CURRICULM VITAE Karen Neuman Allen, PhD., LMSW 1. BIOGRAPHICA DATA Name: Institution: Rank: Department: Email: Karen Neuman Allen Arkansas State University Professor and Chair Social Work kallen@astate.edu 2. EDUCATION Degree Institution Date Subject Ph.D. Wayne State University 1995 Education M.S.W. Wayne State University 1983 Social Work Administration B.A. Oakland University 1979 Social Psychology 3. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE a. Teaching Experience Not as a Graduate Student Institution Rank Date Arkansas State University Professor 2012 - present Department Chair Oakland University Associate Professor 2005-2012 BSW Program Director Madonna University Associate Professor 1999-2005 BSW Program Director Western Michigan University Assistant Professor 1997-1999 BSW Program Director b. Other Relevant Professional Experience Institution Rank/Title Date Garden City Hospital Director of 1992-1997 Garden City, MI Social Work Southfield Rehabilitation Hosp. Director of 1988-1992 Southfield, MI Social Work Sinai Hospital Medical Social Worker 1985-1988 Detroit, MI Southfield Center Social Worker 1983-1985 Southfield, MI 1
Detroit Receiving Hospital Administrative Social 1981-1982 Detroit, MI Work Intern Birmingham Behavior Center Clinical Social Work 1980-1981 Birmingham, MI Intern Institute for Chronic Pain Mgt. Program Coordinator & 1979-1981 Polyclinic Associates Pain and Addictions Counselor Southfield, MI Methodist Children s Home Society Child Care Worker 1978-1979 Redford, MI Oakland County Juvenile Court Casework Intern 1977-1978 Royal Oak Schools Teacher s Assistant 1976-1977 c. Part-time Private Practice and Consulting Institution Rank/Title Dates Formative Evaluation & Senior Research 2005-2009 Associates (FERA) Associate Ann Arbor, MI Comprehensive Rehab Services Clinical Therapist 1997-2006 Taylor, MI d. Graduate courses taught Health Care Social Work Social Welfare Policy Interpersonal Practice Addictions: Theory and Practice Advanced Direct Practice Foundation Practice I & II Grant Writing for Human Service Professionals e. Undergraduate Courses Taught Introduction to Social Work Social Welfare Policies Human Behavior in the Social Environment I, II Sociology of the Family Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Psychology Field Seminar and Internship I, II Fundamentals of Social Work Practice Generalist Social Work Practice I, II, III & IV Social Work Research Methods I Social Work Research Methods II 2
4. RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, PUBLICATIONS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES a. Doctoral dissertation Neuman, K. (1995). Characteristics of social work students influencing transfer of learning from classroom to field. Dissertation Abstracts International, 57 (01A). (University Microfilms No.96-13509) b. Books published or in press Wozniak, D., & Allen, K. (2013). Surviving domestic violence. Adams Press: Avon MA. Allen, K., & Spitzer, W. (In production). Social work practice in health care: Advanced approaches and emerging trends. Boston: Pearson Higher Education. Anticipated release date August, 2013. Spitzer, W., & Neuman, K. (Eds.). (2009). Senior services delivery: Ethical issues and responses. Petersburg, VA: Dietz Press. c. Book chapters Friedman, B. & Neuman Allen, K. (2011). Systems theory. In J. Brandell (Ed.), Theory and practice of clinical social work (3-18). New York: The Free Press. Neuman Allen, K., & Spitzer, W. (2010). Understanding immigration policy as a basis for culturally sensitive health care social work practice. In W. Spitzer, (Ed.) Immigration: Health care social work policy and practice issues, (19 34). Petersburg, VA: Dietz Press. Neuman, K., & Berger, C. (2007). Supervision of paraprofessionals in health care. In W. Spitzer, (Ed.), Social work supervision in health care, (49 60). Petersburg, VA: Dietz Press. d. Articles published or in press Allen, K. & Wozniak, D. (In press). The integration of healing rituals in group treatment for survivors of domestic violence. Social Work in Mental Health. Friedman, B. & Neuman Allen, K. (In press). Systems theory. In J. Brandell (Ed.), Theories for clinical social work. New York: Sage. Wozniak, D. & Allen, K. (2011). Ritual and performance in domestic violence healing: From survivor to thriver through a Rites of Passage Intervention. Culture, Anthropology and Psychiatry. On-line version available: DOI: 10.1007/sl11013-011-9236-9. Neuman Allen, K. & Wozniak, D. (2010). The language of healing: Women s voices in healing and recovering from domestic violence. Social Work in Mental Health, 9(1), 37 55. Peer reviewed. Neuman Allen, K. & Friedman, B. (Fall, 2010). Affective learning: A taxonomy for teaching social work values. Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, 7(2). Peer reviewed. Neuman Allen, K. & Kachalsky, E. (2010). Aging with hemophilia: Implications for social work practice. Social Work in Health Care, 49(4), 327 345. Peer reviewed. Neuman, K. (2006). Using distance education to connect diverse communities, colleges and students. The Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 10(2), 16-27. Peer reviewed. Spitzer, W.J., Neuman, K., & Holden, G. (2004). The coming of age for assisted care: New options for senior housing and social work practice. Social Work in Health Care, 38(3), 21-45. Peer reviewed. 3
