Michael T. Hartley, Ph.D., C.R.C., is an assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Studies. He earned an M.S. degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from The University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Ph.D. degree in Rehabilitation Counseling Education from The University of Iowa. Dr. Hartley is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA). In the past, he worked as a rehabilitation counselor to assist individuals with disabilities to live and work independently in the community. In terms of professional service, Dr. Hartley volunteered on the ACA ethics revision taskforce to help revise the 2005 ACA Code of Ethics. He also participated in the development of electronic portfolios for professional counselors. His research interests are in the areas of psychosocial aspects of disability and professional ethics. He recently co-authored a chapter on professional credentialing in the Professional Counselor’s Desk Reference. He teaches Case Management in Rehabilitation, Survey of Community Resources in Rehabilitation and Health Care, Interviewing Techniques for Health and Rehabilitation Settings, Rehabilitation Services Internship, PrePracticum in Rehabilitation Counseling, and Occupational Analysis and Placement.

e-mail: hartleym@ecu.edu