+Curriculum Vitae
William A. Calzaretta Ph.D.
DePaul University
93 South Stauffer Drive
Naperville, Illinois 60540
312/550-8442
E-mail: [email protected]
Retired from Full Time Service, June 30, 2014
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Associate Professor Emeritus, School of Public Service, DePaul University, July 2014present
Associate Professor of Public Service, School of Public Service, DePaul University,
2009-June 30, 2014
Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Services, DePaul University, 1981-1997
Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Services, Rehabilitation Services Program, DePaul
University, 1980-1981
Instructor of Rehabilitation Services, Rehabilitation Services Program, DePaul
University, 1976-1979
Instructor of Human Services, Moraine Valley Community College, 1973-1976
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Interim Director, School of Public Service, DePaul University, July 1, 2012-June 30,
2014
Associate Director, School of Public Service, DePaul University, September, 2010Present
Interim Director, School of Public Service, DePaul University, 2009-2010
Executive Director of Suburban Campuses, DePaul University, 1997-2009
Director, Rehabilitation Services Program, DePaul University, 1981-1997
Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Services Program, DePaul University, 1976-1979
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Counseling/Clinical Psychology, Northwestern University, 1981
M.S. Rehabilitation Counseling, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1976
B.A. Psychology, St. Procopius College, 1972
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Rehabilitation Consultation – Private Practice, 1979-Present
Executive Director of Suburban Campuses, DePaul University, 1997-2009
Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Services, DePaul University, 1981-1986
Director, Rehabilitation Services Program, DePaul University, 1981-1997
Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Services, DePaul University, 1980-1981
05/27/2015
Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Services Program, DePaul University, 1980-1981
Instructor of Rehabilitation Services, Rehabilitation Services Program, DePaul
University, 1976-1979
Psychology Resident, Alcoholic Patient Assessment & Counseling, Oak Forest Hospital,
1974-1975
Mental Health Counselor, Greater Lawn Mental Health Center, 1973-1975
Instructor of Human Services, Moraine Valley Community College, 1973-1975
Student Personnel Assistant/Placement Coordinator, Moraine Valley Community
College, 1973-1974
Rehabilitation Counselor, Cook County House of Correction, 1972-1973
Courses Taught in the School of Public Service
MPS 500: Introduction to Public Service Management and Organizational Behavior,
2009-Present
MPS 523: Group Dynamics for Leaders, 2011-Present
Courses Taught at DePaul
RSA 400: Introduction to Rehabilitation Philosophy, 1976-1996
RSA 401: Introduction to Rehabilitation Facility Administration, 1976-1996
RSA 600: Theories of Rehabilitation, 1976-1996
RSA 601: Principles and Practices of Rehabilitation Management, 1976-1996
RSA 640: Psychosocial Aspects of Disability, 1985-1996
RSA 643: Disability Assessment, 1987-1996
RSA 690: Rehabilitation Research Project, 1981-1996
PROFESSIONAL & SCHOLARLY PAPERS, WORKSOPS, & CONFERENCES
Calzaretta, W. Conference Presentation Entitled “The People Part of Managing”,
National Catholic Development Conference, Chicago, IL, September, 2010.
Calzaretta, W. and Weber, M. Designed and Co-Conducted a half-day Workshop Entitled
"Disability Awareness," DePaul University's Student Affairs Division, Multicultural
Training Program, Chicago, IL, April, 1994.
Calzaretta, W. and Weber, M. Designed and Co-Conducted a half-day Workshop Entitled
"Disability Awareness," DePaul University's Student Affairs Division, Multicultural
Training Program, Chicago, IL, January, 1994.
Calzaretta, W. and Weber, M. Designed and Co-Conducted a half-day Workshop Entitled
"Disability Awareness," DePaul University's Student Affairs Division, Multicultural
Training Program, Chicago, IL, October, 1993.
Calzaretta, W. (1993) Guest Editorial, the "Makings" of Symposium: A Cooperative
Effort. Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 17-3, 137-138.
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Calzaretta, W. Program Moderator for a two day Symposium Entitled "Americans with
Disabilities Act and Employment: Does It Work?" Bloomingdale, IL, May 1993.
Calzaretta, W. Keynote Speaker Presentation Entitled "Incentives for Professionals in the
Field of Rehabilitation”, Illinois Rehabilitation Association's Northeast chapter Awards
Presentation Banquet, Lombard, IL, April, 1993
Calzaretta, W. Presentation Entitled "Managing Stress in the Workplace”, Illinois
Controllers Association's Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. March, 1993.
