EDUCATION:University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

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Michael E. Sherr, Ph. D., L.C.S.W.

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EDUCATION:University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Ph. D., College of Social Work, December 2003

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

M.S.W., May 1998

University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC

B.S. in Social Work, May 1997

Dual Minor: Psychology and Gerontology

TEACHING

EXPERIENCE:Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, Baylor University,

August 2006

BSW Courses

SWO 4373 Social Work Practice III: Organizations and Communities

SWO 3401 Statistics for Social Workers

MSW Courses

SWO 5182 Research Seminar

SWO 5172 Social Work Skills Lab II

SWO 5372 Professional Practice II Groups, Communities, Organizations

SWO 5381 Research for Practice

GCO Pilot SWO 5332, SWO5372, SWO5172

Professor, Department of Social Work, January 2004-July 2006

Graduate Program, Northwest Nazarene University

MSW Courses

Social Work Practice II: Organizations/Community Development

Leadership skills and Management Practice in Human Services

Field Instruction Seminar

Advanced Research Methods

Collecting and Analyzing Qualitative Data

HBSE II: The Second Half of the Life Course

HBSE IV: Multicultural Perspective in Rural Social Work

Foundations of Social Policy

Other Teaching Responsibilities at Northwest Nazarene University

Thesis Advisor: 8 students in 2004; 7 students 2005-2006

Adjunct to assist Education Department—Research Theory and Application in Education

Developed a Behavioral Health Clinic Collaborative between Advocates for Inclusion and Northwest Nazarene University

Developed and administered MSW evaluation to satisfy accrediting standard (AS8) for CSWE accreditation.

Instructor (part-time) University of South Carolina2002 – 2004

Social Services to Families and Aging

Foundations of Macropractice with Communities and Organizations

Foundations of Group Practice

Advanced Practice with Groups

Research Data Analysis

Research: Program Design and Evaluation

Instructor (part-time) Winston-Salem State University1999 – 2000

Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare

ACADEMIC

SERVICE:Current

Chair, Research committee2008 – present

MSW Faculty Sponsor, NASW/BU 2007 – present

Chair, Faculty development committee2007 - 2008

Member, MSW admissions committee2006 – present

Member, Student development committee2006 – present

Assistant Editor, 2005 - present

Social Work and Christianity: An International Journal

Editorial Review Board,2007 – present

Journal of Research on Christian Education

Consulting Editor2007 - present

Advances in Social Work

Prior

Chair, Scholars’ Guild Northwest Nazarene University 2004 – 2006

Chair, Research Committee, Department of Social Work2005 – 2006

Northwest Nazarene University

Member, Human Research Review Committee, 2005 – 2006

Northwest Nazarene University

MEMBERSHIP

LICENSURE and

CERTIFICATES:

Member, Harris Creek Baptist Church

Council on Social Work in Education

National Association of Social Workers

North American Association of Christians in Social Work

Society for Social Work and Research

Gerontological Society of America

ARNOVA

Licensed Clinical Social Worker: Texas #50384

BOARDS and

COMMISSIONS:Current

Nationally Elected Board Member,

North American Association of Christians in Social Work2007 – Present

Chair, Potter’s Vessel Ministries 2007 – Present

Co-Chair, Ruth Project Waco Regional Immigration Center2007 – Present

Member, Adult Protective Services Board for McLennan County

2007- 2008

Prior

Coordinator, HOPE of Idaho,2004 – 2006

Member,A Better Way End-of-Life Care Coalition, 2004 – 2006

First Baptist Church of West Columbia2002 – 2005 Consultant—Corazon de Jesus/ The Heart of Jesus

BOOKS:

Sherr, M. E. (2008). Social work with volunteers: Developing context-specific optimal partnerships. Chicago, IL: Lyceum Press.

Sherr, M. E. (upcoming 2010). On Becoming a Christian Educator in Social Work. Botsford, CT: North American Association for Christians in Social Work.

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS:

Sherr, M.E., Singletary, J., & Rogers, R. K. (in press). Innovative service or proselytizing: Exploring when service delivery becomes a platform for unwanted religious persuasion. Social Work.

