Dennis R. Myers, Ph.D. Curriculum Vita1

CURRICULUM VITA

Dennis Ray Myers, Ph.D.

School of Social Work

Baylor University

PO Box 97320

Waco, Texas 76798

Phone (Office) 254-7106404

Phone (Cell) 254-424-1774

Phone (Home) 254-848-9742

Fax (Office) 254-710-6455

Dennis R. Myers, Ph.D. Curriculum Vita1

EDUCATION

Doctor of PhilosophyDecember1982

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas

Dissertation Title: A Study of the Self Expression at Work of

Professionally-Oriented Social Workers Employed in

Public Human Service Organizations

Master of Science in Social WorkMay1973

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas

Thesis Title: Attitudes of Nursing Home Administrators toward the Aged

Bachelor of ArtsMay 1968

Baylor University, Waco, Texas

Major: Psychology

EXPERIENCE

Current Appointments: Baylor University

Kronzer Endowed Professorship in Family Studies

Professor, Social Work and Gerontology, School of Social Work

Chair, Gerontology Initiative

Past Appointments: Baylor University(since August 1981)

Associate Dean, Graduate Studies, School of Social Work

Director, Baccalaureate Studies in Social Work, School of Social Work

Associate Director, Institute of Gerontological Studies

Acting Director, Civic Education and Community Service Program\

Professional post-baccalaureate and post-master’s social work experience

Texas Department on Aging, Educational Consultant, August 1979-May, 1980.

Wichita Falls Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center, ICFMR Program Director, January, 1975- May, 1978.

Wichita Falls Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center, Intake worker and counselor, July, 1973-December, 1975

Consultation and Academic Publication Service

Baptist General Convention of Texas

Buckner Retirement Services

Editorial Board, Social Work and Christianity. 1990−current.

Editorial Board, Family and Community Ministries. 2012−current.

Military Service Record

U.S. Army, September 10, 1968, to August 15, 1971. Honorable discharge.

Army Commendation Medal

Recognitions and Awards

University Outstanding Teaching Award (Tenured Faculty). School of Social Work nominee. (2011 & 2012)

University Community Service Award (Tenured Faculty). School of Social Work nominee. (2011)

Distinguished Teacher Award. Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (2006)

Gero-Ed Center Expert Trainer, Council on Social Work Education’s Gero-Ed CenterNational Center for Gerontological Social Work Education. (2006)

BaylorPLUS Salute Award Recipient (2005)

Baylor Outstanding Faculty Award Nominee

Mortar Board Outstanding Professor (2001)

Sigma Phi Omega

Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society

National Institute of Mental Health Traineeship

Association of Retarded Citizens Recognition Award

Veterans Administration Traineeship

Alpha Chi Honorary Scholastic Society

Psi Chi Honorary Psychology Society

PROFESSIONAL

Current Professional Credentials

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Current Professional Memberships and Offices

Co-chair, Nursing Facilities Administrator Advisory Committee, State of Texas

Vice-President, Board of Trustees, Stilwell Retirement Center

Member.Gerontological Society of America

Member, American Society on Aging

Member. National Association of Social Workers

Member. Council on Social Work Education

Member. National Association of Christians in Social Work

Past Professional Memberships and Offices

Board Member. Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments

Board Member, Vice-President. North Central Texas Alzheimer’s Association

Board Member, President. Stilwell Retirement Center

Member. Texas Association of Social Work Program Deans and Directors

Member. Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors

Member, Executive Committee, Program Committee, Finance Committee, Long Range Planning Committee, and Task Force on Accreditation of Gerontology. Association for Gerontology in Higher Education

Member. American Society on Aging

Member. Western Gerontological Society

Courses Taught

Undergraduate

SOC 1306 Social Problems

SWO 3371 Social Work Practice I

SWO 4388 Social Work Practice II

SWO 4373Social Work Practice III

Graduate

SOC/GRT/SWO 5336The Family in Later Life

SOC/GRT/SWO 5340 Ethnicity Aging

GRT/SWO 4342 Social Services for Older Persons

SOC/GRT/SWO 4395 Aging & Mental Health

SWO 5371 Professional Practice I

SWO 5371 Social Work Skills Lab

SWO 5561 Practice with Individuals and Families

SWO 5383 Research Project

SWO 5182 Research Seminar

SWO 5398Capstone

SWO 6342 Academic Leadership and Administration in Social Work Education

Grants, Endowments, and Contracts Awarded

Myers, D.An Assessment of Community Need and Organizational Capacity for Guardianship Services. Buckner Retirement Services. (2014-1015). $8000.

