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SOUA XIONG
5500 Campanile Drive, EBA 250 | San Diego, CA 92182 | [email protected]
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Ph.D. in Education (Higher Education/Student Affairs) Expected 2018
San Diego State University & Claremont Graduate University
M.S. in Counseling (Counseling & Student Services) 2011
California State University, Fresno
B.A. in Psychology 2009
California State University, Fresno
UNIVERSITY TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Doctoral Level
Instructor Summer 2017
Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods (face-to-face)
Joint Doctoral Program in Education
San Diego State University
Teaching Assistant Spring 2015
Dissertation Research and Writing Support (face-to-face)
Department of Administration, Rehabilitation, and Postsecondary Education
Instructor of Record: Dr. Marissa Vasquez Urias
San Diego State University
Master’s Level
Co-Instructor/Supervisor Fall 2014
Field Practice in Student Services (online) Summer 2014
Department of Counselor Education and Rehabilitation
Instructor of Record: Dr. Sarah K. Y. Lam
California State University, Fresno
Teaching Assistant Summer 2014
Field Practice in School Counseling (face-to-face)
Department of Counselor Education and Rehabilitation
Instructor of Record: Dr. Song E. Lee
California State University, Fresno
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Academic Positions
Research Associate 2014 – present
Community College Equity Assessment Lab
San Diego State University
Research Assistant 2011 – 2014
Central California Children’s Institute
California State University, Fresno
Higher Education/Student Affairs Positions
Academic Counselor 2011 – 2014
TRiO Student Support Services Program
Reedley College
Graduate Student Advisor 2009 – 2011
TRiO Educational Talent Search Program
California State University, Fresno
Outreach Recruiter 2004 – 2009
College Assistance Migrant Program
California State University, Fresno
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
California State University, Fresno
Research Assistant 2010 – 2011
Department of Educational Leadership
Principal Investigator: Dr. Juan Carlos Gonzalez
Boys and men of color in Fresno County: A qualitative study on the Southeast Asian experience
Research Assistant 2009 – 2010
Department of Counselor Education and Rehabilitation
Principal Investigator: Dr. Albert Valencia
Engaging family in the academic experiences of Hmong and Latino high school students
Research Assistant 2006 – 2009
Department of Counselor Education and Rehabilitation
Principal Investigator: Dr. Song E. Lee
Hmong college students’ utilization of academic support programs
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RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP
Edited Journal Special Issues
Xiong, S., & Lee, S. E. (Eds.). (forthcoming). Prioritizing Hmong American student success:
Advancing research, policy, and practice. Hmong Studies Journal.
Wood, J. L., Harris III, F., & Xiong, S. (Eds.). (2014). Advancing the success of men of color in
the community college: Special issue on the Community College Survey of Men
(CCSM). Journal of Progressive Policy and Practice, 2(2).
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
Wood, J. L., Reid, D. O., Harris III, F., & Xiong, S. (2016). Male Program Assessment for
College Excellence (M-PACE): Content validation summary. Community College
Journal of Research and Practice, 40(9), 802-805.
Xiong, S., Allen, C., & Wood, J. L. (2016). The role of community college counselors as
validating agents on men of color student success. Community College Journal of
Research and Practice, 40(6), 558-561.
Xiong, S., & Wood, J. L. (2016). Non-cognitive predictors of help-seeking among Southeast
Asian men in community colleges. Community College Journal of Research and
Practice, 40(5), 452-455.
Wood, J. L., Harris III, F., & Xiong, S. (2014). Advancing the success of men of color in the
community college: Special issue on the Community College Survey of Men. Journal of
Progressive Policy and Practice, 2(2), 129-133.
Xiong, S., & Lam, S. K. Y. (2013). Factors affecting the success of Hmong college students in
America. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 41(2), 132-144.
Xiong, S., & Lee, S. E. (2011). Hmong students in higher education and academic support
programs. Hmong Studies Journal, 12, 1-20.
