CURRICULUM VITAE

ISAAC VAL GUSUKUMA

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor 3006 Maple Hill CircleSocial Work Program Waco, TX 76708UMHB Box 8014 (254) 757-2347900 College Street Email: igusukum@hotmail.comBelton, Texas 76513Email: Isaac.Gusukuma@umhb.edu

EDUCATIONDoctor of Philosophy, May 1997

University of Texas at Austin, School of Social Work, Austin, TexasDissertation: Intercountry Adoption: The Experiences and Adjustments of Families Adopting

Children from Latin America, China, and the United States

Master of Religious Education, May 1981Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TexasConcentration: Social Services and Family Ministries

Master of Social Work, May 1976University of Hawaii at Mano’a, Honolulu, HawaiiConcentration: Practice with Children and Families, Medical Social WorkThesis: The Ewa Beach Family Planning Clinic: A Comparison of Active and Inactive Patients and

Their Satisfaction with Clinic Services

Bachelor of Arts, May 1974University of Hawaii at Mano’a, Honolulu, HawaiiMajor: Sociology

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONLicensed Master Social Worker (Texas), Independent Practice Recognition, License #01604Academy of Certified Social Workers, National Association of Social Workers

RESEARCH INTERESTS TEACHING INTERESTSAdoption outcomes, planning and program Cultural diversity, social work practice andevaluation, safety issues in practice, support networks, methods, research methods, human behavior andservice outcomes, research with minority populations the social environment, field practice, medicaland cross-cultural studies, survey research, quantitative social work, rural social work, practice with and qualitative research issues, social work leadership children and families, social welfare policy

ADMINISTRATION INTERESTSProgram evaluation, Education administration, Agency administration, Leadership,

Development of organizational vision, mission, goals and objectives,Organizational change

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ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP

Present Chair, Department of Social Work, Sociology, and Criminal Justice2008 Director, Social Work Program

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TXProvides leadership and administrative oversight for the three programs in the department. Conducted two successful faculty searches. Established, with the Program Coordinators, a four-semester schedule for courses in each program to facilitate course scheduling for the Fall, Spring, May Minimester, and Summer Sessions. Initiated a re-configuration of the Social Work Program’s curriculum to adhere to the 2008 Council on Social Work Education’s (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) for social work programs. Expanded the Social Work Advisory Board (SWAB) from 10 to 12 members and revised the SWAB’s By-laws. Initiated a Peer Observation Program in the Department of Social Work, Sociology, and Criminal Justice in 2009 for both full-time and adjunct faculty. Initiated a discussion in the department about a teaching philosophy that will culminate with revised faculty teaching philosophy statements that will support the mission of the university, department, and program.

2012 Interim Director, Graduate Counseling and Psychology Program,2010 Graduate School, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX

Provided leadership and administrative oversight for the Graduate Counseling and Psycholgy Program, and effectively managed in two departments, nine full-time faculty, nine adjunct faculty, and six budgets. Provides daily management responsibilities for the conduct of the department faculty. Responded to student concerns. Conducted faculty evaluations. Initiated for the Graduate Counseling and Psychology Program. Revised, updated and submitted the CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) Self-Study Report for the Re-accreditation of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) Program of the Graduate Counseling and Psychology Program and prepared the faculty, students and Program’s Advisory Board for the CACREP site visit in the Spring 2012. Established the By-laws for the Graduate Counseling and Psychology Program’s Advisory Council.

2008 Director of Field Education, Social Work Program2005 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX

Directed the field internship program for the Social Work Program. Established positive relationships with agencies and programs in Waco, Temple, Gatesville, Killeen, Georgetown, and Round Rock. Revised the field evaluation forms. Updated the Student Field Handbook. Implemented a Safety Review and Assessment Program for students and field agencies. Served as the Chair for the Texas Field Educator’s Consortium (T-FEC) for two years.

RESEARCH AND EVALUATION

2010 Principal Investigator for “Asian Pacific Island Cultural Supports: Resilience and Protective Factors.” An exploratory study of cultural supports that enhance the development of resilience within Asian and Pacific Islander cultures.

2009 Principal Investigator for “Community and Family Social Work Services: Client Satisfaction Survey” for the Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services. A survey of client satisfaction across all program sites in Texas.

2009 Co-Investigator for “The Utilization and Impression of NASW Resources on Social Work 2008 Educators in Texas” with Christen Argueta and Vicki Hansen, Executive Director of

NASW/TX.

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2008 Co-Investigator for a Faculty Development Research Grant Project, “An Evaluation of the 2007 Leadership of NASW/TX, A Small, Nonprofit, Professional Association,” with Dr. Marty

McMahone, College of Business.

2007 Principal Investigator for a Faculty Development Research Grant Project, “Stability and 2006 Support for Students Who Are Homeless: A Study of the Homeless Student Program of the

Belton Independent School District” with co-investigator, Ms. Barbara Agee, M.Ed., Director of Federal Programs for the Belton Independent School District examining and determining the characteristics of and services provided to homeless students in the school district.

2006 Principal Investigator for “An Evaluation of the Presbyterian Children’s Homes and2005 Services (PCHAS) Community Social Work Program” an unfunded program evaluation of

the community-based social work programs located in seven Texas communities. This project is just getting under way and data should be collected by the end of the Spring semester with a final report submitted to PCHAS by the end of the Summer, 2005.

2005 Project Coordinator for “The Changing Role of Religiously-Affiliated Child and Family 2004 Service Agencies” Annie E. Casey Foundation Planning Grant. Project goals are to conduct a

survey of child serving agencies in 13 states across the nation to determine the types of services provided and collect basic information of historically religiously-affiliated child serving agencies and their programs.

