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Mary Jo Garcia Biggs, Ph.D. LCSW

License # 25222 [email protected]

TEXAS STATE VITA

I. ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND A. Name: Mary Jo Garcia Biggs Title: Chair, Occupational, Workforce, and

Leadership Studies; Professor School of Social Work

B. Educational Background

Degree Year University Major Thesis/Dissertation

Ph.D. 12/2001 Texas A&M, College Station, TX

Educational Human Resources Development

Dissertation- Adult Protective Services Worker Stress: An Empirical Investigation

MSW 5/1997 Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio, TX

Social Work Thesis- Recidivism Rates of Adult Protective Services Self-Neglect Cases

BSW 8/1994 Texas State University, San Marcos, TX (formally SWT)

Social Work

C. University Experience

Position

University Dates

Chair, Department of Occupational, Workforce, and Leadership Studies

Texas State University-San Marcos, TX

August 2016- Present

Full Professor


September 2016- Present

Interim Chair, Department of Occupational, Workforce, and Leadership Studies


August 2015- July 2016

Associate Professor (Tenured September 1, 2010)


September 2010- August 2016

mailto:[email protected]


MSW Program Coordinator (traditional and online program)


August 2011-June 2013

MSW Online Coordinator


July 2007-June 2013

Assistant Professor Texas State University-San Marcos, TX

September 2004-2010

Adjunct Professor Texas State University- San Marcos, TX

August 2003-May 2004

Adjunct Professor Alamo Community College District, Palo Alto Community College, San Antonio, TX

January 2002-June 2002

D. Relevant Professional Experience

Position

Entity Dates

Independent Consultant Consulting Services, Inc., San Antonio, TX

June 2002-September 2004

Social Services Program Consultant, Legal Specialist, Guardianship Specialist, APS Specialist

Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services- Adult Protective Services, San Antonio, TX

May 1994-June 2003

Residential Specialist Lead Bexar County MHMR, Center for Health Care Services, Boys Ranch, La Vernia, TX

May 1990-October 1992

E. Other Professional Credentials

Licensed by Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners as Licensed Clinical Social

Worker (LCSW) #25222, 2002 to present - Renews June 30, 2017

Certified Basic Crisis Negotiator, San Antonio Police Department (Texas)

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, #11063114

Diplomat of the Board-Clinical Forensic Counselor, American College of Certified

Forensic Counselors (inactive)

Clinically Certified Domestic Violence Counselor, American Academy of Certified

Forensic Counselors (inactive)

II. TEACHING

A. Teaching Honors and Awards

New Leadership Academy (NLA) Fellow, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor February

2016-February 2017


American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education’s (AAHHE) 2011 Distance

Learning in Higher Education Award. Award is given to a Latino or Latina who has

advanced distance learning in higher education via online instruction, research or the

development of distance learning processes that impact Latino students in higher

education. March 5, 2011.

Most Valuable Advisor: In recognition of dedication, time and guidance offered to the

membership of Latinas Unidas; Latinas Unidas is a University Support Group dedicated

to empowering membership through identification with indigenous ancestral roots and

participation in cultural awareness activities and events. The organization encourages

and supports member’s educational goals, aspirations and holistic educational

experiences as college students by providing a sisterhood of friendship. There is an

emphasis on spiritual and emotional support by creating solidarity through an

exploration and awareness of pertinent issues impacting the lives of Latinas as well as

functioning as activists and advocates in the struggle for social justice. March 2009.

Texas Network of Youth Services’ Steve Wicke 2008 Award for Innovation and

Program Development Certificate of Appreciation for my collaboration with the

Community Teen Court Project. The Community Teen Court Project started as a

student project in the foundation field 5411 course; August 2008.

Texas State University Distinguished Educators Award- Foundations of Excellence,

Student Foundation, April 2005.

Program for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award along with $1000.00 in

travel funds supporting excellence in teaching and learning, October 2004-May 2005

B. Courses Taught (included a few examples in box)

AT TEXAS STATE: SOWK 3305: Human Behavior in the Social Environment I -BSW

SOWK 3312: Alcohol and Chemical Dependency -Undergraduate


SOWK 3332: Helping Troops Transition Back to their Families and

Communities: The Invisible Wounds of War -Undergraduate

SOWK 3425: Practice II -BSW

SOWK 4355: Policy Practice -Undergraduate

SOWK 4360: Directed Studies - Social Work- Play Therapy

SOWK 4360: Directed Studies in Social Work- Policy Practice-MSW

SOWK 5310: Social Welfare Policy and Services -Graduate

SOWK 5310: Social Welfare Policy and Services-Distance

SOWK 5311: Human Behavior in the Social Environment I-Hybrid

SOWK 5312: Alcohol and Chemical Dependency -Graduate

SOWK 5314: Foundation Social Work Practice II-MSW

SOWK 5317: Social Work Research-Hybrid

SOWK 5318: Human Behavior in the Social Environment II-MSW

SOWK 5319: Diagnostic Assessment-Distance

SOWK 5320: Advanced Administrative Leadership Practice I-MSW

SOWK 5320: Advanced Administrative Leadership Practice I-Distance

SOWK 5322: Advanced Social Policy & Social Justice -Distance

SOWK 5322: Advanced Social Policy & Social Justice -Graduate

SOWK 5329: Advanced Human Behavior & the Social Environment:

Organizational Development-MSW

SOWK 5332: Helping Troops Transition Back to their Families and

Communities: The Invisible Wounds of War-Graduate

SOWK 5339: Spirituality and Social Work Practice-Distance

SOWK 5410: Foundation Field Practicum I -MSW

SOWK 5411: Foundation Field Practicum II -MSW

AT ALAMO COMMUNITY Various specialized courses for Law Enforcement-Critical Incident

COLLEGE District: Debriefing, Stress Management, Anger Management, Supervision

C. Graduate Thesis


Committee member for Olayinka Ajagun, Graduate Student of International Studies at

Texas State University. October 26, 2015.

Committee member for Tina Loya Villarreal, Master of Arts, Department of Sociology,

Texas State University, Social Capital and the Road to Higher Education for the

Hispanic Student, 2011-2012, (Completed 2012).

https://digital.library.txstate.edu/handle/10877/4182

Committee member for Amber Titus-Love, Master of Arts, Department of Sociology,

Texas State University, A Qualitative Study of Older Women and Community

Participation over the Life Course, (Completed 2009).

D. Courses Prepared and Curriculum Development

SOWK 5310: Social Welfare Policy and Services- Distance Delivery

SOWK 5322: Advanced Social Policy & Social Justice – Distance Delivery

All graduate social work courses, curriculum infusion of gerontological content

Some undergraduate social work courses, curriculum infusion of gerontological content.

Module- Domestic sex trafficking: Treatment needs and red flags Summer 2015

Module- Bullying: Youth with disabilities or other special health needs Summer 2015

Module- ALERRT Texas State University-active shooter Spring 2015

Infused military and veteran content into SOWK 5322 and SOWK 5314

SOWK 4360: Directed Studies - Social Work- Play Therapy- together with one of our

MSW students, I created and supervised a directed study play therapy course, in which

the student conducted qualitative research with certified play therapists and completed

a play therapy practicum, and presented her findings to MSW students, She used the

experience as a foundation to write a book on youth empowerment..

