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Theodore W. McDonald
Education Building Room 623
Department of Psychological Science
Boise State University
1910 University Drive
Boise, Idaho 83725-1715
(208) 426 - 3119
EDUCATION: Ph.D. in Psychology, May, 1998
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Major Emphasis: Social Psychology
Minor Emphasis: Cognitive Psychology
Minor Emphasis: History and Systems in Psychology
Extra-Departmental Minor: Sociology
M. A. in Psychology, 1994 (With Distinction)
California State University, Chico
B. A. in Psychology, 1993
California State University, Chico
POSITIONS AND APPOINTMENTS:
January 2017 - Present Guest Professor
Department of Psychological Science
Boise State University
July 2014 - December 2016 Professor
Department of Community and Environmental Health
Boise State University
July 2014 - March 2016 Associate Director
Center for Health Policy
Boise State University
July 2009 - June 2014 Professor and Director,
Master of Health Science Program
Department of Community and Environmental Health
Boise State University
June 2006 - July 2009 Associate Professor and Director,
Master of Health Science Program
Department of Community and Environmental Health
Boise State University
July 2005 - May 2006 Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
Boise State University
Sept. 2003 - June 2014 Researcher, Senior Researcher
Center for Health Policy
Boise State University
July 2001 - June 2005 Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology
Boise State University
Aug. 1998 - July 2001 Instructor
Department of Psychology
California State University, Chico
May 1997 - June 1998 Research Associate
The Center for Urban Initiatives and Research
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Jan. 1996 - June 1998 Associate Lecturer
Department of Psychology
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
HONORS AND AWARDS:
Nominated for Foundation Scholar Award in Research, Boise State University, 2011.
Awarded Excellence in Faculty Research Award in the College of Health Sciences, 2010.
Recognized as “Outstanding Faculty” by the Boise State University chapter of Psi Chi (National Honor
Society in Psychology), 2006.
Inducted as an Honorary and Distinguished Member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2005.
Nominated for Outstanding Faculty Member Award in the College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs by
the Associated Students of Boise State University, 2004.
Awarded Outstanding Faculty Member Award in the College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs by the
Associated Students of Boise State University, 2003.
Nominated for Outstanding Faculty Member Award in the College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs by
the Associated Students of Boise State University, 2002.
Faculty Merit Award for Teaching, Research, and Service
California State University, Chico, November, 2000.
Faculty Merit Award for Teaching, Research, and Service
California State University, Chico, November, 1999.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND AFFILIATIONS:
Reviewer External Promotion Review, University of North Dakota
Idaho Neurological Institute, Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
International Journal of Aging and Human Development
Journal of Credibility Assessment and Witness Psychology
Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
Journal of Interpersonal Violence
Journal of Rural Mental Health
Office of Performance Evaluations, Idaho State Legislature
Proposal submissions for 2002 APA Convention (Div. 38, Health Psychology)
Proposal submissions for 2002 RMPA Convention
Proposal submissions for 2008 RMPA Convention
Psychiatry Research
Psychological Reports
Sex Roles: A Journal of Research
Textbook prospectus: Matsumoto’s Psychology: Prentice-Hall
Women’s Health Issues
Institutional Service
University
2018 Faculty Senate (Member, Arts and Sciences)
2018 Member, Institutional Review Board
2018 President, American Federation of Teachers, Boise State Chapter
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2017 Vice President, American Federation of Teachers, Boise State Chapter
2015, 2017 Graduate College Faculty Representative for Dissertation Defenses
2010 - 2011 Foundation Scholar Teaching Award Committee (Member)
2010 Judge, Idaho Philanthropy/Idaho Business Review Student Essay Contest
2009 Honorary Doctoral Degree Committee (Member)
2009 - 2010 Diversity Committee (Member)
2008 - 2010 Faculty Senate (Member, Graduate College)
2006 - 2009 Foundation Scholar Research Award Committee (Member)
2005 Judge, Wallace G. Kay - Phi Kappa Phi Student Writing Competition
2002 - 2005 Member, Institutional Review Board
College
2015 Center for Health Policy Search Committee (Chair, Health Sciences)
2012 Dean’s Evaluation Committee (Member, Health Sciences)
2012 Promotion and Tenure Policy Task Force (Chair, Health Sciences)
2010 Dean’s Evaluation Committee (Chair, Health Sciences)
2010 - 2011 Promotion and Tenure Committee (Chair, Health Sciences)
2009 Dean’s Search Committee (Chair, Health Sciences)
2009 - 2010 Promotion and Tenure Committee (Member, Health Sciences)
2006 - 2008 Promotion and Tenure Committee (Member, Health Sciences)
2006 - 2008 Curriculum Committee (Member, Health Sciences)
2005 - 2006 Promotion and Tenure Committee (Member, Social Sciences and Public Affairs)
2005 - 2006 Dean’s Research Awards Committee (Member, Social Sciences and Public Affairs)
2002 - 2005 Curriculum Committee (Member, Social Sciences and Public Affairs)
2002 - 2004 Dean’s Teaching Awards Committee (Member, Social Sciences and Public Affairs)
2001 - 2002 Dean’s Research Awards Committee (Member, Social Sciences and Public Affairs)
Department
2018 Graduate Program Exploratory Committee (Member, Psychological Science)
2017 Program Learning Outcomes Committee (Member, Psychological Science)
2017 Promotion and Tenure Policy Committee (Member, Psychological Science)
2014 Faculty Search Committee (Chair, Community and Environmental Health)
2014 Promotion and Tenure Committee (Member, Community and Environmental Health)
2013 Faculty Search Committee (Member, Community and Environmental Health)
2010 Faculty Search Committee (Chair, Community and Environmental Health)
2005 - 2006 Personnel Committee (Chair, Psychology)
2003 - 2006 Internship Coordinator (Psychology)
Affiliations
American Association of University Professors (Member, 2015)
American Evaluation Association (Member, 2008)
American Federation of Teachers (Member, 2015)
American Public Health Association (Member, 2008)
Rocky Mountain Psychological Association (Member, 2001)
Society for Community Research and Action (Div. 27, APA; Member, 1999)
Western Psychological Association (Member, 1999)
TEACHING INTERESTS:
Community Mental Health: Community Psychology, Mental Health Promotion
Learning: Psychology of Learning, Behavior Modification
Personality Psychology: Personality Psychology
Quantitative Research: Research Methods, Program Evaluation, Statistics
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TEACHING EXPERIENCES:
Courses Taught Sections Taught Terms Taught
Community Psychology/Community Mental
Health/Mental Health Promotion
18 SP, FA 2000; FA 2001; FA 2002;
SP 2003; SP, FA 2004; SP, FA
2005; SP 2006; SP 2007; SP
2008; SU 2013; SU 2014; SU
2015; SU 2016; SU 2017; SU
2018
Personality 11 FA 2000; SU 2002; SU, FA 2003;
SU, FA 2004; SU, FA 2005; SP
2017
Learning and Memory 10 FA 1999; SP, FA 2000; SP 2002;
SP 2003; SP 2005; SP 2006
Graduate Assessment (Capstone) 8 SP, FA 2009; SP, FA 2010; SP
2011; SP, FA 2012; SP 2013
Introductory/General Psychology 7 SP, FA 1997; SU, FA 1998; SP
1999; FA 2002
Graduate Statistical Methods (Health Sciences) 6 SP 2010; SP 2011; SP 2013; SP
2014; SP 2015; SP 2016
Socio-Cultural Psychological Development 6 FA 1998; SP 1999; SP 2001
Undergraduate Statistical Methods (Psychology) 6 SP, FA 2001; SP 2002
Graduate Current Issues in Health Policy 5 FA 2008; FA 2013; FA 2014; FA
2015; FA 2016
Graduate Research Methods (Health Sciences and
Psychology)
5 SP, 2001; FA 2006; SP, FA 2007;
SP 2008
Undergraduate Research Methods (Psychology) 5 FA 1999; SP 2000; FA 2017
Social Psychology 3 SP, FA 1996; FA 1998
Graduate Program Evaluation (Health Sciences) 2 SP 2009; SP 2014
Psychology of Social Influence 2 SP, FA 1999
Undergraduate Capstone (Psychology) 2 FA 2017; SP 2018
Experimental Social Psychology 1 SU 1998
Introduction to Counseling Skills 1 SP 2018
Introduction to the Psychology Major 1 SP 2004
Graduate Survey Research 1 FA 2007
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Mental Health (broadly defined, with particular interest in assessing needs, service capacity, and service
delivery to vulnerable populations such as incarcerated persons, at-risk families, refugees, rural residents,
and senior citizens); Community and Neighborhood Health; Program Evaluation (with a particular focus on
improving organizational dynamics and performance); Quality of Life Issues
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS: († indicates student collaborator)
McDonald, T. W., Stockton, J. D., & Landrum, R. E. (2018). Civility and academic freedom: Who defines
the former (and how) may imperil rights to the latter. College Quarterly, 21. Available at:
http://collegequarterly.ca/2018-vol21-num01-winter/index.html
Phillips, M. A., McDonald, T. W., & Kishbaugh†, D. I. (2017). Using evidence-based home visiting for
preventing intergenerational adverse childhood experiences. Psychology, 8, 2516-2533.
Reed, A., Schmitz, D., Baker, E., Girvan, J., & McDonald, T. (2017). Assessment of factors for recruiting
and retaining medical students to rural communities using the Community Apgar Questionnaire. Family
Medicine, 49, 132-136.