Calzaretta, W. & Weber, M. Co-Conducted a one day Seminar Entitled "People with
Disabilities in the Workplace," DePaul University's Managers Club, Chicago, IL, May,
1992.
Calzaretta, W. Conducted a one-day Seminar Entitled "Developments in Counseling
Theory and Techniques for Persons with Disabilities," Council of Rehabilitation
Affiliates, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL, December, 1991.
Calzaretta, W. Member of Panel and Presenter "Communities of Physically Challenged
Persons in Chicago", Presentation Entitled "Disability Awareness in Classroom,
Scholarship and Service," Lilly/DePaul Faculty Development Project, Chicago, IL,
November, 1991.
Calzaretta, W. Conducted a half-day Seminar Entitled "Developing and Improving
Counseling Skills”, Professional Development Workshop for DePaul University's
Admissions Professional Staff, Plano, IL, May, 1991
Calzaretta, W. Presentation Entitled "The Formation of Beliefs and Attitudes about
Persons with Disabilities," Midwest Association of Business Rehabilitation and Industry,
Chicago, IL, April, 1991.
Calzaretta, W. Conducted a half-day Seminar Entitled "Supervision for Mid-level
Managers”, Oak/Leyden Developmental Services, Oak Park, IL, September, 1990.
Calzaretta, W. Conducted a half-day Presentation Entitled "Facilitative Communication
for Clinical Personnel”, Oak/Leyden Developmental Services, Oak Park, IL, November,
1989
*Calzaretta, W. Conducted a one-day Seminar Entitled "Families of the Disabled:
Intervention and Involvement Using a Systems Approach, "DePaul University, Oak
Brook, IL, March, 1988.
Calzaretta, W. Conducted a half-day seminar entitled "Conflict Resolution." In-service
Training for the Superintendent and Program Supervisors, Department of Rehabilitation
Services, Illinois Children's School and Rehabilitation Center, Chicago, IL, June, 1988.
Calzaretta, W. One-day Seminar Presentation Entitled "Team Building”, In-Service
Training for the Superintendent and Program Supervisors, Department of Rehabilitation
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Services, Illinois Children's School and Rehabilitation Center, DePaul University, Oak
Brook, Il, November, 1988.
Calzaretta, W. Conducted a half-day Seminar Entitled "Team Building”, In-Service
Training for the Superintendent and Program Supervisors, Department of Rehabilitation
Services, Illinois Children's School and Rehabilitation Center, Chicago, IL, December,
1988.
Calzaretta, W. Member of Panel and Presenter Entitled "Job Readiness for
Developmentally Disabled Individual," Proviso East High School, Special Education,
Maywood, IL, May, 1987.
Calzaretta, W. Seminar Presentation Entitled "Placement of the Severely Disabled”,
Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Professional Development Conference, Fort Wayne,
IN, May, 1987.
Calzaretta, W. Two Seminar Presentations Entitled "Principles of Psycho-Social
Rehabilitation" and "Is it Disability or Something Else?" Minnesota Association of
Rehabilitation Facilities Annual Training Conference, Minnetonka, MN, January, 1988.
Calzaretta, W. Chaired a Panel Presentation Entitled "The Alphabet Soup of
Rehabilitation Credentialing," Illinois Rehabilitation Association's Annual Mini
Conference, DePaul University, Chicago, IL, September, 1986
Calzaretta, W. Presentation Entitled "Job Placement Strategies for State Vocational
Rehabilitation Counselors," Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services, Region II,
Annual Conference, Oak Lawn, IL, May, 1985
Calzaretta, W. Chaired a Panel Entitled "Career Opportunities for Rehabilitation
Professionals," Illinois Rehabilitation Association's Annual conference, Champaign, IL,
May, 1985
Calzaretta, W. Paper Presentation Entitled "Psychosocial Rehabilitation Techniques with
an Institutionalized Psychiatric Population," Tinley Park Mental Health Center, Tinley
Park, IL, June, 1985.
Calzaretta, W. Presentation Entitled "A Response to the 1984 Switzer Scholarship
Seminar - Social Influences on Rehabilitation Planning," National Rehabilitation
Association's Annual Conference, Des Moines, IA, October, 1985
Calzaretta, W. Conducted a one-day Seminar on "Rehabilitation Philosophy for
Workshop Personnel” In-Service Training for the Happy Day Rehabilitation Center's
professional staff, Chicago Heights, IL, January, 1986
Calzaretta, W. Presentation Entitled "Innovative Rehabilitation Training Programs,"
National Council on Rehabilitation Education's Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, August,
1984.
