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CURRICULUM VITAE JAMES T. DECKER, Ph.D., LCSW, BCD
Chair/Director Professor Department of Social Work College of Social & Behavioral Science Sierra Hall Room 220 California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, California 91330‐8226
Phone: 818‐677‐7630 Fax: 818‐677‐7662 E‐Mail: [email protected]
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Fellowship: Senior International Non‐Resident Scholar Fellowship, 2006‐2007 Tbilisi State University, Republic of Georgia Open Society Institute Higher Education Support Program Academic Fellowship Program
Fellowship: Senior International Non‐Resident Scholar Fellowship, 2005‐2006 Tbilisi State University, Republic of Georgia Open Society Institute Higher Education Support Program Academic Fellowship Program
Post Doctorate: Wasco State Prison, Wasco, California, 1994‐1996
Specialization—Forensic Mental Health, Child Abuse, Psychopathology, Psychosis, Neurological‐Assessment, Anxiety and Depressive Related Disorders, and Drug Induced Psychosis.
EDUCATION: Pacifica Graduate Institute Ph.D. Clinical Psychology School of Psychology 249 Lambert Road
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Carpinteria, CA 93013 September 1994
University of Minnesota Ph.D. Organizational Development School of Educational Administration Administration Policy and Research Minneapolis, Minnesota June 1976
State University of New York Master of Social Work, (MSW) Stony Brook Mental Health/Community Development School of Social Work Stony Brook, New York June 1974
California State University B.A. in Sociology Northridge Northridge, California June 1972
Los Angeles Pierce College Associate of Arts (AA) Woodland Hills, California June 1970
CURRENT POSITIONS:
July, 2006‐Present Chair/Director Professor (Tenured) Department of Social Work (MSW Program) College of Social & Behavioral Science Sierra Hall Room 220 California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, California 91330‐8226
January, 2006‐Present Director MSW Program Professor Department of Psychology Tbilisi State University
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1 Javakhishvilli Tbilisi, Georgia
FULLTIME ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:
July, 2003‐July, 2006 Graduate Program Coordinator MSW Program Professor (Tenured) MSW Program 311 Maxwell Library Bridgewater, State College Bridgewater, Massachusetts 02325 August 2001‐July 2003 Chair Associate Professor (Tenure) Department of Social Work, Human Services and Allied Health Northern Kentucky University 206 Albright Health Center Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099
August 2000‐August 2001 Associate Professor Graduate Director MSW Coordinator (Tenured) School of Social Work Radford University Radford, Virginia 24142
August 1998‐August 2000 Associate Professor (Tenured) MSW Coordinator Department of Social Work University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota 58202
Director Child Welfare Research Bureau Department of Social Work University of North Dakota
Substance Abuse Coordinator Department of Social Work University of North Dakota
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August 1978‐July 1980 Director/Associate Professor Social Work Program University of Texas, El Paso El Paso, Texas 79968
August 1976‐June 1978 Assistant Professor School of Social Work San Diego State University San Diego, California
July 1974‐July 1976 Research Associate Native American/Adolescent Programs University Without Walls University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota
ADJUNCT ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:
January 1999‐Present Adjunct Professor Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, Michigan
January 1991‐1997 Adjunct Professor School of Health Science University of La Verne La Verne, California
September 1988‐1991 Core Faculty Member Organizational Behavior, M. A. and Ph.D. Program California School of Professional Psychology, Fresno Fresno, California
September 1988‐1989 Adjunct Professor School of School Work California State University, Fresno Fresno, California
January 1981‐1988 Adjunct Professor
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School of Business and Public Administration California State College, Bakersfield Bakersfield, California
September 1982‐June 1985 Adjunct Professor Institute for Clinical Social Work Berkeley, California
September 1981‐June 1985 Adjunct Professor Department of Human Services Porterville College Porterville, California
August 1979‐June 1980 Adjunct Professor Worden School of Social Work Our Lady of the Lake University of San Antonio El Paso Branch
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:
February 1982‐July 1998 Executive Director/CEO Professional Group for Managed Behavioral Health 2428 H Street Bakersfield, California 93301
September 1976‐Present Private Practice Individuals, groups, children, families, substance abuse, employee assistance service September 1994‐July 1996 Psychologist Wasco State Prison Wasco, California
July 1983‐July 1992 Nursing Management Consultant Memorial Hospital 420 34th Street Bakersfield, California 93301
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September 1983‐June 1987 School Psychotherapist Friends Elementary School 7300 Ming Avenue Bakersfield, California 93309
March 1983‐March 1987 Nursing Management Consultant Mercy Hospital 2215 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, California 93302
January 1983‐1992 Out‐Placement Consultant Tosco, Corporation 5121 Stockdale Highway Bakersfield, California 93309
February 1983‐February 1984 Executive Director Passages Outpatient Alcohol/Drug Services 1000 21st Street Bakersfield, California 93301
July 1980‐February 1983 Director Department of Consultation and Education Employee Assistance Programs Kern View Community Mental Health Center and Hospital 3600 San Dimas Street Bakersfield, California 93301
September 1974‐September 1976 Family Therapist AB‐BE‐NO‐GEE Family Therapist, Community Development with Native American Families Minneapolis, Minnesota
May 1974‐August 1974 Psychiatric Social Worker Mineola Rehabilitation Institute Mineola, New York 11551
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GRANTS FUNDED: $6,035,452.00
CURRENT PROJECTS, GRANTS, COMMISSIONS AND CONTRACTS
1. 2007‐2008 Principle Investigator, County of Los Angeles, Department of Children and Family Services, Inter University Consortium (IUC) Training Services, July 2007‐June 2008 #05‐031‐04, $456,709.00
2. 2007‐2008 Principle Investigator, California Social Work Education Center (CalSWEC) Title IV‐E July 2007‐June 2008, $642,792.51
COMPLETED PROJECTS, GRANTS, COMMISSIONS AND CONTRACTS
3. 2006‐2007 Principle Investigator, County of Los Angeles, Department of Children and Family Services, Inter University Consortium (IUC) Training Services, July 2006‐June 2007 #05‐031‐04, $456,709.00
4. 2005‐2006 Co‐Principle Investigator/Program Evaluator, Adoption Journeys in Massachusetts, Child and Family Services, Fall River, Massachusetts, Program Evaluation of Service Utilization, $56,895.00, July 2005‐June 2006, MSW Program Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater, MA
5. 2002‐2003 Principle Investigator, Public Child Welfare Program, Cabinet for Families and Children, State of Kentucky #2‐NKU‐PCWCP, $11,000.00, July 2002‐June 2003, Department of Social Work, Northern Kentucky University.
6. 2002‐2003 Principle Investigator, Social Service Training Resource Center, Cabinet for Families and Children, #02, NKU‐SSTRC, $121,463.00, July 2002‐June 2003, Department of Social Work, Northern Kentucky University.
7. 2003 Principle Investigator/ Program Director, Conference for an Effective Community Family Centered Substance Abuse Partnership Program, SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration‐Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Services), 1 H13 TI13735‐01, $71,385.00, February 18,19, and 20th, 2003, Department of Social Work and Human Services, Northern Kentucky University.
8. 2002‐2003 Program Evaluator, Community Assets‐Based Development for Latino Children, SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration‐Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Services), #SM54400‐01, $99,991.00, April 2002‐March 2003, Department of Social Work, Northern Kentucky University.
