Katie K. Koo
- Assistant Professor
Department of Counseling and Human Development Services
Biography
Dr. Katie Koo’s research focuses on underrepresented students’ collegiate experiences, mental health issues, and adjustment, including international students’ psychological well-being. Her research on race and racism, Asian American college students’ experiences, international students’ psychological well-being and adjustment, and mental health assessment for minoritized students has been published in Journal of College Student Development, Review of Higher Education, Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, Journal of International Students, International Journal of Psychology, and Asian American Journal of Psychology. She is currently serving on the ACPA College Student Development International Commission for Global Dimensions of Student Development as Faculty-in-Residence and chairing ASHE International Scholars Workshop. Prior to be a faculty member, Dr. Koo also worked as a student affairs professional by serving diverse college students at the university counseling center, residence life, international student office, and learning assistance services.
Areas of Expertise
- College counseling
- College student development
- International higher education
Interests
- Minoritized college students' experiences
- College student mental health
- International students' adjustment and well-being
- Race and racism on campus
- Asian and Asian American students and faculty
Concentrations
Education
- Ph.D in Student Affairs, 2016
University of Maryland - MA in Counseling Psychology, 2009
New York University - MA in Counseling, 2005
Michigan State University - BA in Psychology, 2003
Duksung Women's University
Contact
Grants
2021-2022
Title: Factors affecting the success of two college student groups: Regular admission vs. special admission
2020-2022
Title: What makes them distressed? A longitudinal analysis on campus climate and mental health among international students
Title: Diverse college students’ experiences on their mental health and multiple collegiate experiences during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: A longitudinal and mix-method study
Title: A Comparative Study on Campus Racial Climate and Mental Health among International Students and Domestic Students
Title: Living in Two Different Worlds: International Graduate Students’ Professional and Personal Experiences
Publications
Articles
- Katie K. & Mathies, C. (In Press)
- Journal of International Students
- Koo, K. & Nyunt, G. (In Press)
- Journal of College Student Development
- Koo, K. & Nyunt, G. (In Press)
- Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice
Article
- Koo, K., Yao, C., & Gong, H. (2021)
- Journal of Diversity in Higher Education
Articles
- Koo, K.
- Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 58(2), 196-213
Awards and Accolades
ACPA-College Student Educators International, 2022
NASPA-National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, 2022
Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2021
ACPA-College Student Educators International, 2020
Texas A&M University-Commerce, 2020
American Psychological Association Division 52 International, 2019
Korean American Educational Research Association, 2019
Korean American Educational Research Association, 2018
University of Maryland, 2016
American Psychological Association Division 50 Addiction Psychology, 2011