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Dr. Huzeyfe Cakmakci Portrait

Dr. Huzeyfe Cakmakci

Assistant Professor of Counselor Education

  • Ph.D in Counseling and Counselor Education
    University of Florida (2019)
  • M.Ed in Counselor Education
    University of North Florida (2014)
  • B.S. in Guidance and Psyhological Counseling
    Uludag University (2009)

 

Teaching Fields: Counseling Theories and Techniques, Research Methodology in Education, Group Counseling, School and Career Counseling, Multicultural and Diversity Counseling, Assessment and Evaluation in Counseling

Dr. Huzeyfe Cakmakci earned his Ph.D. in Counseling and Counselor Education from the University of Florida, specializing in research and evaluation methodology and school counseling. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, where he teaches graduate-level counseling courses and supervises practicum and internship students. His teaching areas include counseling theories, research methodology, group counseling, and assessment. Dr. Cakmakci’s research interests focus on counselor education, bullying, program evaluation, school counseling, and evidence-based practices in school and clinical settings. He remains actively involved in professional counseling organizations and contributes to program development and accreditation initiatives. Dr. Cakmakci recently contributed significantly to the Counselor Education programs by authoring approximately thirty five percent of the CACREP self-study report and actively participating in the site visit process and related accreditation activities.

Recent Publications and Presentations:

Arrastia-Chisholm, M., Adams, K. S., Cakmakci, H., & Cunningham, T. (2024). Mindfulness and yoga. International Journal of Positivity & Well-Being, 2(1), 46–57.

Cakmakci, H., Adams, K. S., Arrastia-Chisholm, M., & Downing, C. O. (2024). Clinical supervision in schools: Practical strategies, benefits, and challenges of clinical supervision for school counselors. Georgia Journal of Professional Counseling, 20(1), 67–87.

Desmet, A. O., Cakmakci H., & Tuzgen A. (2023). Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Online Delivery of Affective Curriculum for Gifted Students. Journal for the Education of the Gifted 46(2), 140-166.
Iskender, A., Cakmakci, H., Hajılou, M. & Sonmez, D. (2023). Big Data Utilization to Explore Association between Vacation Search on Google and Happiness Index. Journal of Tourism Studies, 4(2), 1-16.
Greenidge, T., Smith-Adcock, S., Cakmakci, H., & Su, W. (2023). A Transcendental Phenomenology of School Counselors’ Lived Experiences Transforming Remote Counseling Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Professional School Counseling, 27(1).

Translated Book Chapter


Thomas, D., & Brown, J. S. (2016). Yeni nesil öğrenme kültürü: Sürekli değişen bir dünya için hayal gücü yetiştirmek [A new culture of learning: Cultivating the imagination for a world of constant change] (H. Uysal, Ed. & Trans.; A. Sığın, İ. Çelik, H. Çakmakcı, M. Özdemir, S. Bilgin, & A. Güven, Trans.). Ankara, Turkey: Pegem Akademi. (Original work published 2011).

 

Honors & Awards


Chi Sigma Iota, Gamma Nu Chapter, Outstanding Chapter Award (2022).  ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø`s Gamma Nu Chapter was selected for the Outstanding Chapter award for the exemplary activities and programs. Only one award is given among small chapters and one award is given for large chapters in the nation. The chapter earned the award by being nominated for its activities and accomplishments within the past two years (role: chapter faculty advisor 2019- present).

College of Education International Student Certificate of Excellence (2018). Outstanding international student award was received from UF College of Education and UF International Student Center, Gainesville, FL. The award recognizes outstanding academic achievement, commitment to service, leadership and contributions to the College of Education, International and University communities.

People’s Choice Poster Award (2018) was received from UF Division of Student Affairs for the poster titled “Exploring the impact of student affairs on student learning or student achievement throughout empirical studies: A systematic analysis of literature”.

Certificate of Appreciation (2011), (Project Name: Istanbul Reads for Turkey, Role: Project Coordinator) Istanbul Governor, Istanbul, Turkey

Certificate of Achievement (2010), Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture, Our Values, Project Coordinator, Bagcilar District Governor, Istanbul, Turkey

    229.259.2572

    hcakmakci@valdosta.edu

    Office Hours:

    Monday: 2:00pm - 4:00pm (virtual)
    Wednesday:12:00pm-5:00pm
    Thursday:12:00pm - 2:00pm (virtual)
    Friday: 9:00am - 11:30am

    2111 Converse Hall