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William Evans, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Email: evanswf@jmu.edu
Phone: 540-568-6373
Office: Johnston Hall, Room 110

Education & Professional Qualifications

Ph.D. and Ed.S. University of South Carolina
M. Div. Duke University
B.A. Wofford College

Biographical statement

I love teaching at JMU! I've also served in the United States Air Force Reserve Component as a Chaplain since 1984, as a Hospital Chaplain at Duke, a Pastoral Counselor in SC and VA, and as a private practitioner.

Teaching Interests & Program Affiliations

Faculty: Counseling Psychology Adjunct
Courses: Career Development
Advanced Developmental Psychology
Peer Advising
Psychology of Adulthood
Psychology of Leadership
Death and Dying

Scholarship

My research interests include spirituality, life meaning, death and dying, leadership, and career development.

Selected Publications:

Book and book chapters:

Professional Service

I am a chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserve and served in Desert Storm, Kosovo, and Operation Noble Eagle. Since 9/11, I have worked with the Air National Guard Crisis Action team. I am the recipient of the JMU William Hall Student Service Award and the JMU All Together One Award.