9. 2001‐2002 Principle Investigator, Public Child Welfare Program, Cabinet for Families and Children, State of Kentucky #01‐NKU‐PCFP‐01, $51,782.00, August 2001‐July 2002, Department of Social Work, Northern Kentucky University.
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10. 2001‐2002 Principle Investigator, Social Serves Training Resource Center, Cabinet for Families and Children, State of Kentucky # 01‐NKU‐SSTRC‐02, $87,175.00, August 2001‐July 2002, Department of Social Work, Northern Kentucky University.
11. 2000 Principle Investigator/Project Director, Guardian Ad Litem: Research Study North Dakota Supreme Court #5436‐2110, $15,000.00, June 2000 through August 2000, Child Welfare Research Bureau, Department of Social Work, University of North Dakota.
12. 1999 Project Director, Community‐Based Primary Health Care with Emphasis on Health Professions Education with NIS, $350,000.00, June 1999 (Project Partner‐Social Work). School of Nursing, University of North Dakota.
13. 1998‐1999 Principle Investigator/ Project Director, Family Preservation Study, North Dakota Department of Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services #455‐01886, $56,501.00, 1998‐1999, Child Welfare Research Bureau, Department of Social Work, University of North Dakota.
14. 1998‐1999 Principle Investigator/ Project Director, Needs Assessment for Family Preservation, North Dakota Department of Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services #455‐01186, $6,510.00, November 1998 through January 1999, Child Welfare Research Bureau, Department of Social Work, University of North Dakota.
15. 1993‐1998 Principle Investigator/ Project Director, County Mental Health Services for Kings County—Demonstration Project, Employee Assistance Services #25,9398, $125,000.00, July 1993‐June 1998, County of Kings, Hanford, California, Professional Group.
16. 1992‐1997 Principle Investigator/ Project Director, County Mental Health Services—Employee Benefits/Managed Mental Health—Substance Abuse Services—Demonstration Project #211,9297, $1,000,000.00, July 1992‐June 1997, County of Kern, Bakersfield, California, Professional Group.
17. 1992‐1995 Principle Investigator/ Project Director, City of Bakersfield, Employee Benefits Mental Health Services, #88‐92‐95, $85,000.00, July 1992‐June 1995, City of Bakersfield, Bakersfield, California, Professional Group.
18. 1990‐1993 Principle Investigator/ Project Director, County Mental Health Services for Kings County—Demonstration Project, Employee Assistance Services #77‐90‐93, $66,000.00, July 1990‐June 1993, County of Kings, Hanford, California, Professional Group.
19. 1989‐1992 Principle Investigator/ Project Director, City of Bakersfield, Employee Benefits Mental Health Services, #17‐89‐90‐91, $85,000.00, July 1989‐June 1992, City of Bakersfield, Bakersfield, California, Professional Group.
20. 1987‐1992 Principle Investigator/ Project Director, County Mental Health Services, Employee Benefits/Managed Mental Health Services, Demonstration Project #122‐87/88/89/90/91, $1,000,000.00, July 1987‐June 1992, County of Kern, Bakersfield, California, Professional Group.
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21. 1987‐1989 Principle Investigator/ Project Director, City of Bakersfield, Employee Benefits Mental Health Services, #33‐87‐88‐89, $75,000.00, July 1987‐June 1989, City of Bakersfield, Bakersfield, California, Professional Group.
22. 1985‐1987 Principle Investigator/ Project Director, County Mental Health Services for Kern County—Demonstration Project, Employee Assistance Services #47‐85‐86‐87, $375,000.00, July 1985‐June 1987, County of Kern, Bakersfield, California, Professional Group.
23. 1984‐1985 Principle Investigator/ Project Director, County Mental Health Services for Kern County—Demonstration Project, Employee Assistance Services #22‐84, $125,000.00, July 1984‐June 1985, County of Kern, Bakersfield, California, Professional Group.
24. 1980‐1981 Principle Investigator/ Project Director, Consultant and Education Grant, NIMH#09‐H‐001376‐01, $96,125.00, 1980‐1981, Kern View Community Mental Health Center, Bakersfield, California.
25. 1981‐1982 Principle Investigator/ Project Director, Consultant and Education Grant, NIMH#09‐H‐001379‐3‐0, $80,878.00, l981‐1982, Kern View Community Mental Health Center, Bakersfield California.
26. 1979‐1980 Principle Investigator/ Project Director of Title XX Training Grant 385‐56‐804, Texas Department of Human Resources, $384,756.00, 1979‐1980, University of Texas, El Paso, El Paso, Texas.
27. 1979 Principle Investigator/ Project Director of Title XX Needs Assessment 031‐29‐P‐00, Texas Department of Human Resources, "Study of El Paso Manpower Needs and Congruence of Program Goals and Service Delivery," $31,780.00, May 1979, University of Texas, El Paso, El Paso, Texas.
28. 1979 Principle Investigator/ Project Director of Continuing Education Grant, 28B‐80, Immigration Issues Affecting Human Service Workers, University of Texas at El Paso, Social Work Programs, $16,000.00, September 10, 11, and 12, 1979, El Paso, Texas.
GRANTS SUBMITTED, BUT NOT FUNDED
2000 Principle Investigator/Project Director, Research Grant: Child Neglect: Causation Factors in Rural/Frontier/Reservation Communities, $2,354,041.00, Department of Health and Human Services: Public Health Services, OD‐99‐006, 7‐1‐2000, Department of Social Work, University of North Dakota.
GRANT REVIEWER:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 1997‐Present
EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARDS:
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Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work 2006‐2008
Hazeldon Education Services 1997‐Present
LICENSURE: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, California LCS 9715 November 1982‐Present
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Lic. #3300 North Dakota September 1999‐2004
Registered Insurance Administrator, California OB30764 September 1994‐Present
CERTIFICATIONS: Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work, #004013, 1988‐Present NASW Register of Clinical Social Workers, #021496, 1987‐Present NASW Register of Clinical Social Workers, as a Qualified Clinical Social Worker, 1991‐Present Certified Employee Assistance Professional (Employee Assistance Certification Commission, ALMACA), 1982‐Present Certified Substance Abuse Professional, Department of Transportation (DOT), 1994‐Present
PUBLICATIONS
BOOKS:
Decker, James T., Males and Psychological Pain and Trauma: Real Men Don’t Cry, But They Drink, (under contract with The Haworth Press Inc.), Binghamton, NY. Expected publication date is 2008.
JURIED JOURNAL ARTICLES:
1. Levin, A. & Decker, J. T., “The Assessment of Staff Satisfaction as compared to client
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satisfaction in two departments of social service residential treatment facilities” Special edition of Journal of Social Work for Children and Youth, Volume 23, Spring, 2008 (In Press).
2. Decker, J. T., Brenner, M., & Murtagh, Mike, “Are baccalaureate level social workers who graduate from accredited BSW programs prepared to enter into positions working in the alcohol and other drug treatment programs?” Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation, pp.25‐38 Volume 4, Number 3, 2005.
3. Decker, J. T., McMormill, K., Lowe, C., & Elliott, W., “Alcoholism treatment: What roads to recovery will be traveled in the 21st century?” Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation, pp. 45‐63, Volume 2, Issue 4, 2003.
4. Decker, J. T., Aarestad, D., Elliott, W., & Lowe, C., “Chemical sensitivity in the workplace,” Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation, pp. 45‐61, Volume 1, Issue 4, 2002.
