Curriculum Vita Virginia E. Richardson Home Address

CURRICULUM VITA

VIRGINIA E. RICHARDSON

HOME ADDRESS: UNIVERSITY ADDRESS:

2857 Canterbury Lane The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio 43221 College of Social Work (614) 488-0761 1947 College Road E-mail: [email protected] Columbus, Ohio 43210-1162 (614) 292-1507

EDUCATION

University of Michigan Ph.D. 1980 Social Work/Social Psychology

University of Michigan M.A. 1975 Social Psychology

University of Michigan M.S.W. 1973 Casework

University of Michigan B.A. 1971 Psychology (with distinction)

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Professor in clinical practice and research, College of Social Work, The Ohio State University 1980-present) (Assistant to Associate professor, October, 1986; Associate to Full Professor, October, 1990). Taught classes in crisis intervention, marital and family therapy, feminist therapy, clinical practice, psychopathology, research methods, single case design, death and dying, and aging in the bachelor's and master's programs, and research methods in the doctoral program; served on doctoral and master's thesis committees; as faculty liaison, mediated between social service agencies for the elderly and the college.

Affiliate Member (2007-present). Buehler Center on Aging, Health and Society, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Courtesy Appointment (1997-present). Professor, Department of African American and African Studies, College of Humanities, The Ohio State University.

Faculty Fellow (1988-1990). Office of Geriatrics and Gerontology, The Ohio State University. Participate in interdisciplinary conferences and research projects with other faculty members interested in the field of aging.

Invited Lecturer (1993). Summer Institute on Aging, The Ohio State University. Led workshop on the impact of ethnicity on gerontological practice.

Invited Lecturer (1986). Summer Institute on Aging, The Ohio State University. Led an all-day workshop on working with the elderly for practitioners and academicians specializing in gerontology.

Invited Lecturer (1988). Summer Institute on Aging, The Ohio State University. Presented on crisis intervention and retirement.

Instructor (1976-1977). Department of Psychology, University of Michigan. Led in-class discussions and gave lectures. Two sections of introductory psychology as a social science from an applied perspective.

Instructor, School of Social Work (1975-1976). University of Michigan. Taught "Women and Social Work Practice" to graduate students for the spring, fall, and winter terms.

Instructor, Department of Psychology (1975). University of Michigan. Led in-class discussions and lectured on introductory psychology as a social and natural science under Professor Wilbert McKeachie.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Chair (2006-2008). Clinical Practice Curriculum Area Group, Responsible for curriculum, leadership, course monitoring, and clinical comprehensive examinations.

Chair (2005-2008). The Ohio State University Interdisciplinary Specialization on Aging.

Director of Research (2000-2003). Office of Geriatrics and Gerontology, The Ohio State University, Transdisciplinary Program on Aging, College of Health Sciences. Responsible for the development of a research program on aging at The Ohio State University, the solicitation of external funds for research on aging, and the supervision of faculty members and students conducting research on aging.

President (1997-2000). Association for Gerontological Education in Social Work (AGE-SW). Leader and coordinator for all colleges and university faculty members interested in gerontological social work.

Chairperson (1992-1993). Research Teaching Area, The Ohio State University, College of Social Work. Responsible for curriculum development, leadership, course monitoring, and coordination of faculty in research area.

2 Director (1988-1991). College of Social Work Doctoral Program and Research. Led task forces to evaluate Ph.D. program, planned conferences, made recommendations on financial aid and admissions, directed research in college, facilitated grant submissions for external research, identified sources of funding.

Chair (1985-1986; 1990; 1997-1998). Graduate Studies Committee, The Ohio State University, College of Social Work. Responsible for master's and doctoral programs, admissions, financial aid and programmatic concerns. Liaison between college and Graduate School.

Program Coordinator (1985). Continuing Education Project on Gerontology, The Ohio State University, College of Social Work. Sponsored by the Council on Social Work Education and funded by the Administration on Aging. Identified and organized training sites, communicated with administrators from training sites, developed and organized training materials for trainees, conducted needs assessment, evaluated training sessions, and wrote final report.

Graduate Coordinator (1977). Department of Psychology, University of Michigan. Elected by teaching fellows to administer the introductory psychology class comprised of 1000 students; evaluated and hired teaching fellows, and mediated between teaching fellows and faculty coordinators.

PROFESSIONAL AND PRACTICE EXPERIENCE

A. Clinical Experience

Clinical Social Worker (1987-1988). Dublin Counseling Center, Arbors Nursing Home, Hilliard, Ohio. Conducted group psychosocial therapy sessions for residents in a nursing home.

Clinical Social Worker (1983-1986). Dublin Counseling Center, Dublin, Ohio. Offered long and short-term psychotherapy with middle-aged and older adults; marital therapy; and family therapy.

Clinical Social Worker (1981-1985). Columbus Psychological Services, Columbus, Ohio. Provided long and short-term individual, family, marital, and group counseling to middle-aged and older adults; crisis intervention; grief counseling; and workshops on aging.

Clinical Social Worker (1981). First Community Village, Columbus, Ohio; Westminster Terrace, Columbus, Ohio; and Delaware Park Nursing Home, Delaware, Ohio. Consulted and advised social work students and staff about residents and provided individual and group counseling to older adults.

Clinical Social Worker (1978-1980). Jackson-Hillsdale Community Mental Health Clinic, Jackson, Michigan. Engaged in long and short-term psychotherapy with middle-aged and older adults; marital therapy; and family therapy; specialized in clinical practice with the elderly.

3 Clinical Social Work Consultant (1978-1979). Commission on Aging, Jackson-Hillsdale Community Mental Health Clinic, Jackson, Michigan. Offered consultation on the mental health concerns of older adults.

Clinical Social Worker (1974). Evaluation Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Counseled emotionally disturbed and mentally handicapped children and adolescents.

Crisis Counselor (1972-1974). University of Michigan Counseling Services, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Counseled students and community members regarding personal, vocational, and academic problems and crises.

B. Funded Projects

Principal Investigator (2012-2013). Coca Cola Critical Difference for Women Grant. Perceptions of Dementia Caregivers among Minority Groups: Exploring Similarities and Differences using a Mixed Methods Exploratory Sequential Design – Phase One. Total Award: $3316.

