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JOHN C. RIFE, Ph.D., MSW, MPA
Curriculum Vitae
BIOGRAPHICAL STATEMENT
Dr. John Rife is Professor of Social Work in the Department of Social Work. He was appointed as a faculty member at UNCG in 1991. During the past 28 years, he has served in many department, school, and university roles including undergraduate program director, graduate program director, co-director of the Joint Master of Social Work program with NCA&TSU, department chair for eight years, and associate dean for five years. Most recently he has served as director of BSW field instruction. At UNCG, he has been honored for his accomplishments with the UNCG Gladys Strawn Bullard Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service and he has won the school outstanding teaching award (twice), the school outstanding advising award, and the school special contributions award. He has been nominated for the UNCG HHS outstanding teaching award in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2019. Nationally, he was named a Council on Social Work Education Senior Scholar in 2006. Statewide, he has served as an elected member of the National Association of Social Workers-NC Board of Directors. In 2005, he was named the NASW-NC Piedmont District Social Worker of the Year. He has also served as chair of the UNCG School of Health and Human Sciences faculty assembly. Dr. Rife has written over 55 refereed articles and chapters which have been published in the highest ranked and most prestigious social work journals including Social Work, Social Casework, Families in Society, Social Work Research, Research on Social Work Practice, Health and Social Work, and the Encyclopedia of Social Work. According to Google Scholar, his work has been cited by national and international scholars continuously every year since 1989 (31 consecutive years). He has also written over fifty technical reports. He has presented his research nationally and internationally at over fifty professional meetings. While at UNCG, Dr. Rife has served as a principal investigator or co-investigator on over six million dollars in external funding. At the university level, he has chaired important committees such as the faculty senate enrollment management committee, budget committee, and the faculty grievance committee. Nationally, he has served as a program consultant to the Tennessee Board of Regents and as a certified site visitor for the Council on Social Work Education.
CURRENT POSITION
Professor, School of Health and Human Sciences Department of Social Work, The University of
North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work, The Ohio State University, College of Social Work, 1987.
Master of Public Administration, The Ohio State University, 1986.
Master of Social Work, Indiana University, School of Social Work, 1979.
Bachelor of Arts, Hanover College, Major Area of Study, Psychology; 1976.
CERTIFICATIONS
Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
Certified Master Social Worker, State of North Carolina (Certification # B000411 retired)
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ACADEMIC TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
8/17 to present Professor, Department of Social Work, The University of North Carolina
at Greensboro
7/12 to 6/17 BSW Field Education Program Director and Professor, Department of
Social Work, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
1/07 to 7/11 Associate Dean for Academic Administration and Professor, School of
Human Environmental Sciences, The University of North Carolina at
Greensboro
7/06 to 1/07 Senior Scholar, The Council on Social Work Education, National Center
for Gerontological Social Work Education, Alexandria, VA.
7/98 to 6/06 Department Chairperson, JMSW Co-Director, and Professor, Department
of Social Work, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Successfully led JMSW (2000 and 2004) and BSW programs (2005) to
CSWE accreditation and reaffirmation. Managed academic
department with eighteen full-time faculty, 320 BSW and MSW
students, and over 1.5 million dollars in annual external funding.
Promoted to Professor in 2002.
6/94 to 6/98 BSW Program Director and Associate Professor, The University of North
Carolina at Greensboro (granted permanent tenure in 1994). Successfully
led BSW program to CSWE reaffirmation in 1997.
8/91 to 5/94 Assistant Professor, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro,
Department of Social Work.
8/87 to 5/91 Assistant Professor of Social Work, Indiana University East.
Acting Department Director (1990-91).
Gerontology Certificate Program Coordinator (1987-1991).
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Indiana University School of Social Work.
HONORS AND AWARDS
UNCG School of Health and Human Sciences Outstanding Teaching Award Nominee 2014,
2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
Outstanding Teaching Award, The National Society of Leadership and Success, 2014.
UNCG School of Human Environmental Sciences Outstanding Contributions Award, May 2011.
Board of Governors Outstanding Teaching Award, School of Human Environmental
Sciences, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2006.
National Association of Social Workers-NC Chapter Recognition Award for Service as Secretary
of the Board of Directors, 2006.
Senior Scholar, Council on Social Work Education, National Center for Gerontological Social
Work Education, 2006-07.
National Association of Social Workers, North Carolina Piedmont District Social Worker of the
Year, 2005.
Invited Participant, National Association of Social Work 2005 Congress, March, 2005.
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Gladys Strawn Bullard Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service, The University of North
Carolina at Greensboro, 2001.
National Institute of Mental Health-Social Work BPD Curriculum Module Development Award. 1997.
Outstanding Faculty Member Award, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Office of
Disability Services, 1997.
Alpha Rho Chapter, Alpha Delta Mu Distinguished Member Award, The University of North Carolina at
Greensboro, 1996.
Mary Frances Stone Outstanding Teaching Award, School of Human Environmental Sciences,
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1994.
Outstanding Faculty Member Award, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Office of Disability
Services, 1994.
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Summer Excellence Research Award, 1994.
Outstanding Academic Advisor Award, School of Human Environmental Sciences, The University of
North Carolina at Greensboro, 1993.
Volunteer Service Recognition Award, United Services for Older Adults, Greensboro, NC, 1992
and 1993.
Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Action/Older American Award, State of Indiana, 1991.
Service Appreciation Award, Indiana Area 9 Agency on Aging, Richmond, Indiana, 1991.
Human Service Faculty Leadership Award, Indiana University East, 1991.
Outstanding Volunteer Service Award, Young Womens Christian Association, Richmond,
Indiana, 1990.
Faculty Exceptional Service To Students Award, Indiana University East, 1989.
Outstanding Volunteer Service Award, Young Womens Christian Association, Richmond,
Indiana, 1989.
Presidential Fellowship Recipient, The Ohio State University, 1986-87.
The Ohio State University Alumni Research Scholarship Recipient, 1986.
Meriss Cornell Research Scholarship Recipient, The Ohio State University, 1986.
Hoosier of the Year; Indiana Employment and Training Association, 1983.
Outstanding Service Award, Indiana Employment and Training Association, 1983.
Outstanding Master of Social Work Graduate Award, Indiana University School of Social Work,
1979.
COURSES TAUGHT
SWK 215 Introduction to Social Work (BSW)
SWK 310 Social Welfare Policy & Services (BSW)
SWK 311 Human Behavior and Social Environment (BSW)
SWK 312 Social Environmental Analysis (BSW)
SWK 325 Research in Social Work Practice (BSW)
SWK 413/415 Social Work Field Internship and Seminar
SWK 451/551 Special Topics in Social Work (BSW and MSW)
SWK 522 Comparative Social Work Practice: Study Abroad in Glasgow Scotland
(BSW/MSW)
SWK 595 Information Technology in the Human Services (BSW/MSW)
SWK 605 Social Work in Administration (MSW)
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REVIEWER FOR SCHOLARLY JOURNALS
Family Relations, 2000-present.
Journal of Social Work Education, 1998-present.
Clinical Gerontologist, 1994-present.
Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 2002-2003.
Journal of Social Service Research, 1994-1997.
PUBLICATIONS
Books
1. Rife, J. (1995). Employment of the Elderly. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
2. Rife, J. (in development). Handbook of Community and Social Services for Seniors and
Their Families.
Peer-Reviewed Articles, Encyclopedia Monographs and Book Chapters
1. Poole, K., Pearson, F., Washington, T., Dyson, Y., Thull, M., Rife, J., & Moore,
W. (2019, in press). Reflections on Teaching and Learning in Field Education: A
Teacher-Scholar Model, Simmons College: Field Educator.