SOWK 4360: Directed Studies in Social Work- Policy Practice-MSW- together with one

of our MSW students, I created and supervised a directed study specialized to gain a

richer experience of the campus based policy course. Student worked with legislative

officials, coordinated and assisted in the annual student day at the legislature,

presented various policy proposals to legislative officials.

https://digital.library.txstate.edu/handle/10877/4182


Chair Online Education Leadership Committee- oversee design and execution of online

offerings; develop policies pertinent to online education; distance program student

applications; enrollment, retention and gate-keeping. (July 2007-June 2013)

Chair of MSW Leadership Committee (August 2011-June 2013)

Member of BSW and MSW Oversight Committee that reviews curriculum issues.

E. Funded External Teaching Grants and Contracts

Curriculum Development Institute-GeroEd Project, John A. Harford Foundation-

Council on Social Work Education, National Center for Gerontological Social Work

Education, to train core group of faculty to infuse Gerontological content in the

curriculum. (Mary Jo Garcia Biggs, Karen Knox, Sally Hill–Jones), June 2005-June

2008, $6,000

F. Submitted, but not Funded, External Teaching Grants and Contracts: N/A

G. Funded Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts

Texas State University-San Marcos Teaching with Technology Integration Workshop

(to enhance student learning and teaching effectiveness through instructional problem

solving, instructional design, and technology integration planning). August 1-12, 2005

H. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Teaching Grants and Contracts N/A

I. Other:

Interim Chair of the Department of Occupational, Workforce, and Leadership

Studies. August 2015 – July 2016. Current duties include Academic Program Review

(submission of report, contacting site visitors and coordinating and hosting site visit for

external reviewers). Improve program enrollment numbers. Assist in the

implementation of the Prior Learning Assessment “course” including working closely

with extension services in the prior to implementation phase. Mentoring faculty in grant

writing/research endeavors, working with budget, schedules, and hiring of faculty.


Coordinator of the MSW Program (Traditional and Online program) August 2011 to

June 2013. Duties Include: responsible for coordinating activities of the MSW on-

campus and online program; Customary faculty duties such as teaching, research, and

service and includes participation in departmental, university, community, and

professional committees and related activities; Provide leadership for distance

education initiatives by supporting faculty who teach at a distance, assist faculty in

course delivery and instructional design; and work collaboratively with the Instructional

Technology Department, the School, College, and University; Chair the MSW

Leadership Committee and support the other committees as requested. Oversee

graduate recruitment activities, admissions, student support; participate in graduation

and hooding ceremonies; Oversee MSW curriculum changes and work closely with

university to maintain compliance with Board of Regents standards; Work closely with

Graduate College in software of Banner, Cognos, and Degree Works. Ensure

compliance with CSWE accreditation standards. Manage budget, plan development of

distance courses, recruit and seek new faculty to support growth of School.

Coordinator of the MSW Distance Education Program Duties include: provide

leadership for distance education initiatives by supporting faculty who teach at a

distance, assist faculty in course delivery and instructional design; and work

collaboratively with the Instructional Technology Department, the School, College, and

University. Submitted documentation for Rural Distance Education site visit, met with

site visitor to discuss the program, the details of its implementation, sustainability, and

highlights; Provided consultation to several universities planning or starting an online

social work program by providing support in person, over the phone, and scheduled site

visits. Presented best practices of an online social work program. July 2007- 2013.

Selected Accomplishments:

Texas State Online MSW Program consistently in top national rankings by The

Best Colleges


Interviewed and quoted in Social Work Today, July/August 2011, A Decade of

Social Work Today- 10 trends that transformed social work, “Web-Based Social

Work Education.”

The Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and

Human Services recognized the MSW online program in the Child Welfare

Information Gateway, Children’s Bureau Express, “Online Degree Program

Helps Rural Social Workers,” September 2008.

Senator Judith Zaffirini recognized the Rural Distance Education Program at

the Summer Commencement, August 2008.

Under the direction of Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Debbie

Thorne, Texas State engaged in a self-study of online courses and programs

of the University. The self-study, the Sloan-C Quality Scorecard for the

Administration of Online Programs, measured quality of online courses and

programs, and helped to support program improvement and strategic planning.

The Quality Scorecard may also be used to demonstrate to the Southern

Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Texas State’s accrediting body, the

elements of quality within our online courses and programs. Each component of

the study was divided into several categories. I collected data regarding the

quality of faculty support for online teaching then summarized the findings on

several reports according to the specific area researched. November 2012.

Texas State University website recognized the School of Social Work on-line

program; “School of Social Work Graduates first on-line Masters

Candidates” (Other graduating classes were hybrid), August 2008.

Interviewed and quoted in Campus Technology Magazine; featured in an

article that included my quotes about the technology and the University, Motivate!

June 2008.

Recognized several years in a row by the Dean of the Graduate College for

setting a University record for graduate enrollment growth attributed to the

online MSW program (beginning in Fall 2008).

III. SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE


A. Works in print

1. Books

a. Scholarly Monographs: N/A

b. Textbooks: N/A

c. Edited Books: N/A

d. Chapters in books

Garcia Biggs, M.J. (2013). La Llorona. In C. Tatum (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Latino

Culture: From Calaveras to Quinceaneras, Vol.1 (1136-1140). Santa Barbara, CA:

Greenwood. (Contributes to cultural awareness and cultural competency when

working with Latino/as)

Garcia Biggs, M.J. (2013). Latino/a Myths. In C. Tatum (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Latino

Culture: From Calaveras to Quinceaneras, Vol.2. (1131-1135). Santa Barbara, CA:

Greenwood. (Contributes to cultural awareness and cultural competency)

Garcia Biggs, M.J. (2013). Cucuy. In C. Tatum (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Latino

Culture, From Calaveras to Quinceaneras, Vol.1. (1087-1091). Santa Barbara, CA:


Garcia Biggs, M.J. (2013). El Chupacabras. In C. Tatum (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Latino

Culture: From Calaveras to Quinceaneras, Vol.1. (1074-1079). Santa Barbara, CA:


Garcia Biggs, M.J. (2012). Locura. In S. Loue & M. Sajatovic, (Eds.), Encyclopedia of

Immigrant Health (pp.1025-1026). New York: Springer. (Contributes to cultural

awareness and cultural competency)

Garcia Biggs, M. J. & Morales, S. A. (2011). School Social Workers. In C. Simpson &

J. P. Bakken (Eds.), Collaboration: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Educating

Students with Disabilities (pp. 235-249). Waco, TX: Prufrock.

Applewhite, S. R., Garcia Biggs, M. J. & Herrera, A. P. (2009). Health and mental


health perspectives on elderly Latinos in the United States. In F. Villarruel, G. Carlo,

J.M. Contreras Grau, M. Azmitia, N. Cabrera & T.J. Chahin (Eds.), Handbook of

U.S. Latino psychology: Development and community-based perspectives (pp. 235-

249). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2007). Adult protective services. In L. M. Grobman & D. B.

Bourassa (Eds.), Days in the lives of gerontological social workers (pp. 27-31).

Harrisburg, PA: White Hat Communications.

Knox, K. S., & Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2007). Community response models for battered

women: From crisis intervention to legal advocacy and court-based justice centers.

In A. Roberts (Ed.), Battered women and their families: Intervention strategies and

treatment programs (3rd ed., pp. 161-178). New York: Springer.

2. Articles

a. Refereed Journal Articles

Selber, K, Chavkin, N., Garcia Biggs, M.J., Shaffer, D., Hall, K., (2016) Engaging

the Next Generation of Veteran Services Providers in Professional Development

through an Elective Course. International Journal of Continuing Social Work

Education, 19(2).

