Jean M. Toner
3495 S. Moore Circle
Flagstaff, AZ 86005 USA
(928) 607-7992
EDUCATION:
· Ph.D. in Social Work, 2005. Arizona State University. Tempe, AZ, USA.
· Masters in Social Work, Clinical Track (MSW), 1992. Norfolk State University, School of Social Work, Norfolk, VA, USA
· Bachelors of Arts (BA), 1983. University of Texas at Austin, American Studies. Austin, TX, USA
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
· 2014 – present. Master Instructor and Field Education Specialist, Arizona State University
· 2014-15 Faculty Associate, Arizona State University. Courses taught: SWG 502 Human Behavior in the Social Environment SWG 533 Diversity and Oppression SWG 610 Advanced Social Work Practice.
· 2014-present. Online Instructor, Central Michigan University. Developed and deliver SWK 100 Introduction to Social Work, SWK 270 Introduction to Community Development, and SWK 490 Community Development: A Critical Approach.
· 2005 – 2014. Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work. Central Michigan University. Appointments to the Graduate Faculty and the Honors Faculty. Awarded early tenure Spring, 2009.
Courses taught:
SWK 100 Introduction to Social Work
SWK 374 Human Behavior in the Social Environment I
SWK 375 Human Behavior in the Social Environment II
SWK 315 Generalist Practice I
SWK 321 Generalist Practice II
SOC 350 Social Research Methodologies
SWK 399 Substance Abuse Practice and Theory: Intervention and Treatment.
SOC/SWK 422 Youth Welfare
Participated in development of special topics course on LGBTQ Youth.
· 2001 – 2005. Faculty Associate. Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ.
Courses taught:
SWG 611 Social Work with Families
SWG 697 Social Work Practice with Rural Populations
SWK 412 – 414, SWG 641 – 642 Field Liaison and Field Instruction
· 2004 – 2006. Faculty Associate. Arizona State University – West.
Courses taught:
SWG 697 Applied Research Seminar
SWK 641- 642 Field Liaison and Field Instruction
· 2002 – 2004. Interim Coordinator of Field Education, BSW Social Work Program, Northern Arizona University. Fixed term. Courses taught:
SW 408 Field Education
SW 450 Social Work and Substance Abuse
STUDENT PROJECTS SUPERVISED at Central Michigan University
Independent Studies
2006-7 Claire Bloudin. “Evaluation of Healthy Relationships/Risk Reduction
Curriculum: Sexual Assault Prevention for Developmentally Delayed Adults.”
2006-7 Sarah Rankin. “Economic Development in Rural Distressed Counties in Mid-
Michigan.”
2006-7 Rebecca Stout. “Annotated Literature Review of Issues in Service to Sexual
Minority Youth.”
2007-8 Cassie Flory. “A Look into Michigan’s Failing Child Welfare System.”
2008-9 Megan Walker. “Substance Abuse Treatment for Adolescents: Six Best Practice
Models.”
2010-11 Jason Luna. “Media and Reflections in Social Work.” Awarded Provost’s
Award for Student Research and Creative Endeavors
Honors Projects
2007-8 Monica Clark. “The Role of Funding in the Organization and Implementation of Michigan’s Foster Care System.” (poster presentation)
2008-9 Kendall Thelen. SWK 374H. Student member of Research Excellence Fund
Project for rural community development.
2012-13 Katelyn Blair. “Leadership 402L” for MacNair Scholars Program. Served as mentor for leadership project: Presidency of SSWA.
Graduate Research Advisor and Plan B Committee Member
2008-9 Nicole DeSantis. “Mid-Michigan Social Worker Training Initiative for Working
with Lesbian, Gay, Bi-attractional, Transgender, and Questioning Youth in Foster
Care” (poster presentation).
Graduate Thesis Committee Member
2010-12 Rachel Jones. “Pre-service Teacher Attitudes Toward Sexual Minority Youth.”
2013-14 Corey Burtow. “Comparative Analysis of States’ Laws on Youth Mental Health
Services and Parental Consent.”
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
· 2013 “Prescription Drug Abuse in Rural Areas: a Pilot Study.” with John Lopes
· 2008-9. “Learning and Personality Styles of Health Profession Students: Implications for Teaching and Learning.” Robin Sabo, PI; with John Lopes, Rene Revis Shingles, and Suzanne Sobaski Woods.