Myers, D., investigator; Ellor, J. & Morissette, S., co-principal investigators, (2011-2014), Military Family Coping Project: Phase II, $400,000.

Myers, D. and Ballenger, E.(2013-2015). Bilingual mental health scholarship program for accredited social work programs. Hogg Foundation for Mental Health.$279,125.

Myers, D. and Yancey, G. (2007-2009). Social work competency development within county jail settings. McLennan County. $12,000.

Myers, D. (2008-2010). Applied research projectsfunded bycongregations and agencies providing graduate student internships. $64,088.

Myers, D., Harris, H. and Ellor, J., co-principal investigators. (2006-2009). Practicum Partnership Program. Hartford Foundation/Council on Social Work Education. $75,000.

Myers, D. & Ballenger, E. (2007-2008). A study of the efficacy of a MSW intern-directed after school program model. Communities In Schools. $42,000.

Ellor, J. & Myers, D. (2007). Baby boomers and the church. Baptist General Convention of Texas. $3,000.

Myers, D., project director. (2005-2006). Evaluation of GeroRich project measures—Year three.Hartford Foundation/Council on Social Work Education. $2,000.

Myers, D., Singletary, J.; Scales T. L., & Harris, H. W. (2004-2005) Social work career choice and Christian vocation: Student narratives on the significance of faith and calling.Lilly Endowment.$20,000.

Myers, D. & Wilder, P.(2004-2005). Say yes to access:Ensuring high quality education and care for all infants and toddlers. Greater Houston Community Foundation. $43,500.

Myers, D. (2003-2004). Say yes to access: ensuring high quality education and care for all infants and toddlers. LGR Foundation. $35,000.

Myers, D., project director, & Harris, H., curriculum transformation director. (2002-2003) Geriatric enrichment in social work education: Educational transformation of social workers to enrich the health and well-being of older persons.Hartford Foundation/Council on Social Work Education. $60,000

Garland, D., project director; Myers, D., associate project director. (2000-2003). Service and faith: The impact on Christian faith and congregational life of organized community caring. Lilly Endowment.$702,000.

PAST UNIVERSITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

Chair, Faculty Senate

Member, Executive Committee, Faculty Senate

Chair, University Curriculum Committee

Chair, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

Chair, Task Force on Electronic Curriculum Change

RECENT SERVICE ACTIVITIES

University

Member, Committee on Committees

Mentor, New Faculty program

Group Leader, Academy on Teaching and Learning

School of Social Work

Chair, Curriculum Committee

Chair, Gerontology Initiative

Facilitator, Task Group on On-line Continuing Education

Member, Field Advisory Committee

Team Leader, SWO 5561-Practice with Individuals and Families

Member, Ph.D. Committee

Advisor, 12 BSW & MSW students

Member, Research Curriculum Team

Member, Search Committee

Member, MSW Preview and Orientation Team

Church and community

Planner & Presenter,Baby Boomer Ministry Conference, Baptist General Convention of Texas.

Vice-president, Board of Trustees.(Past Chair) Stilwell Retirement Center, Waco, Texas

Director, Adult XA2 Sunday School Department, First Baptist Church of Woodway

Member. Senior Adult Council, First Baptist Church of Woodway

Chair, Second Family Program, First Baptist Church of Woodway

Deacon, First Baptist Church of Woodway

Member, Deacon Council, First Baptist Church of Woodway

Sunday School Teacher, First Baptist Church of Woodway

CURRENT RESEARCH

Myers, D. R., investigator; Ellor, J. W. & S. Morissette, co-principal investigators. (in progress) Family coping patterns and readjustments in returning OFF/OIF veterans with PTSD.

Myers, D., Rogers, R., LeCrone, H., & Scott, J., “Social workers and administrators in residential long-term care settings: Role performance, challenges, and possibilities.”