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Calzaretta, W. Conducted a half-day Seminar Entitled "The Job Placement Process,"
Institute on Deafness, RSA Region V, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, June,
1984.
Calzaretta, W. Presentation Entitled "Rehabilitation Education Certificate Programs: An
Alternative to Graduate Education," Region V, Rehabilitation Continuing Education's
Annual Conference, St. Charles, IL, May 1984.
Calzaretta, W. Developed and Conducted one-day Training Seminars Entitled "The
Mental Health of Inmates" for the Cook County Sheriff's Officer Training Academy at
the Cook County House of Correction, Chicago, IL, June, 1983 through November, 1984.
Calzaretta, W. Conducted a Seminar on "Principles of Job Placement Counseling for
Deaf Adults," Institute on Deafness, RSA Region V, Northern Illinois University,
DeKalb, IL, July, 1983.
Calzaretta, W. Conducted a Workshop on "Counselor Utilization of the Differential
Aptitude Test Battery," at the Chicago Read Mental Health Center for the Vocational and
Technical Staff, November, 1981.
Calzaretta, W. Conducted a Workshop on "Counselor Utilization of the Career
Assessment Inventory and Strong Campbell Interest Inventory" at the Chicago Read
Mental Health Center for the Vocational and Technical Staff, September, 1981
Geist, C. & Calzaretta, W. Conducted a Workshop on "Job Placement and Follow-Up for
the Disabled." Chicago, IL, September, 1981. For Administrators and Teachers,
Abraham Lincoln Center
*Calzaretta, W. Conducted a Seminar on "Motivating the Non-Motivated Client" for the
Illinois Department of Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities, Region II, June, 1981
at the Elgin Mental Health Center.
*Calzaretta, W. Conducted a Seminar on "Developing Vocational Assessments-Life
Coping Skills" for the Illinois Department of Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities,
Region II, April, 1981 at the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center.
Calzaretta, W. Conducted a Seminar on "Job Development and Program Design for Job
Placement for the Disabled" for administrators and staff of the Ray Graham Association
for the Handicapped, November, 1979
*Calzaretta, W. Guest Speaker, National Rehabilitation Association, Great Lakes
Regional Spring Conference, Rochester, MN, May, 1979. Presented a Paper Entitled
"Rehabilitation Facility Administration Education - Myth or Reality”
Calzaretta, W. Guest Speaker, Ohio Rehabilitation Association, Columbus, OH,
February, 1979. Presented a Paper Entitled "Rehabilitation Education a New Direction”
Pansino, L. & Calzaretta, W. Co-chaired a three-day Workshop on "Unionism the State
Vocational Rehabilitation System - Group Process and Negotiations" for the Minnesota
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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, State Administration at Deer Lake, MN,
November, 1978.
*Calzaretta, W. Chaired a one-day Conference Entitled "Family Counseling with a
Disabled Family Member" for the Illinois Rehabilitation Association Annual Conference
at St. Charles, IL, October, 1978.
Calzaretta, W. Guest Speaker, Goodwill Industries, Milwaukee, WI, May, 1978.
Presented a Paper Entitled "Rehabilitation Education a New Direction”
Calzaretta, W. Chaired a two-day Workshop Entitled" Coping with an Aged Family
Member- What is Available?" for the Adult Career Resource Center of Moraine Valley
Community College, Palos Hills, IL, May, 1978.
Calzaretta, W. Chaired a one-day conference entitled "Human Relations Training and
Group Interactions" for college counselors of Moraine Valley Community College, Palos
Hills, Il, March, 1978.
Calzaretta, W. Guest Speaker, Franklin County Rehabilitation and Mental Health
Division, Dayton, OH, October, 1977. Presented a Paper Entitled "The Role of the
Rehabilitation Administrator”
Calzaretta, W. Presented a Paper Entitled "Rehabilitation Graduate Training - Why is it
needed?" to Administrators from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Minneapolis,
MN, August, 1977.
