J. Dennis Murray, Department Chaiperson

	Rank:	Professor
	Activities & Interests:	- Community/Clinical Psychology - Leadership Development - Rural Communities, Services, and Health Care - Social Support/Self-help - Alternative Dispute Resolution - Counseling Skills - Death and Dying
	Degrees:	- B.A. - Syracuse University - M.S.  - University of Rochester - Ph.D. - University of Rochester
	Office:	- 211 South Hall
	Office Hours:	- M,W 1:30 - 3:00 pm - T,Th 1:15 - 2:15 pm
	Phone:	(570) 662-4775
	E-mail:	dmurray@mansfield.edu
	Web Site:	faculty.mansfield.edu/dmurray

 Personal Statement:

• My background is in clinical and community psychology and my interests are primarily in communities, natural support systems, and their effects on people. I teach about and study rural communities in particular and their unique impact on the health and mental health people who live in them.  

• I have a long interest in peer counseling and the support aspects of "intentional communities." I also am interested in leadership, counseling skills, alternative dispute resolution strategies, and the psychological aspects of dealing with death and dying.  

• My formal undergraduate courses include Helping Skills, Theories of Counseling, Career Planning, Death and Dying, and courses on leadership.   

• I am directly involved in a number of local and state agencies and organizations, such as the Laurel Health System and the Tioga County Partnership for Community Health.   

• I enjoy teaching and direct involvement with student learning and growth. I have a keen interest in how students develop as emerging leaders.