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McDonald, T. W., Curtis-Schaeffer†, A. K., Theiler†, A. A, & Howard†, E. K. M. (2014). Providers’
perceptions of prevalent mental health problems: Differences and similarities across urban, rural, and
frontier regions. Journal of Rural Mental Health, 38, 36-49. doi:10:1037/rmh0000009
Begic, S., Howard†, E. K. M., & McDonald, T. W. (2013). Adults’ alcohol consumption behavior and
support for restrictions on youth-oriented alcohol advertisements. American Journal of Applied Psychology,
2, 22-30. doi:10.11648/j.ajap.20130203.11
McDonald, T. W., Chown†, E., Tabb†, J. E., Schaeffer†, A. K., & Howard†, E. K. M. (2013). The impact
of volunteering on seniors’ health and quality of life: An assessment of the Retired and Senior Volunteer
program. Psychology, 4, 283-290. doi:10.4236/psych.2013.43A042
McDonald, T. W., & Pritchard, M. E. (2010). Mental health and substance abuse issues among Native
Americans living on a remote reservation: Results from a community survey. Journal of Rural Community
Psychology, E13. http://www.marshall.edu/jrcp/ve13n1.htm
Begic†, S., & McDonald, T. W. (2006). The psychological effects of exposure to wartime trauma in
Bosnian residents and refugees: Implications for treatment and service provision. International Journal of
Mental Health and Addiction, 4, 319-329. doi:10.1007/s11469-006-9036-6
Pritchard, M. E., & McDonald, T. W. (2006). Relations of parental status and alcohol use patterns and
attitudes about underage drinking. Psychological Reports, 98, 414-416.
McDonald, T. W., Caso†, R., & Fugit, D. (2005). Teaching and learning operant principles in animal
shelters: Perspectives from faculty, students, and shelter staff. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 32,
310-321.
McDonald, T. W., Harris†, S. M., & LeMesurier†, E. A. (2005). Mental health care issues in a
predominantly rural and frontier state: Results and implications from a comprehensive survey. Journal of
Rural Community Psychology, E8. http://www.marshall.edu/jrcp/8_1_McDonald.htm
McDonald, T. W. (2004). Program evaluation in a residential youth care facility: The case of Project
PATCH. Residential Group Care Quarterly, 4, 6-9.
McDonald, T. W., & Kline, L. M. (2004). Perceptions of appropriate punishment for committing date rape:
Male college students recommend lenient punishments. College Student Journal, 38, 44-56.
McDonald, T. W., Toussaint, L. L., & Schweiger†, J. A. (2004). The influence of social status on token
women leaders’ expectations about leading male-dominated groups. Sex Roles, 50, 401-409. doi:
10.1023/B:SERS.0000018894.96308.52
McDonald, T. W., & Toussaint, L. L. (2003). Questioning the generality of behavioral confirmation to
gender role stereotypes: Does social status produce self-verification? Journal of Articles in Support of the
Null Hypothesis, 2, 69-85.
Steinpreis, R. E., Anders†, K. A., Riley†, M. G., Ritzke†, D. M., & McDonald, T. W. (2000). The impact
of gender on the quality and content of email advice on applying to graduate school. Journal of Women and
Minorities in Science and Engineering, 6, 33-43.
Weatherly, J. N., Miller†, K., & McDonald, T. W. (1999). Social influence as stimulus control. Behavior
and Social Issues, 9, 25-45.
Yoder, J. D., Schleicher, T. L., & McDonald, T. W. (1998). Empowering token women leaders: The
importance of organizationally legitimated credibility. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 22, 209-222. doi:
10.1111/j.1471-6402.1998.tb00151.x
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Yoder, J. D., & McDonald, T. W. (1998). Measuring sexist discrimination in the workplace: Support for
the validity of the Schedule of Sexist Events. Psychology of Women Quarterly, 22, 487-491. doi:
10.1111/j.1471-6402.1998.tb00170.x
Yoder, J. D., & McDonald, T. W. (1997). The generalizability and construct validity of the Modern Sexism
Scale: Some cautionary notes. Sex Roles, 36, 655-663. doi:10.1023/A:1025674209673
BOOKS
McDonald, T. W., & Sand, J. N. (2010). Post-traumatic stress disorder in refugee communities: The
importance of culturally sensitive screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science.
PEER REVIEWED BOOK CHAPTERS:
McDonald, T. W., & Sand, J. N. (2010). Post-traumatic stress disorder in refugee communities: The
importance of culturally sensitive screening, diagnosis, and treatment. In S. J. Egan (Ed.) Post-traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD): Causes, symptoms, and treatment (pp. 1-32). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science.
Clump, M. A., & McDonald, T. W. (2010). The Clump-McDonald Student Entitlement Scale. In A. M.
Columbus (Ed.) Advances in psychology research (pp. 1-24). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science.
McDonald, T. W., Pritchard, M. E., & Landrum, R. E. (2006). Facilitating preventative mental health
interventions for college students: Individual and institutional strategies. In M. V. Landow (Ed.) Stress and
mental health of college students (pp. 225-243). Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science.
TECHNICAL AND RESEARCH REPORTS: († indicates student collaborator)
Begic, S., McDonald, T. W., Phillips, M. A., VanCour, J. N., Hooft, T. A., & Wilson, M. L. (2018).
Transition to fatherhood: The experience of first-time fathers participating in the home visiting program.
Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State University.
Begic, S., McDonald, T. W., & Stevenson†, T. J. (2018). Year five Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood
Home Visiting (MIECHV) program evaluation report. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State
University.
Prengaman, M., MacKenzie, L. A., McDonald, T. W., Carmona†, I. A., Smith†, L., & Deitsch†, A. (2018).
Maternal and child health on-going needs assessment in Idaho. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise
State University.
Begic, S., McDonald, T. W., Phillips, M. A., VanCour, J. N., Hooft†, T. A., & Malesha†, S. (2017). Year
four Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program evaluation report. Boise,
ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State University.
Makenzie, L. A., Prengaman, M. V., McDonald, T. W., Marshall†, J. J., & Davis†, K. A. (2017). Maternal
and child health on-going needs assessment in Idaho. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State
University.
Marshall, J. J., Brewer, M. E., & McDonald, T. W. (2017). Year three assessment of the Idaho Department
of Juvenile Corrections’ Responsible Actions and Decisions by Youth (READY) program. Boise, ID: Center
for Health Policy, Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W., & Begic, S. (2017). Year nine assessment of the Idaho Department of Juvenile
Corrections’ Clinical Services program. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State University.
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Begic, S., McDonald, T. W., Gadepally, P., Phillips, M. A., Kishbaugh†, D. I., & VanCour†, J. N. (2016).
Three-year evaluation activities report on the Idaho Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting
(MIECHV) program. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State University.
Begic, S., McDonald, T. W., Phillips, M. A., VanCour†, J. N., Wilson†, M. L., & Hooft†, T. A. (2016).
Improving retention in home visitors though support and stress reduction. Boise, ID: Center for Health
Policy, Boise State University.
Brewer, M. E., McDonald, T. W., & Wilson†, K. L. (2016). Year two assessment of the Idaho Department
of Juvenile Corrections’ Responsible Actions and Decisions by Youth (READY) program. Boise, ID: Center
for Health Policy, Boise State University.
Kishbaugh†, D. I., VanCour†, J. N., McDonald, T. W., & Begic, S. (2016). Madison County, Montana
community mental health needs assessment: Results and analysis. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy,
Boise State University.
Makenzie, L. A., Prengaman, M., McDonald, T. W., Brasil†, S., Marshall†, J. J., & Davis†, K. A. (2016).
Maternal and Child Health ongoing needs assessment in Idaho. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise
State University.
McDonald, T. W., & Begic, S. (2016). Use of the Valid Court Order exception to detain juveniles for status
offenses in Idaho’s juvenile detention centers. Boise, Idaho: Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections.
McDonald, T. W., Begic, S., & Phillips, M. A. (2016). Year eight assessment of the Idaho Department of
Juvenile Corrections’ Clinical Services program. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State
University.
Begic, S., McDonald, T. W., Gadepalli, P., Phillips, M. A., Kishbaugh†, D. I., & VanCour†, J. N. (2015).
Year 1 expansion report: Evaluation activities on Idaho’s Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home
Visiting (MIECHV) program. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State University.
Begic, S., McDonald, T. W., Hansen, Z., Lindsay†, S. J., & Kinney†, L. P. (2015). Year 3 annual report:
Evaluation activities on Idaho’s Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV)
program. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State University.
Begic, S., McDonald, T. W., & Toussaint, L. L. (2015). Year seven assessment of the Idaho Department of
Juvenile Corrections’ Clinical Services program. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State
University.
Brewer, M. E., & McDonald, T. W. (2015). Year one assessment of the Idaho Department of Juvenile
Corrections’ Responsible Actions and Decisions by Youth (READY) program. Boise, ID: Center for Health
Policy, Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W. (2015). The 2015 survey of youth detained or housed in Idaho Juvenile Detention
Centers and Juvenile Corrections Centers: Results and analysis. Boise, Idaho: Idaho Department of
Juvenile Corrections.
McDonald, T. W., Reis, J. S., Siemon, M., Gazieva†, K., & Lindsay†, S. J. (2015). A multimodal
assessment of stakeholder perceptions of maternal and child health needs in Idaho. Boise, ID: Center for
Health Policy, Boise State University.
Begic, S., McDonald, T. W., Gazieva†, K., & Lindsay†, S. J. (2014). Year six assessment of the Idaho
Department of Juvenile Corrections’ Clinical Services program. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise
State University.
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Healey†, B. J., Gazieva†, K., & McDonald, T. W. (2014). An assessment for Disproportionate Minority
Contact among juveniles in Canyon and Twin Falls Counties 2009-2011: A series of summary reports for
the City of Caldwell Police Department, City of Nampa Police Department, Canyon County Sheriff’s
Office, and City of Twin Falls Police Department. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State
University.
Healey†, B. J., McDonald, T. W., Gazieva†, K., Begic, S., & Toussaint, L. L. (2014). An assessment for
Disproportionate Minority Contact among juveniles in Idaho 2009-2011. Boise, ID: Center for Health
Policy, Boise State University.
