KATHERINE M. DUNLAP, PhD, ACSW
Clinical Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Director, Charlotte MSW Program
Fretwell, UNCC
Charlotte NC 28223
Phone: 704/547-2082; Fax: 704/547-3863
kmdunlap@email.uncc.edu
EDUCATION
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SOCIAL WELFARE, 1994
Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH 44106)
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY, 1987
Winthrop College (Rock Hill, SC 29733)
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK, 1979
University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill, NC 27599)
BACHELOR OF ARTS, 1970
Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC 27106)
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS, AFFILIATIONS, AND MEMBERSHIPS
Academy of Certified Social Workers
National Association of Social Workers
Certified School Psychologist
National Association of School Psychologists
Council on Social Work Education
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, CHARLOTTE MSW PROGRAM
301 Pittsboro Street, CB# 3550, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3550
1988 to present - Clinical Associate Professor
Direct Inter-Institutional program for 70 students; teach foundation courses; recruit, advise, and supervise students; develop and coordinate field placements; plan and implement continuing education events; administer budget; assist Advisory Committee; coordinate services with host university; serve on Admissions, Scholarship, and Curriculum Committees, Ad Hoc Task Forces on Field Education and Emergency Responses.
INTERIM HOME CARE, INC.
P. O. Box 36699, Charlotte, NC 28236
1981 to 1987 - Home Care Social Worker (part-time).
1987 to present - Social Work Consultant (part-time).
Supervise social work activities of agency in 27 counties. Provide in-service education to multidisciplinary teams.
THE ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL OF CHARLOTTE
1900 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28207
1981 to 1987 - Social Work Consultant (part-time).
Supervised registered nurse in role of discharge planner. Developed audits and formal policies and procedures as required by JCAH.
CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG SCHOOLS
P. O. Box 30035, Charlotte, NC 28230
1982 to 1987 - Student Services Specialist.
Provided psychological assessment, counseling, and classroom guidance for elementary school of 410 students. Chaired multidisciplinary school-based service committee. Conducted in-service training for teachers and support staff. Provided brief therapy and crisis intervention for families and communities.
THE RANDOLPH CLINIC
100 Billingsley Road, Charlotte, NC 28211
1973 - 1975 - Recreational Counselor.
1975 - 1977 - Intake Counselor and Primary Therapist.
1977 - 1979 - Director of Aftercare Services.
1979 - 1981 - Director of Youth and Family Services.
Developed and coordinated comprehensive alcoholism treatment program for 75 clients. Supervised three masters-level social workers and social work interns from 3 universities. Responsible for clinical staff training and volunteer services.
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
National Association of Social Workers
Steering Committee, South Piedmont District, 1987 - present
Member-at-large, North Carolina Chapter, 1989 - 1991
Member, Committee on Leadership Development, 1991 - 1993
Delegate, 1996 NASW National Assembly, 1994 - 1997
Delegate, 1999 NASW National Assembly, 1997 - 2000
Alliance of Part-Day Preschools
Professional Advisory Board, 1997 - present
Johnston C. Smith College.
Social Work Advisory Board, 1997 - present
Davidson College
Institutional Review Board, 1997 - present
Seigle Avenue Preschool Cooperative
Charter Board Member, 1987 - present
Interim HealthCare, Inc.
Community Advisory Board, 1986 - present
Home Care Professionals, Inc.
Ethics Review Board, 1995 - present
Youth Homes, Inc.
Board Member, 1982-1988; Board Chair, 1986 - 1987
Advisory Board, 1996 - present
Seigle Avenue Presbyterian Church
Elder, Clerk of Session, 1988 - 1993
Chair, Campus Design Committee, 1993 - present
Presbytery Task Force to Establish a Seminary in Charlotte
Clerk, 1997 - present
INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WORK
Curriculum Development Project in Romania, June 1993
With team from Case Western Reserve University, provided technical assistance and training to universities establishing social work programs in Romania.
American Professional Partnership for Lithuanian Education (APPLE), July 1994.
Taught "Home/School Collaboration," a two-week seminar for thirty-three school psychologists and human services personnel in Vilnius, Lithuania.
American Professional Partnership for Lithuanian Education (APPLE), July 1996.
With Dr. Jack Richman and Mr. Charles Odell, taught "Family Dynamics and Substance Abuse" a two-week seminar for twenty-three social workers and human services personnel in Moletai, Lithuania.
Taught "Best Practices in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany," a study-abroad course held in conjunction with the European Orientation Center, May 18-June 2, 1998.
American Professional Partnership for Lithuanian Education (APPLE), July 1998.
