Tyra Robinson-Walker MSW, LCSW

• Clinical Associate Professor
  Indiana University Northwest — July 2024 – Present
• Clinical Assistant Professor
  Indiana University Northwest — March 2018 – July 2024

Teaching

• Diversity Award
  Office of Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs, Indiana University Northwest — April 25, 2023
• Creating Positive Educational Environment Award
  Indiana University Northwest — June 1, 2022
• Positive Impact on Student Academic Development Award
  Indiana University — June 1, 2021
• Founder's Day Teaching Award (Nomination)
  Indiana University Northwest — January 27, 2020

Service

• Community Support Grant
  Drug Free Partnership — August 1, 2022

• CSWE Managing Roles of Field Coordinator
  Council on Social Work Education — July 24, 2024
• Sexual Misconduct Policies Training
  Indiana University — February 21, 2024
• Alumni Conference
  Indiana University — March 3, 2023
• IUSSW Diversity Workshop
  Indiana University School of Social Work — December 14, 2022
• Diversity and Inclusion Workshop
  IUSSW Systemwide Field Team — October 17, 2022 – October 18, 2022
• Crisis Intervention Team Training
  National Alliance on Mental Illness — September 30, 2022 – December 31, 2024
• Human Resource Management System Training
  Indiana University — September 20, 2022
• FERPA Training
  Indiana University — July 7, 2022 – July 7, 2026
• EMDR Refresher
  Crystal Withlow — June 3, 2022
• IUSSW Alumni Conference
  Indiana University — March 4, 2022
• Advocating for Our Mental Health
  La Porte County League of Voters — December 14, 2021
• Lift Mentoring Program
  Indiana University — November 15, 2021 – April 30, 2022
• CSWE/APM Conference
  Council on Social Work Education — November 6, 2021
• Leading Critical Conversations on Racial, Economic, and Social Justice
  Council on Social Work Education — November 5, 2021 – November 8, 2021
• NASW Indiana Virtual Conference
  National Association of Social Workers — September 27, 2021 – September 28, 2021
• Annual Human Rights Conference
  Indiana Human Rights Consortium — August 27, 2021
• EMDR Refresher
  Professional training — July 9, 2021
• Mental Health in Correctional Setting Training
  La Porte and Porter County Jails — April 15, 2021
• Alumni Conference
  Indiana University School of Social Work — March 5, 2021
• CISTL Grant Program Workshop
  Indiana University Northwest — September 30, 2020 – December 31, 2020
• Restoration Approach to ACEs
  Indiana University — September 25, 2020
• Strengthening Families through Primary Prevention
  Indiana University School of Social Work — September 25, 2020
• Schizophrenia Management
  National Commission on Correctional Health Care — July 21, 2020
• Mental Health and Addiction Virtual Conference
  Division of Mental Health and Addiction — June 22, 2020 – June 23, 2020
• Behavioral Interviewing Workshop
  Indiana University Northwest — December 12, 2019
• IUSSW Strategic Planning Retreat
  Indiana University School of Social Work — March 29, 2019
• Opioid Awareness Training
  Indiana University Northwest — March 21, 2019
• Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors Conference
  Indiana University Northwest — March 13, 2019 – March 17, 2019
• Student Engagement Roster Training
  Indiana University Northwest — August 31, 2018
• SONIA Software Training
  Indiana University School of Social Work — August 31, 2018 – September 30, 2018
• Accessibility Compliance Training Course
  Indiana University Northwest — August 31, 2018
• Online Canvas Teaching Course
  Indiana University Northwest — July 31, 2018 – August 31, 2018

Courses Developed

• Major Course Revision, Intro to CHHS Careers (Member)
  Indiana University Northwest — August 2025 – December 2025
• Major Course Revision, Diversity in a Pluralistic Society (Lead)
  Indiana University Northwest — December 2023 – Present
• Major Course Revision, Intro to Social Work (Lead)
  Indiana University Northwest — December 2023 – Present
• Major Course Revision (Lead)
  Indiana University Northwest — December 2022 – Present
• Major Course Revision, Introduction to Social Work (Member)
  Indiana University Northwest — May 2022 – August 2022
• Major Course Revision, Intro to Social Work (Reviewer)
  Indiana University Northwest — January 2021 – May 2021
• Major Course Revision, Diversity and Social Justice (Member)
  Indiana University Northwest — July 2020 – December 2020
• New Course Development (Member)
  Indiana University Northwest — June 2020 – December 2020
• Major Course Revision, Victim Advocacy (Member)
  Indiana University Northwest — December 2019
• Major Course Revision, Diversity and Social Justice (Lead)
  Indiana University Northwest — August 2018

