FACULTY VITA - Baylor



Curriculum Vitae

CYNTHIA R. HARR, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.

Assistant Professor

School of Social Work

Baylor University

One Bear Place #97320

Waco, TX 76798-7320

E-mail: Cynthia_Harr@baylor.edu

Home address:

304 Ranch Gate

McGregor, TX 76657

Home phone: 254-848-9563 Cell: 214-924-1716

Home e-mail: harr@

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS

Clinical social work, families, mental health, international social work, interdisciplinary relationships, spirituality, organizations and communities.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. (1999): University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington, TX. School of Social Work. Advisor: Doreen Elliott, Ph. D.

Dissertation title: “The Adaptation of Migrants in Transference from Country of Origin to Brazil.”

M.S.W. (1980): California State University, Fresno; Fresno, CA. School of Social Work.

Master’s Thesis: “A Study of Family Therapy in Selected Mental

Health Clinics.”

M.R.E. (1975): Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary; Mill Valley, CA

B.A. (1972): California State University, Fresno; Fresno, CA.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LANGUAGES

Portuguese (fluent)

American Sign Language

EXPERIENCE

Educational

Assistant Professor of Social Work (Fall 2008 to present)

School of Social Work

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Assistant Professor of Social Work (2001 to Summer 2008)

Department of Social Work

Texas A & M University - Commerce Commerce, TX

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Social Work (Spring 2001)

School of Social Work

University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX

Adjunct Professor (Spring, 2001)

Department of Psychology

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX

Professor of Psychology and Counseling (1997-2000)

Seminario Batista Teologica do Rio Grande do Sul (Baptist Seminary)

Porto Alegre, RS, BRAZIL.

Adjunct professor of Counseling (1997-2000)

The Baptist Seminary of Brasilia

Brasilia, DF, BRAZIL.

Adjunct Instructor, School of Social Work (1996)

University at Texas in Arlington

Arlington, TX

Professor of Psychology and Counseling (1991-1995)

Seminario Batista Teologica do Rio Grande do Sul

Porto Alegre, RS, BRAZIL.

Adjunct Instructor (1990-1991)

Department of Sociology

California Baptist University

Riverside, CA

Undergraduate Level Courses taught:

• Introduction to Counseling

• Introduction to Psychology

• Developmental Psychology

• Practice II

• Human Behavior and the Environment

• Human Behavior (Department of Sociology)

• Global Perspectives in Social Work

• Practice I (Intervention Planning & Assessment)

• Practice III (Organizations and Communities)

• Practice IV (Integration of Social Work skills)

• Research Methods

Masters Level Courses taught:

• Family Counseling

• Marital Counseling

• Human Behavior and Diverse Populations

• Counseling Diverse Populations

• Social Work Skills & Practice

• Advanced Generalist Practice with Individuals and Families

• Social Justice for Oppressed Populations

• Macro Level: Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities

• Special Populations

• Advanced Generalist Practice with Families

• Advanced Generalist Practice with Individuals

• Integrative Paper Seminar

• Introduction to Social Work

Professionally Related

Counselor/Therapist (2001- August, 2008)

Life Builders Counseling Center, Sunnyvale, TX

Provided mental health, marital and family counseling for clients.

Counselor/Therapist (2000-2001)

Christian Counseling Associates, Mesquite, TX.

Provided mental health, marital and family counseling for clients.

Counselor, Member Care (1997-2000)

Eastern South America Region of the International Mission Board, Brazil.

Responsibilities focused on providing counseling for employees

and their families specifically in the areas of mental health, cultural

adaptation, parenting/family, and work related issues.

Conference and Retreat Speaker.

Director of the Boas Novas Social Ministries Program (1988-1990)

Canoas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil.

Responsibilities included the development and direction of a social

ministries program that involved over 250 participants. The

program included classes in parenting and health, weekly clubs for

low income mothers and their children, courses in vocational

training, and counseling in an informal setting.

Director of Baptist State Social Work Programs (1984-1988)

Baptist Convention of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Responsibilities included the development and direction of various disaster and hunger relief projects with local churches and city governments around the state, development and direction of various vocational training programs, and training of Brazilians in leading and directing social work projects both through courses and supervision.

Clinical Social Worker (1981-1982)

Children’s Home Society, Riverside, CA.

