Profile

Prior to receiving his doctorate, Christopher Murray worked as a counselor in a shelter for homeless youth and as a special education teacher in both middle and high school settings. His first position as a faculty member was at DePaul University in Chicago where he worked for 8 years prior to joining the faculty at the University of Oregon. While in Chicago, Chris worked with over 70 different Chicago public schools as part of the Corey H. settlement agreement. This work included working directly with teachers and administrators on improving special education service delivery models, primarily on the south and west sides of Chicago. Since joining the UO faculty, he continues his work with schools and communities to improve services and supports for vulnerable children, youth, and adults.

Over his career, Professor Murray has received approximately $22 million in external funding as a PI or Co-PI from a variety of federal agencies including the Office of Special Education Programs, the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, the Office of Postsecondary Education, the Institute of Educational Sciences, and the Administration for Community Living. This funding has supported 18 doctoral trainees, 25 preservice master’s students, and his research. He currently serves as a Professor of Counseling Psychology & Human Services and as the Director of the Center on Human Development in the College of Education at the University of Oregon.