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Kylie Rogalla, PhD

Assistant Professor Counseling and Human Services
Columbine Hall 3007
Columbine Hall 3007

Education Background

 

Dr. Kylie Rogalla received her Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision from the University of Northern Colorado, including two doctoral minors in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership (HESAL) and Applied Statistics and Research Methods (ASRM). Dr. Rogalla earned her Master's degree in Counselor Education (School Counseling) from Winona State University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Coaching from Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Dr. Rogalla’s professional credentials include Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), Board Certified-Telemental Health (BC-TMH) provider, and she is Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy trained. 

Dr. Rogalla teaches in both CACREP-accredited graduate programs, as well as within the substance use and recovery track. Her primary courses include Crisis & Trauma Counseling, Measurement & Appraisal, Group Counseling, and Practicum/Internship in School Counseling. She was also honored with the 2024 Department of Counseling & Human Services Outstanding Faculty Mentorship Award.

 

Recent Professional Presentations

Rogalla, K., & Green, D. (2024). Supporting the mental health of intimate partner violence survivors through transformative justice efforts. CU Social Justice Summit: Inclusive Leadership & Belonging. 

Rogalla, K., & Stark, C. (2024). Bullying in higher education: A call to action. Rocky Mountain Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (RMACES) Conference.

 

Rogalla, K., & Stark, C. (2023). Teaching crisis & trauma counseling: 10+ experiential in-class activities to enrich student learning & competence. Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (ACES) National Conference.

 

Rogalla, K. (2023). Professional counselors and personal medication: Addressing the stigma of psychopharmacology helping helpers. Association of Humanistic Counseling National Conference

 

Stark, C., & Rogalla, K., (2023). Trauma-Informed ethical decision-making: Employing the 10 principles of ethical practice. Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (ACES) National Conference.

 

Stutey, D. M., Rogalla K., Notestine, L., Wehrman, J., Burr, B., & Tapia, J. (2023). The impact of therapy dogs on counselors-in-training. Association for Counselor Education & Supervision (ACES) National Conference.

 

Rogalla, K. (2022). Suicide & grief: Addressing the “tough stuff” through an ethical & holistic lens. UCCS Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative Collegiate Program.

 

Rogalla, K. (2022). Growth in grief: Ethical perspectives in holistic counseling. UCCS Counseling & Human Services Professional Development Day. 

 

Rogalla, K. (2022). Talking trauma: The do’s & don’ts of supportive communication with youth. Phoenix Program.

 

Rogalla, K. (2022). Addressing non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) & self-harm awareness in teenage youth. El Paso County Youth Suicide Prevention Learning Series.

Recent Publications

Rogalla, K., Stutey, D., Arambula, J., Burr, R., & Severn, K. (2025). Therapy dog integration in comprehensive school counseling programs. Professional School Counseling.

Stark, C., Rogalla, K., Rivas, B., & Rivas, A. (2025). Mentoring our way to a healthier culture: Interrupting bullying in higher education. The Chronicle of Mentoring and Coaching.

Rogalla, K., Hash, E., Sorcher, D., & Stark, C. (2024). A two-year qualitative snapshot of the process observer model in CACREP-accredited group counselor training. In M. Moeder-Chandler (Ed.), Group dynamics and group processes: Human interaction in counseling, human services, and leadership. Kendall Hall. ISBN: 9798765794470

Stutey, D. M., Rogalla, K., Jaime, M., Stark, C., Burr, B., Wehrman, J., Denzler, N., & Tapia-Fuselier. J. (2024). Youth experiences with a therapy dog: Insights from a therapeutic mentoring program. Society & Animals.

Rogalla, K., & Hash, E. (2024). Breaking down to build up: Exploring the interconnection between cognitions, emotions, and beliefs in ethical trauma treatment. In C. Stark, J. Tapia, K. Rogalla, & K. Bunch (Eds.), Helping professionals guide to trauma-informed ethical decision-making (pp. 167-184). Springer.

Stark, C., Rogalla, K., & Tapia, J. (2024). Introduction to the principles of trauma-informed ethical practice. In C. Stark, J. Tapia, K. Rogalla, & K. Bunch (Eds.), Helping professionals guide to trauma-informed ethical decision-making (pp. 3-18)Springer.