Same Paper Presented to Administrators from the Ohio Bureau of Vocational
Rehabilitation, Columbus, OH, June, 1977
Calzaretta, W. Guest Speaker, Northeast Chapter of the Illinois Rehabilitation
Association, Semi-Annual Conference, Chicago, IL, April, 1977. Presented a Paper
Entitled "Rehabilitation Its Future and Relevancy to Graduate Education”
*The above listed seminars were approved by the Commission on Rehabilitation
Counselor Certification for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Continuing Education
Credits.
HONORS, AWARDS & GRANTS
DePaul University, Via Sapientiae Award, Highest DePaul Honor Award, 2014
DePaul University, Kenneth A. McHugh Staff Quality Service Award, 2004
Naperville Jaycees, Distinguished Service Award in Education, 2003
Rotary International, Naperville Sunrise Club Outstanding Service Award, 2001
Illinois Rehabilitation Association Lorenz/Baker Outstanding Service Award, 1994
Grants Received
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Principal Investigator & Project Director: United States Department of EducationRehabilitation Services Administration Short-Term Training Grant to “Train Impartial
Training Officers,” $145,00 over three years, 1995, 1996, 1997
Principal Investigator & Project Director: United States Department of EducationRehabilitation Services Administration Long-Term Training Grant in “Rehabilitation
Facility Administration,” $149,300 per year for three years, 1994, 1995, 1996
Principal Investigator & Project Director: United States Department of EducationRehabilitation Services Administration, “Rehabilitation Regional Continuing Education
Program Grant for Region V. Six State Area,” $520,178 over five years, 1991, 1992,
1993, 1994, 1995
Principal Investigator: United States Department of Education-National Institute on
Disability and Rehabilitation Research to study the effects of individual State Agency
client outcomes, $125,00 for one year, 1994
Principal Investigator & Project Director: United States Department of EducationRehabilitation Services Administration Long-Term Training Grant in “Rehabilitation
Facility Administration,” $133,555 per year for three years, 1991, 1992, 1993
Principal Investigator & Project Director: United States Department of EducationRehabilitation Services Administration Long-Term Training Grant in “Rehabilitation
Facility Administration,” $116,208 per year for three years, 1988, 1989, 1990
Principal Investigator & Project Director: United States Department of EducationRehabilitation Services Administration Long-Term Training Grant in “Rehabilitation
Facility Administration,” $105,500 per year for three years, 1985, 1986, 1987
Principal Investigator & Project Director: United States Department of EducationRehabilitation Services Administration Short-Term Training Grant in “Psychosocial
Rehabilitation Personnel Training,” in cooperation with Thresholds Rehabilitation
Center, Chicago Illinois, $156,258 for one year, 1984
Principal Investigator & Project Director: United States Department of EducationRehabilitation Services Administration Long-Term Training Grant in “Rehabilitation
Facility Personnel,” $57,548 per year for three years, 1982, 1983, 1984
Principal Investigator: State of Illinois, Board of Vocational Education and
Rehabilitation, Division of Vocational and Technical Education Grant to develop, “A
Model Job Placement Center at Moraine Valley Community College,” $1,500 for one
year, 1975
PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Advisory Board, Institutional Representative – DePaul University, University Center of
Lake County, 2004 – 2007.
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Institutional Representative - DePaul University, North Suburban Higher Education
Consortium, 1998-2004.
Institutional Representative - DePaul University, West Suburban Higher Education
Consortium, 1998-2004.
Institutional Representative – DePaul University, South Suburban Higher Education
Consortium, 1998-2004.
Member, Board of Directors – Goodwill Industries of Metropolitan Chicago, 1996-1998.
Member, Advisory Board – Greater Chicago Mental Health Association, 1986 -1996.
Institutional Representative- DePaul University/Founding Organization, Journal of
Rehabilitation Administration, Inc. 1981-1996.
Member, Advisory Board – Northern Illinois University Institute on Deafness, 19871996.
Member, Advisory Board – Northern Illinois University Counselor Training Program for
the Hearing Impaired, 1990-1996.
Member, Advisory Board – Lawrence Hall School for Boys, 1993-1996.
Member, Policy Board – Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, Inc. 1981-1990.
Member, Personnel Committee – Goodwill Industries of Chicago & Cook County, 19881990
Member, Finance Committee – Goodwill Industries of Chicago & Cook County, 19861988
Member, Illinois University Rehabilitation Training of Professionals Council, 1985-1988
Member, Executive Advisory Council International Association of Machinists Disabled
Worker’s Program, 1985-1987
Member, Midwest Association of Business Rehabilitation and Industry, 1984-1987.
