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Curriculum Vitae DIANE SENA FALK, PH.D., MSW, LCSW 1075 12th Avenue, Mays Landing, NJ 08330 609-476-4397 (H); 609-412-5751 (C) [email protected]
EDUCATION
1980-85, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ Ph.D., Social Work (Social Policy and Administration/Social Work Education) 1969-71, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Master of Social Work (Community Work/Casework) 1963-66, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL Master of Arts, English Language and Literature 1959-63, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1996-present, Stockton University, Galloway, NJ Stockton Atlantic City Social Work Partnership Director (2019-present) Special Assistant to the Dean (2018-2019) MSW Program Director (2008-2017) Professor of Social Work (2007-) Associate Professor of Social Work (2002-2006) Social Work Program Coordinator (2001-2005) Assistant Professor of Social Work (1996-2001) Courses created and taught:
• Human Rights in Global Perspective (MSW Independent Study) • Advanced Social Work Practice (MSW) • Foundation Social Work Practice II (MSW) • Social Organizations and Environments (MSW) • Generalist Social Work Practice: Theory and Methods I & II
(BSW) • Australia 2000 (General Studies) • Spanish Immersion Seminar (General Studies) • Human Rights in Global Perspective (General Studies) • Mental Health Policy and Practice (General Studies)
Courses taught: • Seminar in Social Work Practice I and II (BSW) • Social Work Research (BSW) • Topics in Child Welfare (BSW)
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE (continued) Leadership of International Social Work Study Tours with Service Learning Experiences:
• Hungary/Croatia • London/Northern Ireland • Australia • Costa Rica • Uganda
1996-present, Stockton University, Galloway, NJ Member, Caribbean and Latin American Studies Program (2003-2017) Member, Women’s Studies Program (1997-2017)
2006-07, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA Field Instructor (Macro Practice) 1990-91, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Adjunct Professor (Research II)
1990-91, Hunter School of Social Work, New York City Field Instructor (Group Work)
1989-90, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ Field Instructor (Family Therapy)
1982-83, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ Adjunct Professor (Integration Seminar)
1976-95, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ Field Instructor (Casework, Group Work, and Administration)
PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
1972-96, Raritan Bay Mental Health Center, Perth Amboy, NJ Clinical Coordinator/Director of Management Information Services, joint appointment (1991-96)
• Program administration, policy, and planning for large urban community mental health center (100 staff), directed clinical programs, managed Quality Assurance Program, designed and managed Center’s clinical data collection and methodologies
Director, Adult Outpatient Services (1980-91) • Middle management position: program planning, clinical
supervision, individual and family psychotherapy
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PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE EXPERIENCE (continued) 1972-96, Raritan Bay Mental Health Center, Perth Amboy, NJ (continued)
Director, Transitional Services (1974-80) • Developed and supervised innovative programs for the
chronically mentally ill population; provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy
Psychiatric Social Worker (1972-74) • Provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy
1980-85, Private Practice, Highland Park, NJ • Individual and family psychotherapy
1971, Children’s Psychiatric Center, Eatontown, NJ Staff Social Worker
• Provided brief psychotherapy for children and their families 1968-71, Delaware Dept. of Public Welfare, Wilmington, DE
Social Worker I • Determined eligibility for public assistance, provided services to
AFDC families and general assistance clients
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS 1995-present, New Jersey License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW), # 02888
1986-present, NASW Diplomate in Clinical Social Work
1973-present, Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
1987-2003, Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BPD) HONORS
2014, The American Red Cross, Southern Shore Chapter Inducted into Clara Barton Society 2011, The Richard Stockton College of NJ, Pomona, NJ Faculty Community Engagement Award
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HONORS (continued) 2009, AtlantiCare Behavioral Health, EHT, NJ
Appointed Trustee Emeritus • Awarded in recognition of 12 years of “extraordinary leadership
and voluntary commitment to the Board, employees, and clients of AtlantiCare Behavioral Health”
2006, National Association of Social Workers, New Jersey Chapter, Trenton, NJ
New Jersey Trailblazer of the Year Award • Awarded to founders of the Baccalaureate Child Welfare Education
Program for having “made an historic commitment to form a consortium that would prepare new social work graduates for practice in public child welfare.”
2006, Stockton College, Phi Alpha Honor Society
Professor of the Year • Awarded by students in recognition of my dedication “to helping
bring to Stockton opportunities for students to participate in the federal child welfare traineeship program and for leadership in bringing the same opportunities to social work students in other institutions of higher learning across New Jersey”
2005, Social Work Students of Stockton
Award/plaque • Awarded to John Searight and me “in appreciation of your efforts
and dedication in developing the Child Welfare Concentration”
2001, Richard Stockton College of NJ, Pomona, NJ Excellence in Advising Award
• Social Work Club Advisor—Awarded by Students 1995, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Outstanding Field Instructor Award
1979, Who’s Who of American Women
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GRANTS AND CONTRACTS 2012 (ongoing), New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Trenton, NJ State contract-Co-Principal Investigator and Proposal Author
Total funding 2012-2020: $ 14,673,511
• Child Welfare Education Institute. Masters Child Welfare Education Program (MCWEP) and Baccalaureate Child Welfare Education Program (BCWEP). Stockton is the Lead Institution in two statewide consortia. The BCWEP consortium prepares undergraduate social work students for careers in public child welfare. The Masters Child Welfare Education Program prepares supervisors in the Division of Child Protection and Permanency for clinical leadership within the Division.
Level of Funding Fiscal Year
$2,002,265 July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020 $2,002,265 July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019 $2,002,676 July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018 $2,002,675 July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 $2,002,675 July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016 $1,810,742 July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015 $1,544,567 July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 $1,305,646 July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013
$14,673,511 Total All Years
2007 (ongoing), New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Trenton, NJ State sub-contract –Original Principal Investigator
Total funding 2007-2019: $9,015,629
• New Jersey Child Welfare Training Partnership—Southern Region. Stockton became responsible for coordinating project administration for the New Jersey’s southern counties, under a state contract in which Rutgers University is the Lead Institution in a statewide consortium of social work education programs (BSW and MSW). These programs provide training to workers at all levels in the public child welfare system (Division of Child Protection and Permanency).
