SARAH MARIE FERGUSON

SARAH MARIE FERGUSON Education 2006 Doctor of Philosophy School of Social Work, University of Minnesota Dissertation: Resolution of Role Conflict in Public Child Welfare Supervision Fields of interest: supervision and administration, child welfare, social policy, policy analysis, program evaluation, and statistics. 1996 Master of Social Work School of Social Work, University of Minnesota. Concentration: Human Services Management, Joint program with the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. 1996 Master of Arts in Public Affairs Humphrey Institute, University of Minnesota. Concentration: Social Policy, Joint program with School of Social Work 1990 Bachelor of Arts Drake University. Major: Psychology Academic Positions 2012 to present Associate Professor, St. Catherine University 2006 to 2012 Assistant Professor, St. Catherine University 2005-2006 Faculty, Augsburg College, Social Work Department Limited Term Appointment 2005 (spring) Community Faculty, St. Olaf College, Social Work Department: 2004 2005 Field Liaison, University of Minnesota, School of Social Work, St. Paul, MN. 2004 (fall) Community Faculty, University of Minnesota, School of Social Work 2002 (spring) Community Faculty, University of Minnesota, School of Social Work 2001 (fall) Community Faculty, University of Minnesota, School of Social Work

Administrative Academic Positions 2009 to present Director of the BSW Program, School of Social Work, St. Catherine University and University of St. Thomas 2007-2008 Director of the MSW Weekend Cohort Program, School of Social Work, St. Catherine University and University of St. Thomas Professional Service Faculty Speaker, St. Catherine University (2014-2016) Member of the Constitution and Bylaws ad hoc review committee, St. Catherine University (2014-2015) Member of the Program Prioritization Process team for St. Catherine University (2013-2015) Faculty Speaker Elect at St. Catherine University (2013-2014) Member of the Enrollment Management Matrix team at St. Catherine University (2013-2016) Member of the Tenure and Promotion committee for the School of Social Work (2012 to present) Manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Community Practice Member of the Hiring Committee for the Dean of Enrollment Management, St. Catherine University (2014) Member of the hiring committee for the Director of Adult Learning, St. Catherine University (2013) Member of numerous faculty hiring committees at the School of Social Work at St. Catherine University and the University of St. Thomas. Elected to the National Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors Board (2012 2015) Appointed to the Council on Practice Methods and Specialization for the Council on Social Work Education. Elected to the Board of the Association for Community Organizations and Social Administration (2010-2013) Elected as representative for the Assessment Committee to the St. Catherine University s Faculty Council (2010-2011 & 2011-2012) Elected as to the Assessment Committee of St. Catherine University (elected spring of 2009, two year term) Co-representative to St. Catherine University s Faculty Council (2009-2010) Department Assessment Leader for the School of Social Work and the School of Professional Studies for St. Catherine University Review proposals for 2010 BPD Conference in Atlanta, GA. Member of Women, Economic Justice, and Public Policy Committee at the St. Catherine University (Spring 2009) Review Social Justice & Social Work text for Pearson Textbook Company Former Chair of Policy Committee for the MSW Program at the School of Social Work at the St. Catherine University and the University of St. Thomas (member Fall of 2006, chair Fall of 2007 to Spring 2009)

Member of Research Committee for the MSW Program at the School of Social Work at the St. Catherine University and the University of St. Thomas. (Fall of 2006 to present) Member of St. Catherine University s Institutional Review Board (Fall of 2006 to spring 2010) Member of Civic Engagement Committee of the Center for Women, Economic Justice, and Public Policy at St. Catherine University (Fall of 2007) Serving as faculty advisor to student completing research study through funding from HECUA and the Bremer Foundation (Summer 2007 to present) Member of Supervision Institute at the School of Social Work at the St. Catherine University and the University of St. Thomas. (2006 to present) Elected as an alternate the Assessment Committee of the St. Catherine University (elected spring of 2007, one year term) Assisted with Evaluation for the Social Work for Social Justice conference (spring 2007) Member of the search committee for tenure line faculty at the School of Social Work at the St. Catherine University and the University of St. Thomas. (spring 2007) Participant in Leading in a Catholic University seminar at the University of St. Thomas. (2006 2007) Founding member, former President, and current Policy Committee Chair of Association of Macro Practice Social Workers (Spring of 2006 to spring of 2010) Former member of Certificate sub-committee at the School of Social Work at the St. Catherine University and the University of St. Thomas (2006 2007) Participant in new faculty group at St. Catherine University (2006 2007) Supervisor for licensure, group for LGSW macro practice social workers working towards a LISW and for various individuals. (Fall of 2001 to present) Nominating committee of the Minnesota National Association of Social Workers. (2005 2007) Research Panel for PhD Research Practicum at the University of Minnesota (Fall 2006) Board Member: Southside Family Nurturing Center (1998-2000) Chair of Legislative committee of the Minnesota Crisis Nursery Association (1997 1999) Co-chair of Children s Advocate committee of the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women. (1991 1993) Member of Nin Dinaway Mugaa Ng, a grassroots group advocating for American Indian Children affected by domestic violence and involved in the child welfare system. (1991 1993) Publications Peer Reviewed Hill, K.; Toft, J.; Garrett, K.; Ferguson, S.; & Kuechler, C. (in press). Assessing clinical MSW students attitudes, attributions, and responses regarding poverty. Journal of Poverty.