Lindsay†, S. J., Gazieva†, K., McDonald, T. W., MacKenzie, L. A., Kinney†, L. P., & Healey†, B. J.
(2014). An assessment of parishioners’ perspectives: Results of the St. Michael’s parish survey. Boise, ID:
Center for Health Policy, Boise State University.
Begic, S., Lindsay†, S. J., McDonald, T. W., & Hansen, Z. (2013). Year 2 annual report: Evaluation
activities on Idaho’s Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program. Boise, ID:
Center for Health Policy, Boise State University.
Begic, S., McDonald, T. W., & Howard†, E. K. M. (2013). Year five assessment of the Idaho Department
of Juvenile Corrections’ Clinical Services program. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State
University.
Howard†, E. K. M, & McDonald, T. W. (2013). Stakeholders’ perceptions of the Disproportionate
Minority Contact project in Canyon County, Idaho. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State
University.
Begic, S., & McDonald, T. W. (2012). An analysis of Idaho’s Juvenile Justice Substance Use Delivery
System among juveniles receiving services in Fiscal Year 2012. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise
State University.
McDonald, T. W., Begic, S., & Hansen, Z. (2012). Year 1 annual report: Evaluation activities on Idaho’s
Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIEHCV) program. Boise, ID: Center for Health
Policy, Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W., Begic, S., & Howard†, E. K. M. (2012). Idaho’s Juvenile Justice Substance Use
Delivery System in Fiscal Year 2011: Factors associated with treatment cost and likelihood of criminal
recidivism. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W., Begic, S., & Howard†, E. K. M. (2012). Year four assessment of the Idaho Department
of Juvenile Corrections’ Clinical Services program. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State
University.
McDonald, T. W., Howard†, E. K. M., & Begic, S. (2012). Stakeholders’ perceptions of issues related to
alternatives to sentencing for juvenile offenders in Ada County. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise
State University.
McDonald, T. W., & Begic, S. (2011). Adults’ perceptions of issues related to underage drinking in Idaho.
Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W., & Theiler, A. A. (2011). Year three assessment of the Idaho Department of Juvenile
Corrections’ Clinical Services program. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State University.
Lind, B. K., Miller, C. M., Carver†, S. D., & McDonald, T. W. (2010). Does race/ethnicity affect criminal
case disposition of juveniles in Canyon County? Results of Disproportionate Minority Contact analysis.
Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State University.
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McDonald, T. W., Osgood, L. S., & VanNess†, E. M. (2010). Year two assessment of the Idaho
Department of Juvenile Corrections’ Clinical Services program. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise
State University.
McDonald, T. W. (2009). A summary and analysis of second-round focus groups: Idaho superintendents’
perceptions of issues related to services consolidation. Boise, ID: Office of Performance Evaluations,
Idaho State Legislature.
McDonald, T. W., Williams†, M. N., Osgood, L. S., & Van Ness†, E. M. (2009). A statewide and
multimodal assessment of the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections’ Clinical Services Program.
Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W. (2008). School district supervisors’ perceptions of the feasibility and impacts of
consolidation of school district services: A summary and analysis of focus group interviews conducted in
Idaho’s six education regions. Boise, ID: Office of Performance Evaluations, Idaho State Legislature.
McDonald, T. W. (2007). A follow-up assessment of frontline supervisors’ and staff members’ perceptions
of management in the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Boise, ID: Office of Performance
Evaluations, Idaho State Legislature.
McDonald, T. W., & Schaeffer†, A. K. (2007). The City of Boise Planning and Development Services
Customer Satisfaction Survey: A summary report. Boise, ID: Department of Community and
Environmental Health, Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W., Colby, C., & Reischl, U. (2006). Residents’ perceptions of community features in Adams
and Valley Counties. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State University.
Louis, G., Johnson, C., McDonald, T. W., Baker, E., & Kite†, R. (2005). Characteristics of the Ada County
safety net. Boise, ID: College of Health Sciences, Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W. (2005). A summary and analysis of responses given during group interviews with
instructors and staff of the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind. Boise, ID: Office of Performance
Evaluations, Idaho State Legislature.
McDonald, T. W. (2005). Rexburg community survey results. In M. Shaw’s (Ed.) Rexburg community
review (pp. 66-74). Boise, ID: Association of Idaho Cities.
McDonald, T. W. (2005). The survey of parent perceptions of programs and services provided by the Idaho
School for the Deaf and Blind: Results and analysis. Boise, ID: Office of Performance Evaluations, Idaho
State Legislature.
McDonald, T. W. (2005). The survey of school districts on programs and services provided by the Idaho
School for the Deaf and Blind: Results and analysis. Boise, ID: Office of Performance Evaluations, Idaho
State Legislature.
McDonald, T. W., & Pritchard, M. E. (2005). Frontline supervisors’ and staff members’ perceptions of
management in the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Boise, ID: Office of Performance
Evaluations, Idaho State Legislature.
McDonald, T. W., Pritchard, M. E., & Reischl, U. (2005). A pilot study of adult perceptions of underage
drinking: A statewide assessment in Idaho. Boise, ID: Center for Health Policy, Boise State University.
Pritchard, M. E., & McDonald, T. W. (2005). Results from the Owyhee Community Health Facility
assessment survey conducted on the Duck Valley reservation. Boise, ID: Department of Psychology, Boise
State University.
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McDonald, T. W. (2004). The survey of school districts on technology initiatives conducted by the Office of
Performance Evaluations: Results and analysis. Boise, ID: Office of Performance Evaluations, Idaho State
Legislature.
McDonald, T. W., Stroebel, H., & Reischl, U. (2004). Impediments to housing and community resources
access in Idaho: An assessment of perceptions across multiple stakeholder groups. Boise, ID: Center for
Health Policy, Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W., & McDonald, R. J. (2004). Salmon community survey results. In M. Shaw’s (Ed.)
Salmon community review (pp. 66-82). Boise, ID: Association of Idaho Cities.
Davis†, M. L., Densley†, H. M., & McDonald, T. W. (2003). Parent perceptions of the Head Start
program administered by the Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc.: A third year evaluation.
Boise, ID: Department of Psychology, Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W., Johnson†, J. F., & Tong†, W. Y. (2003). An evaluation of the success of the Project
Patch intervention for children experiencing difficulties: Reports from past parents. Boise, ID: Department
of Psychology, Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W., & Jones†, D. G. (2003). Emmett community survey results. In M. Shaw’s (Ed.)
Emmett/Gem County community review (pp. 74-92). Boise, ID: Association of Idaho Cities.
McDonald, T. W., & Murray†, D. L. (2003). Seniors’ perceptions and assessments of congregate-site meal
services provided by Central District Health Department in Ada and Elmore counties. Boise, ID:
Department of Psychology, Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W., & Taylor†, K. C. (2003). An evaluation of refugee perceptions of services provided by
the Agency for New Americans. Boise, ID: Department of Psychology, Boise State University.
Tong†, W. Y., & McDonald, T. W. (2003). An evaluation of the efficacy of the Boise State University
Women’s Center’s Mentoring Program for first-time and returning students. Boise, ID: Department of
Psychology, Boise State University.
Edwards†, J. K., Weakly†, D. L., & McDonald, T. W. (2002). Parent perceptions of the Head Start
program administered by the Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc.: A second year evaluation.
Boise, ID: Department of Psychology, Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W., Ginkel†, R. W., Edwards†, J. K., Van Hoosen†, L. M., McClain†, J. R., Bermeosolo†,
W. A., Crapo†, C., & Lee†, J. (2002). Community House programs and services: An examination of
resident perceptions. Boise, ID: Department of Psychology, Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W., Ginkel†, R. W., Van Hoosen†, L. M., Delva†, S. R., & Densley†, H. M. (2002).
Resident perceptions of neighborhood life and environmental features in Boise’s West Downtown
neighborhood. Boise, ID: Department of Psychology, Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W. (2001). Perceptions of low-income residents: A multi-modal needs assessment conducted
for the Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc. Chico, CA: Department of Psychology, California
State University, Chico.
McDonald, T. W. (2001). Client perceptions and assessments of services provided by the Senior Nutrition
Program of the Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc. Chico, CA: Department of Psychology,
California State University, Chico.
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McDonald, T. W., Pyatt†, J. M., Burton†, K. J., Kennedy†, K. C., Jones†, H. R., Lawrence†, J. E., Kohn†,
B. H., Sipanya†, V. K., & Vellutini†, E. C. (2001). Parent perceptions of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the
North Valley: A program evaluation. Chico, CA: Department of Psychology, California State University,
Chico.
McDonald, T. W., Kohn†, B. H., Sipanya†, V. K., Burton†, K. J., Vellutini†, E. C., Jones†, H. R.,
Kennedy†, K. C., Lawrence†, J. E., & Pyatt†, J. M. (2001). Parent perceptions of the Head Start program
administered by the Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc. Chico, CA: Department of
Psychology, California State University, Chico.
McDonald, T. W., & Toussaint, L. L. (1998). Slinger residents’ perspectives and assessments of village
services. Milwaukee, WI: Center for Urban Initiatives and Research.
Percy, S. L., Haider-Markel, D. P., & McDonald, T. W. (1998). Assessing the impact of fiscal constraints
and revenue caps on Wisconsin public schools. Milwaukee, WI: Center for Urban Initiatives and Research.
Percy, S. L., McDonald, T. W., & Toussaint, L. L. (1998). Perspectives of community needs and interests
of new residents of a northwest Milwaukee neighborhood. Milwaukee, WI: Center for Urban Initiatives and
Research.
Toussaint, L. L., & McDonald, T. W. (1998). Business owners’ observations and evaluations of the village
of Slinger. Milwaukee, WI: Center for Urban Initiatives and Research.
