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LARRY E. DAVIS, Ph.D., LCSW
Dean
Donald M. Henderson Professor
Director, Center on Race & Social Problems
School of Social Work
University of Pittsburgh
2117 Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 624-6304
Educational Background:
2004:Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Management Development Program
(Summer Institute)
1973-1977University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Degree: Ph.D. (Social Work and Psychology)
1973-1975University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Degree: M.A. (Psychology)
1968-1969University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
1972-1973Degree: M.S.W. (Group Work)
1966-1968Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
Degree: B.S. (Psychology)
1964-1966Delta College, Bay City, Michigan
Dissertation Topic:
The Influence of Racial Factors Upon Group Composition.
Research Interests:
Professional interests include interracial group dynamics, the impact of race, gender, and class on interpersonal interactions, youth, African American family formation; education and African American academic achievement and decisions to stay in school.
Employment Background:
2001 –Present: Dean, School of Social Work University of Pittsburgh
Donald M. Henderson Professor
2001-Present:Chairholder of the Donald M. Henderson Professorship, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
Secondary Appointments:
2011-Present: Professor, Clinical and Translational Science Institute
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
2010-Present:Professor of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh
2005-PresentProfessor of Psychology, School of Arts & Sciences, Department of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh
2002-Present:Founder and Director, Center on Race and Social Problems
School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh
1998-2001:Chairholder of the E. Desmond Lee Professorship of Racial and Ethnic Diversity, Washington University, St. Louis, MO.
1996 Professor of Social Work and Psychology, Washington
University, St. Louis, Missouri
1983-1996 Associate Professor of Social Work and Psychology, Washington
University, St. Louis, Missouri
1977-1983Assistant Professor of Social Work and Psychology, Washington
University, St. Louis, Missouri
1988 (Winter)Visiting Professor of School of Social Work,
University of Hawaii
1995-2000 Adjunct Professor Doctoral Program, School of Social Work,
Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia
2000Adjunct Professor, School of Social Work
Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida
1976 (Summer)Co-therapist for groups treating assertion and interpersonal anxiety. Institute for Behavioral Change, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
1976 (Winter)Instructor, School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Activities: Taught "Social Role and Small Group."
1974 (Summer)Research Assistant, National Assessment of Juvenile Corrections, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
1973 (Summer)Counselor, Huron Valley Child Guidance Clinic, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Activities: Summer camp counseling with emotionally disturbed children.
1972-1973MSW Intern, Green Oaks Maximum Security Youth Facility (Maxey Boys Training School). Whitmore Lake, Michigan.
1969-1972Vista Volunteer, Brooklyn, New York. Youth Worker. Activities: Street worker, counselor. (Drugs, employment, and education)
Director of St. John The Evangelist's summer programs.
Director of Youth Recreational Center, Black studies lecturer, (adult and youth classes).
Worker for Operation Breadbasket, Greater New York City and Member of National Vista Alliance.
1968-1969MSW Intern, Robichaud High School, Dearborn Heights, Michigan.
COURSES TAUGHT
- Human Behavior
- Social Role and Small Group
- Introduction to Group Work
- Intermediate Group Work
- Advanced Group Work Seminar
- Doctoral Seminar: Applications of Psychological Theories to Social Work Practice
- Integrative Seminar on Group Work and Social Problems of Minority Youth
- Adolescence and Youth: Theories, Problems, and Issues
- Social, Economic, and Political Environment
- Social Problems of Youth
- Clinical Interventions
- Doctoral Seminar: African American Families in Context: Social, Economic & Political Environment
- The Construction of African American Masculinity: Literature and Social Science
- Cuban Social Policy Issues.
Written Works:
Articles
Eack, S. M., Bahorik, A. L., Newhill, C. E., Neighbors, H. W., & Davis, L. E.(2012)
Interviewer-perceived honesty mediates racial disparities in the diagnosis of schizophrenia, Psychiatric Services, 63 (9) 875-880.
Davis, L.E. Prologue: Journal, Race and Social Problems (2009), l, (1), 1-, Inaugural issue, Springer Publishers.
Vaughn, M. G., Wallace, J., Davis, L. E., Fernandes, G., & Howard, M. O., (2008) Variations
in mental health problems, substance use and delinquency between African-American and
White juvenile offenders: Implications for reentry services. International Journal of
Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, 52(3), 311-329.
