Biography and expertise
Spent my childhood in Glen Rose, Texas on my maternal grandparents' ranch, along with my parents and three siblings. Married during the Viet Nam War/Conflict and moved to San Marcos, Texas. Devoted 15 years to working in the mental health and social service professions. Began teaching at Texas State University in 1992.
Doctor of Philosophy Degree, Human Resource Development, Texas A&M University
Master of Public Administration, Texas State University
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, Texas State University
Chemical Dependency Counselor Curriculum, University of Texas, Austin and
St. Mary's University, San Antonio
Paralegal Studies, University of Texas, Austin
Doctor of Philosophy Degree, Human Resource Development, Texas A&M University
Master of Public Administration, Texas State University
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, Texas State University
Chemical Dependency Counselor Curriculum, University of Texas, Austin and
St. Mary's University, San Antonio
Paralegal Studies, University of Texas, Austin
Education
Doctorate Degree
PhD in Adult and Extension Education
Texas A&M University, 1994
Master's Degree
MPA in Public Administration
Texas State University, 1981
Bachelor's Degree
BAAS in Occupational Education
Texas State University, 1980
Teaching Interests
Research Interests
Featured grants
- Harkins, Betty (Co-Principal). Alumni Relations Grant, Texas State University, Institutional (Higher Ed). (Submitted: February 1, 2011). Grant.
- Harkins, Betty (Co-Principal). University College Minigrant, Texas State University, Private / Foundation / Corporate. (Submitted: February 1, 2008). Grant.
Featured scholarly/creative works
- Harkins, B., & Springer, S. B. (1996). Characteristics of Employees and Interns Preferred by Employers in the IH 35 Corridor.
Featured awards
- Award / Honor Recipient: Favorite Professor Award, Alpha Chi National College Honor Society. February 1, 2011
- Award / Honor Recipient: Stephanie Goodbread Award for Outstanding Advisor to the Honors Program. February 1, 2010
- Award / Honor Recipient: "Outstanding Teaching" Certificate for US 1100 University Seminar, Texas State University. 2001 - 2007
Featured service activities
- Other
Occupational Education Program
- Member
Ethics Review Board, City of Converse
- Member
Capital Improvement Bond Committee
- Other
Occupational Education at Annual Career Fairs
- Other
General Education Committee, University College
- Other
Converse Economic Development Corporation