Educational History

Beverly Edwards

P.O. Box 2460

State University (Jonesboro), AR 72467

870.680.4342

Educational History:

1999 Clark Atlanta University School of Social Work: Atlanta, GA

Ph.D. - Social Work Planning, Administration & Social

Science

1990 Ohio State University School of Social Work: Columbus, OH

M.S.W. - Master of Social Work

1989 Jackson State University School of Social Work: Jackson, MS

B.S.W. - Bachelor in Social Work

Academic/Teaching:

August 2007 - Present Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Arkansas State

University: State University (Jonesboro), AR

BSW Courses Taught:

Social Welfare Policy
Public Policy Issues in Aging
Social Work Practice III

Assisting in the development of the MSW Program

BSW Courses Developed On-line:

Social Welfare Policy
Public Policy Issues in Aging

August 2001 – May 2007 Assistant Professor, School of Social Work-MSW Program,

Jackson State University: Jackson, MS

MSW Courses Taught:

Human Diversity

Social Welfare Policy

& Services II

Ethics & Social Work Practice
Child Abuse & Neglect
Social Work Practice I
Urban Poverty: Intervention Approaches
Social Welfare Policy Affecting Children, Youth &

Families

Family Intervention
Intervention with Children & Youth
Public Policy Issues in Aging

BSW Courses Taught:

Public Policy Issues in Aging
Introduction to Social Work
Child Abuse & neglect
Social Welfare Policy & Services I
Human Behavior & the Social Environment
Child Welfare Services

June 2000 - August 2000 Lecturer, School of Social Work-MSW Program, JacksonState

University: Jackson, MS

MSW Course Taught:

Social Welfare Policy Affecting Children, Youth, Families

August 1999 - May 2001 Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Social Work-MSW

Program, Jackson State University: Jackson, MS

Human Diversity

Social Welfare Policy

& Services II

Ethics & Social Work Practice
Child Abuse & Neglect

Assisted in the development of the MSW Program

Professional History/Non-Academic:

January 2003 - December 2004 Program Coordinator, Child Welfare Institute Title IV-E

Jackson State University: Jackson, MS

Duties involved working with Tile IV-E students in collaboration with the MS Department of Human Services (MDHS) and the Project Administrator in training students specifically in the area of child welfare to become employed with MDHS once they graduated from the School of Social Work.

September 1996 - August 1999 Consultant, Department of Family and Children Services

State of Georgia, Department of Human Resources: Atlanta, GA

Social service position which required evaluating, assessing and writing policies related to TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) as well as conducting initial assessments of single parent needs for employment assistance and facilitating their job placement through career counseling in fostering independent living strategies. Evaluations of clients’ eligibility for TANF, food stamps, Medicaid and child care assistance were conducted in order to develop individual applicant plans. These services involved administering federal and state social service documentation while working in conjunction with various state and federal agencies and community resources. Duties also included training and developing subordinate social work professionals in a lead role.

September 1990 - December 1994 Master Level Social Worker, The Changed Living

Recovery Residence: Atlanta, GA

Social work duties involved providing individual, family, and group counseling, and relapse prevention to single adult females with children who had substance abuse dependency problems.

Social work duties also involved developing transitional plans, basic and employment skills training and job placement services. Social work duties also involved teaching self-esteem building techniques, parenting, drug education and nutrition and health education classes within a residentialenvironment for single adult females with children.

