CURRICULUM VITAE MOISES DIAZ Utah State University Social Work Program Department of Sociology, Social Work & Anthropology Logan, Utah 84322-0730 (435) 797-8258 Education: Eastern Washington University Master of Social Work; June 2001 Utah State University B.A, Social Work; June 1994 BYU Idaho A.A.; April 1992 Academic Appointments: Utah State University Department of Sociology, Social Work & Anthropology Clinical Assistant Professor Logan, Utah 2010 Utah State University Department of Sociology, Social Work & Anthropology Adjunct Faculty Social Work Logan, Utah 2005 2010 Brigham Young University Idaho Department of Sociology and Social Work Adjunct Faculty Social Work Rexburg, Idaho 2002-2004 Professional Post-Baccalaureate and Post-Master s Social Work Experience: Clinical Assistant Professor Utah State University Social Work Program July 2010 Present Teach Introduction to Social Work (1010), Principles & Philosophy of SW (6000), Human Behavior in the Social Environment I & II (6050/6250), Beginning and Advanced Integrative Practicum Seminar (4870/5870); Social Work with Communities/Organizations (4160); Taught broadcast, online & classroom versions of SW with Diverse Clients (2400). Co-supervise student Honors Thesis, 2011-12 Academic Year Supervise Undergraduate Teaching Fellow, yearly (2009 present). Assistant Practicum Director Oversee undergraduate (BSW) practicum, 2012 present International practicum supervision (Dominican Republic), summer 2012, 2013 AmeriCorps: Participate in multiple trainings, facilitate 48 student connections yearly 2010 12 academic years
Director of Multicultural Student Services Utah State University July 2004 to June 2010 (Logan, Utah) Academic, social support & leadership development program primarily for firstgeneration students of diverse ethnic backgrounds Supervise full-time staff, student employees, practicum students; Improve program support using social work BSW/MSW & psychology pre-doctoral interns Directly coordinate major forums and also oversee student-led cultural programming to involve campus and community; from small groups to 1000 in attendance Host prospective student groups to consider USU, highlight academic, student involvement and diversity resources Annual USU Marriage & Family Therapy Graduate student diversity training and Family/Consumer/Human Development program course lectures 2005 2010 Daniels Fund (Private Scholarship Agency) Coordinate and Oversee Scholar Success Program for students receiving scholarships: 2008 09/2009 10 academic years NCAA ~ Equity in Athletics Subcommittee Fall 2007 Spring 2010 Utah State University AA/EO Advisory Committee Fall 2004 Spring 2010 Adjunct Teaching at Utah State University: SW 1010 Introduction to Social Welfare Fall 2009, Spring 2010 SW 2400 Intervention with Diverse Clients: Developed/taught online course Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Spring 2010 Developed/taught Distance education broadcast course Fall 2005,Summer 2010 MGT 2160 Multicultural Leadership Co-instructor Spring 2010 Student nomination: Outstanding USU faculty new student programs Fall 2006 MHR 1160 (Freshman life skills course) instructor Fall 2004 Multicultural Coordinator BYU Idaho June 1996 June 2004 (Rexburg, Idaho) Outreach, admission, scholarship and retention liaison extensive work with US multicultural and international student populations Individualized review for hundreds of applications semi-annually in a moderately competitive admission process (Average student admitted 3.5 GPA/24 ACT) Plan and conduct nationwide education related presentations in English and Spanish Conduct recruitment in targeted underserved areas, primarily inner city Conduct diversity education training for administrators, students, student council Advisor for Black Student Union and annual campus multicultural programs Assist with Native American, Latino, Southeast Asian student organization advising Scholarship administrator; over $100,000 discretionary fund for student support
BYU Idaho Social Work Program; Courses developed / teaching experience: SW 400, Values and Ethics in Social Work practice 2004 SW 464, Intervention with Diverse Clients 2002, 2003, 2004 MSW Practicum Eastern Washington University Chicano Studies Program Mentoring Initiative Coordinator August 2000-June 2001 Supervise 60+ first generation student participants & 1-2 student employee assistants throughout the academic year migrant laborer family backgrounds (92% retention rate) Arrange bi-monthly educational workshops via campus / community resources Create syllabus, document participation for variable academic credit Conduct program evaluation, developed an instruction manual for future interns International Social Work - Ocho Rios and Kingston, Jamaica, W.I. May 2001 Visit social service, medical, educational facilities; participate in humanitarian / service projects, review literature on Jamaican social development, urban and rural poverty issues Rehabilitation Specialist Bear River Mental Health (Brigham City) June 1994 June 1996 Client case manager - coordinate financial