Member, Medical Advisory Committee, the Center for the Rehabilitation and Training of
the Disabled, 1984-1987.
Member, Program Committee, the Center for the Rehabilitation and Training of the
Disabled, 1984-1987.
Member, Board of Directors, the Center for the Rehabilitation and Training of the
Disabled, 1884-1987.
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Member, Task Force on Service Delivery and Advocacy, Illinois Department of
Rehabilitation Services, 1984
Member, Illinois Jobs Committee for the Handicapped, Appointed by Governor James
Thompson, 1984.
Member, Curriculum Committee, Illinois Association for Retarded Citizens, 1984
Member, Board of Trustees, Goodwill Industries of Chicago and Cook County, 19811983
Member, Advisory Board, St. Vincent DePaul Center, 1981-1983
Member, Advisory Committee, Rehabilitation Services Administration Region V (six
states) Continuing Education Program, 1981-1983
Member, Commission on Professional Concerns, National Rehabilitation Association,
1980-1982.
SERVICE TO DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
College of Liberal Arts and Science
Member, Liberal Arts and Sciences Academic Council, January-August, 2010.
Member, Graduate Academic Program Council, January-August, 2010.
Degree Programs School of Public Service
Chair, Master of Science, Management of Public Service, January, 2010 to Present
Chair, Master of Science, Non Profit Management, January-August, 2010.
Committees
Chair, Faculty Handbook Committee, School of Public Service, September-December,
2010.
Chair, Graduate Assistant Committee, School of Public Service, January-August, 2010.
Chair, Research Graduate Assistant Committee, School of Public Service, SeptemberDecember, 2010.
Chair, Faculty Development Committee, School of Public Service, September-December,
2010.
Member, Faculty Search Committee, School of Public Service, January-December, 2010.
Chair, Scholarship Committee, School of Public Service, January-August, 2010.
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Member, Personnel Committee, School of Public Service, January-December, 2010.
Member, Faculty Search Committee, School of Public Service, January-December, 2010.
Member, Scholarship Committee, School of Public Service, September-December, 2010.
Member, Suburban Campuses Degree Completion Program Committee, Academic
Affairs, 2008-2009.
Chair, Strategic Planning Committee, Suburban Campuses, 1998-2009.
Chair, Lecture Series Proposal Review Committee, Suburban Campuses, 2000-2009.
Member, Suburban Campuses Meeting and Event Services Strategic Planning
Committee, Suburban Campuses, 2007-2009
Member, Emergency Disaster Recovery Team, Suburban Campuses, 2008-2009.
Member, Suburban Campuses Real Estate Committee, Office of University Real Estate,
2001-2009
Chair, Naperville Campus Businesses Advisory Board, Suburban Campuses, 2003-2007.
Chair, O’Hare Campus Businesses Advisory Board, Suburban Campuses, 2003-2007.
Chair, Suburban Academic Council, Provost’s Office, 2006-2007
Member, Adult Student Services Director Search Committee, Student Affairs, 2005
Member, Advisory Committee, Life Long Learning Continuing & Professional
Education, 2000-2004
Member, Suburban Strategy Task Force, Life Long Learning and Suburban Campuses,
1998-2001.
Chair, Metropolitan Presence Committee, Life Long Learning and Suburban Campuses,
2001-2003.
Chair, Rolling Meadows Campus Grand Opening Committee, Suburban Campuses, 2001
Chair, Lake Forest Campus Grand Opening Committee, Suburban Campuses, 2000
Chair, Oak Forest Campus Grand Opening Committee, Suburban Campuses, 1999
Chair, Naperville Campus Grand Opening Committee, Suburban Campuses, 1997
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Member, Office of Students with Disabilities Advisory Council, Student Affairs, 19931996.
Chair, Admissions Committee, Rehabilitation Services Program, 1981-1996.
Chair, Scholarship Committee, Rehabilitation Services Program, 1981-1996.
Chair, Graduate Program Curriculum Committee, Rehabilitation Services Program, 19811996.
Chair, Off-Campus (Six States) Regional Recruitment Committee, Rehabilitation
Services Program, 1981-1996.
Member, Liberal Arts & Sciences Administrative Council, College of Liberal Arts &
Sciences, 1981-1996
Member, Planning Committee, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, 1994-1996
Member, Director of the Office of Students with Disabilities Search Committee, Student
Affairs, 1995.
