Keith J. Caldwell, MSW Keith.caldwell@pitt.edu / 412-648-3921 2108 Cathedral of Learning 4200 Fifth Avenue University of EDUCATION Doctor of Education, Anticipated Graduation 2019 Concentration: Higher Education Management School of Education University of,, PA Master of Social Work, 2002 Concentration: Community Organization and Social Administration School of Social Work University of,, PA Bachelor of Science in Social Work, 2000 Niagara University, Niagara Falls, NY TEACHING INTERESTS Social Work with Communities and Organizations Grant Proposal Writing PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Teaching Experience University of,, PA BASW Program 2011-Present, Introduction to Social Work Service to Others(2) Living-Learning Community 2010-Present, Instructor, Practicum Seminar and Lab II 2009-Present, Instructor, Practicum Seminar and Lab I 2008, 2012 Instructor, Social Work Practice with Groups 2009, 2013 Instructor, Social Work Practice with Communities and Organizations University of,, PA MSW Program 2007-Present, Instructor, Grant Proposal Writing 2010-2012, Instructor, Social Administration 2005, 2010-2011 Instructor, Generalist Foundations of Social Work Practice 2005-2010, Instructor, Foundations of Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations Administrative Experience 2012-Present, University of,, PA School of Social Work Assistant Professor, BASW Program Director Responsible for program administration, including social work major and minor Coordinate all recruitment and admission activities ensuring successful enrollment of high quality students Conduct all student academic affairs programming including advising, student life and academic reviews Ensure identification and measurement of student learning outcomes K. Caldwell 1
Program Coordinator, Browne Leadership Fellows Program Manage the recruitment and selection of high-achieving students for interdisciplinary community-change fellowship program Coordinate community and organizational partnerships providing fellows with supportive yet challenging service opportunities 2008-2012, University of,, PA School of Social Work Lecturer, Director of Career Services and Alumni Affairs Responsible for establishing career services office within the School of Social Work, serving over 600 students annually Ensured effective communication with network of over 10,000 alumni locally, nationally, and internationally resulting in increased alumni engagement with students, alumni, School of Social Work and University of Provided ongoing guidance and mentoring to recognized student shared governance organization, the Student Executive Council PRACTICE EXPERIENCE 2005-2008, North Hills Community Outreach, Allison Park, PA Director for Advancement Responsible for implementation and management of federally funded demonstration project providing capacity building technical assistance for faithand community- based nonprofit organizations Coordinated annual grant making program, with primary oversight for $150,000 in technical assistance grants and $65,000 in federal sub-grants Provided customized training and technical assistance to over 90 grassroots nonprofit organizations Aided in continued strategic development of agency, serving on senior management staff 2003-2005, Diversified Care Management,, PA Community Development/Youth Involvement Coordinator Provided county level administrative oversight as part of Central Office team over five (5) county contracted community providers with a total of seven (7) funded programs Supported the development of a federally funded demonstration initiative for children with mental health needs and their families Aided in planning, development and implementation of federally funded demonstration initiative for transition-age young adults with mental health needs Provided technical assistance in development of community advisory boards, increasing the input of recipients of service and system partners in the policies and procedures of the program Established youth leadership entity comprised of young adults with personal experience in the mental health system 2002, School of Social Work, University of,, PA Program Associate, Continuing Education K. Caldwell 2