Sherr, M. E., Singletary, J., Rogers, R., Dennison, A., & Paul, D. (in press). Exploring the Role of Research in Evangelical Service Organizations: Lessons from a University/Agency partnership.Social Work and Christianity.

Yancey, G., Rogers, R., Singletary, J., & Sherr, M. E. (in press). A national study of administrative practices in religious organizations. Social Work and Christianity.

Sherr, M. E., Stamey, J., & Garland, D. R. (2009). Empowering faith practices: A validation study of the Christian Faith Practices Scale. Family and Community Ministries, 23(1), 27-35.

Sherr, M. E., & Ellor, J. (2009). Re-thinking the Caretaking Relationship in Preventing Elder Mistreatment: Potential Roles for Social Work and the Church. Social Work and Christianity, 36(1), 14-35.

Williams, N. E., & Sherr, M. E. (2008). Children’s psychosocial rehabilitation: Clinical outcomes for children in foster care with serious emotional disturbance. Journal of Child and Adolescent Social Work, Online First (November 4, 2008),

Williams, N. E., & Sherr, M. E. (2008). Longitudinal evaluation of outcomes for youth with serious emotional disturbance during two years of children’s psychosocial rehabilitation. Advances in Social Work, 9(2), 1-16.

Garland, D. R., Sherr, M. E., Singletary, & Gardner, L. (2008). Congregations who care for children. Family and Community Minitries, 22(2), 4-17.

Garland, D. R., Sherr, M. E., Dennison, A., & Singletary, J. (2008). Who cares for the children? Family and Community Ministries, 22(1), 6-16.

Taylor, T. A., & Sherr, M. E. (2008). When veterans come home: Ministering to veterans with Combat-Related PTSD. Family and Community Ministries, 21(3), 6-16.

Sherr, M. E., & Jones, J. (2007). Considering family and significant others in the faculty recruitment process: A study of social work recruiting practices.Advances in Social Work, 8(2), 38-51.

Sherr, M. E., Garland, D. R., & Wolfer, T. A. (2007).The role of community service in the faith development of adolescents.Journal of Youth Ministry, 6(1), 43-54.

Sherr, M. E., Huff, G., & Curran, M. (2007). Student perceptions of salient IFL indicators: The Christian Vocation Model. Journal of Research on Christian Education, 16(1), 15-33.

Evans, A., & Sherr, M. E. (2006). Navigating through dual relationships: Applying an ethical continuum for rural social work practice. The New Social Worker, 13(1), 4-6.

Sherr, M. E., Huff, G., & Curran, M. (2006). The integration of faith and practice by Christian social work faculty: BSW student perceptions. Social work and Christianity, 33(1), 58-76.

Sherr, M. E. (2006). The Afrocentric paradigm: A pragmatic discourse about social work practice with African Americans. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 13(3), 1-17.

Chamec-Case, R. R., & Sherr, M. E. (2006). Exploring how social work administrators integrate spirituality in the workplace. Social Work and Christianity, 33(3), 268-287.

Sherr, M. E., & Straughan, H. H. (2005). Social work, volunteerism, and the church: An historical overview and look into the future. Social Work and Christianity, 32(2), 97-115.

Sherr, M. E., & Shields, G. (2005). Exploring the influence of religion among the most active volunteer service club members. Social Work and Christianity, 32(2), 133-150.

Sherr, M. E., Shields, G., King, W., Curran, M. (2005). Informal vs. formal support networks among the elderly and the role of religion. Social Work and Christianity, 32(4), 341-353.

Sherr, M. E., & Wolfer, T. A. (2004). Teaching content on Charitable Choice and religious congregations: Evaluating the efficacy of a decision case module. Advances in Social Work, 5(2), 197-210.

Sherr, M. E. (2003). Social Work and volunteerism: Exploring factors that influence volunteer commitment. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of South Carolina, Columbia.

Sherr, M. E., & Wolfer, T. A. (2003). The Grace House Ministry: Preparing social work students for practice with religious congregations within the context of Charitable Choice. Social Work & Christianity, 30(2), 128-148 .

Sherr, M. E. (2003). Infusing volunteerism into the HBSE curriculum of MSW programs. Aretê, 27(1), 81-87.

