Assistant Professor
Department of Human Services
GMcCuller@sfasu.edu
Ph.D.Utah State University, 1990, Special Education
M. S.Utah State University, 1986, Special Education
B.A.Stephen F. Austin State University, 1982, Psychology
Ninness, H.A.C., McCuller, G.L., Ozenne, L. (2000). School and behavioral psychology: Applied research in human-computer interactions, functional assessment and treatment. Boston: Klewer.
Ninness, H.A.C., McCuller, G.L., & Ninness, S.K. (1998). Functional analysis utilizing four-term contingency. In D.A. Sabatino & B.L. Brooks (eds.) Contemporary interdisciplinary interventions for children with emotional/behavioral disorders. Durham NC: Carolina Academic Press.
McCuller, G.L., Salzberg, C.L., & Lignugaris/Kraft, B. (1987). Producing generalized job initiative in severely mentally retarded sheltered workers. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 20, 413-420.
Salzberg, C.L., Lignugaris/Kraft, B., & McCuller, G.L. (1988). Reasons for job loss: A review of job termination studies of mentally retarded workers. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 9, 153-170.
Moore, S., McCuller, G.L., & Salzberg, C.L. (1988). Professional skill levels of sheltered workshop staff: Selection criteria and post-employment training. Journal of Rehabilitation, 54, 67-70.
Lignugaris/Kraft, B., McCuller, G.L., Exum, M., & Salzberg, C.L. (1988). A review of research on picture reading skills of developmentally delayed individuals. Journal of Special Education, 22, 297-329.
McCuller, G.L., Moore, S., & Salzberg, C.L. (1990). Programming for vocational competence in sheltered workshops. Journal of Rehabilitation, 56, 41-44.
McCuller, G. L., Lignugaris/Kraft, B., Salzberg, C. L., Exum, M. E., & Phelps, B. J. (1994). A review of research on picture orientation skills: Implications for training individuals with disabilities. Behaviorology, 2,37-54.
Ninness, H.A.,Ozenne, L., McCuller, G.L., Rumph, R., & Ninness, S.K. (2000) Fixed-interval responding during human computer-interactive problem solving. The Psychological Record, 50, 387-401.
Ninness, H.A.C., Rumph, R., McCuller, G., Bradfield, A., Saxon, J., Calliou, M. & Ninness, S.K. (2001), The Effect of Computer Emitted Speech Inflections During Verbal-Interactive Responding. The Psychological Record, 51, 561-570.
Ninness, C., Rumph, R., McCuller, G., Vasquez, E., Harrison, C. Ford, A.M., Ninness, S. & Bradfield, A.(2005)A relational frame and aartificial neural network approach to computer-interactive mathematics. The Psychological Record, 55, 135-153.
Ninness, C., Rumph, R., McCuller, G., Harrison, C., Ford, A. M., & Ninness, S. (2005) A functional analytic approach to computer-interactive mathematics. Journal of Applied behavior analyis, 38, 1-22.
Rumph, R, Ninness, C., McCuller, G., Ninness, S. (2005). Twenty years later, Commentary on Skinner''s ""Why we are not acting to save the world?"" Behavior and Social Issues, 14, 1-6.
Ninness, C., Barnes-Holmes, D. Rumph, R., McCuller, G., Ford, A., Payne, R., Ninness, S. Smith, R., Ward, T., & Elliott, M. (in press). Transformation of Mathematical and Stimulus Functions. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis.
McCuller, G.L., McSweyn, C.A., Morgan, R., Moore, S.C. (1991). Transition for students with learning disabilities in rural school districts in four rocky mountain states. NRSSC/ACRES Conference Proceedings.
McCuller, G.L., Plummer, T.R., & Lingugaris/Kraft, B. (1992). An analysis of efficiency in producing stimulus equivalence using one or two correct comparisons. Society for Advancement of Behavior Analysis Conference Proceedings.
McCuller, G. L, & Lignugaris/Kraft, B. (1993). An analysis of contextual control in the formation of equivalence classes using one and two correct comparisons. Society for Advancement of Behavior Analysis Conference Proceedings.
McCuller, G. Preparing Personnel to Work with Children with Emotional Disturbance and Autism. Final Report. ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education.
West, R.P., Young, K.R., Hill, H., & McCuller, G.L. (1984). Curriculum monitoring and instructional decision-making: Computer manual. Utah State University, Logan, Utah.
Salzberg, C.L., Johnson, D.H., McCuller, G.L., & Rickert, D. (1985). The automobile cleaner job training curriculum. Utah State University, Logan, Utah.
