Jan Nes
- MSW, LCSW, ACSW
- MSW Program Director and Campus Director, IU Fort Wayne / Clinical Associate Professor
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IU Fort Wayne
Contact
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(260) 257-6781
- jnes@iu.edu
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Neff Hall 134A
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
About
Jan Nes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Associate Professor who serves as the Indiana University School of Social Work Campus Director and MSW Program Coordinator for Indiana University Fort Wayne campus. Ms. Nes has been teaching for over 30 years at MSW and BSW levels and has presented at regional, national and international conferences with expertise in community practice, diversity and inclusion and international social work issues. She has taught nearly across the entire curriculum for BSW education and several courses at the MSW level. She has served in BSW Director and MSW Director roles, managing all administrative tasks associated with program leadership.
Education
MSW
Emphasis/Major: Social Work1986 - Indiana University
BA
Emphasis/Major: Sociology1979 - Indiana University
Teaching Interests
Diversity, macro practice, community based practice in MH, leadership, field, global and community practice.
Awards and Honors
- Certificate of Appreciation, 10 years of Board of Directors Service
2022 - Parkview Behavioral Health Institute/Park Center
Presentations
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Nes, J. A. (2023). Strategies for Advancing Global Mindedness in Social Work Education. International Federation of Social Workers, International Association of Schools of Social Work, International Council for Social Welfare, Panama City, Panama.
This presentation will describe course assignments within three graduate level macro social work courses, Community and Global Theory and Practice, Social Work Practice with Organizations, Communities and Societies, and Executive Leadership Practice and this author’s delivery of the courses through unique assignments aimed at helping students embrace community-based social work approaches to addressing global social work issues, social development approaches, human rights concepts and application and learning that advances inclusive practices. The assignments and overall course delivery are consistent with the themes of the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development Framework for 2020-2030.
The MSW Program in Fort Wayne is situated in the midwestern part of the United States, in a politically conservative medium sized urban area that draws MSW students from the city as well as from its surrounding rural counties with varying degrees of diverse people groups. The majority of the MSW students attending this program have had limited international travel experiences and the geographic location of the program combined with the politically conservative mood of the state and the region, have influenced students’ awareness of and investment in global social issues impacting communities as well as exposure to diverse people groups. Though innovative course delivery and unique assignments, these three courses encourage students toward global mindedness, embracing diversity and culture, recognizing the value of community based social development approaches, enhanced understandings of international human rights instruments and their application, the need for global citizenship, and active use of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Workshop attendees will be provided with assignment details that can be tangibly replicated or modified for future use in social work education at undergraduate and graduate levels and adapted to individual country settings. The impact of the assignments on student learning will be shared with workshop attendees.
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Nes, J. A., Khaja, K., & Hippie, J. L. (2020). Tangible Teaching Tools for Global Social Work in a Polarized World. IFSW, Calgary, Canada.
Social work education in the United States has evolved in recent years to include greater emphasis on global social work, human rights and social justice. In an effort to effectively align our curriculum with the 2015 Council on Social Work Educations Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (CSWE, 2015) pertaining to heightened emphasis on global social work practice, Indiana University School of Social Work (IUSSW) developed a required master’s level course titled Community and Global Theory and Practice which was implemented in 2018. This presentation will illustrate unique course delivery elements in three different formats (online, hybrid and face to face) on three different IUSSW campuses. Examples of easily replicated course assignments and samples of assignment work products will be provided to participants. Course assignments were designed specifically to advance student competencies in human rights and social justice, analyze key international agreements, link community and global practice to sustainable development goals and build upon capacity and international social development. Results of focus group based qualitative research of course impacts on student learning will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Develop course assignments that prepare students to engage in human rights based analysis and interventions that align with international sustainable development goals and community capacity building;
2. Develop high impact course assignments for hybrid, online and face to face formats so that teaching methodologies enhance student learning on global social issues including, but not limited to, refugee migration, poverty, human trafficking, substance abuse, natural disasters, gender violence, civil conflict and wars;
3. Develop course assignments that prepare students for competency acquisition in developing interventions shaped by cultural humility and awareness that align with international human rights declarations, covenants and treaties.
