CURRICULUM VITAE. BETTY MORRIS-MITCHELL, Ed. D., MPPA, MSW

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE BETTY MORRIS-MITCHELL, Ed. D., MPPA, MSW UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK 4202 E. Fowler Avenue Tampa, Florida Office: MHC 1402 EDUCATION Ed.D. Doctorate of Education (Child and Youth Studies/Program Management) Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Master of Public Policy and Administration Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi Master of Social Work/ Bachelor of Science in Social Work Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida CERTIFICATIONS Gerontology Certificate/University of Denver, Denver, CO School Social Work (certification via coursework) University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida School of Social Work PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor August 2014 Instructor of graduate and undergraduate course work. Fall Classes SOW 3210/The American Social Welfare System SOW 4930/Social Work Case Management with Special Populations SOW 6235/Foundations of Social Welfare Policy Keuka College, Penn Yan, New York Social Work/Accelerated Studies for Adults Program (ASAP) Assistant Professor August Teach undergraduate social work classes in an Accelerated Studies for Adults Program for nontraditional adult learners on various satellite campuses. Students are engaged in 7-weeks of class instruction. SWK 221/Human Behavior and Social Environment I Undergraduate courses taught: SWK 351/Social Work Practice III SWK 312/Social Work Practice II

2 2 SWK 332/Group Process SWK 401/Social Welfare Policies and Services II Albany State University (ASU), Albany Georgia The Department of Social Work Site Coordinator for BSW Program, Social Work Field Coordinator/Instructor & MSW Assistant Professor Site Coordinator for BSW Program Managed and coordinated day-to-day operations for an off-site undergraduate social work program; increased student enrollment through active recruitment, community collaboration and outreach; experience with working with traditional and non-traditional student majors; responsible for making recommendations and exercising judgment about sensitive student information and admission procedures; counsels students with learning disabilities, including students experiencing mental health and medical problems; assessed psychosocial functioning needs; coordinated services, then executed solutions to support academic and mental health needs of students. Social Work Field Coordinator/Instructor Coordinated, monitored and supervised undergraduate field placements through collaboration with social service and governmental agencies in rural areas and small communities; taught generalist social work practice skills (i.e., case management, interpersonal and interviewing skills, etc.); provided projects and case assignments related to psychosocial functioning of children, adults, families and elderly using various assessment methods and tools (i.e., DSM-IV-TR, biopsychosocial assessments, genograms, eco-maps); used evidence-base research and theoretical approaches to guide practice; taught students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds; responsible for placing over 30 student interns. Used Degree Works (advising tool) to monitor and track student academic performance. Undergraduate courses taught: SOWK 3211/Policy II SOWK 3381/Human Behavior & Social Environment II SOWK 3400/Mental Health Services SOWK 4441/Social Work Practice III SOWK 4470/Field Integrative Seminar SOWK 4472/Field Practicum Albany State University (main campus) The Department of Social Work MSW Assistant Professor Taught graduate clinical social work classes with emphasis on evaluating the processes and outcomes of clinical practice to develop methods of assessment for facilitating change for vulnerable children, families and adults. Assignments included case studies to help students understand various assessment and treatment modalities for assessing vulnerable populations, traumatized individuals, families, and children; worked with individuals from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds; used evidence-base research to guide practice and theoretical approaches; supervised three MSW student interns, Fall 2012; consulted with other social work professionals and colleagues about social work curricula; evaluated personal professional social work practice and skills through participating in peer reviews and conferences with supervisor/department chair; familiar with CSWE accreditation process; attended professional conferences and seminars. Taught the following graduate courses:

3 3 SOWK 6021 Human Behavior and Social Environment SOWK 7031 Assessment and Practice With Families SOWK 7137 Crisis Intervention Albany State University, Albany (main campus) The Department of Psychology, Sociology & Social Work Field Practicum Coordinator/Temporary Assistant Professor Coordinated undergraduate field placements; monitored and supervised nearly 20 student interns; participated in extensive community outreach, follow-up, and exploration for potential placements; provided workshops for agency field instructors; taught social work field seminar class to help students understand how to integrate social work practice concepts and theory with field placement experience; provided counseling and support to students with learning and physical disabilities. Albany State University, Albany, Georgia, The Department of Psychology, Sociology & Social Work Adjunct Faculty May 2008 July 2008 Taught undergraduate social work classes on Albany State University and South Georgia State College campuses. Developed curricula for the following classes: SOWK 1385/Careers In Social Work; SOCI 4435/Death and Dying; SOCI 3350/ Social Gerontology; participated in academic and career advisement; provided support for students with learning disabilities. Valdosta State University (VSU), Valdosta, Georgia, Division of Social Work Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work Taught graduate (MSW) social work classes in management, community development, and child welfare with emphasis on community collaboration and development of clinical skills (i.e., advanced case management practices, work with individuals, families and children, evaluation of various assessment models, understanding of various theoretical and treatment approaches and impact on clients); clinical coursework involved assigning students work that entailed assessing psychosocial functioning of vulnerable children and families and formulating a treatment intervention plan; served as faculty field liaison to 42 student interns during tenure; provided input into $1M department and facility budget; delivered professional presentations at social work conferences and workshops; provided departmental status reports to management; collaborated with community agencies; collaborated with department faculty to launch online technology for the department; prepared for social work re-affirmation for the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and co-wrote diversity section; published articles and book reviews; served on several university committees; completed federal Head Start Reviews, worked with learning and physically disabled students; participated in student orientations, provided educational counseling, academic advising, and career exploration. Appointed to serve as chairperson for recruitment of social work faculty, collaborating with Affirmative Action Office. Appointed to serve on selection committee for hiring of a graduate dean for the Office of Graduate School Earned graduate faculty membership status. Earned tenure and promotion to Associate Professor. Taught the following graduate courses: SOWK 7310 Advanced Practice in Rural Areas II Families SOWK 7320 Advanced Practice in Organizations and Communities (face-to-face)