2. Poole, K., Rife, J., Moore, W., & Pearson, F. (2019). The Congregational Social
Work Education Initiative: Toward a Vision for Community Health Through
Religious Tradition and Philanthropy, pp. 77-87 in J. Poole and R. Wineburg
(eds). Religion, Welfare and Social Service Provision: Common Ground, MDPI.
3. Pearson, F. Poole, K., Moore, W., Moore, L., Rife, J. & Richburg, A. (2018). The
Congregational Social Work Education Initiative: A New Pathway in Field
Education and Community Partnership, Journal of Christianity and Social Work,
45 (1).
4. Poole, J., Pearson, F. Rife, J. & Moore, W. (2017). Innovating to Keep Pace: A
Ten Year Model for Group Interprofessional Field Placements. Simmons College
Field Educator, 7 (2), 1-12.
5. Pearson, A., Moore, W., Rife, J., Poole, J., & Moore, L., Reaves, A. (2017).
Reinventing Social Work Education and Service Delivery in Rural Areas: An
Interprofessional Case Study, Contemporary Rural Social Work, 8 (2), 63-76.
6. Poole, K., Rife, J., Moore, W., & Person, F. (May 27, 2016). The Congregational
Social Work Education Initiative: Toward a Vision for Community Health
Through Religious Tradition and Philanthropy, Religions, 7(6), 62;
doi:10.3390/rel7060062.
7. Moore, W., Poole, J., Pearson, F., Moore, L. & Rife, J (2015). Initiating New
Community and Field Education Partnerships: The Congregational Social Work
Education Initiative, Journal of Canadian Social Sciences, 11 (3), 1-12.
8. Poole, K, Rife, J., Pearson, F., Moore, L., Reeves, A., & Moore, W. (Fall, 2013).
Innovative Social Work Field Education in Congregational and Community-based
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Settings Serving Persons Fifty Five+: An Interdisciplinary Training Initiative for
BSW and MSW Students, Journal of Social Work and Christianity, 40, (4), 404-
421.
9. Poole, K., Rife, J., & Pearson, A. (2009). “Developing Community
Partnerships with Religiously Affiliated Organizations to Address Aging
Needs: A Case Study of the Congregational Social Work Education Initiative”,
Journal of Social Work and Christianity, 36 (2), 176-191.
10. Rife, J. (2007). “Infusion of Gerontology Content in 2005 and 2006 Bachelor and Master
of Social Work Accreditation Reports, A Content Analysis, Aging Times, 2 (1).
Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education, National Center for Gerontology
Education.
11. Rife, J. (2003, August). “The Value of Part-time Employment for Seniors”,
Commentary, Senior Life, 21-23.
12. Rife, J. (2001). “Mental Health Benefits Of Part Time Employment: A Case Study”,
Clinical Gerontologist: The Journal of Aging and Mental Health, 24 (3/4), 186-188.
13. Rife, J. (1999). “Use of Life Review Techniques to Assist Older Workers in Coping with
Job Loss and Depression", Clinical Gerontologist: The Journal of Aging and Mental
Health, 20 (1), 75-79.
14. Rife, J. (1998). Teaching Case Management in an Undergraduate Social Work Program:
A Curriculum Module, in National Institute of Mental Health/CSWE Task Force
Curriculum Final Report, Alexandria, VA: CSWE.
15. First, R., Rife, J. & Toomey, B. (1998). Homelessness in rural areas: Causes, patterns,
and trends. In L. Ginsberg (Ed.), Social Work in Rural Communities, (pp. 291-308)
Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education.
16. Rife, J. (1998). Teaching Case Management in an Undergraduate Social Work Program:
A Curriculum Module, Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 3 (2), 69-82.
17. Rife, J. (1997). Middle-aged and older women in the workforce. In J. Coyle (Ed.),
Handbook on Women and Aging, (pp. 93-111) Westport, CT: Greenwood Press.
18. Bibeau, D., Taylor, M., Rife, J., & Howell, K. (1997). “Reaching the Poor with Health
Promotion Through Community Free Clinics”, American Journal of Health Promotion,
12 (2), 87-89.
19. Rife, J. (1997). "Group Counseling Model for Helping Older Women Secure
Employment: Clinical Comments", Clinical Gerontologist: The Journal of Aging and
Mental Health, 18 (1), 43-47.
20. Rife, J., Scullion, T., Law, B., & Thombs, P. (1996). "Case Management With Families
Receiving Public Assistance: Results From An Empirical Evaluation". Journal of Family
Social Work, 1 (3), 49-66.
21. Bibeau, D., Howell, K., Rife, J., & Taylor, M. (1996). “The Role of a Community
Coalition in the Development of Health Services for the Poor and Uninsured”,
International Journal of Health Services, 26, 93-110.
22. First, R., Rife, J., & Toomey, B. (1995). Services to homeless families. In R. Edwards
(Ed.), Encyclopedia of Social Work, Volume 2, (pp. 1330-1346), Washington, DC:
National Association of Social Workers Press.
23. Rife, J. (1995). "Older Unemployed Women And Job Search Activity: The Role Of
Social Support", Journal of Women and Aging, 7 (3), 55-68.
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24. Rife, J. First, R., Belcher, J., Wheeler, D., and Johnson, J. (1995). "Redefining the
Health Care Needs Of Persons Who Are Homeless and Mentally Ill: Implications for
Diagnosis and Treatment", Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 19 (1), 1-9.
25. Rife, J. (1994). "Assessing Confusion and Depression Within the Context of Extended
Unemployment: The Use of Clinical Screening Instruments", Clinical Gerontologist: The
Journal of Aging and Mental Health, 15 (2), 67-70.
26. Rife, J. (1994). After 50: Employment and the older worker. In UNCG Bulletin, Spring
1994 (pp. 3-6) Greensboro, NC: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
27. Rife, J. and Belcher, J. (1994) "Assisting Older Workers to Become Reemployed:
Results From An Experimental Evaluation", Journal of Research on Social Work
Practice, 4 (1), 4-13.
28. First, R., Rife, J. and Toomey, B. (1994). "Rural Homelessness: Characteristics,
Patterns, and Trends", Social Work, 39 (1), 97-108.
29. Rife, J. (1994). "Adjustment to Unemployment Among Older Workers: Gender
Differences And The Use Of Social Support", Proceedings of the Southern
Gerontological Society Annual Meeting, 81.
30. Rife, J. & Belcher, J. (1993). "Social Support and Job Search Intensity Among Older
Workers: Implications for Employment Counselors" Journal of Employment Counseling,
30 (3), 98-107.
31. Rife, J. (1993). "Reducing Depression and Increasing the Job Placement Success of
Older Unemployed Workers", Clinical Gerontologist: The Journal of Aging and Mental
Health, 12 (1), 81-86.
32. Rife, J., Toomey, B., and First, R. (1992). "Homeless Families in Rural and Nonurban
Communities: Results From A Statewide Study", Journal of Human Services in the Rural
Environment, 16 (2), 5-11.
33. Rife, J. (1992). "Case Managers' Perceptions of Case Management Practice: Implications
for Educational Preparation", Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 16 (2), 149-164.
34. Rife, J. (1992). "A Group Practice Strategy for Helping Older Unemployed Women Find
Employment", Journal of Women and Aging, 4 (1), 25-38.
35. Rife, J., First, R., Toomey, B., and Royalty, L. (1992). "Preliminary Findings From A
Statewide Study of Homelessness and Mental Illness in Rural Areas", Rural Community
Mental Health, 19, 3-9.
36. Rife, J., First, R., Greenlee, R., Miller, L., and Feichter, M. (1991). "Case Management
with the Homeless Mentally Ill", Health and Social Work, 16 (1), 58-67.
37. First, R., Toomey, B., Rife, J., and Greenlee, R. (1991). "Homelessness and Federal
Grant-In-Aid Policy in the United States", Social Development Issues, 13 (1), 55-64.