References:
Council on Social Work Education (2015). Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards 2015. Council on Social Work Education, Alexandria, Virginia. Retrieved from https://www.cswe.org/getattachment/Accreditation/Accreditation-Process/2015-EPAS/2015EPAS_Web_FINAL.pdf.aspx
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Nes, J. A. (2020). Ethical Practice, Spirituality and Working with Survivors of Domestic Violence. YWCA Women’s Shelter, , IN.
This was an invited workshop to provide for staff who had been struggling with faith issues as they related to service delivery. Overview summarized as: 1.Discuss personal beliefs about faith and religion and professional practice.2.Review some selected policies and ethics for work with domestic violence clients in relation to faith/religion and inclusion.3.Discuss what some of the literature suggests as it pertains to faith, religion and ethical practice.4.Discuss how to separate personal beliefs from best practices in working with domestic violence clients.5.Utilize case scenarios to help guide ethical practices with clients.
Objectives were for participants to be able to:
1.Be able to identify policies pertaining to non-discrimination based upon religion in working with survivors of domestic violence;2.Be able to identify ethical principles that can guide our work with survivors of domestic violence;3.Clarify personal and professional boundaries when working with survivors of domestic violence. 4.Be able to make ethical decisions with regard to faith and religion when working with survivors of domestic violence.
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Nes, J. A. (2019). Using the NASW Code of Ethics: Overview, Review of 2018 Changes & Application to Practice. Aging and InHome Services, Fort Wayne, IN United States.
Provided a training on the revisions to the NASW Code of Ethics for a staff development workshop, roughly 30 case managers/social workers.
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Nes, J. A. (2018). Promoting Staff Well Being in the Social Services: Addressing Self Care in Times of Stress, Vicarious Burnout and Job Burnout. Mental Health America Northeast Indiana, Fort Wayne, IN United States.
At the invitation of the CEO for Mental Health America, I was asked to develop and deliver a workshop for staff on burnout and stress.
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Nes, J., & Dennis, S. (2017). Social Neuroscience in Social Work Education: Pioneering New Pathways. CSWE, Dallas, TX United States.
This session examines cutting-edge social neuroscience in social work education, highlighting the neurobiological processes of social bonding among peers and instructors that are imperative for learning. Included are findings from a qualitative study that underscore the imperative nature of attachment with the instructor and peers in the learning enterprise.
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Nes, J. A. (2017). Time Management in Social Service Provision with Culturally Diverse Clients. Amani Family Services, Fort Wayne, United States.
Amani Family Services works largely with culturally diverse clients, non-English speakers including refugees and immigrants. This workshop was designed to support staff working with population groups who struggle with American notions of "time".
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Nes, J. (2017). Statewide Recruitment. IUSSW, Indianapolis, United States.
I was asked to provide a brief presentation on my approach to statewide recruitment activities as an MSW Program Coordinator serving the Fort Wayne area. When I do recruitment it is largely for the FW program. However, there are times when I also refer students to other IUSSW programs that may better meet their needs, particularly MSW-D. This presentation provided methods of serving the school from a statewide perspective within the context of specific program recruitment.
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Nes, J., Dale, M. D., & Omorayo-Adenrele, A. (2017). Preparing Social Workers for Innovative Policy Practice. IUSSW, Indianapolis, United States.
This session will provide prospective and current agency field instructors, field educators and students with simple innovative resources and approaches to prepare for active engagement in policy practice in the practicum setting. The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) mandates that accredited social work programs prepare their students so that they are able to “understand that human rights and social justice, as well as social welfare and services, are mediated by policy and its implementation at the federal, state, and local levels” (CSWE, 2015). Additionally, CSWE requires that students “…understand the historical, social, cultural, economic, organizational, environmental, and global influences that affect social policy” (CSWE 2015). Thus, social work field instructors and field faculty must strive to find creative ways to infuse policy practice into field seminars and field placements at BSW and MSW levels. This workshop will highlight specific methods and activities that can be easily used to infuse policy content into social work field placements. Presenters will elaborate on a training developed by Indiana University School of Social Work to prepare field instructors how to teach policy practice to field students and will provide specific activities utilized in field seminars to advance students’ policy practice competency. Additionally, student attendees will find useful strategies they can readily incorporate into their field placements. Students and social work educators will find this session equally valuable. Qualitative feedback from social work students and agency field instructors will be shared about the effectiveness of these different approaches in infusing policy practice content.