Sherr, M. E., & Blumhardt, F. C. (2002). Rural Elderly Women: Application of Human Behavior Theory and Issues for Social Work Education. Journal of Human Behavior and the Social Environment, 6(4), 48-64.

Dennison, S. T. & Sherr, M. E. (2001). A Collaborative Strategy for Evaluating Treatment Services at a Homeless Substance Abuse Treatment Program on a Shoestring Budget. The Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 25(2), 45-57.

BOOK CHAPTERS AND BOOK REVIEWS:

Sherr, M. E. & Thompson, R. J. (in press). A Wesleyan perspective for addressing poverty and displacement. Hebrew Union College Press.

Sherr, M. E., & Wolfer, T. A. (in press). Grace House Ministry (A). In T. Wolfer (Ed.). Decision Cases for Christians in Social Work. Botsford, CT: North American Association of Christians in Social Work.

Sherr, M. E., & Wolfer, T. A. (in press). Grace House Ministry (B). In T. Wolfer (Ed.). Decision Cases for Christians in Social Work. Botsford, CT: North American Association of Christians in Social Work.

Huff, G. E., Sherr, M. E., & Henning, N. L. (in press). A shoplifter? In T. Wolfer (Ed.). Decision Cases for Christians in Social Work. Botsford, CT: North American Association of Christians in Social Work.

Sherr, M. E., & Blumhardt, F. C. (2005). Rural Elderly Women: A triple jeopardy population. In L. Ginsberg (Ed.). Social work in rural communities (4th ed.). Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education.

Wolfer, T. A., & Sherr, M. E. (2003). American congregations and their social programs. In T. Tirrito & T. Casio (Eds.), Religious organizations in community services. New York: Springer.

Sherr, M. E., & Wolfer, T. A. (2002). I will not be God’s Entertainment. In T. L. Scales, T. A. Wolfer, D. A. Sherwood, D. R. Garland, B. Hugen, & S. Pittman (Eds.). Spirituality and religion is social work: A source book of decision cases. Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education.

Sherr, M. E. (in press). [Review of the book Short-term existential intervention in clinical practice]. Social Work and Christianity.

Sherr, M. E. (2008). [Review of the book Send me: The story of Salkehatchie Summer Service]. Social Work and Christianity, 35(1), 96-99.

Sherr, M. E. (2004). [Review of the book A revolution of compassion: Faith-based groups as full partners in fighting America’s social problems].Social work and Christianity, 31(3), 314-316.

Sherr, M. E. (2003). [Review of the book Doing good: Passion and commitment for helping others].Social work and Christianity, 30(3), 303-305.

Sherr, M. E. (2002). [Review of the book Churches that make a difference: Reaching your community with good news and good works]. Social Work and Christianity, 29(3), 252-254.

Sherr, M. E. (2001). [Review of the book Mighty like the river: The black church and social reform]. Social Work & Christianity, 29(1), 65-66.

In Process:

Sherr, M. E., & Dyer, P. (Under Review). Evaluating a Comprehensive Abstinence-Based Program for Minority Youth: Comparing Church and Public School Outcomes. Social Work and Christianity.

Sherr, M. E., & Dyer, P. (Under Review). A preliminary evaluation of a comprehensive abstinence-based program for minority church youth: Implications for youth ministers. Journal of Youth Ministry.

Sherr, M. E. (Forthcoming 2010). Whole-hearted Teaching: Becoming Vocational Christian Educators. Book prospectus and manuscript prepared for either, InterVarsity, Jossey-Bass, or Brazos Press.

TECHNICAL

REPORTS:

Sherr, M. E., Singletary, J, Rogers, R. K., Dennison, A., & Paul, D. (2007). Stand in the Gap: Final Report.

Sherr, M. E. (2004). Assessing Jerusalem: Report written for College Church of the Nazarene

Sherr, M. E. (2004). Recruiting and retaining committed Lions. Report written for the South Carolina Lions.

Co-author: 2004 White Paper for Advancing End-of-Life Care in the State of Idaho. A Better Way Coalition.

Principal Investigator: 1999 Survey of State Partial Hospital Programs in Community Mental Health Centers.