Selber, K., Garcia Biggs, M. J., Chavkin, N., & Wright, M. C. (2015). Online Training

for Working with Student Veterans: A Social Work Elective Course. Online

Learning: Official Journal of the Online Learning Consortium, 19 (1)1-12.

http://onlinelearningconsortium.org/read/online-learning-journal/

Selber, K., Chavkin, N. & Garcia Biggs, M.J. (2015) Dual Mission: An Innovative Field

Model for Training Social Work Students for Work with Veterans. Journal of Social

Work Education. 51(S1) 59-75.

Garcia Biggs M. J & Knox, K.S. (2014). Lessons Learned from an Intergenerational

http://onlinelearningconsortium.org/read/online-learning-journal/


Volunteer Program: A Case Study of a Shared-Site Model. Journal of

Intergenerational Relationships, 12(1)1-15.

Martínez-Ramos, G., Garcia Biggs, M. J., & Lozano, Y. (2013). Quality of Life of

Latina Breast Cancer Survivors: From Silence to Empowerment. Advances in

Social Work: Special Issue on Latino/Latinas, 14(1): 1-21.

Deepak, A. & Garcia Biggs, M.J. (2011). Intimate Technology: A tool for teaching anti-

racism in social work education. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Social

Work, 20(1) 39-56.

Garcia Biggs, M.J., Simpson, C.G., Gaus, M. D. (2010). Using a team approach to

address bullying of students with Asperger’s Syndrome in activity-based settings.

Children & Schools. 32(3), 135-142.

Simpson, C., Gaus, M., Garcia Biggs, M. J., & Williams, J. (2010). Physical education

and implications for students with Asperger’s syndrome. Teaching Exceptional

Children. 42(6), 48-56.

Gaus, M., Simpson, C., & Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2009). Targeting obesity: A change in

focus. Southeastern Journal of Education, 2(1), 13-21.

Garcia Biggs, M. J., Simpson, C. & Gaus, M. D. (2009). A Case of Bullying: Bringing

together the disciplines. Children & Schools, 31(1), 39-42.

Yarbrough, D., Pogue, R., Jones, S., Biggs, M. J., & Garber, D. (2007). The second

storm: A narrative account of social work shelter experiences in the aftermath of

hurricane Katrina. Reflections, 13(3), 82-90.

Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2006). Comparison of student perceptions of classroom


instruction: Traditional, hybrid, and distance education. TOJDE (Turkish Online

Journal of Distance Education), 7(2), 46-51. Retrieved July 10, 2009, from

http://tojde.anadolu.edu.tr/

Garcia Biggs, M. J., Simpson, C., & Walker, S. L. (2006). Student perceptions of

learning environments. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 10(2), 182-186.

b. Non-refereed Articles

3. Conference Proceedings

a. Refereed Conference Proceedings

Knox, K., Garcia Biggs, M. J., & Jones S.H. (2010). Healthy aging: Social work and health

care professionals’ perspectives. Book of the Changing Health: Acting and Reacting,

Challenges for Social Work Theory and Practice, 6th International Conference on Social

Work in Health and Mental Health. University College Dublin, Ireland. 127-128.

Garcia Biggs, M.J., Noble, D. & Watkins, T. (2010). Building a bridge to overcome

geographical barriers to social work education. Book of the 2010 Joint World Conference

on Social Work and Social Development: The Agenda. Hong Kong, China. 546.

4. Abstracts

Garcia, M. J. (2001). Texas adult protective services community worker stress: An

empirical investigation. Dissertation Abstracts International, 62(11), 5372.

5. Reports:

Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2016) Report on the Community Youth Development Summit

(CYD) Teen Summit for the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services

Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2015) Report on the Community Youth Development Summit

(CYD) Teen Summit for the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services

http://tojde.anadolu.edu.tr/


Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2012). A report on the Sloan-C Quality Scorecard for the

Administration of Online Programs, for Texas State University: Technical Assistance.

Report for Texas State University, submitted on November 15, 2012.


Administration of Online Programs, for Texas State University: Training Assistance

for Teaching Online, Report for Texas State University, submitted November 15,

2012.


Administration of Online Programs, for Texas State University: Training on Fair Use

Plagiarism, Report for Texas State University, submitted on November 15, 2012.


Administration of Online Programs, for Texas State University: Professional

development related to online teaching and learning, Report for Texas State

University, submitted on November 15, 2012.


Administration of Online Programs, for Texas State University: Faculty engagement

and expectations around online teaching, Report for Texas State University,

submitted on November 15, 2012.


Administration of Online Programs, for Texas State University: Workshops on

emerging technologies, Report for Texas State University, submitted on November

15, 2012.



Administration of Online Programs, for Texas State University: Additional

Comments for the self-study. Report for Texas State University, submitted on

November 15, 2012.

Garcia Biggs, M.J. (Chair), Strand, E. B., Gaier, N. G, Gronberg, S. M., Fennell, L.A.,

Kimmel, J. R., Libby, A. (2012). Distance Learning Read-Across Committee Report,

Report for Texas State University, Office of the Provost and Vice President of

Academic Affairs, submitted on May 10, 2012 and presented to the President’s

Cabinet August 6, 2012.

Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2009). Latina Appreciation and Retention Project. Final Report for

the Office of Equity and Access, submitted on September 9, 2009.

Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2008). Training for effective child welfare practice in rural

communities. Report for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,

Administration of Children and Families, Children’s Bureau Discretionary Grants

Program, submitted on December 29, 2008.

Knox, K., Garcia Biggs, M. J., Elkins, T. D., & Quick, G. (2008). Evaluating outcomes

of an intergenerational program for adopt-a-nursing home. Report for the

Department of Aging and Disability Services, submitted on January 8, 2008.

Garcia Biggs, M. J., Hill-Jones, S., and Knox, K. (2008). Texas State University

Hartford Partnership Program for Aging Education (HPPAE) Final Report. Report for

John A. Hartford Foundation, New York Academy of Medicine

http://www.ccf.txstate.edu/Projects/PastProjects/hartford/contentParagraph/0/text_files/fi

le/HPPAE%20Final%20Report.pdf

Garcia Biggs, M. J., Hill-Jones, S., & Pogue, R. Biggs, (2006). "Secondary Trauma in

Mental Health Volunteers." Research Enhancement Program Final Reports. Paper

69. http://ecommons.txstate.edu/osp_regs/69

http://www.ccf.txstate.edu/Projects/PastProjects/hartford/contentParagraph/0/text_files/file/HPPAE%20Final%20Report.pdf

http://www.ccf.txstate.edu/Projects/PastProjects/hartford/contentParagraph/0/text_files/file/HPPAE%20Final%20Report.pdf

http://ecommons.txstate.edu/osp_regs/69


Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2005). “The Interpersonal Dynamics of a Distance Education

Program” Research Enhancement Program Final Reports. Paper 32.


7. Other Works in Print

Garcia, M. J. (2001). Doctoral Dissertation: Adult Protective Services Worker Stress:

An Empirical Investigation. Texas A&M University at College Station.

B. Works not in Print

1. Papers Presented at Professional Meetings

International

Garcia Biggs, M.J., (2017, July). OWLS: A Pathway to College Completion (Higher

Education for professional practice track). 20th Biennial Symposium for International

Consortium for Social Development. Zagreb, Croatia (refereed).