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GRANTS AND CONTRACTS (continued)
2012, New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Trenton, NJ
State contract—Principal Investigator and Proposal Author • Masters Child Welfare Education Program (MCWEP)
Stockton is the Lead Institution in a statewide consortium of MSW programs that is preparing supervisors in the Division of Youth and Family Services for clinical leadership. $11,132 start-up contract for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.
2011, The Federal Community Grants Program to Combat HIV/AIDS (President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief)
Joseph and Elaine Griswold, President and Executive Director of Real Partners Uganda, resubmitted 2010 grant, with revisions and updates. The proposal was based, in part, on a needs assessment I completed during my 2010 visit to Lukaya, Uganda. Proposal funded to support A School Life Assembly Hall to Serve Orphans and Vulnerable Children at Mustard Seed Academy, Lukaya, Uganda. $25,000 for Fiscal Year 2011-2012
2010, The Federal Community Grants Program to Combat HIV/AIDS (President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief)
I authored this grant on behalf of Real Partners Uganda. The proposal, Child-to-Child: Using Music, Dance, and Drama to Enhance Health Education for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children, was not funded, but feedback from reviewers indicated that it was a strong proposal.
Level of Funding Fiscal Year $1,350,000 July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019 $1,350,000 July 1, 2017-June 30, 2018
$1,400,844 July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 $605,000 July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016
$550,000 July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015 $675,000 July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 $ 650,861 July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013 $543,459 July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012
$457,644 July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011 $340,931 July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010 $441,133 July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009 $650,757 January 1, 2007-June 30, 2008
$9,015,629 Total All Years
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GRANTS AND CONTRACTS (continued) 2007, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Career Development Committee
Preparing to Write an MSW Proposal • $600
2005-2012, New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Trenton, NJ
State contract—Principal Investigator and Proposal Author Total funding 2005-2012: $6,321,144 • Baccalaureate Child Welfare Education Program. Stockton is the
Lead Institution in a statewide consortium of baccalaureate social work education programs that is preparing social work students each year for careers in public child welfare.
Baccalaureate Child Welfare Education Program
Level of Funding Fiscal Year $905,048 July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012 $905,048 July 1, 2010-June 30, 2011 $905,048 July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010
$1,090,000 July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009 $1,333,000 July 1, 2007-June 30, 2008
$683,000 July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007 $500,000 July 1, 2005-June 30, 2006
$6,321,144 Total All Years
2004-09 (5-year grant), Children’s Bureau, Washington, DC Federal Grant—Principal Investigator and Author
• “Transforming the Child Welfare Workforce in Three Southern New Jersey Counties.” Grant made pursuant to the legislative authority of Section IV-B, Section 426 (a) 1 (c) of the Social Security Act. $500,000 over 5 years
2005, Faculty Resource Network, New York, NY
Support to attend week-long seminar in Human Rights
2001-2002, Richard Stockton College of NJ, Pomona, NJ Distinguished Faculty Fellowship for Research in College Teaching
• Social Work Spanish Immersion Seminar, awarded jointly with Lisa Cox $5000 each
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GRANTS AND CONTRACTS (continued) 2001-2002, Richard Stockton College of NJ, Pomona, NJ
Research & Professional Development Grant • Social Work Spanish Immersion Seminar, awarded jointly with
Professor Lisa Cox, declined due to acceptance of the Distinguished Faculty Fellowship
2000-2001, Richard Stockton College of NJ, Pomona, NJ
Research & Professional Development Grant • Community Service to Teach Human Rights: A Qualitative Analysis
of Students’ Journals $2900
1999, Cornell University, Ithaca, NJ
BPD, International Association of SW Researchers, NIMH • Third Summer Intensive BSW Faculty Development Workshop
Grant: Support to attend week-long seminar in Mental Health Research
1999-2000, Richard Stockton College of NJ, Pomona, NJ
Research & Professional Development Grant • Australian Study Tour Preparation
$2238 1998-99, Richard Stockton College of NJ, Pomona, NJ
Distinguished Faculty Fellowship • International and Intercultural Social Work Education: A Global
Study $5000
1998-99, Richard Stockton College of NJ, Pomona, NJ
Research & Professional Development Grant • International and Intercultural Social Work Education: A Global
Study, declined due to acceptance of Distinguished Faculty Fellowship
1997-98, Richard Stockton College of NJ, Pomona, NJ
Research & Professional Development Mini Grant • International and Intercultural Social Work Education: A Global
Study $410
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GRANTS AND CONTRACTS (continued) 1982-84, Rutgers-Princeton Program in Mental Health Policy, New Brunswick,
NJ Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
• The adaptation of New Jersey community mental health centers to changes in state mental health policy $5000
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
International Association of Schools of Social Work • Member, 2016-
National Association of Social Workers, Washington, DC
(Membership # 880659755) National Positions
• Member, National International Committee, 2000-2003 • Member, National Clinical Committee, 1998-2001 • National Board of Directors, Region IV (NJ & PA) Representative,
1997-2000 • Delegate to National Delegate Assembly, 1993, 1996, 1999 • Member, National Legal Defense Service Board, 1999-2000 • Member, National Awards Committee, 1997-2000 • Member, National Publications Planning Task Force, 1997-8 • Secretary, Eastern Regional Coalition (Delegate Assembly), 1995-
98
National Association of Social Workers, Trenton, NJ State Chapter Positions
• Elected member of Chapter Committee on Leadership Identification, 2005-07
• Chair and Founder, International Committee, NASW-NJ Chapter, 1997-2002
• Member, State Chapter Awards Committee, 1997-99 • President, New Jersey Chapter, 1995-97 • First Vice President, New Jersey Chapter, 1993-94 • Chair, Editorial Committee (for Chapter newsletter), 1990-93 • Secretary, New Jersey Chapter, 1978-80 and 1988-90
New Jersey Baccalaureate Social Work Education Association
• President (2004-2007) • Vice President (1998-2004)
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS (continued) The Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics
• Member, Editorial Board, 2004-present Association of Baccalaureate Program Directors
• Member, Committee on Technology and Distance Education, 1999-2005 • Chair, Subcommittee on Practice and Technology, 1999-2002 • Member, Subcommittee on Social Work Values/Ethics and Technology,
2000-2005 Council on Social Work Education
• Member, 1996-2017 International Federation of Social Workers
• Member, Social Work Day at the United Nations Planning Committee (2000-2001)
• Friend, 1996- 1991-present, Network for Social Work Management
• Chair, 2013 Institute Program Committee • Member, 1991-
1973-present, American Orthopsychiatric Association
• Life Fellow (since 1998) • Member, 1973-
PUBLICATIONS
Peer-Reviewed Articles Lewis, J., Falk, D., & Cipolla, C. (2020). The use of simulations to teach social
work practice with diverse clients. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 40(1), 2-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08841233.2019.1682742
Falk, D. S., Pettet, K., & Mpagi, C. (2016). A peer-to-peer health education
program for vulnerable children in Uganda. Journal of Education and Training Studies, 4(3), 161-166. http://dx.doi.org/10.11114/jets.v4i3.1294
Falk, D. S. (2015). Alumni of a BSW-level specialized Title IV-E program voice
their experiences in the workplace. Journal of Social Work Education, 51:sup2, S173-S194. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10437797.2015.1072410
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PUBLICATIONS (continued) Peer-Reviewed Articles (continued)
Cox, L., Falk, D. S., & Colón, M. (2006). Spanish language and cultural immersion for social work students. The Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 11 (2), 61-77.