Clinical Services
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MSW Program Director
2022 - Behavioral Health AcademyAfter launching the Behavioral Health Academy (BHA) at Park Center/Parkview Behavioral Health Institute, I gathered the team of clinicians together at Park Center and held a feedback session so that we could reflect on the first BHA cohort, examine what worked well and what didn't so that we could better prepare for 2023/2024. Developed an open ended survey that clinicians (both Field and Task Instructors) completed and summarized results for improvements for 2023/2024. -
MSW Program Coordinator
2021 - Organized all field placements for MSW studentsConducted individual interviews with all MSW students on our campus, developed three practicum planning plans (Plan A, B, and C) and secured placements that aligned with curriculum and students' needs and interests. Created new Affiliation Agreements where necessary (St. Rita's Hospital in Ohio, Allen Circuit Court Problem Solving Courts, etc.). Also did all of the behind the scenes logistics work to launch the Behavioral Health Academy with Parkview Health, Community Health and IUSSW. Also worked with students and organizations to develop employment based placements in alignment with school and CSWE expectations. -
Temporary service as external field instructor for two students in Ohio whose supervisor took an extended leave and did not return
2021 - Supplemental External Field Supervision for two studentsDue to the unusual circumstances of the employee taking an extended leave and due to HR parameters, students were left in a precarious position without clear messaging about this Field Instructor's return. I stepped in and provided weekly supervision for the students for 1-1.5 hours per week. -
External LCSW Supervision
2019 - Clinical SupervisionProvided weekly supervision for an MSW/program graduate for work towards her LCSW from Feb. 2019 - April 2020. Former student transitioned from one workplace to another where no one was on site to provide clinical supervision. Needed an additional year of clinical supervision to pursue LCSW. Supervision was weekly for one - 1.5 hours for 11 months of 2019 (roughly 50+ hours); same for 2020 up until April 15, 2020 (roughly 16+ hours). -
Assisted with recruitment of social work staff
Carriage HouseWas recruited to assist agency in social work staff recruitment
Institutional Services
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Task Force Member
2021 - IUFW Diversity Enrollment Working GroupEnrollment of persons of color at IUFW has been low, particularly of Black students. I reached out to Dave Chapell, our Director of Enrollment Management about our overall IUFW numbers of diverse students and he created a Diversity Enrollment Working Group to strategically develop plans for more effective recruitment efforts for diverse students. -
Committee Member
2021 - IUFW Graduation Planning CommitteeThis committee is planning all details of graduation celebration since there is no infrastructure at the IUFW campus to do so like at other campuses. Ongoing participation annually. -
Other
2021 - Community Advisory Board for IUFWAll IUFW Program/Campus Directors now participate on all IUFW Community Advisory Board meetings in a consultation capacity and to provide program updates. -
Designer
2020 - Lead faculty for SWK-S519Toward the end of the fall 2020, no one had volunteered to take on the responsibility of Lead Faculty for the SWK-S519 course so while I volunteered late (November) I worked in collaboration with others, (Khadija Khaja, Eric Keyere, etc.) to get the course ready for January delivery. I have assumed the lead and will be doing more work on revising and updating the course going forward for 2021. -
Committee Member
2019 - Clinical Advancement CommitteeServe on the Clinical Advancement Committee which has the task of shaping promotion guidelines for clinical faculty. -
Committee Chair
2019 - Recognition Policy Ad Hoc CommitteeOngoing participation on Director's Committee. -
Committee Member
2019 - Strategic Planning Committee - Curriculum and Assessment, Goal #2 Working GroupWorking group is focused on Goal #2: Promote Consistency & Quality of Curriculum. -
Committee Member
2019 - IUFW Executive CommitteeParticipate in IUFW Executive Committe which consists of all IUFW program leaders. Bi monthly meetings later shifted to monthly meetings fall of 2019. -
Committee Member
2019 - Student Awards CommitteeServe on the IUSSW Student Awards Committee. -
Committee Member
2018 - IPE and IPE Committee for IUFWIPE IU School of Medicine participation and recruitment of SW students.