Garcia Biggs, M.J., (2014, July 9) Lessons learned in developing an online program.

Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development.

Melbourne, VIC, Australia (refereed).

Garcia Biggs, M.J., Henton, D.L., Hawkins, C, Knox, K. (2014, July 10). Teaching

International Social Work: A framework of Global Leadership for Human Rights.

Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development,

Melbourne, VIC, Australia (refereed).

Henton, D.L., Garcia Biggs, M.J., & Knox, K. (2014, July 12). Pioneering online social

work field education: Expanding access for the promotion of social and economic

equality and social development. Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education

and Social Development, Melbourne, VIC, Australia (refereed).

Garcia Biggs, M.J., Henton, D. L., (Hawkins, C., Knox, K.) (2014, July 12).



Six Degrees of Separation: Connecting Spirituality and Religion Across the Social

Work Curriculum. Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social

Development, Melbourne, VIC, Australia. (Selected as plenary and presentation

interpreted into French, Spanish, Mandarin and Japanese) (refereed).

Garcia Biggs, M. J., Longtaker, A.J., Simpson, C.G., Rose, C. A., Wisner, B., & Rowe,

A. N., (2012, May 28). Utilizing equine therapy as a vehicle to increase academic

and behavioral outcomes from individuals with emotional and behavioral disorders.

Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA. (refereed)

Knox, K., Garcia Biggs, M. J., & Jones S. (2010, July 1). Healthy aging: Social work and

health care professionals’ perspectives. Changing Health Dublin 2010 Conference, Dublin,

Ireland. (refereed)

Garcia Biggs, M.J. & Noble, D. (2010, June 13). Building a bridge to overcome

geographical barriers to social work education. 2010 Joint World Conference on Social

Work and Social Development: The Agenda, Hong Kong, China. (refereed)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., Knox, K. & Hill-Jones, J. (2010, June 4). Healthy aging: Social work and

Health care professionals’ perspectives. 2010 Hawaii International Conference on Social

Sciences, Honolulu, Hawaii. (refereed)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., Jones, S., & Knox, K. (2006, October 13-15). Strategic planning projects

for promoting gerontological social work. 3rd International Conference on Healthy Ageing

and Longevity, Melbourne, Australia. (refereed)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., Jones, S., & Knox, K. (2006, October 12). Hartford educational initiatives

in gerontological social work. Colloquia 2006, University of Melbourne, Australia.

(invited)


National

Garcia Biggs, M.J., Rosa-Davila, E. & Oseguera, T. (2016, March 10). Collaboration

and Alliances for the Diversity Inclusion Revolution: NLA Reflections. American

Association for Hispanics in Higher Education (AAHHE), National Conference Irvin,

CA.

Knox, K., Garcia Biggs, M.J., (2016, November 3-6). Spirituality in Field Practicum.

Council on Social Work Education, 2016 Annual Program Meeting (APM) Social

Work: CSWE. Atlanta, GA, (refereed)

Selber, K., Chavkin, N., Garcia Biggs, M.J., (2016, September 26). Developing a

Model to Support Student Veterans: Results from Six Years of Blending Service and

Educational Missions within the University. Fourth Annual Military Social Work

Conference: Supporting Diversity in Military and Veteran Communities: Implications

for Practice, Education and Research, Austin, TX (refereed)

Selber, K.S., Garcia Biggs, M.J., Chavkin, N. (2015, October 17). Changing the

Climate: Collaborative Efforts of a Veteran-Centered Training Model. Council on

Social Work Education 2015 Annual Program Meeting (APM). Denver, CO,

(refereed)

Knox, K. & Garcia Biggs, M.J., (2015, October 17). Field Instructors as Change

Agents. Council on Social Work Education, 2015 Annual Program Meeting (APM)

Social Work: On the Frontiers of Change. Denver, CO, (refereed)

Garcia Biggs, M.J. & Knox, K. (2015, October 16). Intergenerational Programs: A

Shared-Site Model. Council on Social Work, 2015 Annual Program Meeting (APM)

Social Work: On the Frontiers of Change. Denver, CO, (refereed)

Selber, K., Chavkin, N., Garcia Biggs, M.J., (2015, September 17). Closing the Gap in

Educating Social Workers to Serve Our Student Veterans on Campus. 3rd Annual


Military and Veteran Social Work Conference: Strengthening Military Families

Through Effective Community Practice. University of Texas, Austin, TX. (refereed)

Selber, K.S., Chavkin, N., Garcia Biggs, M.J., (2014, October 24). Blending Missions

Serving University Student Veterans While Training Social Work Students. Council

on Social Work Education 2014 Annual Program Meeting (APM). Tampa, FL.

(refereed)

Selber, K., Chavkin, N., Garcia Biggs, M.J., & Shaffer, D. (2014, June 7).

Blending Dual Missions: Serving and Supporting Student Veterans in Higher

Education while Training Social Workers to work with veterans. 2nd Annual Military

Social Work Conference at Saint Leo University. Saint Leo, FL. (refereed)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., Knox, K.S., Russell, A.C. & Smith, P. (2013, November 03).

Online MSW Education: Policy, Program, Technology, and Evaluation Issues and

Resources. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program. Dallas, Texas.

(refereed)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., Russell, A.C., Jimenez, L., & Waldeck, S. (2013, November 03).

Creativity in the Classroom: Using Poetry and Visual Media in Graduate Courses

Council on Social Work Education Annual Program. Dallas, Texas. (refereed)

Hawkins, C., Knox, K., Garcia Biggs, M. J., Wisner, B. & Deepak, A. (2013 November).

Six degrees of separation: Connecting spirituality and religion across the social work

curriculum. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Dallas,

Texas (refereed)

Knox, K.S., & Garcia Biggs, M. J., & (2012. November 10). Development and

Evaluation of Online Field Instructor Workshops. Council on Social Work Education

Annual Program. Washington, DC. (refereed)


Hawkins, C., Knox, K. S., & Garcia Biggs, M. J., & Wisner, B.L., (2012, October 26).

The Geography of Spirituality: Sacred place in cultural context (panel participant).

Race, Ethnicity and Place VI Conference, San Juan, Puerto Rico (refereed)

Russell, R., Wisner, B. & Garcia Biggs, M. J., (2011, October 28). Expressive arts and

other experiential interventions in social work practice and education. Council on

Social Work Education Annual Program. Atlanta, Georgia. (refereed)

Knox, K. & Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2011, October 29). Lessons Learned: 10 years of

MSW Distance and Field Education. Council on Social Work Education Annual

Program. Atlanta, Georgia. (refereed)

Russell, A. & Garcia Biggs, M. J., Morales, S. A., (2010, October 16). Visual media in

research and policy. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program. Portland,

Oregon. (refereed)

Knox, K. & Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2010, October 16). Healthy aging factors:

Comparisons of social work and professionals in gerontological settings. Council on

Social Work Education Annual Program. Portland, Oregon. (refereed)

Wisner, B., Russel, R. & Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2010, October 15). Educating students

about Spiritual Interventions: Supporting research, Curriculum modules and class

exercise (curriculum workshop). Council on Social Work Education Annual

Program. Portland, Oregon. (refereed)

Russell, A. & Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2009, November 7). Creativity in the real and virtual

world. Council on Social Work Education Program. San Antonio, TX (refereed)

Knox, K. & Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2009, November 8). Evaluating outcomes of an

intergenerational program. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program. San

Antonio, TX. (refereed)


Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2009, November 3). The many uses of Adobe Connect.