Curriculum Development

• Major Curriculum Revision, Diversity in a Pluralistic Society (Member)
  Indiana University Northwest — October 2025 – December 2025
• New Curriculum Development, Field Seminar 421 (Lead)
  Indiana University Northwest — December 2020 – May 2021

Grants/Fellowships In Teaching

• CISTL Teaching Grant
  Center for Innovation and Scholarship in Teaching and Learning — $3,000 — Personnel — September 2020 – December 2020

Grants/Fellowships In Research

• CISTL Teaching Grant
  Center for Innovation and Scholarship in Teaching and Learning — $3,000 — Personnel — September 2020 – December 2020

Invited

• Hippie, J., & Robinson-Walker, T. (2019). Field instructor training. Annual Field Instructor Training, Indiana University Northwest.
• Robinson-Walker, T. (2018). Social work in a criminal justice setting. Social Work & Criminal Defense, Classroom.

Other

• Robinson-Walker, T. (2024). 1st responders self care. Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), NIEF Center.
• Robinson-Walker, T. (2023). 1st responders self care. Crisis Intervention Team Training, Northern Indiana Education Foundation.
• Robinson-Walker, T. (2022). Advocating for our mental health in our own backyard. 47th Annual Human Rights Consortium.
• Robinson-Walker, T. (2022). This is social work. Intro to Careers in CHHS, Indiana University Northwest.
• Robinson-Walker, T. (2021). That was then, this is now: COVID’s impact on practical learning. CSWE Annual Program Meeting, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort.
• Robinson-Walker, T. (2020). What it takes to be a social worker. Career Day, Queen of All Saints School.
• Robinson-Walker, T. (2019). Mental health behind the walls. Mental Health Awareness Fair, Pleasant Hill Missionary Church.

University Service

• Field Instructor Orientation Committee Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — December 2020 – Present
  Develops and revises e-orientation modules. Creates virtual training content. Co-leads instructor support efforts. Ensures instructors are prepared.
• Student Orientation Committee Designer
  Indiana University School of Social Work — March 2020 – Present
  Designed online field orientation. Transitioned from in-person delivery. Updates modules regularly. Aligns with CSWE standards and ethics.
• BSW Curriculum Committee Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — July 2018 – Present
  Reviews curriculum alignment. Ensures compliance with CSWE standards. Evaluates textbooks. Revises grading policies.
• Optimal Field Team Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — July 2018 – Present
  Reviews field placement consistency. Works across IU campuses. Develops training materials. Supports orientation improvements.
• Systemwide Field Committee Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — July 2018 – Present
  Contributes to field education development. Monitors alignment with CSWE guidelines. Participates in monthly planning.
• IUSSW Field Coordinator Team Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — July 2018 – Present
  Attends systemwide meetings. Aligns field education with EPAS standards. Develops online training modules. Participates in DEI retreats.
• Field Coordinator Committee Chair
  Indiana University School of Social Work — July 2018 – Present
  Collaborates with faculty and advisors. Supports student readiness. Updates policies and procedures. Maintains field courses. Developed diversity assignment for seminars.
• Faculty Senate Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — July 2018 – Present
  Participates in governance discussions. Contributes to program decisions. Promotes DEI in teaching and curriculum.