Book Chapters
Xiong, S. (invited). Unpacking disaggregated student data through equity-minded inquiry: An
examination of Southeast Asian American community college students. In E. M. Broido
and H. K. Ro (Eds.), Assessing underserved college students: Guidance for student
affairs: New Directions for Student Services. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Xiong, S., & Wood, J. L. (in press). Perceptions of faculty welcoming engagement among
African American male students in community colleges. In T. N. Ingram and J. Coaxum
(Eds.), Engaging African American men in community college. Charlotte, NC:
Information Age.
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Manuscripts Under Review
Xiong, S., & Wood, J. L. (revise and resubmit). Determinants of faculty-student engagement for
Southeast Asian men in community college: An exploratory analysis. Journal of College
Student Development
Xiong, S., Wood, J. L., Reid, D. O., & Harris III, F. (revise and resubmit). Male Program
Assessment for College Excellence (M-PACE): An initial validation of the instruments’
constructs. Teachers College Record
Manuscripts in Preparation
Wood, J. L., Harris III, F., & Xiong, S. Welcomeness to engage: Advancing success for students
of color.
Xiong, S., & Wood, J. L. Welcoming engagement: The perspectives of academic counselors on
engaging with Southeast Asian American male community college students.
Xiong, S., & Wood, J. L. Predictors of practices that welcome engagement: Educating
underserved students in community colleges.
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
Referred Presentations
Xiong, S., & Assalone, A. (2018, March). Multicultural issues in counseling Southeast Asian
American community college students. Accepted to be presented at the annual convention
of the American College Personnel Association, Houston, TX.
Assalone, A., Preston, D., & Xiong, S. (2017, November). What’s the deal! Why aren’t we
talking about students of color in developmental education? Presented at the annual
conference of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Houston, TX.
Xiong, S. (2017, November). Hmong students in higher education: New directions for future
research. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher
Education, Houston, TX.
Xiong, S. (2017, July). Hmong American studies in education: A review of two decades of
research in the Hmong Studies Journal, 1996-2016. Presented at the Southeast Asian
American Studies Conference, Lowell, MA.
Xiong, S. (2017, April). The influence of the model minority myth on educational practices in the
community college. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational
Research Association, San Antonio, TX.
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Xiong, S., Xiong, C. K., Vue, K., & Moua, C. (2017, April). Navigating and negotiating the
PhD: Insights and reflections from Hmong students in doctoral education. Presented at
the Hmong National Development Conference, Milwaukee, WI.
Assalone, A., & Xiong, S. (2017, March). Supporting Asian Pacific Islander and Desi American
community college students. Presented at the annual convention of the American College
Personnel Association, Columbus, OH.
Wood, J. L., Xiong, S., & Palacios, A. M. (2016, November). Predictors of practices that
welcome engagement: Educating underserved students in community colleges. Presented
at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, Columbus,
OH.
Xiong, S. (2016, November). Southeast Asian American college students: Impact of the model
minority myth on community college practice. Presented at the annual meeting of the
Association for the Study of Higher Education, Columbus, OH.
Xiong, S. (2016, November). Non-cognitive outcomes among Southeast Asian men attending
community colleges. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of
Higher Education, Columbus, OH.
Xiong, S., & Vang, M. (2016, November). A meta-synthesis of the literature on Southeast Asian
American college students. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the
Study of Higher Education, Columbus, OH.
Xiong, S. (2016, April). Male Program Assessment for College Excellence (M-PACE): An
examination of the instrument’s content and construct validity. Presented at the annual
conference of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges Conference, Plano, TX.
Xiong, S., Harris III, F., & Wood, J. L. (2015, November). Engaging Southeast Asian men in the
community college: A qualitative examination of ways counselors foster welcoming
engagement. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Higher
Education, Denver, CO.
Yang, Y., Xiong, S., Xiong, C. K., & Vang, M. (2015, April). Hmong students in education:
Aspirations, challenges, and success. Presented at the Hmong National Development
Conference, St. Paul, MN.