Presentation to faculty interested in integrating technology into the classroom.

“Technology Integration Workshop.” San Marcos, Texas (broadcast live to Florida

State University and Arizona State University). (Invited)

Nielsen, M., Savenye, W., Strand, E., Spector, M., Biggs, M.J., & Mancilla, D. (2009,

October 29). Developing Faculty Expertise in Integrating Technology into Teaching

and Learning Across Campus. Paper presented at the international convention of the

Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Louisville, Kentucky.

(refereed)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., & Knox, K. (2009, February 20). Faculty engagement in the

HAAPE process, Hartford Partnership Program for Aging Education Normalization

National presentation held at the University of Houston, TX. (invited)

Knox, K. & Garcia Biggs, M.J. (2009, February 19). Expanded role of the field

Instructor Hartford Partnership Program. Presented at the National Aging Education

Normalization Meeting. National presentation at University of Houston, TX. (invited)

Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2009, February 12). Training to improve practice in rural areas:

Innovative strategies and resources. National Child Welfare Resource Center for

Organizational Improvement Teleconference. (invited)

Deepak, A. & Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2008, November 2). Intimate technology: A tool for

anti-racist social work education and practice. Presented at the Council on Social

Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. (refereed)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., Noble, D., & Tijerina, M. (2008, November 2). Taking it to the

streets: Building a workforce by offering on-line education and modern workforce

issues. Presented at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program


Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. (refereed)

Deepak, A. & Garcia Biggs, M.J. (2008, April 4). The intimacy of technology: A tool for anti-

racist social work education and practice. Annual Conference of the Social Welfare Action

Alliance (SWAA). Houston, TX. (refereed)

Knox, K., Garcia Biggs, M. J., & Jones, S. (2008, March 7). Strategic planning ideas to

infuse gerontology in social work curriculum. Presented at the Baccalaureate

Program Directors’ meeting: Honoring our past, celebrating our present, affirming

our future. Destin, FL. (refereed)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., Noble, D., & Ray, P. (2007, December 12). Taking it to the

streets: Building workforce by offering on-line graduate education to rural child

welfare workers. Presented at the Children’s Bureau Conference for States and

Courts, Arlington, VA. (refereed)

Hill Jones, S., Garcia Biggs, M. J., Pogue, R., & Yarbrough, D. (2007, June 17).

Secondary trauma in Katrina mental health volunteers. Presented Social

Welfare Action Alliance National Meeting/Conference, New Orleans, LA. (refereed)

Jones, S., Knox, K., & Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2007, February 3). Innovative planning

initiatives for promoting gerontological social work. Presentation at the CSWE Gero-

Ed Forum: Infusing gerontology across the classroom and field: Planning,

implementing and resources, Charleston, SC. (refereed)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., Silva, S., Oberle, B. A., & Amaya, L. (2006, November 1). Latinas

Unidas: Empowering ourselves (panel organizer and chair). The 2006 Conference

on Race, Ethnicity and Place, San Marcos, TX. (refereed)

Yarbrough, D., Pogue, R., Garcia Biggs, M. J., Hill-Jones, S., & Garber, D. (2006,

November 3). Observations from an evacuation: Race and ethnicity in the aftermath

of Katrina. Presentation at the Conference on Race, Ethnicity, and Place, Texas

State University, San Marcos, TX. (refereed)


Garcia Biggs, M. J. and Hawkins, C. (2006, November 2). Latinas Unidas: Securing a place

in the contemporary university for Latina undergraduates. Presentation at the 2006

Conference on Race, Ethnicity, and Place, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX.

(refereed)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., & Hawkins, C. (2006, October 28). Latinas Unidas: Building a bridge

between the university community and undergraduates. Presentation at the 24th Annual

Baccalaureate Social Work Education Conference, Los Angeles, CA. (refereed)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., & Summerhill-Coleman, L. (2006, September 6). Grandparents

parenting grandchildren. Presented at the 17th Annual Family Preservation

Conference, Family Preservation Partnerships. San Antonio, TX. (refereed)

Knox, K., & Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2005, November 6). Distance learning as a resource

for rural workers: Implications for field education. BSW education: Rounding up

resources to strengthen and preserve families.23rd Annual Baccalaureate Social

Work Education Conference (substitute presenter) Austin, TX. (refereed)

Mockeridge, L. & Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2005, November 6). Katrina and Rita: Social

work’s response. BSW Education: Rounding Up Resources to Strengthen and

Preserve Families 23rd Annual Baccalaureate Social Work Education Conference.

(invited at conference, NASW-San Antonio Branch), Austin, TX. (refereed)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., & Summerhill-Coleman, L. (2005, September 8). Families:

Alcoholism and child abuse. Presented at the 16th Annual Family Preservation

Conference, Valuing Families: Principles, Practices, and Parenthood. San Antonio,

TX. (refereed)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., & Summerhill-Coleman, L. (2005, September 8). Grandparents

parenting grandchildren. Presented at the 16th Annual Family Preservation

Conference Valuing Families: Principles, Practices, and Parenthood. San Antonio,

TX. (refereed)


State

Garcia Biggs, M.J., Knox, K.S., (2015 November 12). Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

of Successful Field Instructors. Presented at the National Association of Social

Workers/Texas Annual Conference: Social Work Paves the Way for Change.

Galveston, TX.

Garcia Biggs, M.J., Selber, K. (2015 November 13). Paving Way for Change

Using a Veteran-Centered Training Model. Presented at the National Association of

Social Workers/Texas Annual Conference: Social Work Paves the Way for Change.

Galveston, TX.

Garcia Biggs, M.J., Russell, A., Knox, K.S., & Selber, K., (2014, October 19).

Advancing Education: Military Matters, Challenges and Opportunities of Military

Social Work Practice. Presented at the National Association of Social

Workers/Texas Annual Conference: All People Matter. San Marcos, TX.

Selber, K., Chavkin, N., Garcia Biggs, M.J. (2013, November 6). Texas State

University’s Veteran Centered Model: Linking Research, Services, Training, and

Partnerships. Presented at the Baylor University Symposium on Research for

Military Families in Texas. Waco,TX.

Garcia Biggs, M. J., Simpson, C., & Rose, C. A. (2012, June 27). Research–based

strategies to address girl bullying in the inclusive classroom. Presented at the Texas

Behavior Support State Conference-PBIS: Serving all students, support at all tiers.

Houston, TX. (refereed)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., Simpson, C., & Rose, C. A. (2012, June 26). Exploring

interventions: Gender discrepancies within the bullying dynamic. Presented at the

Texas Behavior Support State Conference, Houston, TX. (refereed)


Garcia Biggs, M. J., Knox, K., & Hill Jones, S. (2008, November 7). Healthy aging: A

comparative study of health care and social work professionals’ perspective.

Presented at the National Association of Social Workers Texas Annual

Conference, Galveston, TX. (refereed)

Smith, M. D., & Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2006, April 28). Hair, skin and beyond; African American

children in non-traditional homes. Presented at the College of Health Professions Research

Forum. Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. (refereed)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., & Summerhill-Coleman, L. (2006, February 9). Grandparents parenting

grandchildren. 15th Texas School Social Work Conference, School

Social Workers: Making a difference! Austin, TX. (refereed)

Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2005, April 29). The interpersonal dynamics of a distance

education program. Presented at the Eighth Annual College of Health Professions

Research Forum. Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. (refereed)

2. Invited Talks, Lectures, Presentations

Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2013, October 15). Research and Networking Event: Children &

Families Across the Lifespan. Project Stand Up for Veterans. The Center for

Children & Families (CCF) in cooperation with Council for Interdisciplinary Research

and Grants, The Office of the Associate Vice President for Research, Texas School

Safety Center, College of Applied Arts, College of Education, and the College of

Health Professions. San Marcos, TX.