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Task Force Member
2018 - IUFW New Program Implementation CommitteeRepresent the new BSW Program for fall 2019 implementation -
Committee Member
2018 - IUFW Strategic Planning CommitteeWith development of IUFW we were asked to create a brief strategic plan. -
Committee Member
2018 - Search CommitteesSearch committee member for IUSSW BSW Director, Indianapolis campus and IUSSW Associate Dean and IUSSW BSW Director, Bloomington campus.
Search Committee for IUFW Lecturer Position (2019) -
Committee Member
2018 - Directors CommitteeServe on monthly Directors meetings. -
Committee Member
2018 - Faculty SenateFaculty Senate -
Committee Member
2018 - IUFW Executive CommitteeServe on the IUFW Executive Committee which is comprised of all program leaders. -
Faculty Governance
2018 - IUFW Faculty CouncilAs part of Faculty Council, we steer the governance of the IUFW campus on behalf of faculty and faculty issues. -
Other
2018 - IUFW Transition MeetingsIUFW Transition Meetings -
Committee Member
2018 - Mental Health and Addictions subcommittee of the MSW Curriculum CommitteeMember of MHA Subcommittee which reviews MHA curriculum. -
Committee Member
2018 - Optimal Field Sites Subcommittee of System Wide Field CommitteeOptimal Field Sites Committee was developed to strategize mechanisms for reviewing field sites and identifying optimal field characteristics. -
Other
2018 - Recruitment all adjunct facultyRecruit qualified adjunct faculty to teach for the IUFW program. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2018 - Social Work Advisory BoardField Support Team - Quarterly Meetings held at community social service agency site, Carriage House where member serves as a member of the Field Support Team.
Transitioned the Field Support Team into Social Work Advisory Board in 2019. We hold quarterly meetings which I lead and shape agenda for. -
Committee Member
2018 - System Wide Field CommitteeServe as a member of system wide field committee which addresses all policies and processes related to field placements at BSW and MSW levels. -
Board Member
2017 - Manchester University Pharm D Deans Advisory CouncilI have been serving on this Advisory Council now since fall of 2017. We meet twice per year for 2 hour meetings with lead time review of materials and additional time post meeting for follow up. -
Committee Member
2020 - IUPUI Faculty Council, IUFW RepresentativeIUFW Representative to the IUPUI Faculty Council. -
Committee Member
2019 - IUFW Undergraduate Recruitment and Enrollment CouncilCommittee meets quarterly, led by Director of Enrollment Management IUFW. We review enrollment data including by program, application numbers, enrollment numbers, trends, retention issues, etc. -
Student Advisor/Mentor
How to Focus for 555 and Do the Juggling Act of Field - WorkshopDeveloped a face to face workshop for students who would be entering field placements in January 2020. Workshop developed due to students' expressions of fears and apprehensions on how they would, as working adults, be able to do the "juggling act" of family, work, school, and practicum responsibilities. -
Committee Member
2019 - Lead Faculty Subcommittee of the BSW Committee - ad hoc committeeAlong with Andrea Tamburro and Lindsey Potts (prior to her leaving the school) developed Lead Faculty Proposal for the BSW Committee which has routed to the Directors Committee.