Falk, D. S. (2004). Human rights in global perspective. In Healy, L. & Link, R.
eds. A collection of model course outlines in international social work. Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education.
Falk, D. S. (2004). Selected websites for high-to-low end NPO website
development. Journal of Technology in Human Services 22. 3 (2004): 81-88.
Falk, D. S. (2002). Educational impact on social work study tour participants. The Review for the Study of College Teaching, 1, 65-86.
Falk, D. S. & Ross, P. (2001). With Phyllis Ross. Teaching social work writing:
An integrative approach. The Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 6 (2), 125-41.
Nagy, G. & Falk, D. S. (2000). Dilemmas in international and cross-cultural
social work education. International Social Work, 43 (1), 49-60. [During 2005-09, this article was the most frequently cited article in International Social Work.]
Falk, D. S. (1999). The virtual community: Computer conferencing for
teaching and learning social work practice. Journal of Technology in the Human Services, 16 (2/3), 127-43.
Book Chapters
Falk, D. S. (2011). Enhancing public child welfare. In Tompkins, K. and Gregg, R. Reaching 40: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, pp. 177-8. Galloway, NJ: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
Falk, D. S. (1999). The virtual community: Computer conferencing for
teaching and learning social work practice. In Coe, J. R. & Menon, G. M., eds. Computers and information technology in social work: Education, training, and practice, (pp. 127-143). New York: The Haworth Press, Inc.
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PUBLICATIONS (continued) Conference Proceedings
Falk, D. S. & DuMez, E. (2006). Social work as a human rights profession: Raising awareness among undergraduate social work students in the U.S.A. to transform practice. Proceedings of the 33rd World Congress of Schools of Social Work. Santiago, Chile: International Association of Schools of Social Work.
Falk, D. S., DuMez, E., & Dwyer, J. A. (2004). Transforming social work
practice through education in human rights. Proceedings of the Global Social Work Congress 2004 (p. 16). Adelaide, Australia: International Federation of Social Workers.
Falk, D. S. (1999). Education for cross-cultural social work in the United
States: Past, present and future. Proceedings of the 26th National Australian Association of Social Workers Conference in Conjunction with the Regional Conferences of the International Federation of Social Workers, the Asian-Pacific Association of Social Work Educators, and the Australian Association of Social Work and Social Welfare Educators (pp. 281-285). Brisbane, Australia: Australian Association of Social Workers.
Falk, D. S. (1998). The virtual community: Computer conferencing for
teaching and learning social work practice. Proceedings of the Information Technologies for Social Work Education and Practice Conference (pp. 114-123). Columbia, SC: University of South Carolina.
Falk, D. S. (1991). Some observations from a practitioner. In Proceedings of
the seventh Werner and Bernice Boehm distinguished lectureship in social work (pp. 23-27). New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press.
Falk, D. S. & Flaskay, K. (1976). Group psychotherapy for women.
Proceedings of the 1973 Institute on the Social Worker as Psychotherapist (pp. 41-48). Trenton: National Association of Social Workers.
Editorials
Falk, D. S. (2007). Guest editorial. Censorship. Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics 4 (1). Online: http://www.socialworker.com/jswve/content/view/50/50/
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PUBLICATIONS (continued) Social Policies
Falk, D. S., Wood Wetzel, J. et al. (2006). International policy on human rights. In Social work speaks: National Association of Social Workers Policy Statements: 2006-2009 (pp. 230-238), 7th ed. Washington: NASW Press.
Falk, D. S., Wood Wetzel, J. et al. (1999). International policy on human rights.
In Social work speaks: National Association of Social Workers Policy Statements: 2000-2003 (pp. 178-186), 5th ed. Washington: NASW Press.
Reviews
Falk, D. S. (2015). Review of the book Effective writing for social work: Making a difference. By Lucy Rai. British Journal of Social Work 45(6), 1938-1940. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcv058
Falk, D. S. (2004). Review of the book Social work and human rights: A
foundation for policy and practice. By Elizabeth Reichert. Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics 1 (1). Online: http://www.socialworker.com/jswve/content/view/8//
Falk, D. S. (2004). Review of the book Violence Against Women: The Health
Sector Responds. By Marijke Velzeboer, Mary Ellsberg, Carmen Clavel Arcas, and Claudia García-Moreno. Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work 19. 3 (2004): 340-341.
Falk, D. S. (2001). Review of the book New arenas for community social work
practice with urban youth: Use of the arts, humanities, and sports]. Readings: A journal of reviews and commentary in mental health, 16 (1), 25.
Falk, D. S. (1997). Review of the book Homelessness and mental health.
