Lurie College of Education. Prior to her appointment as chair, Dr. Oliver served as associate professor and graduate program coordinator for the Department of Counselor Education. She is currently the treasurer for the Society for Cross-Cultural Research and a Faculty-in-Residence for Student Academic Success Services. Her areas of research and interest include: identity development, multicultural education, globalization in higher education, cultural psychology, student retention, and community engagement. Dr. Oliver received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Stanford University.