Neuman, K., & Ptak, M. (2003) Managing managed care through accreditation standards. Social Work, 48(3), 384-391. Peer reviewed. Neuman, K. (2003). From practice evaluation to agency evaluation: Demonstrating outcomes to the United Way. Social Work in Mental Health, 1(2) 1-14. Peer reviewed. Neuman, K. (2003). Developing a comprehensive outcomes management program: A ten step process. Administration in Social Work, 27(1), 5-23. Peer reviewed. Neuman, K. (2003). The effects of organizational reengineering on job satisfaction for staff in hospital social work departments. Social Work and Health Care, 26(4), 19-33. Peer reviewed. Friedman, B. & Neuman, K. (2001). Learning Plans: A tool for forging alliances in social work education. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 21 (3/4), 123-138. Peer reviewed. Neuman, K. (2000). Understanding organizational reengineering in health care: Strategies for social work s survival. Social Work in Health Care, 31 (1), 19-33. Peer reviewed. Neuman, K. & Blundo, R. (2000). Curricular philosophies and social work education: A constructivist perspective. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 20(1/2), 19-37. Peer reviewed. Neuman, K., Malloch, K. & Ruetten, V. (1999). Reengineering outcomes management: An integrated approach to managing data, systems and process. Journal for Quality Management in Health Care, 8(1), 29-46. Peer reviewed. Neuman, K., & Wade, L. (1999). Advance directives: The experience of health care professionals across the continuum. Social Work in Health Care, 28(3), 39-54. Peer reviewed. Neuman, K. (1998). Not the time: A personal reflection on counseling families on end-of-life decisions. Reflections: Narratives on Professional Helping, 4(3), 50-55. Peer reviewed. Neuman, K., Cox, D., & Bullough, K. (1998). Transmission of vancomycin-resistant enterococcus among family members: A case study. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 15(1), 9-20. Peer reviewed. Neuman, K., & Friedman, B. (1997). Process recordings: Fine tuning an old instrument. Journal of Social Work Education, 33(2), 237-245. Peer reviewed. e. Other publications Allen, K. (2012). What is an ethical dilemma? Teaching social workers how to recognize a true dilemma. The New Social Worker, 19(2), 4-6. Neuman Allen, K. (2011). Health care social workers and ethics committees. The New Social Worker, 18(4), 4-8. Neuman Allen, K. & Blodgett, B. (2009). Success and failure in undergraduate distance education programs: The experiences of two social work programs. Educational Resource Information Center ERIC (ED504677). Spitzer, W., & Neuman, K. (2004). Growth of senior care options: Opportunities for social work practice in assisted living communities. The Leader, 29 (3), 7-8. Spitzer, W. & Neuman, K. (2003). The evolution of assisted living and implications for social work practice. In W. Spitzer (Ed.)., Selected Proceeding of the38 th Annual Conference of the National Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care (pp. 23-33). Atlanta: GA. 4
Neuman, K. (2001, September - October). Life after reengineering in hospital social work departments. The Continuum, 17-21 f. Conference Presentations and Workshops International: Wozniak, D. & Allen, K. (2011). Ritual and performance in domestic violence healing: From survivor to thriver through Rite of Passage. Symposium conducted at the annual conference of the Society for Applied Anthropology, Seattle, WA. Wozniak, D., & Neuman Allen, K. (2010, June). Rites of passage: Healing interventions for women. Symposium conducted at the annual conference of International Conference on Spirituality and Social Work, Calgary, Canada. (Title of presentation changed from how listed in program). Neuman, K. (2008, March). The object of my affection: Affective learning. Oakland University International Conference on Teaching Excellence, Rochester, MI. National: Allen, K. (2013, March). Effective teaching in the affective domain. Global Teaching Conference, Arkansas State University: Jonesboro, AR. Neuman, K., & Friedman, B. (2008, October). Teaching and learning in the affective domain. Paper presented at the annual program meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Philadelphia, PA Wade, K., & Neuman, K. (2004, April). Practice-based research: Changing the professional culture and language of social work. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care Annual Conference, Las Vegas: NV. Neuman, K., & Blodgett, B. (2003, November). The two faces of distance education: BSW programmatic experiences. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Baccalaureate Program Directors, Reno, NV. Neuman, K. (2003, November). Using distance education to connect diverse communities and colleges. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Baccalaureate Program Directors, Reno, NV. Neuman, K. (2001, April). The effects of reengineering on hospital social work staff. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX. Neuman, K., & Blundo, R. (1999, November). The post-modernism connection: Creating, compiling and consolidating a curricular theme for the curriculum. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Baccalaureate Program Directors, St. Louis, MO. Neuman, K., Barker, N., Cunningham, M., & Unger, J. (1999, November). Enriching case management content in the BSW curriculum. Annual conference of the Baccalaureate Program Directors, St. Louis, MO. Neuman, K. (1997, October). Social work education and managed care. Annual conference of Baccalaureate Program Directors, Philadelphia, PA. Friedman, B., & Neuman, K. (1997, October). Learning plans: A tool for forging alliances in social work education. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Baccalaureate Program Directors, Philadelphia, PA. 5
Neuman, K. & Friedman, B. (1995, October). Process recordings: Fine tuning an old instrument. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Baccalaureate Program Directors, Nashville, TN. State and local: Allen, K. & Kachalsky, E. (2013, April). Quality of life and resilience in individuals aging with chronic illness. Annual Conference of the Michigan Chapter of NASW, Lansing, MI. Allen, K. (2013, April). A holistic and integrative group to help women heal from domestic violence. Annual Conference of the Arkansas Chapter of NASW, Little Rock, AR. Allen, K., & Walls, P. (2013, February). The mind of the survivor in domestic violence. Arkansas State University College of Nursing and Health Professions Domestic Violence Brown Bag Discussion Series. Allen, K. (2011, September). Teaching practice evaluation to social work students. Continuing education program for the Michigan Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Educators, Lansing, MI. Neuman Allen, K., & Wozniak, K. (2010, April). Healing from interpersonal violence: An integrative alternative group intervention approach. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association of Social Workers Michigan Chapter, Dearborn, MI. Neuman, K., & Dalton, L. (2009, March). From clinic to classroom: Part-time teaching for social work clinicians. Annual conference of the National Association of Social Workers Michigan Chapter, Lansing, MI. Neuman, K. (2005, March). Proving You Got the Job Done: Practice Evaluation for the Research Phobic. St. Louis University, School of Social Work, St. Louis, MO. Neuman, K. (2005, May). Proving What We Do: Evaluation Strategies for Social Workers. Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care - Virginia Chapter, Washington, D.C. Neuman, K. (2002, September). Medical social work: Opportunities for professional networking and development. Annual conference of the National Association of Social Workers Michigan Chapter, Lansing, MI. Neuman, K. (2000, May). Implications of managed care in student field education. Annual conference of the National Association of Social Workers Michigan Chapter, Traverse City, MI. Neuman, K., & Ptak, M. (2000, May). Understanding accreditation standards for managed care organizations. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association of Social Workers Michigan Chapter, Traverse City, MI. Neuman, K. (1999, May). Outcomes and accountability in the managed care environment, Annual conference of the National Association of Social Workers - Michigan Chapter, Battle Creek, MI. Neuman, K., & Henrickson, C. (1999, May). Making the transition: Medical social work services in ambulatory care settings. Symposium presented at the annual conference of the National Association of Social Workers Annual Conference Michigan Chapter, Battle Creek, MI. Neuman, K. (1998, May). Surviving reengineering: What hospital social workers need to know. Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association of Social Workers Michigan Chapter, Traverse City, MI. Neuman, K. (1996, December). Michigan s living will and advance directive laws: How well are they working? Michigan Health Care Professionals for Continuity of Care, Ann Arbor, MI. 6
