Elena Mrozinske
- Ph.D., MSW, LCSW, LCAC
- BSW Program Director, IUSB / Clinical Assistant Professor
-
IU South Bend
Contact
-
(574) 520-4635
- emrozins@iu.edu
Education
PhD
Emphasis/Major: Higher Education Leadership2016 - Indiana State University
Dissertation: Academic and Social Integration and the Moderating Effects of Student Characteristics: A Study of First-Generation Student Academic Performance
MSW
Emphasis/Major: Clinical Social Work1998 - Indiana University
BA
Emphasis/Major: Psychology1994 - DePauw University
Research Interests
- Effectiveness of Student Engagement, Retention, and Completion Strategies
- Effective Teaching Pedagogy
- Leadership Development in Social Services and Higher Education
Teaching Interests
- Student Success
- First-Year Student Courses
- Research
- Social Work in Schools
- Clinical applications
Awards and Honors
- Graduating Seniors Student Success
2021 - IU Northwest - Graduating Seniors Student Success
2020 - IU Northwest - Honored for contribution to student success
2018 - IU Northwest
Publications
-
Mrozinske, E. C. (2021). Group Work in Schools (Issue 9th, pp. 486-517). Lyceum.
Group work in schools including:
- Group definitions
- Schools as host settings
- Stages of group development
- Group configuration
- Creating buy-in
- Influences in delivery type
- Types of groups
- Resources for planning and development -
Mrozinske, E. C. Academic and Social Integration and the Moderating Effects of Student Characteristics: A Study of First-Generation Student Academic Performance.
Investigation of the relationship between academic and social integration on the academic performance of first-generation, first-year students. Furthermore, this study examined if race, gender, or socioeconomic status moderate the relationship between academic and social integration and their academic performance. Finally, this work developed integration profiles for further study. Results indicated that student academic success is best supported when considering multiple factors as opposed to a single categorical demographic.
Presentations
-
Massat, C. R., Reza, M., Mrozinske, E. C., & dhaske, anamika. (2023). Our Community Teaches Us: 30 Years of Community Engaged Social Work Education. Council on Social Work Education, Atlanta , GA United States.
The panel will report on a mixed methods study that examines the relationship between a midwestern social work program and the surrounding community over the past thirty years. Archival data on these ongoing partnerships is examined, and data is also collected through (1) qualitative interviews with twelve community members with a long history of engagement with the social work program; (2) an online survey of alumni (n=150); and (3) online surveys of current students (n=106) and prospective students, and telephone interviews with current community partners (n =30).
Participants will learn methods of asking for the perspectives and experiences of community stakeholders . Participants will gain knowledge of ways in which learning from our community is essential to developing anti-racist community engagement.Participants will learn about the perspectives of community stakeholders with one social work education program.
-
Mrozinske, E. C., Moyo, O. N., & Nate, M. M. (2023). Implementating Student-Centered Case Management in Higher Education: An Introduction. Indiana University South Bend, South Bend, IN United States.
Half-day training with the following objectives:
1. Clarity on how case management applies to higher education
2. Exploration of a proactive case management model for supporting first-year students
3. How to access resources and communicate collaboratively in the IUSB system
-
Mrozinske, E. C., Geels, P. L., Sniadecki, M. A., & Swintz, M. L. (2023). What I Wish I Knew. IUSB University Center for Excellence in Teaching, South Bend, IN United States.
Effective and efficient ways to build relationships with students and colleagues in a new environment. Seeking and using mentorship with intentionality. Work life balance with meaningful productivity.
-
Mrozinske, E. C. (2021). Professional Development Workshop: Trauma-informed Educational Practices & Meeting the Socio-Emotional Learning needs of K-12 Students. Indiana University South Bend, South Bend.
Practical and experiential workshop for K-12 educators to give intentional efforts towards educational inclusion.
-
Mrozinske, E. C. (2019). Cultural Competency in Suicide Prevention. Indiana Suicide Prevention Network, Valparaiso, IN United States.
Adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and suicide prevention education with attention to historically underrepresented populations at risk.
-
Mrozinske, E. C. (2019). Moderating Factors that Impact First-Generation First-Year Student Success DATE & TIME. The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, Jacksonville, FL United States.
This study evaluated moderating factors that impact academic success for first-year first-generation students. Findings suggested that first-generation students’ academic and social integration, with attention to diversity demographics, can guide strategic allocation of resources for approaches that promote bachelor degree academic success.
