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Main Campus
2030 E College Way
Olathe, KS 66062-1899
913-782-3750
Santa Fe Commons Site
13563 South Mur-len Rd.
Olathe, KS 66062-1899
913-971-3800
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Most University offices are open from 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday
Rick
Hanson
Department Chair, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Professor of Psychology
PhD; Counseling Psychology, 2000, Michigan State University
MS; Counseling Psychology, 1992, Kansas University
BA; Psychology, 1988, MidAmerica Nazarene University
rdhanson@mnu.edu
I am passionate about engaging students in the fascinating exploration of the human experience. As a Christian Psychologist, I am perpetually curious about the interaction of our thoughts, passions, and physical body. Through the lens of contemporary neuroscience, I am drawn to better understand the ancient directive to know and love God with all my mind, spirit/soul, and strength.
Outstanding Professional Leadership Award 2010 American College Counseling Association
Meritorious Service Award 2010 American College Counseling Association
Distinguished Service Award 2005 American College Counseling Association
President, American College Counseling Association. Three-year term including one year as President-Elect, President, and Past President. 2007-2009
Co-Chair and on-sight coordinator for the ACCA National Conference, 2010
Program Selection Committee. ACCA National Conference 2008, 2010, 2012
Media Committee, ACCA, Chair 2001-2006, oversight for the association’s newsletter, webpage, listserv, and journal: Journal of College Counseling.
Public Awareness and Professional Advocacy Committee, ACCA, member 1998-2001
Hanson, R. (2008). Counseling and Psychological Services on Campus: Surging Demand – Strategies for Survival. Student Health Spectrum. Spring
Ertel, A., Davis, H., Griffin, L. Hanson, R., Marseleva, T. (2002). Advocating for College Counseling. American College Counseling Association
Hanson, R. (2012). Practical Neuroscience and College Counseling. American College Counseling Association National Conference
Barkis, M., Dunkle, J., Wallace, D., Hanson, R., Perry, J., Taylor, E., Gong-Guy, E., (2008). Contemporary Counseling Center Models: Who do we want to be in changing times? Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors conference.
Hanson, R., & Waddell, S. (2008). Retention and College Counseling: A different path to advocacy. American College Counseling Association National Conference.
Hanson, R., Darden, E. (2004). Advocacy and Diversity in Leadership Development: How college counseling professionals can shape emerging trends on campus. American Counseling Association Annual Convention.
Hanson, R. (2004). Leadership Development on Campus: Creating a place at the table for counseling professionals. American College Counseling Association National Conference.
Hanson, R. (2003). Capitalizing on Generational Passions: Three cohorts, one campus. Keynote presentation delivered at the Longview Community College spring faculty and staff convocation.
Hanson, R. (2003). Millennials on Campus: Generational Trends and College Counseling. American Counseling Association Annual Convention.
Gingerich, K., Hanson, R. (2002). Forming Millennial Leaders: A values based approach. National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Region IV conference.
Hanson, R., Darden, E. (2002). How Can You Win When There Is No Game: Capitalizing on the culture and metaphors of sport when counseling (ex)athletes. Greater Kansas City Psychological Association Professional Development Series, September.
Ertel, A., Davis, H., Griffin, L. Hanson, R., Marseleva, T. (2002). Advocating for College Counseling. American Counseling Association Annual Convention.
Hanson, R. (2002). Understanding the Millennial Generation: Implications for College Counseling. College Mental Health Providers regional conference.
Hanson, R. (2002). Millennials on the Couch: Evaluating best practice traditions in light of a new generation. American College Counseling Association National Conference.
Hanson, R., Moon, K. (2001). Getting beyond the facts in alcohol education: engaging students who know it all. Missouri Partners in Prevention, Spring Conference.
Moon, K., Hanson, R., Waddell, S. (2001). Making the first semester count: facilitating freshman transition. Missouri Partners in Prevention, Spring Conference.
Hanson, R. (2000). Personal, Familial, and Social Predicators of Burden in HIV/AIDS Informal Caregivers. Doctoral Dissertation.
Hanson, R., Alexander, P., Bane, S., Dean, M. (1997). Solution focused brief therapy with the college population. Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference.
Hanson, R., Alexander, P., Bane, S., Dean, M.(1997). Live Supervision: The benefits of consultation breaks. Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference.
Hanson, R. (1996). Personal Investment Motives Among Middle and Older Adults for Participation in League Bowling. Great Lakes Regional Counseling Psychology Conference.
Boatwright, K., Hanson, R., Ketzenberger, K. (1995). Psychological reactions to AIDS: Literature review and implications for individual, group, and family interventions. Great Lakes Region Counseling Psychology Conference.
Ewing, M., Simensky, S., Fitzpatrick, J., Chase, M., Hanson, R., Walter, S (1994). A team approach to delivering sport psychology skills to elite gymnasts, their parents, and coaches. National conference of the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology.
Associate Vice-President for Academic and Professional Success 2015-2020
Dept of Education Title III Grant Project Director
Academic Affairs Cabinet
Committee on the Professoriate
Academic Exceptions Committee
Admissions Committee
Technology Committee, Chair
Student Care Team / Student Success Team, Chair
Retention Committee
Curriculum and Assessment Committee