2004 Project Director for the Heart of Texas Partnership for End-of- Life Care (HOTPEC)2003 “Community Needs Survey and Interviews of End-of-Life Services” an unfunded research

project conducted for HOTPEC, a new community agency, consisting of a mailed survey to end-of-life care providers in Waco and surrounding area. Report submitted to HOTPEC in the Summer, 2004.

1996 Social Science Research Associate, Center for Social Work Research,1994 School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin.

Project Coordinator for "A Project for the Development of a Curriculum in Cultural Diversity," funded through the Texas Department of Health. Project goals were to 1) Develop curriculum modules on African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Latinos/Hispanics, Disabled and Gay/Lesbians for dissemination to schools of social work; 2) Survey schools of social work to determine current diversity content in social work curriculums; 3) Develop activities and assignments to enhance self-awareness and for utilization with the various modules; and 4) Develop lists of videos and references.

Project Coordinator for a “Study of Post Adoption Services” an evaluation of post adoption services funded by and conducted for a private adoption agency. Project goals included, 1) Survey of adult adopted persons who had sought post adoption services; 2) Survey of post adoption providers in eight other agencies providing post adoption services; 3) Interviews with the post adoption service workers at the funding agency; 4) Follow-up telephone interviews with selected adult adopted persons who responded to the survey; 5) Development of an extensive reference list on post adoption services. Project was completed in December 1995.

Research Assistant for a “Study of Adoption Dissolution in Texas” funded by the Texas Department of Protective Regulatory Services. Project involved reviewing 40 intact and 40 disrupted or dissolved special-needs adoption case records to determine factors contributing to both positive and negative adoption outcomes. Extensive interviews were conducted with adoption supervisors throughout the state and detailed case reviews were conducted to determine protective service entries about birthparents, serve records, adoption home study records, placement and post-placement summaries, including court and medical records

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documents pertinent to each case. Project was completed in August, 1994.

Evaluation Team Member for a “Cultural Competency Assessment for Texas Center for Infectious Diseases” an evaluation of an agency of the Texas Department of Health. Goals of the evaluation were 1) conduct a site visit to the Texas Center for Infectious Diseases; 2) Conduct interviews with selected administration and staff members; 3) Conduct focus groups with personnel from all levels of the agency; and 4) Develop recommendations for the Center administration related to enhancing cultural competency and improving agency services to minority populations. Evaluations were completed in October, 1994.

TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS

Present Professor, Chair Department of Social Work, Sociology, and Criminal Justice2013 and Director of the Social Work Program, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX

2013 Associate Professor, Chair Department of Social Work, Sociology, and Criminal Justice2008 and Director of the Social Work Program, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX

2012 Interim Director, Graduate Counseling and Psychology Program, University of Mary 2010 Hardin-Baylor, Belton, TX

2008 Associate Professor and Director of Field Education, Social Work Program, Department 2005 of Sociology, Social Work and Criminal Justice, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton,

TX.

2005 Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Baylor University, Waco, Texas.2002 Taught across the curriculum in both the Undergraduate and Graduate Programs.

2002 Associate Professor, Director of the Social Work Program, Head, Department of 1997 Sociology and Social Work, Howard Payne University, Brownwood, Texas.

1997 Associate Professor and Coordinator of Field Instruction for the Social Work Program,1996 Howard Payne University, Brownwood, Texas. Responsibilities included teaching various

courses in social work and supervising students in field placement.

1994 Assistant Instructor, School of Social Work, University Texas at Austin.1991 Taught courses in social work including, Research Methods I and Cultural

Diversity to undergraduate students.

1991 Teaching Assistant, School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin.1989 Assisted with courses in social work including, Introduction to Social Work and Field

Placement Seminar for undergraduate students.

1987 Assistant Instructor, School of Social Work, University of Texas at Austin.1985 Taught undergraduate Field Seminar and Introduction to Social Work for

undergraduate students.

1985 Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Social Work, Howard Payne 1980 University, Brownwood, Texas. Responsibilities included teaching undergraduate sociology

and social work courses. Served as a member of various university committees. Acting Department Chairperson, 1985.

NON ACADEMIC WORK EXPERIENCE1980 Home Health Services of Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Texas.1979 Responsibilities included providing counseling and social work services to home

bound, disabled patients in a four county area in North Central Texas in collaboration with other agency and health care providers. Supervised the activities of a social

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work student in field placement with the agency.

1979 Crippled Children's Division, Department of Health and Environmental Control,1976 State of South Carolina. Employed as a clinical social worker headquartered in

Beaufort, South Carolina. Responsibilities included coordinating medical services, providing counseling and supportive services to the children and their families on the program as well as working with the Orthopedic, Family Planning, Maternal and Child Health clinics and other health professionals in a five county area, including community mental health workers, public school teachers and counselors, and community outreach workers.

2002 Army National Guard, Colonel (USA, Retired). Completed 32 years of service 1970 in the Army National Guard. Enlisted as a Private in 1970 and served in the states of

Hawaii, South Carolina, and Texas. Initially commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant (Cavalry) with subsequent assignments including a Cavalry Troop, Infantry, Mechanized Infantry, and Armor units. Command assignments included several Platoons, two Company commands, a Battalion command, and concluded with a Brigade command. Staff assignments included serving at the Battalion level through Division and the State of Texas Joint Staff.

TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

Undergraduate courses taught include:Children and Disrupted FamiliesCultural Diversity and Social WorkDeath and DyingField Instruction I and IIGerontologyHuman Behavior and the Social Environment I and IIHuman Needs in Complex SocietiesIntroduction to Social WorkIntroduction to SociologyJuvenile DelinquencyMinoritiesProblems of Contemporary SocietyResearch Methods and TechniquesSenior Seminar (Capstone)Social Services in Rural SettingsSocial Welfare PolicySocial Work Methods (Practice with Individuals and Families)Social Work Practice with GroupsSocial Work Practice with Organizations and CommunitiesStatistics for the Social Sciences

Graduate courses taught include:Introduction to the ProfessionIntroduction to Advanced Internship: Physical and Mental HealthProfessional Practice II (Groups)Research for PracticeResearch SeminarResearch Project Seminar

University Administrative Duties

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Member, Student Development Committee, 2011 – PresentMember, UMHB Institutional Review Board, 2010 – 2013Interim Director, Graduate Counseling and Psychology Program, UMHB, 2010 - 2012Chair, Department of Social Work, Sociology, and Criminal Justice, UMHB, 2008 –

PresentDirector, Social Work Program, UMHB, 2008 – PresentParliamentarian, UMHB Faculty Assembly, 2008-2011Member, Professional Growth Committee, UMHB Faculty Assembly, 2007 - 2008Member, Professional Affairs Committee, UMHB Faculty Assembly, 2006 - 2007Associate Member, Graduate Faculty, University of Texas at Arlington, 2005 – PresentEx-officio Member, Social Work Advisory Council, 2005 – Present Director, Field Education Program, UMHB Social Work Program, 2005 - 2008Coordinator, Howard Payne University, Social Work Program Self-Study, CSWE

Reaffirmation Visit, 2001Head, Department of Sociology and Social Work, Howard Payne University (1999-

2002)Director, Social Work Program, Howard Payne University (1998 - 2002)Member, University Ad Hoc Committee on Faculty Teaching Load, Howard Payne

University (2001-2002)Member, University Faculty Development Committee, Howard Payne University (1998-

2002)Member, University Institutional Effectiveness Committee (1999)Coordinator of Field Instruction, Social Work Program, Howard Payne University (1996-

97)Member, University Library Committee, Howard Payne University (1998)Member, Faculty Concerns, Faculty Assembly, Howard Payne University (1997-1998)Member, University Internet Web Supervisor Committee, Howard Payne University

(1997-1998)Chair, Department of Sociology and Social Work, Howard Payne University (1985)Chair, Student Development Services Committee for the Institutional Self-Study in

preparation for reaccreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Howard Payne University (1984-1985)

Member, Faculty Committee on Advising New and Undecided Students, Howard Payne University (1984)

Member, University Ad Hoc Committee on Student Retention, Howard Payne University (1984)

Doctoral Dissertation Committees

Price, William H. (2001). Vision and change: The relationship between vision statements and strategic change in organizations. Nova Southeastern University.

Madrigal, Candida R. (2008). Acculturation, ethnic identity, resilience, self-esteem and general well-being: A psychosocial study of Colombians in the United States. School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington.

Harris, Helen H. (2010). Student attention difficulties. College of Education, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.

Graduate (Master) Research Projects Supervised (Baylor University)Brown, Timothy M., Collaborative End-of-Life Care for Terminally Ill Residents of Nursing

Care Facilities: Do Hospice and Nursing Care Facility Staffs have an Adversarial or Cooperative Relationship When Caring for Terminally Ill Individuals?

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Doskocil, Angela G., Educational Outcomes of Programs for Divorcing ParentsEverett, Amy M. An Evaluative Study of World Hunger Relief Inc.’s Internship ProgramForquer, Sue E., Use of Community-Based Services by the Elderly of Bell CountyGouldie, Jennifer - An Insight Into the Behavior Management System at the Presbyterian

Children’s Homes and ServicesJohnson, Jill, Neurodevelopmental Risks of Homeless Infants and the Impact of Caretaker

Attributes and Stressful Life EventsKneisc, Jeren M., The Impact of Alcohol Dependency and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder on

Close Intimate Relationships of Vietnam VeteransLott, Holly J., An Examination of Behavioral and Mental Health Issues of Children from Military

and Non-military FamiliesLynn, Brandy, Advocacy Center: A Client Satisfaction SurveyMatthey, Michelle A. The Role of Sex Offender’s Wives: The Reasoning Behind the Choice to

Remain and How This Affects Household RelationshipsPeeler, Linzi R., The Effects of Attending “Parenting Is For All” (PIFA) on Parenting SkillsSargent, Melanie An Evaluation of the Parent Education ProgramTodd, Stephanie Learning Styles, Literacy Skills and Their Relationship with Activities at HomeUssery, Kristy, J., What are the bio-psycho-social-spiritual needs of people with diabetes?Wallace, Kari, L., Memories and GriefWiatrek, Allison, G., Physical, Spiritual, & Social Needs of Women Who are Homeless York, Melody Advocating Accessibility: Providing Services for the Hispanic Community and

Victims of Violent Crime

Undergraduate Honors Thesis Supervised (Baylor University)Trandem, Sarah, Terminal illness in children and the effects on the family: A case study. Waco, TX: Baylor University, May 2005.

PUBLICATIONS AND REPORTSGusukuma, I. V. (2013). Resilience, cultural assets and social work practice with Asian and Pacific

Islanders. Conference Proceedings of the Global Symposium on Social Sciences (pp. 363-372). Okinawa, Japan: IBSSS.

Gusukuma, I., & McRoy, R. (2012). What works in intercountry adoptions. In P. A. Curtis & G. Alexander, What works in child welfare (rev. ed.) (pp. 343-365). Washington, DC: Child Welfare League of America Press.

