About
Successful teacher at university level (graduate and undergraduate courses) in the classroom and field. Leader in Social Services with significant experience leading the program functions of agencies from 25 to 200 employees. Recognized for ability to identify continuous change actions that reduced cost, enhanced quality, and increased resources. Experienced in clinical and administrative staff supervision, grant proposals, financial reporting, program development, information systems, clinical assessments, strategic planning and agency-wide quality improvement.
Education
MSW
Emphasis/Major: Social Work1983 - Indiana University
BA
Emphasis/Major: Human Relations/Nonprofit Management1977 - University of Indianapolis
Research Interests
Impact of leadership on agency sustainability and service quality.
Teaching Interests
Leadership, Policy, Program Development and Evaluation
Presentations
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Langan, C. S. (2016). Advancing your Program through Partnership and Collaboration. Indiana Association for Educating Youth Children, Indianapolis, IN United States.
How to build capacity and sustainability of a program through partnerships and collaboration.
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Langan, C. S. (2014). Quality Standards. Indiana After-school Network, Indianapolis, IN United States.
Creating measurements for program quality and relating local activities to national accreditation quality standards.
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Langan, C. S. (2013). Charter School Governance 101. Indiana Public Charter School Association, Indianapolis, IN United States.
Explore various governance formats for a public charter school and how to implement the one that best fits your school.
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Langan, C. (2013). Measuring Your Impact. State of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN United States.
How to measure your program’s impact. Learn to create and use a program logic chart.
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Langan, C. S. (2012). Integrating Quality Improvement in Your Organization. State of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN United States.
How to evaluate your social service program for better results, quality improvement, and increased funding.
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Langan, C. (2012). Tips for Grant Proposal Success. NASW Indiana chapter, Indianapolis, IN.
Tips to increase your success in receiving grant funding.
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Langan, C. (2011). Program Evaluation. Indiana After-school Network, Indianapolis, IN United States.
The important components of any program evaluation plan. What an evaluation report should contain. How to choose an internal versus external Evaluator.
Institutional Services
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Committee Member
2021 - Curriculum WorkgroupWorkgroup charged with creating a system for keeping all courses up-to-date, providing guidance to adjunct faculty, and assuring scaffolding content within the BSW through MSW programs. -
Committee Chair
2020 - Community & Organizational Leadership CommitteeLead Committee meetings
Schedule and send meeting notices
Create meeting agendas
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Committee Member
2019 - Community and Organizational Leadership CommitteeAttend and participate in meetings. Committee focuses on continuous improvement of courses and student programs for community and organizational leadership. -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2019 - Lead Faculty for S661Review/update text and readings for the S661 course, update the syllabus.
Mentor adjunct faculty members - share course content, coach on using Canvas, help to overcome challenges. -
Committee Member
2019 - MSW Curriculum CommitteeThe Committee focuses on continuous improvement of the MSW curricula. As a member, I attend committee meetings, participate in discussions and voting. -
Committee Member
2021 - MSW Field Award CommitteeReview student applications and recommend a winner. -
Committee Member
2019 - BSW Curriculum CommitteeCommittee focuses on continuous improvement of the BSW curricula. As a member, I attend committee meetings, participate in discussions and votes. -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2023 - Coaching 2 adjunct faculty membersExplaining course curricula.
Sharing resources beyond the texts.
Coaching on assignments, grading, classroom speakers, and student behavior management.
Licensure
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Academy of Certified Social Workers
National Association of Social Workersthe first national credential for the social work profession and the cornerstone of NASW’s efforts
to obtain high-quality social services for the public -
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Indiana Health Professions BureauLicense to independently practice clinical social work in Indiana
Memberships
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The Network for Social Work Management
2019 to Present -
National Association of Social Workers
1981 to Present
Public Services
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Other
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Mentor
2020 to 2020 - Leadership Academy for Middle Managers - Indiana DCS/IUSSWMonthly mentoring sessions with a DCS County Director to improve leadership skills and outcomes.
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Other
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Peer Reviewer
2003 to Present - Council on Accreditation1. Review policies and practices of social service agency seeking accreditation through COA.
2. Conduct site visit to observe implementation and interview stakeholders (staff, clients, board members, referral sources).
3. Rate implementation on applicable standards.