Davis, L.E., Wallace, J. and Shanks, T. (2008) Overview on African Americans,
Encyclopedia ofSocialWork, 20th Edition, NASW Press/Oxford University
Press, p. 65-75.
Mizrahi, T. and Davis, L.E., Editors-in-Chief (2008) EncyclopediaofSocialWork, 20th
Edition, NASW Press/Oxford University Press.
Vaughn, M.G., Wallace, J.M., Davis, L.E., Fernandes, G. & Howard, M.O. (2007) Variations in
mental health problems, substance use, and delinquency among African American and Caucasian juvenile offenders: implications for reentry services. International Journal of Offender Therapyand Comparative Criminology, 10, 10:1-20.
Davis, L.E. and Bangs, R. (2007) The Center on Race and Social Problems at the
University of Pittsburgh, Journal on Research on Social Work Practice, 17,(5), 632-634.
Williams, J.H. Davis, L.E. Johnson, S. Williams, T. Saunders, J. & Nebbit, V. (2007)
Substance Use and Academic Performance Among African American High School Students, Social Work Research, 31(3), 151-161.
Scott, L.D., Jr., Davis, L.E. (2006) Young, black, and male in foster care: Relationship
of social contextual experiences to factors relevant to mental health service delivery, Journal of Adolescence, 29(5), 721-736.
Jonson-Reid, M., Davis, L., Saunders, J., Williams, T., & Williams, J.H. (2005)
Academic Self-Efficacy Among African American Youth: Implications for School Social Work Practice, Children & Schools, 27(1), 5-14.
Saunders, J. Davis, L., Williams, T., Williams, J.H. (2004) Gender Differences in Self
Perceptions on Academic Outcomes: A Study of African- American High School Students, Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 33(1), 81-90.
Johnson, S. D., Davis, L. E., & Williams, J. H. (2004). Enhancing social work practice
with ethnic minority youth. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 21(6), 611-627.
Davis, L., Saunders, J, Johnson, S. Miller-Cribbs, J. and Williams, T., Wexler, S. (2003)
Predicting Positive Academic Intentions Among African American Males and Females. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 33, 2306-2326.
Davis, L. Ajzen. I.. Williams, T. & Saunders, J. (2002) Completing High School: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior on the Decision of African American Students to Stay
in School. Journal of Educational Psychology, 94, 810-819.
Miller-Cribbs, J., Cronen, S. Davis, L. Johnson, S. (2002) Listening to African-American
Students: An Exploratory Analysis of Factors that Foster Academic Success. Children & School (formerly Journal of Social Work Education), 24, 3, 159-174.
Williams, T. Davis, L., Miller-Cribbs, J. & Saunders, J. (2002) Friends, Family, and
Neighborhood: Understanding Academic Outcomes of African-American Youth,
Journal of Urban Education, 37, 3,408-431.
Davis, L., Johnson, S., Miller-Cribbs, & Saunders, J. (2002) A Brief Report: Factors
Influencing African American Youth Decisions to Stay in School.
Journal of Adolescent Research, 17, 3, 223-234.
Davis, L. Williams, T. & Saunders, J. (2001)Teaching on African American Youth: A
Curricular Study Guide. Baccalaureate Program Directors Update, 23(2), 8-10.
Davis, L., Williams, J.H., Emerson, S., and Hourd-Bryant, M. (2000) Factors Contributing to
Partner Commitment Among African American Singles. Social Work Research, 24,1-14.
Strube, M. J and Davis L. E. Race, Gender and Romantic Commitment (1998) Included in
Romantic love and Sexual behavior: Perspectives from the social sciences. (Eds.) Munck, Victor
et al. Westport, CT. USA: Praeger Publishers/Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc., 155-169.
Davis, L. Emerson, S. and Williams, J. (1997) Black Dating Professionals Perceptions of
Equity, Satisfaction Power, Romantic Alternatives and Ideals Journal of Black
Psychology, 23(2), 148-164
Schopler, J., Galinsky, M. and Davis, L. (1997) “The Rap Model: Assessing a framework for
leading multiracial groups Social Work with Groups, 19, 3/4, 21-39.
Rank, M. and Davis, L. (1996) Black/White Differences in Spousal Perceptions of Happiness Beyond Marriage. Family Relations, 45(4), 435-441.