Garland, D., & Gusukuma I. (2006). The changing role of religiously-affiliated child and family service agencies. Center for Family and Community Ministries. School of Social Work, Baylor University.

Yu, M., & Gusukuma, I. (2001). Working with Asian immigrants and refugees: A social work curriculum and practice model. Journal of International and Comparative Social Welfare, 17(2), 113-117.

Gusukuma, I., & McRoy, R. (2000). “What works in intercountry adoptions.” In M. P. Kluger, G. Alexander, & P. A. Curtis (Eds.) What works in child welfare (pp. 251-263). Washington, DC: CWLA Press.

McRoy, R., & Gusukuma, I. (1999). Characteristics of the sample. In R. McRoy, Special needs adoptions: Practice Issues (pp. 27-59). New York: Garland Publishing, Inc.

McRoy, R., & Gusukuma, I. (1999). Intact, disrupted, and dissolved adoptions: A comparison. In R. McRoy, Special needs adoptions: Practice Issues (pp. 61-68). New York: Garland Publishing, Inc.

McRoy, R., Gusukuma, I., & Onken, S. (1999). Foster parent adoptions. In R. McRoy, Special needs adoptions: Practice Issues (pp.81-94). New York: Garland Publishing, Inc.

McRoy, R., & Gusukuma, I. (1999). Transracial adoptions. In R. McRoy, Special needs adoptions: Practice Issues (pp. 119-124). New York: Garland Publishing, Inc.

Gusukuma, I.V., & McRoy, R.G. (1998). Asian Americans: A curriculum for cultural diversity training.

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Austin, TX: Texas Department of Health.McRoy, R. G., & Gusukuma, I.V. (1996). Study of Post Adoption Services: Final report to The Gladney

Center, Fort Worth, Texas. Austin, TX: Center for Social Work Research.Cain, C.E., Gusukuma, I., Maldonado, M., Martella, G., McRoy, R., Sanchez-Stanahan, L., & Thomas, D.

(1994, October 25). Cultural competence assessment: Texas Center for Infectious Disease, San Antonio, Texas. Unpublished Report prepared by Cultural Competency Assessment Team, The National MCH Resource Center on Cultural Competency, Texas Department of Health, Austin, Texas.

Gusukuma, I. V. (1992). Ask the experts. OURS: The magazine of adoptive families, 25(5), 13.McRoy, R. G., & Gusukuma, I. V. (1991). Significance of ethnic and racial identity in inter-country

adoption within the United States. Adoption and Fostering, 15(4), 53-60.

UNPUBLISHED REPORTS AND MANUSCRIPTS

Gusukuma, I. V. (2005). A program evaluation of the Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS) community-based social work program: Final Report.

Gusukuma, I. V. (2009). A follow-up report on the evaluation of the Child and Family Program of Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services.

Gusukuma, I. (2010). Safety Guidelines for social work practice: Risk assessment, risk management, and safety precautions (rev.).

CONFERENCES AND PAPERSIntimacy in Close Relationships of Women Who Placed Children for Adoption 5-10 Years Earlier,”

International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships, Oxford, England, July 15-20, 1990. (Co-authored paper: Dr. H.D. Grotevant, Dr. R.G. McRoy, L. Loera, I. Gusukuma, K. Melton, and D. Davis).

“Whistle Blowers: Changing Organizations from Within,” Southwestern Social Science Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 19, 1993.

“Street Voices: Homeless Women and Their Relationships,” Southwestern Social Science Association, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 20, 1993.

“The Development of Cultural Competence: An Evaluation of a Course in Cultural Diversity,” Southwestern Social Science Association, San Antonio, TX, March 31, 1994.

“Journey Into the Past: Understanding Asian Americans,” Sixth Annual Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Conference, Austin, TX, October 13, 1995.

“Assessing the Cultural Competence of Your Agency” Texas State National Association of Social Workers Conference, Austin, TX, November 7, 1995.

“How to Evaluate an Agency’s Cultural Competency,” Texas Council on Family Violence Annual Conference, Corpus Christi, TX, October 3, 1996.

“Assessing the Cultural Competence of Your Agency” NASW/TX, Annual Conference, Houston, TX, November 7, 1996.

“Assessing the Cultural Competence of Your Agency” NASW Annual Meeting, Cleveland, OH, November 14, 1996.

“Teaching Oppression as a Unifying Theme in a Cultural Diversity Curriculum,” Faculty Development Institute, Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Chicago, IL, March 6, 1997.

“Asian Americans,” Adult Protective Services Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, November 6, 1997.“Intercountry Adoptions: Past Hopes, Present Dreams and Future Promises,” Paper Presentation, Council

on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 6, 1998.

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“From Policy to Practice: The Adoption of Chinese Children by U.S. Families,” Paper Presentation, Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 6, 1998.

"From Policy to Practice: U.S. Families Adopting Children from Overseas," Paper Presentation, National Association of Social Workers/Texas Twenty-Second Annual State Conference, Austin, TX, November 13, 1998.

"Teaching and Integrating Content on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders," Curriculum Workshop, Council on Social Work Education, 45th Annual Program Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 13, 1999.

"Working with Asian Immigrants and Refugees: A Social Work Curriculum and Practice Model," Social Work and Diversity Conference, Charleston, SC, November 9, 1999.

"A Critical Thinking Model for Teaching Content on Asian Americans" Co-Presenter, Curriculum Workshop, Council on Social Work Education, 46th Annual Program Meeting, New York, February 28, 2000.