Readings: A journal of reviews and commentary in mental health, 12 (1), 29.
Falk, D. S. (1995). Review of the book The turning point: How men of
conscience brought about major change in the care of America’s mentally ill. Readings: A journal of reviews and commentary in mental health, 10 (2), 22.
Falk, D. S. (1992). Review of the book Lost in familiar places: Creating new
connections between the individual and society. Readings: A journal of reviews and commentary in mental health, 7 (3), 26-27.
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PUBLICATIONS (continued) Reviews (continued)
Falk, D. S. (1988). Review of the book Within Our reach: Breaking the cycle of disadvantage]. Readings: A journal of reviews and commentary in mental health, 3 (4), 25.
Monographs and Reports
Falk, D. S., Searight, J. W., Konrady, D., & Everett, J. (2018). Baccalaureate Child Welfare Education Program academic year 2016-2017 report: Lessons learned and recommendations for program enhancement. Galloway, NJ: Stockton University.
Falk, D. S., Konrady, D. & Everett, J. (2018). Masters Child Welfare Education
Program 2016-17 annual report: Lessons learned and recommendations for ongoing program enhancement. Galloway, NJ: Stockton University.
Falk, D. S., Searight, J. W., Konrady, D., & Everett, J. (2016). Baccalaureate
Child Welfare Education Program academic year 2015-2016 report: Lessons learned and recommendations for program enhancement. Galloway, NJ: Stockton University.
Falk, D. S., Searight, J. W., Konrady, D., & Everett, J. (2015). Baccalaureate
Child Welfare Education Program academic year 2014-2015 report: Lessons learned and recommendations for program enhancement. Galloway, NJ: Stockton University.
Falk, D. S., Barney, R., & Lewis, M. (2015). MSW program self-study. Galloway,
NJ: Stockton University. [Submitted to the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education, resulting in an 8-year reaffirmation of the program’s accreditation (through 2023).
Falk, D. S., Searight, J. W., Konrady, D., & Everett, J. (2014). Baccalaureate
Child Welfare Education Program academic year 2013-2014 report: Lessons learned and recommendations for program enhancement. Galloway, NJ: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
Falk, D. S. (2014). Assessment of Tree of Life Ministries Programs, Lukaya,
Uganda. Report submitted to the Board of Directors, Real Partners Uganda. Galloway, NJ: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
Falk, D. S., Searight, J. W., Konrady, D., & Everett, J. (2013). Baccalaureate
Child Welfare Education Program academic year 2012-13 report: Lessons learned and recommendations for program enhancement. Galloway, NJ: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
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PUBLICATIONS (continued) Monographs and Reports (Continued)
Falk, D. S., Searight, J. W., Konrady, D., & Link, Michele (2012). Baccalaureate Child Welfare Education Program academic year 2011-12 report: Lessons learned and recommendations for program enhancement. Galloway, NJ: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
Falk, D. S. (2011). MSW program self-study. Galloway, NJ: Stockton
University. [Submitted to the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education, resulting in initial accreditation of the program.
Falk, D. S., Searight, J. W., Konrady, D., & McGowan, S. (2011). Baccalaureate
Child Welfare Education Program academic year 2010-11 report: Lessons learned and recommendations for program enhancement. Galloway, NJ: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
Falk, D. S. (2010). Baccalaureate Child Welfare Education Program academic
year 2009-10 report: Lessons learned and recommendations for program enhancement. Pomona, NJ: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
Falk, D. S. (2009). Baccalaureate Child Welfare Education Program academic
year 2008-09 report: Lessons learned and recommendations for program enhancement. Pomona, NJ: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
Falk, D. S. (2008). Baccalaureate Child Welfare Education Program third year
assessment: Lessons learned and recommendations for ongoing program enhancement. Pomona, NJ: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
Falk, D. S. (2008). Benchmark I. (MSW Proposal to the Council on Social Work
Education). Pomona, NJ: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Falk, D. S. (2008). Stockton MSW proposal (to State of New Jersey). . Pomona,
NJ: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Falk, D. S. (2007). Baccalaureate Child Welfare Education program second
year assessment: Lessons learned and recommendations for ongoing program enhancement. Pomona, NJ: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
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PUBLICATIONS (continued) Monographs and Reports (Continued)
Falk, D. S. (2006). Baccalaureate Child Welfare Education Program first year assessment: Lessons learned and recommendations for ongoing program enhancement. Pomona, NJ: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
Falk, D. S. (2006). MSW Concept Paper. Submitted to the Graduate Studies
Committee of the Faculty Assembly. Pomona, NJ: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
Falk, D. S. (2005). Program Assessment in Social Work. Evidence: Program
assessment for continuous improvement. Pomona, NJ: Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
Falk, D. S. (2002). Social work program self-study (Principal author).
Pomona, NJ: Richard Stockton College of NJ. [Submitted to the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education, resulting in an unconditional reaffirmation of the program’s accreditation (through 2010), with no additional reports required.]
Falk, D. S. & Searight, J. W. (2000). Pre-feasibility study (for an MSW program
at Stockton). Pomona, NJ: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. Falk, D. S. (1999). Education for cross-cultural social work in the United
States: Past, present and future. Pomona, NJ: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
Falk, D. S., Baskin, D. & Fruchtman-Rozenblit, D. (1976). The after-care study:
The effect of duration of treatment and patient demography on treatment outcome. Research and Evaluation Report, Raritan Bay Mental Health Center, Perth Amboy, NJ.
Other Publications
Falk, D. S. (2009). Master of social work policies and procedures manual, 2009-2010. Pomona, NJ: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
Falk, D. S. (2006). Internship manual for BCWEP field instructors and students.
Pomona, NJ: The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
Falk, D. S. (2005). Statewide child welfare consortium forms. FOCUS (NASW-NJ Chapter newsletter, December issue), 9.
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PUBLICATIONS (continued) Other Publications (continued)
Falk, D. S. (2005). Stockton social work graduates begin careers in child welfare. FOCUS (NASW-NJ Chapter newsletter, October issue), 13.