Principal Investigator (2012-2013). The College of Social Work Dean’s Seed Grant. Perceptions of Dementia Caregivers among Minority Groups: Exploring Similarities and Differences using a Mixed Methods Exploratory Sequential Design – Phase One: Seed Grant Proposal. Total Award: $4,750.

Co-Investigator (2011). Senior Service America, Inc, in collaboration with The Ohio State University Kirwin Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity to examine Factors that Impact Employment Opportunities of Rural, Lower-Income Older adults. Total Award: $50,000

Co-Investigator (2010-11). Senior Service America, Inc, in collaboration with The Ohio State University Kirwin Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity to examine Social Engagement for Older Adults: Age, Race, Disability, and Opportunity. Total Award: $25,000.

Principal Investigator (2005-2008). John A. Hartford Foundation, Enhancing Learning and Development through Elder Rural Services (E.L.D.E.R.S.) Partnership Practicum Program. Partnership with the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging to strengthen aging services in rural counties in Ohio. Total Award: $75,000,

Associate Member (2002-present). CLOC (Changing Lives of Older Couples), The University of Michigan.

Research Fellowship (2002). The University of Michigan Summer Workshop on CLOC (Changing Lives of Older Couples) and Principal Investigator of Coping with Bereavement in Later Life: A Longitudinal Analysis of Widows and Widowers. CLOC is a multi-wave prospective study of spousal bereavement, designed and carried out by Camille Wortman, Ron Kessler, Jim House and Jim Lepkowski. The analysis and distribution of these data were made possible by a grant from The

4 National Institute on Aging to the University of Michigan (Randolph Nesse, PI). Total Award: $1000.

Principal Investigator (2002-2003). Research project on Employment Characteristics of Independent Senior Citizens, First Community Village, Columbus. Wrote grant and supervised analysis of HERS data set. Coordinated focus groups and survey of employed senior citizens residing in life care communities. Total Award: $30,000.

Principal Investigator (2001-2002). National Transportation Highway Safety Administration. Follow-up of Older Persons Recommended to Stop Driving After Participation in an Older Driver Evaluation Program. Wrote grant and supervised in-depth face-to-face interviews of older nondrivers. Total Award: $12,900.

Co-Investigator (2000-2001). National Institute of Aging subcontract with JVC Radiology and Medical Analysis. The Psychometric Properties of ADEPT in the evaluation of medical student older patient interactions in a simulated home environment. Wrote grant and supervised implementation of assessments of communication between medical students and acting older persons in a simulated home environment. Total Award: $20,000.

Principal Investigator (2000-2001). Urban Affairs Program, An Ecological Analysis of Driving Cessation among Metropolitan Elderly: Recommendations for Future Policies on Urban Transportation. (Co-Principal Investigators: Bonnie Kantor and Cathy Grover). Directed survey of elderly non drivers; Supervised Graduate Assistants. Analyzed and wrote final report. Total Award: $16,691.

Co-Investigator (1997-1998). The Ohio State University Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Program, Nutrition and Well-Being in Community-Dwelling Elderly (with B. Bartlett, M. Strayer, and M. Teaford). Total Award: $3350.

Co-Investigator (1997-1998). The Ohio State University Interdisciplinary Research Seminar Program, Interdisciplinary Explorations into the Realities of Women in Contemporary Society (with J. Serovich and others). Total Award: $3350.

Co-Investigator (1996-1997). The Ohio State University Seed Grant, The Effects of Organizational and Client Characteristics on Outcome Measures for Elderly Users of Community-Based Congregate Services (with S. Balaswamy). Collaborative research with Area Agencies on Aging in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Evaluated outcomes of service delivery to elderly participants. Total Award: $10,647.

Research Consultant (1994-1995). AARP Andrus Foundation Grant, Widowhood and Remarriage Project (with Dr. S. O'Bryant and others). Provided consultation and assisted in data collection and analysis.

5 Principal Investigator (1988-1990). Urban Assistance Program, Determinants of Health and Social Service Utilization by Urban Black Elders. Designed and directed survey of a Columbus urban area; supervised research assistants and interviewers; analyzed data; wrote final report. Total Award: $14,256.

Co-Investigator (1984-86). AARP Andrus Foundation Grant, Gender Differences in Adjustment to Retirement. Designed and directed a longitudinal research project; supervised two doctoral students; collected data on 250 respondents; analyzed data; wrote final report. Total Award: $50,000.

Co-Investigator (1982-1983). Spencer Foundation Award to Young Scholars, The Developmental Tasks of Women Entering Higher Education at Mid-Life. Designed and directed research study of women returning to school during mid-life; supervised graduate student interviewers; collected and analyzed data; wrote final report. Total Award: $5000.

Co-Investigator (1977-1978). Ford Foundation Grant, Developmental and Historical Changes in Women's and Men's Friendships and Peer Relations. Developed coding scheme; coded and analyzed data from national survey of adults; supervised coders; wrote final papers. Total Award: $700.

Graduate Research Assistant (1977-1978). with Professors J. Veroff and E. Douvan, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Family and Sex Roles Project. Assisted in analyzing national survey research data; developed coding schemes; devised coding manual; coded and analyzed data.

Graduate Research Assistant (1974-1975). with Professor H. Lawrence, School of Social Work, University of Michigan. Investigated the use of stochastic processes in analyzing group therapy communication; developed hypotheses; coded, collected, and analyzed data.

BOOKS, BOOK CHAPTERS, AND BOOK REVIEWS

Richardson, V. E. & Browne, C. (in press). Social work practice with older adults in other minority groups (2nd edition). In B. Berkman and D. Kaplan (Eds.) Handbook of Social Work in Health and Aging New York: Oxford University Press.

Richardson, V. E. (in press). Prevention of morbid grief and the promotion of healthy grieving among older adults. In T. Guttota & Bloom, M. (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Primary Prevention and Health Promotion (2nd Edition). New London, CT: CFA Press.

Richardson, V. E., Guest Editor (2010). Testing the dual process model of coping with bereavement: A Decade Later. Special Issue: Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 61 (4).