5. Decker, J.T., Bailey, T. L., & Westergaad, N., “Burnout amongst childcare workers,” Journal of Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, pp. 61‐75, Volume19 Number 4, 2002.
6. Decker, J.T., & Heitkamp, T., "Disaster, a community narrative: The melt and flow of emotions," Rural Community Mental Health, pp. 24‐27, Volume 25, Number 4, Fall 2000.
7. Decker, J.T., Bailey, T.L., Red Horse, J.G., & Heitkamp, T., "Profiling intensive in‐home treatment devices: Do they work? A ten‐year study," Journal of Children and Poverty, pp. 21‐31, Volume 6, Number 1, March 2000.
8. Decker, J. T., Bailey, T. L., Red Horse, J. G., & Heitkamp, T., "A client centered satisfaction report: Analysis of client/parent survey for intensive in‐home family service program," The North Dakota Journal of Human Services, pp. 13‐19, Volume 2, Number 3, May 1999.
9. Starrett, R. A., Rodgers, D., & Decker, J. T., “The self‐reliant behavior of the hispanic elderly in comparison to their use of formal mental health helping networks,” Clinical Gerontologist, pp.157‐170, 11, 2, 1992.
10. Starrett, R. A., Bresler, C., Decker, J.T., Walters, G., & Rogers, D., "The role of environmental awareness and support networks in hispanic elderly's use of social services," Journal of Community Psychology, pp. 218‐277, Volume 18, No 3 1990.
11. Starrett, R. A., Todd, A.M., Keller, W. J., Decker, J.T., & Rogers, D., "The informal mental health network of the hispanic elderly: A causal model," California Sociologist, pp. 45‐64, Volume 1, Number 12, 1989.
12. Starrett, R. A., Todd, A. M., Decker, J.T., & Walters, G., "The use of formal helping networks to meet the psychological needs of the hispanic elderly," Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, pp. 259‐273, Volume II, Number 3, August 1989.
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13. Starrett, R. A., Decker, J. T., Araujo, A., & Walters, G., "The Cuban elderly and their social service utilization behavior," Journal of Applied Gerontology, pp. 69‐85, Volume 8, Number 1, March 1989.
14. Starrett, R., Decker, J.T., Connolly, M. P., & Araujo, A., "The crime reporting behavior of hispanic older persons: A casual model," Journal for Criminal Justice, pp. 413‐423, Volume 16, Number 5, 1988.
15. Starrett, R.A. & Decker, J.T., "The utilization of social services by the Mexican‐American elderly," Journal of Gerontological Social Work, pp. 87‐101, Volume 9, Number 4, Summer 1988.
16. Starrett, R.A., Decker, J.T., Araujo, A., & Walters, G., "Social service utilization behavior of USA mainland Puerto Rican elderly: A casual model," Journal of Aging and Society, pp. 445‐458, Volume 7, Number 1, March 1987. 17. Decker, J.T., Starrett, R. A., and Red Horse, J. G., "A cost effective evaluation model for employee assistance programs," Social Work, pp. 391‐393, Volume 31, Number 5, Sept/Oct 1986.
18. Starrett, R.A. & Decker, J. T., "The utilization of discretionary services by the Hispanic elderly," California Sociologist, pp. 159‐180, Volume 7, Number 2, Summer 1984.
19. Decker, J.T., "Local firms relieving work‐related stress," pg. 45, Bakersfield Business Quarterly, January 1984.
20. Decker, J. T., Red Horse, J.G., Green, R.D., & Starrett, R. A., "The wife of the alcoholic: Sexist stereotypes in the alcoholism literature," Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, pp. 462‐471, Volume 10, Number 3, September 1982.
21. Decker, James T., "Employee assistance programs: Services to rural private industrial corporations," pp. 32‐35, EAP Digest, Performance Resource Press, Inc., May/June 1982.
22. Decker, James T., "The adolescent alcohol user, misuser, and abuser," pp. 126‐138, Social Welfare Forum, 1979.
23. Toseland, R. W., Decker, J.T. & Bliesner, J., "A community outreach program for socially isolated older persons," pp. 21‐224, Journal of Gerontological Social Work, Volume 1, Number 3, 1979.
24. Decker, J. T. &Red Horse, J.G., "The principle of general systems theory applied to the medical model: who benefits," pp. 144‐153, Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, Volume 11, Number 3, 1979.
25. Red Horse, J.G., Lewis, R., Feit, M., and Decker, J.T., "Urban indian family behavior: Implications for human services delivery models," pp. 67‐72, Social Casework, Volume 59, Number 2, February 1978.
26. Decker, J.T., Red Horse, J. G., and Lucas, G.R., "The advising system: An alternative model to the evaluation of self‐directed learning," pp. 68‐74, Alternative Higher Education Journal of Research and Development, Volume 111, Number 2, Spring 1978.
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27. Decker, J.T., "Urban american family practice: The role of grandparents in social service programs," p.15, Generations: Western Gerontological Society, Fall 1977.
28. Decker, J. T., Red Horse, J.G., Lucas, G. R., and Adams, J.P., "In search of a consistency model for evaluation of student performance in non‐traditional education," pp. 145‐150, Alternative Higher Education Journal of Research and Development, Volume 11, Number 2, Winter 1977.
29. Decker, J.T., Eldred, M., "A self‐directed learning: From traditional to non‐traditional education," pp. 33‐37, New Directions in Teaching, Volume 5, Number 4, Spring 1977.
BOOK CHAPTERS:
1. Starrett, R. A., Rogers, D., and Decker, J. T. (1992). The self‐reliant behavior of the Hispanic elderly in comparison to their use of formal mental helping networks. In T.L. Brick (Ed.), Hispanic Aged Mental Health.
2. Starrett, R.A. & Decker, J. T. (1982) The utilization of social services by the Mexican‐American elderly. In R. Dobrof(Ed.), Ethnicity and Gerontological Social Work, The Hawthorn Press, 1986.
3. Red Horse, J.G., Lewis, R., Feit, M., Decker, J. T.,(1981). Family behavior of urban American Indians in R.H. Dana (Ed.), Human Services for Cultural Minorities, Baltimore University Park Press, 1981.
4. Red Horse, J. G., Lewis, R., Feit, M., Decker, J.T. (1980). Family behavior of urban American Indians. In J. McWhirter (Ed.)Source Book for Problem Solving With Families: A Book of Readings, Department of Economic Security.
5. Red Horse, J. G., Lewis, R., Feit, M., Decker, J.T. (1979).Family behavior of Urban American Indians. In Compton, Beulah, Galaway & Burt(Ed.) Social Work Processes, Dorsey Press.
6. Red Horse, J.G., Lewis, R., Feit, M., Decker, J. T. (1979). Family behavior of urban American Indians. In G. Henderson (Ed.), Understanding and Counseling Ethnic Minorities, Charles C. Thomas Publisher.
MONOGRAPHS:
1. Decker, James T., Brenner, Mark J. “Report on Service Utilization for Adoption Journeys: Child and Family Services, Fall River, MA. October 2006.
2. Decker, James T., Martinez, C., Red Horse, J. G., Elliott, W. L., Shingobe, J. A., Gile‐Aubid, C., Staples, L., Cook, A. L., & Wheeler, B. J., “Natural Helping Networks: A System of Care and Family
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Partnerships for Substance Abuse Treatment: A Workbook,”CSAT/SAMHSA, February 2003, Grant # H13 TII 3735‐01.