Beyond this initial work, I served on the Lead Faculty Committee for the BSW Program led by Jeffry Thigpen. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2018 - BSW Meeting and Proposal DevelopmentMeeting with the Dean, Associate Dean and interim BSW Director re: Chancellor's request for BSW Program Proposal due April 1. -
Faculty Governance
2018 - IUFW University Resources Policy Committee of the Faculty CouncilThis committee oversees university resource areas for the IUFW campus. -
Committee Chair
2019 - Ad Hoc Fall Faculty and Staff Assembly Planning CommitteeFull responsibility for organization and development of IUFW Faculty and Staff Fall Assembly December 2019 at the request of AVC Ann Obergfell; conducted large focus groups faculty/staff; results presented to Associate Vice Chancellor Ann Obergfell. Alumni Center, Fort Wayne. December 6, 2019. 11:30-1:30. Organized PPT presentation collecting information from Presenters. Arranged location, food, logistics, giveaways and incentivized program with “Superhero” Theme. -
Committee Chair
2018 - IUFW Ad hoc committee on Vision Statement developmentAd hoc committee formed to create vision statement for new IUFW campus. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2018 - Coordination with Purdue Student Health Clinic & CPR TrainingCoordination of activities to create processes and repository for health records for students who would be in placement at the VA. -
Other
2018 - Recruitment - Radio Ad and BillboardRadio Ad development and Billboard development -
Committee Chair
2018 - IUFW Ad Hoc Committee on Mission Statement CreationCreation of a Mission Statement for the new IUFW campus. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2018 - Physical design of renovated space in Neff for Program OfficeLeadership on office space design for new office for social work program. -
Designer
2018 - Field Orientation for VA students and VA staffDeveloped and delivered on site field orientation. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2018 - RecruitmentOrganized MSW Info Session for Park Center Staff -
Other
2018 - Luis Zayas supportAssisted with support of Luis Zayas' campus visit and presentations. -
Other
Recruitment RetreatParticipated at the Annual Recruitment Retreat August 9, 2018. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2018 - Student ID cardsCollaborated with Purdue Fort Wayne and all students to establish dates for students to obtain ID cards at PFW to facilitate their abilities to use campus services -
Organizer/Coordinator
2018 - Advanced Standing Refresher OrientationDeveloped and delivered Advanced Standing Refresher Orientation for Advanced Standing students -
Organizer/Coordinator
2018 - Advanced Standing OrientationDeveloped and delivered Advanced Standing MSW Orientation. -
Student Advisor/Mentor
2018 - Sonia Training for StudentsSonia Training for 555 students -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2018 - IPEIPE student recruitment and participation -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2018 - IPEInterprofessional Education event IU School of Medicine -
Other
2018 - Deans' search interviewsDean search -
Organizer/Coordinator
2017 - Training & Orientation for new faculty and staffTraining for new Recruitment/Field Lecturer and Admissions/Office Assistant. -
Other
2017 - IUFW Transition MeetingsIUFW Transition Meetings -
Committee Member
2017 - IUFW DevelopmentIUFW Development related to split between IU and Purdue at the IPFW campus -
Organizer/Coordinator
2017 - Recruit and facilitate hiring for all Adjunct FacultyResponsible for recruitment and mentoring of adjunct faculty teaching for the MSW Program in Fort Wayne. Initiate hiring processes and approval processes for hiring. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2017 - Field Development & Agency SupportLeadership in recruitment and ongoing support of field agencies. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2017 - Field Support TeamField Support Team - Quarterly Meetings held at community social service agency site, Carriage House where member serves as a member of the Field Support Team. -
Committee Member
2017 - IUSSW Committee ParticipationIUSSW Committees and new IUFW Executive Committee. -
Other
2017 - Mentoring Adjunct Faculty and LiaisonsMentoring of Adjunct Faculty including Liaisons -
Organizer/Coordinator
2017 - RecruitmentRecruitment Activities -
Committee Member
2017 - System Wide Field Committee and SubcommitteesSystem Wide Field Committee Participated in monthly meetings 1.5 hours/month. Provide campus overviews with regard to field placements and field related issues. -
Other
2017 - MentoringMentored adjunct faculty teaching SWK-S516 at IUSB campus -
Other
2017 - IPE CollaborationWas invited to assist Manchester PharmD program with integration of social work into their IPEs. -
Other
2017 - Recruitment of new faculty and staffAssisted with recruitment of new faculty and staff for newly created positions. -
Other