Stark, C., Tapia, J., Rogalla, K., & Bunch, K. (Eds.) (2024). Helping professionals guide to trauma-informed ethical decision-making. Springer.

Recent Continuing Education & Professional Development

 

American Counseling Association (ACA) National Conference

  • April-May, 2021—virtual
  • March 28-31, 2019—New Orleans, Louisiana

Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) National Conference

  • October 9-12, 2019—Seattle, Washington
  • October 5-8, 2017—Chicago, Illinois
  • October 7-11, 2015—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Big XII Teaching & Learning National Conference

June 12-14, 2019—University of Texas; Austin, Texas

American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Conference

July 8-11, 2017—Denver, Colorado

Association for Death Education & Counseling (ADEC) National Conference

April 8-12, 2015—San Antonio, Texas

Teach, Play, Learn Regional Conference

  • June 26, 2020—South Bend, Indiana (online)
  • July, 12 2019—South Bend, Indiana
  • June 22, 2018—South Bend, Indiana

Midwest Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) Regional Conference

  • September 25, 2020—South Bend, Indiana (online)
  • April 5, 2019—South Bend, Indiana
  • April 6, 2018—South Bend, Indiana

Inclusive Teaching: Supporting All Students in the College Classroom

Columbia University (EdX)

Fall, 2020 – Present (online modules)

Federal Funding Agency Landscape

Center for Excellence in Research & Scholarship

December 4, 2020—IU South Bend (online)

Trends in Assessment, Enduring Principles, Emerging Opportunities

Academic Affairs and Student Engagement and Success

February 14, 2020—IU South Bend, Indiana

Anam Cara Equine-Assisted Therapy

May 18, 2019—La Porte, Indiana

Professional Grant Training Workshop

Grant Training Center

January 23-24, 2019—University of Notre Dame; South Bend, Indiana

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Basic Training (50 hrs)

October 1-3, 2015 (Part I)

November 5-7, 2015 (Part II)—South Bend, Indiana

 

Recent Service

 

2021 – Present

Chi Sigma Iota; UCCS—Co-Advisor

Technology Committee; UCCS—Member

2021

Chancellor Leadership Program; IU South Bend—Inaugural Cohort Member

School of Education Promotion & Tenure; IU South Bend—Dossier Manager

UCET Online Mentorship Program; IU South Bend—Faculty Mentor

Faculty Senate Athletics Committee; IU South Bend—Member

2020 – Present

CACREP Assessment Liaison; Counseling & Human Services; IUSB—CHS Representative

Faculty Senate Admission & Advising Committee; IU South Bend—Member

School of Education Assessment Committee; IU South Bend—Member

NBCC National Counselor Exam; Counseling & Human Services; IUSB—Campus Coordinator

Faculty Senate Information & Technology Committee; IU South Bend—Member

Anam Cara Stables, Horses Healing the Human Soul—Board of Directors Member

Whole Women’s Health Alliance—Legal Observer/Advocate

2019 – 2021

School of Education Curriculum & Standards Committee; IU South Bend—Member

School of Education Scholarship & Awards Committee; IU South Bend—Member

Faculty Senate Development Grant Committee (FACET); IU South Bend—Member

Campus Residential Life Advisor Training; IU South Bend—Guest Lecturer

Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning—Blind Reviewer

Other Relevant Service

OMEGA: Journal of Death & Dying—Blind Reviewer (2018 – Present)

Homeward Bound Animal Welfare Group—Foster Parent/Volunteer (2018 – Present)

Indiana University Education Council—Alternate IUSB Representative (Fall, 2019)

GCSCORED—Chief Research Analyst & Board Member (2013 – 2019)

Schmucker Middle School, Penn-Madison—Advisory Board Member (2017 – 2018)

School of Education Promotion, Tenure, & Reappointment Committee—Member (2017 – 2018)

Climate & Faculty Welfare Committee—Chair (2015 – 2019)

Counseling & Human Services Department—Interim Chair (2015 – 2016)