3. Decker, James T., Bailey, Tammy L., "Guardian Ad Litem: Analysis of a Model Program," North Dakota Supreme Court, September 2000, Grant #5436‐2110.
4. Decker, James T., “Lead Center Future Leaders Project: A Five Year Study: Final Report,” Child Welfare Research Center, Grant # 06/01/02, North Dakota Lead Center.
5. Decker, James T., Bailey, Tammy L., Tierney, Frances M., Boots, Anna, "A Client Satisfaction Report: Analysis of Client/Parent Survey for Intensive In‐Home Family Service Programs," North Dakota Department of Human Services, Children and Family Services Division, September 1998, Grant #455‐01886.
6. Decker, James T., Bailey, Tammy L., Heitkamp, Thomasine, Tierney, Frances, "Profiling Family Preservation Efforts," North Dakota Department of Human Services, Children and Family Services Division, October 1998, Grant #455‐01886.
7. Tierney, Frances, Decker, James T., Gowan, Jodi, "North Dakota's Children: A Chart Book Perspective 1997,” North Dakota Department of Human Services, Children and Family Services Division, October 1998, Grant #455‐01886.
8. Decker, James T., Red Horse, John G., in (Eds.) Linda Kushnef., "Integrating Health promotion Concepts Into High Stress Work Settings," Organizational Development at the Crest of Occupational Social Work, NASW Publication, Massachusetts Chapter, 1987.
9. Red Horse, John G., Decker, James T., in (Ed.) Carol Marquis‐Banes, "Brief Strategy: A Conceptual Framework for Para‐Professional Training." Toward a Theoretical Model in American Indian Mental Health, Urban Indian Resource Center, Oakland, CA, 1984.
10. Red Horse, John G., Decker, James T., in (Ed.) Edwin Gonzales‐Santin, "Training American Indian Para‐Professionals in Family Counseling," Multi‐Cultural Rural Mental Health Training Grant, School of Social Work Arizona State University in "Rural Mental Health: An Analysis of Policies, Practice, and Issues in the Southwest," September 1983, NIMH 5 TO 1MH 16459‐03.
11. Red Horse, John G., Red Horse, Yvonne, Neubeck, Eva, Decker, James T., in (Ed.) Yvonne Red Horse, "A Cultural Network Model: Perspectives from an Urban American Youth Project in Traditional and Non‐Traditional Community Mental Health Services with American Indians," American Indian Projects for Community Development, NIMH MH 12952‐08 1981.
12. Decker, James T., Red Horse, John G., Starrett, Richard A., "An Evaluation of Administrative and Program Needs for Improvement of Service Delivery Systems to Minority Consumers," The University of Texas at El Paso, Social Work Center for Continuing Education, Title XX 031‐29‐P‐00, 1979.
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13. Decker, James T., Red Horse, John G., "A Manpower, Needs Assessment Training Evaluation for Texas Department of Human Resources: Regions III and XII," The University of Texas El Paso, Social Work Center for Continuing Education, Title XX 031‐29‐P‐00, 1979.
14. Red Horse, John G., Decker, James T., Gibbs‐Steebr, Robert, Ledingham, John, "Blidagimo: A Message from the National Indian Colloquium of the Cultural and Structural Integrity of the Indian Family," Cura, University of Minnesota, 1978.
15. Decker, James T., "High School Students in College," University Without Walls, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1976.
ABSTRACTS:
1. "The Mental Health Behavior of the Hispanic Elderly: A Comparison of Use of Professional, Physician and Church," with R. Starrett, R. DeLeon. The Gerontologist, 30, 1990.
2. "An Examination of the Relationship Between Mental Health Problems and the Use of Formal Mental Health Studies by the Hispanic Elderly," with R. Starrett, A. Todd, G. Walter, L. DeLeon. The Gerontolgist, 29, 302a, 1989.
3. "Mexican American Elderly, Mental Health and Health Behavior," with C. Mindel, R. Wright. (Abstracted). The Gerontologist, 27, 2, 1987.
4. "The Utilization of Police Services by the Hispanic Elderly: A Casual Model," with R. Wright, C. Mindel. (Abstracted). The Gerontologist, 26, 236a‐237a, 1986.
5. "The Utilization of Social Services by the Mexican‐American Elderly," ERIC Reports Ed. 262950, April 1986.
6. "The Cuban Elderly and Their Service Utilization Behavior," with Roosevelt Wright, Jr. and Charles Mindel, ERIC Reports CG 018782, Ed. 265 458, February 1986.
7. "The Use of Discretionary Services by the Hispanic Elderly," (Abstracted). Sociological Abstracts, 1985.
8. "The Impact of Social Support Systems Upon the Psychological Well‐Being of the Hispanic Elderly," with Richard Starrett, (Abstracted). ERIC Reports RC 015 298, October 1985.
9. "The Informal Mental Health Networks of the Hispanic Elderly," with R. Starrett, (Abstracted). ERIC Reports RC 105 301, October 1985.
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KEYNOTE ADDRESSES
“Compassion Fatigue: Managing Social Work Burn‐out,” NASW‐CA San Fernando Valley Local Unit, Region G, Van Nuys, CA, November 3, 2006.
“Integrating Dream Work into Clinical Practice,” Annual Southwest Virginia NASW Conference, Roanoke, VA, March 11, 2002.
“Commencement Speaker,” 1st Annual MSW Graduation, Department of Social Work, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, May 5th, 2001.
"Post Traumatic Stress: Practice Concepts for Postal Workers," 4th Annual Regional Postmaster General Conference, Bakersfield, California, September 27, 1991.
"Defining Concepts: After the Trauma,” 3rd Annual Regional Postmaster General Conference,” Bakersfield, California, June 16, 1990.
"Stress for Success," 2nd Annual Regional Postmaster General's Conference on Affirmation Action Issues," Bakersfield, California, July 19, 1989.
"Stress in the Workplace," 1st Annual Regional Postmaster General's Conference on Health and Family Issues, Bakersfield, California, April 10, 1988.
"Integrating Health Promotion Concepts into EAP Programs,” Annual Western Social Sciences Conference, Denver, Colorado, April 22, 1988.
“Children of the Undocumented Worker: Who Pays?" National Board of YWCA Learning Center, El Paso, Texas, January 24, 1980.
"Evaluation of Social Service and Immigration Issues," Conference on Immigration Issues, The University of Texas, El Paso, El Paso, Texas, September 10, 1979.
"Male Conscience Raising," Second Annual Sexuality Conference University of Texas at El Paso and El Paso Chapter of NASW, El Paso, Texas, November 4, 1978
SELECTED PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
2007 Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., “Developing Sustainable International Graduate Programs,” 2007 APM CSWE Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA. October, 28, 2007.
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Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., “Developing Graduate Social Work Education in Former Soviet Republics,” 15th International Symposium, Hosted by Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China, July 17, 2007.
Panel‐Invited Decker, James T., “Alliances with International Partners,” Conference on International Social Work, Boston College, Boston, MA., March 11, 2007.
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., ”Rewriting Stories, Changing Beliefs: The Use of Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with the Aging,” 2007 joint Conference of the American Society on Aging and the National Council on Aging, Chicago, Ill., March 8, 2007.