Falk, D. S. (2004). Stockton College social work students partner with
communities to enhance child well-being. FOCUS (NASW-NJ Chapter newsletter) XIII (4), 6-7.
Falk, D. S. (2004). Learning through service: Stockton students at Sister
Jean’s. Newsletter of Atlantic City Presbyterian Mission Council. Falk, D. S. (2002). Chapter international committees: What do they do?
NASW International Committee News, 1 (1) http://www.naswdc.org Falk, D. S. (2000). Social work and human rights down under. FOCUS
(NASW-NJ newsletter), X (4), 7, 10. Falk, D. S. & Wood Wetzel, J. (1999). International policy on human rights.
NASW News, 44 (3), Washington: National Association of Social Workers.
Falk, D. S. & Nagy, G. (1998). Teaching international and cross-cultural social
work. International Association of Schools of Social Work Newsletter, 5, 2-5.
Falk, D. S. (1997-). From your Regional Rep. Regular column in bi-monthly
issues of FOCUS (NASW-NJ newsletter) and in The Pennsylvania Social Worker (NASW-PA) newsletter.
Falk, D. S. (1995-7). President’s messages in every (bi-monthly) issue of
FOCUS (NASW-NJ newsletter). Falk, D. S. (1990-5). Multiple articles and book reviews. FOCUS (NASW-NJ
newsletter). Falk, D. S. (1976). With Harry A. Murphy. Comprehensive aftercare
programs. Psychological impact on patient, family, and treatment resource. Psychiatric Spectator, 10, 13-14.
Virtual Publications (Websites Created)
Falk, D. S. Real Partners Uganda (website created and maintained for non-profit organization): www.realpartnersuganda.org
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PUBLICATIONS (continued) Virtual Publications (Websites Created, continued)
Falk, D. S. (Updated 2015). Human rights in global perspective (course website): http://www.stockton.edu/~falkd/hr-site.htm Since 1999, this website has been included in a collection entitled Human rights syllabi for the college classroom, first published by Interdisciplinary Field Studies at the University of California at Berkeley and Amnesty International USA and now housed at The University of Connecticut Teaching Human Rights Working Group, which is a component of that university’s Human Rights Institute. The website is at: http://teachinghumanrights.uconn.edu/browse-all-syllabi/ ).
Falk, D. S. (2005-2007). Baccalaureate Child Welfare Education Program website: http://www.stockton.edu/~falkd/BCWEP.htm
Falk, D. S. (2003). Mental Health Policy and Practice (course
website):http://www.stockton.edu/~falkd/mental.htm Falk, D. S. (2000-2006). BPD Information Technology Subcommittee on
Curriculum Resources for Practice http://www.stockton.edu/~falkd/BPDhome.htm
Falk, D. S. (2000). Australia 2000 (course website):
http://www.stockton.edu/~falkd/Aushome.htm Falk, D. S. (1997-2007). The Richard J. Stockton College of New Jersey Social
Work Program website. http://www.stockton.edu/~falkd/stockton.htm
Falk, D. S. (1997-99). NASW-New Jersey website:
http://www.stockton.edu/~falkd/nasw.htm Dissertation
Falk, D. S. (1985). The adaptation of New Jersey community mental health centers to changes in state mental health policy. (Doctoral dissertation, Rutgers University, 1985). Ann Arbor: University Microflims International.
Master’s Thesis
Falk, D. S. & Ross, P. (1971). Working with communities for social change: A theory of community work practice using the writings of Otto Rank. (Master’s Thesis. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.)
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Falk, D. S., Calicdan-Apostle, G., & Dunkle, J. (2018). The etiology of hate from the socio-economic cultural context. Presented at the Stockton Unite against Hate Day (Feb. 6), Stockton University, Galloway, NJ.
Falk, D. S. and Barney, R. J. (2017). Promoting social development through
service learning in a secondary school in Uganda: A cross-cultural educational exchange. Presented at the 2017 International Consortium on Social Development (July, 2017) in Zagreb, Croatia.
Falk, D. S. and Everett, J. (2016). A Career Opportunities Exploration
Workshop for Ugandan Secondary School Students. Presentation at the Day of Scholarship, Stockton University, Galloway, NJ.
Falk, D. S. (2015). Selma march [presentation of my experiences as a
participant in the historic Selma March]. Presented at the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and Discussion of the Movie Selma, sponsored by The Africana Studies Program. Stockton University.
Falk, D. S., Pettet, K., & Mpagi, C. (2013). Promoting primary education and
quality of life for vulnerable children in Uganda through a peer-to-peer health education program. Presented at the 18th Biennial Conference of the International Consortium on Social Development, Kampala, Uganda.
Falk, D. S. (2013). Working internationally to promote effective management
of a project serving vulnerable children in Uganda. Presented at the 2013 Network for Social Work Management conference in Newark, NJ.
Falk, D. S. & Colón, M. (2010). Advancing cultural competence. Continuing
Education presentation made to clinical staff of AtlantiCare Behavioral Health, Mays Landing, NJ.
Falk, D. S., Cox, L. & Cronin, M. (2008). Transformative effects of study tour
travel. Presented at the 2008 Annual Baccalaureate Program Directors’ Conference in Destin, FL.
Falk, D. S. & DuMez, E. (2006). Social work as a human rights profession:
Raising awareness among undergraduate social work students in the U.S.A. to transform practice. Paper presented at the 33rd World Congress of Schools of Social Work, Santiago, Chile.
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Falk, D. S. (2005). Teaching human rights through international study tours. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Beatrice K. Nemzer Symposium: Social work—the international dimension, Western Connecticut State University Department of Social Work, Danbury, CT.
Falk, D. S. & DuMez, E. (2004). Transforming social work practice through
education in human rights. Paper presented at the Global Social Work Congress 2004: Reclaiming Civil Society, Adelaide, Australia.
Vos, A., Sandefur, J. & Falk, D. S. (2004). A quiet revolution: The power of
connection. Poster session presented at the Global Social Work Congress 2004: Reclaiming Civil Society, Adelaide, Australia.