Xiong, S. (2015, April). Elements and characteristics of campus environments contributing to
the success of Hmong students in higher education. Presented at the annual meeting of
the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Xiong, S., & Wood, J. L. (2015, April). Determinants of faculty-student engagement for
Southeast Asian men in community college: An exploratory analysis. Presented at the
annual conference of the Council for the Study of Community Colleges Conference, Fort
Worth, TX.
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Allen, C., & Xiong, S. (2015, March). Counseling and advising men of color in community
colleges for academic success. Presented at the San Diego State University Student
Research Symposium, San Diego, CA.
Xiong, S., & Lam, S. K. Y. (2013, April). Success factors for Hmong American college students:
Implications for guidance and counseling. Presented at the Hmong National
Development Conference, Fresno, CA.
Xiong, S. (2012, March). Hmong graduate students: A view into their successes and challenges.
Presented at the annual convention of the American Counseling Association, San
Francisco, CA.
Xiong, S. (2008, April). Effectiveness of academic support programs for Hmong college
students. Presented at the International Conference on Hmong Studies, St. Paul, MN.
Xiong, S. (2008, April). Hmong students in higher education and academic support programs.
Presented at the Annual Central California Research Symposium, Fresno, CA.
Invited Presentations
Vang, C. Y., Lo, A., & Xiong, S. (2017, April). Education affinity session for scholars.
Workshop delivered for the Hmong National Development Conference, Milwaukee, WI.
Xiong, S. (2016, October). Supporting the success of Southeast Asian men in community
colleges. Presented at the Southeast Asian American Education UNITE Summit, Des
Moines, WA.
Xiong, S., & Vang, M. (2016, June). Southeast Asian men in the community college. Presented
for the National Consortium on College Men of Color, San Diego, CA.
Xiong, S. (2015, October). Demystifying graduate school: Peer-to-peer experiences. Panelist for
the Minority Mentor Program Brown Bag Series at Claremont Graduate University,
Claremont, CA.
Wood, J. L., Harris III, F., & Xiong, S. (2015, February). Counseling and advising strategies:
Advancing success for men of color in the community college. Webinar hosted by the
National Consortium on College Men of Color.
Xiong, S. (2015, August). Fostering Southeast Asian American college student success: The role
of peer navigators. Workshop delivered for the Supporting Southeast Asian Student
Success Project at California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA.
Xiong, S. (2014, March). Strategies on how Southeast Asian parents can support their child’s
transition from high school to college. Panelist for the Southeast Asian Educational
Leadership Conference, Fresno, CA.
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Xiong, S. (2013, April). Closing the achievement gap and promoting equity and access for
Southeast Asian students. Panelist for the Southeast Asian Education Symposium,
Fresno, CA.
Gonzalez, J. C., & Xiong, S. (2012, April). Central California Hmong males: Youth recounting
socioeconomic and educational challenges. Presented for the Central California
Children’s Institute community convening, Fresno, CA.
Gonzalez, J. C., Immekus, J., Joubert, C., Gonzalez, A., & Xiong, S. (2010, December). A
qualitative study of Latino youth in Central California: Urban and rural experiences.
Presented for the Researchers and Critical Educators Faculty Lecture Series at California
State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA.