-
Mrozinske, E. C. (2019). Promoting Student Success Through Transfer Student Peer Mentoring. The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, Jacksonville, FL United States.
Transferring into a traditional four-year institution presents unique challenges contributing to early attrition and failure to successfully integrate into the BSW program. The Transfer Student Peer Mentoring program was developed to decrease transfer student attrition and to facilitate supportive relationships between new transfer students and established BSW students.
-
Mrozinske, E. C. (2017). Social Work Career Development. IU Northwest.
Early health careers student engagement in Social Work careers and practice.
-
Mrozinske, E. C. (2017). Social Work Program Engagement. IU Northwest.
Identification of Social Work program and career opportunities.
-
Mrozinske, E. C. (2017). Social Work Career Development. IU Northwest.
Early health careers student engagement in Social Work careers and practice.
-
Mrozinske, E. C. (2017). Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Schools. Urban Teachers in Education.
Engaging educators and support services in academic settings to promote student success in diverse populations.
-
Mrozinske, E. C. (2016). Student Support Services in Schools. Indiana University, Gary, IN.
Identified and supported proactive interdisciplinary collaboration in schools using evidence based practice.
Clinical Services
-
LCSW Supervisor
2022 - MSW Licensing SupervisionWeekly supervision of students pursing LCSW. -
Supervisor
2020 - Clinical Addictions SupervisionWeekly supervision of students pursuing Social Work Clinical License -
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
2004 - Private PracticeDirect service clinician
Institutional Services
-
Committee Member
2021 - IUSB Fall symposium on Education Inclusion CommitteeCommittee worked to establish a 3 day long symposium that engaged the campus and community in education and discussion to promote educational inclusion. -
Other
2021 - IU South Bend Social Work DepartmentCoordination of BSW Team including recruiting, enrollment, retention, student success, field, advising, course delivery, and faculty/staff engagement. -
Committee Member
2021 - IUSSW Assessment CommitteeIdentification of assessment tools and appropriate strategies to measure IUSSW program effectiveness and alignment with EPAS standards. -
Committee Member
2021 - IUSSW Leadership TeamMonthly collaborative efforts with peers to address IUSSW leadership goals, programming, and challenges. -
Other
2021 - IUSSW Program Coordination TeamWeekly collaboration to promote program development. -
Other
2021 - IUSSW South Bend Student Success and Advising TeamWeekly collaborative efforts with Advising and Retention goals and strategies. -
Other
2021 - IUSSW Admissions and Enrollment TeamWeekly collaborative efforts to engage in recruitment, admission, and retention goals and strategies. -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2019 - Adjunct MentoringWorked to assist with adjunct faculty on-boarding and continued success. -
Committee Member
2011 - Bachelor Social Work CommitteeCommittee works to develop and implement evidence based curriculum and practice standards to best serve BSW students to meet and exceed accreditation standards.
2019-20 Committee Chair -
Committee Member
2010 - School of Social Work School Focus AreaCommittee works with Indiana Department of Education to meet and exceed accreditation and licensing standards to best meet needs of MSW students.
Identification of gaps in DEIJ throughout school focus area curriculum. Collaborative work to better integrate DEIJ information throughout courses. Revision of key courses to ensure alignment of licensing standards. -
Committee Member
2009 - Faculty SenateMonthly faculty meeting -
Committee Member
2021 - Search and ScreenAcademic and Education Support Specialist -
Task Force Chair
2020 - Lead Faculty for SWK 251Lead faculty for SWK251 History and Policy of Social Work -
Task Force Member
2021 - IU South Bend Trauma Informed Return to Campus CommitteeCommittee of University representatives involved in collaborative discussion about student care during return to campus after Covid shut down. -
Committee Member
2021 - IUSSW Direct Admit CommitteeAd-hoc committee established to explore and expand direct admit services to promote recruitment. -
Task Force Member
IUSB SW RetreatA collaborative effort with Department Director to bring department members in a collaborative environment at the beginning of the school year. -
Designer
BSW OrientationDevelopment and delivery of BSW orientation for IUSB Students -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2021 - BSW Admission ProcessWorked to support undergraduate students through the BSW application process including application and recommendation letters. -
Committee Member
2020 - Campus Survey and Curriculum CommitteeOversight of course additions on the IUN campus. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2019 - IU School of Social Work: AdmissionsMSW Admissions representative for IU Northwest SSW -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2018 - IU Northwest School of Social Work Department: Peer Mentor SupportDevelopment and oversight of Peer Mentor Program for over 250 identified BSW and MSW Social Work students. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2018 - Peer Mentoring Program CoordinatorCreation and oversight of Peer Mentoring Program in Social Work Department for BSW and MSW students including key Student Ambassadors to navigate the program. -
Other
2017 - IU Northwest School of Social Work: BSW InformationInformation sessions to support eligible BSW applicants in application process -