Donaldson, L.; Hill, K.; Ferguson, S.; Fogel, S.; & Erickson, C. (2014). Contemporary social work licensure: Implications for macro social work practice and education. Social Work, 59: 1, 52-61. Hill, K. & Ferguson, S. (2014). Web 2.0 in social work macro practice: Ethical considerations and questions. Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics, 11, 2-11. Ferguson, S.M. & Morley, P. (2011) Improving occupancy to the role of father for homeless, non-custodial fathers: A program evaluation. Journal of Poverty, 15: 2, 206-225. Ferguson, S.M. (2011). [Review of the book Stories of transformative leadership in the human services: Why the glass is always full by Burghardt, S. & Tolliver, W.] Journal of Community Practice, 19:2, 201-203. Hill, K.E, Ferguson, S.M. & Erickson, C. (2010) Sustaining and strengthening a macro identity: The Association of Macro Practice Social Work. Journal of Community Practice, 18: 4, 513-527. Ferguson, S. M. (2009) Clinical supervision in child welfare. In C. C. Porter & C. Brittain (Eds.), Child Welfare Supervision: A Practical Guide for Supervisors, Managers, and Administrators. New York, New York: Oxford University Press. Non-peer Reviewed Ferguson, S. M. (2009) ME ROBOTS Project: Evaluation Report for Summer 2009, St. Paul, MN. Ferguson, S.M. (2008). Project for Pride in Living s (PPL) Non-Custodial Parents (NCP) Housing Program: Evaluation Report, St. Paul, MN. Ferguson, S. M. (2009) ME ROBOTS Project: Evaluation Report for Summer 2008, St. Paul, MN. Ferguson, S. M. (2009, Winter) Supervision and the beginning worker: An additional note. Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare s Practice Notes, Supervision: The Key to Strengthening Practice in Child Welfare. 22, 7. Ferguson, S. M. (2006). [Review of the book Child welfare and social policy: An essential reader]. International Journal of Sociology and the Family. Ferguson, S. M. (Ed.) (2002). Proceedings from the professional education to advance child welfare practice: An invitational working conference September 20 and 21, 2002. St. Paul, MN: University of Minnesota, School of Social Work, College of Human Ecology. Ferguson, S. M. (1996) A community response to child neglect: Position paper for the coalition for action to prevent child abuse and neglect. Minneapolis, MN. Ferguson, S. M. (1995) Report of the Minnesota Children s Justice Act: A survey of county services for child protection. St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Conference Presentations Peer Reviewed Ferguson, S. & Smyth, N. (2014, June). The changing organizational identity of domestic violence organizations: Implications for practice. Paper presented at the 2014 NASW- MN 24 th Annual State Conference, St. Paul, MN. Donaldson, L., Hill, K., Ferguson, S., Fogel, S. & Erickson, C. (2013, November). The impact of licensing on macro social work education and practice. Paper presented at the 2013 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Dallas, TX. Ferguson, S.M. & Hill, K. (2012, March). Using Web 2.0 in teaching policy practice courses: Benefits and pitfalls. Roundtable presented at the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Director s Annual Meeting, Portland, OR. Fogel, S.J.; Ferguson, S.M.; & Hassan, A. (2011, October). Reaffirm, revisit, reimagine" Marco practice for the next decade. Roundtable presented at the 2011 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Atlanta, GA. Garrett, K. Hill, K.; Ferguson, S.M.; Toft, J.; & Kuechler, C. (2011, October). Teaching social Justice practice in a clinical program: Antecedents and outcomes. Paper presented at the 2011 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Atlanta, GA. Ferguson, S.M. & Hill, K (2010, October) Policy practice in the 21 st Century: Web 2.0 Technologies in the classroom. Paper presented at the 2010 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Portland, OR. Ferguson, S.M. (2010) Transformational leadership: Investigating the latest management craze. Paper presented at Synergy: Revitalizing for generations to come, the 117 th Annual Training Conference and Expo for the Minnesota Social Service Association, Minneapolis, MN. Hill, K.; Erickson, C; & Ferguson, S. M. (2009, November) AMPSW: A replicable model for engaging macro practice social workers. Paper presented at the 2009 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Toft, J.; Brommell, S.; Ferguson, S. M.; & Kuechler, C. (2009, November) Snapshot of social work students' attitudes, attributions, and responses regarding poverty. Paper presented at the 2009 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Ferguson, S.M. (2009, June) Policy Analysis: examining how legislative decisions affect clients, practice, and the community. Paper presented at the 2009 NASW-MN 19 th Annual State Conference, St. Paul, MN.

