Academic Rank & Title: Associate Professor
  Degree
(School & Date):
Ph.D.,
University of Florida, 1977
  Department: Department of Educational and Psychological Studies
  Office Phone: (305) 348-2725
  Department Fax: (305) 348-4125
  E-mail: Philaz1@aol.com
  Office/Room#: ZEB 238 A
  Dissertation
(Title & Date):
An Experimental Treatment Program on the Amelioration of Shyness in Young Children
  Research Interests: Crisis Prevention and Intervention
Emotional Intelligence
Suicide Prevention
Child/Adolescent Psychopathology
  Program(s) Affiliation: School Psychology
  Professional Affiliations: National Association of School Psychologists
Trainers of School Psychologists
National Emergency Assistance Team
Florida Association of School Psychologists: Children Service Fund, Inc.
American Psychological Association
  History At FIU: Directed program in School Psychology since 1978
  Personal Philosophy: We are made strong by what we overcome.


Department of Educational and Psychological Studies
University Park Campus - College of Education ZEB 214
Miami, Fl. 33199
Phone: 305-348-2552 Fax: 305-348-4125
Office Email: vegaj@fiu.edu