· 2008-9. “Meta-Analysis of Mid-Michigan Needs Assessments: The CMU/Mid-Michigan Partnership Initiative.” Research Excellence Funds. With John Lopes, Mary Senter, and Alicia Haley.
· 2008-9. “Mid-Michigan Social Workers’ GLBTQ Youth Issues Training Initiative.” Qualitative inquiry into training needs on LGBTQ Youth Issues for mid-Michigan rural social workers and foster care workers.
· 2008. “Perceptions of Referral Sources of Northern Michigan Substance Abuse Services.” Center for Applied Research and Rural Studies. Mary Senter, PI.
Qualitative component of needs assessment for Northern Michigan Substance
Abuse Services. With Kate Rosier.
· 2007 - 8. Sociology 350 Research Methods Projects: “Perceptions of Former SOC 200 Students Regarding Their Preparedness for SOC 350” and “Attitudes Toward Diversity in Isabella County” and “Survey of Campus Climate for LGBTQ Acceptance,” and numerous other studies with student data collectors from SOC 350 classes. (through Center for Applied Research and Rural Studies).
· 2006 – 2008. “Issues Facing Rural Locales: Building Infrastructure to Support Communities.” Faculty Insight Team Project. Project timeline: January 2007 through December 2008. John Lopes, Project Director. With Mary Senter.
· 2006-2008. “Enhancing Resilience in Sexual Minority Youth: A Proactive Approach.” Faculty Insight Team Project. Project timeline: August 2006 through May 2008. Susan Jacobs, Project Director. With Norma Bailey, Jodi Brookins Fisher, and Katrina Rhymer.
· 2006. “Community Action Clients Speak About Their Lives and Their Needs.” Center for Applied Research and Rural Studies, Central Michigan University. Qualitative component of evaluation study for Mid-Michigan Community Action. Mary Senter, Principle Investigator. With Katherine Rosier.
· 2005. “Resistance and Recovery: Testimony from Women Addicts on Addiction, Its Politics, and Collective Sites of Recovery.” Dissertation. Qualitative inquiry into women’s perceptions about substance abusing behavior and resistance, conscientization, and social action.
· 2004. “Borders, Belonging, and Domestic Sovereignty: Two Women’s Stories.” Qualitative inquiry into perceptions of citizenship held by two First Nations women. In partial fulfillment for curriculum studies in Ph.D. program, Arizona State University.
· 2003. “Native American University Student Retention: A Case Study.” Qualitative inquiry into new student orientation programming for First Nations students entering Northern Arizona University. In partial fulfillment for research curriculum studies in Ph.D. program, Arizona State University.
· 2002. “Recovery Continuum of Care for Chronic Substance Abusers.” Co-researcher/first author of report and recommendations for chemical withdrawal/continuum of care services in Flagstaff, AZ. United Way of Northern Arizona, sponsoring agency. With Charlotte Goodluck.
· 1991. “Needs Assessment: Substance Abuse Services in Dare County, NC.” In partial fulfillment of degree requirements for Masters in Social Work, Norfolk State University.
· 1989. “Needs Assessment for Drug Abuse Prevention and Intervention in Dare County Schools.” Needs assessment of teachers’ perception of school-based prevention and intervention services.
· 1987. “Feasibility Study for Chemical Dependency Services in Dare County, NC.” Feasibility study for placement of hospital connected services in rural Dare County conducted for The Harbors Chemical Dependency Recovery Program, Peninsula Hospital, Newport News, VA, USA.
PUBLICATIONS:
with Michele Rountree. (2004). “Transformative and Educative Power of Critical Thinking.” Inquiry: Critical Thinking Across Disciplines. Bowling Green University. Bowling Green , KY. 23 (2).
Book Review. (2006). “Walls and Bridges: Social Justice and Public Policy” by Anthony J. Cortese. Contemporary Sociology, 35 (2).
“Resistance and Recovery: Three Women’s Testimony on Addiction and Collective Sites of Recovery.”(2009). Chapter in Victims No More? Women Resisting the Label of the Law. Ellen Faulkner and Gayle MacDonald (eds.). Fernwood Press. Halifax, Canada.
