Curriculum Vitae
Motier F. Haskins MSW
Business Address: University of Iowa
School of Social Work
North Hall, room 356
Phone: (319) 335-1268
E-mail:
EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Higher Education
1995-1999 Doctoral Studies, Social Work; State University of New York at Albany
1981-1983 M.S.W., Social Work; Syracuse University
1972-1976 B.A., Political Science; Sociology, Long Island University
Professional and Academic Positions
2008-Present Clinical Assistant Professor University of Iowa
School of Social Work, Iowa City, IA.
Faculty responsibilities include: student academic advisor, teach a variety of graduate and undergraduate courses, administer and coordinate advanced and foundation practicum placements. Serve on various committees, Chair the Human Behavior Sequence.
2007-2008 Assistant Director of Diversity Programs, University of Iowa. Office of Student Life. Iowa City, Iowa.
Manager and Director of the University of Iowa’s Cultural Centers. Supervised four graduate assistants. Responsible for the planning and implementation of the MLK Human Rights Week, Cultural Diversity Festival, and the Multi-Cultural Graduate Banquet. Managed the day to day operation of the Latino-Native American Cultural Center.
2006-2007 Assistant Director of Diversity and Training, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Florida.
Advised and consulted on operational and fiscal activities of student organizations. Served as the assistant director of Training and Diversity. Served as the advisor/contact person for student organizations. Collaborated with campus departments in coordinating university-wide diversity awareness programs and activities. Represented the interests of the University in the use of resources to meet service and productivity demands within unit goals and budgets; strived to promote continual process and quality improvement.
2004-2006 Assistant Director of Field Education, Barry University, School of Social Work
Miami, Florida.
Oversee and provide Field Education Services within an assigned geographic area. Active and ongoing recruitment of field agencies including SNF and evaluation of eligibility Certification and re-certification of field placements (Vitas, Gardens Court, WPB Housing for the Elderly) Hospice of PBC, and “Just Checking” Medical Case Management for the Elderly). Procurement of required certification documentation in order to establish an agency file. Selection and training of field educators. Advisement, monitor and placement of interns in field agencies (Palm, lee, St. Lucie, Martin and Okeechobee) counties.
2002-2005 Coordinator of Student Retention Services, Florida Metropolitan University
Oversee and coordinate the daily operation of the schools retention program.
Identify, intervene, and develop resources for “high-risk” students.
Implement services to assist student transition into college. Student advisor, re-entry coordinator, and supportive mental health counselor.
2000-2002 Director of Field Experiences and Student Teaching, SUNY at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York. Professional Education Program.
Collaborated with and advised program directors, faculty, staff, and students. Initiated creative mechanisms for the development of field placements and programs from multiple disciplines with a diverse population of students. Developed and coordinated on-campus field experiences. Performed activities for the development of partnerships with “High Need” school Districts. Placement of students enrolled in the teacher education program. Advisor to under-represented students preparing for state certification. Served as liaison between University and New York State Department of Education. Advisor to students enrolled in teacher education programs. Coordinate all recruitment and retention initiatives.
1993-2000 Assistant Director of Field Education, SUNY at Albany, School of Social Welfare, NY.
Developed partnerships with agencies resulting in the placement of interns.
Liaison to respective programs, assist with the development of field curriculum.
Instructor for the orientation & training of management and clinical practice.
Graduate level academic advisor, career counselor, and admissions mentor
Sexual Harassment Advisor, Minority Student Faculty advisor
School of Social Welfare, Field Education Committee, MEMBER
Admissions and Recruitment Committee, MEMBER
Black Faculty and Professional Staff Association, Executive Committee
TEACHING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
1. Teaching Assignments
Semester/Year / ADVISEES / COURSES TAUGHTUndergrad / Graduate / Course No. and Title / Enrollment
Spring 2011 / 15 / 15 / 208:120: SCA Foundations in Critical Cultural Competence / 23
Spring 2011 / 15 / 15 / 042:150 Individuals Families and Groups / 23
Spring 2011 / 15 / 15 / 042:294: EXM
Advanced Practicum Seminar in Family Centered practice / 11
Fall 2010 / 15 / 5 / 042:293: EXM
Advanced Practicum Seminar in Family Centered practice / 11
Winterim 2010 / 042 165:197 007 Social Inclusion(India)
Immersion Course / 14
Fall 2010 / 15 / 15 / 042:147: EXQ Discrimination Oppression and Diversity / 16
Fall 2010 / 15 / 15 / 042:147 Discrimination Oppression and Diversity
Section 001 and 002 / 45
Spring 2010 / 21 / 5 / 042:150 Individuals Families and Groups / 25
Spring 2010 / 21 / 5 / 042:145 Organizations and Community Practice / 23
Winterim 2009 / 042 165:197 Modes of Civic Engagement (India) Immersion Course / 09
Fall 2009 / 18 / 7 / 042:147 Discrimination Oppression and Diversity Section 001 and 002 / 41
Summer 2009 / 042:291 Foundation Practicum Seminar / 12