Toussaint, L. L., & McDonald, T. W. (1998). Member organization assessments of the Nonprofit Center of
Milwaukee. Milwaukee, WI: Center for Urban Initiatives and Research.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS: († indicates student collaborator)
Marshall†, J. J., Burton†, D., Begic, S., & McDonald, T. W. The prevalence of adverse childhood
experiences among detained juveniles in Idaho: Results of a pilot study. Poster presented at the April 2018
meeting of the Western Psychological Association in Portland, OR.
Marshall†, J. J., Burton†, D., & McDonald, T. W. The prevalence of mental health and substance abuse
problems in detained juveniles in Idaho: Gender differences and practice implications. Paper accepted for
presentation at the April 2018 meeting of the Western Psychological Association in Portland, OR.
McDonald, T. W., Healey†, B. J., Gazieva†, K., Begic, S., & Toussaint, L. L. (2014, September). An
assessment for Disproportionate Minority Contact among juveniles in Idaho 2009-2011. Paper presented at
the annual meeting of the Idaho Juvenile Justice Association in Moscow, Idaho.
McDonald, T. W., Lindsay†, S. J., & MacKenzie, L. A. (2014, May). The value of evaluation in prevention
programming. Workshop presented at the 30th Annual Idaho Conference on Alcohol and Drug Dependency
in Boise, ID.
Begic, S., Toussaint, L. L., Lindsay†, S. J., Howard†, E. K. M., & McDonald, T. W. (2013, November).
Role of gender and traumatic experiences in predicting mental health problems in juvenile detainees.
Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association in Boston, MA.
Howard†, E. K. M., McDonald, T. W., & Begic, S. (2012, October). Mental health screening in Idaho’s
juvenile detention centers: Results of a four-year evaluation. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the
American Public Health Association in San Francisco, CA.
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McDonald, T.W., & Begic, S. (2012, July). Idaho adult perceptions of underage drinking. Paper presented
at the 5th Annual Northwest Alcohol Conference in Boise, ID.
Toussaint, L. L., & McDonald, T. W. (2011, June). Rural-urban differences in health-related impairment
and substance use: The role of religiousness as a mediator/moderator. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the National Rural Mental Health Association in Dubuque, IA.
McDonald, T. W., Osgood, L. S., & VanNess†, E. M. (2010, November). Mental health and substance
abuse problems among detained juveniles: Disturbing prevalence. Paper presented at the annual meeting of
the American Public Health Association in Denver, CO.
Theiler†, A. A., & McDonald, T. W. (2010, November). Urban-rural differences in the prevalence of
mental health problems: An explanation for discrepant findings. Poster presented at the annual meeting of
the American Public Health Association in Denver, CO.
McDonald, T. W., Mohan, R., Shea†, M. E., & Parrish†, C. A. (2008, April). University-governmental
evaluation collaboration: Opportunities for student learning and practice. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association in Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., Mohan, R., Shea†, M. E., & Tatro, J. G. (2008, October). Management practices and
employee retention: Reducing turnover in health and welfare organizations. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Public Health Association in San Diego, CA.
McDonald, T. W., Osgood, L. S., & Crabtree, M. (2008, October). Rural mental health access: A crisis in
public mental health? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Public Health Association in
San Diego, CA.
Mohan, R., Zajano, N., McDonald, T. W., & Thomas, R. (2008, November). Risks and rewards of
conducting politically sensitive and highly visible evaluations. Symposium presented at the annual meeting
of the American Evaluation Association in Denver, CO.
Shea†, M. E., Tatro, J. G., Mohan, R., & McDonald, T. W. (2008, April). Predictors of morale and job
satisfaction among social service workers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain
Psychological Association in Boise, ID.
Christophiades†, P. J., Schaeffer†, A. K., Buck†, C. L., & McDonald, T. W. (2007, May). Mental health
problems: Differences in urban, rural, and frontier areas. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
Western Psychological Association in Vancouver, BC.
Christophiades†, P. J., Schaeffer†, A. K., LeMesurier†, E. A., Chown†, E. L., Tabb†, J. E., & McDonald,
T. W. (2007, May). The effects of volunteering on seniors’ health and life quality. Poster presented at the
annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association in Vancouver, BC.
McDonald, T. W. (2007, May). Improving quality of life in seniors: Reconceptualizing the issue. Paper
presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association in Vancouver, BC.
McDonald, T. W., Schaeffer†, A. K., Szpakiewicz†, J. N., Love†, D. P., & Osgood, L. S. (2007, May).
Geographic comparisons of barriers to accessing mental healthcare in Idaho. Poster presented at the
annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association in Vancouver, BC.
Ireland†, Y., Pritchard, M. E., & McDonald, T. W. (2006, April). Substance abuse in Native American
adults in Southern Idaho. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological
Association in Park City, UT.
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LeMesurier†, E. A., Tabb†, J. E., Nixon†, R. W., Knecht†, A. R., Jensen†, M. A., Duerksen†, K. L.,
Dillon†, A. R., & McDonald, T. W. (2006, April). Social isolation, mental health, and life quality in
homebound seniors. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological
Association in Park City, UT.
McDonald, T. W., & Begic†, S. (2006, June). The psychological effects of wartime trauma and
displacement in Bosnian residents and refugees. Paper presented at the First International Conference on
Community Psychology in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
McDonald, T. W., Pritchard, M. E., & Mohatt, D. (2006, June). Mental health care in rural and frontier
America: A call to action. Paper presented at the First International Conference on Community Psychology
in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Pritchard, M. E., & McDonald, T. W. (2006, June). Prevalent health problems on a remote Native
American reservation: Implications for prevention and intervention. Paper presented at the First
International Conference on Community Psychology in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Pritchard, M. E., McDonald, T. W., Berg, C., & Nicholson, J. (2006, June). Social connections and mental
health: Does being comfortable around others help? Paper presented at the First International Conference
on Community Psychology in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Tabb†, J. E., LeMesurier†, E. A., Harris†, S. M., Kite, R., Johnson, C., Baker, E., & McDonald, T. W.
(2006, April). Poverty and health care access: Results and policy implications. Poster presented at the
annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association in Park City, UT.
Tabb†, J. E., Pritchard, M. E., McDonald, T. W., & LeMesurier†, E. A. (2006, April). Mental health and
quality of life in Native American adults in Southern Idaho. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
Rocky Mountain Psychological Association in Park City, UT.
Begic†, S., & McDonald, T. W. (2005, April). Wartime experiences and their effects on residents of
Bosnia-Herzegovina. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association in
Portland, OR.
Brewer†, K. C., James†, M. M., Curran†, T. J., Demar†, C. R., Butler†, E. P., Jubeck†, E., Anthony†, A.
M., & McDonald, T. W. (2005, April). Impacts of the loss of school resources workers in Idaho. Poster
presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association in Portland, OR.
Harris†, S. M., Paul†, L. J., Brewer†, K. C., LeMesurier†, E. A., Byerly†, N. M., & McDonald, T. W.
(2005, May). Barriers to mental health care in rural and frontier counties. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association in Chicago, IL.
Landrum, E. R., McDonald, T. W., Anooshian, L., & Seibert, P. S. (2005, May). From beginning to end:
Enhancing the undergraduate experience of psychology majors. Symposium presented at the annual
meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association in Chicago, IL.
LeMesurier†, E. A., Cortes†, K. J., Brewer†, K. C., Harris†, S. M., & McDonald, T. W. (2005, April).
Influenza vaccinations and seniors: To get the shot or not? Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
Western Psychological Association in Portland, OR.
Paul†, L. J., Harris†, S. M., Brewer†, K. C., Michas†, M. J., Tam†, M. A., Fernau†, E. E., & McDonald, T.
W. (2005, April). Prevalent mental health problems in Idaho’s rural and frontier counties. Poster presented
at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association in Portland, OR.
Brewer†, K. C., Taylor†, K. C., Dawson†, E. S., Foster†, R., Gull†, K. L., Haber†, J. D., & McDonald, T.
W. (2004, April). Factors related to mental health status in senior citizens. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association in Reno, NV.
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Brewer†, K. C., Taylor†, K. C., & McDonald, T. W. (2004, April). Factors predicting quality of life in
homebound seniors. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association in
Phoenix, AZ.
Foruria†, A. M., Mitchell†, S. H., Jones†, D. G., Johnson†, J. F., Tong†, W. Y., & McDonald, T. W. (2004,
April). Resident perceptions as a function of neighborhood socioeconomic status. Poster presented at the
annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association in Reno, NV.
Foruria†, A. M., Mitchell†, S. H., Jones†, D. G., Tadlock†, H. L., Weakly†, D. L., & McDonald, T. W.
(2004, April). Factors influencing neighborhood quality of life in a citywide sample. Poster presented at the
annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association in Phoenix, AZ.
Mitchell†, S. H., Foruria†, A. M., Jones†, D. G., Clark†, J. J., Starks†, R. N, & McDonald, T. W. (2004,
April). The effect of homeowner status on neighborhood perceptions. Poster presented at the annual
meeting of the Western Psychological Association in Phoenix, AZ.
Taul†, C. A., Dufty†, B. M., & McDonald, T. W. (2004, April). Barriers to escaping poverty: A qualitative
analysis. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association in Reno,
NV.
Taylor†, K. C., Brewer†, K. C., Havens†, E. F., Kindernecht†, S. K., McMahon†, D. A., Thornock†, A. A.,
& McDonald, T. W. (2004, April). Seniors’ life perceptions: Differences between active and homebound
seniors. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association in Reno,
NV.
Edwards†, J. K., Weakly†, D. L., Van Hoosen†, L. M., Wolfe†, M. R., & McDonald, T. W. (2003, May).
Factors predicting quality of life in two intermountain urban neighborhoods. Poster presented at the annual
meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Vancouver, BC.