4 4 SOWK 7320 Advanced Practice in Organizations and Communities (on-line) SOWK 7400 Policy in Rural Areas SOWK 7611 Advanced Social Work Practicum I SOWK 7612 Advanced Social Work Practicum II SOWK 7750 Social Work in Child and Family Settings SOWK 7870 Social Work Practice with Abusing and Neglecting Families Martin County School District/Head Start Program Stuart, Florida Social Services/Family Services Manager Directed with full accountability, fast-paced social services and family services program for school district s Head Start and pre-kindergarten programs, monitoring 11 sites; recruited and enrolled nearly 300 children; facilitated recruitment and enrollment of children in rural portion of county resulting in an 80% increase in enrollment of underserved Latino population; coordinated screening criteria and organized advisory committee to approve student admission and enrollment; supervised and evaluated three family service workers during tenure; provided social services to children and families from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds; collaborated with Head Start team to provide case management services (i.e., home visits, medical visits, clothing, etc.) identified family needs, strengths, weaknesses, assessed psychosocial functioning needs of children and families to formulate an intervention plan, including referrals; collaborated with community One Stop Career Center to help adults with education and employment needs; served as a member of the Head Start interdisciplinary team (i.e., education and health coordinators) to complete assigned tasks; collaborated with teachers, paraprofessionals and consulted with school principals about the needs of Head Start and pre-kindergarten students; collaborated with school psychologist, principals, teachers, parents and public welfare agencies regarding abuses and neglected children, including children with behavioral and developmental problems using supportive problem solving and advocacy skills; completed federal Head Start Reviews. PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, Strong African American Families (SAAF), Center for Family Research Present Training Facilitator Conducted trainings for African American families living in South Georgia; training focused on family strengths; provided supportive activities to promote and strengthen family interactions and to enhance parents efforts at helping their youth achieve positive goals as they transition to adolescence. NATIONAL MEETINGS / JURIED PRESENTATIONS Morris-Mitchell, B. & Mitchell, E. (2013). Using person-in-environment (PIE) to examine bullying at department of juvenile justice (DJJ), Facilities, National At-Risk Youth Conference, Savannah, GA, March 3-6, (30 participants) Morris, B. Butler, A. & Rosser, W. (2005). Enhancing retention and graduation rates of African American males in higher education: Where are the American Black idols? Presentation accepted at the 2005 National Conference on Higher Education, American Association for Higher Education (AAHE), Atlanta, Georgia, March 19, (50 participants).

5 5 Meacham, M., Tandy, C., Giddings, M., Vodde, R., Curington, A., Morris, B., & Holliman, D. (2003). The thorny dilemma of gatekeeping vs. inclusion for students with disabilities. Faculty panel presentation accepted at the 2003 Annual Program Meeting, Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Atlanta, Georgia, March 1, (30 participants). Morris, B. (2001). The adoption of African American children: One way to involve FBOs-one way to strengthen families and communities. Paper presented at the 51 st North American Association of Christian Social Workers Conference on Building Communities, October 18, 2001, San Antonio, Texas. (15 participants). Holliman, D., & Morris, B. (2001). Introducing diversity, social and economic, justice, and issues surrounding populations at risk in small communities: Implications for social work educators. Paper presented at The Policy Conference on Politics, Policy, and Social Change, Charleston, South Carolina, June 17, (20 participants). Morris, B., Rambo-Freeman, D., & Powell, C. (2001). Engaging the faith community: Leadership training for practitioners who work with transracial adoption of African American children. Paper presented at the 51 st Annual National Black Family Summit, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, March 8, (25 participants). JURIED PUBLICATIONS Morris, B. (Winter, 2006). Moving beyond adversity: Lessons learned by a new faculty member. Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping. Morris, B. Rambo-Freeman, D., & Powell, C. (2005). African American faith-based organizations involvement in the adoption of African American children: Are they the missing link? Social Work & Christianity, 32(1), Meacham, M., Tandy, C., Giddings, M., Vodde, R., Curington, A., Morris, B., & Holliman, D. (2004). The thorny dilemma of gatekeeping vs. inclusion for student with disabilities: The response of one program. Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation. 3(4), PUBLISHED BOOK REVIEWS Morris-Mitchell, B. (In Press). Culture in clinical care: Strategies for competence. Activities, Adaptation & Aging. Morris, B. (2003). The delicate balance: Case studies in counseling and care management. [Review of the book]. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 27(3/4), Morris, B. (2002). It takes more than love: A practical guide to taking care of an aging adult. [Review of the book]. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 27(1), PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Veteran s Initiative: Invisible Wounds of the War. Presentation made by Erin Millitello, Keuka College, October 22, National Center for Social Work Trauma Education and Workforce Development, Social Work Learning Collaborative (Social Services for Traumatized Children and Teens), Fordham

6 6 University Graduate School of Social Service, New York, Spring & Summer Semesters, Risk Assessment & Mental Status Seminar, PESI, Macon, Georgia, November 19, SERVICE TO THE SOCIALWORK DEPARTMENT BSW Curriculum Committee Interview Committee.