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                  Leadership
    
                                                  Consultant to various sized organizations
     
                                                  Licensed Independent Social Worker ~ Supervisory Endorsement
    
                                                  Trainings and Workshops
    
                                                  Academic service  and  Service within the community
                                                  
      Contact Dr. Ross

  • Approved clinical supervisor. Counselor, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy Board (CSWMFT Board) of Ohio
  • Continuing Education provider approved by CSWMFT Board of Ohio
  • Reviewer, Journal of General Psychology, (A. Karkowski, PhD., Exec Editor)
  • Reviewer, Epistimi, Capital University Publication, undergraduate research, (A. Karkowski, PhD., Exec Editor)
  • Chair, Annual meeting, subcommittee for student & professional research poster session.National Association of Social Workers – Ohio (NASW-OH)
  • Academic advisor & mentor. Traditional and degree completion students (N=40-80)
  • Research, consultant & participant. Harmonyproject.com. Non-profit, community service arts organization (trade marked), Founder & Executive Director, David Brown) Columbus, OH
  • Committee member. Capital University Annual Symposium on Undergraduate Scholarship since 2006. (Co-chair, 2008-09)
  • Officer. Dublin Jerome High School Drama Boosters. Secretary (2014-15), V-President (2013-14), Treasurer (2011-12)

Capital University leadership

Departmental

Social Work Department Chair/Baccalaureate Social Work Program Director. 2019 - current  (previous term, 2007-2014)
  • Reaccreditation- April 2010. Council on Social Work Education-Commission on Accreditation (CSWE-COA). Chief administrator
Social Work Field Education Program Director. (1999-2007)
  • Reaccreditation (CSWE-COA) 2002, responsible for Field Ed portion of Volume I (self study)

Chair, Social Work Program Admissions Committee (2001-2014)

Co-Chair, Social Work Curriculum Review Committee (2002-2005)

University committee leadership and initiatives
  • President. Capital University chapter of American Association of University Professors (AAUP), [serve with VP Andrew Carlson, Professor/Chair of History Department, and Professor Martha Michael, Homer and Isabelle Cotterman Endowed Chair in Education
    Education Department] (June 2020-current)
  • Chair. Faculty Professional Development Committee. Elected position. (2011-2014)
  • Director & budget manager, First Year Experience-Pilot. 2005-07 (Sum-Fall/2005, Co-chair)
  • Co-Chair. Logistics Learning Community. Liberal Learning Initiative. (2004-05)

University Committees
  • First Year Initiative (Diversity Subcommittee). Foundations of Excellence (Trademarked, John Gardner) (2012-13)
  • Master in School Counseling Advisory Committee (2012-13)
  • Institutional Assessment, School of Social Science & Education. Elected position (2012-13)
  • University Institutional Assessment, Elected position. (2011-12)
  • Liberal Learning Initiative (2004-05)
  • Peer Evaluation committees. Disciplines: Communication, Conservatory, Education, Philosophy, Prof Studies, Behavioral Sciences (Psychology, Soc/Crim) & SWK  (1999 - current)
  • Admissions Policy and Procedure. Centers for Life Long Learning. (2002 – 2003)
  • Recruitment, Academic Advisor for Adult Education (formerly, Adult Degree Program, Centers for Life Long Learning)
  • Liberal and Professional Studies Degree Review Committee (2005-2009)   
  • Human Dignity Resource Associate (2000-2008)

Capital University Social Work Program Field Education Director. Facilitator.
  • Planned and Co-facilitated. The student perspective of BSW Field Education: A panel discussion. Annual Field Instructors Appreciation Luncheon and training. (1.5 CEUs). (2006)
  • Co-presenter with D. Fournier, LISWS & J. Lazerwitz, LISWS. Use of the Learning Contract as an Assessment Tool. Field Instructors Orientation (1.5 CEUs) (2005)
  • Co-Presenter with P. Ellwanger, PhD., LISWS. Focus on Developmental Issues of Field Students in Supervision. Field Instructors Orientation (1.5 CEUs) (2006) 
  • Facilitator. Annual Field Instructors Orientation. Presenter, William Eldridge, Ph.D. of The Ohio State University, College of Social  Work. Professional Ethics: Where we were, where we aren’t, and where  we need to be. (2.0 CEUs). Capital University. Columbus, OH (2004)
  • Co-facilitated with P. Brewer, PhD. Life Long Learners: A Process Oriented Model. Field Instructors Orientation. (1.5 CEUs) (2003)
  • Planned event. Annual Field Instructors Appreciation Luncheon. Presenter, Kenneth Yeager, Ph.D., of the Ohio State University, College of Social Work.  Essential Steps of  Measurement for Social Work: This is ‘Rocket Science.’  (1.5  CEUs)  (2003)
  • Planned training. Creative Problem Solving in Social Service Agencies. Presenter, Fran Angulio. Recruited area social work agency administrators for a panel discussion. (6.0 CEUs). (May 2002)                               
Other trainings/workshops/consulting
  • Ross, R. & Karkowski, A.  (2006) Modeling of Academic Outcomes of AD/HD.  Guest Speaker. Series: Linking parents and professionals as partners. Hilliard Schools. Alton Darby Elementary, Hilliard, OH.
  • R. Ross (Sum/2006). Advanced Group Process. Workshop. Student group charged with mentoring future group leaders. Capital University. Columbus, OH.
  • Consultant . Alton Darby Elementary School on Promoting and celebrating diversity as part of a grant awarded to the school, authored by Michael Heitzman. Presented to teachers, assisted in initial stages of event planning, and promoted round table discussion for problem solving. Hilliard Schools, Hilliard, Ohio (AY 2004-05)
  • Ross, R. (2003). Group Process: A guide to the “Don’t Cancel Class” initiative. Training for the Human Resource Dignity Committee on Capital University. Columbus, OH.
  • Mediator-Discussant for campus dorm residents struggling with community relations per request of Gaye Steele, Multi-Cultural Affairs, Dean Beller. Residence Life (Spring 2003)
  • Group facilitator/discussant. Standards for Success: Connecting high school standards with university success. Contact: Terri Heath, MSW, Ph.D. University of Oregon. Meeting held at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN (Summer 200
  • Consultant. Integrated Technical Academic Competency: Work and Family Life (ITAC: secondary education).State of Ohio Competencies. University Hilton. Columbus, OH (June 2000).

