Academic Rank & Title: Professor   Degree (School & Date): Ph.D. Temple University, 1973   Department: Department of Educational and Psychological Studies   Office Phone: (305) 348-2089   Department Fax: (305) 348-4125   E-mail: toomerj@fiu.edu   Office/Room#: ZEB 244A   Dissertation (Title & Date): In-group Identification And Out-group Relations: A Study Of Black Identification And Its Relationship To Out-group Attitudes And Willingness To Associate With Out-group Members, 1972   Research Interests: Cross-cultural Psychotherapy Forensic Psychology Interface of Mental Health and Law   Program(s) Affiliation: Mental Health Counseling   Professional Affiliations: APA Association of Black Psychologists, American College of Forensic Examiners   Board Certification: Diplomat-American Board of Professional Psychology Diplomat-American Board of Forensic Examiners   History At FIU: Professor and Director of Graduate Mental Health Counseling Program since 1974   Personal Philosophy: Never trust an organization Only consolidate your portfolio when absolutely necessary Remain positive without being overly optimistic Remain cautious without being cynical

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