38. Wagor, W. and Rife, J. (1991). "Providing In-Home Respite Care with Trained Older
Unemployed Workers", Clinical Gerontologist: The Journal of Aging and Mental Health,
10 (2), 90-93.
39. Rife, J. and Wagor, W. (1991). "In-Home Respite Care Provided by Trained Older
Unemployed Workers", 107th Indiana Academy of Science Annual Research Abstracts,
103.
40. First, R., Toomey, B., and Rife, J. (1991). "Rates and Patterns of Homelessness in Rural
Areas", Sociological Abstracts, Supplement 165, 2361, p. 13.
41. Rife, J. and First, R. (1990). "Case Management With The Homeless Mentally Ill:
Findings From An NIMH Demonstration Project" in NASMHPD Research Institute
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(Ed.) State Mental Health Service Systems Research, Arlington, VA: NASMHPD
Research Institute, 163-167.
42. Rife, J. (1990). "Social Support and Depression Among Older Unemployed Workers",
Clinical Gerontologist: The Journal of Aging and Mental Health, 10 (1) 42-45.
43. Rife, J. (1990). "Life Meaning and the Older Unemployed Worker", The International
Forum for Logotherapy, (2), 119-124.
44. First, R., Rife, J., and Kraus, S. (1990)."Case Management with People Who Are
Homeless and Mentally Ill: Preliminary Findings From An NIMH Demonstration
Project", Psychosocial Rehabilitation Journal, (2), 87-91.
45. Toomey, B., First, R., Rife, J., and Belcher, J. (1989). "Evaluating Community Care for
the Homeless Mentally Ill", Social Work Research, 25 (4), 21-26.
46. Rife, J. and Kilty, K. (1989). "Job Search Discouragement and the Older Worker:
Implications for Social Work Practice", Journal of Applied Social Sciences. 14 (1), 56-73.
47. Belcher, J. and Rife, J. (1989). "Social Breakdown Syndrome in Schizophrenia:
Implications for Treatment", Social Casework: The Journal of Contemporary Social
Work 70 (10), 611-616.
48. Rife, J., Toomey, B., and First, R. (1989). "Adjustment to Unemployment Among Older
Women", Affilia: The Journal of Women and Social Work, 4 (3), 65-77.
49. Rife, J. and First, R. (1989). "Discouraged Older Workers: An Exploratory Study", The
International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 29 (3), 195-203.
50. Rife, J. (1989). "NASW Indiana Chapter Membership Survey Results", The Indiana
Social Worker, 8 (5), 3-5.
51. Rife, J. (1989, February). "Helping the Unemployed Older Worker", Senior Life, 25-28.
52. Rife, J. (1989). "Depression, Self-Efficacy, and the Unemployed Older Adult", Clinical
Gerontologist: The Journal of Aging and Mental Health, 8 (4), 43-45.
53. Rife, J. (1988) "Employment: Understanding Job Search Discouragement in the Older
Worker", The Aging Connection: The Bi-Monthly Newspaper of the American Society on
Aging, IX (2), 11.
54. First, R., Toomey, B., and Rife, J. (1988). "Barriers to Continuity of Care for the
Homeless Mentally Ill", 1988 Continuing Medical Education Syllabus and Scientific
Proceedings of the American Psychiatric Association, Number 60D.
55. Rife, J. (1987). "Job Search Discouragement and Labor Market Withdrawal In Older
Unemployed Workers", The Gerontologist, 27, (October), 283A.
56. Rife, J. and Merves E. (1985). The use of media resources in social work education to
promote knowledge and skills in family dynamics and therapeutic practice. In E. Lange
(Ed.) Using Media To Promote Knowledge and Skills in Family Dynamics (pp. 76-81),
Dayton, Ohio: University of Dayton Center for Religious Telecommunications.
Applied Scholarship: Monographs and Commissioned Technical Reports
Each of the monographs or technical reports marked with an asterisk (*) are products of externally funded
research projects. These funded projects are listed in the section of this vita labeled “Externally Funded Grants and Contracts”.
1. Rife, J. (2006). Infusion of Gerontology Content in 2005 and 2006 Bachelor and Master
of Social Work Accreditation Reports: A CSWE Senior Scholar Project, Alexandria, VA:
The Council on Social Work Education.
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2. Rife, J. and Edwards, M. (principal authors), (Spring, 2005). Bachelor of Social Work
Program, Council on Social Work Education Reaccreditation Self-Study Report,
Greensboro, NC: University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
3. Rife, J. and Kirk, S. (principal authors), (Spring, 2004). Joint Master of Social Work
Program, Council on Social Work Education Reaccreditation Self-Study Report,
Greensboro, NC: North Carolina A&T State University and the University of North
Carolina at Greensboro.
4. Rife, J. and Kirk, S. (principal authors), (Spring, 2000). Joint Master of Social Work
Program, Council on Social Work Education Initial Accreditation Self-Study Report,
Greensboro, NC: North Carolina A&T State University and the University of North
Carolina at Greensboro.
5. Pruitt, C., Hurd, E., and Rife, J. (May, 1999). Bachelor of Science in Social Work Alumni
Outcome Study, Greensboro, NC: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
6.* Rife, J., Bailey, R., Khang, L., & Alman, K. (October, 1998). AmeriCorps ACCESS:
Final Report, Greensboro, NC: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
7.* Rife, J., Bailey, R., Khang, L., & Silver, S. (January, 1998). AmeriCorps ACCESS: 1998
Quarterly Program Evaluation Report 2, Greensboro, NC: The University of North
Carolina at Greensboro.
8.* Rife, J., Bailey, R., Khang, L., & Silver, S. (January, 1998). AmeriCorps ACCESS: 1998
Quarterly Program Evaluation Report 1, Greensboro, NC: The University of North
Carolina at Greensboro.
9.* Rife, J. and Bailey, R. (October, 1997). AmeriCorps ACCESS: 1997 Final Report,
Greensboro, NC: Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas.
10.* Rife, J. and Bailey, R. (April, 1997). AmeriCorps ACCESS: 1997 Quarterly Program
Evaluation Report 2, Greensboro, NC: Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas.
11.* Rife, J. and Bailey, R. (January, 1997). AmeriCorps ACCESS: 1997 Quarterly Program
Evaluation Report 1, Greensboro, NC: Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas.
12.* Rife, J. and Bailey, R. (November, 1996). AmeriCorps ACCESS: 1996 Final Report,
Greensboro, NC: Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas.
13.* Rife, J. and Scullion, T. (July, 1996). Opportunities for Families Fund: Final Report.
Greensboro, NC: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
14.* Rife, J. and Bailey, R. (April, 1996). AmeriCorps ACCESS: Quarterly Program
Evaluation Report 2, Greensboro, NC: Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas.
15.* Bailey, R. and Rife, J. (February, 1996). AmeriCorps ACCESS: Quarterly Program
Evaluation Report 1, Greensboro, NC: Lutheran Family Services in the Carolinas.
16.* Rife, J. and Scullion, T. (December, 1995). Opportunities for Families Fund: Evaluation
Report #8. Greensboro, NC: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
17. Sawyer, K. and Rife, J. (January, 1996). Characteristics of BSSW Majors in the UNCG
Department of Social Work, Greensboro, NC: The University of North Carolina at
Greensboro.
18. Rife, J. (November, 1995). A Portrait of Hispanic Community Characteristics, Needs
and Priorities in Forsyth County, North Carolina, Winston-Salem, NC: The Winston-
Salem Urban League.
