All faculties maintain a level of scholarly activity that is consistent with their university appointment and program objectives. The faculty with doctorates holds appointments in the graduate school maintain active research laboratories and mentor advanced Masters and Ph.D. students. Each of these faculty members has established a particular line of research.
Professional interests are in assistive technology and aging.
Professional interests are counseling process, life care planning, and program evaluation. Dr. Sawyer is the departmentchair of Rehabilitation Counseling. Professional interests are impact of aging in the rehabilitation process, impact of cochlear implants on job functioning, use of assistive hearing devices in the rehabilitation process. Professional interests are in brain injury, disability management, and counseling ethics, issues and licensure. Professional interests are in the vocational evaluation process, spiritual dimension in rehabilitation, job development and placement.