Responsibilities focused on providing counseling for young

women with problem pregnancies, adoption counseling and family

therapy.

Social Work Internship (1979-1980)

Visalia Community Mental Health Clinic, Visalia, CA.

Provided individual, marital and family therapy for a diverse

population and acted as co-therapist for various groups.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND HONORARIES

• National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

• Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

• International Society for Quality of Life Studies

• Inter-University Consortium for International Social Development

• Society for Social Work and Research

• North American Association of Christians in Social Work

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS

National and Regional

Approved as Item Writer for Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

National accrediting examination for social work licensure.

University

Texas A&M University, Commerce:

• Member, University Graduate Council - 2004-07

• Member, University Graduate Council Curriculum Committee – 2004-2007

• Member, Curriculum Committee, Department of Social Work – 2004-07

• Member, Search Committee, Department of Social Work – 2002-03, 2005-06

• Member, University Honors Committee – 2005-06

• Member, Professional Development Committee, Department of Social Work –

2004-05

• Chair, Professional Development Committee, 2005- 07

• Member, University Committee for the Selection of Graduate Student Scholarships – 2004-05

• Chair, Admissions Committee, Department of Social Work – 2002-04

• Member, Program Renewal Committee, Department of Social Work - 2004

• Member, University Committee for Academic Support for Students with Learning or Physical Disabilities – 2003-04

• Member, Program Renewal Committee, Department of Social Work – 2003

HONORS, AWARDS, AND LISTINGS

• Selected for Who’s Who in University Students, 1975

• Selected for inclusion in Who’s Who in Education, 2003.

• Selected for inclusion in Great Women of the 21st Century, 2006.

PUBLICATIONS

Journals and Book Chapters (refereed)

Harr, C., Openshaw, L. and Moore, B. (2006). Moving toward effective interdisciplinary collaborations to address spirituality: Chaplains share their perspectives on working with social workers. Arete, 30 (1), 101-111.

Harr, C., Souza, L. and Fairchild, S. (2008). An international comparison of hospital multidisciplinary teams for the identification, assessment and treatment of child abuse cases. Social Work in Health Care, 46 (4), 1-16.

Harr, C. (2006). Migrant Family Adaptation and Quality of Life: A Qualitative

Study in Brazil. A chapter of text in Advancing Quality of Life in a Turbulent World. Springer, R. Estes, Ed., 209-220.

Openshaw, L. & Harr, C. Faith Leader Opinions Regarding Mental Health & Counseling Issues: Results of a Qualitative Study. Social Work & Christianity.

(Accepted for publication).

Submitted Articles under Review (refereed)

Fairchild, S., Harr, C., & Padilha, M. Rights of Children: An International Comparative Review of Child Protection Systems and Laws.” British Journal of Social Work.

Journals (non-refereed)

Harr, C. (2009). Application to the church. Family and Community Ministries, 22(4), 42-43.

Harr, C. (2005) Global Warming. Planet Social Work,

(on-line publication)

Harr, C. (2005) Member to Member. NASW Network, 29(10), 8.

On-line Conference Papers (refereed)

“Faith Leaders and Mental Health: A Qualitative Study,” Published in online conference proceedings, North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Dallas, TX. (Co-author, Openshaw, L.), Dallas, TX., March 9, 2007, .

“Use of a Logic Model in Social Work Practice,” 52nd Annual Program Meeting, Council on Social Work Education, Chicago, IL., February 19, 2006. (Co-author, Openshaw, L.)

“Preparing Students for Interdisciplinary Relationships,” 52nd Annual Program Meeting, Council on Social Work Education, Chicago, IL., February 18, 2006. (Co-author, Openshaw, L.)

“Social Work Education: Preparing Students for Interdisciplinary Relationships

with Chaplains.” Published in online conference proceedings, North American.

Association of Christians in Social Work, Grand Rapids, MI., October 29, 2005. (Co-author, Openshaw, L.) .

“Professional Ethics: Spiritual Assessment.” Published in online conference proceedings, North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Grand Rapids, MI., October 29, 2005. (Co-author, Openshaw, L.) .

“Spiritual Assessment Tools: A Decision Tree Model,” Published in conference proceedings of Southwest Social Science Association, March 2004. (Co-author Openshaw, L.)