19.* Rife, J. and Scullion, T. (September, 1995). Opportunities for Families Fund: Evaluation
Report #7. Greensboro, NC: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
20.* Rife, J. and Scullion, T. (June, 1995). Opportunities for Families Fund: Evaluation
Report #6. Greensboro, NC: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
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21. Teeters, C. and Rife, J. (1995). Employment and Education: Outcomes of a BSSW
Program. Greensboro, NC: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
22.* Rife, J. and Scullion, T. (March, 1995). Opportunities for Families Fund: Evaluation
Report #5. Greensboro, NC: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
23.* Rife, J. and Scullion, T. (January, 1995). Opportunities for Families Fund: Evaluation
Report #4. Greensboro, NC: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
24.* Rife, J. and Scullion, T. (January, 1995). Experiment in Self-Reliance, Inc. Internal
Evaluation Final Report. Greensboro, NC: The University of North Carolina at
Greensboro.
25.* First, R., Toomey, B., and Rife, J. (1994). Outside of the City: A Statewide Study of
Homelessness in Nonurban and Rural Areas. Columbus, Ohio: The Ohio State
University.
26.* Rife, J. and Scullion, T. (September, 1994). Opportunities for Families Fund: Evaluation
Report # 3. Greensboro, NC: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
27.* Rife, J. and Scullion, T. (June, 1994). Opportunities for Families Fund: Evaluation
Report #2. Greensboro, NC: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
28.* Rife, J. and Scullion, T. (May, 1994). Opportunities for Families Fund: Interim
Assessment Report on the Consumer Involvement Office, Greensboro, NC: The University
of North Carolina at Greensboro.
29.* Rife, J. and Scullion, T. (March, 1994). Opportunities for Families Fund: Evaluation
Status Report #1. Greensboro, NC: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
30.* Rife, J. and Scullion, T. (July, 1993). Family Investment Initiative: Final Evaluation
Report, Greensboro, NC: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
31.* Toomey, B., First, R., Stasny, E. and Rife, J. (June, 1993). Estimating Rates of
Homelessness in Non-Urban Areas, Columbus, Ohio: The Ohio State University.
32.* Rife, J., Johnson, J., Gillibrand, J., and Purpel, N. (July, 1993). Greensboro Urban
Ministry Clinic Final Report: Patient Characteristics and Needs, Greensboro, NC: The
University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
33.* Rife, J. and Scullion, T. (June, 1992). Family Investment Initiative: Formative Evaluation
Report, Greensboro, NC: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
34. Rife, J., Wagor, W. and Woodruff, H. (July, 1991). Evaluation of an In-home Respite
Care Program: Final Report, Richmond, Indiana: Indiana University East.
35.* Rife, J. and Royalty, L. (November, 1990). Rural Homelessness in Ohio: Allen County.
Columbus, Ohio: The Ohio State University.
36.* Rife, J., Royalty, L., and Kilgore, B. (November, 1990). Rural Homelessness in Ohio:
Logan County. Columbus, Ohio: The Ohio State University.
37.* Rife, J., Royalty, L., and Kilgore, B. (November, 1990). Rural Homelessness in Ohio:
Preble County. Columbus, Ohio: The Ohio State University.
38.* First, R., Toomey, B., and Rife, J. (November, 1990). Rural Homelessness in Ohio:
Preliminary Findings. Columbus, Ohio: The Ohio State University.
39.* Rife, J. and First, R. (April, 1990). Indiana Mobile Case Management Services
Demonstration Project: Final Evaluation Report. Indianapolis, Indiana: Indiana
Department of Mental Health.
40.* Rife, J. and Browne, C. (January, 1990). Evaluation of the 1988-89 Richmond
Community Schools Sixth Grade Zero Base Intervention Program, Richmond, Indiana:
Indiana University East.
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41.* Rife, J. and Haas, E. (July, 1989). Case Management In Indiana Area Agencies on Aging:
An Exploratory Study, Richmond, Indiana: Indiana University East.
42.* Kilty, K., Richardson, V., and Rife, J. (July, 1987). Gender Differences and Adjustment
to Retirement, Washington, DC: Andrus Foundation Publications/American Association
of Retired Persons.
43. Prevost, M. and Rife, J. (September, 1987). Needs and Perceptions of Indianapolis
Public Housing Residents in Four Communities: An Agenda For Planning and
Empowerment, Indianapolis, Indiana: Indiana University School of Social Work.
44. Toomey, B., Boettcher, R. and Rife, J. (May, 1986). Outcome Evaluation of an Advanced
Standing MSW Program: Educating Responsibly, Columbus, Ohio: The Ohio State
University.
Book Reviews
1. The Economics of Aging. Clinical Gerontologist: The Journal of Aging and Mental
Health, 2002, 24 (3/4), 193-194.
2. Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning. Clinical Gerontologist: The Journal of
Aging and Mental Health, 1999, 19 (4), in press.
3. Group Work with Elders. Clinical Gerontologist: The Journal of Aging and Mental
Health, 1999, 19, 3, 94-95.
4. Group Work with the Elderly. Clinical Gerontologist: The Journal of Aging and Mental
Health, 1998, 18, (3), 78-79.
5. Handbook on Employment and the Elderly. Clinical Gerontologist: The Journal of
Aging and Mental Health, 1997, 18, (2), 98-99.
6. Older People and Community Care. Clinical Gerontologist: The Journal of Aging and
Mental Health, 1996, 17 (3), 82-83.
7. Living on the Edge: The Realities of Welfare in America, by Mark Rank. Families in
Society, 1995, 76 (5), 323-324.
8. The Helper's Journey, by Dale C. Larson. Clinical Gerontologist: The Journal of Aging
and Mental Health, 1994, 15, (2), 98-99.
9. The Older Volunteer: An Annotated Biliography, by C. Neil Bull and Nancy D. Levine.
Clinical Gerontologist: The Journal of Aging and Mental Health., 1994, 15, (1).
10. Controversial Issues in Social Welfare Policy: Government and the Pursuit of Happiness,
by Carl P. Shelf, Families in Society, 1993, 74 (10), 628-629.
11. In-Home Care for Older People by Marcia G. Ory and Alfred P. Duncker (eds.), Clinical
Gerontologist: The Journal of Aging and Mental Health, 1993, 12 (4), 88-89.
12. Geriatric Case Management in Nursing Homes by S. Mercer, J. Garner, and J. Leon,
Clinical Gerontologist: The Journal of Aging and Mental Health, 1992, 12 (1), 100-102.
13. Aging, The Individual, and Society by G. Barrow, Clinical Gerontologist: The Journal of
Aging and Mental Health, 1991, 10 (1), 80-81.
14. The Halfway House: On The Road To Independence by S. Golomb and A. Kocsis, Social
Casework: The Journal of Contemporary Social Work, 1989, 70 (4), 254.
INTERNATIONAL, NATIONAL AND REGIONAL JURIED AND INVITED
PRESENTATIONS AND ABSTRACTS
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1. Rife, H. & Rife, J. (2011). Advocating for Our Profession in Health Care Settings, National
Association of Social Workers, North Carolina Chapter, Asheville, NC, November 18, 2011.
2. Rife, J., Poole, K., & Pearson, F. (2008). The Congregational Social Work Education
Initiative, American Society on Aging National Conference, Washington, DC, March 27,
2008.
3. Rife, J. “Infusion of Gerontology Content in 2005 and 2006 Bachelor and Master of Social
Work Accreditation Reports: A CSWE Senior Scholar Project”, The Council on Social Work
Education Gero-Ed Forum, Charleston, SC, February 3, 2007.
4. Rife, J., Moore, W., Poole, K., & Moore, C. (2007). The Congregational Social Work
Education Initiative, The Council on Social Work Education Gero-Ed Forum, Charleston,
SC, February 3, 2007, www.cswe.org/File.aspx?id=15395.
5. Rife, J. “Job Search Discouragement: Implications for Assisting Older Unemployed Women
Regain Employment” 4th Annual National Center for Gerontological Social Work Education
Gero-Ed Forum, Chicago, Illinois, February 18, 2006.