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., “A hands on Mentoring Model to Guide Your Research, Teaching and Community Service,” “We Count!—Documenting our Progress and Success” 2007 California State University, Northridge Faculty Retreat, Oxnard, CA., January 23, 2007
2006 Workshop‐Invited (2 sessions) Decker, James T., “British Social Work versus United States Social Work models: Integrating both models into a Georgia and former Soviet Union Republics International Graduate Curriculum, Cross Regional Discipline Meeting of AFP Fellows Social Work and Psychology, International Higher Education Support Program, Open Society Institute, Tbilisi University, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, November 18, 2006.
Workshop‐Invited (2 sessions) Decker, James T., “What is the Future of Graduate Social Work in Georgia and other former Soviet Union Republics, Cross Regional Discipline Meeting of AFP Fellows Social Work and Psychology, International Higher Education Support Program, Open Society Institute, Tbilisi University, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, November 19, 2006.
Workshop‐Invited (4 Sessions) Decker, James T., Sadzaglishvili, Shorena, “Social Work Practice and Field Education,” Academic Fellowship Program (AFP), International Higher Education Support Program, Open Society Institute, Tbilisi University, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, May 8‐11, 2006
Paper‐ Juried Decker, James T., Brenner, Mark, “Are Baccalaureate Level Social Workers prepared to work in the AOD Program?”, 2006 APM CSWE Annual Conference, Chicago, Illinois, February 17th, 2006.
Paper‐Invited Decker, James T., “Challenges in Graduate Social Work Program Management,” Academic Fellowship Program (AFP) Caucasus Conference, Tbilisi University, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, March 3rd, 2006.
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Paper‐Invited Decker, James T., “Curriculum Development for Field Instruction and Community Practice,” Academic Fellowship Program (AFP) Caucasus Conference, Tbilisi University, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, March 4th, 2006.
2005
Paper‐Invited Decker, James T., “Developing Graduate Social Work Courses and Research Projects for New MSW Programs,” 2005 Academic Fellowship Program (AFP) Caucasus Conference, Tbilisi University, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, September 29, 2005.
Paper‐Invited Decker, James T., “International Publications‐Opportunities and Processes,” 2005 Academic Fellowship Program (AFP) Caucasus Conference, Tbilisi University, Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, October 2, 2005.
Paper‐ Juried Decker, James T., Red Horse, John G., “Natural Helping Networks: An American Indian and African American Culturally Competent Model of Practice, 15th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, Boston MA., April 20, 2005
Paper‐ Juried Decker, James T, Gentlewarrior, Sabrina, Chemical Sensitivity in the Workplace,” IPSI‐ 2005 Hawaii Conference, Waikolo, HI, January 7, 2005.
2004
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T. “Hardship and Hope: Rewards of Care‐giving,” 2004 Joint Conference of the American Society on Aging and The National Council on the Aging, San Francisco, CA, April 17, 2004
2003
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., Lowe, Charles, “Self‐Care: Stop and Listen to the Stories of this So‐Journ,” 6th International Conference on Care Management, Care Management in an Aging Society, American Society on Aging, Philadelphia, PA., October 27, 2003.
Paper‐Juried Red Horse, John G., Decker, James T., “Community Research or Partnership in Action Research,” 2003 National Indian Child Welfare Conference, Washington, D.C., July 16, 2003.
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Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., Bailey, Tammy L., Milner, Marleen, Lowe, Charles, “Self‐Care: Making Our World a Good Place to Grow Old: Stop and Listen to the Stories and Dreams,” 2003 Joint Conference of the National Council on the Aging and the American Society on Aging, Chicago, Ill., March 14, 2003.
2002
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., “Chemical Sensitivity in the Work Place,” Kentucky Association of Social Work Educators Annual Meeting, Pleasant Hill, Kentucky, November 15, 2002
Workshop (Two Sessions) Decker, James T., “Care‐giving, Unexpected Discoveries,” Pennsylvania Department of Aging and the Institute on Aging at Temple University, Enrichment Training Conference on Aging Issues, Harrisburg, PA., June 13, 2002.
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., Bailey, Tammy L., White, Susan, “Hardship and Hope: Rewards of Caregiving: A Choice‐A Perception‐A Reciprocal Relationship,” 2002 Joint Conference of The National Council on the Aging and the American Society on Aging, Denver, CO., April 5, 2002.
2001
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., “Self‐Care: Talk the Talk or Walk the Walk,” 19th Annual Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors Conference, Denver, CO., November 2, 2001.
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., “Storytelling: Using Clients Stories to Enhance your Treatment and Self‐Care,” The Creative Impulse In Therapy: A Holistic Approach, 3rd Annual Radford University Counseling Psychology Conference and Institute, Abingdon, VA., June 6, 2001.
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., Kossak, Susan, Bailey, Tammy L., Starrett, Richard, "Self‐Care: Stop and Listen to Yourself," 40th Annual Clinical Conference of the International Conference for the Advancement of Private Practice in Clinical Social Work, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 5, 2001.
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., Starrett, Richard, “Self‐Care: You or Your Client‐Who Comes First?” 26th National Institute on Human Services in Rural Areas, Austin, TX., June 1, 2001
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., Kossak, Susan, Starrett, Richard, "Self‐Care: Myth and Reality," First National Conference of the Child Welfare Institute: Celebrating Child Welfare, Radford, Virginia, May 21, 2001.
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Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., Muhlhauser, Tara L., "The Social Worker in Court: Swearing 101," Thirteenth National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 25, 2001.
Paper‐Juried Bailey, Tammy L., Decker, James T., Eaton, Charissa, “Caregivers’ Perspectives: Caring for a Spouse with Dementia,” Third Annual Care‐Net II Conference 2001, Valdosta, GA, April 19, 2001.
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., Bailey, Tammy L., Starrett, Richard, "Unexpected Discoveries: Perceptions of Caring," First Joint Conference of the American Society on Aging and the National Council on the Aging, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 9, 2001
2000 Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., Bailey, Tammy L., Starrett, Richard, "Ethical Issues in Determining Alcoholism Treatment Methods," Addictions 2000 Congress: Prevention of Substance Abuse Problems: Directions for the Next Millennium, Hyannis, Massachusetts, September 23, 2000.
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., Bailey, Tammy L., "Cultural Differences in Drinking Patterns Between Rural Communities in Saskatchewan Canada, and Rural Communities in North Dakota, United States," Addictions 2000 Congress: Prevention of Substance Abuse Problems: Directions for the Next Millennium, Hyannis, Massachusetts, September 23, 2000.
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., "Integrating Lessons Learned in Delivering Distance Education into a New Program," Fourth Annual Technology Conference for Social Work Education and Practice, Charleston, North Carolina, August 29, 2000.
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., Starrett, Richard, "The Deployment of Social Workers in a Full Service School Model," Annual Joint Conference of the International Federation of Social Workers and the International Association of School Social Work, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, July 29, 2000.
Workshop (Three Sessions) Decker, James T., "Self‐Care: Stop and Listen," Western Regional Institute, Alliance for Children and Families, Pacific Grove, California, June 12‐13‐14, 2000.
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., "Gender Differences," North Dakota Community Action Association 2000 Conference, New Millennium‐New Attitude, Grand Forks, North Dakota, May 17, 2000.
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Workshop Decker, James T., Bailey, Tammy L., "Self Care: Stop and Listen to the Stories of the Sojourn," American Society on Aging 46th Annual Meeting: Passages Through Time: Facing Change, Finding Meaning, San Diego, California, March 25‐28, 2000.
Paper‐Juried Hoover, John, Decker, James T., Starrett, Richard, "The Allocation of Resources for the Benefit of Inclusive School Practices: The Deployment of Social Workers and Counselors in a Full Service School Model," PAC RIM 2000 Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 6, 2000.