Wisner, B., Garcia Biggs, M. J., Rowe, A., Simpson, C. G., & Rose, C. A. (2012, March

6). Research and networking event: Benefits of equine therapy for children and

adolescents. Center for Children and Families, Office of Associate Vice President for

Research, Council for Interdisciplinary Research and Grants, College of Applied

Arts, College of Education. San Marcos, TX. (invited)


Deepak, A. & Garcia Biggs, M.J. (2010, April 22). Combating Racism. Guest Lecture

for Social Work 3420, combined class of Dr. Catherine Hawkins and Dr. Raphael

Travis, Texas State University, San Marcos, Tx. (invited)

Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2009, October 5). Opportunities for collaborative research:

Training for effective child welfare practice in rural communities. Center for Children

and Families, Office of Associate Vice President for Research, Council for

Interdisciplinary Research and Grants. San Marcos, TX. (invited)

Knox, K. S., Garcia Biggs, M. J., Hill-Jones, S., (2009, October 5). Opportunities for

collaborative research: Hartford Partnership Program for Aging Education. Center

for Children and Families, Office of Associate Vice President for Research, Council

for Interdisciplinary Research and Grants. San Marcos, TX. (invited)

Garcia Biggs, M.J. (2008, August 21). Fabulous Futuristic Faculty Forum: The online

adventure. School of Social Work meeting.

Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2005, June 8). Insights into adult protective services: Emergency

services, policies and procedures. Austin Travis County Mental Health Mental

Retardation Center. Austin, TX. (invited)

Garcia, M. J. (2003, August 27). Stress management for managers: Workshop for

upper management of the Bexar County Sheriffs Department. San Antonio, TX.

(invited)

Garcia, M. J. (2003, July 30). Managers in-service: Workshop for the Bexar County

Sheriffs Department, San Antonio, TX. (invited)

Garcia, M. J. (2003, June 25). Managers in-service: Workshop for the Bexar County

Sheriffs Department, San Antonio, TX. (invited)


Garcia, M. J. (2003, May 28). Stress management for managers: Workshop for the

Bexar County Sheriffs Department, San Antonio, TX. (invited)

Garcia, M. J. (2002, March 1). Stress management: Presentation/workshop for Bexar

County Justice Center, San Antonio, TX. (invited)

Garcia, M. J. (2002, February 14). Occupational stress: Workshop for Bexar County

Reserve Deputy Sheriffs Association. San Antonio, TX. February 14, 2002. (invited)

Garcia, M. J. (1996-1999). The vulnerable adult: Elder abuse and adult protective

services. Volunteer trainer and community educator for the Family Assistance Crisis

Team of the San Antonio Police Department. San Antonio, TX. (invited)

3. Consultancies

Community Youth Development Summit (CYD) Teen Summit. Assisted with grant

proposal to the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services; Serving as the

Program Evaluator for the Summit. July 11-13, 2017.







Provided national consultation to several universities as they created and developed an

online social work program. Consultation provided via e-mail, phone contact and site

visits to showcase the online MSW program at Texas State University which continues

to serve as the model for those programs. 2007-2015 (including Fordham University

and University of Tennessee)


Participated and provided input at the Hispanic Faculty Luncheon to discuss ideas to

promote greater academic success among Hispanic students for the American

Association of State Colleges & Universities (AASCU), Texas State University, San

Marcos, TX, February 5, 2007.

Participated in discussion and submitted dissertation to the Health and Human Services

Commission (HHSC), Office of Inspector General (OIG) Internal Affairs Division (Pamela

Busfield), under Governor Rick Perry’s Executive Order RP33 to oversee the systemic reform

of the Adult Protective Services (APS) program of the Department of Family and Protective

Services (DFPS), Austin, TX, November 15, 2004

4. Workshops

Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2009, January 10). Electronic supervision. Presentation to

participants wanting to become a Texas board-approved supervisor, "The many hats

of supervision, or, how to cover your head.” San Antonio, TX. (invited)

Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2005, January 27). Can a Social Worker be Religious? (panelist).

School of Social Work Diversity Committee. San Marcos, TX. (invited)

Garcia, M. J. (2002-2004). Stress Management and Critical Incidents. Presented for the

Bexar County Sheriff’s Department, San Antonio, Texas on January 2002 to September

2004. San Antonio, TX. (invited)

5. Other Works not in Print

a. Works “submitted” or “under review”

b. Works “in progress”

Garcia Biggs, M.J., Project Stand Up for Veterans Project Outcomes

Knox, K. & Garcia Biggs, M.J. (2015) Field Instructors as Change Agents

Russell, A. & Garcia Biggs, M.J. (2015) Creativity in the Social Work Classroom

Garcia Biggs, M.J., Watkins, T., Online Social Work Education, Best Practices/Lessons


Learned

Garcia Biggs, M. J. Report on the Community Youth Development Summit (CYD)

Teen Summit for the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services

c. Other works not in print

Garcia Biggs, M.J., Hill Jones, S., & Knox. K. (2007). Strategic planning efforts for the

engagement of faculty and students to gerontologize a social work curriculum.

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 1114. (Accepted but not published

due to editor error).

C. Grants and Contracts

1. Funded External Grants and Contracts

Sherron, T., Garcia Biggs, M.J., Springer, S., (2017-2018). College Credit for Heroes

Phase V. Texas Workforce Commission (17.278- WIOA Dislocated Worker). To

streamline programs that translate military experience, education and training into

civilian credentials towards academic credit. $145,495.00. (CoPI)

Benton, Garcia Biggs, M. J., Medel, R., (2014-2017). Integrative,

Intercultural Innovations in Behavioral and Primary Health with Youth at-Risk”, the I-3

Project. Bureau of Health Profession, Department of Health and Human Services,

Behavioral Health Workforce Educational and Training for Health Resources and

Services Administration (HRSA), to award stipends to MSW students who are

committed to meeting the behavioral and mental health needs of children,

adolescents, and transitional-age youth at risk for developing or who have developed

a recognized behavioral health disorder. Students selected to receive the stipend are

placed in field training sites (where they conduct research) that will prepare them to

work with the high target population. $1,440,000.00 over three years. (CoPI).

Utilized the Project Stand Up for Veterans grant as a template to apply for the I-3

grant. Federal grant was classified as “research” (by Office of Research and

Sponsored Programs) as over 50 % of the project involves research.


Garcia Biggs, M. J., Selber, K. & Russell, A. (2012-2015). Project Stand Up for

Veterans, #M01HP2519. Bureau of Health Profession, Health Resources and

Services Administration, and Department of Health and Human Services to award

stipends to MSW students who are committed to meeting the behavioral and mental

health needs of military personnel, veterans, and their families. Students receiving

stipend are placed in field training sites (where they conduct research) that prepares

them to work with the high need military community who face the challenges caused

by multiple extended deployments and combat-related stresses. $479,035.00 over

three years. (PI) Federal grant was classified as “research” (by Office of Research

and Sponsored Programs) as over 50 % of the project involves research.