Falk, D. S., Cox, L., & Colón, M. (2004). Spanish language, culture, and
immersion. Presented at the Stockton Day of Scholarship, Pomona, NJ. Falk, D. S., Cox, L., & Colón, M. (2003). Spanish language, culture, and
immersion: Social justice through enhancing students’ cultural competence. Paper presented at the 21st Annual Conference of the Baccalaureate Program Directors, Reno, NV.
Falk, D. S. (2002). International Social Work. Roundtable presented at the
NASW-New Jersey Continuing Education Conference, Atlantic City, NJ. Falk, D. S. (2001). Cross-Cultural Public Health in Undergraduate and
Graduate Programs in the U.S. Presented at the Eastern Region Diversity Sensitivity & Competency Conference, Atlantic City, NJ.
Falk, D. S. (2001). Service learning: Educational impact in a GSS course on
human rights. Presented at the Stockton Day of Scholarship. Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, NJ
Falk, D. S. (2000). The social work study tour as experiential learning in
international social work: London and Northern Ireland. Presented at the Stockton Day of Scholarship. Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, NJ.
Falk, D. S. (2000). The social work study tour as experiential learning in
international social work: London and Northern Ireland. Presented at the NASW-NJ Continuing Education Conference, Atlantic City, NJ (April 11).
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Falk, D. S. (1999). Education for cross-cultural social work in the United States: Past, present and future. Presented at the Joint Conference of the AASW, IFSW, APASWE, and AASWWE: Promoting inclusion—redressing exclusion: The social work challenge (Sept. 26-29), Brisbane, Australia.
Falk, D. S. (1998). Social work study tour to Hungary. Talk and slide
presentation (October 12), Monmouth University, Long Branch, NJ. Falk, D. S. (1997). Workshop leader, organizer, and presenter. International
social work: Enhancing NASW members’ awareness of the emerging global village. Presentation made at the NASW-NJ Conference, Social Work ‘97: Continuing Education Conference, Long Branch, NJ.
Falk, D. S. & Nagy, G. (1996). Teaching international and cross-cultural social
work in North America, Europe, and Australia. Paper presented at the 1996 International Association of Schools of Social Work conference held in Hong Kong.
Child Welfare
Falk, D. S., Konrady, D., Hernandez-Mekonnen, R., Lewis, M., McCutcheon, T., & Parrish, N. (2019). It takes a village: 15 years of child welfare partnership in New Jersey. Presented at the Title IV-E Conference, May 21, Atlantic City, NJ.
Falk, D. S. and Hernandez-Mekonnen, R. (2014). Child Welfare Education
Institute. Invited presentation to the Title IV-E Child Welfare Track Meeting held at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, October 23, Tampa, FL.
Falk, D. S. (2011). The Baccalaureate Child Welfare Education Program.
Invited presentation to the New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect Staffing and Oversight Review Subcommittee, May 10, Trenton, NJ.
Falk, D. S. (2009). Racial and cultural discrepancies in child welfare.
Roundtable leader at the 55th Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education Title IV-E Meeting (Nov. 6) in San Antonio, TX.
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Falk, D. S., Blake, A., Deglau, E., & Mozes, C. (2008). Professionalizing Public Child Welfare Systems: Social Work’s Challenge and Opportunity. Panel presented at the 54th Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education (Oct. 31) in Philadelphia.
Falk, D. S.(2008). A social work response to New Jersey’s public child welfare
crisis. Paper presented at the 34th Global Social Work Congress (IASSW 2008 Congress) (July 23) in Durban, South Africa.
Falk, D. S. (2005). Partnership building between Stockton College and the
New Jersey Child Welfare System. Paper presented at the Children’s Bureau Child Welfare Trainee Grant Recipients’ Conference (May 10) Washington D.C.
Computer Technology in Social Work and Education
Falk, D. S., Marson, S. M., & Williams, C. (2008). Teaching practice online and hybrid technological strategies. Presented at the 2008 Annual Baccalaureate Program Directors’ Conference in Destin, FL.
Marson, S. M., Gebo, L., & Falk, D. S. (2006). Using technology for the
instruction of social and economic justice and human rights. Presented at the 2006 Annual Baccalaureate Program Directors’ Conference in Los Angeles, CA.
Marson, S. M., Falk, D. S., & Gebo, L. (2005). With Stephen M. Marson, and Lisa
Gebo. Using technology for the instruction of values and ethics. Presented at the 2005 Annual Baccalaureate Program Directors’ Conference in Austin, Texas.
Falk, D. S. (2004). Empowering students to build web sites and Web CT
resources as a way of enhancing their understanding of practice concepts. Presented at the 2004 Annual Program Meeting (APM) of the Council on Social Work Education, Anaheim, California.
Marson, S. M. & Falk, D. S. (2003). Using technology for the instruction of
social work values and ethics. Presented at the 20th Annual Baccalaureate Program Directors’ Conference, Reno, Nevada.
Falk, D. S. (2001). Teaching practice using technology. Invited Faculty
Development Institute, presented at the 2001 Annual Program Meeting (APM) of the Council on Social Work Education, Dallas, Texas.
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Falk, D. S. (2001). Web-based conferencing as an enrichment tool in teaching generalist social work practice. Presented at the 19th Annual Baccalaureate Program Directors’ Conference, Denver, CO.
Falk, D. S. (2000). Integrating technology into the curriculum: web-based
conferencing as an enrichment tool in teaching generalist social work practice. Presented at the 18th Annual Baccalaureate Program Directors’ Conference, Destin, FL.
Marson, S. M., Finn, J. & Falk, D. S. (2000). Integrating technology in the
curriculum: Social work values and ethics. Presented at the 18th Annual Baccalaureate Program Directors’ Conference, Destin, FL.
Falk, D. S. (2000). Computerizing your agency: positive and negative effects.
Presentation at Family Services, Hackensack. Falk, D. S. (1999). The website as an enrichment to a GSS course: Human
rights in global perspective. Online demonstration at Stockton’s Technology Workshop for Faculty (November 12).
Falk, D. S. (1999). Electronic social work: Improving agency effectiveness.
Workshop leader, National Network of Social Work Managers/National Association of Social Workers Joint Conference on Social Work Management (April 6), Washington, DC.
