Directory
Alan Demmitt, Ph.D., LPCC-Supervisor
Associate Professor, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Full-Time Faculty
School of Education and Health Sciences: Counselor Education and Human Services
Degrees
- Ph.D., Iowa State University (Human Development and Family Studies with Specialization in Marital and Family Therapy)
- M.A., Northeast Louisiana University (Marriage and Family Counseling)
- B.Th., Atlanta Bible College
Professional Activities
- President of School of Education and Health Sciences, 2001-present
- Clinical Coordinator for Counseling Programs, 2001-present
- Coordinator of the University of Dayton Supervisor Summit, 2000, 2002, 2004-05
- Secretary of the Executive Committee, School of Education and Allied Professions, 1998-2001
- Task force on the University’s Sesquicentennial Conversation, 2000-02
- Center for Catholic Education, Advisory Board, 2000-04
- Served on School Educational Leadership Committee Member, 2001, 2002
- Faculty Development Committee, 1998-2001
- Directed marketing survey for new master's degree in human development services
- Ph.D. Committee, School of Education and Allied Professions, 1995-99
- Director of Common Ground Program, Court of Common Pleas, Logan County, Ohio, 1995-present
- Reviewer for Catholic Education: A journal of inquiry and practice, 1998-present
Research Interests
- Couples counseling
- Communication
- Family issues
Selected Publications
Demmitt, A. & Russo, C. (2005). Holistic counseling and religion: Questions for practice. Education Law Reporter. December 29, 2005:21-28.
Demmitt, A. & Russo, C., & Hunley, S. (2003). Children with ADHD, Ritalin, and the law: Recommendations for practice. Education Law Association Notes, 38(3):14-17&23.
Demmitt, A. & Russo, C., & Hunley, S. (2003). Children with ADHD, Ritalin, and the law: Recommendations for practice. Education Law Reporter. January 16, 2003:415-422.
Demmitt, A. & Russo, C (2001). School boards and school counselors, Updating School Board Policies, 32(6):12-13.
Hunley, S., Demmitt, A. & Russo, C (2001). Ritalin, ADHD and the law: An overview, Updating School Board Policies, 32(3&4):4-7.
Hunley, S., Demmitt, A. & Russo, C (2001). Follow 10 rules regarding Ritalin in schools. The Special Educator, 17:8, 6.
Hall, S. & Demmitt, A. (2001). The spiritual relationship system (SRS): A framework for holistic counseling. The Journal of Healing Ministry, 8(6): 223-227.
Demmitt, A. & Russo, C (2001). School violence: Legal obligations, prevention and dealing with threats. The International Journal of Educational Reform, 10(1):102-109.
Demmitt, A. & Hall, S. (2000). Hospitality: Creating the context for ministry. The Journal of Healing Ministry, 7(1):31-33.