6. Rife, J. “Helping Older Unemployed Women Regain Employment: Implications for Social
Work Education”, Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Chicago,
Illinois, February 17, 2006.
7. Rife, J. “Historical Aspects of Social Welfare Developments in the United States, University
of Glasgow School of Social Work, Glasgow, Scotland, October 28, 2004.
8. Rife, J., Bailey, R., Elobeid, M., and Kelly, D. “Managing for Diversity: Implications for
Social Work Managers, National Association of Social Workers, North Carolina Chapter
Managers Institute, High Point, NC, June 8, 2002.
9. Rife, J. “A Social Work Response to the Needs of Recent Immigrants and Refugees,
University of Strathclyde, Department of Social Work, Glasgow, Scotland, March 12, 2002.
10. Rife, J. “Challenges Facing Volunteer Administrators” (keynote address), North Carolina
Volunteer Administrators Association, Greensboro, NC, June 7, 2001.
11. Rife, J. "Using Current Research To Teach Empirically-Based Mental Health Case
Management Practice to Undergraduate Students", 14th Annual Social Work Bachelor
Program Directors Conference, Portland, Oregon, October 25, 1996.
12. Rife, J. Scullion, T., Teeters, C. and Ball, R. "Strengthening Families and Children: Results
From A Family-Based Case Management Program in North Carolina", North Carolina
Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers Annual Program Meeting, Charlotte,
NC, November 4, 1994.
13. Rife, J. "Job Seeking Skills for Older Adults: Practical Approaches", The North Carolina
Older Workers Senior Employment Conference, Fayetteville, NC: September 23, 1994.
14. Law, R. Thombs, P., Scullion, T., and Rife, J. "The Family Investment Initiative", National
Association of Community Action Agencies Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA,
September 21, 1994.
15. Rife, J. and Scullion, T. "Empowering Women and Children: Results From A Family-Based
Case Management Program", National Association of Social Workers Annual Program
Meeting, Nashville, TN, October 19, 1994.
16. Rife, J. "Successful Stratagies for Helping Unemployed Older Workers to Become
Reemployed: Results from Two Empirical Studies", Region V Senior Employment
Symposium, United States Department of Labor, Chicago, Illinois, July 17, 1993.
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17. Rife, J. "Using Information Technology In Community Health Clinics: A Social Work
Model", National Association of Social Workers North Carolina Chapter Annual Conference,
Boone, North Carolina, October 16, 1992.
18. First, R., Toomey, B., Kunstmann, W., and Rife, J. "Social Policy for Strengthening Families
at Risk of Homelessness", 1992 World Congress on the Family, Columbus, Ohio, August 16,
1992.
19. Rife, J. "Measuring Program Effectiveness: A Practical Approach to Program Evaluation",
North Carolina Association of Community Action Agencies, High Point, North Carolina,
July 15, 1992.
20. Rife, J., First, R., and Greenlee, R. Rural Homelessness in Ohio: Characteristics, Patterns,
and Causes", National Institute on Social Work and Human Services in Rural Areas,
Morgantown, WV, June 28, 1992.
21. Rife, J., Toomey, B., and First, R. "Homelessness Among Families in Rural Areas: A Loss
of Community", Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Kansas City,
Missouri, March 1, 1992.
22. Rife, J. "Homelessness In Rural Areas: A One State Perspective", North Carolina Low
Income Housing Coalition Annual Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina, January 15, 1992.
23. Rife, J., Toomey, B., and Royalty, L. "Homeless Families In Ohio: Implications for
Advocacy", National Association for Family-Based Services, Fifth Annual Empowering
Families Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, December 5, 1991.
24. Wagor, W. and Rife, J. "In-Home Respite Care Provided by Trained Older Unemployed
Workers", Indiana Academy of Science, 107th Annual Meeting, University of Evansville,
Evansville, Indiana, November 7, 1991.
25. First, R., Toomey, B., and Rife, J. "Preliminary Findings on the Changing Patterns of
Homelessness in Rural Communities", National Rural Sociological Society Annual Meeting,
Columbus, Ohio, August 20, 1991.
26. Rife, J., First, R., Royalty, L., Kilgore, B., and Hungerford, G. "Preliminary Findings From A
Statewide Study of Homelessness and Mental Illness In Rural Areas", 1991 National
Association for Rural Mental Health Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, June 26, 1991.
27. Rife, J. "Case Management With Older Adults: Strategies and Issues", Indiana Governor's
Conference on Case Management, Nashville, Indiana, March, 28, 1991.
28. First, R., Rife, J., and Greenlee, R. "Rural Homelessness: Findings From A 1990 Statewide
Replication Study", Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, New
Orleans, LA, March 16, 1991.
29. Rife, J. "Homelessness in Rural Ohio: Selected Characteristics", National Association of
Social Workers, Indiana Chapter-Region 10 Annual Program Conference, Cambridge City,
Indiana, February 14, 1991.
30. Rife, J. and Kilgore, B. "Selected Health Characteristics of Homeless Adults in Rural Areas",
Ohio Department of Health Semi-Annual Nurses' Update Conference", Columbus, Ohio,
December 12, 1990.
31. First, R., Toomey, B., and Rife, J. "Homelessness and Social Policy: Results From Recent
Research", The Ohio State University 'Cities of the 1990's' Urban Affairs Conference",
Columbus, Ohio, September 17, 1990.
32. First, R. and Rife, J. "Homelessness in Ohio: Findings from Current Research", Ohio Public
Health Association, 65th Annual Meeting, Columbus, Ohio, May 17, 1990.
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33. Rife, J. "Case Management With Older Persons: Survey Results and Approaches in Other
States", State of Indiana Case Management Certification Task Force Conference, February
23, 1990.
34. First, R. and Rife, J. "Evaluation Findings from Two Demonstration Projects on Case
Management with the Severely Mentally Disabled", National Association of State Mental
Health Program Directors Research Institute, Arlington, Virginia, February 9, 1990.
35. LaFuze, J., Gardner, A., and Rife, J. "Professionals and Families Working to Benefit Persons
with Mental Illnesses", 1989 Indiana Governor's Conference on Mental Health, Indianapolis,
Indiana, December 6, 1989.
36. Rife, J., Koleski, R., and Haas, E. "Indiana Case Management Survey Results", 1989 Indiana
Governor's Conference on Aging, South Bend, Indiana, October 25, 1989.
37. Rife, J. "Homelessness: A National and Regional Demographic Portrait", Region 10, Indiana
State Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, Connersville, Indiana, March
28, 1989.
38. Rife, J., Wagor, W. and Shepherd, T. "In-Home Respite Care: Benefits for Care-Givers and
Providers", American Society on Aging, 35th Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., March 21,
1989.
39. Rife, J. and Suman, S. "Defining the Mission of Small Municipal Human Services Offices:
Implications for Planning", National Association of Social Workers, 1988 Annual Meeting of
the Profession, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 11, 1988.
40. Rife, J. "Older Worker Programs and Intervention Strategies", 1988 Indiana Governor's
Conference On Aging, Evansville, Indiana, October 25, 1988.
41. First, R., Toomey, B., and Rife, J. "Barriers to Continuity of Care for the Homeless Mentally
Ill, 141st Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association , Montreal, Quebec,
Canada, May 11, 1988.
42. Rife, J. and Belcher, J. "Understanding Job Search Discouragement in Older Unemployed
Workers: Results From an Empirical Investigation", American Society on Aging, 34th
Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, March 21, 1988.
43. First, R., Rife, J., and Taylor, M. "Mental Health Case Management Services for the
Homeless Mentally Ill: Barriers to Implementation and Service Delivery", Council on Social
Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, March 6, 1988.