and daily living needs; create program growth via community advisory board, inter-agency coalition; Promotion to associate director, supervise full-time staff and volunteers, run program in director s absence January 1996 Social Work Practicum (BSW) Bonneville HS (Ogden, UT) September 1993-June 1994 Provide extensive one-on-one mentoring for at-risk students Facilitate life skills workshops; co-teach a class of 15 high school students Advise group of up to 60 students to improve minority/majority relations Part-time employment State of Utah Division of Youth Corrections: Logan, Utah: October1992-June 1994 On-call, rotating shift; Conducted a variety of functions including one-on-one and group work interaction; Community service and transitional shelter care client oversight State of Utah Division of Child and Family Services: Logan, Utah: October1992-June 1994 Provide mentoring and support for troubled youth and children in dysfunctional or abusive circumstances; report to caseworker monthly or as needed; coordinate services with other involved agencies as needed (court, school counselor, etc.) Logan District/Circuit Court Interpreter: Logan, Utah: December 1992-November 1994 English/Spanish language interpreting between client, counsel and judge
Current Professional, Academic, Community-related, and Scientific memberships Textbook Reviewer. Cengage Publications. 2014. Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare: An Empowerment Perspective. Western Social Science Association Social Work Section Chair Spring 2014 Ad Hoc Reviewer. Adoption Quarterly. 2014. Actual and Symbolic Prison in Black Male Life in the U.S. Textbook Reviewer. Sage Publishing. 2013 Essentials of Human Behavior: Integrating Person, Environment and the Life Course. Ad Hoc Reviewer. Adoption Quarterly. 2013. Race Lessons in Black and White: How Do White Adoptive Parents Socialize Black Adoptees in Predominantly White Communities Northwest Field Education Social Work Practicum Consortium: Co-Organizer Salt Lake City, Utah Fall 2012 Marriage/Family Therapy Master s Thesis Committee: Student Jessica Zamudio 2012 Ad Hoc Reviewer. Journal of Black Studies. 2011. "White on Black: Can White Parents Teach Black Adoptive Children How to Understand and Cope with Racism?" USU Special Education Program Diversity Outreach Committee; Fall 2009 Present Professional Presentations During the Last 5 Years: Western Social Science Association Paper Presentation: Online Course Delivery in Social Work April 2013 George Washington High School (Ogden, Utah) Full Assembly Keynote April 2013 Child and Family Support Center Parenting Symposium (Logan, Utah) Workshop presentation: Positive Family Culture March 2013 Utah State University Hispanic Leadership Conference Workshop presentation February 2013 Northwest Field Education Social Work Practicum Consortium (Salt Lake City, Utah) Presentation including USU BSW students Rachel Holt & Isael Torres: Quisqueya Connection: An International Practicum Development Experience, February 2013 Bear River Mental Health Quien Creen Que Somos? (Latino Culture) January 2013
Utah State University Service-Learning Program (Senior University) Presentation Social Work Education November 2012 Social Work Practicum Agency Supervisor Training: Presentation October 2012 Western Social Science Association Paper Co-Presenter: Breathe in, Breathe Out: The Use of Mindfulness in Social Work Curriculum April 2012 Western Social Science Association Paper Presentation: Effective Instructional Approaches for Teaching Diversity April 2011 Hispanic Youth Symposium, Sun Valley Idaho Latino Identity Presentation April 2010 In Tech HS Logan, Utah - GEAR UP presentation: Accessing higher education April 2010 Bear River Health Department Community alcohol & drug education panel: (Spanish) Organized for Cache Valley, Utah Latino families Panel participant March 2010 Utah State University (USU) CHAMP Student Shadow Day Keynote Address March 2010 Sky View High School Latino Assembly Keynote; Pursuing Higher Education March 2010 USU Registrar s Office presentation Serving multicultural students March 2010 USU Latino Family Day: Organize/present to prospective students, parents February 2010 Bear River Head Start parent education presentation: Anger Management February 2010 Fast Forward Charter High School, Logan, Utah Assembly Keynote: February 2010 Faculty Colloquium: USU Marriage & Family Therapy/FCHD Program Provide faculty/graduate instructor training on inclusive curriculum strategies January 2010 ASUSU Student Body Officer Leadership Retreat Leadership presentation January 2010 Teacher Education & Leadership 6760 Lecture Bilingual Education November 2009 USU Provost s Lecture Series Organized/co-moderated diversity panel October 2009 USU Admissions Higher Education Diversity Days Keynote 2006, 2007, Presentation 2009 Cache Valley Bioneers Conference Diversity address October 2009 USU Office of International Students & Scholars New Student Orientation Fall 2007, 2009 Idaho Hispanic Youth Symposium Latino Role Models Presenter April 2002 2009