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., Hoover, John, "Tourette's Syndrome," PAC RIM 2000 Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 7, 2007.
1999
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., "Men and Male Issue: A Need for Inclusion in Social Work Practice," 26th AASW National Conference, Brisbane, Australia, September 26, 1999.
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., "Substance Abuse: The Hijacked Brain," Achieving the Healing Community: Uniting Elders and Professionals, Conference Sponsored by SAMHSA, Prior Lake, Minnesota, September 16, 1999.
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., Bailey, Tammy L., "Family Preservation Efforts: A Ten Year Study," Seventh Annual Social Work Symposium, University of North Carolina, Pembroke, North Carolina, March 26, 1999.
Poster Decker, James T., Bailey, Tammy L., and Heitkamp, Thomasine, "Profiling Family Preservation Efforts,” 1999 Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health, Bismarck, North Dakota, March 16‐18, 1999.
Poster Decker, James T., Bailey, Tammy L., and Heitkamp, Thomasine, "Analysis of Client/Parent Survey for Intensive In‐Home Family Therapy Services," 1999 Dakota Conference on Rural and Public Health, Bismarck, North Dakota, March 16‐18, 1999.
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., and Bailey, Tammy L., "Profiling Family Preservation Efforts," American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, San Antonio, Texas, June 2‐4, 1999.
Poster Decker, James T. and Bailey, Tammy L., "Analysis of Client/Parent Survey for Intensive In‐Home Family Services," Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, San Antonio, Texas, June 2‐4, 1999.
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Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., "Transcending the Gender Paradigm: Understanding Therapic Issues Related to Transgender Clients," Out on the Prairie Conference, University of North Dakota, Department of Social Work, Grand Forks, North Dakota, June 26, 1999.
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., and Bailey, Tammy L., "In‐Home Family Therapy Services," 24th National Institute on Social Work and Human Services in Rural Areas, Princess Anne, Maryland, July 26, 1999.
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., "Natural Disaster Trauma: After‐the‐Fact Prevention of Post‐Traumatic Stress Disorder," The National Association of Rural Mental Health, Bloomington, Minnesota, August 9, 1999.
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., "Intensive In‐Home Services—Do They Work: A Ten‐Year Study,” 1999 Family Preservation Institute Conference, Austin, Texas, September 28, 1999.
ANNUAL PROGRAM MEETING OF THE COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION: JURIED
Paper‐Juried Red Horse, John G., Decker, James T., Peralta, Felipe, "Using the Indian and Chicano Family as a Theoretical Base to Develop an Integrative Practice Model," Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Los Angeles, California, March 11, 1980.
Paper‐Juried Red Horse, John G., Decker, James T., "Development of Native American Network Counseling Models Working With Families Within a Health Setting," Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 28, 1979.
WORKSHOP Red Horse, John G., Decker, James T., "Urban Indian Family Behavior: Natural Networking," 10th Annual Conference of the National Federation of Student Social Workers, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 2, 1978.
Paper‐Juried Red Horse, John G., Decker, James T., "Curriculum Development: Development of Native American Field Experience Models," Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Phoenix, Arizona, February 28, 1977, with John G. Red Horse.
WORKSHOP Decker, James T., Carol Angell, Julie Kenny, Alan Sherer, and Ted Benjamin. "Teaching for Change Versus Teaching for Social Control," Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Phoenix, Arizona, February 27, 1977.
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NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOCIAL WELFARE: JURIED
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., "An Analysis of Chicano/Mexican‐American Single Parent Needs: Using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs of Development Counseling Models," 107th Annual Forum of the National Conference on Social Welfare, May 1980.
Paper‐Juried Decker, James T., "The Adolescent Alcohol User, Misuser, and Abuser," 106th Annual Forum of the National Conference on Social Welfare, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 16, 1979.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS: JURIED
Paper‐Juried "Integrating Health Promotion Concepts into Debriefing Sessions Within High Stress Work Settings," 1988 Massachusetts NASW Occupational Social Work Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, May 7, 1988.
Paper‐Juried "From Entry to Exit: The Employee Assistance (EAP) Process," 1986 NASW Statewide Conference Meeting, San Diego, California, May 2‐4, 1986.
Paper‐Juried "A Beginning Perspective on Employee Assistance Programs: Steps to Take and Issues to Consider in Setting Up Employee Assistance Programs," 1986 NASW Occupational Social Work Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, May 29, 1986.
Paper‐Juried "Development of a Troubled Employee Survey to Enhance Marketing of Employee Assistance Programs," 1985 NASW Occupational Social Work Conference, Boston, Massachusetts, June 1, 1985.
Paper‐Juried "Integrating Process Evaluation into Cost Benefit Models for Employee Assistance Programs," 1984 NASW Health Conference, Washington, DC, June 12, 1984, with Richard Starrett and John Red Horse.
Paper‐Juried "Networking: An Innovative Strategy for Social Work Intervention," 1979 NASW Symposium, San Antonio, Texas, November 16, 1979.
Paper‐Juried "The Growth of Undergraduate Social Work Education," School of Social Work, The University of Texas at El Paso and El Paso Chapter of NASW, El Paso, Texas, April, 1978.
Paper‐Juried "Alternative Services: What's Happened 1970‐76," San Diego NASW Chapter, San Diego, California, November 4, 1976, with Jack Stump and Gary Ulrich.
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GERONTOLOGICAL MEETINGS: JURIED
Paper‐Juried "The Mental Health Behavior of the Hispanic Elderly: A Comparison of Use of Professional, Physician and Church," The Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society, Boston, Massachusetts, November 1990, with R. Starrett, D. Rogers, and L. DeLeon.
Paper‐Juried
"Comparing the Formal and Informal Use of Mental Health Service on the Hispanic Elderly," The Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society, Boston, Massachusetts, November 1990, with R. Starrett, R. Wright, C. Mindel and A. Todd.
Paper‐Juried
"Health Service Utilization Behavior of the Native American Elderly," International Association of Gerontology, Acapulco, Mexico, June 1989, with Richard Starrett.
Paper‐Juried "Integrating Aging with Health Promotion Concepts into Employee Assistance Programs," Annual Meeting of the American Society on Aging, Washington, DC, March 1989, with Richard Starrett.
Paper‐Juried "A Casual Model to Explain Self‐Reliance Among the Hispanic Elderly to Resolve Their Mental Health Problems," The Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society, San Francisco, California, November 1988, with R. Starrett, A. Todd, G. Walters, and C. Bresler.
Paper‐Juried "Factors Differentiating Use of Mental Health Services Among Hispanic Elderly with Family Problems," The Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society, San Francisco, California, November 1988, with R. Starrett, A. Brambila, A. Todd, and G. Walters.
Paper‐Juried "Factors Differentiating Use of Mental Services Among Hispanic Elderly with Family Problems," Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society, San Francisco, California, November 1988, with Richard Starrett.
Paper‐Juried "Formal and Informal Coping Styles of Depression Among Hispanic Elderly," Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society, San Francisco, California, November 1988, with Richard Starrett.
Paper‐Juried "Factors Predicting Why the Elderly Use Home Health Care Services," 34th Annual Meeting of the American Society on Aging, San Diego, California, March 21, 1988.
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Paper‐Juried "Native American Elderly's Mental Health and Health Behavior," 40th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society, Washington, DC, November 1987, with R. Starrett.