Principal Investigator: 1999 Pre and Post Outcome Measures for the Acute Day Partial Hospital Treatment Program at CenterPoint Human Services. (Formally known as Forsyth Stokes Mental Health Center)

Principal Investigator: 1999 Survey of Doctoral Programs: Curriculum, financial resources, and testing procedures (i.e. qualification exams, comps, dissertation)

Principal Investigator: 1997 Pre and Post Outcome Measures at Novant Recovery Network using the Addictions Survey Instrument (ASI)

REFEREED PRESENTATIONS:

Sherr, M. E., & Dyer, P. (2009, March). Comprehensive sex education with African American and Hispanic Youth: Preliminary findings of a five-year evaluation. The 20th Annual National At-Risk Youth Conference, Savannah, Georgia.

Sherr, M. E., & Dyer, P. (2009, March). Comprehensive sex education with African American and Hispanic Youth: Preliminary findings of a five-year evaluation. The 9th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Health Behavior, Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Sherr, M.E., Singletary, J., & Rogers, R. K. (2008, February). Innovative service or proselytizing: Exploring when service becomes a platform for unwanted religious persuasion. The North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Orlando, Florida.

Sherr, M. E., & Rogers, R. K. (2008, October). Innovative service or proselytizing: Exploring when service becomes a platform for unwanted religious persuasion. Council on Social Work Education 52nd Annual Program Meeting, Philadelphia.

Sherr, M. E., & Dennison, A. (2008, May). Early childhood education in congregations: Findings from a national study. The 1st annual Child Care Summit, Dallas, Texas.

Sherr, M. E., Singletary, J., & Rogers, R. K. (2008, February). Innovative service or proselytizing: Exploring when service becomes a platform for unwanted religious persuasion. The North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Orlando, Florida.

Sherr, M. E., & Huff, G. (2008, February). Jane Addams: Social worker and volunteer. The North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Orlando, Florida.

Garland, D. R., Singletary, J., & Sherr, M. E. (2007, November). Early Childhood Education in Congregations: Findings from a National Study. The 36th Annual Convention ARNOVA, conference, Atlanta, Georgia.

Sherr, M. E., Singletary, J., Garland, D., & Dennison, A. (2007, March). Early childhood education in congregations: Preliminary findings from a national study and implications for practice. The North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Dallas, Texas.

Sherr, M. E., & Ellor, J. (2007, March). Re-thinking the Caretaking Relationship in Preventing Elder Mistreatment: Potential Roles for Social Work and the Church. The North American Association of Christians in Social Work Dallas, Texas.

Sherr, M. E. & Thompson, R. J. (2006, May). A Wesleyan perspective for addressing poverty and displacement. Hebrew Union College–University of Cincinnati Ethics Center and Union Institute’s Symposium on Poverty, Welfare, and Religion, Cincinnati.

Sherr, M. E., Huff, G., & Curran, M. (2006, February). Integrating spirituality and social work education: The holistic integration model. Council on Social Work Education 52nd Annual Program Meeting, Chicago.

Jones, J., & Sherr, M. E. (2006, February). Considering family and significant others in the faculty recruitment process: A study of social work recruiting practices. Council on Social Work Education 52nd Annual Program Meeting, Chicago.

Sherr, M. E. (2005, November) Hallmarks of effective integration of Faith and social work practice. The 6th Annual Cedarville University Social Services Career Links Day, Cedarville, Ohio.

Chamec-Case, R. R., & Sherr, M. E. (2005, October). Exploring how social work administrators integrate spirituality in the workplace. The North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Grand Rapids, MI.

Sherr, M. E., & Jones, J. (2005, February). Recruiting and retaining social work faculty: A family integrated strategy. Council on Social Work Education 51st Annual Program Meeting, New York.

Chamec-Case, R. R., & Sherr, M. E. (2005, February). Exploring how social work administrators integrate spirituality in the workplace. Council on Social Work Education 51st Annual Program Meeting, New York.

Sherr, M. E., Huff, G., & Curran, M. (2004, October). Integrating faith and practice in the classroom: Student perceptions of salient indicators. The North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Washington, D.C.