Other Service
  • Faculty Advisor. Student Social Work Organization (SSWA). Capital University (Current)
  • Faculty Advisor. PRIDE, student organization. Capital University (2004-05)
  • Behavioral Health Consultant volunteer for patient support group. Facilitator & founder Anup K. Kanodia, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Clinical Family Medicine for patient support group. The Ohio State University Integrative Medicine Clinic. (2012-13)
  • NASW-OH hosted event panel member. What is Social Work? A Career Guide. March 31, 2011 at Capital University. NASW Ohio Chapter Intern, Rachel Rankin, moderator.
  • Group facilitator. Annual Fall Community Forum (previously, Fall Faculty Forum). Special emphasis on Faculty Development opportunities. Capital University (2010 & 2012)
  • BSW Program Leaders, Dean’s Open House Event. Case Western Reserve University, Mandel School of Social Science, Cleveland, Ohio. Capital University liaison. (Spring 2011)
  • Guest appearance on internationally syndicated radio show, on topics, marital relationships and second chances, respectively. Inviting Conversations©, Wade Meyer. Sunny 95 (94.7 WSNY) (12.5.2010 and 1.23.2011) 
  • Search Committee for both Director of Student Health Center and Coordinator of ADA services (2009)
  • Panel member for Campus Forum on the Amethyst Initiative: Legal Drinking Age (3.8.2009)
  • Faculty mentor for first year faculty (2009-10 & 2011-12)
  • Letter to the Editor. US News and World Report: Special Edition. Representative: [email protected] (published 11/05/07).
  • Legislative Committee: National Association of Social Workers. Ohio Chapter. (2007-08)
  • Columbus State Community College, Department of Mental Health/Chemical Dependency/MRDD Advisory Committee. (2007-14)
  • Clark State Human Services Department Advisory Committee. Springfield, OH. (2007-14)
  • Interviewed by Elizabeth Seufer for January issue of Central Ohio Health Magazine, about working mothers’ self-care. (Fall/2006)
  • Mentor. PFF (Preparing Future Faculty Program). The Ohio State University. PFF assists doctoral candidates in search of academic appointments in small liberal arts institutions. Contact : Kate Halihan, PhD, program coordinator (2005-07)
  • Oxfam Hunger Banquet. Master of Ceremonies and group process discussant. March. Capital University. Columbus, OH (Spring 2004)
  • Judge.  55th Annual State Science Day. The Ohio State University. Columbus, OH (5.3.2003)
  • Reviewer for the National Council on Family Relations annual conference: abstract submissions – family policy section ( Spring 2002)
  • Columbus Center for Life Long Learning, Strategic Planning & Marketing Committee. Capital University. Columbus, OH (2001-02)
  • Strategies Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Group Process Evaluator.William Eldridge, Ph.D., The Ohio State University. Columbus, OH (Mar/01).
  • Spring 2000 & Spring 2001. Reviewer for the National Council on Family Relations Annual Conference: abstract submissions – clinical/therapy section. 
  • Multicultural Advisory Committee. Childrens Hospital Guidance Centers. Columbus, OH (1993-94)
  • Alternate Delegate for Graduate Student Council for the Department of Family and Human Development, College of Human Ecology. The Ohio State University. Columbus, OH (1989-90)
  • Panel Member: Child Abuse. Guest appearance on local television show, Healthbeat. Doctors Hospital. Columbus, Ohio. Anchor: Mary Beth Vincent (Spring 1986)
  • College of Social Work Alumni Association Board. Graduate representative. The  Ohio State University.   Columbus, OH (1985-86)
  • Outstanding Senior Award for service. Louisiana Tech University. College of Human Ecology. Ruston, Louisiana (Spring 1984).