Ferguson, S. M. & Johncox-Hurley, J. (2009, March). Clinical Supervision within the Agency Context. Paper presented at How do you like us now?, the 116 th Annual Training Conference and Expo for the Minnesota Social Service Association, Bloomington, MN. Ferguson, S.M. & Erickson C. (2009, March). Creating Healthy Organizational Culture: Defining It, Achieving it, and Maintaining it. Paper presented at How do you like us now?, the 116 th Annual Training Conference and Expo for the Minnesota Social Service Association, Bloomington, MN. Caron, K. & Ferguson, S. M. (2009, March). MSW Weekend Cohort Program: The School of Social Work at the College of St. Catherine and University of St. Thomas. Presented at How do you like us now?, the 116 th Annual Training Conference and Expo for the Minnesota Social Service Association, Bloomington, MN. Ferguson, S. M. & Johncox-Hurley, J. (2008, June) Balancing Macro & Micro Practice Social Work. Paper presented at the 2008 NASW-MN 18 th Annual State Conference, St. Paul, MN Erickson, C. & Ferguson, S. M. (2007, October) The state of macro social work practice. Paper presented at the 2007 Minnesota Council on Social Work Education, Annual Conference. Ferguson, S. M. (2007, October) Policy analysis from three perspectives: policy science, theory of justice, and Catholic Social Teachings. Paper presented at the 2007 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, San Francisco, CA. Ferguson, S. M. (2007, March) Role conflict in public child welfare supervision: Information for the field. Paper presented at the 2007 Minnesota Social Service Association 114 th Annual Training Conference and Expo, Bloomington, MN. Ferguson, S. M. (2007, June) Policy Analysis from two perspectives: A social justice framework based on Catholic social Teachings and a policy science framework. Paper presented at the 2007 Social Work for Social Justice Conference, School of Social Work at the College Of St. Catherine and the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN. Bomstad-Miller, A., Bosch, L., Crudo, T., Ferguson, S. M. & Franck-Meyer, A. (2007, June) Macro practice social work: Where it s at and where it s going. Paper presented at the 2007 National Association of Social Workers, Minnesota Chapter Seventeenth Annual State Conference, St. Paul, MN. Ferguson, S. M. (2006, June) The transition from co-worker to supervisor: Can t we still be friends?. Paper presentation at the 2006 National Association of Social Workers, Minnesota Chapter Sixteenth Annual State Conference, St. Paul, MN.

Ferguson, S. M. (2006, February) Post-graduate group consultation for macro practice social workers. Paper presented at the 2006 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Chicago, IL. Ferguson, S. M. (2005, February) Balancing accountability and casework supervision in public child welfare supervision. Paper presented at the 2005 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, New York, NY. Ferguson, S. M. (2002, June). Child welfare outcomes and supervision: Challenges to studying a connection. Paper presented at Child Welfare League of America s Finding Better Ways, Managing the Workforce Crisis: Promising Practice and Emerging Research, St. Louis, MO. Ferguson, S. M. (1998, November). Who knows best: A community-based, family-centered model for family support and child abuse and neglect prevention. Paper presentation at the National Resource Center for Respite and Crisis Care Services Tenth Annual National Conference of Respite and Crisis Care Programs, Washington D.C. Academic Awards 2003 2005 Fellowship for University-Based Doctoral Candidates and Faculty for Investigator-initiated Research in Child Abuse and Neglect, U. S. Department of Health & Human Services 2001 2003 Child Welfare Fellow, University of Minnesota, School of Social Work 1994 1996 Child Welfare Scholar, University of Minnesota, School of Social Work Courses Taught Human Behavior in the Social Environment (undergraduate & graduate) Group Work Skills (undergraduate) Introduction to Social Work (undergraduate) The Reflective Woman (undergraduate) History & Philosophy of Social Work (graduate) Clinical Services Supervision and Program Management (graduate) Social Policy & Planning (undergraduate & graduate) Social Work Practice Research (undergraduate & graduate) Community Social Work Practice (undergraduate) History of Social Welfare Policy (graduate) Field Seminar (undergraduate & graduate) Child Abuse and Neglect (undergraduate course in Family Violence minor) Introduction to Family Violence (undergraduate course in Family Violence minor) Chair for 70 completed and 8 in process student Clinical Research Papers (graduate) Teaching Awards