Davis, L.,Cheng, L., and Strube, M. (1996) Differential Effects of Racial Composition on Male and Female Groups: Implications for Groupwork Practice Social Work Research 1996, 20,3, 157-166. Reprinted in P.L. Ewalt, E. M. Freeman, S. A. Kirk & D.L. Poole (1999) (Eds), Multicultural issues in social work: Practice and research. Washington DC: NASW Press.
Davis, L. E. (1995) The Crisis of Diversity included in Capturing the Power of Diversity,
Chapter 4 (Eds) Feit, M., Ramey, J. ,Wodarski, J. and Mann, A. The Haworth Press,
Inc., New York, pp. 47-57.
Davis, L. E., Strube, M. and Cheng L.(1995) Too Many Blacks, Too Many Whites: Seeking a Racial Balance. Basic and Applied Social Psychology, 17, (1&2) 119-135.
Strube, M. and Davis, L. E.(1995) Concern About AIDS and Relationship Satisfaction Among
Black and White Heterosexual Dating Couples. Journal of Adolescent Research, 10(2), 227-245.
Proctor, E., Davis, L.E. and Vosler, N. (1995) "Families: Direct Practice". Encyclopedia of
Social Work., 19(2), 941-950
Davis, L.E., Galinsky M. and Scholpler, J. (1995) RAP: A Framework for Leading of
Multiracial Groups Social Work, 40(2), 155-167.
Proctor, E. and Davis, L. E. (1994) "The Challenge of Racial Differences: Skills for
Clinical Practice" Social Work, 39, 314-323.
Davis, L.E., and Gelsemino, J. (1994) "An Assessment of Practitioner Cross-Racial Treatment
Experiences" Social Work, 39(1) 116-123.
Davis, L.E., and Strube, M. (1993) "An Assessment of Romantic Commitment Among Black
and White Dating Couples." Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 23(3), 212-225.
Davis, L. E. and Cartwright, R. (1985) Black and White Social Work Faculty: Perceptions of
Respect, Satisfaction, and Job Permanence, Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare,
12(1), 79-94.
Davis, L.E. (1985) Group Work with Ethnic Minorities of Color. Included in Individual Change
Through Small Groups, Eds., Martin Sundel, Paul Glasser, Rosemary Sarri, and Robert Vinter,
2nd Edition. The Free Press, 324-343.
Davis, L.E. and Proctor E. (1984) Assessment of Student Racial Attitudes and Perceptions of Casual Events at Entry to Graduate Social Work Education, Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 11(3), 623-638.
Davis, L. E. (1984) Guest Editor: Special issue Ethnicity in Group Work Practice, Social Work
with Groups, 7(3), 1-134.
Davis, L. (1984) The Essential components of Group Work with Black Americans-Social Work
with Groups, 7(3), 95-109.
Feldman R. and Davis, L. (1983) "Graduate Training for Minority Group Workers." pp. 495-
541 in N. Goroff (ed.), Reaping from the Field: From Practice to Principle, Volume 2.,
Proceedings of Social Group Work III, 1981. Hebron, Conn. Practitioners Press.
Proctor E, and Davis, L.E. (1983) Minority Content in Social Work Education: A Question of
Objectives. Journal of Education for Social Work, 19(2), 85-93.
Davis, L.E., Freemen, P., Carter, L., and Cartwright R.: (1983) Black Faculty in Predominately White Schools of Social Work. Journal of Education for Social Work, 19(1), 15-23.
Davis, L.E. and Cartwright, R. (1982) A Qualitative Study of Black Female Faculty. Journal of Sociology and social Welfare, 9(1), 146-153.
Davis, L.E. (1981) Racial Issues in the Training of Group Workers, Specialists in Group Work, 6, 3, 155-160.
Davis, L.E. and Burnstein, E. (1981) Preference for Racial Composition of Groups, Journal of Psychology, 109, 293-301.
Davis, L.E. (1980) When the Majority is the Psychological Minority. Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama, 33, 179-184.
Davis, L.E. (1980) "Racial Balance a Psychological Issue, Social Work with Groups, 3(2), 75-85.
Davis, L.E. (1979) "Racial Composition of Groups," Social Work, 24(3), 208-213.
Davis, L. E. (1976) "Social Evaluation Theory: A Theoretical Critique and Assessment of Reference Group, Social Comparison, Relative Deprivation, and Status Congruency Theories." A preliminary examination in Psychology.
