Shotunus Peterson
- MSW, LCSW
- Clinical Associate Professor of Field Instruction and Coordination
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IU South Bend
Contact
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(574) 520-4247
- shdpeter@iu.edu
About
I have been in the social work field for over 15 years. I have spent a majority of that time working with runaway and homeless youth. It was through this avenue that I was able to conduct individual and family therapy. I eventually moved to an administrative position in which I did more research, grant writing, community presentations, program development, and staff supervision.
Throughout the years, I have also spent time practicing therapy in a private practice setting.
Education
MSW
Emphasis/Major: Social Work2005 - Indiana University
BS
Emphasis/Major: Human Development & Family Studies2002 - Indiana University
Research Interests
I would be interested in researching generational poverty; the effects on the family and the individual, and how to help individuals experiencing generational poverty.
Teaching Interests
Previously I taught S555 for Practicum I and S651/S652 - Seminar for Practicum II and III. I also taught S433 - Community Behavior and Practice within a Generalist Perspective.
Awards and Honors
- Night of the Titans
2023 - IU South Bend Alumni Association
Presentations
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Massat, C. R., Reza, M., Mrozinske, E. C., & Peterson, S. D. (2024). 30 Years of Reflection: The Impact of the Social Work Program in Our Communities. Indiana University School of Social Work, Mishawaka , IN United States.
Served as a co-presenter. Presented quantitative and qualitative research collected from study of the Social Work program on the IU South Bend Campus. Impact on local community, trends, statistics, next steps.
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School of Social Work, I. U. D. (2023). Promotion on Teaching for Clinical Faculty. IUPUI Office of Academic Affairs, Indianapolis, IN United States.
Provided tips/advice to clinical faculty going up for promotion. Provided a copy of my dossier to use as a sample to guide other clinical faculty applying for promotion.
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Massat, C. R., Reza, M., & Peterson, S. D. (2023). 30 Years of Reflection: The Impact of the Social Work Program in Our Communities. Council on Social Work Education, Atlanta, GA United States.
Served as a panelist. Presented quantitative and qualitative research collected from study of the Social Work program on the IU South Bend Campus. Trends, statistics, next steps.
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Peterson, S. D. (2021). Trauma-Informed Educational Practices: Understanding Trauma and its Impact on Students. IUSB School of Education, South Bend, IN United States.
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Peterson, S. D. (2019). Trauma Informed Care with Youth. Concord Community School Corporation, South Bend, IN United States.
Presented Trauma Informed Care to educators at a Junior High School. Discussed Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and how that may affect youth in the school setting.
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Peterson, S. D. (2017). Instilling Hope in Hopeless Patients - Working with Youth. NASW - Indiana Chapter & University of Notre Dame-Community Relations, South Bend, IN United States.
This panel presentation focused on identifying the signs of hopelessness, diagnoses/situations that can lead to it, and how to intervene to foster hope in patients.
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Peterson, S. D. (2014). Benefits of Implementing Trauma Informed Care. National Safe Place, Louisville, KY United States.
Presented a break out session on implementing trauma informed care when working with runaway and homeless youth.