Paper‐Juried "The Utilization of Police Services by the Hispanic Elderly: A Causal Model," The 39th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society, Chicago, Illinois, November 1986, with Richard Starrett.
Paper‐Juried "Predicting Why the Elderly Use Home Health Care," 32d Annual Meeting of the American Society on Aging, San Francisco, California, March 23, 1986, with Richard Starrett.
Paper‐Juried "The Puerto Rican and Cuban Elderly and Their Differential Use of Social Services," 32d Annual Meeting of the American Society on Aging, San Francisco, California, March 24, 1986, with Richard Starrett.
Paper‐Juried "The Hispanic Elderly and Their Pattern of Community Mental Health Service Use," 32d Annual Meeting of the American Society on Aging, San Francisco, California, March 25, 1986, with Richard Starrett.
Paper‐Juried "The Impact of Social Support Systems Upon the Psychological Well‐Being of the Hispanic Elderly," 31st Annual Meeting of the Western Gerontological Society, Denver, Colorado, March 19, 1986.
Paper‐Juried "The Utilization of Informal Mental Health Supportive Services by the Hispanic Elderly," 30th Annual Meeting of the Western Gerontological Society, Anaheim, California, March 19‐21, 1984, with Richard Starrett and John Red Horse.
Paper‐Juried "The Utilization of Social Services by the Hispanic Elderly," Southwest Aging Society, New Orleans, Louisiana, September 10, 1983.
Paper‐Juried "A Community Networking Program for Native American Older Persons," 25th Annual Meeting of the Western Gerontological Society, San Francisco, California, May 1, 1979, with John G. Red Horse.
WORKSHOP "Neighborhood Support Systems and Alternative Living Arrangements," 23d Annual Meeting of the Western Gerontological Society, Denver, Colorado, March 22, 1977.
GOVERNMENT WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOP‐INVITED
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"Curriculum Development: Development of a Child Abuse Teaching Model for Migrant Children," Texas Migrant Council Symposium, San Antonio, Texas, August 21, 1979.
WORKSHOP‐INVITED "The Indian Family, Social Costs of Maltreatment," National Workshop on Institutional Abuse, Cornell University, June 6‐8, 1977, with John G. Red Horse.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS: JURIED
Paper‐Juried "Consultation and Education Services to Private Industrial Corporations," 1982 National Conference of Community Mental Health Centers Annual Meeting, New York, New York, March 11, 1982.
Paper‐Juried "Development of an Employee Assistance Program Management Information and Evaluation System," 1982 National Conference of Community Mental Health Centers Annual Meeting, New York, New York, March 12, 1982.
WORKSHOP "Organizational Networking of Rural Rape Victims," 3d Annual Consultation and Education Conference, National Council of Community Mental Health Centers, Dallas, Texas, April 1981.
ALCOHOLISM CONFERENCES: JURIED
Paper‐Juried "Gate‐Keeping: Cost Effectiveness Analysis of Chemical Dependency Program," Annual Employee Relations and Labor Relations Management Personnel Association Conference, Monterey, California, November 1990, with Richard Starrett.
Paper‐Juried "Worker Stress: Behavioral Approach for Prevention," National Association of Purchasing Management, Regional Conference, Bakersfield, California, August 12, 1990, with Richard Starrett.
Paper‐Juried "Integrating a Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Concept into High Stress Work Settings," 1988 Western Regional ALMACA Conference, Palm Springs, California, April 12, 1988.
Paper‐Juried "Integrating Health Promotion Concepts into Debriefing Sessions Within High Stress Work Settings," NASW, San Francisco, October 24, 1988, with Richard Starrett.
Paper‐Juried "Public EAP's: A Comparison of City and County Governments," California Association of Counseling and Development Annual Conference, San Francisco, California, February 27,1987.
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Paper‐Juried "The Divers Population: Assessment and Intervention," 4th Annual Multi‐Disciplinary Conference of Health Professionals, Long Beach, California, May 2,1985, with Richard Starrett.
WORKSHOP "Current Research Activities: Reaching Employers and Employees," 11th ALMACA Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 5, 1982.
Paper‐Juried "Stress Management for the Alcohol Consumer," The First Annual Meeting of the United Alcoholism Forum for Central California, Fresno, California, June 4, 1982.
Paper‐Juried "Utilizing Employee Assistance Programs to Influence Mental Health Centers and Community Practitioners to Identify and Treat Alcoholism," 7th Annual California Alcohol Conference, Monterey, California, September 24, 1982.
SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCES:
Paper‐Juried "Single Parents," Work and the Family Conference, Bakersfield, California, February 1981.
Paper‐Juried "Networking in Rural Communities," Curriculum Development Conference, School of Social Work, California State University, Fresno, California, March 1978.
Paper‐Juried "Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Applied to Community Development," Conference on Training in the Human Services, The University of Tennessee, November 8, 1977, with James Bliesner.
PAPER‐WORKSHOP‐INVITED "School Busing," Minneapolis Urban League, Minneapolis, Minnesota, January 1976, with Gerald R. Lucas.
PAPER‐INVITED "The Discharged Patient Goes Home," (A discussion of the research findings of Central Islip State Hospital), Central Islip State Hospital, Central Islip, New York, April 1974.
WORKSHOP‐COORDINATOR "Immigration Issues Affecting Human Services Worker," University of Texas at El Paso, September 10, 11, and 12, 1979, funded by Title XX Grant.
WORKSHOP‐COORDINATOR
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"Work and the Family: A Not So Happy Marriage," Kern View Community Mental Health Center and Hospital, February 1980.
CONSULTANT TO STATE, LOCAL AND FEDERAL AGENCIES:
Porterville Community College Division of Human Services
Center for Indian Education Arizona State University
Stanislaus County Department of Mental Health
San Luis Obispo County Alcohol Services
Urban Indian Child Resources Center of Oakland
Texas Department of Human Resources Research Consultant for Social Services
Texas Consortium of Graduate Schools of Social Work NIMH Grant, Our Lady of the Lake University
El Paso Family Services El Paso, Texas
AB‐BE‐NO‐GEE Indian Child Abuse Grant University of Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Education Minneapolis Public School
Boston College Social Policy Research Group Community Effectiveness and Satisfaction Project
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COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Board Member, Children and Families Research Consortium, County of Los Angeles, July 2006‐Present
Board Member, Geriatric Social Work Education Consortium (GSWEC), Partners in Care Foundation, Los Angeles, July 2006‐Present
Board Member, Inter‐University Research Consortium (UCLA, USC, CSU, Los Angeles, CSU, Long Beach & CSU, Northridge) July, 2006‐Present
Board Member, North River Collaborative (they provide educational services to nine towns on the South Shore specializing in counseling and bullying prevention), Rockland, MA. May, 2004‐July, 2006.