Coordinated strand activities for three courses. With Dr. Jack Richman, Amy D'Aprix, and Susan Brown, taught "Psychology for Homeroom Teachers," a one-week seminar for 53 social workers and teachers in Kedainiai; with Dr. Mark Fraser taught "Risk and Resilience," a two-week seminar for 18 teachers and faculty from the Medical College in Utena; with Dr. Gary Shaffer and Amy D'Aprix taught "School Social Work" for 30 teachers in Utena, Lithuania.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Dunlap, K. M., Facilitator, Violence and Vulnerable Youth: Decreasing Risk and Increasing Protection, School of Social Work, June 1-3, 1999.
Dunlap, K. M., Establishing a Values Framework for Ethical Policies, Youth Homes, Inc, June 19 and November 2, 1998
Dunlap, K. M., & Henley, H. C. Traditional and Distance Learning: Can They be Comparable? Information Technologies for Social work Education and Practice, August 21, 1998
Dunlap, K. M., The Future of Medical Social Work, Annual Luncheon, Carolinas Medical Center, March 26, 1998
Dunlap, K. M., Medical Social Work in the Millenium, Annual Luncheon, Hospice of the Carolinas, March 25, 1998
Dunlap, K. M., Social Work Records, In-service Education, Summit House, Charlotte North Carolina, January 29, 1998
Dunlap, K. M., Social Work Ethics, In-service Education, Summit House, Charlotte North Carolina, January 15, 1998
Dunlap, K. M., & Manning, T. L., Empowering Families through Cooperative Preschool Education, Annual Study Conference, North Carolina Association for the Education of Young Children, Greensboro, North Carolina, September 19, 1997
Dunlap, K. M., Write On: Practical Record-Keeping for Social Workers, Youth Homes, Inc., July 9, 1997
Dunlap, K. M., Everyday Ethics for Social Workers, Gaston County Department of Social Services, March 25, 1997
Dunlap, K. M., Simplifying Your Life: Lessons from the Ghetto, Myers Park Presbyterian Church, January 19, 1997
Dunlap, K. M., Ethics In Action, Youth Homes, Inc., November 10, 1996
Dunlap, K. M., & Manning, T. L., Empowering At-Risk Adults through Cooperative Preschool Education, American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE), October 31, 1996, Charlotte, North Carolina
Dunlap, K. M., Empowerment: Compassion in Action, Myers Park Presbyterian Church, October 27, 1996
Dunlap, K. M., Lithuania in a Time of Transition, International Program Unit, NC-NASW, Chapel Hill NC, October 23, 1996
Dunlap, K. M., International Social Work: A New World of Practice, South Piedmont District, NC-NASW, Charlotte NC, September 17, 1996
Dunlap, K. M., Beyond Politics: Christian Responses to a Changing World, Covenant Presbyterian Church, February 14 and May 1, 1996
Dunlap, K. M., Hands Across the Sea: Social Work in Lithuania, Burke County Programmatic Unit, NC-NASW, March 27, 1996
Dunlap, K. M., Social Work: The Art of Helping, Caldwell County Annual Social Work Recognition Luncheon, March 8, 1996
Dunlap, K. M., Admissions to MSW Programs: Making Tough Decisions, Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, February 17, 1996
Dunlap, K. M., Effective and Efficient Services for Social Workers in Home Care, Presbyterian Home Care, Charlotte NC May 17 and 31, 1995
Dunlap, K. M., The Home Health Assessment: Process and Content, Western North Carolina Public Health Association, Charlotte NC, June 1, 1995
Dunlap, K. M., School Psychology and School Social Work in Lithuania, Annual Conference, National Association of School Psychologists, Chicago, March 23-26, 1995
Dunlap, K. M., Family Empowerment: One Effect of Cooperative Preschool Education, Annual Conference, National Association of School Psychologists, Chicago, March 23-26, 1995
Dunlap, K. M., Family Empowerment: One Effect of Cooperative Preschool Education, Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, San Diego, CA, March 3-5, 1995
Dunlap, K. M., Supporting and Empowering Adolescent Parents, Fall Conference, NC-NASW, November 5, 1994
Dunlap, K. M., Family Matters: Promoting Family-Centered Care, Western Carolina Center Series, May 10, 24, and June 7, 1994.
Dunlap, K. M., Discharge Planning: Doing It Quicker and Better, Annual Retreat, Department of Patient and Family Services, Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte NC, October 21, 1993
Dunlap, K. M., Building Bridges to the Future, Annual School Social Work Luncheon, Gaston County Schools, March 8, 1993
Dunlap, K. M., Overcoming Barriers to Collaboration, Annual Educational Conference, North Carolina Association for Continuity of Care, June 4, 1992
Dunlap, K. M., Social Work in Action, Community Leadership School, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, 1991
Moderator, Black Experience Workshop, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1989-1998
PUBLICATIONS
Bigger, M. G. (1995). Small Church with a Big Mission. Charlotte NC: A. Borough Books.