Member, Career Assessment/Placement Graduate Programs Committee, College of
Liberal Arts & Sciences, 1982-1983
Presentations at DePaul University
Presenter, “Values, Attitudes & Beliefs in the Work Place”, Suburban Campuses All
Staff Retreat, October, 2008.
Presenter, “Suburban Campuses Programs & Services”, Career Center, May, 2008.
Presenter, “Conflict Resolution Skill Training”, Suburban Campuses All Staff Retreat,
September, 2007.
Presenter, “Suburban Campuses Programs & Services”, School for New Learning
Program Directors, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007.
Presenter, “Effective Interpersonal Skills Development”, Suburban Campuses All Staff
Retreat, September, 2006.
Facilitator, Team Building Workshop, Suburban Campuses All Staff Retreat, August,
2005.
Facilitator, Customer Service Workshop, Suburban Campuses Front Desk Part-Time
Staff, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Boards & Committees
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Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, 1996-Present
Immediate Past Chair, Board of Directors, 2002
Chair, Board of Directors, 2001
Finance Committee, 2001
Planning Committee, 2001
Chair Elect, Board of Directors, 2000
Program Committee, 2000
Member, Board of Directors, 1997-1999
Greater O’Hare Association for Businesses, 1996-Present
Rotary International, Naperville Sunrise Club, 1993-Present
Strategic Planning Committee, 2009
Vocational Committee, 2006-2008
Community Grants Committee, 2005-2006
College Student Scholarship Committee, 2000-2005
Program Committee, 1999
Service Day Committee, 1996-1998
Sergeant of Arms, 1995
City of Naperville Mayors Office
Member, Mayors Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities, 2007-Present
DuPage P.A.D.S., Shelters for the Homeless
Volunteer, 1998-Present
Sharing Connections, Goods & Services for the Needy
Volunteer, 1998-Present
Loves and Fishes, Food Pantry
Volunteer, 1994-Present
Presentations
Presenter, “Adult Education Programs at DePaul – Naperville”, Naperville Chamber of
Commerce Business Luncheon, February 23, 2008
Facilitator, “Stepping Outside of the Box”, Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce,
Executive Leadership Strategic Planning Conference, May, 2006
Presenter, “Adult Education Programs at DePaul – Naperville”, Warrenville Chamber of
Commerce Business Luncheon, May 2003
Presenter, “Special Education Teachers Work Satisfaction”, Graham Elementary School,
Naperville, Illinois, May 25, 2000
Facilitator, Single Parents Support Group, Naperville Community Center, Naperville,
Illinois, May 19, 2000
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Presenter, “Bullying Behavior: Recognition & Intervention”, Lisle School District 202
Parents Skills Workshop, Schiesher Elementary School, Lisle Illinois, October 25, 1999
DISSERATATION TOPIC
Placement Counseling for Disabled Individuals: A Systems Approach.
September, 1981.
PUBLICATIONS
Calzaretta, W. (1981). A Look at Sunrise Courts: Factors Involved in the Community
Integration of Orthopedically Handicapped Adults. Monograph in Consultative
Authorship with the Ray Graham Institute, Elmhurst, IL, October
Geist, C. & Calzaretta, W. (1982) Placement Handbook for Counseling Disabled Persons
Charles C. Thomas, Publisher. Springfield, IL, January
Riggar, T.; Crimando, W.; Bordieri, J.; Hanley - Maxwell, C.; Benshoff, J. & Calzaretta,
W. (1989), Managing Organizational Change: A review of the literature.
Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 13, 134-140.
Calzaretta, W. (1993) Guest Editorial The “makings” of a symposium: A cooperative
Effort. Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, 17-3, 137-138.
COMPETITIVE RESEARCH LEAVE
Visiting Research Associate – March 15, 1993 to June 15, 1993 Northern Illinois
University’s Research and Training Center on Traditionally Underserved Persons who
are deaf
PROFESSIONAL/SCHOLARLY JOURNAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Associate Editor/Vice President, Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, Inc. January 1,
1988-February 1, 1991.
Director, Policy Board, January 1, 1981-December 31, 1990
Managing Editor, Journal of Rehabilitation Administration, Inc. January 1, 1984December 31, 1987.
MEDIA INTERVIEWS
Television Interview, Time Warner Cable Network, North West Suburbs. Topic, DePaul
University – O’Hare & Rolling Meadows Campuses, 30 Minute Broadcast, Host, Pat
Williams, Addison, Illinois, December 2, 2001.
