Josphine Chaumba 1 Josphine Chaumba, PhD Troy University-Dothan 500 University Drive Dothan, Al 36303 334-983-6556 Ext. 437 jchaumba@troy.edu EDUCATION PhD, Athens, GA, 2010. Dissertation Title: The Effects of Social Capital on the Integration of Zimbabwean Immigrants into the United States Committee: Larry Nackerud (Chair), Kevin DeWeaver and Judith Preissle MSW, Athens, GA, 2006 Concentration: Family Centered Practice BSW (Honors) University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe, 2000 RESEARCH INTERESTS Immigrant Integration International Social Work Social Capital Theory Mixed Methods Research TEACHING INTERESTS Social Work Research Methods Service Learning and Social Work International Social Work Social Welfare Policy Human Behavior in the Social Environment TEACHING EXPERIENCE Spring 2010 Fall 2009 Profession, BSW Course. Profession, BSW Course.
Josphine Chaumba 2 Summer 2009 Spring 2009 Fall 2008 Spring 2008 Fall 2007 Summer 2007 Guest Lecturer., Guest lecturer for SOWK 8156: Software for Social Work Research, class, PhD Course. Topics included mixed methods research and logistic regression analysis. Profession. Profession. Teaching Assistant., Assisted in Dr. DeWeaver s SOWK 6066: Foundation Research Methods class, MSW Course. Prepared review sessions, created and graded exams. SOWK 5326: Foundations of Social Work Research, BSW Course. Guest Lecturer., Guest lecturer for SOWK 5340: Human Behavior and the Social Environment, BSW Course. Topics included older adult immigrants and theories of development in late adulthood. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Fall 2007 Co-Investigator (with Natalie Pope and LaTrice Rollins) Assessing Social Worker s Knowledge and Use of Evidence-Based Practice We devised a summated rating scale, Social Work Evidence Based Practice Scale, to assess social worker's knowledge and use of evidence based practice. The scale was pilot tested with approximately 200 social work practitioners. Reliability analysis was performed to examine its psychometric properties. Summer 2007 Principal Investigator Perceptions and Variations in Settlement Experiences of Zimbabwean Professional Immigrants in the United States Conducted qualitative interviews with Zimbabwean immigrant professionals to learn about their experiences in the U.S. 2005-2006 Graduate Research Assistant., School of Social Work. Assisted Dr. Michael Holosko and Dr. Margaret Robinson.
Josphine Chaumba 3 Oct-Nov 1999 Jun-Aug 1999 Jan-Mar 1996 Research Assistant, Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council. Project Title: An Assessment of the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council s Community-based Distribution Program. Conducted focus groups with female, male and youth users and non-users to gather their experiences and satisfaction with the program. BSW Intern. Biomedical Research and Training Institute, Harare, Zimbabwe. Worked as a research assistant in the Manicaland HIV Study, specific responsibilities included administering questionnaires, collecting blood and urine samples, disseminating information on HIV/AIDS to participants, referring participants in need of treatment to the Project nurse, and data entry. BSW Intern. Save the Children Fund (UK). Worked as a research Assistant in a project evaluating the provision of education on commercial farms in Mashonaland Central Province, Zimbabwe, specific responsibilities included drafting research instruments, administering questionnaires, facilitating focus groups, data analysis, and report writing. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2005-2006 MSW Intern. Advantage Counseling Service, Athens, Georgia. Provision of family preservation services to families at risk for child maltreatment; Performed home evaluations and assessing parents readiness for reunification; Linked clients with community resources. 2001-2002 Counselor. Chitungwiza General Hospital Family Support Clinic, Zimbabwe. Assessed the degree of emotional and physical trauma in sexually abused children; Provided social supported to the children and their families; Developed and facilitated self-help groups for sexual abuse survivors; Planned and participated in community outreach workshops on sexual abuse; Networked with relevant community agencies. 2000 2001 Social Services Officer. Department of Social Welfare, Gweru, Zimbabwe. Supervised children in the foster care system; Promoted interests and welfare of the child in abuse and neglect cases and in custody cases; Advocated for juvenile offenders in the court system; Administered public assistance programs. Jan-Mar 1998 BSW Intern. Blue Hills Probation Hostel, Gweru, Zimbabwe. Supervised juvenile offenders; Offered social and emotional support. Oct-Dec 1997 BSW Intern. Christian Care, Harare, Zimbabwe. Wrote grant proposals for community development projects; Visited various community development projects to monitor their progress.
Josphine Chaumba 4 August 1995 BSW Intern. Department of Social Welfare, Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Performed client assessments for state benefits; Investigated reports of abuse and neglect; Compiled probation officer s reports for juveniles. PUBLICATIONS Chaumba, J., & Bride, B. (2010). Trauma Experiences and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among Women in the United States Military. Social Work in Mental Health, 8(3), 280-303. Chaumba, J. (2009). Book Review of A. Noël and J-P. Thérien s Left and Right in Global Politics. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 36(4), 178-179. Pope, N., Rollins, L., Chaumba, J., & Risler, E. (In Press). Evidence-Based Practice Knowledge and Utilization among Social Workers. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work. Chaumba, J. (Under Review). Health Status, Use of Healthcare Resources, and Treatment Strategies of Ethiopian and Nigerian Immigrants in the United States. Social Work in Healthcare. PRESENTATIONS Chaumba, J. (2010, March). Physical and Mental Health of Ethiopians and Nigerians in the US: Evidence from the New Immigrant Survey. Poster Presentation: s Graduate Student Association 10th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference, Athens, GA. Chaumba, J. (2009, March). Adjustment Issues among Older Adult Immigrants to the US. Poster Presentation: 20 th Annual Student Mentoring Conference on Gerontology and Geriatrics, Athens, GA. Pope, N., Chaumba, J., & Rollins, L. (2007, October). Innovative Approaches to Promoting Men s Health. Oral Presentation: 19 th Annual NASW Georgia Chapter Conference. Atlanta, GA. Rollins, L., Chaumba, J., & Pope, N. (2007, March). Health Fairs and Beyond: Promoting Men's Health. Oral Presentation: 9 th African American Families Conference. Athens, GA. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE and OUTREACH April 2010 Presenter. Zimbabwe s Land Question. Invited Presentation: Athens Lions Club. November 2009 Presenter. Zimbabwe s Blood Diamonds. Invited Presentation: Oglethorpe County Democrats. April 2009 Guest Panelist., Guest panelist for a discussion on cultural diversity in Dr. Long-Mitchell s SOWK 6082: Cultural Diversity class. Spring 2006 Volunteer. The Hurricane Katrina Project, which was a partnership between the and Community Connection of Northeast Georgia. I served as primary contact for a mother, and provided
Josphine Chaumba 5 AWARDS University of Zimbabwe Book Prize (1998) Graduate School Dean s Award (2009) her with information on the resources available in Athens and also helped her with finding assistance with paying her electricity bill. REFERENCES Brian Bride, PhD Kevin DeWeaver, PhD Athens, GA 30602 Athens, GA 30602 706-542-5471 706-542-5473 bbride@uga.edu deweaver@uga.edu Larry Nackerud, PhD Judith Preissle, EdD Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy Athens, GA 30602 Room 303, River s Crossing 706-542-5445 850 College Station Road nackerud@uga.edu Athens, GA 30602 706-542-6489 jude@uga.edu Patricia Reeves, PhD Athens, GA 30602 706-542-5451 reevesp@uga.edu