Organizer/Coordinator
2016 - MSW AdmissionsCoordination of MSW Admissions including initial inquiry, admission sessions held on campus, representation of IUN School of Social Work at regional events, ongoing support for potential applicants, and reviewing of all applicants materials. -
Student Advisor/Mentor
2015 - BSW and MSW Orientation at IU NorthwestProvided orientation materials for BSW and MSW students. -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2012 - Student AdvisingProvided advising to approximate caseload of 25 BSW and MSW students on annual basis. -
Committee Member
2009 - IU Northwest School of Social Work DepartmentMonthly faculty committee meetings -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2021 - BSW Case Reviews for IUN Capstone ProjectWorked to support students as they presented BSW capstone case presentation projects. -
Other
2016 - AdvisingSpring and Fall academic advising for BSW and MSW students including development of degree maps, course adjustments, links to campus resources to promote academic and social achievement, and file documentation.
Fall 2020 Advising responsibilities temporarily assigned as department added a new faculty member who would not take on this task until 2021. -
Committee Member
2020 - Search and Screen CommitteeMSW Field Director and MSW Field Liaison position search and screen. -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2018 - IU Northwest Social Work Department: Transfer Student SupportTransfer Student Orientation and Support -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2020 - BSW Case PresentationsWorked with BSW Field Coordinator to witness case presentations that serve as student capstone projects. Included student feedback and follow-up with students required to do revisions. -
Committee Member
2020 - QM Canvas Peer ReviewReviewed course for QM certification (Bloomington Sociology). -
Committee Member
2014 - Student Affairs CommitteeCommittee has worked to ensure that campus policies are best designed to align with institutional, state, and federal policies to best serve students' diverse needs. -
Student Advisor/Mentor
2019 - IU School of Social Work: BSW PresentationsHeard and evaluated BSW capstone presentations -
Other
2018 - IU Northwest College of Health and Human ServicesFall and Spring presentations (4 total) in New Student Experiences for those interested in health concentrations. -
Committee Member
2017 - Self Study CommitteeCommittee member to over self study process for accreditation -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2018 - New Student OrientationWork with new and visiting students to explore CHHS and Social Work program. -
Committee Member
2018 - Search and Screen Committee: BSW DirectorWorked with committee to successfully select BSW Director. -
Committee Member
2017 - IU School of Social Work Self Study TeamActive participation with committee designed to develop self-study measurements for re-accreditation. -
Committee Member
2014 - School of Social Work Writing CommitteeOngoing development of benchmark assignments to develop and demonstrate writing compentency. -
Other
2018 - IU Northwest School of Social Work DepartmentOversee 2 days of BSW Senior case presentations. -
Committee Member
2017 - Search and Screen: BSW Field CoordinatorDevelopment of BSW Field Coordinator position description, recruiting process, applicant screening, interviewing, and evaluation process. -
Committee Member
2016 - Writing Across the Curriculum CommitteeCommittee worked to develop research based methods of writing development and evaluation to be used across the IU Northwest campus. -
Committee Member
2013 - School Social Work Teaching with Pedagogy Special CommitteeCommittee continues work to ensure evidence based pedagogy is identified and taught with consistency throughout the School of Social Work curriculum. -
Committee Member
2022 - BSW Student Engagement (handbook update)Coordinated stakeholders in IU BSW and MSW programs to use best practices in guiding the update of student engagement in handbook. -
Committee Member
2022 - Academic Restructuring CommitteeActive participation in the evaluation and restructuring of IUSB campus academic programming. -
Committee Member
2022 - Search and ScreenParticipated in following:
IUSB Program Coordinator (successful/member)
5 Lecturer positions (successful/member)
Assistant Director Field (successful/faculty participant)
Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion (successful/faculty participant)
Assistant Dean for Student Success (successful/faculty participant) -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2022 - Student Social Work AssociationFaculty and administrative connection to re-establish SSWA on IUSB campus as a viable community partner. -
Committee Member
2023 - EPAS Steering CommitteeCore committee to restructure IUSSW Curriculum with new EAPS guidelines. -
Committee Member
2023 - IUSB Academic Senate Curriculum CommitteeReview applications for new courses on the IUSB Campus ensuring objective and assessment alignment, clarity for students, and appropriate placement in campus curriculum. -
Committee Member
2023 - Titans Mentoring CollectiveActive participation with IUSB Advisors to explore initiative and collaborative engagement for students. -
Committee Member
2023 - General Education CommitteeReview for new general education courses, significant revisions to existing courses, and student applications for exceptions to general education required courses. -
Committee Member
2023 - IUSB Communications and Marketing CommitteeMonthly representation of School of Social Work to review marketing campaign and strategies on the IUSB campus.