“Designing, Developing and Delivering a Conference Abstract Proposal” Workshop Presentation, NASW/TX Twenty-fourth Annual State Conference, Ft. Worth, TX, November 2, 2000.

“Critical Thinking Skills for Social Work Practice” Co-Presenter, Workshop Presentation, NASW/TX Twenty-fourth Annual State Conference, Ft. Worth, TX, November 3, 2000.

“Critical Thinking Skills for Helping Professionals” Workshop, Head Start Program, San Marcos, TX, August 15, 2001.

“A Dialogue Between Social Work Practitioners and Educators” Workshop Presentation and Moderator, NASW/TX Annual Conference, Austin, TX, October 12, 2001.

“Peer and Professional Review of Grievances: Adjudication or Mediation” Workshop Presentation, NASW/TX Annual Conference, Austin, TX, October 13, 2001

“Asian and Pacific Islanders through 2010: Demographic, Social, and Political Realities” Presenter and Panelist, Council on Social Education -Annual Program Meeting, February 25, 2002, Nashville, TN.

“Skills and Tools for Directors of Small Undergraduate Programs,” Curriculum Workshop, Council on Social Education -Annual Program Meeting, February 26, 2002, Nashville, TN.

“Creating Harmonies: Intergenerational Service Models for Asian Americans” Co-Presenter, Paper Presentation, Council on Social Education -Annual Program Meeting, February 26, 2002, Nashville, TN.

“Teaching and Integrating Content on Asian American and Pacific Islanders: An Educational Challenge in the 21st Century” Paper Presentation, Southwestern Social Science Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, March 27, 2002.

“From an Idea to an Abstract: Developing and Submitting Conference Abstract Proposals,” Workshop Presentation, National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter 26th Annual Conference, Houston, TX, November 8, 2002.

“Adjudication and Mediation: What Do They Have to Do with Practice?” Workshop Presentation, National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter 26th Annual Conference, Houston, TX, November 9, 2002.

“Risk and Resilience: Children and Disrupted Families” Workshop Presentation, NACSW, Texas Chapter, January 18, 2003.

“Models of Faith-Based Residential Group Home Agencies,” Child Welfare League of America, Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., March 5-7, 2003.

“NASW’s Standards for Cultural Competence: Implications and Applications for Social Work Practice,” Co-Presenter, Workshop Presentation, NASW/TX 27th Annual State Conference, Arlington, TX, October 23, 2003.

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“Sovereignty and Health of Indigenous Peoples: Implications for Social Work Education,” Curriculum Workshop, Co-Presenter Council on Social Work Education Annual Program, Anaheim, CA, February 27-March 1, 2004.

“NASW’s Standards for Cultural Competence: Implications and Applications for Social Work Education,” Co-Presenter, Curriculum Workshop, Council on Social Work Education Annual Program, Anaheim, CA, February 27-March 1, 2004.

“From Paper to Digits: Developing and Using an Electronic Portfolio,” Co-Presenter, Electronic Poster, Council on Social Work Education Annual Program, Anaheim, CA, February 27-March 1, 2004. (Co-presented Tracey Kelley, Baylor MSW Student)

“Supporting Partners and Family Members of Male Sex Offenders: A Psychoeducational Group Work Approach,” Workshop Presentation, NASW/TX 28th Annual State Conference, Austin, TX, October 22, 2004.

“Writing and Submitting a Conference Workshop Proposal,” Workshop Presentation, NASW/TX 28th Annual State Conference, Austin, TX, October 23, 2004.

“Stressed Out! A Workshop for Faculty in Small Programs” Co-Presenter, Workshop Presentation, 22nd Annual Baccalaureate Social Work Education Conference, Detroit, MI, November 3-7, 2004.

“Help-seeking behaviors among immigrant Mexican women: Perspectives regarding counseling and parent education” Poster session presented by Palacios, E. D., Gusukuma, I. V., & Harrison, F. E. at the National Latino Psychological Association (NLPA), Scottsdale, AZ, November 20, 2004.

“Asian Pacific Island Cultural Supports: Tools for Empowerment and Resilience,” Baylor University Scholar’s Day, February 4, 2005.

“Asian Pacific Island Cultural Supports: Tools to Empower and Meet New Challenges,” Paper Presentation, 2005 Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences, Honolulu, Hawaii, June16, 2005.

“Asian Pacific Island Cultural Supports: Tools for Empowerment and Resilience,” Paper Presentation, 18th Annual Asian Pacific Social Work Conference, Seoul, South Korea, September 22, 2005.

“The Changing Role of Religiously Affiliated Child and Family Serving Agencies,” Paper Presentation, 2005 Annual Meeting of the Religious Research Association, Rochester, New York, November 5, 2005. (Co-presented with Rebecca Havens & Cini Bretzlaff Baylor MSW Students.)

“Faith-based Organizations: A Resource for the Placement of Students in Field,” Paper Presentation, 23rd Annual Conference of the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, Austin, TX, November 6, 2005.

“Spirituality, Supervision, and Social Work Ethics.” Workshop Presentation, NASW/TX Annual Conference, Galveston, TX, November 12, 2005.

“Strengthening the Field Education Program: Field Instructor’s Self Assessment on Program Objectives” Oral Session Symposium, 2006 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Chicago, IL, February 17, 2006.

“Understanding Others – Understanding Self: A Workshop on Cultural Competence,” Workshop Presentation, 17th Annual Texas CASA Statewide Conference, Austin, TX, October 21, 2006.

“An Orientation for New Members and Others Interested in NASW,” Workshop Presentation, 30 th Annual NASW/TX Annual State Conference, Arlington, TX, October 26, 2006.