Responsible for coordinating biennial conference with over 150 attendees, including marketing and registration, workshop development and volunteer recruitment and training Developed outcome reports based on conference survey measures for members and funding entities 2001-2002, The Hispanic Center, Inc.,, PA Outreach Coordinator Created recruitment materials marketing the Region to the many sectors of the Hispanic community resulting in greater regional exposure to targeted communities Recruited several local, national and multi-national corporations to take part in Hispanic employment programs resulting in the placement of Hispanic workers in several of the regions industrial clusters 2001, Donegal Towne, Inc., York, ME Direct Care Provider Provided in-house direct care for children with developmental disabilities Developed and implemented goal related activities, strengthening both fine and gross motor skills UNIVERSITY SERVICE 2008-Present, Academic Advisor and Field Liaison, University of School of Social Work 2008-Present, COSA Committee, University of 2009-Present, Chair, BASW Program Committee, University of 2014-Present, Academically-Based Community Engagement Committee University of 2009-2014, Faculty Residence Hall Mentor, Residence Life, University of 2012-2014, School of Social Work Representative, Faculty Assembly, University of 2013-2015, School of Social Work Representative, University Senate, University of 2011-2012, MSW Program Committee, University of 2008-2011, PR & Marketing Committee, University of School of Social Work 2008-2010, Chair, Outside the Classroom Curriculum Training Committee, University of 2008-2010, MSW Foundation Committee 2005-2008 School of Social Work Director, Pitt Alumni Association CIVIC SERVICE 2012-Present, Board President, Advancing Academics 2009-Present, Commission Chair, Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise 2010-2014, Board Member, Just Harvest 2009-2010, Community Food Pantry Volunteer, Human Services Center 2002-2005 Steering Committee Member, Regional Coalition of Community Builders K. Caldwell 3
PRESENTATIONS Caldwell, K., Soska, T. (2014) Campus and Student Community Engagement: Social Work Leading the Way. Roundtable presented at the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors 2014 Annual Conference, Louisville, KY. Doelling, C., Jogerst, M., Woods, M., Caldwell, K. (2010) Best Practices for Assisting Social Work Students with Career Development. Workshop presented at the Council on Social work Education 2010 Annual Program Meeting, Portland, OR. Caldwell, K. (2006) Partners to Serve. Workshop presented at the 2006 Compassion Capital Fund Semi-Annual Leadership Conference, Washington, DC. Deschenes, N., Caldwell, K. (2005). This is It! Youth Involvement in Developing Systems of Care for Transition Age Youth. Workshop presented at the 2005 National Resource Center for Youth Services Pathways to Adulthood Conference, Atlanta, GA. Caldwell, K., Seiler, D., Baker, S., Burt, B., & Green, M. (2005). Jumpstart! Youth Involvement in Developing Systems of Care for Transition Age Youth with Mental Illness. Workshop presented at the 2005 System of Care Community Meeting, Dallas, TX. Caldwell, K., Bell, S. (2005). Jumpstart! Youth Involvement in Systems of Care. Workshop presented at the 4 th Annual Pennsylvania Community on Transition Conference, State College, PA. Caldwell, K., Boyle, R., Ulozas, J. (2005). Partnership with Youth Transition: A Local Mental Health/Transition Community of Practice. Workshop presented at the 4 th Annual Pennsylvania Community on Transition Conference, State College, PA. Bell, S., Caldwell, K. (2005). Youth Voices: Focus Group Results. Workshop presented at the 4 th Annual Pennsylvania Community on Transition Conference, State College, PA. Caldwell, K., Seiler, D., Bell, S. L., & Gordon, L. (2004). Jumpstart! Youth Involvement in Developing Systems of Care for Transition Age Youth with Mental Illness. Workshop presented at the 2004 Georgetown University Training Institutes, San Francisco, CA. Brown, L., Carter, A., Caldwell, K. (2004). Family & Youth Involvement in Systems of Care. Workshop presented at the 2004 Technical Assistance Partnership Northeast Regional Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. PUBLICATIONS Levinson, S. G., Caldwell, K., Petracchi, H. E., Wexler, S., & Engel, R. (2016). Integrating Video Documentary Into the Classroom: A Community Assessment Assignment. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 36(2), 160-175. Newhill, C. E., Soska, T. S., Caldwell, K. & Bamwine, P. (2013). The mental and behavioral health needs of our military and returning veterans: An important role for social work. NASW Mental Health Section Connection. 7-11. K. Caldwell 4
AWARDS 40 Under 40, Magazine/ Urban Magnet Project, 2013 K. Caldwell 5