June 1989 - June 1990 Social Work Graduate Intern, Huckleberry House:

Columbus, OH

Social work duties included providing individual and family counseling and other

social services to adolescents, teenagers, families and groups. These services also

involved conducting group therapy for teens and case documentation

Student Advisement:

Advise approximately 20-25 BSW students yearly at Arkansas State University

Advised approximately 20-25 MSW students yearly at Jackson State University

Advised approximately 2 Ph.D. students on dissertations yearly at Jackson State University

Doctoral Dissertations:

Dissertation Committees

•Member: Dissertation Committee for Mary Sims-Johnson

(Completed & Graduated May 2003)

•Member: Dissertation for Pat Wilkerson

(Completed & Graduated May 2004)

•Member: Dissertation Committee for Brian Anderson

(Completed & Graduated May 2004)

• Member: Dissertation Committee for Glenell Lee

(Completed & Graduated May 2006)

•Member: Dissertation Committee for Antimoore Jackson

(Dissertation in Progress)

Professional Publications and Manuscripts:

Edwards, B. (2008). [Review of the book Social Welfare Policy & Programs: A Values

Perspective]

Jacinto, G., Edwards, B., and Ramos, E. (2007). Typologies of homeless runaway youths: A review of the literature. Journal of Family Theory & Review. Manuscript Submitted for publication.

Edwards, B. (2006). [Review of the book Social Welfare: A History of the American Response to Need].

Edwards, B. (in press). A qualitative analysis of the environmental, social factors, and personal behavioral correlates of health care access and socioeconomic status for breast cancer risk among African American women. The Researcher: An Interdisciplinary Journal.

Edwards, B. (2006). Fostering resilience in African American children: The impact of spirituality. Manuscript submitted for publication.

Edwards, B. (2003). Review of the book Child Sexual Assault: Feminist Perspectives.

Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work, 18 (2), 237-239.

Edwards, B. (2003). African American women and welfare reform: Implications for social welfare policy and services. 2003 Social Sciences Monograph Series. Houston:National Association of African American Studies & National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies.

Edwards, B. (2001). Global issues in social work practice: Strengthening education to make a difference. Proceedings of the 30th Annual Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference, Biloxi, MS, October 10-12, 2001.

Edwards, B. (2001). The role spirituality plays in fostering resilience in African American children. 2001 Social Sciences Monograph Series. Houston: National Association of African American Studies & National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies.

Juried Professional Papers and Presentations/International and National:

Edwards, B. (2008). Bridging the social work practice context between HIV/AIDS in SouthAfrica and the United States. Paper presented at the International Association of Schools of Social Work 34th Global Social Work Congress, Durban, South Africa.

Edwards, B. (2005). A qualitative analysis of the environmental, social factors, and personal behavioral correlates of health care access and socioeconomic status for breast cancerrisks among African American women. Paper presented at the American Association of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Edwards, B. (2003). African American women and welfare reform: Implications for socialwelfare policy and services. Paper presented at the National Conference of the National Association of African American Studies, the National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, the National Native American Studies, and the International Association of Asian Studies, Houston, TX.

Edwards, B. (2002). The role of spirituality in fostering resilience in African American children. Paper presented at the Child Welfare League of America National Conference, Washington, D.C.

Edwards, B. (2001). The application of spirituality from a strength’sperspective in African American children. Paper presented at the National Conference of the National Association of African American Studies, the National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, the National Native American Studies, and the International Association of Asian Studies, Houston, TX.

Juried Professional Papers and Presentations/State and Regional:

Edwards, B. (2008). Ethical practice in rural social work: Personal and professional challenge. Paper presented at the Arkansas Chapter National Association of Social Workers Annual Conference in Rogers, AR.

Edwards, B. (2007). Ethical issues in rural social work practice. Paper presented at the Mid South Regional Rural Social Work Conference, Jonesboro, AR.

Edwards, B. (2006). The impact of hurricane Katrina on the lives of New Orleans and other coastal community evacuees: Implications for social work practice and policy. Paper presented at the Second Annual Southern Institute for Mental Health Advocacy, Research and Training Conference, Tunica, MS.

Edwards, B. (2002). Women and welfare reform: An analytical framework social workers can apply. Paper presented at the 31st Annual Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference, Tuscaloosa, AL.

Edwards, B. (2002). The connection between spirituality and resilience in African American children: Implications for social work practice. Paper presented at The Mississippi Chapter National Association of Social Workers Annual Meeting, Jackson, MS.

