Biographical Text
Professor Emeritus of Human Development and Psychological Counseling Fred T. Badders (December 12, 1938-) was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Badders attended Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina, from 1956 to 1960 and received his B.A. degree in psychology. From 1960 to 1964, he attended the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary at Wake Forest, North Carolina, where he received his M.Div. degree. From 1968 to 1970, Badders attended Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, where he received his Ph.D. degree in higher education. Dr. Badders served as Dean for Student Development (1969-73) at Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, North Carolina. In 1973 he came to Appalachian State University as associate professor in the Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling. He received tenure in 1976 and became a full professor in 1975. Badders served as coordinator of Student Development Graduate Programs from 1973 to 1974 and again from 1991 to 1995. He served as department chair from 1974 to 1988. Collegiate assignments performed by Dr. Badders include: Academic Integrity Board (1994-1997; 2000-2004), Task Force on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (1995-96), Administrative Review Committee for the Dean of the School of Music (1993), Facilitator/Group Leader, Development of a Vision Statement, College of Fine and Applied Arts (1993), Housing Appeals Board (1991), Council of Chairs (vice-chair; 1985, 1986), Council of Chairs Agenda Committee (chair; 1985,1986), Admissions Committee (1985-1988), Committee on the High Risk Student (1986), Research News Editorial Board (1984), Residence Life Advisory Council (1981-82), Graduate Council (1979-82), and Teacher Education Council (1979-82). Dr. Badders held professional memberships with the following national and regional organizations: American College Counseling Association, American Counseling Association; American College Personnel Association; Association for Adult Development and Aging; Association for Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling; Association of Specialists in Group Work; Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors; National Association of Student Personnel Administrators; Phi Delta Kappa; and Southern Association of College Student Affairs. The courses taught most often by Dr. Badders, while he was at Appalachian State University, were Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling and Student Development, Practicum/Internship in Student Development, Student Development Administration, College Student Development Institute, Introduction to Student Affairs, and Group Methods and Processes. Some of the courses taught at other times included Human Relations and Interaction, Research in Education, Seminar in Student Development, Practicum in Counseling, Counseling With a Spiritual Focus, Student Development Functions, Life and Career Planning, Microcomputer Awareness, Seminar in Research Design and others. Dr. Badders received the Outstanding Teacher Award from the Appalachian State University Alumni Association in 1993. Certifications held by Badders were ordained minister; National Certified Counselor, National Board for Certified Counselors (1983-present); and North Carolina State Certification (inactive): School Counselor, School Psychologist, Level III. Badders married Sue Johnson. Sue received her B.A. degree from Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina; her M.A. degree from Appalachian State University; and she served as a reading teacher in Watauga County Schools. Dr. and Mrs. Badders have two children, Kimberly Anne and Katherine Leigh. Kimberly received her B.A. degree from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1987. After working with Up With People and other roles such as Regional Director of Public Relations for Loews Hotels and Resorts, she is currently vice-president for Travel and Hospitality, Evins Communications, New York City, New York. Leigh received both her B.S. degree (1990) and her M.A. degree in counseling, (1992) from Appalachian State University. She is currently employed as a counselor by the Watauga County Schools. Dr. Badders began phased retirement in June 2001 and fully retired in 2004. He was granted emeritus status by the Appalachian State University Board of Trustees in June 2001. Sources: Appalachian State University files. -Patti Levine-Brown
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