“Community-Based Social Work Practice: A Model of Advanced Generalist Social Work Practice,” Workshop Presentation, 30th Annual NASW/TX Annual State Conference, Arlington, TX, October 27, 2006.

“Pushing Boundaries: A Social Work Internship with Homeless Students” Paper Presentation, Southwestern Social Science Association Annual Conference, Albuquerque, NM, March 15, 2007. (Co-presented with Carrie Green, UMHB Student.)

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“Homeless Children in Schools: Identifying Needs, Providing Services, and Evaluating Practice” Workshop Presentation, 31st Annual NASW/TX Annual State Conference, San Antonio, TX, October 18, 2007.

“Future of the Profession” Panel Member, 31st Annual NASW/TX Annual State Conference, San Antonio, TX, October 18, 2007.

“Safety for Staff Members and Volunteers” Workshop, Meals on Wheels Alliance of Texas Annual Meeting, Waco, TX, March 10, 2008.

“Death Education: Teaching About Death and Dying, Loss and Mourning” Paper Presentation, Southwestern Social Science Association Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, March 14, 2008. (Co-presented with Katie Krob, UMHB Student.)

“Solutions for Homeless Liaisons Who are Pulling Their Hair Out!” Association of Compensatory Educators in Texas Annual Conference, Austin, TX, May 5, 2008. (Co-presented with Barbara Agee & Noemi Beruman, Belton Independent School District.)

“Incorporating Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) into Death Education” Paper Presentation, Southwest Council for Latin American Studies, 42nd Annual Conference, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, March 13, 2009.

“Risk Assessment, Risk Management and Safety Training for Social Work Programs,” Workshop Presentation, 26th Annual Conference of the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, Phoenix, AZ, March 19, 2009.

“NASW Resources and Tools for Teaching Policy and Practice,” Roundtable Presentation. 26th Annual Conference of the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, Phoenix, AZ, March 21, 2009. (Co-presented with Christen Argueta, Baylor MSW Student).

“NASW Resources and Tools for Teaching Policy and Practice.” Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, San Antonio, TX, November 9, 2009. (Co-Presented with Vicki Hansen & Christen Argueta, Baylor University MSW Student).

“Teaching Undergraduate Social Work Students about Death and Dying” Paper Presentation, The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, March 18, 2010.

“Risk Assessment, Risk Management and Safety for Social Work Practice” Workshop Presentation, NASW/TX Annual Conference, Houston, TX, October 8, 2010.

“Cultural Resources for Resilience and Empowering Asian and Pacific Islanders” Paper Presentation, Southwestern Social Work Association (Affiliate of the Southwestern Social Science Association) Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV, March 17, 2011.

“End of Life Issues, Ethics, and Social Work Practice” Workshop Presentation, NASW/TX Annual Conference, Dallas, TX, October 10, 2011. (Co-presented with Dr. Helen Harris)

“Religion and Resilience Among Asian and Pacific Islanders” Paper Presentation, North American Association of Christian Social Workers, Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, October 22, 2011.

“Life Transitions, Culture, and Ethics.” Workshop Presentation. Dyer Ethics Workshop. Waco, TX. November 1, 2011. (Co-presented with Dr. Helen Harris)

“Student and Faculty Perspectives on a Distance Field Instruction Experience: First Steps” Paper Presentation, Annual Conference of the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, Portland, OR, March 17, 2012. (Co-presented with Tracie Byrd, UMHB Student.)

“Cultural Assets, Resilience and Social Work Practice with Asian and Pacific Islanders.” Workshop Presentation. Annual Conference of the National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter, Houston, TX. September 8, 2012.

“The University Professorship – The Professor and Scholarship,” Doctoral Seminar Presentation, UMHB EdD Program, February 23, 2013

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“Mental Health Indigent Defense Field Internship: A Model Project” Paper Presentation. The Association of Baccalaureate Program Directors, Annual Conference, Myrtle Beach, SC, March 9, 2013. (Co-presenting with Wendy Bettencourt, UMHB Student.)

“Mental Health Indigent Defense Program: A Validation of Social Work Services. Workshop Presentation. Annual Conference of the National Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter, Austin, TX. August 31, 2013. (Co-presented with Isaac Akapnitis, Sarah Blackmon, Barbara Chenoweth, & Holly Roberts)

“Resilience, Cultural Assets and Social Work Practice with Asian and Pacific Islanders,” Paper Presentation. The International Global Symposium on Social Sciences, Okinawa, Japan, November 22, 2013.

TRAINING CONDUCTED FOR AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS (Chronological Order from 1994)“Study of Adoption Dissolutions in Texas,” A Seminar on Post Adoption Evolution/Revolution, San Antonio, TX, October 14, 1994.“Working with Culturally Diverse Families and Developing Cultural Competence,” Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, “Family Preservation Story: Strategies for Practitioners,”: Austin, TX, November 7-9, 1994.“Adoption Disruptions and Dissolutions in Texas: Implications for Adoption Preparation,” Child Protective Services Training Institute, Faculty Workshop, El Paso, TX, May 8, 1995.“Adoption Disruptions and Dissolutions in Texas: Implications for Adoption Preparation,” Child Protective Services Training Institute, Faculty Workshop, Tyler, TX, May 11, 1995.“Adoption Disruptions and Dissolutions in Texas: Implications for Adoption Preparation,” Child Protective Services Training Institute, Faculty Workshop, Austin, TX, May 18, 1995.“Assessing the Cultural Competence of Your Agency” Field Instructor’s Workshop, School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, January 26, 1996.“Assessing the Cultural Competence of Your Agency” Texas Families: Today and Tomorrow, Annual Training Conference, Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, Austin, TX, May 30, 1996.“Asian Americans,” Cultural Diversity Training for the Texas Department of Health in conjunction with The Diversity Institute, School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, July 24 - 25, 1997.“Social and Demographic Issues in Brown County,” Brownwood Leadership 1997, Brownwood Chamber of Commerce, Howard Payne University, Brownwood, Texas, December 2, 1997.“Culture and Social Ministries,” Good Samaritan Ministries Volunteer Training, Brownwood, TX, January 9, 1998.“Designing and Delivering a Conference Abstract Proposal” Faculty In-service Seminar, Howard Payne University, Brownwood, TX, February 5, 2002.“Presentation to Publication, Part I” Faculty Research Forum, Tarleton State University - Central Texas, Killeen, TX, November 25, 2002.“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children, In-service Training Session, Waco, TX, April 10, 2003.“Diversity and Cultural Competence, CASA Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, June 3, 2003.“Diversity and Cultural Competence, CASA Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, October 6, 2003.