Institutional Services
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Organizer/Coordinator
2021 - Behavioral Health Academy Expansion (IUSB Campus)The Behavioral Health Academy offers an intensive practicum with opportunity to learn and refine clinical skills in treating Behavioral Health clients through the lens of codependency assessment and treatments. In the Behavioral Health Academy students have the opportunity to explore and learn about the practices in a Community Mental Health Center. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2020 - IUSB Coffee with the CoordinatorsAn online open forum offered once a month to field instructors and field liaisons. The goal is to provide guidance, support, and instruction to field instructors/liaisons supervising social work students in field. -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2020 - Onboarding Clinical Assistant Professor of Field & Recruitment -
Task Force Member
2018 - IUSB Student Code of Conduct OfficeServe on the Procedural Update Committee. -
Committee Member
2016 - Faculty SenateFaculty from IU School of Social Work meet monthly. Curriculum committee's are responsibly for presenting to faculty senate in order to vote on any changes or updates to curriculum. -
Committee Member
2016 - MSW Curriculum CommitteeReview and update MSW curriculum for IU School of Social Work. -
Committee Member
2016 - Sonia Implementation & Training -
Committee Member
2016 - System Wide Field CommitteeCollaborate with other field educators throughout IU School of Social Work. Review and update field curriculum and/or field policies and procedures. -
Committee Member
2021 - Search & Screen Committee - Assoc./Asst. Dean for Diversity AffairsReviewed curriculum vita's and rated applicants based on experience, knowledge, and requirements for the position. Participated in both phone and in person interviews with applicants. Provided feedback and made recommendations regarding the prospective candidates. -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2019 - Onboarding BSW Clinical Assistant Professor of Field Education -
Committee Member
2019 - Search and Screen Committee - Clinical Assistant Professor of Field & RecruitmentServed on search committee to hire new Clinical Assistant Professor of Field and Recruitment. -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2019 - On-boarding Interim BSW Clinical Assistant Professor of Field EducationHelped to onboard interim BSW Clinical Assistant Professor of Field Education -
Committee Member
2019 - Search and Screen Committee - BSW Clinical Assistant Professor of Field EducationServed on a search committee to hire the new BSW Clinical Assistant Professor of Field Education. -
Student Advisor/Mentor
2017 - Student Academic AdvisorProvide student academic advising for MSW students. -
Committee Member
2018 - Search and Screen Committee - Program Services CoordinatorServed on the search committee for the Program Services Coordinator position. Hired a new Program Services Coordinator for the IUSB campus - Social Work department. -
Committee Member
2018 - Search and Screen Committee - LecturerServed on the search committee for the Lecturer position. Hired a new Lecturer for the IUSB campus - Social Work department. -
Committee Member
2018 - Search and Screen Committee - Program Services CoordinatorServed on the search committee for the Program Services Coordinator position. Hired a new Program Services Coordinator for the IUSB campus - Social Work department. -
Task Force Chair
2017 - IUSB Social Work Department - Diversity Task GroupAsked to chair a diversity committee for the IUSB campus, social work department. -
Committee Chair
2023 - MSW System Wide Field CommitteeCollaborate with other MSW field educators throughout IU School of Social Work. Review and update MSW field curriculum and/or MSW field policies and procedures.
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Committee Member
2022 - Student Behavioral Standards Review CommitteeServe on the Student Behavioral Standards Review Committee to help review applications for admissions to IUSB for prospective students with a criminal background history. Lead by the director of admissions at IUSB. -
Committee Member
2022 - Search & Screen Committee - Assoc./Asst. Dean for Diversity AffairsReviewed curriculum vita's and rated applicants based on experience, knowledge, and requirements for the position. Participated in both phone and in person interviews with applicants. Provided feedback and made recommendations regarding the prospective candidates. -
Task Force Member
2024 - Non-Tenure Track Promotion WorkgroupReview Promotion & Tenure policies and procedures. Make recommendations to faculty senate regarding equity for all faculty (tenure track and non-tenure track faculty). -
Committee Member
2023 - Search and Screen Committee - Program Services CoordinatorServed on the search committee for the Program Services Coordinator position. Hired a new Program Services Coordinator for the IUSB campus - Social Work department. -
Task Force Member
2023 - Summer Pay Ad Hoc CommitteeReviewed current summer pay scale for both tenure track and non-tenure track faculty. Made recommendation to the Dean to change the summer pay - to reflect equity in pay.
Licensure
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Indiana Professional Licensing AssociationLicense #34005988A
Public Services
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Committee Member
2024 to Present - Boy's & Girl's Club of St. Joseph CountyServe on the Trauma Informed Care Committee.
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Board Member
2022 to Present - North American Network of Field Educators & Directors (NANFED)Currently serve as the treasurer. Previously, served as both the field consortia liaison for NANFED and co-treasurer.
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Board Member
2022 to Present - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (Iota Xi Sigma Chapter)Serve as Secretary and campus advisor for IUSB students interested in joining the sorority.
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Committee Member
2020 to Present - Health & Human Services Advisory CommitteeCommittee to advise Human Services Chair/Instructor for junior and senior South Bend Community School Corporation students.
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Board Member
2015 to Present - A for Apple Pie (AFAP)Tutoring program for youth in grades K - 5. Incorporating cooking and teaching. I help to assist in the classroom as well as a board member helping with program development.
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Volunteer
2013 to 2017 - St. Joseph County Suicide Prevention CenterLocal Outreach to Survivors of a Suicide (LOSS) committee member. Assist families after a loved one has committed suicide.