regional or State:
• How to Get a Job in Difficult Times. 16th Annual Counselor’s Institute South Padre Island,
January, 2011
• Cultural Factors to Consider when Dealing with Hispanic Families and Child Abuse. Twentyfifth Annual Conference of the Prevention of Child Abuse. February 28-March 1, 2011 Westin
Park Central – Dallas, TX
• “Training Spanish-Speaking Parents on Children Anger Management and Developing Emotional
Control Skills”36 Annual Spring Bilingual Conference, Kingsville, Texas, 3-­‐30-­‐2010
• “Anger Management and Developing Emotional Control Skills in Secondary Students”. RGV TCA Conference, Padre Island, Texas, February, 2010
• “A Proposed Systematic Cohort Program for Minority Institutions”. NAAAS Conference, Feb.
2004, Houston, Texas.
• “The Use of Allegories in Counseling Hispanic-American Patients.” National Association of
Hispanic and Latino Studies Annual Conference, Houston, Texas, February 22-25, 2003
• "Topographic Brain Mapping of Learning Disabled Children" Cognitive Neuroscience Society,
Annual Meeting, San Francisco, March, 1998.
• "Topographic Brain Mapping and Psychological Analysis of a Case of Agenesia of the Corpus
Callosum." Cognitive Neuroscience Society, Annual Meeting, San Francisco, March, 1998.
• “Analysis of Cortical Activity (Topographic Brain Mapping) of Children, Adolescents and
Adults During Computer Simulation Activities.” NASA Grant # NAG9-552 , FINAL REPORT
TO NASA, Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas, 1994.
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External Research Grants:
• 1991- 1994 “Analysis of Cortical Activity (Topographic Brain Mapping) of Children,
Adolescents and Adults During Computer Simulation Activities.” NASA Grant # NAG9-552 ,
Johnson Space Center, Houston.
$ 275,800.00
• 1994-1997 "P300 as Cortical Brain Indicator of Performance Deterioration Under Stress".
NASA Grant # NAG9-761 , Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas
$238,729.00
• 1995 Development of the Strategic Plan for the CPDT (Center for Professional Development
and Technology) grant.
$1.540,000.00
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University and Community Service: (Most recent)
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• 2010 Veterans Memorial Program Organization, McAllen, Texas, w/USAF (Ret) Col. Frank
Plummer
• 2010 U.S. Department of Education: FIPSE Comprehensive Grants Field Reader
• 2009 U.S. Department of Education: GAANN Grants Field Reader
• 1996-2010 Counseling Consultant, McAllen Police Department
• 2002-05: University Program Evaluation Committee, Member
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• 2005 U.S. Department of Education: Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program:
Chair and Field Reader
• 2005 U.S. Department of Education: Title III grants: Chair and Field reader
• 2004 U.S. Department of Education: TRIO Programs, Student Support Services Program. Chair
and Field Reader
• 2004 U.S. Department of Education: Title V, Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Program.
Chair and Field Reader
• 2004 U.S. Department of Education: Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program:
Chair and Field Reader
• 2004 U.S. Department of Education: Title III grants: Chair and Field reader
• 2003 U.S. Department of Education: Title III grants: Field reader
• 2003 U.S. Department of Education: Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program:
Field Reader
• 2003 U.S. Department of Education: Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program: Field Reader
• 2003 University Program Review Committee, UTPA
• 2002 University Program Review Committee, UTPA
• 2001 U.S. Department of Education: Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program:
Field Reader
• 2000 U.S. Department of Education: Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program:
Field Reader
• 2000 U.S. Department of Education: Title III grants: Field reader
• 1994-97 Doctoral Committee Member, University of Houston (M. V. Simonsson, doctoral
student)
• 1999 U.S. Department of Education: Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program:
Field Reader
• 1997 U.S. Department of Education: EOC Programs: Field Reader
• 1997 U.S. Department of Education: Jacob K. Javits Fellowship Program: Field Reader
• 1995 U.S. Department of Education: Title III grants: Field reader
• 1994 U.S. Department of Education: Title III grants: Field reader
• 1994 U.S. Department of Education: P. Roberts Harris Fellowship: Field reader
• 1993 U.S. Department of Education: P. Roberts Harris Fellowship Program: Field reader
• 1993 U.S. Department of Education: P. Roberts Harris Fellowship : Field reader
• 2004 Hidalgo County, Grand Jury, Member
Professional Memberships:
• Doctoral Committee Member for:
Dr. Cynthia Cavazos-González, California School of Psychology
Dr. Marie Simonsson, University of Houston (Co-chair)
Mr. A. Rafzhani, University of Houston (Current)
• International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors
• American Counselor Association
• Texas Counselor Association
• Certified Divorce and Conflict Resolution Mediator, Basic and Advanced Levels
• Diplomate, American Board of Medical Psychotherapy
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REFERENCES
• Dr. Sylvia Ramirez, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
The University of Texas Pan American
• Dr.Marie Simmonsson, Director
Educational Leadership Ed.D. Program
The University of Texas Pan American
• Dr. Peter Kranz, Associate Professor
Department of Educational Leadership
The University of Texas Pan American
• Dr. Fructuoso Irigoyen, M.D. Medical Director
The Center, Comprehensive Mental Health
Mission, TX