Edwards, B. (2001). Global issues in social work practice: Strengthening education to make adifference. Paper presented at the 30th Annual Alabama/Mississippi Social Work Education Conference, Biloxi, MS.

Edwards, B. (2001). Global issues in social work education: Implications for social work practice. Paper presented at Jackson State University’s 10th Annual International Symposium, Jackson, MS.

Invited Professional Presentations/State and Local:

Edwards, B. (2004). Misdiagnosis and under-reporting of elder neglect and abuse. Paper presented at the Mississippi Coalition against Domestic Violence Annual Conference, Biloxi, MS.

Edwards, B. (2000). How to become professionally prepared for the new millennium. Paper presented at the Fifth Annual State Conference of the Jackson Chapter of the National Association of Black Social Workers, Jackson, MS.

Edwards, B. (2000). Selecting an effective treatment program for survivors of childhoodsexual abuse: Implications for social work practice. Paper presented at Jackson State University’s School of Social Work Colloquium, Jackson, MS.

Edwards, B. (1999). A study of adult females’ recovery of repressed memory of childhood sexual abuse with implications for social work practice. Paper presented at Jackson State University’s School of Social Work Faculty Search Committee Colloquium, Jackson, MS.

Dean, H., Edwards, B., & Omari, S. (1999). Relationship between childhood maltreatment,symptoms of trauma, and reasons for substance abuse. Paper presented at Jackson State University’s School of Social Work Brown Bag Presentation, Jackson, MS.

Peer-Reviewed Professional Poster Presentation

Edwards, B. (2008). A qualitative analysis of African American women at risk for breast cancer: The role of health care providers and the need for further research. Poster session presented at the Drexel University 32nd Annual Planned Parenthood Federation of America(PPFA) Women’s Health Conference 2008, Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Grants Received:

Funded

Co-Principal Investigator, Middle East Studies Committee, Arkansas State University, 2008:

$12,000

Principal Investigator, Summer Faculty Research Award, Jackson State University, The Institute

of Epidemiology and Health Services Research, 2004: $12,000.

Educational and Teaching Grant

Vollman Family Faculty Enhancement Award, 2008: $5,000

Other Instructional Activities:

Guest Lecturer, Multidisciplinary Course on Disaster Preparedness, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Arkansas State University, 2007-2008

Faculty Advisor, BSW Program, Department of Social Work, Arkansas State University, 2007- Present

Faculty Advisor, MSW Program, School of Social Work, Jackson State University, 1999-2007

Faculty Advisor, PhD Program, School of Social Work, Jackson State University, 1999-2007

Certified Distance Learning Instructor (CDLI), Jackson State University, 2006

University Service:

Appointed, Arkansas State University Task Force on Research and Teaching Balance,

2007-2008

Appointed, Jackson State University College of Public Service Brain Trust Round Table Panelist, 2006

Appointed, Jackson State University Commencement Committee, 2000-2007

Appointed, Jackson State University Freshman Class Sponsor, 2005-2007

Appointed, Jackson State University Faculty Senate Representative, 2004-2007

Appointed, Co-Chair, Jackson State University Program Committee for Commencement, 2003-2005

Appointed, Jackson State University National Alumni Association, 2005

Appointed, Jackson State University Faculty Leadership Training Workshop, 2002

Appointed, Jackson State University Academic Affairs Outstanding Achievement Award Committee, 2002

Appointed, Jackson State University RAND/Council for Aid to Education Quality Assessment Initiative Committee, 2002

Appointed, Jackson State University Naming Buildings and Facilities and Building Plagues Committee, 2001

College Service:

Appointed, Arkansas State University Admissions and Credits Committee, 2007-2010

Member, Arkansas State University Beck Pride Center Committee, 2007-2008

Appointed, Cultural Diversity Ad Hoc Committee, Arkansas State University, 2007-2008

Member, Arkansas State University Healthy Ager Project, 2008

School Service:

Appointed, Social Welfare Policy & Services Curriculum Area Content Committee for Reaffirmation of Accreditation, Jackson State University, 2005-2007

Moderator, Jackson State University College of Public Service School of Social Work, Third Annual Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference, 2005

Member, Registration Committee, Jackson State University College of Public Service School of Social Work, Third Annual Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference, 2005

Member, Jackson State University Evaluation and Outcomes Committee, 2002-2007

Member, Jackson State University Graduate School Catalog Committee, 2002-2007

Moderator, Jackson State University College of Public Service School of Social Work, Second Annual Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference, 2004

Appointed, Jackson State University College of Public Service School of Social Work, Conference Planning Committee for the Second Annual Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference, 2004

Moderator, Jackson State University College of Public Service School of Social Work, Mississippi Child Welfare Institute Conference, 2003

Program Coordinator, Jackson State University School of Social Work Title IV-E Child Welfare Institute, January 2003-December 2004

Appointed, Jackson State University Phi Alpha Honor Society Faculty Advisor, 2001-2002

Appointed, Jackson State University Faculty Marshal for the School of Social Work’s Graduation Celebration, 2001

Program Service:

Chair, Arkansas State University BSW Admissions Committee, 2008-2009

Chair, Arkansas State University BSW Program Faculty Search Committee, 2008-2009

Member, Arkansas State University BSW ProgramFaculty Search Committee, 2007-2008

Chair, Library Acquisitions, BSW Program, Arkansas State University, 2007-Present

Member, Arkansas State University BSW Curriculum Committee, 2007-Present

Member, Arkansas State University BSW Admissions Committee, 2007-2008

Chair, Jackson State University MSW Admissions Committee, 2005-2007

Member, Jackson State University MSW Admissions Committee, 2002-2004

Member, Jackson State University MSW Policy Review Committee, 2003-2007

Member, Jackson State University MSW Strategic & Planning Committee, 2003-2007

Participation, Faculty Seminars sponsored by Jackson State University’s Center for University

Scholars, 2003

Member, Jackson State University MSW Program Graduate School Catalog Committee, 2002-2007

Member, Jackson State University MSW Program Social Welfare Policy Content Subcommittee, 2002-2007

Coordinator, Jackson State University MSW Program Human Behavior Sequence, 2000

Chair, Jackson State University MSW Program SACS Self-Study Subcommittee for Field Practice, 1999

Member, Jackson State University MSW Program Research Committee, 1999

Member, Jackson State University MSW Program Curriculum Committee, 1999-2007

Community and/Professional Service:

Reviewer & PC Member, World Summit on the Knowledge Society, 2008

Judge, Ninth Annual Judith Holm Memorial Student Awards Competition, 2006

Elected, National Association of Social Workers Mississippi Chapter Region IV Board

Representative, 2004-2007

Appointed, National Association of Social Workers Mississippi Chapter Region IV Board

Representative, 2003-2004 (Completed term of former Representative)

Alternate Member, National Association of Social WorkersNational Committee onNominations

and Leadership Identification, 2001-2003

Elected, Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Bethlehem Center, Jackson, MS, 2001-2003

Member, Public Relations Committee, Bethlehem Center, Jackson, MS, 2003

Chair, Renewed Life Ministries Grant Writing Committee, Jackson, MS, 2002-2003

Elected, Bethlehem Center Board of Directors, Jackson, MS, 1999-2001

Memberships/Professional Affiliations:

National Association of Social Workers, AR Chapter

National Association of Black Social Workers, Jackson, MS Chapter

Council on Social Work Education

Honors/Awards:

Certificate of Achievement, Jackson State University Successful Completion of Faculty Leadership Training Workshop for the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, 2002

Plaque of Appreciation, Jackson State University School of Social Work Reaffirmation of Accreditation of the MSW Program for the full eight year cycle, 2001

Certificate of Appreciation, Jackson State University One Plus Years of Dedicated Service,

2000