Television Interview, CLTV News Broadcast. Topic, DePaul’s Opening of the Naperville
Campus. 15 Minute Broadcast, Host, Megan Morison, Oak Brook, Illinois, May 9, 1998
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Television Interview, Naperville Community Television (NCTV) the Joan Newman
Show. Topic, DePaul University – Naperville Campus, 30 Minute Broadcast, Host, Joan
Newman, Naperville, Illinois, March 14, 1998.
Radio Interview, WERV, Western Suburbs. Topic, DePaul University – Naperville
Campus, 15 Minute Broadcast. Host, Rick Johnson, Aurora, Illinois, November 12, 1997.
Radio Interview, Chicago Land Radio Information Service, Access Chicago.
Topic: Career Opportunities for Disabled Persons. Thirty minute broadcast. Host:
Linda Goldman. December 10, 1986.
Radio Interview. Chicago Land Radio Information Service, Access Chicago.
Topic: Family Adjustment to Disability. Fifteen minute broadcast. Host: Tom
Killins, January 29, 1985.
SCHOLARLY AWARDS AND NATIONAL RECOGNITION
National Rehabilitation Association, Outstanding Service Award, Orlando Florida,
September, 1994.
Journal of Rehabilitation Administration Honorary Outstanding Professional and
Scholarly Service Award, Louisville Kentucky, November, 1991.
United States Department of Education – Rehabilitation Services Administration, Mary
E. Switzer Scholar Award – For Contributions Toward the “Recognition and
Development of Social Influences in Future Rehabilitation Program Planning”,
Washington D.C. August, 1984.
CONSULTATIONS
Naperville Area Community School District #203, Teacher Disability Awareness,
Naperville, Illinois, 2003-2006
University Center of Lake County, Program Development, Grays Lake, Illinois, 2005.
Indian Prairie School District #204, Teacher Disability Awareness, Aurora, Illinois,
2000-2003.
DePaul University, Office of Students with Disabilities – Student Affairs, Program
Development, Chicago Illinois, 1995-1997.
Harold Washington College, Office of Vocational Training and Development, Staff
Supervision Training, Chicago, Illinois, 1995.
Oak Leyden Development Center, Client Case Management, Oak Park, Illinois, 19891992.
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Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services – Illinois Children’s School and
Rehabilitation Center, Staff Supervision, Chicago Illinois, 1988-1989.
Goodwill Industries of Chicago and Cook County, Program Evaluation, Chicago, Illinois,
1986.
Cook County Sheriff’s Officer Training Academy – House of Correction, Evaluation of
Inmate Vocational and Psychological Rehabilitation Potential, Chicago, Illinois, 19831985.
Ray Graham Association for the Handicapped, Program Evaluation, Elmhurst, Illinois,
1981-1983.
RESEARCH AND TRAINING PROFESSIONAL/SCHOLARLY PEER REVIEW
PANELS
Peer Reviewer – United States Department of Education – National Institute on Disability
and Rehabilitation Research, National Peer Review of Research Grant Proposals, June,
1993.
Peer Reviewer – United States Department of Education – National Institute on Disability
and Rehabilitation Research, National Peer Review of Research Grant Proposals, May,
1992.
Peer Reviewer – United States Department of Education – National Institute on Disability
and Rehabilitation Research, National Peer Review of Research Grant Proposals, June,
1991.
Peer Reviewer – United States Department of Education – Rehabilitation Services
Administration, National Peer Review of Training Grant Proposals, June, 1989.
Peer Reviewer – United States Department of Education – Rehabilitation Services
Administration, National Peer Review of Training Grant Proposals, August, 1988.
Peer Reviewer – United States Department of Education – Rehabilitation Services
Administration, National Peer Review of Training Grant Proposals, July, 1987.
Peer Reviewer – United States Department of Education – Rehabilitation Services
Administration, National Peer Review of Training Grant Proposals, May, 1986.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS
International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors, 1990-present.
American Psychological Association, 1981-present.
National Rehabilitation Administrative Association, 1980-present.
National Rehabilitation Counseling Association, 1980-present.
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National Rehabilitation Association, 1976-present
President, Illinois Rehabilitation Association, 1980-1981.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address:
93 South Stauffer Drive
Naperville, IL 60540
Telephone:
(630) 961-0005 (Residence)
(312) 550-8442 (Cell)
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