CAROL SARGENT COLLARD 706 Southland Pass, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30087 404-276-2339 collardcreative@yahoo.com EDUCATION Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management Program 2015 Harvard Business School, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA Doctor of Philosophy, Social Work 2007 University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia Dissertation: Supportive Housing: Its Efficacy as Intervention with Low-Income Adults Coping with Substance Addiction Recovery Master of Social Work 2001 University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia Bachelor of Arts, Communications 1979 Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana FELLOWSHIP SAMHSA Fellow Council on Social Work Education, Minority Fellows Program 2003-2006 Fellowship Award: $63,000 PROFESSIONAL KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY 2007-Present EXPERIENCE Associate Professor Engage in course development, class instruction for graduate courses in social work and undergraduate courses in human services. Past Chair of the departmental Graduate Curriculum Committee CARINGWORKS, INC. 2006-Present President & CEO Decatur, GA Oversee the operation of nonprofit social services agency which provides site-based social and supportive services to low-income renters. FAMILY TIES, INC. 2001-2004 Social Work Contractor Marietta, GA Conducted comprehensive diagnostic assessments of individual and family functioning for households targeted for the First Placement/Best Placement program of the Department of Family and Children Services child protective services division. Coordinated multidisciplinary team staffing and prepared clinical assessments recommendations for appropriate permanent placement options for children and youth in foster care. Conducted in-home individual and family counseling and wraparound services to facilitate improved family functioning; emphasis on improving communication skills, learning conflict resolution techniques, and developing household management skills. COURSES TAUGHT: Kennesaw State University Undergraduate courses HS2233 Overview of Human Services 2012 HS 3100 (3350) Poverty and Culture 2016, 2014, 2011
Carol Sargent Collard, LMSW Curriculum Vitae Page 2 of 5 HS 3200 Social Welfare Policy 2017 2014 HS 3400 (3304) Community Interventions 2017 2008 Graduate courses SW7700 Social Work Foundations 2017 2010 SW7702 Social Welfare Policy Services 2017 SW7703 Social Work Practice: Communities And Organizations 2017 2011 SW8706 Addiction Theory and Policy 2015 2011 SW 8707 Bio-psycho-social Theories of Addiction 2010 2007 SW 8714 Addiction Policy in the U.S. 2010 2007 SW 8814 Substance Abuse Seminar 2016 2008 SW 8815 ATOD Drug Prevention Theory 2011 2008 Other Institutional Affiliations: University of Georgia SOWK 5757 Violence in Society 2007, 2006 SOWK 5767 Violence Against Women 2006 SOWK 6055 Foundation Practicum Seminar 2005 SOWK 6011 Social Work and Social Welfare 2004 SOWK 2155 Social Work Communication 2005 PUBLICATIONS Refereed Journal Articles: Collard, C., Robinson-Dooley, V., Patrick, F., Farabaugh, K. (2017). Efficacy of chronic disease self-management among low-income Black males with behavioral health disorders: Pilot study. Journal of Georgia Public Health Association. (In press). Nandan, M., Mandayam, G., Collard, C., Tchouta, R. (2016) An examination of community practice social workers as social intrapreneurs or social entrepreneurs. Int. J. Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 4(2), 114-133. Collard, C., Lewinson, T, Watkins, K. (2014). Supportive housing: an evidence-based intervention for reducing relapse among low income adults in addiction recovery. Journal of Evidence-based Social Work, 11(5):468-79. Lewinson, T. & Collard, C. (2012) Social Service Barriers Experienced by Low-Income Extended-Stay Hotel Residents. Families in Society, 93(2), 95-101. Collard, C. S. (2008). Linking housing, social services and family well-being: A model for reducing welfare dependency among the hard-to-employ. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment,15(2/3). Collard, C.S., Larkin, R. E. (2008) Supportive housing: Implications for its efficacy as intervention with low-income African Americans coping with special needs. Journal of Public Management and Social Policy, 14(2):69-83. Refereed Chapters in Books: Collard, C. & Nebbit, V. (2015). A New Direction for Public Housing: Implications for