Ginkel†, R. W., Clump, M. A., & McDonald, T. W. (2003, May). Development of the Clump-McDonald
Student Entitlement Scale. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological
Association, Chicago, IL.
Weakly†, D. L., Edwards†, J. K., Ginkel†, R. W., McClain†, J. R., & McDonald, T. W. (2003, May).
Factors affecting neighborhood sense of community and fear of crime. Poster presented at the annual
meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Vancouver, BC.
Edwards†, J. K., Baker†, V. L., Mathisen†, L. E., Murray†, D. L., & Shackelford†, T. I., & McDonald, T.
W. (2003, April). Predicting seniors’ quality of life in the intermountain west. Poster presented at the
annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, CO.
Edwards†, J. K., Holmes†, J. D., Wyman†, K., Lamb†, J. W., Thacker†, C. T., & McDonald, T. W. (2003,
April). Factors related to quality of life perceptions in impoverished persons. Poster presented at the annual
meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, CO.
Edwards†, J. K., Tong†, W. Y., Taylor†, K. C., Davis†, M. L., & Gornall†, B. P., & McDonald, T. W.
(2003, April). Perceptions of post-9/11 discrimination and life quality in Muslim refugees. Poster presented
at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association, Denver, CO.
Shackelford†, T. I., & McDonald, T. W. (2003, April). Development of a scale to measure life fulfillment
among seniors. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association,
Denver, CO.
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McDonald, T. W., Kohn†, B. H., Sipanya†, V. K., Burton†, K., & Vellutini†, E. C. (2002, August). Ethnic
differences in parent perceptions of Head Start services. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
American Psychological Association, Chicago.
McDonald, T. W., & Strand†, J. A. (2002, August). Factors influencing rural seniors’ perceptions of
quality of life. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago.
McDonald, T. W., Bermeosolo†, W. A., Crapo†, C., Ginkel†, R. W., Lee†, J., McClain†, J. R., Van
Hoosen†, L. M., Dobbins†, J. C., Edwards†, J. K., & Morales†, P. (2002, April). Causes and consequences
of homelessness in an intermountain city. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain
Psychological Association, Park City, UT.
McDonald, T. W., Ginkel†, R. W., Delva†, S. R., Densley†, H. M., Van Hoosen†, L. M., Anderson†, J. R.,
Johnston†, D. A., McNeel†, M. A., & Naugle†, S. J. (2002, April). Sense of community and fear of crime in
an intermountain urban neighborhood. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain
Psychological Association, Park City, UT.
Kline, L. M., & McDonald, T. W. (2001, August). Dog training in animal shelters: Opportunities for
psychology students. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association,
San Francisco.
Strand†, J. A., & McDonald, T. W. (2001, August). The effects of alcohol and Rohypnol information on
differential perceptions of acquaintance rape. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American
Psychological Association, San Francisco.
Anders†, K. A., Riley†, M. G., Ritzke†, D. A., McDonald, T. W., & Steinpreis, R. E. (2000, August). The
impact of gender on non-face-to-face advising. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American
Psychological Association, Washington, D. C.
McDonald, T. W., & Kline, L. M. (2000, April). College students’ perceptions of punishment for date rape.
Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Portland, OR.
McDonald, T. W., Kline, L. M., Phillips†, G. L., & Lisman†, S. A. (2000, April). Perceptions of sexual
harassment: The influence of language and gender. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Western
Psychological Association, Portland, OR.
McDonald, T. W., Toussaint, L. L., Brown†, H. M., Bauer†, D. J., & Swiatlowski†, M. I. (2000, April).
Behavioral confirmation to gender-role stereotypes: The power of expectancies. Poster presented at the
annual meeting of the Western Psychological Association, Portland, OR.
McDonald, T. W., Schweiger†, J. A., Alauf†, M., Brinkley†, C., & Reed†, S. (1998, August). The influence
of language descriptions on perceptions of date rape. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
McDonald, T. W., Schweiger†, J. A., Brown†, H. M., & Bauer†, D. J. (1998, August). Language and
influence: Token women in male-dominated work groups. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the
American Psychological Association, San Francisco.
McDonald, T. W., Schweiger†, J. A, Felch†, B. A., & Yoder, J. D. (1997, August). The role of gender and
status in determining tokenism outcomes. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American
Psychological Association, Chicago.
McDonald, T. W., Schleicher, T. L., Toussaint, L. L., Gerhard†, K., & Yoder, J. D. (1996, August).
Organizational training and empowerment: Which better serves token women leaders? Poster presented at
the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association, Toronto.
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McDonald, T. W., Schleicher, T. L., Toussaint, L. L., & Yoder, J. D. (1996, April). Organizational
empowerment: Token women leaders in male-dominated task groups. Poster presented at the annual
meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association, Chicago.
INVITED TALKS/PRESENTATIONS:
McDonald, T. W., Begic, S., Deitsch, A., Delfico, J. S., Hearn, M. M., & Marshall, J. J. (2018, February). A
decade in review: Idaho's Clinical Services Program. Presentation given at the Juvenile Detention Center
Administrators’ and Clinicians’ annual meeting at the Red Lion Downtowner Hotel, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., & Begic, S. (2017, December). Idaho juvenile justice data. Presentation given to the
Idaho Juvenile Justice Commission at the Oxford Suites Hotel, Boise, Idaho.
McDonald, T. W., & Begic, S. (2017, February). Ninth year evaluation of the Clinical Services Program.
Presentation given at the Oxford Suites Hotel, Boise, ID.
Kishbaugh, D. I., VanCour, J. N., McDonald, T. W., & Begic, S. (2016, February). The Madison County
(Montana) community mental health needs assessment: Results and analysis. Presentation made via
conference call to the Madison County Mental Health Local Advisory Council meeting at the County
Administrative Office Building, Virginia City, MT.
McDonald, T. W. (2016, March). The 2015 youth survey completed by juveniles in Idaho Juvenile
Corrections Centers and Juvenile Detention Centers: Results and analysis. Presentation made to the Youth
Committee of the Idaho Juvenile Justice Commission at the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
Building, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., & Begic, S. (2016, November). Eighth year evaluation of the Clinical Services
Program. Presentation given at the Idaho Criminal Justice Commission meeting at the ICRMP Building,
Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., & Begic, S. (2016, February). Eighth year evaluation of the Clinical Services Program.
Presentation given at the Red Lion Downtowner Hotel, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., & Begic, S. (2016, March). Eighth year evaluation of the Clinical Services Program.
Presentation given at the Idaho Juvenile Justice Commission meeting at the Holiday Inn Airport Hotel,
Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., & Begic, S. (2016, January). Eighth year evaluation of the Clinical Services Program.
Presentation given at the Idaho Criminal Justice Commission meeting at the ICRMP Building, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., & Begic, S. (2016, December). Use of the Valid Court Order (VCO) exception to detain
juveniles for status offenses in Idaho Juvenile Detention Centers: Results and analysis. Presentation given
at the Idaho Juvenile Justice Commission meeting at the Oxford Suites Hotel, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W. (2015, May). 2014 Maternal and child health needs assessment in Idaho: Key findings.
Presentation given at the Maternal and Child Capacity Assessment and State Prioritization Meeting at
Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W., & Begic, S. (2015, February). Seventh year evaluation of the Clinical Services Program.
Presentation given at the Best Western Airport Hotel, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., Begic, S., & Lindsay, S. J. (2014, November). Sixth year evaluation of the Clinical
Services Program. Presentation given to the Idaho Criminal Justice Commission at the Idaho Correctional
Industries Building, Boise, ID.
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McDonald, T. W., Donaldson, L. P., & Brewer, M. E. (2014, September). Millennium Fund grantees
workshop. Presentation given at the annual meeting of the Idaho Juvenile Justice Association in Moscow,
ID.
McDonald, T. W., & Lindsay, S. L. (2014, April). Early intervention programs for addressing trauma
experiences in high-risk families. Presentation given at the Third Annual Family Studies Spring Conference
at Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W., Begic, S., Gazieva, K., & Lindsay, S. J. (2014, March). Sixth year evaluation of the
Clinical Services Program. Presentation given at the Idaho Association of Counties Juvenile Justice
Administrators meeting at the Riverside Hotel, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., Begic, S., Gazieva, K., & Lindsay, S. J. (2014, March). Sixth year evaluation of the
Clinical Services Program. Presentation given at the Idaho Juvenile Justice Commission meeting at the
Hilton Garden Inn, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., Begic, S., Gazieva, K., & Lindsay, S. J. (2014, February). Sixth year evaluation of the
Clinical Services Program. Presentation given at the Oxford Suites Hotel, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., Begic, S., & Lindsay, S. J. (2013, November). Fifth year evaluation of the Clinical
Services Program. Presentation given to the Idaho Criminal Justice Commission at the Idaho Correctional
Industries Building, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., Begic, S., & Howard, E. K. M. (2013, March). Fifth year evaluation of the Clinical
Services Program. Presentation given to the Idaho Juvenile Justice Commission at the Oxford Suites Hotel,
Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., Begic, S., Howard, E. K. M., & Lindsay, S. J. (2013, February). Fifth year evaluation of
the Clinical Services Program. Presentation given at the Oxford Suites Hotel, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., & Begic, S. (2012, November). Fourth year evaluation of the Clinical Services
Program. Presentation given to the Idaho Criminal Justice Commission at the Idaho Correctional Industries
Building, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W. (2012, April). Stress, coping, and mental health in healthcare workers. Presentation
given to the Idaho Society of Radiologic Technologists at the Red Lion Downtowner Hotel, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W. (2012, March). Mental health and substance abuse problems in detained Idaho youth.