Garcia Biggs, M. J., & Noble, D. Watkins, T. (2003-2008). Training for effective child

welfare practice in rural communities. Federal Administration for Children and families to

train rural child welfare workers in Texas via web-based instruction. $1,000,000.00 over

five years. CoPI but assumed leadership role and wrote continuation grants, quarterly

and final reports. (CoPI) Federal grant was classified as “research” (by Office of

Research and Sponsored Programs) as over 50 % of the project involves research.

Garcia Biggs, M. J., Hill-Jones, S., and Knox, K (2006-2008). Hartford Partnership

Program for Aging Education (formally the Practicum Partnership Project). John A.

Hartford Foundation, New York Academy of Medicine, to support MSW students who

are interested the area of gerontology. Consortium grant with University of Texas,

School of Social Work Austin. $75,000.00 over three years. (CoPI)

2. Submitted, but not funded, External Grants and Contracts

Garcia Biggs, M. J., Springer, S., Cherrstrom, C., Eichler, M., Harkins, B., (2016-

2017). Interdisciplinary Studies in Behavioral Health Project. Department of Health

and Human Services, Behavioral Health Workforce Educational and Training for

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Behavioral Health

Workforce Education and Training (BHWET) for Paraprofessionals and

Professionals (Announcement Number: HRSA-16-193). Awards stipends to MAIS


students who are committed to working with children, adolescents, and transitional-

age youth at risk resulting in additional qualified individuals in the specialized

workforce area upon graduation. Federal grant classified as “research” as over 50

% of the project involves research. $299,987 (PI)

Vandiver, D.M., Chahin, J. C. & Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2014, June 27) Meeting the

Needs of the Future Today: Increasing Graduate Education for Hispanics at Texas

State University. Title V, Part B, US Department of Education, Office of

Postsecondary Education (OPE): Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for

Hispanic Americans Program (PPOHA) $2,719,604.00 over 5 years. (CoPI)

Garcia Biggs, M.J., Martinez, G. P. & Juarez, A. M. (2010). Adelante: Latinas in

Graduate Education. Texas Guarantee Public Benefit Grant, Texas Guarantee and

the Public Benefit Program, $343,680.00 over two years. (PI)

Ausbrooks, A., Tijerina, M., Garcia Biggs, M.J. (2009). First generation child welfare

fellows. National Child Welfare Workforce Institute, U.S. Children’s Bureau,

$500,000.00 (CoPI)

Knox, K. S., Garcia Biggs, M. J., Hill-Jones, S., & Chee, K. H. (2008). Community

connections for older adults. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance

Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Older Adults Targeted Capacity

Expansion (TCE) Grant Program. $1,212,835.00 over three years. (CoPI)

Hill-Jones, S., Garcia Biggs, M. J., & Garza, E. S. (2007) Rural caregiver resource

project. Jacob & Valeria Langeloth Foundation Grant, $253.932.00 (CoPI)

3. Funded Internal Grants and Contracts

Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2012). Latinas Unidas, Latina Faculty, Staff, Student Social,

Underrepresented Student Advisory Committee Award, $400.00 (PI)


Garcia Biggs, M. J., (2012). Latinas Unidas Raices: Somos Hermanas Multicultural

Programs Committee, $400.00 (PI)

Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2011). Latinas Unidas Appreciation Reception,

Underrepresented Student Advisory Committee Award, $500.00 (PI)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., (2011). Latinas Unidas Appreciation Reception, Multicultural

Programs Committee, $1000.00 (PI)

Wisner, B., & Garcia Biggs, M.J. (2010, December). Benefits of Equine Assisted

Psychotherapy for Vulnerable Adolescents. Texas State FY2011 Research

Enhancement Grant, $16,000.00 (CoPI)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., (2008, November). Latina Appreciation and Retention Project.

Texas State University, Office of Equity and Access Grant, $5,000.00 (PI)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., & Silva, S. (2008, October). Latinas Unidas: Social,

Underrepresented Student Advisory Committee Award to host Sarah Garcia, Latina

writer, $250. (PI)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., & Silva, S. (2008, October). Latinas Unidas, Social, Multicultural

Programs Committee Award for Sarah Rafael Garcia, book reading. $500. (PI)

Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2006, October). Latinas Unidas, Social, Underrepresented

Student Advisory Committee Award, $500. (PI)

Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2006, September). Latinas Unidas Social, Multicultural programs

committee award, $750. (PI)

Garcia Biggs, M. J., Hill-Jones, S., & Pogue, R. (2006). Secondary trauma in disaster

relief mental health workers. TX State Research Enhancement Grant, $3,731 (CoPI)

Ausbrooks, A., Garcia Biggs, M. J., Hill-Jones, S., & Freeman, D. (2005, May).


Multicultural talent show, Texas State University, Office of Equity and

Access/Diversity Committee Grant, $4,880. (CoPI)

Tijerina, M., & Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2005, May). Create an opportunity for student

success. Texas State University, Office of the Provost and Vice President for

Academic Affairs Grant. $5,000.(CoPI)

Lopez, S., & Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2005, May). Casa Esperanza Project. Texas State

University, Office of Equity and Access Grant, $15,500. (CoPI)

Garcia Biggs, M. J. (2005). The interpersonal dynamics of a distance education

program. Texas State Research Enhancement Grant, $7,825. (PI)

4. Submitted, but not funded, Internal Grants and Contracts

Garcia Biggs, M. J., & Bowman, S. (2008). Re-engaging Youth Teen Court Study.

Texas State Research Enhancement Grant, $16,000. (PI)

D. Fellowships, Awards, Honors

IV. SERVICE

A. Institutional

1. University

Textbook Adoption Work Group, Fall 2015-2016

Council of Chairs, August 2015- Present

Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE), Member representing the

University, 2014, 2015, 2016

Graduate College Dean Search Committee, Fall 2012-Spring 2013

Conducted University Self-study Using A Quality Scorecard for the Administration of

Online Education Programs, 2012

Chair, Texas State University “Read Across” Strategic Plans-Distance Learning

Committee, (Provost Committee) 2012

Distance and Extended Learning Advisory Committee, 2010-June 2013


Extended and Distance Education Steering Committee, 2008- 2009

Sallie Beretta Outstanding Senior Woman Award Committee, 2009-2010, 2010-2011,

2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017

Faculty Senate Liaison for School of Social Work, 2010-2012

Faculty advisor/facilitator/mentor for Latinas Unidas: University Support Group, 2004-

2016

TRACS Steering Committee, 2007-2009

Hispanic Policy Network, 2004- present

o Participated in the Multicultural Graduation Celebration and Reception, (La

Despedida, 2005), 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013

o Participated in Diversity Strategic Plan Annual Assessment Meeting (Equity and

Access Committee meeting in conjunction with President’s cabinet (HPN

member) August 23, 2006

o Latino Student Organization Retreat, February 26, 2006.

o Race, Ethnicity and Place Conference Planning, (HPN) February 2006

o Latino Presence at Texas State University-San Marcos: Celebrating 100 Years,

September 2006.

o Hispanic Network Summit Retreat for Students to Assist Texas State

University-San Marcos in promoting HSI initiative and student leadership

development, October 22, 2005

ALLY of Texas State University 2004-Present

Mariel M. Muir Excellence in Mentoring Award Selection Committee, 2007-2008

Member, University Pilot Test Group for Impact Technology Integration, TRACS

2005 – 2008

2. College

Chair of Search Committee for the Department of Occupational, Workforce, and

Leadership Studies, Chair Search 2015

Participated in the College of Applied Arts Master’s Hooding Ceremonies, 2008, 2009,