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“Community Needs Survey and Interviews for End-of-Life Care” Presentation, Community Conversation about End-of-Life Care” sponsored by the Heart of Texas Partnership for End-of-Life Care, Waco, Texas, October 19, 2004.“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” Head Start EOAC Program, Waco, TX, December 21, 2004.“Diversity and Cultural Competence, CASA Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, January 27, 2005.“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” CASA Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, February 1, 2006.“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” CASA Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, May 18, 2006.“Cultural Resources: Tools for the Development of Resilience and Strengths” Training Session for EOAC Head Start and Early Head Start Programs, Waco, TX, July 26, 2006.“Exploring Cultural Resources Contributing to the Development of Resilience and Strengths” Workshop Presentation, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, July 31, 2006.“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” CASA Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, June 7, 2007.“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” CASA Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, September 13, 2007.“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” CASA Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, January 24, 2008.“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” CASA Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, March 31, 2008.“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” CASA Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, June 2, 2008.“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” CASA Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, July 28, 2008.“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” CASA Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, September 28, 2009.“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” CASA and Hotline Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, January 28, 2010.“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” Hotline Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, April 22, 2010.“Strengths-Based Leadership: What Are Leaders Made Of?” Staff Training, Methodist Children’s Home, Waco, TX, September 8, 2010.“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” Hotline Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, September 14, 2010.“Cross Cultural Communication and Ethics: Working with Clients, Colleagues and the Community” Staff Training for Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc., November 12, 2010.“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” CASA Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, January 25, 2011.“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” Hotline Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, February 23, 2011.“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” Hotline Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, May 3, 2011.“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” CASA Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, June 14, 2011.

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“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” CASA Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, September 27, 2011.“Life Transitions, Culture and Ethics,” Dyer Ethics Workshop, Baylor School of Social Work, Waco, TX, November 1, 2011. (Co-presenter – Dr. Helen Harris)“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” CASA Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, February 18, 2012.“Life Endings and Ethics” Workshop Presentation. Fort Hood, TX, March 29, 2012. Co-presented with Helen Harris.“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” CASA Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, July 21, 2012.

“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” CASA Volunteer Training, CASA Heart of Texas, Waco, TX, January 29, 2013.

“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” CASA Volunteer Training, Baylor Law School, Waco, TX, September 17, 2013.

“Diversity and Cultural Competence,” Hotline Volunteer Training, The Advocacy Center, Waco, TX, April 22, 2013.

ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING COMPLETEDLiving with Grief: Ethical Dilemmas at the End of Life. Hospice Foundation of America, April 20, 2005.National Incident Management System (NIMS): An Introduction (IS-00700.a). Emergency Management

Institute. Federal Emergency Management Administration, January 29, 2009.Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS 100) (IS-00100.a). Emergency Management Institute.

Federal Emergency Management Administration, January 29, 2009.Dynamics of Family Violence Training for Court-ordered Adoption & Custody Work. National

Association of Social Workers, Texas Chapter, October 15-17, 2009Stress Management in Times of Community Crisis. Baylor University School of Social Work, January 20-

21, 2011.GRANTS

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Faculty Development Grant, $2,592.00 to conduct a study, “Stability and Support for Students Who Are Homeless: A Study of the Homeless Student Program of the Belton Independent School District” for the 2006-2007 Academic Year.

Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS), Texas, $3,000 Grant for “Community and Family Social Work Services: Client Satisfaction Survey,” 2009.

Texas Veterans Commission, 2010 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance, $160,000 for “Operation Urgent Care.” Submitted on behalf of the Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation. Awarded May 25, 2010.

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, 2010 Summer Research Grant, $10,000 to conduct a study, “Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Supports: Resilience and Protective Factors.” Awarded May 2010.

American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, 2011 Grant, $40,000 for “My Parent is Deploying” a brochure for school teachers, counselors, and administrators that will include information and resources to support a child who has a parent that is deploying. Submitted on behalf of the Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation. Awarded, October 11, 2011.

Texas Veterans Commission, 2011 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance, $270,000 request to assist Texas National Guard veteran’s with emergency financial assistance. Submitted on behalf of the Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation. Unfunded.

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Texas Veterans Commission, 2011 Housing Assistance Grant, $137,000 request to provide emergency housing assistance to Texas National Guard veteran’s. Submitted on behalf of the Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation. Unfunded.