Myers, D, Rogers, R., LeCrone, H., Scott, J., & Kelley, K., “Disruptive Resident and Family Behaviors in Residential Care: The Response of Social Workers.”

Myers, D., Jones, V., Lofton, C., & Young, C., “Assets and Resiliency of Alone, Lower-Income, Community-Dwelling Older Persons.”

Myers, D. R. Awakening power and grace in your parent and adult child relationship.

PUBLICATIONS

Submitted

Kelley, K. F., Myers, D. R., Rogers, R. K., LeCrone, H. H. (2013). Social work response to behavior challenges in long-term care. Journal of Applied Gerontology.

Myers, D. R., Rogers, R. K., LeCrone, H. H., Scott, J. H., Kelley, K. F. (2013). Complex and contradictory expectations: The contemporary challenges of Licensed Nursing Facility Administrators (LNFAs). Journal of Applied Gerontology.

Publications

Myers, D., Crow, J., Ellor, J., Morissette, S., Dolan, S., & Reese, S. (2014). Congregational responses to parents of military service-members. Journal of Family and Community Ministries, 27, 65-86.

McGee, J. S. & Myers, D. R. (2014).Sacred relationships, strengthened by community, can help people with mild or early-stage Alzheimer's. Generations, 38 (1), 61-67.

Harris, H. & Myers, D. (2013). Student perceptions of integrative field seminar: A comparison of three models. Journal of Administrative Issues: Education, Practice and Research, 3(2), 2-16.

McGee, J. S., Myers, D. R., Carlson, H., Pool Funai, A., & Barclay, P. A. (2013). Is God the rock? Spirituality, faith, and mild Alzheimer’s disease. Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion,24, 221-258.

Myers, D. R. & Ellor, J. W. (2013). Social work and congregations: A timely alliance for the age of aging. Social Work & Christianity, 40(4), 367–371.

Myers, D. R., Wolfer, T. A., Sherr, M. (2013). Faith-outcomes for older adult volunteers in religious congregations. Social Work & Christianity, 40(4), 384–403.

Myers, D. R., Jones, V., & Lawrence, S. (2013). Will you care with me? Congregational responses with impoverished older persons. Social Work & Christianity, 40(4), 460–478.

Scales, T. L., Harris, H., W., Myers, D., & Singletary, J., (2012). Integrating Christian faith and social work practice: Students’ views of the journey. In T.L. Scales & M. Kelly, Christianity and social work: Readings on the Integration of Christian Faith and Social Work Practice, 4th ed., New York: North American Christians in Social Work.

Myers, Dennis R., (2011) Ministry to the homebound. The Baptist Standard- Enhanced Electronic Edition, 123 (February 14),

Myers, Dennis R., (2011). Preparing caregivers before the situation arises. The Baptist Standard- Enhanced Electronic Edition, 123 (May 9),

Myers, Dennis R., (2011). Younger and older together: How to activate intergenerational blessings. The Baptist Standard- Enhanced Electronic Edition, 123 (July 4),

Myers, Dennis R., (2011). Helping family caregivers. The Baptist Standard- Enhanced Electronic Edition, 123 (September 12),

Myers, D.R.(2011). Parent care: Helpful responses for congregations. In C. Franklin & R. Fong, Eds. The Church Leaders Resource Book for Mental Health and Social Problems, New York: Oxford University Press.

Garland, D. R., Myers, D. M., & Wolfer, T. A. (2009). Protestant Christian volunteers in community social service programs: What motivates, challenges, and sustains them. Administration in Social Work. 33 (1), 23-39.

Ellor, J. W., Harris, H. W., Myers, D. R., & Russell, I. (2009). Guardianship of frail elders: Student supported process for legislative change. Educational Gerontology, 35(7), 596-609.

Ellor, J. W., & Myers, D. R. (2008). Logotherapy and depression: Implications for intervention with religious older adults. Journal of Counseling and Spirituality, 1(1), 153-170.

Garland, D.R., Wolfer, T.A., & Myers D.R. (2008). How 35 congregations launched and sustained community ministries. Social Work & Christianity, 35(3), 229-257.

Garland, D. R., Myers, D. M., & Wolfer, T. A. (2008). Social work with religious volunteers: Activating and sustaining community involvement. Social Work, 53(3), 255-265.