2012 Finalist for the 2012 Faculty Teaching-Advising Award at St. Catherine University. 2011 Finalist for the 2011 Faculty Teaching-Advising Award at St. Catherine University. 2002 Thank a Teacher certificate, student nominated award sponsored by the Center for Teaching and Learning Services at the University of Minnesota Guest Lectures and Trainings Ferguson, S.M. (November, 2013). Supervision training for Headway Emotional Health Services, Richfield, MN. Ferguson, S.M. (April, 2013). The basics of clinical supervision. Training presented at the Minnesota Association for Children s Mental Health, Duluth, MN. Ferguson, S.M. & Husebo, S. (2011, February). Consultation on integrating mindfulness for skillful supervision. Consultation presented for the Supervision Institute of the School of Social Work at St. Catherine University and University of St. Thomas Training, St. Paul, MN. Ferguson, S.M. & Husebo, S. (2011, February). Integrating mindfulness for skillful supervision. Training presented for the Supervision Institute of the School of Social Work at St. Catherine University and University of St. Thomas Training, St. Paul, MN. Ferguson, S. M. (2011, January). Maintaining personal balance in the workplace. Training presented to the Master of Pastoral Ministry s Spiritual/Personal Formation Sessions at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN Ferguson, S. M. (2011, January). Assessing one s gifts & limitations. Training presented to the Master of Pastoral Ministry s Spiritual/Personal Formation Sessions at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN Ferguson, S. M. (2010, March). Leadership & motivation. Training presented to Seminary students at the University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN Ferguson, S. M. & Johncox-Hurley, J. (2010, February). Clinical Supervision within the Agency Context. Training presented for Hennepin County through the Supervision Institute of the School of Social Work at St. Catherine University and University of St. Thomas Training, St. Paul, MN. Ferguson, S. M. & Johncox-Hurley, J. (2009, October) Organizational culture: Thinking of the organization as your client. Training presented for the Supervision Institute of the School

of Social Work at St. Catherine University and University of St. Thomas Training, St. Paul, MN. Ferguson, S. M. & Johncox-Hurley, J. (2009, May) Consultation on supervisee assessment and contracting. Consultation presented for the Supervision Institute of the School of Social Work at St. Catherine University and University of St. Thomas Training, St. Paul, MN. Ferguson, S. M. & Johncox-Hurley, J. (2009, April) Supervisee assessment and contracting: A comprehensive-systems model of agency-based supervision. Training presented for the Supervision Institute of the School of Social Work at St. Catherine University and University of St. Thomas Training, St. Paul, MN. Ferguson, S.F.; Fleming, J.; & Walters, K. (2009, January) Human Subjects Protection& The Institutional Review Board. Training presented at the Grant Institute at St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN. Cheung, C.; Ferguson, S.M.; & Olson, A. (2009, January) Leadership through Evaluation: Survey Design A Presentation at Leadership at the Crossroads, A Teaching Learning Network Conference at St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN Ferguson, S.F.; Olson, A.; & Peterson, J. (2009, January) Developing an Evaluation Plan. Training presented at the Grant Institute at St. Catherine University, St. Paul, MN. Ferguson, S.M. (2008, September). Creating Healthy Organizational Culture: Defining It, Achieving it, and Maintaining it. Keynote presentation for NASW Fall training Creating Healthy Organizational Culture, St. Paul, MN. Ferguson, S. M. & Johncox-Hurley, J. (2008, September). Clinical Supervision within the Agency Context. Training presented for Wilder Foundation through the Supervision Institute of the School of Social Work at St. Catherine University and University of St. Thomas Training, St. Paul, MN. Cheung, C.K., Ferguson, S.M., Schug, V. L, & Walters, K. (2008, August) Focus group basics: research, program evaluation and project development. Paper presented at the 2008 Faculty/Staff Opening Workshop of the College of St. Catherine. Ferguson, S. M. & Johncox-Hurley, J. (2008, April) Clinical Supervision within the Agency Context. Supervision Institute of the School of Social Work at the College of St. Catherine and University of St. Thomas Training Ferguson, S.M. (2007) Faculty Meeting of the School of Social Work at the College Of St. Catherine and the University of St. Thomas: Lutheran Social Teachings. Ferguson, S.M. (2007) School of Social Work at the College Of St. Catherine and the University of St. Thomas: Quantitative Review for advance standing students.