2017 - Recruitment RetreatParticipated at the Annual Recruitment Retreat August 4, 2017. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2017 - Organized commencement activities• Commencement related activities. o Organized all commencement activities with IPFW and provided instruction to students on commencement activities on IUPUI campus and IPFW campus. o Organized cap and gown ordering and returns for FW MSW students. o Served as Marshall and Hooder at IPFW Commencement on May 10, 2017 from 3:00-7:00pm. o Facilitated distribution of diplomas as they were not allowed by IPFW to be distributed at commencement. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2017 - Organized Graduation Celebration Event for MSW StudentsOrganized graduation celebration event for graduating MSW students. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2017 - Workshop OrganizerOrganized Workshops for graduating MSW Students. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2017 - HRSAHRSA Placements & Seminars -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2017 - Liaison Training and SupportLiaison training and support -
Organizer/Coordinator
2017 - Organized Composite Pictures for FW MSW studentsOrganized composite pics for the MSW students in Fort Wayne working with the photographer used at the IUPUI campus. -
Committee Member
2016 - Policy Grant SubcommitteePolicy Grant Subcommittee of System Wide Field Committee -
Organizer/Coordinator
2016 - Sonia Roll OutSonia Trainings and Troubleshooting -
Committee Member
2016 - Curriculum RevisionParticipate in MSW Curriculum Revision. -
Committee Member
2016 - Optimal Field Sites SubcommitteeSubcommittee of System Wide Field Committee. Working on development of criteria for optimal field sites. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2016 - Anti Racism TrainingOrganized day long Anti Racism Training for MSW Students -
Organizer/Coordinator
2016 - Field OrientationProvided field orientation for students, field instructors and task instructors for S555 and S651/S652 -
Organizer/Coordinator
2016 - Interviewed Students for PlacementsConducted interviews for S651/S652 MSW Cohort. -
Other
2023 - Faculty MentoringHave engaged in mentoring for a variety of new hires and existing faculty. Mentor all incoming associate faculty on syllabus construction, course delivery. -
Committee Member
2022 - Community Advisory BoardHave participated as a faculty representative/program director representative to the IUFW Community Advisory Board since its inception. Attend quarterly meetings, generate quarterly reports for the board, answer questions about the social work graduate program. Under new vice chancellor/dean leadership with Dr. Deborah Garrison, I also recommended the addition of Aisha Smiley, BSW Program Director to this Community Advisory Board and was successful in getting her included in 2022. -
Committee Member
2022 - IUFW Executive CommitteeHave served on the IUFW Executive Committee since the inception of IUFW as a Campus Center of IUPUI. We have monthly meetings and convene at other times when needed. The IUFW Executive Leadership Team advances the campus in a number of ways from policy related decision making to event planning and participating in various meetings with other IUPUI leadership. -
Other
2022 - IUFW Faculty CouncilI serve as the IUSSW Faculty Representative to the IUFW Faculty Council. Attend quarterly meetings, provide reports on social work programs (BSW and MSW) at IUFW. -
Attendee, Academic Ceremony/Event
2022 - IUFW Fall AssemblyAttended IUFW Fall Assembly as faculty member/ MSW Program Director -
Committee Member
2022 - IUFW Transition TeamIUFW Transition Team was formed when the IPFW campus split into two entities, IUFW and PFW. The transition team addressed all issues related to the logistics of the split from technology to student services and enrollment and registration. As only one can imagine, a split between two major university systems is hugely complex. As a member of the transition team, I was able to offer input, suggestions, raise questions and bring answers and details back to our BSW and MSW programs. Monthly meetings were held with a variety of constituents from the IUPUI and IUFW campus. -
Committee Member
2022 - IUFW Community Health Fair Planning CommitteeIUFW held its first Community Health Fair at the downtown YMCA, bringing all IUFW programs together as well as community health and mental health providers. We held the event downtown to bolster our visibility and service to diverse populations. -
Other
Annual Enrollment Management RetreatParticipate annual in Enrollment Retreats hosted by Stacy Arnold. Enrollment retreats provide essential information to guide recruitment activities which link to enrollment. -
Committee Member
2022 - IUPUI Mental Health Task Force SubcommitteeParticipated for a relatively short period of time on the IUPUI Mental Health Task Force Subcommittee focusing on Task #2 Services & Supports. Attended meetings, offered input. -
Committee Member
2022 - IUPUI Faculty CouncilServed as representative for the IUFW campus on the IUPUI Faculty Council. Attended monthly 2 hour meetings and brought information back to IUFW Faculty Council. Served a two year term that was completed in May 2022. -
Other
All School AssemblyAttended All School Assembly on May 13, 2022. -