AWARDS & HONORS
Outstanding Dedication to Professional Service Award 2017
Coalition for Graduate Students and New Professionals
American College Personnel Association
Outstanding Graduate Student Award 2016
California College Personnel Association
National Center for Education Statistics Data Institute Fellow 2016
Association for Institutional Research
Asa G. Hilliard III and Barbara A. Sizemore Research Institute Fellow 2015
American Educational Research Association
Multicultural/Multiethnic Education SIG Fellow 2015
American Educational Research Association
Graduate Dean’s Medalist 2011
Kremen School of Education & Human Development
California State University, Fresno
Graduate Equity Fellow 2009 – 2011
California State University, Fresno
Sally Casanova Scholar 2008 – 2009
California State University Chancellor’s Office
Ronald E. McNair Scholar 2006 – 2008
California State University, Fresno
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GRANTS & FUNDING
Travel Grants
Research on the Education of Asian Pacific Americans SIG Travel Grant ($250) 2017
American Educational Research Association
Jack and Diane Schuster Higher Education Travel Grant ($400) 2017
Claremont Graduate University
Graduate Student Council Travel Grant ($300) 2017
Claremont Graduate University
Travel Grant ($1,000) 2017
San Diego State University
Graduate Student Council Travel Grant ($300) 2015
Claremont Graduate University
Fellowships
Graduate Equity Fellowship ($9,000) 2009 – 2011
California State University, Fresno
Sally Casanova Fellowship ($3,000) 2008 – 2009
California State University, Fresno
Funded Research
Ronald E. McNair Summer Research ($2,700) 2008
California State University, Fresno
Ronald E. McNair Summer Research ($2,700) 2007
California State University, Fresno
REVIEWER ACTIVITIES
Editorial Board Membership
Editorial Board 2014 – present
Hmong Studies Journal
Doctoral Student Editorial Board 2014 – present
Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement
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Reviewer for Academic Journals
Manuscript Reviewer 2014 – present
Journal of Applied Research in Community Colleges
Manuscript Reviewer 2014 – present
Journal of African American Males in Education
Ad Hoc Reviewer 2017
Community College Review
Managing Editor
Guest Managing Editor 2015
Journal of African American Males in Education
Reviewer for Professional Associations
Proposal Reviewer 2017 – present
American Educational Research Association
Proposal Reviewer 2015 – present
Association for the Study of Higher Education
Proposal Reviewer 2012 – present
American College Personnel Association
SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION
President 2017 – present
California College Personnel Association
Conference Program Committee 2017 – present
Research on the Education of Asian Pacific Americans SIG
American Educational Research Association
Regional Ambassador 2016 – present
Asian Pacific American Network
American College Personnel Association
Awards Committee 2017
Asian Pacific American Network
American College Personnel Association
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President-elect 2016 – 2017
California College Personnel Association
Awards Coordinator 2016 – 2017
California College Personnel Association
Major Awards Committee 2015 – 2017
American College Personnel Association
Graduate Student Representative 2014 – 2017
Research on the Education of Asian Pacific Americans SIG
American Educational Research Association
Southern Representative for Two-Year Colleges 2015 – 2016
California College Personnel Association
Conference Program Co-Chair 2014 – 2015
Multicultural/Multiethnic Education SIG
American Educational Research Association
Graduate Student Representative 2014 – 2015
Multicultural/Multiethnic Education SIG
American Educational Research Association
Awards Committee 2013
Commission for Academic Support in Higher Education
American College Personnel Association
Research Award Committee 2012
Commission for Student Involvement
American College Personnel Association
SERVICE TO THE INSTITUTION
Mentor 2015 – present
Minority Mentor Program
Claremont Graduate University
Mentor 2014 – present
Aztec Research Fellowship Program
San Diego State University
Co-Chair 2013 – 2014
Student Services Faculty Awards Committee
Reedley College
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Committee Member 2013 – 2014
Student of Note Award Committee
Reedley College
Committee Member 2012 – 2014
Scholarship Committee
Reedley College
Advisor 2011 – 2014
Stepping Stone to Success Club
Reedley College
Board Member 2007 – 2010
Fresno State Leadership Council
California State University, Fresno
Board Member 2008 – 2009
Fresno State Association Board of Directors
California State University, Fresno
Board Member/Chair 2006 – 2009
University Student Union Board of Directors
California State University, Fresno
Advisor 2006 – 2009
Migrant Student Alliance
California State University, Fresno
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Committee Member 2015 – present
Southeast Asian Education Community Taskforce
Committee Member 2014 – 2015
HmongStory40 Planning Committee
Committee Member 2011 – 2013
Hmong National Development Conference Planning Committee