Ferguson, S.M. (2007) Bloomington Public Schools after School Programs: Basics of supervision for child care managers. Ferguson, S.M. (2006) Area Training Managers meeting of the Minnesota Child Welfare Training System: Information from dissertation on public child welfare supervision. Ferguson, S.M. (2006) Washington County, Minnesota. Data to information: Using data to provide performance information and knowledge Ferguson, S.M. (2005 & 2006) University of Minnesota, School of Social Work, Policy Class: Guest Lecturer on Social Work Licensure Ferguson, S.M. (2005) Washington County, Minnesota. Data to information: Using data to provide performance information and knowledge Ferguson, S.M. (2005) Washington County, Minnesota. Data to information: Data analysis Ferguson, S.M. (2005) Moderator of How are children and families impacted by recent budget cuts? sponsored by MN-NASW at the Minnesota Social Service Association. Ferguson, S.M. (2004) Moderator of How are the children and families impacted by recent budget cuts? sponsored by MN-NASW. Ferguson, S.M. (2004) University of Minnesota, School of Social Work: Social Policy and Delivery Systems for Child Welfare and Family Services Ferguson, S.M. (2004) University of Minnesota, School of Social Work: Personnel, Leadership and Management Ferguson, S.M. (2003) University of Minnesota, School of Social Work: Social Policy and Delivery Systems for Child Welfare and Family Services Consultation 2009 Consultant on Access for Success projects 2008 Program evaluator for Project for Pride in Living s Non-Custodial Parents Housing Project. 2008-2009 Program evaluator for the ME ROBOTS, mechanical engineering for girls. A science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program at the College of St. Catherine. 2008 Consultant on data collection tools for the International Institute for Women Entrepreneurs at the College of St. Catherine.

2008-2009 Statistical Consultation on Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: A longitudinal, Quantitative Perspective 2007 Scholarship Application Reviewer for the Center for Advance Studies in Child Welfare at the University of Minnesota, Social Work Department. 2003-2007 Curriculum Review, Minnesota Child Welfare Training System 2003 Completed data analysis for study on effectiveness of culturally specific child support workers in Ramsey County Non-Academic Professional Experience 6/2003 8/2004 Project Director. Destination 2010 Evaluation Project, Gamble-Skogmo Land Grant Chair in Child Welfare and Youth Policy, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN. Coordinated activities of the evaluation and supervised student workers on the project. 2002 2003 Research Assistant. Gamble-Skogmo Land Grant Chair in Child Welfare and Youth Policy, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN. Research practicum on supervision in public child welfare 2002 Research Assistant. Hennepin County Family & Children s Services & Gamble-Skogmo Land Grant Chair in Child Welfare and Youth Policy, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN. Research on re-entry into foster care system in Hennepin County 1999 2001 Area Training Manager. Minnesota Child Welfare Training System, School of Social Work, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN. 1997 1999 Program Director. Crisis Nursery, Children s Home Society, Minneapolis, MN. Coordinated the activities of the program and supervised five staff members. 1996 1997 Policy Advocate for state child welfare policy and funding, Family & Children s Services, Minneapolis, MN. 1996 Child Protection Social Worker. Dakota County Social Services, Apple Valley, Minnesota & Washington County Community Services, Cottage Grove, MN.

1994 1996 Intern, Children s Justice Act, Minnesota Department of Human Services, St. Paul, MN. 1996 Intern, Ramsey County Social Services, Planning Department, Child Welfare Planning, St. Paul, MN. 1990 1993 Children s and Youth Advocate, Tubman Family Alliance, Minneapolis, MN Professional Licensure Licensed Independent Social Worker, State of Minnesota Board of Social Work Professional Memberships Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors Council on Social Work Education Association of Macro Practice Social Workers Association of Community Organization and Social Administration