“A Logic Model for Program Planning and Program Evaluation Applied to a University Department,” Published in conference proceedings of Southwest Social Science Association, March 2004. (Co-authors Lewellen, A. & Openshaw, L.)

CD and Book Conference Proceedings (refereed)

International

Harr, C., Souza, L. and Fairchild, S. (2005). “International Comparison of Hospital Multidisciplinary Teams for Identification and Treatment of Child Abuse.” 14th International Symposium of the Inter-University Consortium for International Social Development Conference Proceedings. Recife, Brazil.

Fairchild, S., Harr, C., Nepomuceno, V. and Padilha, M. (2005). “Rights of

Children: An International Comparative.” 14th International Symposium of the

Inter-university Consortium for International Social Development Conference

Proceedings. Recife, Brazil.

“A Training Project for First Responders and their Families: Providing Support in

a World of Conflict.” 15th International Consortium for Social Development

Conference Proceedings. Hong Kong, China

National

“Rural Faith Leaders, Professional Mental Health Counseling and Social Work.” 29th Institute on Social Work and Human Services in Rural Areas Conference Proceedings. Openshaw. L. and Harr, C. (2004). Salt Lake City, UT.

Harr, C. (2004). “Migrant Family Adaptation: A Qualitative Study in South Brazil.” 6th International Conference of the International Society for Quality of Life Studies (ISQOLS) Conference Proceedings. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  

Harr, C. and Openshaw, L. (2004). “Spiritual Assessment Tools.” Southwest

Social Science Association Conference Proceedings. Corpus Christi, TX.

Llewelyn, A., Openshaw, L. and Harr, C. (2004). “Social Work Department Program Evaluation: A Behavioral Systems Approach.” Southwest Social Science Association Conference Proceedings. Corpus Christi, TX.

Works in Progress or Revision for Resubmission

Harr, C., & Moore, B. "Compassion Fatigue among Social Work Students in Field Practicum."

Harr, C., “The Educational Philosophies of John Dewey and Paulo Freire: Implications for Social Work Education in the 21st Century.”

Harr, C. & Openshaw, L., “Increasing Comprehensive, Multidimensional Holistic Spiritual Assessment in Social Work Practice.”

Harr, C., Openshaw, L., & Moore, B. Preparing Social Work Students for Interdisciplinary Relationships.

Harr, C. Successful Adaptation of Children into Foster Family Culture.

Other

Assisted in writing and revising the Texas A&M, Commerce Master’s in Social

Work Student Manual

Major contributor/writer of the Texas A&M, Commerce Master’s in Social Work

Accreditation Self Study which included formulation of mission statement, goals,

and objectives for the program and for each course. 2001 to date of accreditation:

February, 2005

Major contributor/writer of the Texas A&M, Commerce MSW and BSW Re-

accreditation Self Study which included formulation of mission statement, goals,

and objectives for the program and for each course. Spring, 2007 to present.

PRESENTATIONS

International

“International Comparison of Hospital Multidisciplinary Teams for Identification

and Treatment of Child Abuse.” The 14th International Symposium of the Inter-

University Consortium for International Social Development. Recife, Brazil.

July 23-26, 2005

“Rights of Children: An International Comparative.” The 14th International

Symposium of the Inter-University Consortium for International Social

Development. Recife, Brazil. July 23-26, 2005

“Migrant Family Adaptation: A Qualitative Study in South Brazil” The 6th International Conference of the International Society for Quality of Life Studies (ISQOLS). Philadelphia, PA. November 10-13, 2004

National

"Compassion Fatigue among Social Work Students in Field Practicum," Society

of Social Work Research Conference Annual, New Orleans, LA. January 17, 2009

“Applying Christian Principles to Marriage Enhancement for First Responders”,

Annual Convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social

Work, Orlando, FL. February 9, 2008.

“Law Enforcement Spousal Retreat Programs”, Contemporary Issues Conference, Institute of Law Enforcement Administrators, Plano, TX.

March 26, 2007

“Holistic Spiritual Assessment: A Decision Tree Model,” Annual Convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Dallas, TX.

March 9, 2007.

“Faith Leaders and Mental Health: A Qualitative Study,” Annual Convention of the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, Dallas, TX.

March 8, 2007.

“Bridging Disciplinary Boundaries Between Social Workers and Professional

Chaplains,” Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research, San Francisco, CA. January 13, 2007.