Carol Sargent Collard, LMSW Curriculum Vitae Page 3 of 5 Adolescent Well-being. In Nebbitt, V. (Ed.) Context Matters. New York: Columbia University Press. Collard, C. S. (2008). Linking housing, social services and family well-being: A model for reducing welfare dependency among the hard-to-employ. African American Behavior in the Social Environment: New Perspectives. New York: Haworth Press. Collard, C., Sowell, R. (2008). The impact of poverty on learning. (pp 43-56). In A.J. Lowenstein, L. Foord-May, J.C. Romano (Eds.) Teaching strategies for health education and health promotion. Jones and Bartlett. PRESENTATIONS Lewinson, T. & Collard, C. (2012) Experienced Help-Seeking Barriers for Low-Income Extended-Stay Hotel Residents. Panel Presentation at the 10 th Annual Suburban Studies Conference, Kennesaw State University. Lewinson, T. & Collard, C. (2012) Experienced Help-Seeking Barriers for Low-Income Extended-Stay Hotel Residents. Poster Presentation at the 56 th Annual Program Meeting, Council on Social Work Education. Brooks, F., Collard, C., Lewinson, T. (2008). A resident satisfaction survey of low-income residents livining in supportive housing. Panel Presentation at the 54 th Annual Program Meeting, Council on Social Work Education. Collard, C. (2006) Delowe Village: A model for reducing welfare-dependency among the hard-to-employ. Invited Presenter. African American Families Conference. Collard, C. (2006) Delowe Village: Linking housing, social services and family well-being. Invited Presenter, 52 nd Annual Program Meeting, Council on Social Work Education. Collard, C. (2005) Supportive Housing: A Case Study. Invited Presenter. African American Families Conference.. GUEST LECTURES Supportive Housing as Intervention Foundation Practicum course 4/2005 Athens, GA Substance Abuse and Welfare Reform Social Work and Social Welfare course 3/2005 Athens, GA Poverty and Affordable Housing Social Work and Social Welfare course 2/2005 Lawrenceville, GA Substance Abuse Challenges to Child Welfare Child Abuse and Neglect course 11/2004 Lawrenceville, GA
Carol Sargent Collard, LMSW Curriculum Vitae Page 4 of 5 HONORS/ Magnolia Award of Excellence Special Needs Housing 2006 RECOGNITION Hope House Supportive Housing Program Sponsored by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs PROFESSIONAL Licensed Master Social Worker, State of Georgia 2002-Present ROLES/ AFFILIATIONS/ Member, National Association of Social Workers 1998-Present LICENSURES Guest Reviewer, Research on Social Work Practice 2003 Field Supervisor, CaringWorks, Inc. 1997-Present COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Georgia Supportive Housing Association (GSHA) 2010 - Present Co-Founder, Vice Chair (2011-2013), Board Chair (2014-2016) Nonprofit advocacy group seeking to promote public policies that support creation of more supportive housing opportunities for households experiencing homelessness. Helped coordinate the inaugural Supportive Housing Conference in 2011. Project Community Connections, Inc. 2009 - Present Vice Chair (2013-2014) Nonprofit housing referral and support agency serving the homeless. Helped develop the FY2010 strategic plan. First Step, Inc. 2009-2014 Board Member. Nonprofit agency created to provide access to employment, housing and benefits advocacy. Chair of Programs Committee. Strategic Planning Committee/Partners for HOME CoC City of Atlanta April 2016 Present Responsible for providing professional input on processes and strategies geared to reducing chronic homelessness within the City of Atlanta. Mayor s Implementation Team for Unsheltered No More Program on Homelessness April 2012 2014 Responsible for providing professional input on programmatic processes and interventions geared to reducing street homelessness within the City of Atlanta. Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Host Committee July 2012 January 2013 Helped develop and coordinate the content and implementation of the Alliance Management Institute scheduled for January 2013 in Atlanta, GA.
Carol Sargent Collard, LMSW Curriculum Vitae Page 5 of 5 Social Marketing for Nonprofits 1999-2000 Skills and Techniques of Community Partnerships course Atlanta, GA Georgia State University, School of Social Work Volunteer Trainer 2001 Listening and Communications Skills Seminars National Association of Housing Cooperatives Volunteer Trainer 1999-2001 Listening and Communications Skills Seminars Georgia Association of Housing Cooperatives Volunteer 1993-1995 Habitat for Humanity Volunteer 1994 The Atlanta Project, Columbia Cluster