Campus Service

• New Student Orientation Presenter
  Indiana University Northwest — July 2024
  Presented to new students. Discussed mental health awareness. Covered stress and burnout signs. Shared campus resources.
• CHHS Curriculum Committee Member
  Indiana University Northwest — August 2021 – Present
  Reviews course proposals. Evaluates program changes. Assesses degree requirements. Reviews syllabus updates.
• DEI Committee Member
  Indiana University Northwest — December 2020 – Present
  Collaborates across disciplines. Develops diversity training proposals. Creates faculty surveys. Designs engagement strategies.
• Trustees Teaching Award Committee Member
  Indiana University Northwest — October 2020 – May 2021
  Reviewed faculty applications. Evaluated teaching excellence. Applied award criteria.
• Constitution Review Committee Member
  Indiana University Northwest — August 2019 – December 2020
  Reviewed constitution and bylaws. Suggested revisions. Maintained updated governance documents.
• Library Committee Member
  Indiana University Northwest — July 2018 – August 2019
  Supported library operations. Assisted with resource decisions.
• Faculty Organization Member
  Indiana University Northwest — July 2018 – Present
  Participates in governance. Contributes to faculty discussions. Supports campus initiatives.

Professional Service

• Expert Speaker, Mental Health
  League of Women Voters — December 2021
  Presented to a virtual audience. Addressed community mental health concerns. Developed presentation materials.
• Mentor to Colleagues
  Indiana University School of Social Work — April 2020 – Present
  Supports new faculty transition. Assists with teaching and systems. Promotes retention of underrepresented faculty.
• Search Committee Member
  Indiana University Northwest — April 2020 – June 2020
  Assisted hiring process. Helped select field coordinator. Continues mentoring in role.
• School Safety Conference Volunteer
  Community Service — December 2018 – Present
  Represented social work program. Managed outreach table. Provided program information.
• Student Mentor and Advisor
  Indiana University Northwest — July 2018 – Present
  Advises students on academics. Supports field placements. Mentors underrepresented students. Assists with career planning.
• Veterans Treatment Court Committee Member
  La Porte County — December 2015 – Present
  Supports justice-involved veterans. Collaborates with stakeholders. Developed referral process. Participates in team-based approach.
• Board Member
  La Porte County Drug Free Partnership — December 2012 – Present
  Serves on governing board. Oversees substance misuse initiatives. Allocates community resources. Supports prevention strategies.
• Mental Health Trainer
  Indiana Law Enforcement Academy — December 2011 – Present
  Trains jail deputies. Meets state requirements. Develops curriculum and materials.
• Commissioner
  Michigan City Human Rights Commission — December 2006 – Present
  Advocates for civil rights. Enforces policies. Educates community. Promotes anti-discrimination practices.

State And National Service

• Conference Presenter
  Indiana Consortium Conference — October 2021
  Presented on community mental health. Shared expertise with statewide audience.
• Member
  Drifters Incorporated — December 2017 – Present
  Supports civic initiatives. Contributes to scholarships. Participates in community service activities.

Additional Service

• Executive Committee Member
  Indiana University Northwest — August 2024 – Present
  Participates in leadership decisions. Supports institutional planning.
• Practicum Instructor Development Training Chair
  Indiana University School of Social Work — August 2022 – Present
  Leads virtual training sessions. Focuses on trauma-informed supervision. Collaborates across campuses.
• Professional Development Committee Chair
  Indiana University Northwest — August 2022 – Present
  Oversees faculty development. Plans training opportunities. Supports professional growth.
• Academic Advisor and Practicum Coordinator
  Indiana University Northwest — August 2019 – August 2025
  Monitors student progress. Identifies barriers. Supports academic and field success.
• Leadership La Porte Interview Participant
  Community Engagement — January 2019 – Present
  Participates in leadership programming. Engages in community initiatives.
• Featured Interview Participant
  La Porte County Life — November 2018 – Present
  Participates in interviews. Shares insights on community topics.
• Faculty Senate Member
  Indiana University School of Social Work — August 2018 – Present
  Participates in governance. Contributes to program development.
• Faculty Organization Member
  Indiana University Northwest — August 2018 – Present
  Engages in faculty governance. Supports institutional initiatives.

Clinical Service

• Mental Health Jail Training Facilitator
  Indiana Law Enforcement Academy — January 2015 – Present
  Provides training to deputies. Meets state standards. Develops instructional materials.
• Therapist
  Community-Based Practice — December 2011 – December 2020
  Provided individual therapy. Provided family interventions. Addressed trauma and mental health needs.