“Chaplains and Interdisciplinary Relationships: Research Results.” Annual Conference of the Association of Professional Chaplains, Atlanta, GA.

May 8, 2006.

“Preparing Students for Interdisciplinary Relationships,” 52nd Annual Program Meeting, Council on Social Work Education, Chicago, IL.

February 18, 2006.

“Use of a Logic Model in Social Work Practice,” 52nd Annual Program Meeting, Council on Social Work Education, Chicago, IL.

February 19, 2006.

“Professional Ethics: Spiritual Assessment.” The North American Association of

Christians in Social Work Annual National Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.

October 29, 2005

“Social Work Education: Preparing Students for Interdisciplinary Relationships with Chaplains.” The North American Association of Christians in Social Work Annual National Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

October 29, 2005

“Chaplains and Interdisciplinary Relationships: Research Results.” The National Conference of the Association of Professional Chaplains and the National Association of Catholic Chaplains Annual Meeting. Albuquerque, NM.

April 12, 2005

“Social Work Education: Preparing Students for Interdisciplinary Relationships with Chaplains.” The Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting. : New York, NY. March 1, 2005

“Rural Faith Leaders, Professional Mental Health Counseling and Social Work.”

The 29th Institute on Social Work and Human Services in Rural Areas, Salt Lake

City, UT. July 29, 2004.

Regional Presentations

“Holistic Spiritual Assessment: A Decision Tree Model,” Brazos Valley Professionals in Aging Conference: Lena Mae Farris Foundation, Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services Ombudsman Program, & Texas A&M School of Rural Public Health; Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. March 14, 2007.

“Social Work Department Program Evaluation: A Behavioral Systems Approach.” The Southwest Social Science Association Annual Meeting. Corpus Christi, TX. March 19, 2004

“Spiritual Assessment Tools.” The Southwest Social Science Association Annual

Meeting. Corpus Cristi, TX. March 18, 2004

State

“Social Work Interventions with Immigrant Populations.” Annual Conference, Texas State Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, Galveston, TX. November 7, 2008

“Community Development to Strengthen Families,” Annual Conference, Texas State Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, Arlington, TX.

October 27, 2006

“Developing Interdisciplinary Relationships,” Annual Conference, Texas State Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, Arlington, TX.

October 26, 2006

“Interdisciplinary Relationships for the Assessment and Intervention with Child Abuse”, Prevent Child Abuse Texas Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.

February 21, 2006

“Interdisciplinary Relationships with Chaplains.” The National Association of Social Workers Annual Texas Conference. Galveston, TX.

November 10, 2005

“Spiritual Assessment for Clinical Practice.” The National Association of Social Workers Annual Texas Conference. Galveston, TX. November 10-12, 2005

“Foster Parent Training in Child Discipline Methods.” The National Association of Social Workers Annual Texas Conference. Galveston, TX.

November 10-12, 2005:

“Ethical Issues in Spiritual Assessment and Intervention for Social Work Practice.” The National Association of Social Workers, 2004 Texas Conference. Austin, TX. October 21, 2004

“Developing Positive Working Relationships with Faith Leaders in your Community.” The National Association of Social Workers, 2004 Texas Conference. Austin, TX. July 22, 2004;

“A Logic Model Systems Approach for Program Planning and Program

Evaluation.” The Texas A&M University 4th Annual Assessment Conference.

College Station, TX. February 3, 2004

Local

“Marriage Enhancement Retreat,” Arlington Police Department, Arlington, TX,

July, 2008.

“Marriage Enhancement Retreat,” Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex Police Departments, Addison, TX, May 16-18, 2008.

Keynote speaker, Diversity Training, Dallas Metrocare, Dallas, TX.

April 12, 2008.

Keynote speaker, Cultural Competency Training, Catholic Charities, Fort Worth,

TX. April 3, 2008.

“Marriage Enhancement Retreat,” Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex Police Departments, Addison, TX. October 6-8, 2007.

“Marriage Enhancement Retreat,” Mesquite, Garland, and Plano Police Departments, Plano, TX. May 18-20, 2007.

“Ethical Issues in Spiritual Assessment and Intervention for Social Work

Practice.” Department of Social Work Professional Day. Mesquite, TX.