44. Rife, J. "Job Search Discouragement and Labor Market Withdrawal In Older Unemployed
Workers", Gerontological Society of America, 40th Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington,
D.C., November 22, 1987.
45. First, R. and Rife, J. "Evaluating Mental Health Center Case Management Services for the
Seriously Mentally Ill Homeless, National Association of Social Workers, 1987 Annual
Meeting of the Profession, New Orleans, La, September 10, 1987.
46. Rife, J. "Assisting Older Unemployed Workers: Relationships Between Self-Efficacy, Job
Search Status, and Psychological Well-Being", Eleventh Annual Professional and Scientific
Ohio Conference on Aging, April 10, 1987, Akron, Ohio.
47. Rife, J. and Kilty, K. "The Unemployed Older Worker: Factors Which Predict Job Search
Discouragement and Withdrawal from the Labor Force", The National Association of Social
Workers, Ohio Chapter Annual Conference, March 20, 1987, Cincinnati, Ohio.
48. Rife, J. "Job Search Discouragement and the Older Worker: Implications for Research and
Practice", Ohio Welfare Conference, 96th Annual Forum, November 24, 1986, Cleveland,
Ohio.
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49. Rife, J. "Explaining Job Search Discouragement in Older Workers: Toward A Theoretical
Model of the Personal, Social, and Psychological Factors Which Explain Withdrawal From
Labor Market Participation", Ohio Gerontological Conference, April 4, 1986.
50. Kilty, K., Richardson, V., and Rife, J. "Gender Differences and Adjustment to Retirement",
Ohio Gerontological Conference, April 4, 1986.
51. Merves, E. and Rife, J. "The Use of Media in Social Work Education To Promote The
Development Of Knowledge And Skills In Family Dynamics And Therapeutic Practice",
University of Dayton, Conference On Media And Family Dynamics, May 4, 1985.
52. Kilty, K., Richardson, V., and Rife, J. "The Use of Computers in Social Work", The National
Association of Social Workers, Ohio Chapter Annual Conference, March 22, 1985.
53. Rife, J."Public Social Services In The United States: An Analysis Of The Title XX Program",
London Borough Of Camden Social Services Department, London England, April 17, 1979.
54. Rife, J. "The Administrative And Direct Service Interfaces Between Housing, Health Care,
and Social Services In Providing Continuity of Care Services To The Elderly In The London
Borough of Camden", Borough Of Camden Social Services Department, London England,
May 2, 1979.
INVITED LOCAL/REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
1, Rife, H. & Rife, J. Social Work and Advanced Directives, NASW-NC Guilford Program
Unit, January 18. 2015.
2. Rife, J. “Older Workers in North Carolina and Forsyth County: Challenges and
Opportunities”, Forsyth County Older Adult Planning Consortium, February 20, 2004.
3. Rife, J. “Guidance on Beginning an MSW Program, North Carolina State University,
Department of Social Work, February 10, 2004.
4. Rife, J. “Job Seeking Skills for Older Workers”, Senior Resources of Guilford, Greensboro,
NC, January, 29, 2003.
5. Rife, J. “National Older Workers Week: Celebrating the Contributions of Older Workers”,
Senior Resources of Guilford, Greensboro, NC, March, 2001.
6. Rife, J. “National Older Workers Week: Celebrating the Contributions of Older Workers”,
United Services for Older Adults Greensboro, NC, March 12, 1999.
7. Rife, J. “Labor Market Participation and Contributions of Older Workers”, Congregational
United Church of Christ, Greensboro, NC, March 3, 1999.
8. Rife, J. "Older Workers: Job Search Strategies and Interviewing Techniques", United
Services for Older Adults, Greensboro, NC, February 28, 1998.
8. Rife, J. "Older Workers: Job Search Strategies and Interviewing Techniques", United
Services for Older Adults, Greensboro, NC, August 15, 1997.
9. Rife, J. "Older Workers: Job Search Strategies and Interviewing Techniques", United
Services for Older Adults, Greensboro, NC, January 3, 1997.
10. Rife, J. "Older Workers: Job Search Strategies and Interviewing Techniques", United
Services for Older Adults, Greensboro, NC, November 15, 1996.
11. Rife, J. "Older Workers: Labor Market Obstacles and Opportunities", United Services for
Older Adults, Greensboro, NC, November 1, 1996.
12. Rife, J. "1996 Welfare Reform: The Impact Upon Legal Immigrants", Lutheran Family
Services AmeriCorps ACCESS Program, Guilford College, Greensboro, NC, September 23,
1996.
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13. Rife, J. "Leadership Styles, Assessment, and Community Change", Lutheran Family Services
AmeriCorps ACCESS Program, Guilford College, Greensboro, NC, August, 23, 1996.
14. Rife, J. "North Carolina Public Social Services--Eligibility Provisions for Immigrants and
Refugees", Lutheran Family Services AmeriCorps ACCESS Program, Greensboro, NC,
December 18, 1995.
15. Rife, J. "The Joint Master of Social Work Program: History and Current Status", Guilford
County Program Unit of the National Association of Social Workers North Carolina Chapter,
Greensboro, NC, March 21, 1995.
16. Rife, J. "Hispanic Community: Characteristics, Needs, and Priorities", Winston-Salem
Urban League, Winston-Salem, NC, November 21, 1995.
17. Rife, J. "Older Workers: Job Search Strategies and Interviewing Techniques", United
Services for Older Adults, Greensboro, NC, July 19, 1994.
18. Rife, J. "Older Workers: Labor Market Obstacles and Opportunities", United Services for
Older Adults, Greensboro, NC, June 27, 1994.
19. .Rife, J. and Scullion, T. "Family Support and Self-Sufficiency Strategies for Community
Action Agencies", WAGES Workshop, Goldsboro, NC, May 27, 1994.
20. Rife, J. "Multidisciplinary Approaches to Case Management With Homeless Persons",
Greensboro Urban Ministry Homelessness Workshop, Greensboro, NC, May 17, 1994.
21. Rife, J. "Assisting the Older Unemployed Worker: Research Findings and Practical
Strategies", United Services for Older Adults, Greensboro, NC, August 3, 1993.
22. Rife, J. "Designing and Implementing a Patient Information System in Free Community
Health Clinics", Greensboro Urban Ministry Clinic Volunteer Workshop, November 12,
1992.
23. Rife, J. "Selected Health and Social Characteristics of Greensboro Urban Ministry Clinic
Patients", Greensboro Urban Ministry Orientation Meeting For Community Volunteers,
Greensboro, NC, September 9, 1992.
23. Rife, J. "Methodologies for Counting Homeless Persons to Meet HUD CHAS
Requirements", Durham Affordable Housing Coalition Community Resource Meeting,
Durham, North Carolina, April 24, 1992.
24. Rife, J. "Job Seeking Strategies During A Recession" The Carolina Network for Older
Workers Conference, Greensboro, NC, March 24, 1992.
25. Rife, J. "Job Seeking Skills and the Older Worker", United Services for Older Adults
Training Workshop, Greensboro, NC, September and December, 1991.
26. Rife, J. "Rural Homelessness and Survey Research", The Ohio State University, College of
Social Work Doctoral Seminar, Columbus, Ohio, November 15, 1991 (panel member).
27. Rife, J. "Homeless Families In Rural Areas", The University of North Carolina at
Greensboro, Department of Child Development and Family Relations Luncheon, October 11,
1991.
28. Rife, J. "Job Seeking Strategies for Older Unemployed Workers", Area 9 Agency on Aging
Annual Title V Program Workshop, Richmond, Indiana, June 24, 1991.
30. Rife, J. "Case Management Models in Mental Health", Dunn Center Community Support
Advisory Board, Richmond, Indiana, September 7, 1990.
31. Rife, J. "Future Trends in Aging and Community-Based Services for the Rural Elderly", City
of Richmond, Home Companion Program Workshop, October 3, 1989.
