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Sara N. Burchard is an Associate Professor Emerita in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Vermont, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. Her career spans roles as Research Assistant Professor (1977-1984), Assistant Professor (1984-1990), and Associate Professor (1990-2007). She directed the Residential Training Project within the Psychology Department.
Education:
- B.S., 1958, Denison University
- Ph.D., 1977, University of Vermont
Research Interests: Dr. Burchard focuses on disability inclusion, community living for individuals with developmental and psychiatric disabilities, delinquency prevention, and mental health service provision. Her work emphasizes practical applications in clinical and residential settings.
Awards & Recognition:
- Phi Beta Kappa
- U.S. Public Health Fellowship
- Professional Award, American Association on Mental Retardation, Div. X
- Puppet’s Choice Award, Kids on the Block
Advising & Grants: Advised 15 Master’s theses, 12 doctoral dissertations, and served on 51 other committees. Over 30 invited talks on disability research in Vermont. Funded projects include the Residential Training Project and contributions to the Alaska Youth Initiative.
Labs/Teams: Directed the Residential Training Project, collaborating with institutions like the Rumbaugh Mental Health Clinic and McCall’s Youth Services in Australia.
