CURRICULUM VITA: Margaret Allen Elbow EDUCATION Doctorate in Social Welfare: 1993 Columbia University of Social Work Dissertation: "Mothers of Incest Victims: A Study in the Creation of Deviance," Richard Cloward, PhD, Advisor. Master of Social Work: 1967 University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. Area of Specialization: Social Casework. Bachelor of Arts Degree: 1963 Willamette University, Salem, Oregon Major: Sociology ACADEMIC POSITIONS Texas Tech University: Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work 1980-1983 half-time Visiting Assistant Professor 1983-1984 full time Visiting Assistant Professor. 1984-1986 full time Assistant Professor. 1886-1988 unpaid leave of absence for doctoral studies. 1988-1992 Assistant Professor 1992 to present Associate Professor Smith College Graduate School of Social Work Summer, 1988 Lecturer TEACHING Courses Taught: 2301 Introduction to the Social Welfare Institution 3331 Social Work with Diverse Populations 3332 Social Work Practice: Interaction Skills 3333 Social Work Practice: Macro Systems 3334 Social Work Practice: Micro Systems 4311 Social Policy and Social Welfare Legislation
4321 Issues in Social Work Practice and Profession Advanced Practice Techniques Family & Children s Services Family Violence Women's Issues in Social Work Practice 4611 & 4612 Field Practice Coordination and Integrative Seminar 5336 Seminar in Family Change (graduate course co-taught with Peter Heller in conjunction with University of Texas Graduate School of Social Work extension program). Teaching Awards or Honors: Mortar Board and Omicron Delta Kappa Faculty Recognition Award (1996) Mentor to five McNair Scholars Outstanding Faculty Mentor 2009 OTHER PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS Since earning the MSW degree in 1967, I have been engaged in direct practice, community organization, research, administration and consultation in both private non-profit and public agencies in addition to part-time private practice. With the exception of two years working in mental health, my practice and research has been in the field of family and children s services. RESEARCH ACTIVITY Areas of Research Interest Social work practice in the area of family and children's services has been the focus of my research activity beginning with work related to family violence, moving into the area of older child adoptions, and mother blaming by protective services workers. My dissertation examined how social norms define deviance in relation to failing to recognize protectiveness of mothers of incest victims particularly when there is evidence of protective action. Post dissertation research includes a four year study of child protective services workers reasons for leaving agency employment; I am currently working on a paper using the data from this study. Since 1999, I have turned my attention to psychosocial aspects of cancer, particularly the interaction of women with the health care system and underserved populations. Published Research Books and Monographs: Elbow, M (1980). Pathways to Adjustment, Published by the Texas Department of Community Affairs, Children and Youth Division. Elbow, M. (1980). (Ed.). Patterns in Family Violence. New York: Family Service Association of America. Refereed Articles:
Elbow, M. (1975). On becoming an executive director. Social Casework, 56, 526-530. Elbow, M. (1977). Theoretical considerations of violent marriages. Social Casework, 58, 515-526. Elbow, M. (1982). Children of violent marriages: The forgotten victims. Social Casework: The Journal of Contemporary Social Work, 68, 465-471. Elbow, M. (1986). From caregiving to parenting: Family formation with adopted older children. Social Work, 31, 366-370. Elbow, M. (1987). The memory book: A tool for facilitating terminations with children. Social Casework: The Journal of Contemporary Social Work, 68, 180-183. Elbow, M., & Knight, M. (1987). Adoption disruption: Losses, transitions, and tasks. Social Casework: The Journal of Contemporary Social Work, 68, 546-552. Elbow, M., & Mayfield, J. (1991). Mothers of incest victims: Villains, victims, or protectors. Families in Society, 74, 78-85. Published Book Reviews: Conjugal Crime, by Terry Davidson and Battered Women, by Maria Roy, (Ed.), published in Social Casework, October, 1978, pp. 504-505. Damaged Parents, by Norman Polansky, et al. Social Work, January-February, 1983, 82. Helping the Abuser: Intervening Effectively in Family Violence, by Barbara Star, Social Casework, March, 1984 p. 187. Children of Working Parents: Experiences and Outcomes, Cheryl Hayes and Sheila Kamerman, (Eds.) Social Work July-August, 1985, p. 375 The Woman Client: Providing Human Services in a Changing World, edited by Diane Burden and Naomi Gottlieb, and Gender Reclaimed: Women in Social Work Social Work January-February, 1988, pp. 82-84. Woman Defined Motherhood, Jane Price Knowles and Ellen Cole (Eds.) Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work October, 1991. SERVICE Departmental: current (2000-2013) Social Work Committee (continuous appointment)
Anthropology, Sociology, and Chair Search Committees Ethics and Diversity Committee Previous Sociology and Anthropology Searches (1999-2000) which included participation on 3 separate committees Sociology and Social Work Search Committees (1996-1998) Sociology Department Chair Search Committee (1990) 1983 to 1986 member of Undergraduate Committee College and University: 2004 University Regents Diversity Committee 2003 to 2004 and 2011 to present Arts & Sciences Scholarship Committee 1995 to present : College of Arts & Sciences Grade Appeal Committee (chair since 1997) 1998/99 University Tenure Hearing Committee 1998/99 NCAA Academic Integrity Committee (resigned due to illness) 1991 TTU Athletic Department, committee member on NCAA certification study committee on The Student-Athlete Experience, wrote report on time demands Professional: National Memberships: National Association of Social Workers, member Association of Oncology Social Workers, member Editorial and Review Activities: 1980 to 1986 As member of editorial committee to Social Work, read, reviewed and commented on from 50 to 116 manuscripts per year 1987 to 1990 corresponding reviewer to Social Work read, reviewed, and commented on from 22 to 54 manuscripts per year. 1988, 1990, and 1991 courtesy reviews for editor of Social Casework: The Journal of Contemporary Social Work one each year. Additional Services to National Organizations: 1981 to 1986 Council on Accreditation for Services to Families and Children led at least one site visit reaccreditation team each year (at most 2 studies per year) 1981 Family Service Association of America, Chaired planning committee for national symposium on social work practice with families, and chaired three sessions
Community Service: 2012 to present volunteer social worker at Health Sciences Free Clinic approximately 6 hours weekly 2000 to present: various volunteer activities with the American Cancer Society including facilitator of Coping with Breast Cancer group through American Cancer Society; originator and facilitator of group for persons with advanced or recurrent cancer Reach to Recovery volunteer Member of High Plains Division Think Tank committee Member of Hope Lodge Wellness committee 2006 Project Director and author of Texas Cancer Council grant administered through Lubbock YWCA 1999 to 2000: Rope of Hope board member (cancer support program) 1998-99 Joe Arrington Cancer Center Community Advisory Committee for STAR Breast Cancer Prevention Trial Research 1989 to 2000 Lubbock State School member of Ethics Committee 1990 to 1998 Board member of Legal Aid 1993 to 1999 Board member of Women s Protective Services Presentations at Professional Meetings: numerous presentations to local, regional and national professional groups including such topics as marital violence on children, adoption disruption, older child adoptions, social work ethics, working with diverse populations, and cancer survivorship.