Ninness, C., Rumph, R., McCuller, G., Harrison, C., Hancock-Akin, E., Ford, A., Capt, A. Ninness, S. (May, 2004) A functional-analytic and neural network approach to mathematical relations.Paper presented at the 30th Annual Conference for the Association for Behavior Analysis, Boston, MA.
Rumph, R., Ninness, C., McCuller, G., & Harrison, C. (May, 2004) Twenty years later: A commentary on Skinner's "Why we are not acting to save the world". Paper presented at the 30th Annual Conference for the Association for Behavior Analysis, Boston, MA.
McCuller, G.L., Ninness, C. Rumph, R., Eberle, C. (May, 2006) Teaching sign language using stimulus equivalence procedures. Presented at the 32nd Annual Conference for the Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA.
McCuller, G.L., Harrison, C., Ninness, C., Rumph, R., & Creel, C. (May, 2004) Teaching geographic relations using stimulus equivalence procedures. Paper presented at the 30th Annual Conference for the Association for Behavior Analysis, Boston, MA.
Vasquez III, T., Ninness, C., Rumph, R. McCuller, G. Harrison, & Ninness, S.K. (May, 2003) Error pattern recognition: Artificial neural network analysis of transformation of functions. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Conference for the Association of Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
Ninness, C., Rumph, R. Harrison, C., Bradfield, A. Vasquez III, T., Ninness, S.K. & McCuller, G.(May, 2003) Artificial neural network analysis of derived relational frames. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Conference for the Association of Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
Ninness, C., Ozenne, L., McCuller, G.L., Rumph, R., & Ninness, S. (May, 1999) Fixed-interval responding during human computer-interactive problem solving. Presented at 25th Annual International Conference for the Association for Behavior Analysis, Chicago, Il.
Calliou, M., Saxon, J., Ninness, C., McCuller, G., & Rumph, R. (May, 2001) The Effects of Using Differential Reinforcement of Alternative Behaviors (DRA) on Autistic Self-Stimulatory Behaviors. Presented at the 27th Annual Conference for the Association of Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, La.
Ninness, C., Rumph, R., McCuller, G., Bradfield, A., Ninness, S., Saxon, J., Calliou, & Newton, R.(May, 2001) Shaping Verbal Selections with Voice-Interactive Software. Presented at the 27th Annual Conference for the Association of Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, La.
Rumph, R., Ninness, C., & McCuller, G. (May, 2001) The Case Against the Standardization of Education. Presented at the 27th Annual Conference for the Association of Behavior Analysis, New Orleans, La.
McCuller, G.L., Dorminy, C., Futch, A., & Huddleston, J. (May, 1998). A comparison of procedures in developing stimulus equivalence using one and two correct comparisons. Presented at the 24th Annual International Conference for the Association for Behavior Analysis, Orlando, Fl.
McCuller, G.L., & Dickey, D. (May, 1999) The acquisition and generalization of job initiative skills by workers with disabilities Presented at 25th Annual International Conference for the Association for Behavior Analysis, Chicago, Il.
McCuller, G. L., & Jay, A. S. (June, 1995) Teaching Interaction Skills to Students with Behavior Disorders. Paper presented at 24th Annual Conference for the Texas Council for Exceptional Children, Ft. Worth, TX.
McCuller, G. L., & Lignugaris/Kraft, B. (May, 1994). Emergence of constructed responding following match to sample training. Presented at the Twentieth Annual Conference for the Association of Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA.
McCuller, G. L., Plummer, T. R., & Lignugaris/Kraft, B.(1992, May). An analysis of efficiency in producing stimulus equivalence using one or two correct comparisons. Poster presented at the eighteenth Annual Conference for the Association for Behavior Analysis, San Francisco, CA.
McCuller, G. L, Lignugaris/Kraft, B., & Sparks, M. (May 1993).An analysis of contextual control in the formation of equivalence classes using one and two correct comparisons. Presented at the Nineteenth Annual Conference for the Association of Behavior Analysis, Chicago, IL.
McCuller, G. L., Lignugaris/Kraft, B., & Salzberg, C. L. (1991, May). Response patterns of mentally retarded adults on a four-choice match-to-sample procedure with one and two correct comparisons. Poster presented at the Seventeenth Annual Conference for the Association for Behavior Analysis, Atlanta, GA.
McCuller, G. L., McSweyn, C. A., Morgan, R., & Moore, S. C. (1991, March). Transition for students with learning disabilities in rural school districts in four rocky mountain states. Presented at the eleventh Annual Conference of the American Council on Rural Special Education, Nashville, TN.