6 Richardson, V. E. (2010). Preface. In V. E. Richardson (Ed.). Testing the Dual Process Model of Coping with Bereavement: A Decade Later. Special Issue: Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 61, pp. 271-273.

Emanuel, L. & Richardson, V. E. (2010). Foreword. In M. Bern-Klug (Ed.). Transforming Palliative Care in Nursing Homes: The Social Work Role (pp. xii-xv). New York: Columbia University Press.

Richardson, V.E. (2009). Marital bereavement in later adulthood. In C. Walter and McCoyd (Eds.). Grief and loss across the lifespan: A biopsychosocial perspective (pp. 309-315). New York: Springer Publishing Company.

Richardson, V. E. (2009). Clinical social work with older adults. In A. R. Roberts (Editor-in- Chief). Social Workers’ Desk Reference (2nd edition) (pp. 939-943). New York: Oxford University Press.

Richardson, V. E. and Barusch, A.S. (2008 in paperback; 2006 in hardcover). Gerontological Practice for the 21st Century: A Social Work Perspective. New York: Columbia University Press.

Richardson. V. E. (2006). Widowhood. In G. Maddox (Ed.). Encyclopedia of aging (4th Edition) (pp. 1226-1230). New York: Springer Publishing Company.

Browne, C. & Richardson, V.E. (2006). Social work practice with older adults in other minority groups. In B. Berkman and S. D’Ambruoso (Eds.) Handbook of Social Work in Health and Aging (pp. 301-309). New York: Oxford University Press.

Richardson, V.E. (2006). Implications for public policies and social services: What social workers and other gerontology practitioners can learn from the Changing Lives of Older Couples Study. In D. Carr, R. Nesse, and C. Wortman (Eds.). Spousal Bereavement in Late Life (pp. 279-312). New York: Springer Publishing Company.

Richardson,V. E. (2003-present). Series Editor: End-of-Life Care: A Series. New York: Columbia University Press. First Book in Series: Living while Dying (2004) by Joan Berzoff and Phyllis R. Silverman; Terry Wolfer and Vicki Runnion (2008), Dying, Death, and Bereavement in Social Work Practice: Decision Cases for Advanced Practice; Ruth E. Ray (2008) Endnotes: An Intimate Look at the End of Life, Mercedes Bern-Klug (Ed.) (2009) Transforming Palliative Care in Nursing Homes: The Social Work Role. Others under contract: Addressing the Whole Person in End-of-Life Care: The Social Work Role on the Interdisciplinary Hospice Team by Dona Reese;

Richardson, V. (2003). Promotion of retirement satisfaction. In T. Gullota and M. Bloom (Eds). The Encyclopedia of Primary Prevention and Health Promotion (pp. 900-906). New York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers.

7 Richardson,V. (2002). Clinical social work with older adults. In A. Roberts and G. Greene (Eds.). Social work desk reference. New York: Oxford University Press.

Richardson, V. (2000). Mental health of elderly women. In D. Garner (Ed.), Women as they age: Challenge, opportunity, and triumph (2nd edition) (pp. 85-92). New York: Haworth Press.

Richardson, V. (1999). Women and retirement. In Dianne Garner (Ed.), Fundamentals of feminist gerontology (pp. 49-66). New York: Haworth Press, Co-published simultaneously in Journal of Women & Aging, (1999), 11(2/3), 49-66.

Richardson, V. (1999). Teaching gerontological social work: A compendium of model syllabi. Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education.

Kilty, K., Richardson, V., & Segal, E. (1997). Income security and public assistance for women and children (Eds.). New York: Haworth Press.

Sands, R., & Richardson, V. (1995). Clinical practice with women in their middle years. In F. Turner (Ed.), Differential diagnosis and treatment in social work (4th ed) (Chapter 5, 43-58). (Reprinted from Social Work.) New York: Free Press.

Richardson, V. (1993). Retirement counseling: A handbook for gerontology practitioners. New York: Springer Publishing Company.(Main Selection of Behavioral Science Book Club, 1993.) Reviewed in: Clinical Gerontologist, Journal of Applied Gerontology, Journal of Aging and Society. Translated in Japanese through Tuttle-Mori Agency, Inc., Tokyo (2002). Translated into Korean through Hikjisa Publisher, Korea (2008).

Richardson, V. (1992). Book review of E. Brody's, Women in the middle: Their parent care years for Affilia, 7, 113-114.

Richardson, V. (contributor) (1984). In R. Schneider (Ed.). The integration of gerontology into social work educational curricula. CSWE series in Gerontology.

Richardson, V. (contributor) (1984). In R. Schneider (Ed.). Gerontology in social work education, faculty development and continuing education. CSWE series in Gerontology.

Richardson, V. (contributor) (1984). In Specialized course outlines for gerontological social work education, Robert Schneider (Ed.). CSWE Series in Gerontology.

Richardson, V. (1978). Developmental and historical changes in women's and men's friendships and peer relations. In Work, family roles and social supports. Ann Arbor: The University of Michigan, Center for Continuing Education for Women.

PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS

Richardson, V. E, Bennett, K.M., Carr, D., Gallagher, S. Kim, J. and Fields, N. (in press). How does bereavement get under the skin? The effects of late life spousal loss on cortisol levels. Journal of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences.

Anderson, K., Richardson, V., Harootyan, & Fields, N. (2013) Inclusion or exclusion? Exploring barriers to employment for low-income older adults. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 56 (4), 318-334.

Kim, J. H. & Richardson, V.E., Park, B. & Park, M. (2013). A multi-level perspective on gender differences in the relationship between poverty status and depression among older adults in the United States. Journal of Women & Aging, 25, 207-226

Kim, J. H. & Richardson, V.E. (2011). The impact of Socioeconomic inequalities and lack of health insurance on physical functioning among middle-aged and older Adults. Health & Social Care in the Community. Published on-line July 6, 2011.

Richardson, V. E. (2010). Length of caregiving and well-being among older widowers: Implications for the Dual Process Model of Bereavement. Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 61, 335-358.

Han, J. & Richardson, V. E. (2010). The relationship between depression and loneliness among homebound older persons: Does spirituality moderate this relationship? Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work: SOCIAL THOUGHT, 29 (3), 218-236.

Skomrock, L. K. & Richardson, V. E. (2010). Simulating age-related changes in color vision to assess the ability of older adults to take medication. The Consultant Pharmacist, 25 (3), 163- 170.

Richardson, V.E., Dabelko, H., and Gregoire, T. (2008). Adult day centers and mental health care. Social Work in Mental Health, 6 (3), 41-58.

Emanuel, L., Dworzik, K. & Richardson, V.E. (2007). The dying role. Journal of Palliative Medicine, Vol 10 (1), pp. 159-168.

Richardson, V.E. (2007). A dual process model of grief counseling: Findings from the Changing Lives of Older Couples (CLOC) study. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 48 (3), pp. 311- 329. Simultaneously published as Fostering Social Work Gerontology Competence: A collection of papers from the First National Gerontological Social Work Conference edited by Catherine Tompkins and Anita Rosen, New York: Haworth Press.

9 Kim, H. and Richardson, V.E. (2006). Driving cessation and consumption expenses in the later years. Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences, 61B (6), S347-S353.

Balaswamy, S., Richardson, V.E., & Price, C. (2004). Investigating patterns of social support by widowers during bereavement. Journal of Men’s Studies, 13, 67-84.

Kantor, B., Mauger, L., Richardson, V.E., Unroe, K.T. (2004). An analysis of an older driver evaluation program. Journal of The American Geriatrics Society, 52, 1326-1330. Reprinted in Year Book of Family Practice (2005). St. Louis, MO: Mosby, Elsevier Health Sciences Company.

Unroe, K., Kantor, B. & Richardson, V.E. (2003). Prescribing medications to older drivers: Are physicians’ resources adequate? Aging and Psychopharmacology, 13, 37-54.

Gregoire, T., Kilty, K. & Richardson, V.E. (2002). Gender and racial inequities in retirement resources. Journal of Women and Aging, 14 (3/4), 25-39.

Hooyman, N., Browne, C., Ray, R., and Richardson,V. (2002) Feminist gerontology and the life course: Policy, research, and teaching issues. Journal of Gerontology and Geriatric Education, 22 (4), 3-26.

Balaswamy, S. and Richardson,V. (2001). The cumulative effects of personal and social resources, length of widowhood, and hospitalization on the subjective well-being of elderly widowers. The International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 52, 311-27.

Richardson,V. and Balaswamy, S. (2001). Coping with bereavement among elderly widowers. Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 43 (2), 129-144.

Richardson, V. (2000). Mental health of elderly women. Journal of Women and Aging. Published simultaneously in D. Garner (Ed.) (2000). Women as they age (Second edition). New York: Haworth Press.

Richardson, V. (1999). Women and retirement. Journal of Women & Aging, 11(2/3), 49-66. Co- published simultaneously in D. Garner (Ed.) (1999). Fundamentals of Feminist Gerontology, 49-66 New York: Haworth Press.

Richardson, V. (1999). How circumstances of widowhood and retirement affect adjustment among older men. Journal of Mental Health and Aging, 5(2), 1-10.

Richardson, V., & Kilty, K. (1997). A critical analysis of retirement resources before and after retirement. Journal of Poverty: Innovations in Social, Political and Economic Inequalities.

10 Richardson, V., & Kilty, K. (1995). The effects of time and gender on mental health before and after retirement. Journal of Women and Aging, 7 (1/2), 19-35. (Reported in Time magazine, February 12, 1996 and USA Today, January 30, 1996).

Juliá, M., Kilty, K., & Richardson, V. (1995). Social worker preparedness for retirement: Gender and ethnic considerations. Social Work, 40 (5), 610-620.

Richardson, V. (1995). Crisis intervention in contemporary society: Contributions from critical theory. Crisis Intervention and Time-Limited Treatment, 1 (3), 177-189.

Richardson, V. (1993). Critical gerontological practice with ethnic minority elderly. Social Work Agenda, 12, 3.

Richardson, V. (1993). Ethnicity and gerontological practice: A critical perspective. Ohio Gerontological Society News.

Richardson, V. (1992). Service use among urban African American elderly people. Social Work, 37 (1), 47-54.

Richardson, V., & Kilty, K. (1992). Retirement intentions among black professionals: Implications for practice with older black adults. The Gerontologist, 32, 7-16.

Richardson, V., & Kilty, K. (1991). Adjustment to retirement: Continuity vs. discontinuity. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 33, 151-169.

Richardson, V. (1990). Gender differences in retirement planning among educators: Implications for practice with older women. Women and Aging, 2(3), 27-40.

Richardson, V., & Sands, R. (1990). Nontraditional women students in social work. Journal of Continuing Education in Social Work, 5 (2), 15-20.

Richardson, V. (1989). Social work practice and retirement. Social Casework, 7 0(4), 210-218.

Richardson, V., & Kilty, K. (1989). Retirement financial planning among black professionals. The Gerontologist, 29, 32-37.

Richardson, V., & Sands, R. (1986/1987). Death attitudes among mid-life women. Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 17 (4), 327-341.

Sands, R., & Richardson, V. (1986). Clinical practice with women in their middle years. Social Work, 31, 36-43.

Bermann, S., & Richardson, V. (1986/1987). Social change in the salience of death among adults in America: A projective assessment. Omega: Journal of Death and Dying, 17 (3), 195.

Richardson, V., & Sands, R. (1985). Developmental patterns of women returning to school ages 30 through 49. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 5(4), 29-41.

Richardson, V. (1985). Status concerns among retired women: Implications for social work practice. Journal of Applied Social Science, 9 (2), 177-186.

Richardson, V., & Sands, R. (1985). The developmental tasks of women entering higher education at mid-life. Resources in Education (ERIC document).

Kilty, K., & Richardson, V. (1985). The impact of gender on productive and social activities. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 12, 162-185.

Richardson, V. (1984/1985). Projective measurement of adult peer relations as a function of chronological age. The International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 19(1), 11-23.

Blostein, S., Eldridge, W., Kilty, K., & Richardson, V. (1985). A multidimensional analysis of the concept of burnout. Employee Assistant Quarterly, 1, 55-66.

Richardson, V., & Bermann, S. (1984/1985). Social change in the salience of illness among adults in America: Implications for practice in health and social work. Journal of Applied Social Science, 9 (1), 26-36.

Sands, R., & Richardson, V. (1984). Educational and mental health factors associated with the return of mid-life women to school. Educational Gerontologist, 10, 155-170.

Richardson, V. (1984). Clinical-historical aspects of friendship deprivation among women. Social Work Research and Abstracts, 2 0(1), 19-24.

Eldridge, W., Blostein, S., & Richardson, V. (1983). A multidimensional model for assessing factors associated with burnout in social service organizations. Public Personnel Management, 12 (3), 314-321.

Richardson, V., Bermann, S., & Piwaworski, M. (1983). A projective assessment of the relationships between religion, death and chronological age among adults in America. Journal of General Psychology, 109, 149-156.

Richardson, V. (1983). The effects of contemporary changes in work and retirement on women's preferences for power and peer relations. Resources in education (ERIC document).

Richardson, V. (1983). Growing gray. Pizazz, 28-29.

Richardson, V. (1983). The relationship between psychological involvement and perception of status differences and peer relations among adults. Journal of Psychology, 113, 283-288.

Richardson, V. (1983). Developmental changes on psychological involvement among adults in 1957 and 1976. Interdisciplinary Topics in Gerontology, 17, 40-49.

Richardson, V. (1983). Invitational paper on gerontological education in social work. Social Work Agenda, 2(1), 9.

Richardson, V., & Partridge, S. (1982). Construct validation of family orientation and status perception: Theoretical and methodological issues for the TAT. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 42, 1243-1251.

Richardson, V. (1982). Development and construct validation of psychological involvement. Psychological Reports, 51, 1253-1254.

Richardson, V. (1982). Social change in perceptions of work relations. Social Service Review, 5 6(3), 438-447.

PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

A. National and International

Gibson, A. & Richardson, V. E. (2013). Critical Feminist Gerontology: Application to Persons Living Alone with Alzheimer’s Disease. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Dallas, TX.

Fields, N., S. Won, E. Bradley, G. Rivera, A. Gibson, S. Tarrant & V. Richardson (2013) Cultural Variability among Dementia Caregivers: A Qualitative Ethnocultural Inquiry at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA.

Richardson, V. E., Han, J. & Kim, J. (2011). Loneliness and Depression during Widowhood: Does Religion Help? Paper presented at symposium entitled, Widowhood and Loneliness: The Impact of Lifesytle at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA.

Kim, J., Han, J. & Richardson, V. E. (2011). The Moderating Effects of Self-Efficacy, Social Support, and Neighborhood Characteristics on the Relationship between Poverty and Depression in Late Life. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA.

Richardson, V. E., Carr, D., Bennett, K. & Gallagher, S. (2009). How Does Widowhood Get Under One?s Skin?: An Exploration of Biomarker Responses. Paper presented at symposium entitled, The Impact of Spousal Bereavement on Late Life Health: New Directions in Theory, Research, and Practice at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, Georgia.

13 Ginzer, L. and Richardson, V. E. (2009). How Much are People Drinking, Anyway: Findings from NESARC. Paper Presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, Georgia.

Ginzer, L. and Richardson, V. E. (2008). Gender differences in Late Onset Alcohol Use Disorders: Findings from NESARC. Paper Presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

Richardson, V. E. (2008). Symposium: Testing the Dual Process Model of Bereavement: The Benefits of Restoration-Oriented Coping for Older Bereaved Persons. Presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

Richardson, V. E. (2008). Mitigating the Effects of Caregiving on Older Widowers’ Adjustments to Bereavement” Paper Presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

Richardson, V. E., (2008). Reactor for Symposium: “You’ve Got to Get Cracking with Life”: An exploration of the Paths to achieving resilience among older men. At the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

Richardson, V. E. (2008). Chair for Symposium: Older Women and Widowhood. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

Harris, M., Wilby, F., Richardson, V.E., & Sisco, S. (2007). Cultivating Social Work Expertise with Older Adults in Rural Settings: Lessons Learned from Implementing the Practicum Partnership Program at the Annual Meeting of the American Society on Aging-National Council on Aging, Chicago.

Richardson, V.E. (2006). Psychosocial and Economic Adjustments to Late-Life Spousal Loss: New Evidence from Longitudinal Studies. Panel Reactor for the Annual Meeting of The Gerontological Society of America, Dallas.

Richardson, V.E. (2005). Coping with Bereavement in Later Life: A Longitudinal Analysis of Widows and Widowers. Paper Presented for the Symposium on The Psychological Consequences of Late Life Widowhood: Evidence from Longitudinal Studies for the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Orlando.

Richardson, V.E. & Balaswamy, S. (2004). Bereavement Circumstances and Social Interactions among Older Widowers. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

Unroe, K., Kantor, B. & Richardson, V.E. (2003). Understanding Medical Student Goals and Expectations: Implications for the Design of a Geriatrics Curriculum. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of The Gerontological Society of America, San Diego.

Unroe, K., Kantor, B. & Richardson, V.E. (2003). Prescribing Medications to Older Drivers: Are Physician Resources Adequate? Paper Presented at the Annual Meeting of The American Geriatrics Society, Baltimore.

Richardson, V. (2003). A Dual Process Model of Grief Counseling: Findings from The Changing Lives of Older Persons (CLOC) Study. Paper Presented at the First National Gerontological Social Work Education Conference at the Council on Social Work Education, Atlanta.

Richardson, V., Kantor, B. & Mauger, L. (2003). An Ecological Analysis of Driving Cessation among Metropolitan Elderly: Recommendations for Future Policies on Urban Transportation. Paper Presented at the American Society on Aging. Chicago.

Thompson, E. and Richardson, V. (2002). Older Men’s Relationships and Social Networks-I, research symposium at The Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston.

Richardson,V. and Thompson, E. (2002). Older Men’s Relationships and Social Networks-II, research symposium at The Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston,.

Balaswamy, S., Price, C., Richardson, V. and Wehage, W. (2002). Social Supports among Older Widowers. Paper presented at The Annual Meeting of The Gerontological Society of America, Boston.

Kantor, B., Mauger, L., Richardson, V. and Tschantz-Unroe (2002). Analysis of an Older Driver Evaluation Program. Paper presented at The Annual Meeting of The Gerontological Society of America, Boston.

Richardson,V. and Balaswamy, S. (2000). Coping with bereavement among older widowers. Paper presented at The Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Washington, DC.

Grover, C., Balaswamy, S. & Richardson, V. (2000). Selectivity principle: Dimensions of self- esteem in older widowed men in good and poor health. Poster presented at The Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Washington, DC.

Richardson,V., Browne, C. & Gonyea, J. (2000). Social work practice with older women. Pre- conference workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Social Workers. Washington, DC.

Richardson, V.E., Asamoah, Y., Emlet, C., Hokenstad, M., Keigher, S., Lubben, J. & Kosberg, J. (1999). International aging and elder care. Symposium at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco.

15 Hooyman, N., Ray, R. & Browne, C., Calasanti, T. & Richardson, V. (1999). Feminist gerontology and the life course: Policy and research issues. Symposium at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco.

Goldberg-Glen, R., Hayslip, B., Weber, C., Sandy, R., Caputo, R., Kauffman, S. and Richardson, V. (1999). Contextual aspects of cross-generational parenting. Symposium at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco.

Richardson, V., Asamoah, Y., Hokenstad, M., Keigher, S., Kosberg, J., & Lubben, J. (1999). Honoring the United Nations Year of the Older Person. Special Panel Presentation by AGE-SW at the 1999 Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, San Francisco.

Richardson, V., & Teaford, M. (1998). Eating alone: Impact of bereavement on nutrition of older widows and widowers. Poster delivered at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Philadelphia.

Richardson, V., & Balaswamy, S. (1998). The effects of organizational and client characteristics on outcome measures for elderly users of community-based congregate services. Poster delivered at the Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work Research, Miami.

Richardson, V. (1998). Circumstances that affect older men's adjustment during the first year of widowhood. Presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council of Social Work Education, Orlando.

Richardson, V. (1997). The effects of circumstances of widowhood on adjustment during the first year among older men. Presented at the Symposium on Older Widowers presented at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Cincinnati.

Richardson, V. (1997). Sources of depression and use of services among recently retired women. Paper presented at the National Conference on Women and Mental Health, Tampa.

Richardson, V. (1997). Gerontology Symposium. Moderator at the Annual Program Meeting, Council on Social Work Education, Chicago.

Richardson, V., and others. (1997). Aging and retirement in academia: How is your institution doing? Workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Boston.

Ellenbrook, D., & Richardson, V. (1996). Gerontological social work education and student attitudes toward the elderly. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, D.C.

16 Ellenbrook, D., & Richardson, V. (1996). A comparison of MSW students who specialize in gerontology with those who do not specialize. Presented at the APM Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.

Kilty, K., & Richardson, V. (1990). Gender, marital status and retirement income security. Presented at the Second International Conference, Center for the Study of Adult Life, Holland.

Richardson, V., & Kilty, K. (1989). The effects of time and gender on mental health before and after retirement. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Minneapolis.

Kilty, K., & Richardson, V. (1989). Comparing financial resources of women and men during retirement. Presented at the International Congress of Gerontology, Acapulco, Mexico.

Richardson, V. (1989). Service needs of urban Black elderly. Invitational Speaker, Plenary Session, National Caucus on the Black Aged, Columbus.

Kilty, K., & Richardson, V. (1988). Gender and commitment to work among retiring workers. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Social Problems, Atlanta, Georgia.

Richardson, V. (1988). Crisis intervention and retirement. Paper presented at the NASW Annual Conference. The Clinical Social Work Conference, Philadelphia, November.

Richardson, V., & Kilty, K. (1988). The effects of time and gender on adjustment to retirement. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, November.

Kilty, K., & Richardson, V. (1988). Factors in the retirement decision process. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco.

Richardson, V. (1985). A generic model of death education for social workers. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Washington, D.C., February.

Richardson, V., & Sands, R. (1984). The developmental concerns of women returning to school in mid-life. Paper presented at the 37th Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Antonio, November.

Sands, R., & Richardson, V. (1983). Clinical practice with middle-aged women. Paper presented at the Eighth NASW Professional Symposium, Washington, D.C., November.

Richardson, V., & Sands, R. (1983). The developmental tasks of older women returning to school. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the National Women's Studies Association Convention, Columbus, June.

17 Richardson, V., & Lee, D. (1982). Retirement planning among Asian-Americans: Problems and recommended intervention strategies. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, November.

Richardson, V. (1982). The effects of contemporary changes in work and retirement on women's preferences for power and peer relations. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, November.

Lee, D., & Richardson, V. (1982). Value conflicts and their effects on preretirement planning and retirement among Asian Americans. Paper presented at Color in a White Society: NASW Minority Issues Conference, Los Angeles, California, June.

Richardson, V. (1982). Presider at the Conference on Social Science and Social Work: Next Steps. The University of Michigan Doctoral Program in Social Work and Social Science, May.

Richardson, V. (1981). Historical changes in perceptions of friendship among married women: 1957-1976. Paper presented at the Seventh NASW Professional Symposium, Philadelphia, November.

Richardson, V. (1981). The effects of age, year, and cohort on perceptions of friendships and peer relations. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Toronto, November.

Richardson, V. (1981). Putting together a social support group for the elderly with elderly participation. Paper presented at the Conference on Suicide Among the Elderly, Columbus, October.

State

Fields, N. & Richardson, V. E. (2010). Selective Optimization with Compensation Theory and Assisted Living. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Ohio Association for Gerontology Educators (OAGE). Bowling Green, OH.

Richardson, V. E. (2009). Consultant for Hartford Infusion Grant, Xavier University Department of Social Work.

Richardson, V. E. (2007). Contemporary Approaches in Grief Counseling, Presentation at the 2007 annual conference of NASW: Ohio Chapter, Columbus.

Pariser, S. & Richardson, V.E. (2000). Mental Health and Aging. Presentation at the Summer Institute on Aging, The Ohio State University, Columbus.

Kahana, E., Kart, C., Kinney, J., Koebel, S. & Richardson, V. (2000). Aging research in Ohio: Into the Millennium and Beyond. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Ohio Research Council on Aging, Cincinnati.

Richardson, V. (1999). Managing the stress of caregiving. Presentation at the annual conference of the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Association, Columbus, Ohio

Richardson, V. (1995). Treatment of depression and anxiety among the elderly. Keynote presentation at the Ohio Gerontological Society, Columbus, October.

Richardson, V. (1993). The future of gerontological practice: The impact of ethnicity. Summer Institute on Aging, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, August.

Richardson, V. (1993). Ethnicity and gerontological practice: A critical perspective. Keynote Address, The Ohio Gerontological Society, Columbus, May.

Richardson, V. (1991). Social work, diversity, and diverse populations. Keynote presentation at Conference on Social Work and Diversity, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, October.

Richardson, V. (1990). Work, leisure and retirement. Workshop conducted at Elderly Well-Being Conference, Ohio Cooperative Extension Service, The Ohio State University, Columbus, November.

Richardson, V. (1990). Targeting minority special populations. Invited participant at the 1990 Ohio Governor's Conference on Aging, Columbus.

Richardson, V. (1988). Crisis intervention among the recently retired. Workshop conducted at the Ninth Annual Multidisciplinary Institute on Aging, Columbus, December.

Gold, I., Richardson, V., Sterns, H., & Harel, Z. (1986). Higher education and the aging network: The two-way street between practice and academia. Workshop conducted at the Seventh Annual Multidisciplinary Institute on Aging, Columbus, October.

Richardson, V. (1986). Moderator, paper session, Tenth Annual Ohio Conference on Aging, Akron, April.

Sands, R., & Richardson, V. (1986). Clinical practice with women in their middle years. Invitational presentation at the Fourth Annual NASW Ohio Chapter Social Work Conference, Akron, March.

Richardson, V., & Kilty, K. (1986). Gender differences in adjustment to retirement. Paper presented at the Tenth Annual Ohio Conference on Aging, Columbus, April.

Richardson, V. (1985). Moderator, paper session, Ninth Annual Ohio Conference on Aging, Columbus, April.

19 Richardson, V. and Associates. (1985). The use of computers in social work. Invitational presentation at the Fourth Annual NASW Ohio Chapter Social Work Conference, Columbus, March.

Richardson, V. E. (1984). Moderator, paper session, Eighth Annual Ohio Conference on Aging, Columbus, April.

Richardson, V. E. (1983). Working with adult children and their aging parents. Workshop conducted at the Conference on Health Care for Social Workers in Ohio, Columbus, May.

Richardson, V. E. (1982). The basics of aging. Workshop conducted at the Third Annual Multidisciplinary Institute on Aging, Ohio Commission on Aging, Columbus, October.

C. Local

Richardson, V. E. (2008). Aging among African Americans. Invited presentation for The Ohio State University African American and African Studies Community Extension Center, Columbus.

Richardson, V. E. (2007). Grief and Bereavement Counseling. The Ohio State University College of Social Continuing Education Program. Columbus.

Richardson, V. E. (2007). The Forum at Knightsbridge with Northwest Counseling Services, “Honoring Healthcare Choices: Advance Care Planning for Professionals and Myths of Bereavement & Contemporary Issues in Grief Counseling: Resources Update, Columbus.

Richardson, V. E. (2004). New Models of Bereavement Counseling. Invited presentation for Northwest Counseling Center, Older Adults Unit, Columbus, Ohio.

Richardson, V. (1998). Women and retirement. Invited presentation for the Interdisciplinary Research Seminar on Explorations into the Realities of Women in Contemporary Society, The Ohio State University.

Richardson, V. & Teaford M. (1998). Psychosocial correlates of widowhood and nutrition. Invited presentation for the Interdisciplinary Research Seminar on Nutrition and Aging, The Ohio State University.

Richardson, V. (1997). Long-term care for older adults after the millennium: Can it ever be any different? Panel participant for 1997 O'Leary Memorial Lecture by Dr. Rosalie Kane, The Ohio State University College of Social Work.

Richardson, V. (1997). Is There Life After Retirement? Presented at the Fitness Forum, sponsored by The Ohio State University Medical Center.

20 Richardson, V. E. (1995). Qualitative and Quantitative Survey and Interview Methods. Presentation to Class in Family Relations and Human Development, The Ohio State University, Columbus, November.

Richardson, V. E. (1995 and 1996). Theories of Social Aging. Presentation to class in College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, October.

Richardson, V. E. (1989). Gender differences in preretirement planning. Keynote speaker at the Annual Conference of the International Society of Preretirement Planning, Columbus, April.

Richardson, V. E. (1988). Practice techniques with the elderly. Workshop conducted at the Mental Health Issues for Older Adults Conference sponsored by North Central Mental Health Services, Columbus, November.

Richardson, V. E. (1988). Clinical practice with the elderly. Workshop conducted at Dublin Counseling Center, Dublin, Ohio, March.

Richardson, V. E. (1984). You and your aging parent. Workshop conducted at the Advent Lutheran Church, Upper Arlington, Ohio, May.

Richardson, V. E. (1983). Working mothers: The pros and cons. Presentation delivered to the Jewish Women's Association, Bexley, Ohio, March.

Richardson, V. E. (1982). Developmental and historical changes in women's friendships. Guest Speaker, Colloquium on Women, Women's Studies Center, The Ohio State University, May.

Richardson, V. E. (1981). The Cinderella complex: Implications for professional women. Presentation delivered to the B'nai B'rith Organization for Young Professional Women, Columbus, September.

Richardson, V. E. (1981). Recent advances in the field of aging. Presentation delivered to the Department of Social Services, Columbus, March.

Richardson, V. (1981). The effects of age on involvement in friendships and peer relations. Presentation delivered to the Voyager Chapter of American Businesswomen, Columbus, January.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES

A. National

Member, Expert Advisory Group (2010-Present). Illness and Potential Study Group, Feinburg School of Medicine, Buehler Center of Aging, Northwestern University.