Scales, T. L., Harris, H., W., Myers, D., Singletary, J. (2008). Integrating Christian faith and social work practice: Students’ views of the journey, pp. 43-58.In B.Hugen, & T. L. Scales, Eds. Christianity and social work: Readings on the integration of Christian faith and social work practice, 3rd ed.,Botsford, CT, North American Christians in Social Work.

Myers, D. R., Wolfer, T. A., & Garland, D. R. (2008). Congregational service–learning characteristics and volunteer faith development. Religious Education, 103 (3), 369-386.

Myers, D.R., Myers, S., & Sykes, C. (2008). Effective learner-centered strategies for teaching adults: Using visual media to engage the adult learner. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 29(3), 234-238.

Hugen, B., Wolfer, T. A., Garland, D. R., Myers, D. R., Sherwood, D. S., & Sheridan P. M. (2006) Service and faith: The impact on faith of community ministry participation. Review of Religious Research, 47 (4), 409-426.

Singletary, J. Harris, H., Myers, D., & Scales, L. (2006). Student narratives on social work as a calling. Arête, 30 (1).

Myers, D., Roff, L. L., Harris, H. W., D. L. Klemmack, & Parker, M.W. (2005). Parent care planning: An intergenerational model of intervention with two faith-based communities. Journal of Religion, Spirituality, and Aging, 17, (1/2), 39-53.

Myers, D. R., Roff, L. L., Harris, H. W., Klemmack, D. L., & Parker, M. W. (2004). A feasibility study of a parent care planning model with two faith-based communities. Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging, 17(1/2), 41-57.

Myers, D. R., Roff, L. L., Harris, H. W., Klemmack, D. L., & Parker, M. W. (2004). A feasibility study of a parent care planning model with two faith-Based communities. In M. Brennan & D. Heiser (Eds.). Spiritual assessment and intervention with older adults: Current directions and applications (pp. 39-53). Binghamton: The Haworth Press.

Myers, D. (2004). Caring with those who care. Mature Living Leadership Edition, September.

Myers, D. & Harris, H.W. (2004) Guest Editor. Family Ministry, 17, (4).

Myers, D.R. (2003). Family caregiving, Christian compassion, and the dilemma of parental autonomy. Christian Reflection7, 83.

Hugen, B., Wolfer, T. A., Garland, D. R., Myers, D., Sherwood, D. A., & Sheridan, P. (2003). Reconceptualizing faith and its relation to community ministry: A model of Christian faith practices. Social Work & Christianity, 30, 234-255.

Myers, D. R. (2003). Transformational parent care ministry: A resource guide for congregations. Family Ministry, 17(4), 11-34.

Parker, M., Rolf, L.L., Myers, D.R., Martin, J.A., Larimore, W.L., Klemmack, D., Allman, R.M., Toseland, R.W., Fine, C., Campasi, L., Koenig, H.G., Cook, S., & Moore, F. (2003). Parent care and religion: A faith-based model for caregiving readiness of congregational members. Family Ministry, 17(4), 51-69.

Myers, D. & Harris, H.W. (2002). A response to: A slice of the sandwich generation. Journal of Family Ministry, 16, 17-19.

Myers, D. R. Hoffman, E. (2002). Why can’t they make this place more Jewish? In Scales, T. L., Wolfer, T., Sherwood, D., Garland, D. R., Hugen, B., and Pittman, S. (Eds.) Spirituality and Religion in Social Work Practice: Decision Cases with Teaching Notes.New York: Council on Social Work Education Press.

Myers, D. R. (2000). How can I care when they don’t care: Congregational responses to the caregiver with the older, depressed family member.Family Ministry,14,46-66.

Myers, D. R. and B. E. Dickerson. (1993). Life-threatening illness in the ‘old-old’ population: A challenge in need of a response, pp. 95-110. In Thompson, L. M., et. al. (Eds.)Perspectives on Life-Threatening Illness for Allied Health Sciences Professionals. Binghamton, New York: Haworth Press.

Myers, D. R. and B. E. Dickerson. (1993). Life threatening illness in the ‘old-old’ population: A challenge in need of a response. Loss Grief and Care, 7, (12), 95-110.