Presentation given at the New Directions in Family Health in Idaho Conference at Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W., Begic, S., & Howard, E. K. M. (2012, March). Fourth year evaluation of the Clinical
Services Program. Presentation given to the Idaho Juvenile Justice Commission at the Boise Hotel and
Convention Center, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., Begic, S., & Howard, E. K. M. (2012, February). Fourth year evaluation of the Clinical
Services Program. Presentation given at the Oxford Suites Hotel, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W. (2011, August). Third year evaluation of the Clinical Services Program. Presentation
given to the Idaho Criminal Justice Commission at the Park Plaza Building, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W. (2011, April). Natural disasters and mental health. Presentation given at the Japan
Tsunami and Nuclear Disaster Workshop at Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W. (2011, April). Third year evaluation of the Clinical Services Program. Presentation given
to the Joint Powers Advisory Board at the Snake River Juvenile Detention Center, Twin Falls, ID.
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McDonald, T. W., & Theiler, A. A. (2011, April). Third year evaluation of the Clinical Services Program.
Presentation given to the Idaho Association of Counties Juvenile Justice Administrators at the Ada County
Juvenile Probation Building, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., & Theiler, A. A. (2011, March). Third year evaluation of the Clinical Services Program.
Presentation given to the Idaho Juvenile Justice Commission at the Grove Hotel, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., & Theiler, A. A. (2011, February). Third year evaluation of the Clinical Services
Program. Presentation given at the Ameritel Inn, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., Osgood, L. S., & VanNess, E. M. (2010, February). Second year evaluation of the
Clinical Services Program. Presentation given at the Marriott Hotel, Meridian, ID.
Lorenzo, A., Hill, J. E., Tatro, J. G., McDonald, T. W., & Sullivan, K. (2009, February). Feasibility of
school district services consolidation. Presentation given to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee of
the Idaho State Legislature in Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W. (2009, May). Improving the ability to analyze survey results. Workshop presented to the
Office of Performance Evaluations, Idaho State Legislature, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., Osgood, L. S., Williams, M., & Van Ness, E. (2009, January). Evaluation of Idaho
Department of Juvenile Corrections’ clinical services. Presentation given at the Doubletree Hotel, Boise,
ID.
Miller, A., & McDonald, T. W. (2009, June). Evidence-based programming. Presentation given at the
Idaho Juvenile Justice Summit at the Doubletree Hotel, Boise, ID.
Parrish, C. D., Shea, M. E., Shinn, J., Thomas, R., Sullivan, K., & McDonald, T. W. (2008, January).
Public education funding in Idaho. Presentation given to the Joint Education Committee of the Idaho State
Legislature in Boise, ID.
Parrish, C. D., Shea, M. E., Shinn, J., Thomas, R., Sullivan, K., & McDonald, T. W. (2008, January).
Public education funding in Idaho. Presentation given to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee of the
Idaho State Legislature in Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., Osgood, L. S., Williams, M., & Van Ness, E. (2008, September). Evaluation of Idaho
Department of Juvenile Corrections’ clinical services: Results from preliminary data. Presentation given at
the Idaho Association of Counties Juvenile Justice Administrators meeting at the Red Lion Inn, Lewiston,
ID.
McDonald, T. W., & Schaeffer, A. K. (2007, February). The City of Boise Planning and Development
Services survey: A summary of results. Presentation given to the Development Services Advisory
Committee at Boise City Hall, Boise, ID.
Tatro, J. G., McDonald, T. W., & Thomas, R. (2007, December). Issues related to management in the
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Presentation given to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee
of the Idaho State Legislature in Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W., & Schaeffer, A. K. (2006, December). The City of Boise Planning and Development
Services survey: Preliminary results. Presentation given to City of Boise Planning and Development
Services officials at Boise City Hall, Boise, ID.
LeMesurier, E. A., & McDonald, T. W. (2006, June). Mental health care issues in rural and frontier Idaho.
Panel presentation given at the Idaho Mental Health Coalition meeting at the Doubletree Hotel, Boise, ID.
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McDonald, T. W. (2006, May). Conducting simple and complex analyses using SPSS. Workshop presented
to the Office of Performance Evaluations, Idaho State Legislature, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W. (2006, April). Using operant conditioning principles in the classroom. Presentation given
to Americorps volunteers and school staff at Hillcrest Elementary School, Boise, ID.
Pritchard, M. E., & McDonald, T. W. (2006, February). Results from the Owyhee Community Health
Facility assessment survey conducted on the Duck Valley reservation. Town Hall presentation given at the
Duck Valley reservation community center, Owyhee, NV.
McDonald, T. W. (2005, November). Natural disasters and mental health. Presentation given at the
Hurricane Workshop at Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W., & LeMesurier, E. A. (2005, October). Mental health care issues in rural and frontier
Idaho. Presentation given to the Mental Health Care Subcommittee of the Idaho State Legislature at the
Idaho Statehouse.
McDonald, T. W., & Pritchard, M. E. (2005, September). A pilot study of adult perceptions of underage
drinking: A statewide assessment in Idaho. Presentation given to the Idaho Department of Juvenile
Corrections, Boise, ID.
Harris, S.M., LeMesurier, E. A., Byerly, N. M., Fernau, E. E., Michas, M. J., Paul, L. J., Tam, M. A., &
McDonald, T. W. (2005, May). Access to mental health care in rural and frontier regions of Idaho. Poster
presented at the 2005 Service Learning Research Symposium at Boise State University.
Harris, S. M., LeMesurier, E. A., Cortes, K., Harvard, H. A., Malone, M. J., & McDonald, T. W. (2005,
May). A survey of seniors’ health behaviors and perceptions. Poster presented at the 2005 Service Learning
Research Symposium at Boise State University.
Harris, S. M., LeMesurier, E. A., Paul, L. J., & McDonald, T. W. (2005, January). Providers’ perceptions
of mental health difficulties and access to care in Idaho’s rural and frontier counties. Presentation given at
the Idaho State Capitol building as part of the “Boise State University Legislative Day” activities.
McDonald, T. W. (2004, August). Additional considerations in evaluating research: Statistical
significance, effect size, and practical significance. Workshop presented to the Office of Performance
Evaluations, Idaho State Legislature, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W. (2004, June). Considerations in evaluating research: Sampling techniques and validity.
Workshop presented to the Office of Performance Evaluations, Idaho State Legislature, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W. (2004, April). Results of the Idaho Fair Housing and accessibility survey. Presentation
given at the Fair Housing Conference, MK Plaza Auditorium, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W. (2003, May). Evaluating nutrition programs for seniors: Strategies and results.
Presentation given at the Meals on Wheels Association of America Region 10 Biennial Conference at
Menucha, Troutdale, OR.
McDonald, T. W. (2003, March). Causes and consequences of homelessness in an intermountain city.
Symposium on homelessness (“Forgotten Faces”) conducted at Boise State University.
McDonald, T. W. (2003, March). Causes and consequences of homelessness in an intermountain city.
Presentation given as part of the “Brown Bag Colloquium” series at the College of Social Sciences and
Public Affairs, Boise State University.
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McDonald, T. W., & Baker, V. L. (2003, January). Seniors’ satisfaction with the Senior Nutrition
Program: A program evaluation. Presentation given to the Board of Directors of the Central District Health
Department, Boise, ID.
McDonald, T. W. (2000, October). Human rights and the American dream: An address in support of the
Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign. Symposium conducted at California State University,
Chico.
McDonald, T. W. (2000, October). Increasing satisfaction, cooperation, trust, and performance in social
sector service delivery. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the Community Action Agency of
Butte County, Inc., Chico, CA.
CURRENT PROJECTS: († indicates student collaborator)
Reed, A., Schmitz, D., Baker, E., & McDonald, T. Assessment of factors for recruiting and retaining family
medicine residents to rural communities using the Community Apgar Questionnaire. Revised manuscript
under review at Family Medicine.
Theiler†, A. A., McDonald, T. W., VanCour†, J. N., & Gadepally, P. Primary care providers’ perceptions
about mental health issues in frontier regions. Revision in process for resubmission to Journal of Rural
Mental Health.
Toussaint, L. L., Brewer, M. E., & McDonald, T. W. Clinician versus self-rated diagnosis of mental health
and substance use disorders in a rural, juvenile, incarcerated population. Manuscript in preparation.
CONSULTANCIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS: (in alphabetical order)
Ada County Healthy Communities Access Program Consortium
Assessing characteristics of the physical, mental, and dental health safety net for uninsured and
underinsured residents of Ada County (ID) (October 2004 - July 2005)
Ada County Juvenile Court Services
Assessing stakeholders (law enforcement officers, legal personnel, and school administrators and
counselors) perceptions of issues related to the juvenile justice system in Ada County (ID) (February 2012 -
August 2012)
American Association of Retired Persons (Idaho Chapter)
Evaluation of nurse practitioners’ and physician assistants’ perceptions of issues related to access to health
care for senior citizens in Idaho (September 2010 - December 2010)
Boise State University Women’s Center
Evaluation of the efficacy of the mentoring program for returning students (December 2002 - August 2003)
Boys and Girls Club of the North Valley (CA)
Evaluation of staff and client satisfaction with primary prevention services for at-risk youth and adolescents
(February 2001 - June 2001)
Butte County (CA) Interagency Children’s Services Coordinating Council: Violence Prevention Workgroup
Assessment and prevention of youth and school violence (May 1999 - May 2000)
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Central District Health Department (Idaho Health District IV)
Assessment of the prevalence of social isolation and ways to reduce it in homebound seniors (project also
conducted in collaboration with Mountain States Group, Inc.) (February 2005 - June 2005)
Assessing patterns of meal service utilization and satisfaction in home-bound and active seniors in Ada and
Elmore (ID) Counties (September 2002 - September 2003)
City of Boise (ID)
Assessment of stakeholder satisfaction with city planning and development efforts (August 2006 - February
2007)
Community Action Agency of Butte County, Inc.