Licensure
-
Indiana Clinical Addictions Counselor
Indiana Professional Licensing AgencyClinical Addictions Counselor -
Indiana Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Indiana Professional Licensing AgencyClinical Social Work
Memberships
-
Association for Experiential Education
to Present -
National Association of Social Workers
to Present
Professional Services
-
Committee Member
2022 to Present - Quality Matters Reviewer4 reviews of courses eligible for QM certification across variant disciplines nationally.
-
Committee Chair
2022 to Present - Slicer Huddle Study TablesEstablishment, promotion, and maintenance for LaPorte High School Football study tables designed to identify and support student for academic success.
-
Committee Member
2020 to 2021 - Child Abuse Symposium 2020 and 2021Committee member responsible for planning, implementation, and moderation of Child Abuse Symposium.
-
Member
2019 to Present - Developing Professional Mentorship for WomenSupport to peers working to develop professional identities as they navigate higher education.
-
Committee Member
2018 to 2019 - Child Abuse Symposium 2019Committee member responsible for planning and implementation of Child Abuse Symposium.
-
Committee Member
2017 to 2018 - 2018 Child Abuse Symposium2018 Coordination of conference including presenter recruitment, and break out session topics. Primary responsibility for CEU coordination and conference data collection.
-
Conference-Related
2017 to 2017 - 4th Annual Regional Social Work Conference2017 Student Volunteer Recruitment, Assistance with volunteer management, conference set up, host for Indiana University Northwest Information center.
-
Committee Chair
2016 to 2017 - South Shore Leadership Center Research CommitteeCommittee works to collect and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to establish and deliver evidence based methods of leadership training.
-
Workshop Organizer
2016 to 2017 - 2017 Child Abuse Symposium2017 Conference Coordinator including presenter recruitment, CEU coordination, conference data collection and compilation with feedback to committee for future planning.
Public Services
-
Participant
2023 to Present - PAX Community GardenLocal community garden establishment and outreach.
-
Chair
2022 to 2022 - LaPorte Community Schools High School Football ProgramChair of Slicer Huddle Club that oversees all off the field programming for LPCSC High School Football participants.
-
Member
2021 to Present - Special OlympicsCoaching for Special Olympics athletic teams.
-
Committee Member
2020 to 2022 - PADS (Homeless Shelter)Volunteer committee member for organization of new homeless shelter in LaPorte County.
-
Volunteer
2020 to Present - Reading Buddy (LPCSC)Reading buddy daily with 2nd grade student.
-
Guest Speaker
2018 to 2018 - LaPorte Community SchoolsGuest speaker for career day at middle school
-
Volunteer
2017 to 2020 - Pax CenterCo-author (with youth) awarded $500 grant to develop and maintain youth based library.
-
Committee Member
2016 to 2019 - LaPorte Schools and Community Development Committee2017
Middle School Grant to develop social skills development curriculum in alignment with state standards.
2016
Committee works to connect the mental health needs of middle school students with best teaching practices as well as parent and community involvement. -
Member
2016 to 2018 - Family Advocates Community Development Committee2017 Sub-committee to establish viable fundraising and community involvement endeavor raising $32,000 for family advocate activities support 2016 Committee continues to work to develop best policies and practices to meet the targeted needs of CHINS youth in the LaPorte County legal system.
-
Committee Member
2016 to 2018 - City of LaPorte Human Rights CommissionCommission works to promote community civility using a systems approach. Serving as cabinet officer.
-
Board of Directors
2016 to 2017 - South Shore Leadership CenterService on Board of Director and Programming Committee member
-
Member
1990 to Present - Tri KappaService organization to support culture, charity, and education in local community.