Board Member, Blue Ribbon Panel, Poverty Project: Poverty Blueprint Committee for the Study of Public Policy addressing the Social Cost of Poverty in Northern Kentucky; sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission, September 2002‐May 2003
Board Member, Kincaid Regional Theatre, Falmouth Kentucky, November 2001‐June 2003
Board Member, Cabinet for Families and Children Commonwealth of Kentucky, “Social Services Mall” Covington, Kentucky, September 2001‐June 2003
Board Member, Council of Community Services, Roanoke, VA August 2000‐ August 2001
Board Member, Inter‐Agency Domestic Violence Response Assessment Team, Greater Grand Forks Domestic Violence Task Force, January1998‐ August 2000
Board of Directors—Chairperson, Education Committee, North Dakota Rehabilitation Association, January1998‐ August 2000
Board Member, Grand Forks Mayor's Advisory Committee, September1998‐ August 2000
Board Member, Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board, Department of Mental Health Services, County of Kern, 1991‐1997
Board Member, Board of Directors, Consumer Credit Counselors of Kern County, 1982‐1984
Board Member, Health Care Management Advisory Council, Bakersfield, California, 1982‐1992
Chairperson and Board Member, Human Resources Committee, Bakersfield, California, 1980‐1985
Member, Board of Directors, Casa Blanca Halfway House, 1978‐1980
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Board Member, Program and Budget Review, United Way of El Paso, 1978‐1980
Board Member, Program and Budget Review, United Way of San Diego, 1977‐1978
Member, Board of Directors, San Diego Youth Services, 1977‐1978
Board Member, Executive Committee, San Diego Youth Services, 1977‐1978
Chairperson and Board Member, Resources Development Committee, San Diego Youth Services, 1977‐1978
Board Member, Advisory Board, Minneapolis Urban League, Emergency Assistance Student Act Program, 1975‐1976
AWARDS, HONORS AND OFFICES HELD:
Bridgewater State College, The Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects HONOR for contributions to the growth of Ideas and Resources May 2006 Bridgewater State College, Award for Academic Excellence, 2005‐2006 For Your Contribution to Learning, Scholarship and Excellence. Student and Alumni Award, Bridgewater State College, The Dreaming Tree in Honor of James T. Decker (the planting of a tree in honor of James T. Decker, Ph.D., MSW Coordinator 2003‐2006) Who’s Who in America 2007, 61st Edition Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 9th Edition 2005 Who’s Who in Medicine and HealthCare 4th Edition 2002 Who's Who in the World 1991‐2000 Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in American 1989‐1990 Who's Who in California 1988‐1998 Who's Who in the West—22nd Edition 1989‐1990 Who's Who in the West—21st Edition 1987‐1988 Who's Who in Human Services 1988‐1989
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Distinguished Leadership Award Inclusion in the International Directory of Distinguished Leadership, Second Edition, 1987‐1988 Special Award of Recognition—First Recipient of Outstanding Alumni, School of Social Work, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1983 Special Award of Recognition by the Student Association of Social Workers, San Diego State University, 1977 Teaching Assistantships—University of Minnesota 1974‐1976 Teaching Assistantships—University of New York at Stony Brook, 1972‐1974 Student Body President—School of Social Work, SUNY at Stony Brook, 1972‐1974 Dean's List—California State University at Northridge, 1970‐1972
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP:
National Association of Deans and Directors (CSWE) Counsel on Social Work Education (CSWE) National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD) The National Council On The Aging (NCOA)
SUPERVISION OF GRADUATE RESEARCH: I served on the Doctoral Committee at California School of Professional Psychology in Fresno, California, for two doctoral candidates. I served on the Doctoral Committee at the Institute for Clinical Social Work in Los Angeles, California, Chairperson for two doctoral candidates. I supervised 7 Master Independent Studies (Cap Stone Research Projects) at California State University, Northridge Master of Social Work Program I supervised 32 Master Independent Studies (Cap Stone Research Projects) at Bridgewater State College, Master of Social Work Program I served as a committee member for 1 Thesis in Psychology at Bridgewater State College
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I supervised 19 Master Independent Studies (Cap Stone Research Projects) at Radford University, School of Social Work. I supervised 20 Master Thesis/Independent Studies (Cap Stone Research Projects) at University of North Dakota, Social Work Department I supervised 12 Masters Thesis/Research Projects at San Diego State University, School of Social Work. I served as a committee member on one student's Master's Theses in Sociology at San Diego State University.
UNIVERSITY SERVICECALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
Presidential Appointment: Faculty Senate’s Extended Learning Committee Dean’s Administrative Committee Counsel of Chairs Full Member of Graduate Faculty Member of the Graduate Council Member of the Faculty Retreat Planning Committee Chair of Curriculum Development for the Master of Social Work Program
COLLEGE SERVICEBRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE
Full Member of Graduate Faculty Member of the Graduate Council Member Search Committee for Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs College Space Committee
UNIVERSITY SERVICENORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY:
Full Member Graduate Faculty University Graduate Committee Evaluation Committee for Research and Grants, Office of Graduate Studies
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Evaluation Committee for Non‐Tenure Faculty Salary and Benefits Member K‐TAP Advisory Board Chair of Chair’s Committee College of Professional Studies Administrative Council Chair of Curriculum Development for the Master of Social Work Program Chair of Curriculum Development for the Master in Counseling Program Evaluation Committee for the Graduate College Evaluation Committee for the Non‐Tenure Faculty Benefits University Scholarships Committee
UNIVERSITY SERVICE—RADFORD UNIVERSITY:
Full Membership Graduate Faculty University Graduate Committee Graduate Curriculum Committee for the College of Health and Human Services
UNIVERSITY SERVICE—UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA:
Full Membership Graduate Faculty Promotion and Tenure Committee for the College of Education and Human Development ADA Advisory Committee—Disability Support Services, University Wide University Graduate Committee Graduate Curriculum Committee for the College of Education and Human Development School of Alcohol Studies Planning Committee and ATTC Advisory Board
SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT SERVICE—BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE
Graduate Program Coordinator Chair MSW CSWE Accreditation Process
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Chair Graduate Studies Graduate Sequence Committees Ad hock member Member of Undergraduate Committee
SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT SERVICE—RADFORD UNIVERSITY:
Co‐Chair CSWE Accreditation Process Chair Graduate Studies Chair Practice Sequence Member of Undergraduate Committee Member Field Committee
SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT SERVICE—UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA:
Co‐Chair CSWE Accreditation Process Chair of the Substance Abuse Committee Member of the Institutional Research Fund Member of the Staff Development Committee Member of the Human Subjects Committee Member of the Chair and Coordinators Committee Member Practice Committee
CURRICULUM TAUGHT:
IVN(Interactive TV)MSW Courses Distant Learning:
Advanced Generalist Practice Dynamics of Addictions Family Violence Community Based Family Practice
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Ph.D. Courses:
Organizational Theory Advanced Topics in Administration Advanced Topics in Practice Research Methods
M.S.W. and M.S.* Courses: Community Based Family Practice Family Therapy Family Violence Trauma Survivors Diversity Children Mental Health Helping Skills Substance Abuse Dynamics of Addictions Generalist and Advanced Generalist Practice Research Methods Evaluation Research Practice Methods I and II Human Behavior Small Group Process Special Therapy Techniques (Ego Psychology, Cognitive, Depth Psychology etc.) Clinical Supervision Community Development Grant Writing Proposal Development and Implementation *Leadership Development *Organizational System Analysis *Organizational Policy and Planning *Personnel Administration *Time Management *Organizational Development *System Theory *Organizational Theory
BSW Courses:
Substance Abuse Social Welfare in Contemporary Society Human Behavior and the Social Environment Social Work Practice: The Generalist Model Social Work Research Grant Writing Social Work Practice: Individuals, Families and Groups
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Social Work Interviewing Skills Social Work Practice: Community Organization Child Abuse
Human Service Courses:
Contemporary Issues in Mental Health Assessment and Appraisal in Mental Health Mental Health Counseling: Principles and Practices Group Counseling Counseling for Human Service Professionals