Committee Member
2022 - IUFW Graduation Planning Committee2022 represented the first year for graduation for IUFW. As such, we had to start from scratch, finding a venue, securing music, putting program together and all things associated with planning such a big event. A small team of roughly 6 people worked together on all elements of the graduation. -
Organizer/Coordinator
Alumni LuncheonAssisted Sandy Noe and Karen Jones with the development and organizing of an Alumni Luncheon in Fort Wayne to help support the Diversity Scholarship for our BSW students. Organized a panel for the luncheon and assisted with all details of delivering the luncheon at Biaggi's. -
Student Advisor/Mentor
2022 - Advocacy for ADA accessibilityHave a student who has a spinal cord injury and thus needs access to physical spaces on campus. Engaged in multiple actions to advance accessibility for student particularly with campus restrooms which are sorely lacking in full accessibility. -
Other
2022 - Service to MSW Program and studentsHave engaged in multiple service related activities throughout the year wearing multiple hats. -
Committee Member
2023 - Digital Equity CommitteeBegan serving on the Digital Equity Committee -
Committee Member
2023 - IUFW Strategic Planning Subcommittee - Student Success & OpportunityRegular attendance and participation at subcommittee meetings. Meetings are focused on advancing the strategic plan for IUFW, pillar #1, Student Success & Opportunity. For additional information on the IUFW Strategic Plan see https://fortwayne.iu.edu/about/strategic-plan/index.html -
Committee Member
2023 - IU School of Social Work, System Wide Field Committee, 555 RevisionsParticipate on the 555 curriculum revisions committee, which is a subcommittee of System Wide Field Team. -
Other
2023 - Mentoring, MSW Program Director, IUS campusProvide mentoring support for MSW Program Director, Serretta Gordon as she assumed director role for the IUS campus in New Albany, Indiana. -
Committee Member
2023 - Community and Organizational Leadership committeeBegan serving on COL committee (chair, Kim Moffett) to advance curriculum in COL focus area. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2023 - Fort Wayne Community Schools and IUSSW PartnershipProvided letter of support for FWCS Department of Education Grant in January 2023 for federal funding to develop paid practicum placements for graduate level students (future clinicians) and organized implementation of practicum placement system with IUSSW in Fort Wayne. -
Other
2023 - Disability Access CenterServed as a panelist with three other faculty members from Purdue University Fort Wayne for students with disabilities. -
Committee Member
2023 - Interprofessional Education and Co-Curricular Activities CommitteeInterprofessional Education and Co-Curricular Activities Committee, a subcommittee of the IUFW Strategic Planning Committee for multiple pillars (Student Success & Opportunity [Pillar 1], Goal 5, Objective 1: Improve and increase integration of IPE, Goal 6, Objective 2: Broaden IPE offerings to engage more students and across more disciplines; Service to our State and Beyond [Pillar 2], Goal 1, Objective 2: Partner with community-based organizations to enrich student experiences aligned with healthcare disparities and social determinants of health, Goal 2, Objective 1: Strengthen campus-wide understanding of social determinants of health, explore how these concepts are at play across Northeast Indiana, and focus curricula and programming to increase health and well-being -
Committee Member
2023 - Ad Hoc Directors Handbook CommitteeBegan an ad hoc committee with colleagues Serretta Gordon and Amy Murphy Nugen to develop a Directors Handbook -
Committee Member
2023 - Parkview Dream TeamOrganized by Parkview Health and IUFW, Parkview Dream Team was developed for the purpose of brainstorming ideas for the growth of our partnership and to create more opportunities to strengthen the pipeline of health professionals at Parkview. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2023 - Multiple meetings with agencies re future field placementsSite visits, tours, meetings with various agencies to assess field practicum placement opportunities for students. -
Committee Member
2023 - Admissions CommitteeAdmissions Committee led by Justin Spellman -
Organizer/Coordinator
2023 - Weekly Meetings with Admissions/Office AssistantWeekly meetings with Admissions/Office Assistant -
Committee Member
2023 - Search and Screen Committee for Assistant Director for Practicum EducationInvited to serve on Search and Screen Committee for new position, Assistant Director for Practicum Education -
Organizer/Coordinator
2023 - Secured office furniture for two facultyTwo faculty housed in the lower level of our building had office furniture that was not conducive to comfort or work needs. Worked with Assistant Dean of Fiscal Affairs and designers and IU space planning office to secure proper desks and book shelves -
Committee Member
2023 - Search and Screen Committee - Assistant Dean for Student SuccessInvited to serve on Search and Screen Committee for new position, Assistant Dean for Student Success.