HONORS AND AWARDSCounty of Bell, Certificate of Appreciation, March 26, 2013UMHB nominee for the Piper Teaching Professor, 2013Bell County Commissioners Court Proclamation Recognizing Dr. Isaac Gusukuma, October 9, 2012Social Worker of the Year, Texas, NASW/TX, 2002Social Worker of the Year, Abilene Unit, NASW/TX, 2002Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, 1998, 2000, 2002Fahs-Beck Fund for Research and Experimentation Recipient, 1996Professional Development Award, 1993The National Dean's List, 1988National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, 1987Outstanding Young Men of America, 1982

Military Awards and DecorationsLegion of MeritMeritorious Service Medal with four Oak Leaf ClustersArmy Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf ClustersArmy Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf ClustersNational Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service StarArmed Forces Reserve Component Achievement Medal with four Oak Leaf ClustersHumanitarian Service MedalArmed Forces Reserve Medal with Hour GlassArmy Service RibbonReserve Component Overseas Training RibbonTexas Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal (TX)Texas Outstanding Service Medal (TX)Texas Medal of Merit (TX)Adjutant General’s Individual Award (TX)Texas Faithful Service Medal (TX)

SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR AND THE SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM

Member, Student Development Committee, UMHB Faculty Assembly, 2011 - PresentMember, Search Committee for College of Education, 2011-PresentMember, Search Committee for Director of the Graduate Counseling & Psychology Program, 2010-2012Member, UMHB Institutional Review Board 2010-2013Chair, Student Scholar’s Day and Research Symposium Committee, College of SciencesParliamentarian for the Faculty AssemblyCru Weekend, Represented the Department and Social Work Program.Member, Professional Growth and Recognition Committee, Faculty AssemblyChair, Search Committee, Department of Social Work, Sociology, and Criminal Justice

SERVICE TO THE SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION AND COMMUNITYSession Chair, The Global Symposium on Social Sciences, Okinawa, Japan, November 22, 2013.Manuscript Reviewer for the journal, Adoption Quarterly, 2012, 2013

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Member, Missions Committee, First Baptist Church, Waco, Texas, 2013 – Present Member, Regional Aging Advisory Council, Area Agency on Aging of Central TX, 2012 – Present Member, Board of Directors, Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation, 2010 – Present Member, State of Texas Alzheimer’s Infrastructure Planning Committee, 2009 – Present Member, Psychosocial Intervention Team, Medical Reserve Corps of Central Texas, 2009 – Present Reviewer, Abstract Proposals for the NASW/TX Annual Conference, 2009, 2012Reviewer, Abstract Proposals for the NACSW Annual Conference, 2009, 2012Military Liaison, Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), US Department of Defense

(DOD), 2008 – Present Adjunct Instructor, Baylor University School of Social Work, Field Instructor, 2007 – 2008, 2012-

PresentMember, Steering Committee, Waco Branch, NASW/TX, 2008 – Present Member, Board of Directors, Communities in Schools – Heart of Texas (CIS-HOT), 2011 – 2012Chair, Communities in Schools – Heart of Texas (CIS-HOT) Board, Waco, Texas, 2007 – 2011 Member, Texas Association of Social Work Deans and Directors, 2008 – Present Chair, Texas Field Educators Consortium, T-FEC, 2006 – 2008 Member, Waco Leadership Forum, Cooper Foundation, Waco, Texas, 2006 – 2010Member, Advisory Board, Central Texas Aging and Disabilities Resource Center (ADRC), 2007 –

Present Member, Steering Committee, Central Texas Service Delivery System, Belton/Temple, 2006 – 2008 Member, Strategic Planning Committee (3-5 Year Planning), NASW/TX Chapter, 2006 – 2009Member, Reorganization Committee, NASW/TX Chapter 2006 – 2009 Member, Fiscal Reorganization Subcommittee, NASW/TX Chapter 2006 – 2009 Member, Missions Committee, First Baptist Church, Waco, Texas, 2006 – 2008Member, Editorial Board, Social Work & Christianity: Journal of the North American Association

of Christians in Social Work, 2005 – PresentGuest Editor, Journal of Social Work Education, CSWE, 2005Chair, Waco Branch, NASW/TX, 2004 - 2006Member, Board of Directors for NASW/TX, 2004 - 2006Chair, Multicultural Committee, First Baptist Church, Waco, Texas, 2004 – 2005Member, Committee on Ethics, NASW/TX Chapter, 2001 - 2009Mentor, Baccalaureate Program Directors (BPD) Mentor-Mentee Program, 2003-2007Member, First Baptist Church, Waco, Texas, 2002-PresentSunday School Teacher, Single Adults, First Baptist Church, Waco, Texas, 2005-PresentMember, Education Committee, First Baptist Church, Waco, Texas, 2007-2009Member, Commission on Social Work Practice, CSWE, 2000-2003Member, Board of Consulting Editors, CSWE Journal of Social Work Education, 2000-2003Reviewer, Manuscript for CSWE Publications and Media Commission, 1999Unit Chair -Abilene Unit, NASW/TX, 1999-2001Member, NASW/TX Board of Directors, 1999-2001Reviewer, Paper Proposals, Association of Bachelor Program Director’s Conference, 1998Member, Family Services Center Training Coalition, Brownwood, TX 1997-1999Consultant, Noah Project, Shelter for Battered Women, Brownwood, TX, 1997-1998Consultant, Grant Reviewer, Heart of Texas Girl Scout Council, 1997

ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPSAcademy of Certified Social WorkersAsian Pacific Islander Social Work Educators AssociationAssociation of Baccalaureate Social Work Program DirectorsAssociation of the United States ArmyCouncil on Social Work Education

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International Federation of Social WorkersMilitary Officers Association of AmericaNational Association of Social WorkersNational Guard Association of TexasNational Guard Association of the United StatesNational Honor Society of Phi Kappa PhiNorth American Association of Christians in Social WorkSouthwestern Social Science Association