Sherr, M. E. (2004, April). Recruiting and retaining committed volunteers. The North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Nampa, Idaho.

Sherr, M. E., & Shields, G. (2003, October). Exploring the Influence of Religion Among the Most Active Volunteer Service Club Members. The North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Louisville, Kentucky.

Jones, J., Wolfer, T. A., Sherr, M. E., & Cecil, D. P. (2003, October). Integrating faith and academic life at public universities: Opening faculty/doctoral student dialogue. The North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Louisville, Kentucky.

Shields, G., & Sherr, M. E. (2003, October). Informal vs. formal social networks among the eldery and the role of religion. The North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Louisville, Kentucky.

Sherr, M. E., & Blumhardt, F. C. (2003, February). Rural Elderly Women: A multidimensional theoretical framework and issues for social work education. The First National Gerontological Social Work Conference. Atlanta, Georgia.

Sherr, M. E., & Wolfer, T. A. (2002, October). Moving a congregation from charity to ministry: Opportunities and challenges within the context of Charitable Choice. The North American Association of Christians in Social Work. Rochester, New York.

Sherr, M. E. (2002, February). Black rural elders: The forgotten population. The National Black Family Summit, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Sherr, M. E. (2002, March). Diveristy and Aging: Becoming a culturally competent mental health clinician. Lexington Mental Health Association. Columbia, South Carolina.

FUNDED

RESEARCH:

Primary Investigator (2007 – 2012) “Evaluation of Project U-Turn of the Family & Children Faith Coalition” Family and Youth Services Bureau; Administration on Children, Youth and Families. (HHS-2007-ACF-ACYF-AE-0099). Dr. Preston Dyer is CO-PI. Total Amount : $2,931,535.00 Baylor Sub-Contract Amount:

$379,223.00

Primary Investigator and Co-Primary Developer (2008 – 2009) “Evaluating patient navigation at Potter’s Vessel Ministries” The Waco Foundation. Brian Dodd, Executive Director, is CO-Primary Developer. $30,000.00

Primary Investigator and Co-Primary Developer (2008 – 2009) “Evaluating patient navigation at Potter’s Vessel Ministries” The Rappaport Foundation. Brian Dodd, Executive Director, is CO-Primary Developer.

$10,000.00

Primary Investigator (2006)—Stand-in-the-Gap Ministry—This project was a formative evaluation of a religiously affiliated organization. $15,400.00

Statistical Consultant (2006)—Congregational-based Early Childhood Education and Family Support—Statistical support for survey development, administration, and analysis of data.

$3,000.00

Primary Investigator (2004 - 2006)—The Watson Fellowship—This project resulted in a series of studies on the integration of faith in the classroom that will lead to a single-authored book on teaching as a Christian Educator. $4,090.00

Primary Investigator (2003 - 2004)—South Carolina Lions—This project provided an evidenced-based recruitment and retention strategy for expanding membership and member participation in community projects. The project also served as a pilot for an international study of voluntary commitment and its impact on recruitment and retention. $2,098.00

Research Analyst (2003)—Performed extensive literature review for Hudson Institute as part of the FASTEN project.

$2,040.00

Statistical Analyst (2003)—Performed all quantitative analysis for Service and Faith Project: A national study funded by Lilly Pharmaceuticals.

$5000.00

Statistical Analyst (2002-2003)—Performed all data collection and analysis for a study initiated by the Institute for Poverty and Deprivation and funded by Sisters of Charity reviewing six areas of poverty in South Carolina. $4150.00

OTHER

GRANTS:

Primary Developer (2003)—Writer of a grant proposal for the South Carolina Lions Incorporated to acquire a new truck for their mobile health screening unit.

$22,000.00

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE:

Advocates for Inclusion

Clinical Director—Behavioral Health Clinic8/2005 – 7/2006

Advocates for Inclusion 9/2004 – 7/2005

Consultant—Clinical Oversight Provider

The Guilford Center Behavioral Health and Disability Services7/2000- 7/2001

Senior Practitioner Child and Family Intensive Team

Hospice of the Piedmont8/1999 – 7/2000

Children’s Counselor

Forsyth Memorial Hospital10/1998 – 2/2000