2010, 2013, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016


General Education Council Alternate representing the College of Health Professions

2008-2009

College of Applied Arts Award Banquet, April 29, 2010

College Research Representative for Internet2 Committee, 2007-2008

College of Health Professions Diversity Committee 2008

Member, Vice-Chair (2006-2007), Reviewer (2004-2007) College of Health Professions

Faculty/Student Research Forum Committee, 2004-2007

Awards Day, College of Health Profession, April 28, 2006

Academic Computing Committee, College of Health Professions Rep., 2005-2008

College of Health Professions Awards Day April 14, 2005

3. School of Social Work

Member, Search Committee for Director of the School of Social Work, 2015- 2016

Personnel Committee, December 2010-present

Member, Tenure and Promotion, Committee 2010-2016

Member BSW Committee 2015- 2016

Represented Social Work in the Graduate Information Fair, September 2010

Assisted with Hogg Foundation Bilingual Graduate Scholarship Interviews, August 2010

Participated in the Graduate College Information Day, February 3, 2009

Chair, MSW Oversight/Leadership Committee 2006- 2013

o New MSW Student Orientation, Faculty Panel August 16, 2006, June 1, 2005,

August 19, 2005, January 18, 2005

School Curriculum Committee 2006-2016

Online Education Leadership Committee- Chair 2008-June 2013

Member, Field Practicum Oversight/Leadership Committee 2004-2011

School of Social Work Liaison, TRACS Technology Support 2005-2016

General Education Council (alternate) 2007-2009

Member, Continuing Education/Alumni Oversight Task Force 2004-2010

Bobcat Days, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Member School Social Work Diversity Team 2004- Present


o School of Social Work Multicultural Diversity Talent Show 2005, 2006

Participated in Student Day at the Legislature 2005, 2009

Advisor, MSW Students, 2007- 2016

Member, Gero-Ed Task Force 2005- 2009

Conducted peer teaching reviews for clinical lecturer and adjunct lecture positions 2008,

2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014,

Chair, Hybrid Planning Committee 2007-2008

Faculty Search Committee, School of Social Work 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2015

Alumni Celebration Committee, 2007-2008

Departmental Liaison, Blackboard Technology Support/Migration 2005- 2008

Texas Association of Social Work Deans and Directors Meeting at NASW Conference-

represented Texas State School of Social Work, November 7, 2008; November 11,

2005

Faculty Development Task Force 2006-2007

Advisor, BSW Students, 2004 – 2007

Student Advancement Committee, 2007

Member, BSW Oversight Committee 2004-2006, 2015

o BSW Professional Preparation Panel for BSW Orientation. September 2006

Social Work Success Orientation, 2005, 2006

Arranged for guest Speaker for School of Social Work, John Niland, November 11, 2006

Member, Distance Education Committee, 2003-2005

Member, Education Coordinating Council-Center for Children/Family 2004-2005

Reviewer, Book Award Fund, November 2005

Career Fair October 27, 2005

First Generation Orientation August 17, 2005

Parent/Student Advising Sessions June 14, 2004

School Social Work Accreditation Team, 2004, 2011

B. Professional


President (elected), Texas Association of College Teachers (TACT), 2016; 2015;

2017; Vice President of Legislative Affairs), 2014, 2013, 2012

Hispanic Policy Network- Texas State University-San Marcos, Texas, Member,

2004- present

Association of Latino/Latina Social Work Educators (ALLSWE), Member at Large

2007-2008 (Created Virtual ALSWE office and coordinate web camera

meetings); Member, 2006- present

Council on Social Work Education, Member 2005-present

ISP- Influencing State Policy, Member, 2004- present

National Association of Social Workers, Member ID: 885179416, 1993- present

Association of Mexican American Social Workers, Member, 1993- 2011

Editorial Advisory Board, invited reviewer, International Journal of Instruction,

2008- Present.

Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, Inc. (BPD), Member,

2006- 2013

Member Council on Social Work Education- National Planning Conference Committee,

2008-2009

Abstract Reviewer, NASW/Texas State Conference, Building on Strengths. Help Starts

Here; 2008

Participant, National Association of Social Workers, Practice Research Network Survey,

2004.

Member, 2008, Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors,

Technology Committee, 2008-present

Reviewer, Annual Influencing State Policy (ISP) National Contest, 2005-2011

Member, State Planning Committee for Baccalaureate Program Director’s National

Conference Corporate Sponsorship Committee, 2005

Member, Hospitality and Newcomers Orientation Subcommittee for the Council on

Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, 2008-2009

Member Council on Social Work Education- National Planning Conference Committee,

2008-2009


Abstract Reviewer, NASW/Texas State Conference, Building on Strengths. Help Starts

Here; 2008

Participant, NASW, Practice Research Network Survey, 2004.

Member, 2008, Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors,

Technology Committee, 2008-present

Reviewer, Annual Influencing State Policy (ISP) National Contest, 2005-2011

Member, State Planning Committee for Baccalaureate Program Director’s National

Conference Corporate Sponsorship Committee, 2005

Member, Hospitality and Newcomers Orientation Subcommittee for the Council on

Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, 2008-2009

C. Community

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Life Member, Raffle Committee, 2014 to 2016-

Benefits the Junior Livestock Auctions, towards educational support

Community Advocate 2009 to present (See letter from Congressman Lloyd Doggett)

PEACE Initiative Community member and advocate, 1990-Present

Booster Club Volunteer- BASIS-2014-present

Parent Teacher Association and Huebner Elementary School Volunteer, 2010 to 2016-

Assist with various event including diversity events and educational outreach

Teacher/Volunteer, Children’s Church, Coker Methodist Church, 2009 to 2010

Bexar County Precinct Chair, Elected Official, 2006 to 2008

Bexar County Deputy Constable, Precinct 2 Honorary, State of Texas, 2005 to 2008

Participant, Anti-Klu Klux Klan Rally, Austin, Texas, November 2005.

D. Service Honors and Awards

Appreciation Ceremony to School of Social Work and Certificate from the City of San

Antonio for Katrina relief efforts February 16, 2006

Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Volunteer Service, Leadership, and

Professionalism during the Hurricane Relief Efforts, National Association of

Social Workers, San Antonio Branch; September 2005.


Staff Recognition for Outstanding Support of Volunteer Services, Protective and

Regulatory Services, San Antonio, Texas;

Certificate of Appreciation, Family Assistance Crisis Team Volunteer Service, San

Antonio Police Department, Victims Advocacy Unit, San Antonio, Texas;

The Heart and Spirit of American Recognition Award for Dedication to Helping

Families in Need, San Antonio Police Department Victims Advocacy Unit, San

Antonio, Texas;

Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of continuing services and support to the

Family Assistance Crisis Team Volunteer Service, Victims Advocacy Unit, San

Antonio, Texas;

Certificate of Appreciation, Putting an End to Abuse through Community Efforts, San

Antonio Police Department;

Association of Mexican American Social Workers, 5th Annual Conference Planning

Committee Appreciation Award;

Contribution in Training Family Assistance Crisis Team Volunteers San Antonio Police

Department Victims Advocacy Unit

E. Service Grants and Contracts

1. Funded External Service Grants and Contracts N/A

2. Submitted, but not Funded, External Service Grants and Contracts N/A

3. Funded Internal Service Grants and Contracts N/A

4. Submitted, but not Funded, Internal Service Grants and Contracts N/A

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