Davis, L. E. (1975)"Dynamics of Race in Therapeutic Practice.: A preliminary examination in Social Work.
Books:
Davis, L. E. Why Are They Angry with Us? Essays on Race, Lyceum Books, Inc., 2016.
Bangs, R. and Davis, L.E. (Eds.), Race and Social Problems, Restructuring Inequality (inaugural issue), Springer Publishers, 2014.
Davis, L.E. & Engel, R., Measuring Race and Ethnicity, Springer Publishers, 2011.
Davis, L.E.: Black and Single: Finding and Choosing a Partner Who’s Right for You.
Ballantine Books. Chicago, Ill (1st. edition, 1993, 2nd. edition, 1998, 3rd edition, 2003)
Davis, L.E.: Working with African American Males: A Guide to Practice (Ed.) Sage, 1999,
Newbury Park, California.
Stiffman, A., and Davis, L.E.: Ethnic Issues in Adolescent Mental Health. Sage, 1990,
Newbury Park, California, (Eds.).
Davis, L.E., and Proctor, E.K: Race, Gender and Class: Guidelines for Practice with Individuals,
Families, and Groups, Prentice-Hall, 1989, Englewood Cliff, New Jersey.
Editorials:
Davis, L.E. “Are Race Relations Worse under Obama?”,Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, April 19, 2015.
Davis, L.E. “Facing Up to Race: Celebrating Diversity isNo Substitute for Addressing Racial Disparities”, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 19, 2014.
Davis, L.E. “Have We Gone Too Far with Resiliency?” Social Work Research, National Association of Social Workers, March 2014, Volume 38, Number 1, pp. 5-6.
Davis, L.E., “Reaching the Racial Tipping Point”, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 16, 2012.
Davis, L.E., “Don’t Blame the Teachers for the Racial Achievement Gap”,
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 18, 2011.
Davis, L.E., “Dr. Martin Luther King would be Surprised”, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,
January 17, 2011.
Davis, L.E.,“Race in America: A three-day conference in Pittsburgh will seek solutions to
our toughest racial problems”, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 2, 2010.
Davis, L.E. and Bangs, R., “Mentoring programs can build diversity in management”, Post-
Gazette, October 19, 2009.
Davis, L.E., Black America is at War, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 1, 2008.
Davis, L.E. and Bangs, R., “Pittsburgh’s Shame”, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 1, 2007.
Davis, L.E. “MLK: All-American”, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, January 15, 2007.
Davis, L.E. “Where are the Potential Husbands, Role Models?”. The Miami Herald,
February 12, 2004.
Davis, L.E. “A Gender Gap in Black and White”, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, July 29, 2003.
Davis , L. E. Movement to Promote Biracial Identity is Misguided. The Chicago Tribune
February 12, 1997.
Davis, L.E. Needed: An Attitude Change. The Atlanta Journal and Constitution,
February 19, 1995
Reports
Pittsburgh’s Racial Demographics 2015: Differences and Disparities, Center on Race and Social Problems, January, 2015.
Race in America: Restructuring Inequality, June 3-6, 2010, Commemorative Publication, 2013.
Chair, Allegheny County Public Safety Vision Team Report, Pittsburgh, Pa. December 2012.
Pittsburgh’s Racial Demographics: Differences and Disparities, Davis, L.E. with Bangs, R.,
Kirby, Daria, and Ricci, E., Center on Race and Social Problems, School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, June 2007.
Editor, Annual Report, Center on Race and Social Problems, School of Social Work, University
of Pittsburgh, (2003-Present).
Founder and Editor, Bridges Magazine, School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh (2001-
present)
Racial Equality in the St. Louis Region: A Community Call to Action . Co-Chaired Report Focus St. Louis, MO. July 2001. Larry E. Davis and Susan Ryan.
Training Tape:
The challenge of racial difference: Training for clinical practice. George Warren Brown School
of Social Work with Enola Knisley Proctor (1994).
Papers and Invited Lectures Presented:
Moderator, Building Bridges to Economic Opportunity for African American Males, The Heinz Endowments, Pittsburgh, PA, November 19, 2015.
Moderator/Speaker, Hispanics and Blacks: A Dialogue Sharing Similarities—Acknowledging Differences, CSWE Annual Program Meeting, Denver, CO, October 17, 2015.
