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Professor Rachel Mulvey

Rachel Mulvey

Position: Associate Dean of School and Leader in Quality Assurance

Location: AE.3.10, Stratford

Telephone: +44 (0)20 8223 4561

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School of Psychology
The University of East London
Stratford Campus
Water Lane
London
E15 4LZ

Brief biography:

Rachel is Associate Dean of School. Having qualified at UEL, she practised as a generic and specialist careers adviser (post 16) in London and the South East, progressing to management in careers services and a FE college, before joining the School. Rachel is a fellow and past president of the Institute of Career Guidance, and a fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Her research centres on public policy for career guidance, and the management of guidance professionals. She is currently on the steering group for a 32-partner project, funded by the EU Erasmus strand, which is developing innovative approaches to career guidance. An earlier project on the use of web-based tools in guidance won a National Career Award in 2004. Rachel has undertaken consultancy at local and national level; clients include learndirect, the NHS and Career Management Futures.

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Activities/responsible for:

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Teaching:

Programmes:

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Career Guidance
  • Master of Arts in Careers

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Research / Publications:

Current research:

  1. Mulvey, M.R. (in press). Current trends in England. In S. Kraatz & B.-J. Ertelt (Eds.), Professionalisation of career guidance: European mobility — chance and challenge.
  2. Mulvey, M.R. & Reeve, J. (2008). Inculcating a positive attitude in unemployed people. Desk Research Report for London Employer Coalition. London: University of East London.
  3. Mulvey, M.R. (2007). President to President; an interview with: Catherine Avent. Career Guidance Today, 15(2), 16–17. London: Independent Educational Publishing.
  4. Mulvey, M.R. (2007). Conclusions for Educationalists, in Positive Influence? A report into parents’ attitudes to their children’s career choices, p. 10. Constructions Skills (Sector Skills Council): London.
  5. Mulvey, M.R. (2007). A Finnish finish: the tale of two presidencies. Career Guidance Today, 14.4. London: Independent Educational Publishing.
  6. Mulvey, M.R. (2006). Back to the future: careers advisers and schools, in Careers Education and Guidance: Partnership and Collaboration, Spring, 26–28. Manchester: The Association for Careers Education and Guidance. ISSN 1472-4510.
  7. Mulvey, M.R. (2006). Career Guidance in England: Retrospect and Prospect. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling. 34 (1), 13–30. doi:10.1080/03069880500472243
  8. Mulvey, M.R. (2006). Devolution and diversification: career guidance in the home countries — England. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling, 34(1), 13–30.
  9. Mulvey, M.R. (2006). Experiencing change in career guidance practice: two stories, in Constructing the Future: Tranforming Career Guidance, 75–88. Stourbridge: Institute of Career Guidance. IBSN 0-903076-28-4.
  10. Mulvey, M.R. (2006). Guidance professionals in schools: Youth Matters Next Steps. Student Adviser, 4,2, 12–15. London: Sandringham Publishing.
  11. Mulvey, M.R. (2006). Interviewed for Building a Better Future, in Careers Adviser, 10(2), 12–13. London: Independent Educational Publishing Ltd.
  12. Mulvey, M.R. , & Holden, S. (2005). Everything you ever wanted to know about the QCG. National Association for Educational Guidance for Adults (NAEGA) Newsletter. Autumn 2005, pp. 9–11. Kettering: NAEGA.
  13. Mulvey, M. R. (2005). Expert Opinion. Career Guidance Today, 13. 1. 11,12. London: Independent Educational Publishing Ltd.
  14. Mulvey, M. R. (under submission). Devolution & Diversification: Career Guidance in the Home Countries — England. British Journal of Guidance and Counselling.
  15. Mulcahy, M & Mulvey, M. R. (2005). Matrix Accreditation in Community & Voluntary Sectors: Evaluation. London Psychological Centre: University of East London.
  16. Mulvey, M. R. (2005). Ethical guidance practice: Do the right thing. Stourbridge: Institute of Career Guidance.
  17. Mulvey, M. R. (2004). The UK perspective: Ethics in practice, in: Etik i vejledningen. Copenhagen: Via Vejledning. Nr. 1: 2004.
  18. Mulvey, M.R. (2004). Guidelines for web-based careers guidance: ethical considerations. National Guidance Research Forum: International Perspectives.
  19. Mulvey, M. R. (2004). Ethics in: Ariadne: Guidelines for Web-based guidance. 47–55. Bucharest: Afir Publishing. ISBN 973-7714-11-3.
  20. Mulvey, M.R. (2004). Guidance, Advice and Information in Newham (GAIN): Project Evaluation. London Psychological Centre: University of East London.
  21. Mulvey, M.R. (2004). Can I stop now? The role of continuing professional development (CPD) in professional practice. Constructing the Future III - Reflection on Practice. 11–22. Stourbridge: ICG. ISBN 0 9030 76268.
  22. Lagro, N. , Lasite, C. , Mulvey, M. R. , Stenered, R. , & Ghinea, D. (2004). Theory in Ariadne: Guidelines for Web-based Guidance. 40 -46. Bucharest: Afir Publishing. ISBN 973-7714-11-3.
  23. Munro, M. , Maguire, M. , & Mulvey, M.R. (2004). A Review of the Delivery of Careers Guidance. Cambridge: National Institute for Careers Education and Counselling (NICEC).
  24. Scott, A, P. , & Mulvey, M.R. (2004). Learning Champions NE London NHS Trust: Project Evaluation. London Psychological Centre: University of East London.
  25. Mulvey, M.R. (2003). Internet-based Careers Guidance for Adults. Newscheck, ISSN: 0307-8477, p8. Bury St Edmunds: Trotman.
  26. Mulvey, M.R. , & Austin, R. (2003) Strategic Information, Advice & Guidance in Newham: A Survey. London: Careers Management Futures.
  27. Bimrose, J. , Mulvey, M.R. , & La Gro, N. (2003). Careers Guidance. In Bayne, R. , & Horton, I. (Eds. ) Applied Psychology: Current Issues and New Directions. 94–103. London: Sage.
  28. Harper, D. , Mulvey, M.R. , & Robinson, M. (2003). Beyond Evidence-based Practice: Rethinking the Relationship between Research, Theory and Practice. In Bayne, R. , & Horton, I. (Eds. ) Applied Psychology: Current Issues and New Directions. 158–171. London: Sage.