32. Rife, J. and Williams, R. "Respite Care Training Workshop", Indiana University East, August
3, 1989. Workshop Presented To Train In-Home Respite Care Employees From The Area 9
Agency on Aging, Richmond, Indiana.
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33. Rife, J. "NIMH Mobile Case Management: Preliminary Evaluation Results", Northwest
Indiana Homeless Task Force Annual Luncheon, Hammond, Indiana, June 15, 1989.
34. Rife, J. "Effective Listening Skills For Working With Older Adults", City of Richmond
Assistance to the Homebound Program Workshop, June 6, 1989.
35. Rife, J. "Homelessness In Indiana: Selected Findings", Richmond Indiana Task Force on
Homelessness, Richmond, Indiana, March 16, 1989.
36. Rife, J. "Providing Respite Care: Adult Day Care and In-Home Programs", American
Association of University Women (Richmond, Indiana Chapter-Aging Studies Group),
November 22, 1988.
37. Rife, J. "Programs and Policy Choices: Working with Unemployed Older Workers", WHON
(Richmond) Issues and Answers Radio Talk Show, August 12, 1988.
38. Rife, J. and Williams, R. "Respite Care Training Workshop", Indiana University East, July
14, 1988.
39. Rife, J. "Justice For All-A Panel Discussion", Earlham College Justice For All Program,
November 17, 1987
40. Rife, J. "Homelessness and Chronic Mental Illness: Preliminary Results From A National
Institute of Mental Health Study on Homelessness", Wayne County Community Services
Council, October 18, 1987.
41. Rife, J. "Job Search Discouragement and Self-Efficacy: Using Job Club Techniques to Assist
the Older Unemployed Worker", Ohio Chapter of Forty Plus, Inc., July 15, 1986.
EXTERNALLY FUNDED GRANTS & CONTRACTS
1. 2007-2018 Co-Investigator, Congregational Social Work Education Initiative. This project
trains BSW and MSW students in gerontological practice through preservice training and
field internships in central North Carolina congregational faith-based settings ($380,000).
With Prof. K. Jay Poole (PI), and Prof. Ann Pearson (Director).
2. 1997-2006. Co-Investigator--AmeriCorps ACCESS. This Corporation for National Service
funded project provided community development, employment and social service
assistance to immigrant and refugee communities (Latino, African, Hmong, Cambodian,
Lao, Montagnard, and Vietnamese) in North Carolina. (8 year funding amount:
$4,800,000) With Raleigh Bailey, Ph.D.
3. 1998-2000. Principal Investigator—NC Child Welfare Collaborative, UNCG Contract.
This project provided training to MSW students in child protective services, adoptions
and foster care ($767,000); Project continues presently under supervision of Susan
Dennison, MSW and trains 18-20 students annually in child welfare practice.
4. 1998-1999. Co-Investigator--Family Violence Prevention in Immigrant Families. Funded
by the NC Department of Human Resources, this project examined the causes of stress
and violence such as post-traumatic stress disorder and underemployment in refugee
families and provided training and technical assistance to prevent domestic violence
among refugee families in North Carolina. ($24,935) With Jacalyn Claes, Ph.D. and
Raleigh Bailey, Ph.D.
5. 1994-1995. Principal Investigator--YouthBuild Planning and Evaluation Project. This City
of Greensboro, NC funded project involved the development of a case management
model and evaluation plan for serving unemployed homeless youth. Results from this
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planning contract became part of a federal funding application to HUD. ($13,728); With
T.B. Scullion, Ph.D.
6. 1994. Principal Investigator--Social Work Educational Traineeships in Child Welfare. This
North Carolina State Educational Assistance Authority funded project provided paid
traineeship opportunities for BSW students. Research focused on student learning
outcomes as part of the traineeship process. ($16,000); With Carolyn Moore, MSW and
Elisabeth Hurd, Ph.D.
7. 1993-1995. Principal Investigator--Opportunities for Families. This Z. Smith
Reynolds/Forsyth County North Carolina funded project examined the impact of systems
change strategies and direct service case management interventions upon unemployed,
homeless, and welfare-dependent families with the goal of increasing family self-
sufficiency. ($65,000); With T.B. Scullion, Ph.D.
8. 1993. Principal Investigator--Program Evaluation of Experiment in Self-Reliance, Inc. This
project facilitated the internal evaluation of a community action agency's programs by
board members of the agency. ($1,100); With T.B. Scullion, Ph.D.
9. 1992-1993. Principal Investigator--Program Evaluation of Family Investment Initiative.
This Kate B. Reynolds Foundation funded project evaluated an intensive case
management service delivery program designed to increase the economic self-sufficiency
of low income families. ($20,000); With T.B. Scullion, Ph.D.
10. 1990. Co-Investigator--Rural Homelessness in Ohio. This National Institute of Mental
Health (NIMH) R01 funded project examined the needs of homeless persons in 21 rural
counties over a six month period during 1990-91 ($354,000); With B. Toomey, Ph.D. and
R. First, Ph.D.
11. 1988-1990. Co-Investigator--Homelessness and the Chronically-Mentally Ill in Lake
County, Indiana. This three year NIMH-funded research project evaluated mobile case
management service delivery to the homeless mentally ill in an urban northwest Indiana
service delivery area. ($45,000); With R. First, Ph.D.
12. 1989. Principal Investigator-Case Management in Indiana Area Agencies on Aging. This
statewide study funded by the Indiana AAAA sampled the perceptions of case managers
in Area Agencies on Aging regarding the goals and functions of case management in
work with older persons. The study achieved an 82% response rate of all case managers
in Indiana who work in Area Agencies on Aging. ($1,350)
13. 1988. Co-Investigator-Evaluation of Richmond Community Schools Zero Base Drop-Out
Program. This funded study, using a quasi-experimental design, examined differences
between at-risk 6th grade students and traditional 6th grade students on the variables of
learning achievement, self-concept, personal control orientation, and parental child-
rearing behaviors. ($2,200); With Carol Browne, Ph.D.
14. 1988. Co-Investigator. Employee Child Care: Results From An Exploratory Investigation.
This study, using an exploratory-descriptive survey methodology, examined the perceived
need for a city-sponsored employee child care program by interviewing 179 employees of
the City of Richmond, Indiana. ($8,000)
15. 1987. Principal Investigator. Job Search Discouragement and Unemployed Older Workers.
This study, using a static group comparison design, examined differences based on gender
and job search status in a sample of 150 men and women, over age 50, who were
unemployed and wanted to work full-time. The study was funded by The Ohio State
University Research Foundation. ($10,000)
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TO THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL
WORKERS, THE COUNCIL ON SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION, AND OTHERS
University of Tennessee Board of Regents, External Review of Proposed MSW Program, 2008,
2010.
Council on Social Work Education Certified Accreditation Site Review Team Member, 2005-
2011.
Council on Social Work Education APM Presentation Abstract Review Committee, 2002, 2003,
2004, 2005, 2006
Council on Social Work Education APM Regional Planning Committee, 2001 and 2002
National Association of Social Workers, Secretary of the NC Chapter Board of Directors, 2004-06
National Association of Social Workers, NC Chapter Board of Directors, 2002-04
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND CONSULTATION
2007-2010 Member of the Board of Directors, Presbyterian Counseling Center,
Greensboro, NC (Board Chairperson, 2008-10)
2004-06 Secretary, National Association of Social Workers-NC Chapter Board of
Directors
2004-06 Member, State Recognition and Awards Committee, National Association of
Social Workers-North Carolina Chapter.
2002-05 Chairperson, United Services for Older Adults, Senior Aides Program,
Advisory Board, Greensboro, NC
2002-04 Member of the Board of Directors, National Association of Social Workers-
North Carolina Chapter
1995-02 Member of the Advisory Board, United Services for Older Adults, Senior
Aides Program, Greensboro, NC
1997-01 Member, State Recognition and Awards Committee, National Association of
Social Workers-North Carolina Chapter.