Falk, D. S. (1998). The virtual community: Computer conferencing for teaching
and learning social work practice. Paper and technology presentation at Information Technologies for Social Work Education and Practice Conference for Educators. Sponsored by College of Social Work-University of South Carolina, National Association of Social Workers, and the Council on Social Work Education (August 19-23, 1998), Charleston, SC.
Falk, D. S. & Mark, M. (1998). Virtual community for learning and activism II.
Paper and technology presentation at Continuing Education Conference (NASW-New Jersey, March, 1998), Long Branch, NJ.
Falk, D. S. & Mark, M. (1997). Virtual community for learning and activism.
Technology presentation at Social Work ‘97 (National NASW Conference), Baltimore, MD.
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Falk, D. S. (1996). Dragging staff into the twenty-first century: The process of training administrative support staff to function in a computerized environment. Presentation at conference co-sponsored by the National Network for Social Work Managers and NASW-NJ: Technological challenges for social work managers. Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.
Policy, Program Development, Administration, and Assessment
Falk, D. S. & Reynolds, W. (2011). Pre- and post-test assessment of critical thinking, evaluating/synthesizing evidence, and writing abilities of MSW students. Peer-reviewed roundtable presentation at the 2011 Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education (October 28) in Atlanta, GA.
Falk, D. S. (2008). Stockton’s new MSW program. Invited presentation at the
6th Annual Leadership Luncheon in honor of National Family Week at Family Service Association.
Falk, D. S. & DuMez, E. (2008). Creating ethical environments. Paper
presented at the 34th Global Social Work Congress (IASSW 2008 Congress) (July 21) in Durban, South Africa.
Falk, D. S. & Searight, J. W. (2007). Ethical engagement: Critical foundation for
social work leadership in the 21st century. Paper presented at the 2007 Council on Social Work Education Leadership Seminar (February 9) in Phoenix, AZ.
Falk, D. S. (2006). Partnership building as a management skill. Paper
presented at a panel organized by Shelly Wimpheimer at the NASW-New Jersey Chapter’s Continuing Education Conference (April 24) in East Brunswick.
Falk, D. S. (2005). Foundations of clinical supervision. AtlantiCare-sponsored
continuing education program for clinicians, Atlantic City. Falk, D. S. (2001). Administration and technology. Invited Master Class
presenter at the NASW-NJ Continuing Education Conference (May 1) Atlantic City.
Falk, D. S. (1998). Welfare reform in New Jersey. Keynote speaker at
Baccalaureate Educators’ Group Annual Conference (May 1), Monmouth University, Long Branch, NJ.
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Falk, D. S. (1997). Institute Leader/Presenter, Mental health managed care. Paper presented at National conference of the National Network of Social Work Managers, University of South Carolina School of Social Work, Charleston, SC.
Falk, D. S. (1997). Lead panelist, Current issues in agency management: An
overview. Paper presented at the NASW-NJ Social Work ‘97: Continuing Education Conference, Long Branch, NJ.
Falk, D. S. (1997). Panelist, “Welfare Reform: Myths and Realities.” An
educational forum to mobilize NASW members and the community to advocate for children, families, the elderly and the disabled. NASW-NJ Bergen County Unit
Falk, D. S. (1974-96). Numerous presentations to community mental health
center staff on a variety of subjects (e.g., quality assurance issues, treatment of depression, working with chronically mentally ill, program planning and development) as part of management responsibilities.
Falk, D. S. (1991). Panelist/respondent in “Issues in family policy: Who’s
minding the store?” Seventh Annual Werner and Bernice Boehm Distinguished Lectureship in Social Work. Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.
Teaching Writing
Ross, P. & Falk, D. S. (2002). An approach to aging from the inside out. workshop (on writing to learn about working with aged clients) presented at the John A. Hartford Foundation Day, Geriatric Social Work Initiative, 20th Annual Baccalaureate Program Directors’ Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Falk, D. S. & Ross, P. (2000). Implementing an integrated approach to
teaching social work writing. Paper presented at the 18th Annual Baccalaureate Program Directors’ Conference, Destin, FL.
Falk, D. S. & Ross, P. (1997). Teaching social work writing: Empowerment
through effective communication. Paper presented at the Baccalaureate Program Director’s Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
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Falk, D. S. (1988-95). Numerous presentations on a variety of subjects (e.g., social work licensure, career opportunities in social work, issues for the social work profession) to NASW Units, talks to entering student groups, etc., as part of responsibilities of NASW Chapter leadership.
The Social Work Profession
Falk, D. S. (1988). Panelist in “Beyond the MSW: What’s next?” New Jersey Society for Clinical Social Work program at Rutgers Graduate School of Social Work, New Brunswick, NJ.
Mental Health Falk, D. S. (1999). Minimizing Madness (a module for teaching mental health
research at the BSW level). Presented at the 17th Annual Baccalaureate Program Directors Conference in St. Louis, November 3-7.
Falk, D. S. (1992). The effect of clozapine treatment on a group of chronic
schizophrenic community mental health center clients and their families. Paper presented at Union County Psychiatric Center, NJ.
Falk, D. S. (1991). The history of community mental health in New Jersey.
Monmouth College, Long Branch, NJ. Falk, D. S. (1983). What is schizophrenia? A social worker’s perspective. Six-
hour in-service training at Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital, Marlboro, NJ.
Falk, D. S. (1983). The caring community: An overview of approaches used in
one US community mental health center. Paper presented at the First Annual International Conference on the Future of the Mentally Ill in Society, Jerusalem, Israel.
Falk, D. S. & Anderson, M. (1979). Communication with hospitalized
psychiatric patients. Marlboro Psychiatric Hospital, Marlboro, NJ. Falk, D. S. & Najavits, M. (1978). Family role modeling with the chronically
disturbed: Promoting growth from patienthood to personhood. Paper presented at the 1978 NASW Social Worker as Psychotherapist Institute.
Falk, D. S. (1976). The caring community: Treatment of chronic mental
illness within the community mental health center. Paper presented at the New Jersey NASW Social Worker as Psychotherapist Institute.