“Small Is Not Too Small: Reflection Concerning the Efficacy and Validity of Very Small Focus Groups (VSFGs). (2009). Qualitative Social Work Research and Practice. Sage Publishing, Thousand Oaks, CA.
“Postpartum Depression in Western Cultures.” (2010). Encyclopedia of Infanticide. Brigitte Bechtold and Donna Cooper Graves (eds). Edwin Mellen Press, Lewiston, NY.
“Sudden Infant Death (SIDS) and Infanticide in the U.S.” (2010). Encyclopedia of Infanticide. Brigitte Bechtold and Donna Cooper Graves (eds). Edwin Mellen Press, Lewiston, NY.
“Using Online Instruments to Assess Learning Styles of Health Professions Students: A Pilot Study.” With Sabo, Robin and John Lopes, and Rene Shingles, and Suzanne Woods. (2012). Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practices. Nova Southeastern University.
“Small is Not Too Small: Reflections Concerning the Validity of Very Small Focus Groups (VSFG).” (2012) Inclusion in Focus Group Research: SAGE Benchmarks in Social Research Methods. Graham Walden (ed). Sage Publications.
“Rural Social Workers’ Perceptions of Training Needs for Work with LGBTQ Youth.” (2013). Contemporary Rural Social Work.
“Linking Rural Communities and Universities: Barriers to Partnerships and Opportunities for Engagement. ”With John Lopes, Mary Senter, and Alicia Haley. (under review).
Submission to Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement. Athens, GA.
“Women and Substance Use: Stories of Resistance.” (journal article in process).
“An Arc of Healing.” (in process). Book focused on intersection of status oppressions and substance abuse.
TECHNICAL REPORTS:
“Referral Sources’ Views and Experiences with Northern Michigan Substance Abuse
Services.” (2008). Mary Senter, first author, with Kate Rosier. Center for
Applied Research and Rural Studies needs assessment project distributed to Northern Michigan Substance Abuse Services.
“Community Action Clients Speak About Their Lives and Their Needs.” (2006). Mary
Senter, first author, with Kate Rosier. Center for Applied Research and Rural
Studies evaluation project distributed to Mid-Michigan Community Action Agency.
“Continuum of Care for Chronic Substance Abusers.” (2002). with Charlotte Goodluck.
United Way of Northern Arizona.
“Needs Assessment: Dare County Substance Abuse Services.” (1990) Distributed to
County commissioners and agency directors.
“Feasibility Study for Chemical Dependency Services in Dare County, NC.” (1988).
Distributed to the Administration of Peninsula Hospital, Newport News, VA.
PRESENTATIONS:
2015 “Community Development: Sustainability, Asset Mapping, and Participatory Action Research.” Faculty for Mandela Washington Fellowship, Arizona State University. Held at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
2015 “Community Development: Sustainability, Participation, and Historical
Trauma.” Faculty for Mandela Washington Fellowship, Arizona State University. Held at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
2011 “Missing in Action: Strategies for Integrating Feminisms and Woman-
Centered Content Under the New EPAS.” Council on the Role and Status
Of Women in Social Work Education. Council in Social Work Education
Annual Program Meeting. Atlanta, GA.
2010 “LGBTQ Youth: What We Need to Know.” Michigan Association of School Social Workers. With Katrina Rhymer. Shanty Creek Resort. Bellaire, MI.
2010 “Ethical Work with LGBTQ Youth: NASW Code of Ethics & Federal and State Law. Michigan Association of School Social Workers. With Katrina Rhymer. Shanty Creek Resort. Bellaire, MI
2010 “Boundary Crossing II: Expanding Opportunities for Agricultural
Entrepreneurship.” Co-organizer of second annual rural economic
development conference. With John Lopes and Mary Senter.
Central Michigan University. Mount Pleasant, MI.
2009 “Boundary Crossing: A Focus on Rural Mid-Michigan.” Co-organizer of
conference focusing on economic development in distressed rural mid-
Michigan. With John Lopes and Mary Senter and Alicia Haley. Central
Michigan University. Mount Pleasant, MI.
