

Kylie Rogalla, PhD
Assistant Professor Counseling and Human ServicesEducation 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)