Lignugaris/Kraft, B., & McCuller, G. L. (1988, May). Assessing the picture representation skills of adults with mental retardation. In M. Agran (Chair), The use of picture cues and self-instructions by employees with severe handicaps: Basic, applied, and experimental issues. Symposium conducted at the Fourteenth Annual Conference for the Association for Behavior Analysis, Philadelphia, PA.
McCuller, G. L., & Lignugaris/Kraft, B., & Exum, M. E. (1989, May). Producing an orientation skill in mentally retarded adults using a stimulus equivalence paradigm. In B. Lignugaris/Kraft (Chair), Application of stimulus equivalence procedures to teach basic skills to adults with developmental disabilities and head injuries.Symposium conducted at the fifteenth Annual Conference for the Association for Behavior Analysis, Milwaukee, WI.
McCuller, G. L., & Lingugaris/Kraft, B. (1987, May). Toward the organization of stimulus and response classes with complex vocational repertoires. In C. L. Salzberg (Chair), Behavioral strategies for research on employment preparation of developmentally disabled individuals. Symposium conducted at the Thirteenth Annual Conference for the Association for Behavior Analysis, Nashville, TN.
Huddleston, J., Futch, A., McCuller, G. L., (April, 1997). Effects of contextual control in the production of stimulus equivalence by individuals with mental retardation. Paper presented at the Thirteenth Annual Arkansas Symposium for Psychology Students, Conway, AR.
McCuller, G. L. (August, 1996) Classroom management: When it works and doesn't work. Presented at the Center for Professional Development of Teachers Conference, Nacogdoches, TX.
McCuller, G. L. (April, 2006) Behavior: Whys and Hows. Nacogdoches Safe and Drug Free Conference.
McCuller, G. L. (1991, November). Employment of special needs high school students. Panel-discussant at the Fourth Annual Technology Education Symposium, Cookeville, TN.
McCuller, G. L., & Salzberg, C. L. (1985, June). The automobile detailer program. Presented at the Utah State University Conference on Facilitating Transition from School to Work, Logan, UT.
McCuller, G.L., Shows, B., Abernathy-Duffin, M. (June, 2003) Direct instruction: What, why, how. Presented at the Texas Council for Exceptional Children, Austin, TX.
McCuller, G.L. & Gill, P., (June, 2002) A training model for the effective use of paraeducators in instruction and classroom management. Paper presented at the 31st Annual Texas Council for Exceptional Children, San Antonio, TX.
McCuller, G.L., & Shore, T.D. (March, 1998) Precision teaching: Why and how. Paper presented at the 27th Annual Texas Council for Exceptional Children, Houston, Tx.
Bradfield, A., Jephson, M., & McCuller, G. (March, 1997). Panel: Generic Special Education ExCET. Texas Education Agency/Higher Education Coordinating Board Conference. Corpus Christi, TX.
McCuller, G. L., & Simpson, R. R. (March, 1994). School failure and juvenile delinquency: The teachers role. Presented at the 23rd Annual Conference of the Texas Council for Exceptional Children, Houston, TX.
Campbell-Whatley, G., & McCuller, G. L. (1990, February). Career development as an intervention for learning disabled students at-risk for dropping out. Presented at the Alabama Super Conference for the Council for Exceptional Children, Tuscaloosa, AL.
McGuire, M., & McCuller, G. L. (1990, July). Parents as Partners: Teaching appropriate behavior. Presented at the First Annual Southeast Regional Conference for the Division of Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Children, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Moore, S., McCuller, G. L., Salzberg, C. L., & Nelson, R. (1988, April). Professional skill levels of sheltered workshop staff. Poster presented at the Montana State Conference on Establishing Optimal Services for Children with Handicaps, Billings, MT.
McCuller, G. L., Moore, S., Salzberg, C. L., & Nelson, R. (1988, April). Non-production skills training in sheltered workshops. Poster presented at the Montana State Conference on Establishing Optimal Services for Children with Handicaps, Billings, MT.
McCuller, G. L. (1986, September). Moving through school: What are we doing to assist Utah's handicapped secondary students in transition. Presented at the Utah Council for Exceptional Children Conference in Park City, UT.
Teacher Education Council.
College of Education Curriculum Committee.
Special Education Program Director.
Special Eduation Undergraduate Advisor.
Codirector, Student Council for Exceptional Children.
NCATE Standard One Committee.
Director, Basic Academic Skills Instructional Clinic-Summer and After School Programs.