March 16, 2007

“Marriage Enhancement Retreat,” Mesquite, Garland, Grand Prairie, Irving, and Lewisville Police Departments, Addison, TX. October 20-22, 2006.

“Marriage Retreat for Officers and Spouses.” Presenter and Coordinator

Mesquite Police Dept. Addison, TX. May 19-21, 2006

“Marriage Retreat for Officers and Spouses.” Presenter and Coordinator

Mesquite Police Dept. Addison, TX. October, 2005

“Ethical Issues in Spiritual Assessment and Intervention for Social Work

Practice.” Department of Social Work Professional Day. Commerce, TX.

April 8, 2005

“Marriage Retreat for Officers and Spouses.” Presenter and Coordinator for the 1st

Mesquite Police Dept. Addison, TX. April 1-3, 2005

“Anger Management for Teens.” North Texas Youth Symposium Day at Eastfield College. Mesquite, TX. July 17, 2004.

“Ethical Issues and Cultural Diversity in Rural and Urban Settings.” Department

of Social Work Professional Day. Commerce, TX. November 12, 2003.

Presenter for various continuing education courses for professionals: “Managing Stress and Depression; Diversity and Social Work Ethics;” and “Spirituality in Assessment and Treatment.” 2003

GRANTS

Principal Investigator/Writer of a Capacity Building Grant for Texas Twogether Marriage Education Program as a subcontractor for the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. $50,000.00 grant was approved in Fall of 2008.

Principal Investigator/Writer of a $1,000,000+ Grant from the Federal Administration for Children and Families for First Responders Marriage and Family Enrichment Program

submitted 2006. Not approved. Presently seeking funding from government and private foundations. Principal Investigator/Writer of a Grant for $500,000 from the Federal

Administration for Children and Families submitted June, 2005 on behalf of the Social Work Department, TAMU-Commerce. Not approved.

Principal Investigator/Writer for a Capacity Building Grant, Federal Administration for Children and Families for Life Builders Counseling Center, a non-profit organization in Mesquite, Texas. $50,000.00 grant was approved and received in Fall of 2004.

Mini Grants

Texas A&M University, Commerce:

• Fall 2005 Co-recipient for Foster Parent Training in Child Discipline Methods

• Fall 2004 Co-recipient for Police Marital Relationships and Training for Police Officers

• Fall 2004 Co-recipient for Spouses & Foster Parent Training in Child Discipline Methods

• Fall 2004 Co-recipient for Research on Interdisciplinary Relationships.

Served as a peer reviewer for the Minority Health Research and Education Grant Program. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Division of Universities and Health Related Institutions, 2003.

OTHER

Training for the “Within Our Reach” marriage education program of PREP with qualifications to be a seminar facilitator. January 29-30, 2009.

Participant in the 1st Texas A&M System Junior Faculty Workshop in Corpus Christi, TX, 2005.

Grants Resource Center Workshop participant, Oct. 30-31, 2003.

COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ACTIVITIES

Counselor/Therapist, Life Builders Counseling Center – provided pro bono or

reduced rate counseling for residents in the Metroplex. 2001 to present.

Invited Consultant for the Boy Scouts of America, Circle Ten Council (North

Texas) on issues relating to teenage psychosocial development. - 2002

Invited Speaker for women’s conferences on stress, time management, role integration, etc., 2002.

Invited Speaker for Adult Singles Retreat on issues concerning stress, blended families and peer counseling, 2002.

Invited Presenter for continuing education courses for professionals: Managing Stress and Depression. - January, 2002 and April, 2002.

Invited Presenter for the Institute of Childcare Excellence for professional licensed child care providers and directors of child care institutions. Subject: Managing Stress, 2001.

REVIEWER

Reviewer for Lyceum Publishers: literature on diversity

Consulting editor/reviewer: Families in Society, A premier social work journal.

ORGANIZED AND HOSTED

As the chair of the Professional Development Committee (2005-07) lead in the planning and carrying out of two yearly major events. Human Services Career Day involves over twenty human services agencies from Northeast Texas who provide booths visited by our students and professionals. Those attending also participate in Continuing Education Courses. In the spring the committee plans the Professional Day which also focuses on Continuing Education Courses. The committee planned and led the department in preparing for the MSW Scholarship Dinner. The dinner raised enough money to fully endow the first scholarship for the department.

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