Dunlap, K. M. (1993). A history of research in social work education: 1915-1991. Journal of Social Work Education, 29(3), 293-301.
Dunlap, K. M. (1997). Family empowerment: One outcome of cooperative preschool education. Child Welfare, 76(4), 501-518.
Dunlap, K. M. (1996). Functional theory and social work practice. In F. J. Turner, Ed., Social Work Treatment: Interlocking Theoretical Approaches (4th ed., pp. 319-340). New York: Free Press.
Dunlap, K. M. (1996). Supporting and empowering families through cooperative preschool education. Social Work in Education 18(4), 210-221.
Dunlap, K. M. (1998). Supporting and empowering families through cooperative preschool education. In E. M. Freeman, C. G. Franklin, R. Fong, G. L. Shaffer, & E. M. Timberlake, (Eds.). Multisystem Skills and Interventions in School Social Work Practice, 162-174.
Dunlap, K. M. (1998). Putting systems theory into action. In K. J. Strom-Gottfried (Ed.), Social work practice in action: Cases, activities and exercises (Chapter 2, pp. 7-18). Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press.
Dunlap, K. M. (1998). Using Systems Theory. In K. J. Strom-Gottfried (Ed.), Social Work Practice in Action: Activities and Cases to Develop Skills and Knowledge, Instructors Manual (Chapter 2). Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press.
Dunlap, K. M. (1997). Write on! Practical suggestions for preparing social work records. The New Social Worker, 4(4), 8-10.
Dunlap, K. M., & Crawford, L. (May, 1995). There’s No Place Like Home: A Study of Nine Formerly Homeless Families Served by Charlotte Emergency Housing. (Available from the first author).
Dunlap, K. M., & Fogel, S. J. (1998). Recovery from homelessness: One potential impact of welfare reform. Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless, 7(3), 175-188.
Dunlap, K. M., Henley, H. C.& Fraser, M. W. (1998). The relationship between common admissions criteria and academic performance in an MSW program. Journal of Social Work Education, 34(3), 455-462.
Dunlap, K. M. & Strom-Gottfried, K. S. (1998). Ethics: Everyday values and ethics for social workers. The New Social Worker, 5(1), 16-18.
Dunlap, K. M. & Strom-Gottfried, K. S. (1998). Ethics: Maintaining the confidence in confidentiality. The New Social Worker, 5(3), 10-12, 19.
Dunlap, K. M. & Strom-Gottfried, K. S. (1998). Ethics: Issues for interns. The New Social Worker, 6(1), 8-10.
Fogel, S. J., & Dunlap, K. M. (1998). Communal living and family life in transitional shelters: Identifying components that shape success. The Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 23(1), 3-11.
Henley, H. C., & Dunlap, K. M. (1995). Policies and performance in the MSW research curriculum. Arete 20(2), 24-35.
Strom-Gottfried, K., & Dunlap, K. M. (1998). Ethics: How to keep boundary issues from compromising your practice. The New Social Worker, 5(2), 10-13.
Strom-Gottfried, K., & Dunlap, K. M. (1998). Ethics: Beyond our Responsibility to Clients. The New Social Worker, 5(4), 10-12.
Strom-Gottfried, K., & Dunlap, K. M. (1999). Unraveling ethical dilemmas. The New Social Worker, 6(2), 8-12.
FUNDED RESEARCH
Principle Investigator: There’s No Place Like Home: A Study of Nine Formerly Homeless Families Served by Charlotte Emergency Housing. Foundation for the Carolinas. $5,000 for support of MSW student intern, 1995-1996.
Principle Investigator: ThinkCOLLEGE Evaluation Project. Communities in Schools. $9,000 annually, 1997-1999.
Principle Investigator: Violence Prevention Project, Foundation for the Carolinas through the Alliance of Part-Day Preschools, $16,500 annually, 1997-1999
Co-Principle Investigator (with Dr. Mark Fraser): Futuristic: A Collaborative Violence Prevention Project sponsored by The Jordan Institute, School of Social Work, and the Johnston Memorial YMCA in Charlotte, $100,000 annually, 1998-1999.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Faculty Teaching Appreciation Award, Presented by Students, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1991
Faculty Teaching Appreciation Award, Presented by Students, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1995
Faculty Teaching Appreciation Award, Presented by Students, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1997
Charlotte Teaching Appreciation Award, Presented by Students, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1998
Faculty Teaching Appreciation Award, Presented by Students, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1999