Dr. Parsons earned his degree in Counselor Education from The University of Iowa. Dr. Parsons is a Licensed Professional Counselors and National Certified Counselor. Prior to his service as program director, Dr. Parsons served as the Director of Program Evaluation and Technology for the School of Professional Counseling for seven years, and the Director of Teaching and Technology Effectiveness for the Office of Academic Affairs for three years. Dr. Parsons served a five-year term on the Board of Directors for the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), including two years as Chair. Dr. Parsons and his wife, Lisa (also an Licensed Professional Counselor), have five children and live in Berea, KY.