2009 “Demonstrating Outcomes: A Primer for Non-Profit Professionals.”
Boundary Crossing: A Focus on Rural Mid-Michigan. Central Michigan
University. with Mary Senter. Mount Pleasant, MI.
2009 “Universities Connecting with Rural Populations and Communities.”
Small Town and Rural Development Conference. Rural Partners of
Michigan. With John Lopes, Mary Senter, and Alicia Haley. Crystal
Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, MI.
2008 “GLBTQ Youth: What We Need to Know.” Central Michigan University Social Work Program Continuing Education Series. Mt Pleasant, MI
2008 “GLBTQ Youth: Ethics and the Law.” Central Michigan University Social Work Program Continuing Education Series. Mount Pleasant, MI
2008 “Ethics: Framework for Professional Boundaries.” Continuing Education
Workshop for School Social Workers, Saginaw RESD. Saginaw, MI
2008 “Sexual Minority Youth: Negotiating Identity and Expression in a Rural
Context.” Michigan Sociological Association Annual Meeting. Muskegon,
MI
2008 “GIS Technology: A Teaching and Analysis Tool.” Michigan Sociological
Association Annual Meeting. With Bigitte Bechtold. Muskegon, MI
2008 “Enhancing Resilience in Sexual Minority Youth: A Proactive
Approach.” Matthew Shepard Symposium for Social Justice. Laramie, WY
2007 “Universities Connecting with Rural Populations and Organizations.”
Issues Facing Rural Locales: Building Infrastructure to Support
Communities. Small Town and Rural Development Conference. Rural Partners of Michigan. With John Lopes, Mary Senter, Pam Eddy, Sarah Rankin. Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, MI
2007 “Borders, Belonging, and Domestic Sovereignty: Two Women’s
Stories” Pacific Sociological Association Annual Meeting. Oakland, CA.
2007 “Addiction as Resistance, Recovery as Praxis.” Co-chair of Roundtable:
Gendered Criminalization of Drug Abuse. Pacific Sociological
Association Annual Meeting. Oakland, CA.
2005 “Women’s Substance Abuse as a Form of Resistance.” Forum on Women
And Gender Research at Central Michigan University. Panel discussion
(10/19/2005) and Poster Exhibit (10/17-24/2005). Mount Pleasant, MI.
GRANTS AND PROJECT SUPPORT:
2013 Faculty Research and Creative Endeavors: “Prescription Drug Abuse in
Rural Areas, A Pilot Survey.” $3085.
2010 Andrus Foundation: “Transitioning Our Community: Creating a Rural
Inclusive Community in Mid-Michigan.” Proposal declined. Applied through the Center for Research, Training, and Consultation on LGBTQ Youth Issues, Central Michigan University. $95, 558.
2009 Farm Foundation: “Boundary Crossing II: Expanding Opportunities for
Agricultural Entrepreneurship.” With John Lopes and Mary Senter. $6000
2008 Tides Foundation: “Mid-Michigan Social Workers’ LGBTQ Youth Training Initiative.” Through Center for Research, Training, and Consultation on GLBTQ Youth Issues. $5000.
2008 Research Excellence Funds, research component: “Meta-Analysis of Mid-Michigan Rural Needs Assessments: The CMU/Mid- Michigan Rural Partnership Initiative.” John Lopes, PI, with Mary Senter. $40,000. Additional support from CMU Education Leadership Program. $6000.
2008 Research Excellence Funds, Center component: “Center for Research, Training, and Consultation on GLBTQ Youth Issues.” Susan Jacob, PI, with Rachel Prevatt, Jodi Brookins-Fisher, Norma Bailey, and Katrina Rhymer. $95,133.
2007-8 Michigan Campus Compact Investing in College Futures: Brighter
Futures grant. “STRUTS: Strengthening Teen Resilience Under Tough Situations.” Faculty Insight Team. $6000.
2007 Faculty Research and Creative Endeavors Premier Display Grant, Central
Michigan University. Award supporting presentation of two research
projects at Pacific Sociological Association Annual Meeting. $1000.
2007 Mount Pleasant Area Community Foundation grant for STRUTS Program. Faculty Insight Team. $3000.
2007 CMU Faculty Insight Team project. “Issues Facing Rural Locales: