CURRICULUM VITAE For STEPHEN E. KAUFFMAN, Ph.D.
Center For Social Work Education Widener University, Chester PA (610) 499-1284 Email [email protected]
EDUCATION 1992 Ph.D., Social Work, Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, PA. Dissertation: The causes of conflict and methods of resolution in a citizen participation program: A case study of the Lipari Landfill Superfund Site.
1987 M.S.W., George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, MO.
1982 B.A., University of the South, Sewanee, TN. Religious Studies Major.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Lynback Award Nominee (2017), Widener University Community Service Award (2017), United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania (http://www.widener.edu/news-events/news-archive/2017/unitedway.aspx) Outstanding Alumni (2015), Bryn Mawr Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research Teagle Foundation Scholar (2012). Academic Service-Learning Faculty Development Program Fellow (2010-) Widener University. Sabbatical Award (2008). Widener University. Phi Alpha Honor Society (2007). Nominated by students. Dedicated Membership Award (2002). Chester Housing Authority. Resolution of Thanks (1999). Council of Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Sabbatical Award (1998). Widener University. Outstanding Teacher Award (1995). School of Human Service Professions, for Excellence in Teaching. Marion Hathaway Award (1988). Bryn Mawr College in Recognition of High Academic Achievement.
Kauffman, 1 EMPLOYMENT-TEACHING
Widener University-Chester, PA
2015- Professor, Center for Social Work Education. 1998-2015 Associate Professor, Center for Social Work Education. 1991-1997 Assistant Professor, Center for Social Work Education. 1990-1991 Adjunct Instructor, Center for Social Work Education.
Courses Taught (Various terms)
Graduate Social Problem Analysis (Ph.D.) Advanced Quantitative Methods (Ph.D.) Quantitative Methods (Ph.D.) Research Methods Ph.D. Research Methods MSW. Social Welfare Policy: History and Analysis Social and Economic Justice I Social Welfare Policy: PolicyPractice 010 Occupational/Environmental Health Policy Evaluation of Practice Social Work Practice with Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Social Work Ph.D. Organizations and Communities Social and Economic Justice II Program Evaluation
Undergraduate Introduction to Social Welfare Senior Research Social Welfare Policy Development Social Impacts of Environmental Problems Honors Colloquium
University and Community Service (Various terms)
University Committee on Academic Affairs -Vice Chair Committee on Faculty Affairs -Vice Chair Kauffman, 2 Committee on Student Learning Assessment Sub-committee on General Education Assessment Computing Services Committee Technical & Instructional Resources Student Services Committee -Vice Chair Civic Engagement Assessment Group Experiential Learning Assessment Group Civic Engagement Council Vision : Metropolitan Sub-committee Vision : Assessment & Accountability -Committee Co-Chair Vision Scholarship Committee Community Engagement Advisory Group Project Pericles University Assessment Carnegie Classification Group Middle States Educational Assessment Budget, Planning, and Assessment -Vice Chair Strategic Planning Committee, GO Team Honors Program Committee-including the development of the Middle States self-study review research protocols
School of Human Services Professions Vice Chair of Faculty Committee for Promotion, Academic Freedom, and Tenure -Chair Committee on Academic Affairs -Chair Committee on Faculty Affairs -Chair Ad hoc Bylaw Committee Ad hoc Committee on Merit Doctoral Examination Committee Ph.D. Dissertation reader
College of Arts and Sciences Committee for Promotion, Academic Freedom, and Tenure Pew Lecture Series Committee
Center for Social Work Education
Kauffman, 3 CSWE Program Analyst MSW Curriculum Committee Academic Affairs Committee Ad Hoc Committee on Reaffirmation BSW & MSW Doctoral Committee-w/ the development of the needs assessment Ph.D. Committee Committee for Promotion, Academic Freedom, and Tenure Committee on Faculty Affairs, -Chair Curriculum and Planning Committee Curriculum Committee -Co-chair Policy Committee MSW Student Organization Faculty Liaison BSW & MSW Student Advocate Committee on Continuing Education Committee on Admissions Ad Hoc Settlement House Committee Ad Hoc Faculty Search Committee
Bryn Mawr College-Bryn Mawr, PA
1989-91 Instructor, Bryn Mawr College, Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. Classes taught: Research Methodology, Social Policy, Social Theory, and Data Analysis for the M.S.W. program.
1988-89 Teaching Assistant, Bryn Mawr College, Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. Responsibilities included: Instruction in Main-frame and PC computer skills for students in Master's level research and data analysis classes.
SCHOLARSHIP
Publications: Books
Poulin, J. & Kauffman, S. (proposal in review). Practice Informed Research: Developing Research Proposals Aimed at Improving Social Work Services. New York: Springer.
Publications: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles & Book Chapters
Kauffman, 4 Stoeffler, S., & Kauffman, S. (in review). Poverty attribution among social work faculty. Submitted to The Journal of Social Work Education.
Kauffman, S. (in press). Policy practice: How policy is made.. Chapter 11 of Poulin, J., (Ed.), Social Work Practice: A Competency-Based Approach. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole, an imprint of Wadsworth Group, a division of Thompson Learning, Inc.
Kauffman, S. (in press). Policy practice: How to conduct policy practice. Chapter 12 of Poulin, J., (Ed.), Social Work Practice: A Competency-Based Approach. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole, an imprint of Wadsworth Group, a division of Thompson Learning, Inc.
Barnett, M. & Kauffman, S. (in press). Assessing Organizations and Communities. Chapter in Poulin, Matis & Witt The Social Work Field Placement: A Competency Based Approach. New York: Springer.
Kauffman, S. & Barnett, M. (in press). Intervening with Clients; Organizations and Communities. Chapter in Poulin, Matis & Witt The Social Work Field Placement: A Competency Based Approach. New York: Springer.
Gilin, B., & Kauffman, S. (2015). Strategies for Teaching about Trauma to Social Work Students. Journal of Teaching in Social Work.
Kauffman, S. (2009). Generalist practice with public assistance recipients. Chapter in Poulin, J., (Ed.), Strengths based generalist practice: A collaborative approach (3rd ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole, an imprint of Wadsworth Group, a division of Thompson Learning, Inc.
Kauffman, S. (2009). Generalist practice with organizations. Chapter in Poulin, J., (Ed.), Strengths based generalist practice: A collaborative approach (3rd ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole, an imprint of Wadsworth Group, a division of Thompson Learning, Inc.
Poulin, J., Silver, P., & Kauffman, S. (2007). An Integrated Approach to Program Conceptualization, Curriculum Analyses, Outcome Assessment. Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 13(1), 81-99.
Poulin, J., Silver, P., & Kauffman, S. (2006). Serving the Community and Training Social Workers: Service Outputs and Student Outcomes. Journal of Social Work Education, 42(1).
Kauffman, S. (2005). Generalist practice with economically disadvantaged clients and communities. Chapter in Poulin, J., (Ed.), Strengths based generalist practice: A collaborative approach (2nd ed.). Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole, an imprint of Wadsworth Group, a division of Thompson Learning, Inc.
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Kauffman, S. (2000). The urban poor: Personal, social, and political dimensions of the problem. Chapter in Poulin, J., (Ed.), Generalist social work practice. New York: Peacock.
Kauffman, S. (2000). Definitions of Superfund success. Tulane Studies in Social Welfare, 21-22, pp.229-244.
Kauffman, S., Silver, P., & Poulin, J. (1999). Gender differences in attitudes about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Chapter in Kirk, S. (Ed.) Social work research methods: Building knowledge for practice. Washington, DC: NASW.
Kaye, L.W., Alexander, L.B., and Kauffman, S. (1999). Factors contributing to job quality and satisfaction among ethnically diverse, low-income, elderly part- timers. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 31(1/2), pp.143-166.
Kauffman, S., & Poulin, J. (1998). Citizen participation models. Crisis in the Human Services: National and International Issues. Selected papers from a conference held at the University of Cambridge, September 1996. University of Lincolnshire & Humberside, pp. 48-57.
Kauffman, S., Silver, P., & Poulin, J. (1998). Gender differences in attitudes about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Social Work, 42(3), pp.231-243.
Kauffman, S., & Poulin, J. (1996). Coherency among substance abuse models. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 23(3), pp.161-172 .
Kauffman, S. (1995). Conflict management in citizen participation programs: The Lipari landfill Superfund site. Journal of Community Practice, 2(2), pp.33- 54.
Poulin, J. & Kauffman, S. (1995). Citizen participation in prevention activities: Path model II. Journal of Community Psychology, 23, pp.234-249.
Kauffman, S., & Poulin, J. (1994). Citizen participation in prevention activities: A path model. Journal of Community Psychology, 22, pp.359-364.
Publications: Non-Peer Reviewed Book Chapters
Kauffman, S. (2011). Measuring the impact of university civic engagement: Model components and methods. Civic Engagement at Widener, Ledoux, M. Wilhite, S. & Silver, P (eds).
Poulin, J., Kauffman, S. & Silver, P. (2007). Serving the Community And Training Students: Challenges and Lessons from a University Sponsored
Kauffman, 6 Human Service Agency. Metropolitan Universities Journal, 18(2), pp. 94-112.
Goldberg-Glen, R., & Kauffman, S. (2000). Grandparent caregivers in subsidized housing: Access and barriers to service. Chapter in Goldberg-Glen, R. (Ed.), Grandparents raising grandchildren. New York: Springer.
Kauffman, S. (1998). Superfund showdown: The management of conflict between the EPA and community activist groups. Case study in Confronting public health risks. Sage Publications.
Kauffman, S. (1994). Citizen participation in environmental decisions: Policy, reality, and considerations for community organizing. Chapter in The global environmental crisis: Implications for social welfare and social work. Avebury Press.
Kauffman, S., & Walters, C. (1994). Putting the environment into human behavior and the social environment. Chapter in The global environmental crisis: Implications for social welfare and social work. Avebury Press.
Presentations: Peer Reviewed
Kauffman, S. & Wyatt, J. (accepted for presentation). When the best laid plans fail; the role of past experiences in distressed communities. Coalition of Metropolitan Colleges and Universities 2019 Conference, Philadelphia, October..
Wyatt, J. & Kauffman, S. (accepted for presentation). Community Research Advisory Groups as a method to increase the value of, and participation in community research activities. Coalition of Metropolitan Colleges and Universities 2019 Conference, Philadelphia, October..
Kauffman, S. (2017). Future context of Social Work Practice Presentation at the Coalition of Metropolitan Colleges and Universities 2017 Conference, Denver, September.
Kauffman, S. (2016). Beyond the tipping point: Global trends and the implications for social policy. Global Social Work: Kutztown University.
Mejia, L., & Kauffman, S. (2015). Applying the Sanctuary Model to the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood. Reimagining Health in Cities: New Directions in Urban Health Research and Action. Drexel University.
Kauffman, S. (2014). Alumni civic engagement: The carry-over from student to citizen. Presentation at the Coalition of Metropolitan Colleges and Universities 2014 Conference, Syracuse, October.
Kauffman, 7 Hiraesave, S., & Kauffman, S. (2014). Faculty Participation in Civic Engagement and Service Learning Activities: Correlates and Consequences. Presentation at the Coalition of Metropolitan Colleges and Universities 2014 Conference, Syracuse, October.
Kauffman, S., &, Pickron-Davis, M. (2013). Organizational partners of civic engagement projects. Presentation at the Coalition of Metropolitan Colleges and Universities 2013 Conference, Louisville, October.
Kauffman, S., &, Pickron-Davis, M. (2013). Anchor institutions for community development. Presentation at the Eastern Campus Compact, 2013 Conference, Philadelphia, October.
Kauffman, S., &, Pickron-Davis, M. (2011). Assessing the Impacts of University/Organizational Relationships: Model Components & Considerations. Presentation at the Coalition of Metropolitan Colleges and Universities 2011 Conference, Indianapolis, October.
Kauffman, S. & Wyatt, J. (2011). Services for Persons with Serious Mental Illness: Opportunities for Enhancing Community Participation. International Research Conference on Community Inclusion, Philadelphia, September..
Pickron-Davis, M., & Kauffman, S. (2011). Universities as anchor institutions: Measuring the impact. International Institute for Partnerships conference, Portland, OR.
Kauffman, S., &, Pickron-Davis, M. (2009). Status of assessment. Roundtable presented to the Coalition of Metropolitan Colleges and Universities 2009 Conference, Philadelphia.
Kauffman, S., Wyatt, J. &, Barnett, M. (2009). Courses on community theory & practice: Model assignments to promote civic engagement Paper presented at the Coalition of Metropolitan Colleges and Universities 2009 Conference, Philadelphia,
Kauffman, S. (2009). Assessing the assessment: Towards a comprehensive model of civic-engagement impacts. Paper presented to the Coalition of Metropolitan Colleges and Universities 2009 Conference, Philadelphia.
Kauffman, S. (2009). Assessing the impacts of University civic-engagement activities: Towards a comprehensive model. Paper submitted to the Council on Social Work Education 2009 APM, San Antonio.
Wyatt, J., & Kauffman, S. (2009). Recovery Principles and Services for Mental Illness: An Expanding Social Work Role. Paper submitted to the Council on Social Work Education 2009 APM, San Antonio.
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Kauffman, S., Goldberg-Glenn, R., Barnett, M. (2008). Community problem perception among low income, public housing residents: Explaining the causes. Paper presented at the Council on Social Work Education 2008 APM, Philadelphia.
Goldberg-Glen, R., Kauffman, S., & Evans, D. (2008). It’s raining men: Developing male specific content for MSW Education. Paper presented at the Council on Social Work Education 2008 APM, Philadelphia.
Wyatt, J., & Kauffman, S. (2008). Macro-skills, Civic Engagement Values and Services for Mental Illness: A Coursework Model. Paper presented at the Council on Social Work Education 2008 APM, Philadelphia.
Goldberg-Glen, R., Kauffman, S., & Evans, D. (2008). It’s raining men: Developing male specific content for MSW Education. Paper accepted for the First Annual National Conference on Social Work with and for men, Tuscaloosa AL, April 28-30.
Barnett, M., Kauffman, S., & Yoon, S. (2007). Developing a community based organization technology plan. Paper presented to the 3rd International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society, Cambridge, UK.
Poulin, J., Silver, P., & Kauffman, S. (2005). An Integrated Approach to Program Conceptualization, Curriculum Analyses, Outcome Assessment and Self-Study Report Development. Paper presented to the annual BPD Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Silver, P., Poulin, J., Kauffman, & Cunningham, C. (2004). Serving the Community and Training Students: Challenges Faced and Lessons Learned. Presented at the Coalition for Urban and Metropolitan Universities, 10th Annual Conference, New York, New York, 2004
Blackburn, K., Kauffman, S., & Himelstein, R. (2004). Rites of Passage as an effective teen pregnancy approach. Poster presentation at 2004 Adolescent and Family Life Grantees’ Conference, Dallas TX.
Poulin, J., Kauffman, S., Silver, P., Thomas, N., & Cunningham, C. (2004). Serving the Community and Training Students: A Win/Win Proposition" . Paper Presentation at the CSWE Annual Program Meeting, Anaheim, California.
Blackburn, K. & Kauffman, S. (2002). Peer leaders as effective teen pregnancy prevention. Adolescent and Family Life Grantees’ Conference, San Antonio, TX.
Kauffman, S., & Goldberg-Glen, R. (1999). Grandparent caregivers in subsidized housing: Access and barriers to service. Paper presentation at the Gerontological Society of America, Annual Conference, San Francisco CA.
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Morahan, P.S., Richman, R.C., Lawler, P.A., Wilhite, S.C., & Kauffman, S. (1999). Differences in academic health centers (AHC) and Benchmarks norm data: Implications for organizational change. Paper presented at the 1999 Benchmarks Users Conference, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, NC.
Kauffman, S., Soliman, H., & Silver, P., (1999). Environmental Hazards: Social Worker Practices and Attitudes. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, San Francisco, CA.
Kauffman, S., Poulin, J., & Silver, P. (1998). Developing an integrated outcome evaluation plan for BSW programs. Paper presented to the 16th annual BPD conference.
Kauffman, S., & Silver, P. (1997). Community involvement in the development and evaluation of a childhood lead screening program. Paper submitted for the American Evaluation Association Annual Conference. Accepted, but not presented.
Kauffman, S., & Poulin, J. (1996). Citizen participation models. Paper presented at the Crisis in Human Services Conference, University of Cambridge, UK.
Kauffman, S., & Poulin, J. (1996). Citizen participation models. Paper presented at the School of Human Service Professions Faculty Research Colloquia.
Kauffman, S., & Poulin, J. (1993). Factors affecting citizen participation in community- wide alcohol and other drug prevention programs. Paper presented at the New York State Social Work Education Association Annual Conference, Rochester, NY.
Fertman, C., Kauffman, S., Zubritsky, C., Zhang, X., & Corbin, L., (1993). Community coalitions to prevent substance abuse: Evaluation of the Pennsylvania Community Partnership Demonstration Grants. Paper presented at the Pennsylvania Public Health Association Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Kauffman, S. (1992). Conflict management in citizen participation programs: The Lipari landfill Superfund site. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Kansas City, MO.
Alexander, L., Vosburgh, W.W., & Kauffman, S. (1989). Research activity in social work and medicine: Some comparisons. Paper presented at the Eastern Evaluation Research Conference, Rutgers University.
Vosburgh, W., Alexander, L., and Kauffman, S. (1989). Professional identity and research participation by clinicians: How fundamental the conflict. Paper presented at the Society for Applied Anthropology 1989 Annual Meeting,
Kauffman, 10 Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Kauffman, S. (1988). Institutional confidence in the dominant social paradigm as a negative predictor of environmental concern. Paper presented at Bryn Mawr Research Forum on Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
Selected Presentations: Invited
Kauffman, S. (2018). Survey findings: United Way Trauma-informed services in Delaware County. United Way Trauma-informed Services group, November.
Kauffman, S. (2016). Survey findings: Sources of satisfaction among seniors at senior centers. Senior Community Services Board of Directors, October.
Kauffman, S. (2013). Survey findings: Sources of satisfaction among seniors at senior centers. Senior Community Services Board of Directors, October.
Kauffman, S. (2013). Knowing What Works: Designing a Services Evaluation. Widener Center for Social Work Education. March.
Kauffman, S. (2013). Organizational partners of civic engagement projects. Presentation at the School of Human Services Professions February meeting, Spring 2013.
Kauffman, S. (2010). Hunger: Life at the bottom of the pyramid Presentation for The 2010 Conference on Hunger in Delaware County, March 2010, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (2009). Measuring the impact of university civic engagement: Model components and methods. Presentation at Project Pericles 2009 Annual Fall Meeting, Swarthmore University.
Kauffman, S. (2007). Grant writing for social services. Workshop for Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, November, Media PA.
Kauffman, 11 Kauffman, S. (2007). Grant writing for academics. Workshop for School of Human Service Professionals, October 2007, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (2007). Program evaluation: Planning and process. Workshop for Field placement supervisors, May 2007, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (2005). Navigating the systems. Panel presentation for Listening to the voices of adolescents in multigenerational families, May 2005, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (2004). Identifying and dealing with the impact of bullying on communities. Presentation for The Ripple Effect of Bullying Behavior on Multigenerational Families, May 2004, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (2003). Footprints: Widener University and the City of Chester – A case study of a collaborative project. Presentation for the President’s Lecture Series, November 2003, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (2003). Evaluation of service learning programs. Presentation at the Bridge Week Program, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (2003). Final results: HOPE VI in Chester. Presentation to Chester Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, January 2003.
Kauffman, S. (2001). Participation in public housing self-sufficiency programs; Maximizing results. Presentation to Chester Housing Authority Executive Committee, May 2001.
Kauffman, S. (2000). Putting it all together: Designing an overall HOPE VI local evaluation. Urban Institute Evaluation Conference, December 2000, Washington, D.C.
Kauffman, S. (2000). Environmental Injustice: Poverty, disempowerment, and social change. Bryn Mawr College, September 2000.
Kauffman, S. (2000). Evaluation of community learning programs: From the community’s perspective. Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development, April 2000, Philadelphia, PA.
Kingsley, G., Spencer, V., Kauffman, S., and Riccio, J. (2000). HOPE VI Evaluation. HOPE VI and beyond: Creating Communities for the new millenium. March 2000. Atlanta, GA.
Kauffman, S. (1999). Public housing in Chester: Challenges for the future. Chester Housing Authority, HOPE VI Conference, November 1999. Chester, PA.
Kauffman, 12 Kauffman, S. (1999). Evaluation of community learning programs. Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development, March 1999, Philadelphia, PA.
Kauffman, S. (1999). Program development and evaluation. Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development, October 1999, Philadelphia, PA.
Kauffman, S. (1998). Employment progress in Chester, 1990-1998. Presentation at the First Annual Chester Social Services Networking Conference. Chester, PA.
Kauffman, S. (1998). Communities and environmental risk. Presentation at Bryn Mawr College Alumnae Day. Bryn Mawr, PA.
Kauffman, S. (1998). Evaluation of community learning programs. Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Kauffman, S. (1998). Students and faculty in honors courses: A student panel. Presentation at the Bridge Week Program, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (1996). Intuition in the qualitative evaluation process. Paper presented at the National Evaluation Conference, Atlanta, GA. Rozycki, E. & Kauffman, S. (1996). From narrative to hypothesis: teaching an evaluation method. Presentation at the National Evaluation Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Kauffman, S. (1995). The effect of evaluator perspective on the evaluation process. Paper presented at the International Evaluation Conference, Vancouver, B.C.
Kauffman, S. (1991). Occupational and environmental health: The role of social work. Paper presented at 75th Anniversary Celebration, Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research.
Non-Peer Reviewed Publications: Selected Research Reports
Kauffman, S. (2018). Survey findings: Sources of satisfaction among seniors at senior centers. Senior Community Services Report. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (2013). Survey findings: Sources of satisfaction among seniors at senior centers. Senior Community Services Report. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, 13 Kauffman, S.(2013). Chester-Upland School District 21st Century After-School Programs; 2012-13 Report. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S.(2013). Civic engagement at Widener, 2012-13 Report. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Poulin, J., & Kauffman, S., & Barnett M. (2010). Chester-Upland School District 21st Century After-School Programs; 2009-10 Report. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Poulin, J., & Kauffman, S., & Barnett M. (2009). Chester-Upland School District 21st Century After-School Programs; 2008-9 Report. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Barnett M., & Kauffman, S. (2009). CBAE teenage pregnancy prevention; Year Two report. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Barnett M., & Kauffman, S. (2008). CBAE teenage pregnancy prevention; 2007-8 report. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Poulin, J., Kauffman, S., & Barnett M. (2006). Chester-Upland School District 21st Century After-School Programs; Year Two Report. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Poulin, J., Kauffman, S., & Barnett M. (2006). Chester-Upland School District 21st Century After-School Programs; Year One Report. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (2005). Evaluation of the Crozer-Keystone Peer Leader Pregnancy Prevention Program: Federal grant report, 2003-4. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (2004). Chester Education Foundation High School Programs Evaluation, 2001-2002: Report to the Pew Foundation. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (2003). Final Evaluation Report for the Chester Housing Authority, Hope VI Revitalization Projects, 1997-2002. January 2003, Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (2003). Rites of Passage: Evaluation of the Crozer-Keystone Teenage
Kauffman, 14 Pregnancy Prevention Programs, 2001-2002. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Poulin, J., & Kauffman, S. (2002). SWCS Year Program Evaluation.: Report to the Pew Foundation. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (2002). Evaluation of the Crozer-Keystone Peer Leader Pregnancy Prevention Program: Federal grant close-out report, 1997-2001. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (2002). Chester Education Foundation High School Programs Evaluation, 1999-2001: Report to the Pew Foundation. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (2001). 2000 Evaluation Report for the Chester Housing Authority, Hope VI Revitalization Projects, August, 2000. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Ayers, K., Ayler, R., Kauffman, S., Morton, W., & Stewart, P. (2001). Resident outreach & sustainability plan. Social Work Consultation Services, Chester, PA.
Kauffman, S. (2001). 1999-00 Evaluation Report for the Crozer-Keystone Peer Leader Pregnancy Prevention Program. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (2000). Chester Education Foundation High School Programs Evaluation. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (2000). 1998 Evaluation Report for the Chester Housing Authority, Hope VI Revitalization Projects, August, 2000. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. & Gregoire, K. (2000). Feasibility Study and Program Proposal for the Degree of Masters of Social Work at the Harrisburg Campus of Widener University and Millersville University. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (1999). 1998-99 Evaluation Report for the Crozer-Keystone Peer Leader Pregnancy Prevention Program. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
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Kauffman, S., Silver, P., & Walters, C. (1999). The Status of Women in Delaware County: A New Beginning. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (1999). Chester Education Foundation School-based Program Evaluation. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (1999). 1998 Evaluation Report for the Chester Housing Authority, Lamokin Village Hope VI Revitalization Project, August, 1999. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (1999). Baseline Evaluation Report for the Chester Housing Authority, McCaffery Village Hope VI Revitalization Project, August, 1999. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S., Silver, P., & Walters, C. (1999). The Status of Women in Delaware County: Interim Survey Report. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Tolver, K., & Kauffman, S. (1999). Evaluation report: Us Helping Us (AHA grant number 7G0083). Crescent Group, Washington, DC.
Kauffman, S. (1998). Interim Evaluation Report for the Chester Housing Authority, Lamokin Village Hope VI Revitalization Project, November, 1998. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. & Mickelson, P. (1998). Resident satisfaction at the Delaware County Housing Authority. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (1998). Evaluation Quarterly Report for the Delaware County Housing Authority, Ellis House Project, July, 1998. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S., (1998). Evaluation plan for the Chester Housing Authority, Lamokin Village Hope VI Wellness/Fitness Program. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (1998). Evaluation Quarterly Report for the Delaware County Housing Authority, Ellis House Project, May, 1998. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
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Kauffman, S. (1998). Chester Education Foundation School to Career Program Evaluation. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (1998). Evaluation Quarterly Report for the Delaware County Housing Authority, Ellis House Project, January, 1998. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S., & Goldberg-Glen, R. (1998). 1997 Evaluation Baseline Assessment for the Chester Housing Authority, Lamokin Village Hope VI Revitalization Project. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (1997). Evaluation Plan for the Chester Housing Authority, Lamokin Village Hope VI Revitalization Project. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. & Maas, L. (1997). Employee satisfaction at the Delaware County Housing Authority. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. & Nason, M. (1997). Feasibility Study and Program Proposal for the Degree of Masters of Social Work at the College of St. Scholastica. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S., & Phillips, R. (1995). Chester Community Prevention Coalition: Close out report. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S. (1995). Risk factors and children in the Chester-Upland School District: A risk assessment. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S., & Poulin, J. (1994). Chester Community Prevention Coalition: Final evaluation report. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S., Poulin, J., and Feld, A. (1994). The problem of alcohol and other drugs in Chester: Citizens' perceptions of problems and service in 1990 and 1993. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S., Poulin, J., and Feld, A. (1994). The Chester Community Prevention Coalition third year evaluation study: Finding from a key informant survey.
Kauffman, 17 Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S., Poulin, J., Nissly, J., & Storti, L. (1992). The problem of alcohol and other drugs in Chester: Formal service providers perceptions of problems and service needs. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S., Poulin, J.. & Walker, J. (1992). The problem of alcohol and other drugs in Chester: Summary of key informant and citizen surveys. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S., Poulin, J., & Walker, J. (1992). Final report: Alcohol and other drug use in Chester: Community perceptions of the problem, effective prevention strategies and recommendations. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Poulin, J., Kauffman, S., Nissly, J., Storti, L., & Walker, J. (1992). The problem of alcohol and other drugs in Chester: Key informants' perceptions of problems and service needs. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University. Poulin, J., Kauffman, S., Nissly, J., Storti, L., & Walker, J. (1992). Directory of substance abuse resources available to Chester residents. Center for Social Work Education, Widener University.
Poulin, J., Kauffman, S., & Nissly, J. (1992). The problem of alcohol and other drugs in Chester: Citizens' perceptions of problems and service needs. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Poulin, J., Kauffman, S., Nissly, J., Storti, L., & Walker, J. (1992). The problem of alcohol and other drugs in Chester: At-risk groups perceptions of problems and service needs. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Poulin, J., Walker, J., Kauffman, S., & Storti, L. (1992). The first year implementation of CCPC: A process evaluation and survey of participants. Center for Social Work Education, School of Human Services Professions, Widener University.
Kauffman, S., Stanbury, M., Kipen, H., & Needleman, C. (1990). The consequences of diagnosing an occupational disease for the physician. New Jersey Department of Health.
Becker, S., & Kauffman, S. (1989). An analysis of drug and alcohol
Kauffman, 18 programming in four Southeastern Delaware County school districts. Project Summary #2 of Drug and Alcohol Programming in Delaware County School Districts.
Grant Applications/Contracts: Funded / In Review
United Way (2017). Trauma-informed services in Delaware County. Funded. ($4000).
Senior Community Services of Delaware County (2014-2019). For a one year program evaluation. Funded. ($5000).
Pew Foundation (2014). Chester Cultural Corridor, Evaluation component. Funded, ($65,000, Widener component $7500).
Project Safe Neighborhoods (2014), US Department of Justice. Wrote research & evaluation component. Funded (Widener component $100,000).
Senior Community Services of Delaware County (2014). For a one year program evaluation. Funded. ($1500).
Senior Community Services of Delaware County (2013). For a one year program evaluation. Funded. ($1500).
Century 21 Evaluation (2012). For 3 year evaluation of programs of Chester- Upland school district as funded by the US & PA Departments of Education. Principal Investigator ($22,000).
Widener Provost Grant (2010). Impact of mental health de-institutionalization on clients and providers: Phase IV. ($1400).
Philadelphia Foundation (2009). The Expanded Footprint: The Impact of Widener University’s Civic Engagement upon the City of Chester and Beyond. ($25,000)
Widener Provost Grant (2008). Impact of mental health de-institutionalization: Transition to the community: Phase IV. ($1600).
Widener Provost Grant (2007). Impact of mental health de-institutionalization: Transition to the community: Phase III ($1600).
Widener Provost Grant (2006). Impact of mental health de-institutionalization on clients and providers: Phase II. ($1000).
Widener Provost Grant (2005). Impact of mental health de-institutionalization on clients and providers. ($1053).
Century 21 Evaluation (2005). For 3 year evaluation of programs of Chester-
Kauffman, 19 Upland school district as funded by the US & PA Departments of Education. Co- principal Investigator with John Poulin and Marina Barnett ($90,000).
Crozer-Chester Wellness Center (2002). Adolescent Family Life Demonstration Project, Contributed evaluation plan ($770,970).
Keystone 21 (partially funded). Food systems programs. Kellogg, $100,000. Wrote proposal.
Chester Education Foundation (2000, funded). Social work consultation services. Philadelphia Foundation, $50,000. Contributed evaluation plan.
Chester Education Foundation (2000, funded). Social work consultation services. Pew Charitable Trust, $100,000. Contributed evaluation plan. Funded.
Chester Education Foundation (2000, funded). Social work consultation services. Philadelphia Foundation, $30,000. Contributed evaluation plan. Funded.
Kauffman, S. (1998).Chester Housing Authority, Hope VI-McCaffery Village Widener University Programming Plan. Chester Housing Authority, $73,000. Funded.
Kauffman, S. (1999). The status of women in Delaware County: An assessment plan for the Delaware County Women’s Commission, $500. Funded.
Kauffman, S. (1998).Chester Housing Authority, Hope VI-McCaffery Village Revitalization Evaluation Plan. Chester Housing Authority, $100,000. Funded.
Kauffman, S. (1998). Chester Housing Authority, Health Program Evaluation. Chester Housing Authority, $10,000. Funded.
Kauffman, S. (1997). Chester Housing Authority, Hope VI-Lamokin Village Revitalization Evaluation Plan. Chester Housing Authority, $50,000. Funded.
Chester Community Prevention Coalition Rites of Passage Program (1995). Submitted to The Philadelphia Foundation. $10,300. Funded.
Chester Community Prevention Coalition Fourth Year Grant (1994). Submitted to The United States Department of Health and Human Services. Evaluation component $8,000. Funded.
Grant Applications/Project Proposals-Not Funded
Project Safe Neighborhoods 2016, US Department of Justice. Wrote research & evaluation component. Funded (Widener component $100,000).
Kauffman, 20 National Institutes of Health. Parent Grant PA 10-070, Impact of mental health de-institutionalization on clients and providers. $50,000
Silberman Foundation. Recovery oriented community care: What does it do for the mentally ill? ($39,000)
Knight Foundation The Expanded Footprint: The Impact of Widener University’s Civic Engagement upon the City of Chester and Beyond. Letter of Inquiry.
Silberman Foundation (not funded). Impact of mental health de-institutionalization on clients and providers ($21,500)
Widener-Chester Community Outreach Partnership Center (not funded). Department of Housing and Urban Development, $400,000.
Widener-Chester Community Outreach Partnership Center (not funded). US Department of Housing and Urban Development, $400,000.
Chester-Upland School District (1998). Gear-up. Contributed evaluation plan. 1.6 million. Not Funded.
Kauffman, S., Silver, P., & Soliman, H. (1997). An Integrated Model of Hazardous Waste Remediation. Widener University Provost Grant Proposal. Not funded.
UJIMA Project (1995), for the Chester Community Prevention Coalition to The Philadelphia Foundation. $9000. Not funded.
Communities that Care Evaluation Plan (1995). Submitted to the Ford Foundation. $20,000. Not funded.
Other Written Materials
Letter to the editor (2005). On world poverty, Time, April 4 2005.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Research and Consultation Services
2016- Consultant, United Way of Delaware County. Responsibilities include Development and supervision of a study of trauma-informed
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2016- Consultant, Delaware County Office of Mental Health. Responsibilities include Development and supervision of a program evaluation.
2013- Consultant, US Attorney’s Office. Responsibilities include Development and supervision of a program evaluation for Project Safe Neighborhoods.
2012- Consultant, Senior Community Services of Delaware County Responsibilities include: Development and supervision of a program evaluation for four senior centers.
2007- Consultant, La Salle University Responsibilities include: Development and supervision of a program evaluation for an adolescent pregnancy prevention program.
1994- Consultant, Chester Education Foundation Responsibilities include: Development and supervision of a community needs assessment and program evaluation for youth in the Chester-Upland School District.
2009- Consultant, Chester-Upland School District 2005-7 Responsibilities include: Development of a program evaluation for the 21st Century program.
2003-5 Consultant, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Authority Responsibilities include: Development of evaluation for a project to expand college attendance among low income minority youth
2003-4 Consultant, Chester Youth Development Task Force Responsibilities include: Development of needs assessment instruments for a study of children’s needs and services in Delaware County
2003-4 Consultant, PHENND Delaware County Asset Development Working Group Responsibilities include: Development of a program evaluation for a group providing tax assistance to low income Delaware County residents.
1999-2005 Consultant, Crozer-Keystone Wellness Center Responsibilities include: Development and supervision of a program evaluation for the teenage pregnancy prevention program.
2001-2 Consultant, Catholic Social Services
Kauffman, 22 Responsibilities include: Development of a program evaluation for the HOPE Elderly Services program
2000-2 Consultant, Widener School of Engineering Responsibilities include: Development of a program evaluation for the School of Engineering.
1999-2000 Consultant, Chester-Upland School District Responsibilities include: Development of a program evaluation for the Gear-up program.
1997-2003 Consultant, Chester Housing Authority Responsibilities include: Development and supervision of a program evaluation of two HOPE VI Revitalization Plans.
1996-2000 Consultant, Delaware County Housing Authority Responsibilities include: Development and supervision of a program evaluation of the Welfare to Work activities of DCHA.
1998-2000 Consultant, Delaware County Legal Assistance Association Responsibilities include: Development and supervision of a community needs assessment.
1998-2000 Consultant, Delaware County Women’s Commission Responsibilities include: Development and supervision of a community needs assessment.
1997-98 Consultant, Delaware County, Office of Behavioral Programs Responsibilities include: Development and supervision of a program evaluation of the ATOD prevention programs for Delaware County
1997-98 Consultant, Chester Township Police Department Responsibilities include: Development and supervision of a program evaluation of the Fairgrounds Project.
1997-98 Consultant, Chester Health Department Responsibilities include: Development and supervision of a program evaluation of the lead screening and accident prevention project.
1991-95 Consultant, Chester Community Prevention Coalition. Responsibilities include: Development and supervision of a drug and alcohol needs assessment and program evaluation for the Chester Community Prevention Coalition.
1990.1991 Research and Teaching Specialist, Robert Wood Johnson Medical
Kauffman, 23 School. Responsibilities included: Supervision and analysis of data for the “Evaluation of the communication of information about cancer risk from occupational exposure to chromium” research study.
1990 Researcher, University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public Health. Responsibilities: Development and supervision of one of sixteen case studies on public health risks.
1988.1989 Research and Teaching Specialist, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Responsibilities included: Development and supervision of research study; "The consequences of diagnosing an occupational disease for the physician".
Conferences and Trainings Attended/Non-presentational activities
Society for American Archaeology, Washington DC 2018
Title IX Training, Widener University 2018
Sanctuary Conference, November 2015
Mapping Pennsylvania Communities: An introduction to GIS & Community Analysis. Philadelphia, PA: New Urban Research, Inc.
Human Participant Protections Education for Research Teams Training/Certification, April, 2006
1999 OAPP Grantee Meeting, San Diego, CA, October 18-20, 1999
Governor’s Community Partnership for Safe Children, Communities That Care Recognition Conference, September, 1998
Chester Schools Town Meeting, April, 1998 Activity: Focus Group Facilitator
Council on Social Work Education, Annual Program Meeting, March 1998
Baccalaureate Program Directors Conference, October, 1997 Activity: Moderator, Faculty Development Workshop
Pennsylvania NASW Annual Conference, April, 1997
School of Human Service Professions Faculty Research Colloquia, March, 1997
Kauffman, 24 Activity: Discussant
International Evaluation Conference, November, 1995 Activity: Panel chairperson, Topical Group on Qualitative Methods
Stopping Violence: A community's collaborative effort March 24, 1995
Community Partnership Grantees 1994 Eastern Regional Workshop Baltimore, MD, January 31-February 2
United Way's 'Pointing the way' Conference Chester, PA, April, 1992
Fourth National Workshop Community Partnership Grantees, Washington, DC, December 8-10, 1992
Reviewer External Faculty Reviewer, Bryn Mawr College, 2018
Book Reviewer, Sage Publications, 2011
Book Reviewer, Sage Publications, 2009
Article Reviewer, North West Communication Journal, 2008
Article Reviewer, Journal of the Community Development Society, 2005
Article Reviewer, Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 2001
Textbook Reviewer, EF Peacock Publishers, 1998
Reviewer for presentations, 1999 CSWE APM Abstract Committee
Reviewer for presentations, International Evaluation Conference, 1995, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Program Development Consultant
Expert Witness for Defense, US vs Cooper, Federal Court. 2006
Chester Housing Authority, Resident Advisory Board Consultant, 2000
HUD Section 8 Focus Group Facilitator, 2000
Program Consultant, Widener University Engineering Program, 2000
Kauffman, 25 PHENND Training and Technical Assistance Team, 1999
Program Consultant, Catholic Social Services, 1997
Program Consultant, St Scholastica Social Work Program, 1997
Committee/Board Participation
Organizing Committee, International Conference on Occupational Health & Safety Summit, Philadelphia PA, 2012
Board of Directors, ACOSA, 2009 to 2013
Member, Environmental Justice Advisory Committee to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 2000-2003
Member, Chester Housing Authority Sustainability Committee
Member, Chester Housing Authority Advisory Board
Other Social Work in the 21st Century. CEU presenter, Widener University, Fall 2018.
Interviewee for GateHouse Media.
Interviewee for WalletHub. Link is https://wallethub.com/edu/best-real-estate- markets/14889/#stephen-e-kauffman
Interviewee for RT America – segment on lead contamination, Flint MI
Evaluation workshop presenter, CSWE 2013
Interviewee/cited as Chester expert in article on Gang Violence in Chester, Delaware County Times, Sept 26, 2010
Presentation on Civic Engagement to the Widener University Board of Trustees, 2009
Interviewee/cited as Chester expert in article on Workforce Development in Chester, Delaware County Times
United Way Allocations Volunteer, 1997
Evaluation trainer, LaSalle University Nonprofit Management Development Center, 1997
Campaign ‘96 Commentator for Widener University public relation’s press releases
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Welfare consultant for Wilmington newspaper series on Welfare Reform, Fall, 1996
Computer Lecturer, Tredyffrin Public Library, summer, 1996
Evaluation trainer, Chester Education Foundation, summer and Fall, 1996
Guest speaker on TV12 Spotlight, August 10, 1995
Moderator for panel discussion on the Bell Curve, as part of the Center for Social Work Education's Diversity Week
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