Speaker, Academic Showcase with Pitt Denver Club, CSWE Annual Program Meeting, October 16, 2015.
Moderator/Speaker, Race, Curriculum, and Pedagogy, CSWE Annual Program Meeting, Denver, CO, October 16, 2015.
Moderator/Speaker, How to Recruit and Retain Faculty from Underrepresented Groups, Leadership Development Institute, CSWE Annual Program Meeting, Denver, CO, October 15, 2015.
Speaker, General Session on Social Justice and Racial Violence, NADD 2015 Fall Meeting, CSWE Annual Program Meeting, Denver, CO, October 14, 2015.
Moderator/Speaker, Faculty Action Committee on Race, Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service, May 8, 2015.
Keynote Speaker, "Race and Racism: Preparing practitioners to meet today's challenges”, Cleveland State University School of Social Work, April 24, 2015.
Keynote Speaker, The Gathering: Pittsburgh’s Celebration of Life, “The Root Causes of Violence in Impoverished Communities”, April 4, 2015.
Moderator, “Addressing Race, Racism and Social Injustice: How We Can Do a Better Job of Discussing Race in Our Individual Schools”, National Association of Deans and Directors, March 30, 2015.
Keynote Speaker, “An Artistic Journey through the African American Experience”, University of Pittsburgh, February 19, 2015.
Keynote Speaker, “Health and Human Service Delivery in an Increasingly Diverse Society”, Silberman School of Social Work, Hunter College, November 13, 2014.
Keynote Speaker, “The University, the Community, and Race”, George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University, November 10, 2014.
Keynote Speaker, Opening Ceremony, “A Challenge for Social Work”, NASW-PA Conference, Philadelphia, PA, October 16, 2014.
Moderator, “A Call to Conscience: Effective Policies and Practices in Educating African American Males”, Center on Race and Social Problems, University of Pittsburgh, July 10, 2013.
Commencement Speaker, “The Challenge of Diversity”, University of California at Berkeley, School of Social Welfare, May 18, 2013.
William Neal Brown Memorial Lecture, “Embracing a New Racial and Ethnic Identity—America’s Challenge in the 21st Century”, Rutgers University, School of Social Work, April 24, 2013.
Keynote Speaker, “Delivering Services in an Increasing Racially and Economically Diverse Society”, Spring 2013 Community Day, Touro College, Graduate School of Social Work, New York, NY, April 22, 2013.
“50 Years of Black History,” University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 50th Anniversary, Black History Month Program, Greensburg, PA, February 28, 2013.
Panelist, Social Work Education and the Movement to Lower Racial Disparities”, Council on
Social Work Education, Washington, DC, November 10, 2012.
Panelist, “Culture, Class, Ethnicity & Social Context in the Black Community: A Broad
Perspective”, Domestic Violence and the Black Community: Unpacking the Significance of our Diversity Conference, Norfolk, Virginia, August 13-14, 2012.
Moderator, "Structural Inequality and Implicit Bias: Addressing Our Collective Anxiety", The
Heinz Endowment Advisory Board on African American Men and Boys, Pittsburgh, Pa, May 22, 2012.
Presenter, “The Segregating Effects of Poverty”, The National Association of
Social Workers/Congressional Social Work Caucus Capitol Hill briefing: “Overcoming Poverty: The Foundational Issue for the Social Work Profession”, Washington D.C., April 12, 2012.
Keynote Speaker, “A History of Racial Inequality: A Social Work Response,” African American Heritage Day, University of Alabama School of Social Work, February 10, 2012
Keynote Speaker, “Evolving the Image of the African American Male in American Media,”
University of Pittsburgh, November 1, 2011.
Panelist, Panel Discussion on David Mamet’s Play “Race”, Stephen Foster Memorial, Henry Heyman Theatre, October 1, 2011.
Facilitator, Educational Town Hall Panel Discussion, “Cultivating and Celebrating Excellence in the Educational Performance of Black Students” sponsored by Sigma Pi Phi, Rho Boule and EQT, August Wilson Center for African American Culture, September 24, 2011.
Guest Speaker, “Roll Up on Leadership”, Black Male Leadership Development Institute, Robert Morris University, June 20, 2011.
Guest Speaker, “How Leaders Move Mountains with the Power of Persuasion”, Fifth Annual Leadership Summit, University of Pittsburgh, February 26, 2011.