Melanie Walsh, Ph.D., LPC-S, BC-TMH

INCLEMENT WEATHER ALERT - THURSDAY, FEB. 6

In-Person Meetings for Day Classes are Cancelled for Thursday, February 6, 2025; Online/remote classes to be held as determined by Faculty.

Thursday's weather forecast calls for snow to arrive in our area at approximately 7 a.m., with snow falling at a moderate rate for 2 or 3 hours before it changes to a brief period of freezing rain and then a changeover to plain rain by early afternoon, ending all together by mid-afternoon. Total snow accumulation is predicted to be 2-3 inches. This will result in hazardous driving conditions.

Due to the storm’s timing and the potential for freezing rain, all in-person day classes on Thursday, February 6, 2025 are cancelled. All scheduled in-person classes beginning before 4 p.m. will transition to being held online or remotely.

Additional information on the virtual format for each class will be provided by the instructor. Any change in the status for Thursday evening's classes beginning at 4 p.m. or later will be announced by 1 p.m. Thursday.

Faculty have been asked to prepare for Online or Remote sessions in the event of in-person meeting cancellations. These options will be determined by the Faculty member and all questions should be directed to the Faculty teaching each course section. Faculty also have been asked to be very understanding and accommodating of the individual situations of their students who may have difficulty managing these alternative online or remote class meetings on short notice.

Please note that only essential employees, as previously determined by their respective department leaders, should report to campus Thursday. All other employees should fulfill the requirements of their role remotely.

Campus operations for residential students, unless otherwise noted, will operate as scheduled, though hours may be modified or changed based on the conditions. Separate messages will be sent from the Peterson Library, the Beckerman Recreation Center, and Dining Services regarding any changes to their normal hours of operation. The Bergami Center for Science, Technology, and Innovation will remain open Thursday for residential students to use for study space and to participate in online classes.

Residential students should be prepared to move their vehicles, if requested, for snow removal operations.

We will provide updates as warranted. Stay safe.

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Lecturer
Clinical Fieldwork Coordinator

Psychology Department
College of Arts and Sciences

Education

Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision, Mississippi State University
M.S., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Mississippi State University
B.S., Psychology, Mississippi State University

About Melanie

Melanie Walsh is a Board Qualified clinical supervisor, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider. She has worked with a variety of client populations in inpatient facilities, community mental health agencies, and private practice. Dr. Walsh's clinical work includes children, teens, and adults for individual, group, and family therapy. She also works with trans and gender nonconforming individuals in the therapeutic capacity to provide documentation and support for healthcare needs related to gender identity and expression.

Dr. Walsh's research interests include LGBTQ+ communities and mental health-related factors, including discrimination, fear, community support, and the coming out process. Her research is primarily situated in the Deep South where she continues to investigate the negative impact of discrimination and backlash associated with non-normative sexuality and gender identity. Dr. Walsh also has experience writing and directing grants in public and mental health.

Selected Publications

Walsh, M. R., & Goldberg, R. (2020). Rethinking counseling recruitment and outreach for transgender clients: Using content analysis to investigate trends. Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling. 14(3), 210-227.

Robertson, A. A., Zhou, M., Tatch, A., & Walsh, M. R. (2019). Gender-specific predictors of recidivism among DUI offenders. Journal of Studies of Alcohol and Drugs. 80(6), 641-650.

In the Media

Melanie Walsh, assistant professor of psychology, says that actions that isolate and target trans individuals can lead to internalized transphobia and self-hatred.

In the Media

Melanie Walsh, assistant professor of psychology, says a proposed law in Iowa may further marginalize trans and nonbinary students.

In the Media

Melanie Walsh, assistant professor of psychology, comments on the history of drag and the difference between drag and cross-dressing.

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In-Person Meetings for Day Classes are Cancelled for Thursday, February 6, 2025; Online/remote classes to be held as determined by Faculty.

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