Program evaluation of federally funded Head Start Program, including assessments of parent perceptions of
the program, and the overall effectiveness of the intervention in Butte County (CA) (November 2000 -
September 2004)
Multi-modal assessment of perceptions and needs of low-income residents of Butte County (CA) (January
2001 - June 2001)
Program evaluation of senior food and nutrition program, including assessment of user satisfaction, user
characteristics, and coordination of outreach projects to eligible non-users (October 2000 - January 2001)
Assessment of causes of homelessness and user satisfaction with service delivery programs for residents of
an emergency homeless shelter and a transitional living facility for homeless families (April 2000 - June
2001)
Community House (Homeless Shelter) of Boise (ID)
Evaluation of resident perceptions of causes and consequences of homelessness, as well as programs and
services offered to homeless persons and families (September 2001 - February 2002)
El-Ada Community Action Agency
Evaluating satisfaction with programs and services available to homeless and very low income, housed
families in Ada and Elmore (ID) Counties (September 2002 - July 2003)
Evidence-Based Practices Workgroup
Serving as a representative of Boise State University on a multiagency workgroup dedicated to the
identification and use of evidence-based and promising tools for the prevention and treatment of substance
abuse problems in Idaho (January 2014 - December 2014)
Friends of Children and Families Head Start (Boise, ID)
Childcare needs assessment among eligible families in Boise (ID) Head Start program area (December
2002 - June 2003)
Multi-modal assessment of Head Start services in Boise (ID) (January 2002 - May 2002)
Idaho Commission on Aging
Assessment of health behaviors in active and homebound seniors (project also conducted in collaboration
with Central District Health Department) (January 2004 - May 2004)
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Idaho Department of Commerce and Labor/Idaho Rural Partnership
Assessing resident attitudes toward a variety of community issues, including perceived assets, challenges,
and future trends in Adams and Valley (ID) Counties (April 2005 - May 2006)
Assessment of civic life opportunities and challenges for seniors and youth in Kuna (ID) (March 2005)
Evaluation of resident perceptions and satisfaction with community resources, infrastructure, and other
aspects of local life in Rexburg (ID) (August 2004 - December 2004)
Evaluation of resident perceptions and satisfaction with community resources, infrastructure, and other
aspects of local life in Salmon (ID) (February 2004 - July 2004)
Evaluation of resident perceptions and satisfaction with community resources, infrastructure, and other
aspects of local life in Emmett (ID) (March 2003 - August 2003)
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Needs assessment for the Maternal and Child Health Program (January 2014 - )
Program evaluation and cost analysis of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visitation
program for at-risk families (August 2011 - )
Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
Examination of the use of the Valid Court Order exception to detain juveniles for status offenses in Idaho
(June 2016 - September 2016)
Assessment of family and community risk and protective factors among juveniles detained in Idaho’s
Juvenile Corrections and Detention Centers (September 2015 - December 2015)
Evaluation of restorative and preventative programs for juvenile status offenders funded through the
Millennium Fund (June 2014 - )
Evaluation of Disproportionate Minority Contact in the juvenile justice systems in Canyon, Twin Falls, and
Bonneville counties (ID) (May 2013 - June 2014)
Evaluation of the state Substance Use Disorder delivery system for youth in Idaho (May 2012 - December
2012)
Evaluation of the Peacemaking Circles restorative justice process for Hispanic juvenile offenders in
Canyon County (ID) (December 2011 - May 2013)
Statewide assessment of adult attitudes about underage drinking (project also conducted in collaboration
with Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Idaho State Police) (May 2011 - August 2011)
Evaluation of Disproportionate Minority Contact in the Canyon County (ID) juvenile justice system
(November 2009 - May 2010)
Statewide evaluation of IDJC’s Clinical Services Program, a coordinated system of mental health and
substance abuse screening in Idaho’s juvenile detention centers (November 2007 - )
Statewide assessment of adult attitudes about underage drinking (project also conducted in collaboration
with Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Idaho State Police) (March 2005 - July 2005)
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Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
Assisting in the development of measurement instruments and procedures for assessing park system users’
characteristics, interests, concerns, and recreational habits (October 2002 - December 2002)
Idaho Housing and Finance Association
Statewide assessment of barriers and impediments to housing and community resources for members of
protected classes (project also conducted in collaboration with Idaho Department of Commerce and Labor
and Association of Idaho Cities) (August 2003 - June 2004)
Idaho Office of Drug Policy
Developing state plan to assess the success of substance abuse prevention programs in 11 target
communities as part of Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant to Idaho (December 2013 -
December 2014)
Idaho Mental Health Coalition
Assessing programs and strategies to provide treatment and transitional services to incarcerated and
recently released persons with mental health problems (coalition headed by Idaho Department of
Corrections) (September 2005 - June 2006)
Idaho Suicide Hotline and Prevention Service
Evaluation of crisis intervention and preventative services for Idahoans experiencing depression and other
pathological symptoms associated with suicide (September 2001 - May 2002)
Office of Performance Evaluations, Idaho State Legislature
Assessing Idaho public employees’ perceptions related to their compensation and intentions to leave their
agencies (May 2012 - January 2013)
Conducting interviews and summarizing data on parole hearing officers’ levels of contact with Idaho
Department of Corrections case managers, workload, and recommendations to the Idaho Commission of
Pardons and Parole (November 2009 - March 2010)
Assessing school district superintendents’ and other stakeholders’ perceptions of the funding formula used
to allocate resources to Idaho public schools (August 2008 - January 2009)
Assessing school district superintendents’ and other stakeholders’ perceptions of the feasibility, benefits,
and drawbacks of consolidation of school district services (March 2008 - February 2009)
Reassessment of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare frontline supervisors’ and staff members’
perceptions of department management and leadership, workload and staffing issues, policies and training
issues, intra-agency communication, and morale and job satisfaction (March 2007 - December 2007)
Performing internal quality control consultation on contractors’ contributions to research on improving
access to healthcare among Idaho’s uninsured population (October 2006 - December 2007)
Assessment of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare frontline supervisors’ and staff members’
perceptions of department management and leadership, workload and staffing issues, policies and training
issues, intra-agency communication, and morale and job satisfaction (October 2005 - January 2006)
Assessment of costs and benefits, employee and parent satisfaction, and programmatic issues for the Idaho
School for the Deaf and Blind (March 2005 - October 2005)
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Provision of expertise on research methodology, critical evaluation of reports on implementation of
technology in Idaho public schools, and survey research on technology use in schools (May 2004 - January
2005)
Life’s Kitchen
Development of an evaluation program to assess programs and services designed to teach at-risk youth life,
coping and employment skills (November 2003 - February 2004)
Madison County (MT) Mental Health Local Advisory Council
Assisting in a multimodal needs assessment of mental health and substance abuse services in a frontier
county in Southwestern Montana (November 2014 - )
Mountain States Group, Inc. (Boise, ID)
Developing a grant proposal to study the accessibility and cultural competency of mental health
professionals working with Hispanic clients in Southwestern Idaho (project conducted in collaboration with
the Idaho Partnership for Hispanic Mental Health) (December 2007 - February 2008)
Program evaluation of the Retired Senior and Volunteer Program (RSVP) administered in Southwestern
Idaho (Department of Health and Welfare Regions III and IV) (September 2005 – December 2005)
Documenting the experiences of refugees settling in Southwestern Idaho, as well as assessing programs and
services available to these refugees offered by the Agency for New Americans (September 2002 - May
2004)
Neighborhood Associations
Follow-up assessment of residents of the Collister neighborhood (Boise, ID), with special focus on
identifying factors relating to neighborhood health and quality of life (March 2003 - August 2003)
Identifying strengths and weaknesses, including sense of community and fear of crime, in the Old Nampa
(Nampa, ID) neighborhood (February 2002 - June 2002)
Needs assessment of residents of the Collister neighborhood (Boise, ID), with special focus on identifying
factors relating to neighborhood health and quality of life (January 2002 - May 2002)
Needs assessment of residents of the West Downtown neighborhood (Boise, ID), with special focus on
identifying factors relating to neighborhood health and quality of life (September 2001 - February 2002)
North Valley Community Foundation
Assessment of goals, target populations, delivery overlap, and structural gaps in human and social services
provided by nonprofit organizations in Butte, Glenn, and Tehama (CA) counties (April 2000 - September
2000)
Pennsylvania Combat Stress Intervention Program
Serving on expert panel helping Washington and Jefferson College (PA) mental health researchers
evaluate, identify, and remediate combat-related mental health and substance abuse problems in
Pennsylvania National Guard and Reserve personnel returning from deployments in war zones (October
2007 - 2012)
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Project PATCH Youth Ranch (Garden Valley, ID)
Outcome assessment of residential intervention program for troubled youth (October 2002 - June 2003)
St. Michael’s Episcopal Cathedral (Boise, ID)
Conducting needs assessment and evaluation of parish ministries (November 2013 - March 2014)
Conducting process and outcome evaluations of the Baby Steps program for low-income mothers and
children (January 2009 - May 2009)
State Substance Abuse Epidemiologic Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW)
Serving as a representative of Boise State University on a multiagency workgroup dedicated to the
prevention and treatment of substance abuse problems in Idaho (January 2014 - December 2014)
Village Hope, Inc.
Development of a field-based health screening assessment tool for use in rural Sierra Leone, Africa
(January 2010 - May 2010)
FUNDING HISTORY:
External Funding
Year 10 Statewide evaluation of the impact of clinical screening in county detention centers. $51,046
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2018.
Bingham County Disproportionate Minority Contact expansion evaluation. $39,946 contract awarded by
the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for Health Policy (T. W.
McDonald as principal investigator), 2018.
Year 4 Maternal and Child Health program prioritization. $88,017 contract awarded by the Idaho
Department of Health and Welfare to the Boise State University Center for Health Policy (T. W. McDonald
as principal investigator), 2018.
Year 1 combination evaluation of the Idaho Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visitation
program. $200,000 contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to the Boise State
University Center for Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as co-principal investigator), 2017.
