Douglas Barr

M.S Miami University (Ohio); Personnel Counseling
B.S Miami University (Ohio); Business Finance

Thank you for your interest in reading this profile.  It WILL help you learn more of me, my counseling, and the course I teach, APSY 160   

I have been at Saddleback College since 1991 and a Professor/Counselor since 1998. I am one of 11 generalist counselors.  The California Community College System has been my professional home since 1975.  I'm a firm believer that "age is a frame of mind", and that your life 'attitude' sets the tone for everything you do.  This approach frames my teaching, my counseling, and how I live my own life.

As a counselor, I cover the gamut of academic, career and personal.  I would add that everything we do for and with the student is 'personal' to that student! My working philosophy is that YOU have the power to make personal choices leading to a fulfilling life. A 'fulfilling life' includes all sevens day of the week! My goal in my class, and in counseling, is for you to understand, capture, and be responsible to the power that you possess.  Gain confidence in your ability to take worthy risks, make good decisions! It's YOUR life! Take Charge!  Work at it! Enjoy working at it!

As a generalist counselor, we serve all students. I welcome individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, good and poor academic experiences, life styles, and majors (including 'undecided'). I do have two student populations where my experience has lead to some specialization additional to generalist counseling. These specialties include pre-nursing/nursing AND student's who have had academic difficulties leading to probation. I DO WELCOME ALL STUDENTS!

Previous institutions of higher learning where I have hung my professional hat: Cabrillo College (Aptos, Ca); Monmouth College (Illinois); Illinois Wesleyan University (Bloomington, Ill). I was also an Air Traffic Controller in the USAir Force, stationed in San Antonio, Texas; Biloxi, Mississippi; Clark Air Base Philippines; and Siskiyou County Airport (Montague, Ca)

My special interests beyond the college are family, including 2 year old Granddaughter Ayla and newborn Grandson Grayson, friends, golf, and more golf. I recently served on the Board of Directors of The San Clemente Golf Club (Men's Club). Originally from Ohio; I have lived in California for nearly 40 years with 'my bride' Deanie. She is the love of my life, a native of California, born in extreme Northern California (Yreka) in Siskiyou County, known to some as "God's Country"!  We met when I was stationed there in the Air Force.

I live what I teach. I enjoy working at living seven days a week, every week. Work hard!  Play hard!  Learn your part in the world.  Be responsible for your life! Respect and learn from others!  Enjoy the voyage!

I tried something for Fall 2009, that I am continuing Spring Semester 2010: offering my 'day time' APSY 160' from 6:30 am - 7:45 am Tues and Thurs.  (I promise, parking is 'no problem' at 6:30 am.)

My typical Wednesday night class remains as it has for years: 7:00 - 9:45 pm. My theme for both classes:"Take Charge: Get started on the rest of your life"

You may learn more by visiting my faculty web site linked to this profile. (Top of this page, immediately below the phone number.) 

Once at my faculty web site, 'student quotes' may assist your decision about APSY 160. These are anecdotal statements from students written during their course enrollment with their semester specfied. 

Updated course materials are posted just prior to the start of each semester, but the material posted for the current/prior semester will be similiar.

THANK YOU for taking the time to read this. I look forward to the possiblity of working with you.

Respectfully,
Doug Barr