Licensure
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Academy of Certified Social Workers
Academy of Certified Social WorkersCertification prior to licensure. Maintained since 1992 -
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Indiana Professional Licensing AgencyI maintain my LCSW and complete required CEUs annually for two year renewal cycle. -
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Indiana Professional Licensing AgencyJust completed renewal for 2020-2022. Next renewal date is April 1, 2024.
Memberships
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International Federation of Social Workers
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Council on Social Work Education
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National Association of Social Workers
1992 to Present
Professional Services
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Workshop Organizer
to 2020 - Workshop: Ethical Practice, Spirituality and Working with Survivors of Domestic ViolenceAt the request of the YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter, I developed a workshop on ethics, spirituality and working with survivors of domestic violence. I took a case based approach to the topic which participants really seemed to enjoy.
Public Services
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Board Member
2023 to 2023 - Carriage House Board of DirectorsI was invited to serve on the Carriage House Board of Directors about 14 months ago. Carriage House follows the International Clubhouse model of therapeutic interventions with persons living with severe and persistent mental illnesses. I have worked tangentially with Carriage house for probably close to twenty years, placing many students there for practicum placements. I was honored to be invited to serve and remain honored to be part of such a remarkable agency. The Carriage House is regarded internationally as an optimal Clubhouse that demonstrates outstanding fidelity to the Clubhouse International Model and has served as a training site internationally. Additionally, Carriage House leadership is often invited to lead the way in training other clubhouses throughout the world. Most recently, the CEO spend two weeks in Sweden training a clubhouse there.
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Volunteer
2023 to 2023 - Catholic CharitiesVolunteered with Catholic Charities for their annual holiday giving.
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2022 to 2022 - Park Center/Parkview Behavioral Health InstituteServed on the Park Center/Parkview Behavioral Health Board of Directors Executive Committee when I was elected to the role of Vice Chair of the Board of Directors. We met monthly for a minimum of one hour and convened periodically outside of our regular meeting schedule for special issues or projects.
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Other
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board
2019 to 2023 - Stillwater Hospice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory BoardParticipate on this advisory committee which focuses on diversity, inclusion and access to visiting nurse and hospice services.
Organization recently changed their name from Visiting Nurse and Hospice to Stillwater Hospice.
The committee is comprised of a variety of health care professionals throughout the community and is representative itself of a diverse body of professionals. -
Board Member
2018 to Present - Manchester University College of Pharmacy, Natural and Health Sciences (CPNHS) Pharmacy Dean’s Advisory Council (PDAC).This advisory council serves to review key initiatives of the Doctorate of Pharmacy Program.
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Board Member
2018 to 2022 - Park Center Board of Directors Rural Services CommitteeServe on the Rural Services Committee of the Park Center Board of Directors.
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Board of Directors
2012 to 2022 - Park Center Board of DirectorsContinue to serve as member of the Board of Directors for Park Center, Inc, a local community mental health center.
Now serving as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, elected in the fall of 2020. -
Other
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Workshop developer and presenter
to 2018 - Workshop development and deliveryPresenter, Promoting Staff Well Being in the Social Services: Addressing Self Care in Times of Stress, Vicarious Burnout and Job Burnout. Presented for Mental Health America Northeast Indiana, all staff training. March 8, 2018.
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MSW Program Director