Neuman, K. (1996, May). Ethical and legal issues in do not resuscitate, refusal of treatment and life Decisions. Nursing Home and Hospital Professionals Association, Detroit, MI. Friedman, B. & Neuman, K. (1995, September). Effective use of learning contracts in field placement. Wayne State University School of Social Work, Detroit, MI. g. Technical documents *(2010, August). Self-Study for BSW Program, Oakland University. *(2009, August). Benchmark III for BSW Program, Oakland University. *(2008, August). Benchmark II for BSW Program, Oakland University. *(2007, August). Benchmark I for BSW Program, Oakland University. (2003, February). Self-Study for BSW Program. Madonna University. h. Research in progress Allen, K., & Nash, L. (Under review). Equine assisted therapy with veterans. Social Work in Mental Health. Allen, K. & Kachalsky, E. (2013, October). The experience of individuals aging with hemophilia: Trust, pain and quality of life. Paper to be presented at the 2013 Annual Conference of the National Hemophilia Foundation, Anaheim, CA. Allen, K. & Kachalsky, E. (Article in progress). The experience of individuals aging with hemophilia: Trust, pain and quality of life. Anticipate submission to the Journal of Social Work in Health Care by July, 2013. Friedman, B., & Allen, K. (Book chapter in progress). Systems Theory. In Essentials of Clinical Social Work Practice, G. Brandell, (Ed.). Date due: April 1, 2013 i. Grants: source, date and amount of award Institutional Research Development Fellowship: Arkansas State University. (May, 2013). Community Development Award: ASU CARE. Mutual of America, $15,000. Submitted April, 2013. Under review. Social Work Excellence Fellowship Award. (June, 2011). National Hemophilia Foundation. $10,000. Shared with Ellen Kachalsky, Henry Ford Hospital Hemophilia Treatment Center, Detroit, MI. Oakland University Academic Service Learning Fellowship. (June, 2010). $2,000. Addictions Certificate Development Award. (September, 2008). $3,000. Fahs-Beck Grant, Rites of Passage and Healing Efficacy, with D. Wozniak, 2008-2010, $15,000. CSWE Gero-Ed Center Curriculum Development Award, 2005, $3,000. 7
Boston University Training Grant in Gerontological Social Work, supporting the development of Psychopharmacology in Aging VCU s first online professional development course for CEUs, with J. Berry-Edwards and M. Naleppa, 2005, $1,000. Michigan Campus Compact Grant, Preventing School Violence and Bullying, 2003, $5,000. Western Michigan University Research Development Award, Reengineering and Restructuring Hospital Social Work Services, 1997, $10,000. 5. Professional and University Service a. Community Service Women s Domestic Violence Shelter 2012 Present Advisory Board Jonesboro, AR The ARTs@311 2013 Present Advisory Board Jonesboro, AR b. Professional service National Society for Social Work Leadership in 1999- Present Member Healthcare, Publications Committee Michigan Association of Baccalaureate 2000-2012 Board of Directors Social Work Educators MABSWE/State of Michigan Child welfare training task force. 2009-2012 Chair Michigan Chapter of the National Association of 1995-2012 Member Social Workers, 2007-2010 Social Policy Chair 2007 2009 Licensing Task Force Society for Social Work Leadership in Healthcare 1995-2005 Social Policy Chair Michigan Chapter 2006-2008 President 2008 2009 Newsletter Editor c. University service Healthy Aging Research Task Force Faculty Senate Finance Committee Chair, Women s Research Group Faculty Women s Association 2012- present 2012 present 2012 - present 2012- present d. Departmental service MSW, BSW Program and Curriculum Committees 2012-present Chair Social Work Accreditation Team 2012 present Chair Social Work Conference Planning Committee 2012 present Member Social Work Field Advisory Committee 2012 present Member Community Advisory Board 2012 present Chair 8
Addictions Certificate Community Advisory Board 2013 present Chair MSW Student Organization 2013 present Faculty Liaison 6. PROFESSIONAL, EDITORIAL OR ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS a. Editorial Review Board Social Work in Health Care Current Peer Reviewer Social Work in Mental Health Current Peer Reviewer b. Professional memberships/credentials Licensed Master of Social Work State of Michigan - Licensed at Macro and Clinical Levels #68020194994 Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) Member, National Association of Social Workers Member, Baccalaureate Program Directors (National) Member, Michigan Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Educators Member, Council on Social Work Education May, 2013 9