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Falk, D. S. & Murphy, H. A. (1976). Comprehensive aftercare programs: Psychological impact on patient, family, and treatment resource. Paper presented at the 1976 meeting of the American Orthopsychiatric Association, Atlanta, GA.
UNIVERSITY SERVICE Study Tours and International Experiences for Students
• Social Work Volunteer Experience and International Conference Attendance in Uganda (July 2013)—2 students
• Social Work Spanish Immersion Seminar in Costa Rica (May 2003, December 2004-January 2005, May 2006)—53 students total
• Social Work/Human Rights Study Tour to Australia (June 2000)—20 students
• Social Work/Human Rights Study Tour to England And Northern Ireland (June 1999)—12 students
• Social Work/Human Rights Study Tour to Hungary And Croatia (May 1998)—6 students
Committee Work and Other Service • Member, Task Force for Atlantic City Initiatives, 2015-present • Member, Faculty Senate, 2010-2012 • Member, Social Work Program Curriculum Committee, 2010-present • MSW Program Director, 2009-present • Member, MSW Program Admissions Committee, 2009-present • Member, Social Work Program Assessment Committee, 2009-present • Member, Social Work Program Personnel Committee, 2000-present • Member, Academic Policies Committee, 2005-2007 • Social Work Program Coordinator, September 2001-June 2005 • Member, Search Committee for the Dean of the Social and Behavioral
Sciences, 2004. • Member, Search Committee for the Director of Continuing and
Professional Education, 2004. • Facilitator, Gerontology Program Faculty Retreat, Marcy 28, 2003 • Member, Stockton Study Tour Group, 2002-2010 • Member, Graduate Committee of Vision 2010, 2002-3 • Member, Affordability Committee of Vision 2010, 2002-3 • Member, Middle States Institutional Self-Study Public Service and
Community Outreach Committee, 2001-3 • Sponsor, Student Presenter (Lauren Kisiel: Listen to the children: A
school violence booklet), Stockton Day of Scholarship, April 2002 • Member, Stockton Day of Scholarship Planning Committee, 2001-3
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• Member, General Studies Committee, 2000-02 • Discussion Leader, Office of Lifelong Learning sponsored Continuing
Education Program for Social Workers and Other Mental Health Professionals on “Coping with Loss: Adolescents and Children,” April 2000
• Member, Distinguished Faculty Fellowship Review Committee, 2000 • Sponsor, Student Presenter (Faith Johnson: Effect of welfare reform on
infant nutrition), Stockton Day of Scholarship, April 2000 • Chair, Technology Subcommittee of the Faculty Assembly Library
Committee, 1999 • Presenter/Workshop Leader, Workshop on role playing as a method to
engage students, AFT Workshop, September 1999 • Panelist, The Kosovo situation, Faculty Assembly sponsored panel
discussion for the Stockton community, April 1999 • Member and Soloist, Stockton Oratorio Society, 1999-2004, 2015-2016 • Recorder, Faculty Assembly, 1998-00 • Faculty Advisor, Social Work Club, 1998-2001 • Stockton representative, Technology in the Classroom Conference/Planning
Session, 1997 • Participant, Writing Across the Curriculum Project • Member, Passport Committee, 1996-97
SERVICE TO THE BROADER COMMUNITY
Mainland Choral Society, Somers Point, NJ • Treasurer, 2014-present • Member, Board of Directors, 2011-present
Real Partners Uganda, North Haledon, NJ • Vice President, Board of Directors, 2018-present • Secretary, Board of Directors, 2016-present • Member, Board of Directors, 2011-present • Volunteer Social Work at Mustard Seed Academy and Secondary
School in Lukaya, Uganda: July 2015 (with colleague), July 2014, July 2013 (with colleague and 2 students), February 2013, February-March, 2010
• Advisor and volunteer, 2010-2011
AtlantiCare Behavioral Health, Atlantic County, NJ • Ambassador and Emeritus Member, Board of Directors, 2009-present • Chair, Quality Management Committee, 2001-2009 • Member, Board of Directors, 1997-2009
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SERVICE TO THE BROADER COMMUNITY (continued) Member, Council on Social Work Education Title IV-E Interest Group
Dissertation Awards Committee, 2015 External Reviewer, Indiana University Northwest, Promotion and Tenure
Committee, 2013 Resource Person, to National Child Welfare Workforce Institute Action
Planning Meeting, held in Washington D.C., a meeting convened by the U.S. Children’s Bureau and the National Child Welfare Workforce Institute. This event brought together national leaders in child welfare reform for the purpose of preparing a White Paper on child welfare recruitment and retention issues. I participated as a resource person representing university-child welfare agency partnerships, March 2013
External Dissertation Reviewer, Griffiths University (Australia), 2013 Grant Proposal Reviewer, The Educational Foundation of America, 2008 Proposal Developer and Organizer, Proposed and developed partnership
among seven undergraduate social work programs, the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, and the National Association of Social Workers, New Jersey Chapter, 2005 • As President of the New Jersey Baccalaureate Social Work Education
Association, I brought together all of the undergraduate social work programs in New Jersey to develop a strategy on how the social work profession could respond to the statewide crisis in public child welfare. I also wrote a proposal to the state and led negotiations with the New Jersey Department of Children and Families on how to transform the strategy into a reality. Ultimately a $1.3 million yearly state contract was awarded to Stockton as the Lead Organization of a consortium of undergraduate social work programs, now known as the Baccalaureate Child Welfare Education Program (BCWEP).
Member, Federation of Universities (State Planning Advisory Group
Addressing the Crisis in the Division of Youth and Family Services), 2003-2004
Consultant, Family Services, Hackensack, NJ, 2000
• On the computerization of agency functions
Member, Advisory Council, Legal Services of New Jersey, Edison, NJ, 1997-98 • Monitoring Project on Welfare Reform in New Jersey
Member, Board of Directors, St. Peter’s Pre-School, Freehold, NJ., 1991-97
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SERVICE TO THE BROADER COMMUNITY (continued) Member, Board of Directors, Never Alone, Freehold, NJ, 1990-92
• Non-profit organization providing assistance to substance abusers