Spring 2009 / 4 / 6 / 042:150 Individuals Families and Groups / 25
Spring 2009 / 4 / 6 / 042:145 Organizations and Community Practice / 25
Fall 2008 / 4 / 6 / 042:147 Discrimination Oppression and Diversity
Section 001 and 002 / 44
2. Previous Teaching
State University of New York at Albany School of Social Work 1993-2000
Cultural Diversity in Social Work Practice (1993-1999)
Clinical Practice II (1994-1999)
Seminar in Field Instruction (1996-1999)
State University of New York at Stony Brook 2000-2002
Introduction to Multicultural Education (2000-2002)
Florida Metropolitan University 2002-2005
Strategies for Success (2002-2005)
Florida International University School of Social Work Adjunct Instructor 2003-2007
Social Work with Diverse Populations (2003-2007)
Human Behavior in the Social Environment (2006-2007)
Barry University School of Social Welfare 2004-2006
Ethnic Sensitive Social Work Practice (2004-2006)
Human Behavior in the Social Environment (2004-2006)
Field Education Seminar (2004-2006)
Florida Atlantic University School of Social Work Adjunct Instructor 2007
Human Diversity (2007)
3. Other Contributions to Instructional Programs
· Advanced Practicum Coordinator: Responsible for the monitoring, troubleshooting, and supervision of graduate students. Responsible for visits to area agencies throughout the academic year. Two visit per student in the fall and one visit per student in the spring, 2008-2011. Assist with the development of the practicum learning agreement. Review and evaluate all recommendations for final grades. Develop and facilitate the Practicum instructors training. Develop area agencies in the Ottumwa, Iowa region. Collaborate with the Director of Field Education in the selection, placement and training of all practicum instructors.
· Coordinator of the Critical Cultural Competence Certificate Program: Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, approving and advising certificate participants. The coordinator approves each student’s course plan and coordinates with the student’s academic advisor to shape a study plan that complements their academic program and career interests. The program coordinator schedules required courses, recommends the sequence in which course work should be taken, and keeps a record of each student's progress.
Upon completion of the certificate, the program coordinator notifies the University Registrar, who records completion of the program on the student's transcript.
· Students Supervised
Degree objective / Student name / Years / Outcomea. Ph.D. candidates / N/A / N/A / N/A
b. Master's candidates / Christopher Peck / 1 / Completed
c. Postdocs / N/A / N/A / N/A
d. Undergraduate students / N/A / N/A / N/A
e. Honors students / Megan Annen / 1 / Completed
f. Individual studies / 2 students / 2009-2011 / One completion/ one in progress
· Outreach
Represent program in informational meetings; recruit prospective students in India
Provide ongoing contact with prospective students.
Extend School of Social Work’s emphasis on diversity and social justice to Iowa City/Johnson county region through use of class assignments to join students with area practitioners and community mobilizers. Examples include work with the Iowa City Sanctuary Project for Immigrant Justice and the Islamic Center of Iowa City Executive Committee.
Assist local agency (Crisis Center) with organizational cultural competency assessments, goal development and intervention in a effort increase efficiency and effectiveness with diverse clients. In addition, provide on-going cultural competency training to staff and volunteers.
PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIVITY
Publications or Creative Works
· The Cross Cultural Implications of Islamophobia: Multi-systemic Issues and Implications. (In progress)
· Domestic Violence in Muslim Communities: Muslim Woman’s view of domestic violence in a small mid-western city. (In progress)
· Cultural Competency: After the introductory course: A conceptual article that explores the Social Work Curriculum at the University of Iowa. (In progress)
· Preparing Students for Culturally Competent Practices: Challenges for the 21st Century .(In progress)
· An Evaluation of Cultural Competence Training for Residential Life Advisors in a University Setting. (In progress)
Grants
· Internal- University of Iowa, Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity. $30,000.00 Grant for the National Coalition Building Institute Affiliate initiative. (2008).
Service Professional, Department and Community
2008-Present Iowa State Board of Directors, American Civil Liberty Union
Executive Member- African American Council
Member- Students Practicing Inclusion Portfolio Committee
Founding Member- Hubbard Task Force for the Retention and Success of African Americans
Founding Member- University of Iowa National Coalition Building Institute
Member-Diversity Trainers Network
Advisor to the Muslim Student Association
2007- 2008 Chair- MLK Jr., Human Rights Planning Committee
Chair- Multicultural Graduation Banquet Committee
Chair- Cultural and Resource Center Recognition Reception
Co-Chair - Multicultural and International Student leadership Program
Advisor- Cross Cultural Center Coordinating Council
Member- Cultural Center Planning Committee
Member- Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival Committee
Advisor- USIG Diversity Committee, Asian American Coalition, American Indian Student Alliance, Association for Latinos Moving Ahead, Black Student Union, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered and Allies Union.