Myers, D. R. and B. E. Dickerson. (1991-1992) Nursing home care: Planning for the possibilities; Designing meaningful grandparent roles in the ’90’s; An invitation to play in the later years; Becoming more creative in the later years; Strengthening self-esteem in the late years; When sadness turns to depression; Your role in crime prevention; Rehabilitation: An important step towards quality living; Managing hearing loss in the later years. Monthly articles in AB Touch (Southern Baptist Convention Annuity Board).

Myers, D. R. and B. E. Dickerson. (1990).Intergenerational interdependence among older, low-income African American, Mexican American, and Anglo siblings.Family Perspective, 24, 3.

Myers, D. R., B.E Dickerson, W. Seelbach & S. Johnson-Dietz.(1990). A twenty-first century challenge to higher education: Integrating the older person into academia, pp. 297-328. In Sherron,R.H. & Lumsden,B.D. (Eds.) Introduction to Educational Gerontology. New York: Hemisphere Publishing Corporation.

Myers, D. R. and B. E. Dickerson. (1990). Government publications: An untapped source of information for ministry.NICA Newsletter, February.

Myers, D. R. (1990). Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Baylor University: Ministerial gerontological education,Journal of Religion and Aging, 6, 103-122.

Myers, D. R. and B. E. Dickerson. (1989).The church in an aging society: Moving from an age-specific orientation to one of generational linkage,Southwestern Journal of Theology31, 3943.

Myers, D. R. and B. E. Dickerson. (1990). Growing older: Is the best really yet to be?; Becoming a new creation; The ABC’s of life-long learning; Strengthening your bond with your adult children; Friendship in later life; Brother and sisters as friends in later life; Health and social services alternatives in later life: A key to independence; Gifts. Monthly articles in AB Touch (Southern Baptist Convention Annuity Board).

Myers, D. R. and B. E. Dickerson. (1988). The contributory and changing roles of older adults in the church and synagogue,Educational Gerontology14(4), 30314.

Myers, D. R. and B. E. Dickerson. (1984). Educational brokerage: A mechanism for establishing elders as educators, Educational Gerontology 10 (5), 349-56.

PRESENTATIONS

Crow, J. R., Myers, D. R., Ellor, J., Dolan, S., Reese, S., & Morissette, S. (2013). Military deployment as experienced by service- members, spouses, and parents of service- members: Similarities and differences. Paper presented at National Council on Family Relations 2013 Conference, San Antonio, TX. November 8.

Crow, J., Ellor, J., Myers, D. R., Dolan, S., Morissette, S. & Reese, S. (2013). Social work practice with parents of deployed service members. Paper presented at the National Association of Social Workers-Texas Annual Meeting, Austin, TX. September 1.

Kelley, K. F., Myers, D. R., Rogers, R. K., & LeCrone, H. H. (2013). Social work ethical response to behavior challenges in long-term care. Paper presented at the National Association of Social Workers-Texas Annual Meeting, Austin, TX. September 1.

Myers, D. R. (2013). Who will care with me? Congregational/community responses with impoverished older persons. Audio conference for the National Association for Christians in Social Work, February 11.

Myers, D. R., Rogers, R. K., LeCrone, H. H., & Kelley, K. F. (2013). Nursing facility social work practice with family behavioral challenges. Paper presented at the National Association of Social Workers-Texas Annual Meeting, Austin, TX. September 1.

Myers, D. R., Rogers, R. K., LeCrone, H. H., & Kelley, K. F. (2013). Nursing facility social work and family behavioral challenges. Paper presented at the National Association of Christians in Social Work Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. October 19.

Myers, D. R. & Harris, H. W. (2013). Grief & ADHD in Children. Paper presented at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Dallas, TX. November 1.

Myers, D., Crow, J., Ellor, J. W., Dolan, S., Morrissette, S., Reese, S., Rivers, F. Faith and coping among parents of deployed service members. Paper presented at the National Association of Christians in Social Work Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO. October 27, 2012

Myers, D., Crow, J., Ellor, J. W., Dolan, S., Morrissette, S., Reese, S., Rivers, F. Parental adaptations to the military deployment cycle. Paper presented at the Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. November 16, 2012

Myers, D., Jones, V., & Lawrence, S. Will you care with me? Congregational/community responses to vulnerable older persons. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of NACSW, Pittsburg, PA, October 21, 2011