Hardin Coleman

Dean, Professor of Education
BA, Williams College; EdM, University of Vermont; PhD, Stanford University

Dr. Coleman is the dean of the School of Education and a faculty member of the Counseling Psychology program. As Dean, Dr. Coleman is focused on how the School and University can use research to refine the practice of education, primarily through training educators and partnerships with schools. As a scholar, Dr. Coleman’s interests include socio-cultural factors in minority student achievement, the use of developmental guidance to promote social and emotional intelligence in children, and culturally relevant interventions with diverse youth and families. He is also investigating the effect of cultural factors on the counseling process. As a clinician, Dr. Coleman works with adolescents and their families. In addition, he acts as a consultant with community agencies and schools on issues related to ethnic diversity and counseling. Dr. Coleman has published in journals like The Counseling Psychologist and The Professional School Counselor. He has co-edited several handbooks, including The Handbook of School Counseling.