Member- Leadership Coordinating Council
Member- Iowa Edge Peer Leader Committee
Member- Iowa Edge Program Committee
Member- Iowa Edge Planning Committee
Member- Office of International Students and Scholars
Bridging Domestic and Global Diversity Planning Committee
Memberships National Association of Black Social Workers
National Association of Social Workers
National Coalition Building Institute
American Civil liberty Union
Muslim Public Action Committee
Honors and Awards
2010 Appreciation Award, the Prince Hall Grand Master of Masons, State of Iowa
2010 Distinguished Professor Award, University of Iowa, School of Social Work
2010 Appreciation Letter, Center for Teaching and Excellence
2009 Martin Luther King Jr. Opening Celebration Appreciation Award
2009 Fourth Annual Cultural and Resource Centers Faculty Service Award
2009 Nomination for the Faculty of the Year Award
2007 Recognition of Excellence Award, Inter Fraternity and Pan-Hellenic
Councils, University of Iowa
2005 Outstanding Teacher Award, Florida Metropolitan University
1995 Appreciation Award, Association of Minority Affairs, SUNY Albany
Invited Lectures and Conference Presentations
International, National, Regional and Local
*Haskins, M (May 31, 2011) An Evaluation of Cultural Competence Training for Residential Life Advisors in a University Setting: National Conference on Race and Ethnicity, San Francisco, California. (Proposed)
Haskins, M. (March25, 2011) Building our Global Community. The Country Culture Workshops: Muslim Student Experiences on a Secular Campus. International Programs, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. (Invited).
Haskins, M. (March18, 2011) Domestic Violence in the Islamic Community: Islamic Center of Iowa City. Iowa City, Iowa (Invited)
Haskins, M. (February 19, 2011) Collaborative Learning and Social Inclusion: Services for the Impoverished, Disabled, Adults, and Children. India Winterim Conference, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
*Haskins, M. (January 28, 2011) Continuing our Journey toward Cultural Competency. Iowa Edge Executive Committee Retreat. University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
Haskins, M. (January 12, 2011) Collaborative Learning and Social Inclusion: Services for the Impoverished, Disabled, Adults, and Children. University of Pondicherry, School of Social Work. Pondicherry, India.
Haskins, M. (November 4, 2010) How Do I Love a Woman? Are Black women’s expectations around relationships unachievable? Black Male Forum, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
*Haskins, M. (October 29, 2010) Native American Life and Cultural Awareness Training: Diversity and Cultural Competency. Meskwaki Family Services, Tama, Iowa.
Haskins, M (September 30, 2010) The Afristocracy vs The Ghettocracy” Perceptions & Myths: Working Class/Middle Class , The Mighty Wedge of Division. Black Male Forum, University of Iowa. Iowa City, Iowa.
*Haskins, M. (August 10, 2010) University of Iowa Resident Assistant Multicultural Training. Camp Wyoming, Wyoming, Iowa.
Haskins, M. (May 25, 2010) Cultural Approach in the Management of Muslim Patients. University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Social Work Grand Rounds.
*Haskins, M. (May 11, 2010) Upstate New York Cerebral Palsy: Partners in Learning. Diversity Training. United Cerebral Palsy, Utica, New York.
Haskins, M. (November 5, 2009) Justice and Diversity through Community Engagement Living-Learning Community: Cultural Competence Training. University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
Haskins, M. (February 16, 2009) Colorism in the African American Community:
Lorass College, Dubuque, IA.
Haskins, M. (December 11, 2008) Kwanzaa: An Introduction. Black Male Forum, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
Haskins, M. (November 20, 2008) Colorism/Pigmentocracy, Re-exploring the Role of Skin Tone In the Black Community:
Black Male Forum, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
Haskins, M. (October 23, 2008) How to Survive at A Predominately White University: Black Male Forum, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA.
*Haskins, M. (January 18, 2008) Prejudice Reduction: Residential Assistant Winter Training Program. University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.
*Haskins, M. (October 26, 2007) Cultural Competency: Multicultural/International leadership Summit, Shueyville, Iowa.
*Haskins, M. (September, 2006) Cultural Competent Clinical Practice: Presented to the clinical staff at Parent and Child, West Palm Beach, Florida.
*Haskins, M. (September, 2006) Welcoming Diversity: Presented to the staff at the Hospice of the Treasure Coast, Stuart, Florida.
*Haskins, M. (November, 2006) Cultural Diversity Workshop: Presented to the Faculty/Staff at Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida.
*Haskins, M. (August 2001-2004) Cultural Diversity Workshop: Presented to New Teacher Orientation Program, South Huntington Union Free School District, South Huntington, New York.