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Research archive:

  1. Mulvey, M.R. (2002). Building on initial training; recognition for continuing professional development. Career Guidance Today. 10 (1) 36–39. Stourbridge: ICG.
  2. Mulvey, M.R. (2002). The effect of privatisation on careers guidance professionals and their managers. National Association for Educational Guidance for Adults (NAEGA) Newsletter. Summer, 7–9. Kettering: NAEGA.
  3. Mulvey, M.R. (2002). Ethical practice in guidance: Do the right thing. In Constructing the Future II, Social Inclusion: policy and practice. 79–89. Stourbridge: ICG. ISBN 0-90-307616-0.
  4. Mulcahy, M. , & Mulvey, M.R. (2002). Working with refugees; How can career theory help practitioners? Career Guidance Today. 10 (4) 22–25. Stourbridge: ICG.
  5. Mulvey, R. (2001). Ethics in practice: a crucial role for all professionals. Career Guidance Today. 9 (6) 20–23. Stourbridge: ICG.
  6. Mulvey, R. (2001). Review of M. Jayasinghe (2001). Newscheck. 12 (4) 17. Sheffield: Careers and Occupational Information Centre.
  7. Mulvey, R. (2000). Cross-Channel evaluation of a guidance tool: testing out an interactive skills assessment computer program in France and Italy, in Constructing the Future I: a global perspective. Stourbridge: Institute of Career Guidance 63–72. ISBN 0-90-307624-1.
  8. Mulvey, R. (2000). (Editor) Supporting Local Economic Development and Guidance in Europe, ADAPT Transnational Project Final Report. Perugia: PTU-SITECH.
  9. Mulvey, R. , & Wilden, S. (2000). The Skills Park: Enhancing the use of labour market information in vocational guidance. Newscheck. 11 (3) 12–13.
  10. Bimrose, J. , & Mulvey, R. (2000). Achieving Potential: Careers Research Network Conference Proceedings, Adapt Project (1997–2000). University of East London.
  11. Mulvey, R. (1999). Distance Working, distance learning for the not too distant future. Conference proceedings. Journal of Vocational Education and Training.
  12. Mulvey, R. (1999). Professional Ways: the essential characteristics of professionals. Careers Guidance Today. 7 (3) 24–25.
  13. Mulvey, R. (1998). Professionals under pressure: a consideration of the current experience of autonomous guidance professionals. Conference proceedings, Management Learning.
  14. Bysshe, S. , Berry-Lound, D. , Ball, B. , Buffton, B. , & Mulvey, R. (1997). A review and evaluative study of Group Work provision being delivered in Years 9, 10 and 11 by the Careers Service. The HOST Consultancy. DFEE, UK.
  15. Mulvey, R. (1996). Case study: England and Wales. In J. Bimrose (Ed. ) Guidance and Counselling for Higher Education. 9–14.

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Other scholarly activities:

  1. Editorial Board Member: L’Orientation Professionnelle et Scolaire. Paris: Conservatoire des Arts et Metiers. May 2009–present.
  2. DCFS Children's Plan Report: Expert Group 14-19: August 2007–present.
  3. Parliamentary Skills Commission: Expert Witness: November 2007.
  4. DfES Steering Group: Quality Standards for Youth IAG: 2006/7.
  5. Member, England Country Team. Fourth International Symposium on Career Development and Public Policy: 22-25 October 2007, Aviemore, Scotland.
  6. Conference Chair. Adult guidance: set fair for the future, or career suicide? Institute of Career Guidance (ICG). University of East London: April 2005.

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Last updated: 4 November 2009.

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