Year 3 Idaho Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visitation program expansion evaluation.
$221,610 contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to the Boise State University
Center for Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as co-principal investigator), 2017.
Year 3 Maternal and Child Health program prioritization. $79,536 contract awarded by the Idaho
Department of Health and Welfare to the Boise State University Center for Health Policy (T. W. McDonald
as principal investigator), 2017.
Year 4 Evaluation of restorative and preventative programs funded through the Millennium Fund. $91,369
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2017.
Year 10 Statewide evaluation of the impact of clinical screening in county detention centers. $51,182
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2017.
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Year 2 Idaho Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visitation program expansion evaluation.
$309,892 contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to the Boise State University
Center for Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as co-principal investigator), 2016.
Year 2 Maternal and Child Health program prioritization. $69,900 contract awarded by the Idaho
Department of Health and Welfare to the Boise State University Center for Health Policy (T. W. McDonald
as principal investigator), 2016.
Year 3 Evaluation of restorative and preventative programs funded through the Millennium Fund. $94,649
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2016.
Year 6 Idaho Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visitation program evaluation. $113,887
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as co-principal investigator), 2016.
Year 9 Statewide evaluation of the impact of clinical screening in county detention centers. $51,122
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2016.
Maternal and Child Health program prioritization. $70,900 contract awarded by the Idaho Department of
Health and Welfare to the Boise State University Center for Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as co-
principal investigator), 2015.
Year 1 Idaho Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visitation program Expansion evaluation.
$320,000 contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to the Boise State University
Center for Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as co-principal investigator), 2015.
Year 2 Evaluation of Restorative and Preventative Programs Funded through the Millennium Fund.
$94,165 contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University
Center for Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2015.
Year 5 Idaho Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visitation program evaluation. $111,843
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as co-principal investigator), 2015.
Year 8 statewide evaluation of the impact of clinical screening in county detention centers. $51,122
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2015.
Year 4 Idaho Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visitation program evaluation. $110,000
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as co-principal investigator), 2014.
Year 7 statewide evaluation of the impact of clinical screening in county detention centers. $48,397
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2014.
Year 2 Statewide evaluation of substance use prevention programs funded through the Idaho Strategic
Prevention Framework - State Incentive Grant. $51,734 contract awarded by the Idaho Office of Drug
Policy to the Boise State University Center for Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator),
2014.
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Evaluation of Restorative and Preventative Programs Funded through the Millennium Fund. $96,282
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2014.
Maternal and Child Health program needs assessment. $64,500 contract awarded by the Idaho Department
of Health and Welfare to the Boise State University Center for Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as co-
principal investigator), 2014.
Statewide evaluation of substance use prevention programs funded through the Idaho Strategic Prevention
Framework - State Incentive Grant. $30,362 contract awarded by the Idaho Office of Drug Policy to the
Boise State University Center for Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2013.
Year 3 Idaho Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visitation program evaluation. $100,000
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as co-principal investigator), 2013.
Year 6 statewide evaluation of the impact of clinical screening in county detention centers. $46,776
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2013.
Disproportionate Minority Contact expansion evaluation. $44,653 contract awarded by the Idaho
Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for Health Policy (T. W.
McDonald as principal investigator), 2013.
Year 2 Idaho Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visitation program evaluation. $91,200
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2012.
Year 5 statewide evaluation of the impact of clinical screening in county detention centers. $45,274
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2012.
Evaluation of the Idaho juvenile justice Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services delivery system. $26,556
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2012.
Stakeholders’ perceptions of issues related to the Ada County juvenile justice system. $7,000 contract
awarded by Ada County Juvenile Court Services to the Boise State University Center for Health Policy (T.
W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2012.
Evaluation of Canyon County peacemaking circles. $14,998 contract awarded by the Idaho Department of
Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal
investigator), 2012.
Idaho Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visitation program evaluation. $91,200 contract
awarded by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to the Boise State University Center for Health
Policy (T. W. McDonald as co-principal investigator), 2011.
Year 4 statewide evaluation of the impact of clinical screening in county detention centers. $35,196
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2011.
Adult perceptions of issues related to underage drinking: A statewide assessment in Idaho. $27,042
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2011.
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Year 3 statewide evaluation of the impact of clinical screening in county detention centers. $19,617
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2010.
Minority youth contact assessment. $22,505 contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Juvenile
Corrections to the Boise State University Center for Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal
investigator), 2009.
Year 2 statewide evaluation of the impact of clinical screening in county detention centers. $19,762
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2009.
Statewide evaluation of the impact of clinical screening in county detention centers. $19,658 contract
awarded by the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for Health
Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2008.
Adams/Valley County community survey. $1,600 contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Commerce
and Labor/Idaho Rural Partnership to the Boise State University Center for Health Policy (T. W. McDonald
as principal investigator), 2005.
Healthy mothers, healthy babies. $35,000 contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
to the Boise State University College of Health Sciences (T. W. McDonald as research associate for
$2,500), 2005.
Statewide assessment of adult perceptions of issues associated with underage drinking in Idaho. $10,000
contract awarded by the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections to the Boise State University Center for
Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as co-principal investigator), 2005.
Healthy communities access program. $80,860 contract awarded by the Ada County HCAP Consortium to
the Boise State University College of Health Sciences (T. W. McDonald as research associate for $6,667),
2004.
Rexburg community review survey. $1,600 contract awarded by the Idaho Rural Partnership to the Boise
State University Center for Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2004.
Salmon community review survey. $950 contract awarded by the Idaho Rural Partnership to the Boise State
University Center for Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2004.
Analysis of impediments to housing and community resources in Idaho. $32,000 contract awarded by the
Idaho Department of Commerce and the Idaho Housing and Finance Association to the Boise State
University Center for Health Policy (T. W. McDonald as principal investigator), 2003.
Organizational training and empowerment: Which better serves token women leaders?
$300 Travel Award from the American Psychological Association, 1996.
Internal Funding
Assessing access barriers to mental health care and prevalent mental health problems in Idaho’s urban
counties. $400 Teaching Award from the Dean’s fund, College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs, Boise
State University, 2006.
Mental health care in rural and frontier America: A call to action. $500 Research Award from the Dean’s
fund, College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs, Boise State University, 2006.
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Assessing the effects of volunteering on seniors’ sense of life purpose, health, and quality of life. $400
Teaching Award from the Dean’s fund, College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs, Boise State
University, 2005.
A needs assessment of Native Americans living on the Duck Valley tribal lands in Idaho and Nevada.
$5,000 faculty research grant (T.W. McDonald as co-principal investigator) awarded by the Office of
Research Administration, Boise State University, 2005.
Prevalent mental health problems in Idaho’s rural and frontier counties. $400 Research Award from the
Dean’s fund, College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs, Boise State University, 2005.
Comparing assessments of neighborhood quality, environmental features, and resident perceptions in high-
, middle-, and low-income Boise neighborhoods. $340 Teaching Award from the Dean’s fund, College of
Social Sciences and Public Affairs, Boise State University, 2003.
Factors predicting quality of life in two intermountain urban neighborhoods. $500 Research Award from
the Dean’s fund, College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs, Boise State University, 2003.
Causes and consequences of homelessness in an intermountain city. $500 Research Award from the Dean’s
fund, College of Social Sciences and Public Affairs, Boise State University, 2002.
Faculty perceptions of sexual harassment by colleagues and students: A national survey. $300 small grant
from the California State University, Chico, Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, 2000.
MEDIA INTERVIEWS AND COVERAGE:
Central Idaho Star News 4/28/05; 5/5/05; 5/12/05
Council Record 4/28/05
Fitness Magazine 9/9/01
Focus Magazine Spring, 2003
The Honolulu Advertiser 3/10/03
The Idaho Statesman 11/19/01; 7/8/02; 8/4/02; 8/29/02; 9/11/02;
2/23/03; 3/8/03; 10/12/03; 11/13/03; 12/22/03
The Idaho Press Tribune 1/29/03
KIVI-ABC (Boise, Channel 6): 8/21/01
KIZN Radio (Boise, 92.3 FM) 9/11/02
KPRV-FOX (Boise, Channel 12): 9/12/01
KRVB Radio (Boise, 94.9 FM) 9/12/01; 9/9/02
KTVB-NBC (Boise, Channel 7): 9/24/01; 9/29/01
Ministry Magazine August, 2004
Moscow-Pullman Daily News 1/1/04
Northwest Cable News (Boise, Channel 48) 9/12/01
Psychology Today July, 2005
Thrive Magazine 3/4/03
COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE:
Boise River Sweep
Coordinated and led student volunteers on daylong cleanup of the Boise River (September 2003;
September 2002)
Butte County (CA) Humane Society
Coordinated psychology of learning students in practical applications of operant principles to make
unwanted dogs more readily adoptable September (2000 - December 2000)
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Habitat for Humanity (Butte County, CA)
Coordinated and led student volunteers on projects designed to build or renovate homes for low-income
families (March 2000 - May 2000)
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Coordinated and led student volunteers on a variety of habitat restoration, beautification, fire recovery, and
erosion control projects (October 2001 - March 2006)
Idaho Humane Society
Coordinated and led psychology of learning students in practical applications of operant principles to make
unwanted dogs more readily adoptable (January 2002 - May 2006)
Into the Streets
Coordinated student volunteers in University-sponsored community assistance efforts in support of
National Make a Difference Day (October 2002)
Operation Stand Down
Coordinated and led student volunteers to assist provision of services to homeless veterans and their
families (September 2002)
Rake Up Boise
Worked with student volunteers on a University-sponsored project designed to maintain lots and yards for
seniors and disabled persons (November 2005; November 2004; November 2002)
Tend Our Foothills
Coordinated student volunteers on integrated projects designed to improve trails, correct erosion damage,
and channel runoff in the Boise (ID) foothills (May 2003; April 2002)