Mui Vuong

Mui Vuong is an assistant professor at California State University, Fresno. She teaches graduate courses focused on counseling and student affairs in the Department of Counselor Education and Rehabilitation. Mui also served as the interim field placement director for the Department of Counselor Education and Rehabilitation, overseeing and coordinating the practicum and internship placements of students in the department. 

Prior to teaching, Mui was the Executive Director for five equity programs in the Division of Student Affairs: Educational Opportunity Program (first-generation college students), Summer Bridge, Renaissance Scholars Program (foster youth students), Dream Success Center (undocumented students), and the Office of Black Student Success for more than 20 years. The position entailed a wide range of responsibilities, including leading a diverse team of 15 full-time counselors and 35+ paraprofessionals. 

Mui is the primary author of an article that was published in the peer-reviewed Journal of College Student Development. In addition, she co-authored and managed several grants serving foster and homeless youth. Mui was also a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk at Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on the effects of self-efficacy on the academic success of first-generation, foster youth, student parents, and marginalized student populations. Mui is a proud mother of four, two girls and twin boys (and a dog).