1996-02 Consultant and Workshop Facilitator, United Services for Older Adults, Senior
Aides Program.
1995-96 Consultant, Guilford College Americorps Homelessness Tutoring program.
1995-96 Consultant, Winston-Salem Housing Authority, Homelessness Services
Evaluation Project
1995-96 Member, State Financial and Budgetary Affairs Committee, National
Association of Social Workers-North Carolina Chapter.
1995 Evaluation Consultant, Lutheran Family Services Americorps ACCESS
project.
1994-95 Secretary, North Carolina Social Work Deans and Directors Association.
1993-95 Secretary, National Association of Social Workers, Guilford County Program
Unit, Greensboro, NC.
1993-95 Member, State Recognition and Awards Committee, National Association of
Social Workers-North Carolina Chapter.
1992-95 Secretary of the Advisory Board, United Services for Older Adults, Senior
Aides Program, Greensboro, NC
1993 Consultant, Durham Affordable Housing Coalition, Durham, NC.
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1991-93 Member, State Leadership Identification Committee, National Association of
Social Workers-North Carolina Chapter.
1991-93 Member, State Membership Committee, National Association of Social
Workers-North Carolina Chapter.
1991-92 Advisory Board Member, United Services for Older Adults, Senior Aides
Program, Greensboro, NC
1991-92 Consultant and Workshop Leader, United Services for Older Adults,
Greensboro, NC
1991-92 Consultant, Greensboro Urban Ministries Health Clinic
1990-91 Secretary/Treasurer, Indiana Association of Social Work Educators (IASWE)
1990-91 Committee Member, National Association of Social Workers Indiana State
Chapter Nominations Committee
1990-91 Consultant, Indiana Youth Institute, Governmental Services Division
1990-91 President, Wayne County Human Services Administrator's Forum
1990-91 Member, Dunn Community Mental Health Center, Community Support
Program Advisory Board
1988-91 Advisory Board Member, Reid Memorial Hospital Home Services Advisory
Board
1988-91 Advisory Board Member, Area 9 Council on Aging and Chairperson, Case
Management and In-Home Services Committee
1988-91 Membership Chairperson, National Association of Social Workers, Indiana
Region 10
1988-89 President, Wayne County Community Service Council
1988-89 Member, Greater Richmond Progress Committee, Adolescent Pregnancy
Task Force
1987-89 Member, Wayne County Community Service Council Board of Directors
1987-89 Volunteer, YWCA Worker Opportunities of Wayne Job Search Workshop
Presenter
1984-85 Member, The Ohio State University Task Force on Homelessness
1981-83 Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors, Indiana Employment and
Training Association
UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL, AND DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE (UNCG)
2017-2019 Member, UNCG Faculty Senate Grievance Committee
2016-17 and 2019 Member, School of Health and Human Sciences Promotion and Tenure
Committee
2016-17 Member, Gerontology Program Review Committee
2015 Member, HHS Graduate Programs SCAN Committee
2013-17 Co-Chair, BSW Field Instruction Program Committee
2012-13 Co-Chair, JMSW Director Search Committee
2012-13 Chair, School of Health and Human Sciences Promotion and Tenure
Committee
2011-12 Chair, School of Health and Human Sciences Faculty Assembly
2011-12 Chair, School of Health and Human Sciences Transition Governance
Committee
2011-14 Chair and Member, UNCG Faculty Senate Grievance Committee
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2010-11 Chair, Department of Nutrition Chairperson Search Committee
2010-11 Member, UNCG NCAA Reaccreditation Committee
2010-11 Member, UNCG Restructuring Committee
2009-11 Co-chair, UNCG Student (SWOT) Retention Committee
2009-10 Chair, UNCG SECC Committee
2009-11 Member, UNCG Athletics Appeal Committee
2008-09 Member, UNCG Strategic Planning Committee
2007-09 Member, UNCG Academic Policies and Regulations Committee
2008-11 Member, UNCG Institutional Effectiveness Committee
2006-10 Member, UNCG Enrollment Management Committee (chair in 07-10)
2006-11 Member, UNCG Advisory Council on Intercollegiate Athletics
2006-07 Chair, HES Computing Consultant Search Committee
2006-07 Chair, HES Director of Student Services Search Committee
2006-07 Chair, Department of Social Work Search Committee
2007-09 Member, UNCG Enrollment Management Committee
2007-09 Member, Academic Technology Computing Committee
2005-06 Member, UNCG Office of Disability Services Review Committee
2003-04 HES Stone Wing Renovation Planning Committee
2002-03 Member, HES Outstanding Teaching Award Committee
2002-03 Co-Chair, University Faculty Senate Budget Committee
2001-02 Member, University Faculty Senate Budget Committee
2001-02 Member, HES Workload Guidelines Committee
2001-02 Chair, HES Academic Professional Track Review Committee
2000-02 Member, UNCG SACS Academic Outreach Subcommittee
1998-01 Member, School of Human Environmental Sciences Administrative Council
1999-00 Member, HES Dean’s Search Committee
1998-99 Member, HES Student Aid, Scholarships, and Awards Committee
1997-98 Chair, Social Work Search Committee for Department Chairperson
1997-98 Member, HES Outstanding Teaching Award Committee
1997-98 Chair, Department of Social Work Faculty Promotion and Tenure Committee
1997-98 Member, HES Student Aid, Scholarships, and Awards Committee
1997-98 Chair, Department of Social Work BSSW Committee
1997-98 Member, Library Serials Screening Committee
1997-98 Member, University Library Committee
1997-98 Departmental Library Resources Representative
1996-97 Member, UNC-GA Task Force on Community College Transfer Students
1996-97 Chair, HES Student Aid, Scholarships, and Awards Committee
1996-97 Chair, Department of Social Work BSSW Committee
1996-97 Member, HES Dean Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee
1996-97 Member, Library Serials Screening Committee
1996-97 Member, University Library Committee
1996-97 Departmental Library Resources Representative
1995-96 Chair, HES Outstanding Teaching Award Committee
1995-96 Departmental Library Resources Representative
1995-96 Chair, Department of Social Work BSSW Committee
1995-96 Chair, Department of Social Work Search Committee
1995-96 Faculty Advisor, Alpha Delta Mu Honor Society
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1995-96 Member, Library Serials Screening Committee
1995-96 Member, University Library Committee
1995-96 Member, HES Student Aid, Scholarships, and Awards Committee
1994-95 Chair, Department of Social Work Search Committee
1994-95 Co-Chair, Joint MSW Curriculum Committee
1994-95 Chair, University Library Committee
1994-95 Chair, HES Dean's Search Committee
1994-95 Faculty Advisor, Alpha Delta Mu Honor Society
1994-95 Chair, Department of Social Work Faculty Affairs Committee
1994-95 Member, HES Student Aid, Scholarships, and Awards Committee
1993-94 Co-Chair, Joint MSW Curriculum Committee
1993-94 Chair, University Library Committee
1993-94 Faculty Advisor, Alpha Delta Mu Honor Society
1993-94 Chair, HES Student Aid, Scholarships, and Awards Committee
1993-94 Co-Chair, Department of Social Work Search Committee
1992-93 Chair, HES Student Aid, Scholarships, and Awards Committee
1992-93 Faculty Advisor, Alpha Delta Mu (Alpha Rho Chapter)
1992-93 Member, University Library Committee
1992-93 Member, HES Outstanding Teaching Award Committee
1991-92 Member, HES Outstanding Teaching Award Committee
1991-92 Member, HES Student Aid, Scholarships, and Awards Committee
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
National Association of Social Workers