21 Grant Reviewer (2008-present), Alzheimer’s Association Research Initiative

Editor, End-of-Life Series (2006-2012), Columbia University Press

Grant Reviewer (2008-2010), National Cancer Institute

Editorial Board Member (2012 – present). The Gerontologist

Editorial Board Member (2001- present). Omega: Journal of Death and Dying

Editorial Board Member (1996-present). Journal of Women and Aging

Editorial Board Member (2010-present). Journal of Gerontological Social Work

Editorial Board Member (2010-present). Journal of the Society for Social Work Research

Editorial Board Member (2013-present). Journal of Geriatrics and Palliative Care

Editorial Board Member (2007-Present). Open Longevity Science.

Editorial Board Member (2008 to 2010). Open Transportation Journal

Consulting Editor, Social Casework, The International Journal of Aging and Human Development, The Gerontologist, Research on Social Work Practice, Journal of Applied Gerontology

Invited Member (2007). American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry (geriatric mental health)

Reviewer (2007). Gero Innovations Grant for the Master’s Advanced Curriculum (MAC) Project funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation.

Reviewer (ongoing). The Gerontologist, Journal of Applied Gerontology, Evaluation Research Review, Families in Society, Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences.

Reviewer (2005). Special Issue on Aging, Families in Society

Expert Trainer with C. Tompkins, (2002). Infusing Aging Content in the Curriculum. Council on Social Work Education, SAGE-SW Faculty Development Institute, Funded by the John A. Harford Foundation. Social Workers in Minnesota, October.

Expert Trainer with C. Tompkins, A. Rosen, D. Burnette & N. Wilson (2002). Infusing Aging Research in Social Work. Council on Social Work Education, SAGE-SW Faculty Development Institute, Funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation at The Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Meeting, Boston.

22 Reviewer (2002, 2004). First National Conference on Gerontological Social Work.

Reviewer (2002). Hartford Geriatric Enrichment Education Project proposals.

Reviewer (2002). Teaching Gerontological Social Work (Second Edition), Council on Social Work Education.

Member, Steering Committee (1998-2000). National Association of Social Workers Section on Aging.

Member (1998). APM Corresponding Committee, Council on Social Work Education

Co-editor (1995-1998). Journal of Poverty: Innovations on Social, Political and Economic Inequalities,

Charter Member (1995-2000). Society for Social Work and Research,

Elected President (1997-2000) and elected Board Member (1990-1993; 2000-2003). National Committee for Gerontology in Social Work Education.

Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work

NASW Register of Clinical Social Workers

Member, Academy of Certified Social Workers

Member, National Association of Social Workers

Member, Gerontological Society of America

Member, Council on Social Work Education

Member, American Society on Aging

Member, Association for Death Education

Member, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Faculty Representative, Council on Social Work Education's National Project on Gerontology

Abstract Reviewer (1988). Annual Conference of the Gerontological Society of America

23 State

Invited member (2007). ANSWER Steering Committee for Social Work Reinvestment Initiative, NASW Ohio Chapter.

Appointed member (1999-2000; 2009). Professional Advisory Committee to the Central Ohio Alzheimer's Association and Related Dementias Association.

Invited Participant (1995). Mini-White House Conference on Aging in Ohio.

Appointed member (1988). Subcommittee on Underutilized, At-Risk Elderly, The Ohio Department of Aging.

Vice-President (1988-1991) and appointed member (1982-1991). Ohio Network of Educational Consultants in the Field of Aging.

Co-Chair (1990). Fourteenth Annual Professional and Scientific Ohio Conference on Aging.

Licensed Independent Social Worker (1986-present). State of Ohio.

Charter member (1984-present). Ohio Gerontological Society.

Charter member (1985-present). Ohio Council for Research on Aging.

C. Local

Invited Member (2009-Present). Professional Advisory Counsel for The Central Ohio Alzheimer’s Association, Columbus.

Member (1994-1996). Advisory Council on Substance Abuse and Older Adults.

Representative (1994-1995). NASW, Region 5 Representative.

Co-Coordinator (1987-1988). Coalition Against Racism in Colleges and Universities.

Chairperson, Personnel Committee (1984-1985) and member (1982-1985). Board of Trustees, Southeast Community Mental Health Center.

Executive Committee (1983-1984). Board of Trustees, Southeast Community Mental Health Center.

Member, Planning Committee (1981). Conference on Suicide Among the Elderly.

C. University

Elected Chair (2006 to 2008). Coordinating Committee for OSU’s Interdisciplinary Specialization on Aging.

Member (1996-present). Coordinating Committee for OSU’s Interdisciplinary Specialization on Aging.

Appointed Member (2007 to present). Office of Geriatrics & Gerontology Review Committee, OSU College of Medicine.

Chair (1997-1998). Graduate Studies Committee for OSU’s Interdisciplinary Specialization on Aging.

Elected Member (1994-1998). Research and Graduate School Council.

Member (1994-1999). Gerontology Research Group.

Appointed Member (1994). Search Committee for Dean of College of Social Work.

Appointed Member (1993-1996). OSU University Promotion and Tenure Committee.

Appointed Member (1989-1991). OSU Graduate School University Fellowship Committee.

Appointed Member (1985). OSU Graduate School Research Award Committee.

Elected Vice-Chair (1994-1995) and Appointed Member (1985-1989). OSU Commission for Social Policy on Aging, OSU Mershon Center.

Charter Member (1984-1999). OSU Gerontology Interest Group.

Faculty Advisor (1983-1985). Iranian Student Association,

Faculty Advisor (1983 to 1985). Armenian Student Association.

Member, Planning Committee (1983). Conference on Death and Technology,

Appointed Member (1982-1984). OSU Human Subjects Review Committee.

E. College

Chair (2010-2011). Promotion and Tenure Committee, The Ohio State University College of Social Work.

25 Co-Chair (2010-2011). Aging and Health Practice Area, The Ohio State University College of Social Work

Elected Member and Chair (2007-2008). College Advisory Committee, The Ohio State University College of Social Work.

Chair (2006-2008). Clinical Area Group, The Ohio State University College of Social Work.

Chair (2006-2007). Ad Hoc Committee on Faculty Merit Review.

Member (2005). O’Leary Lecture Committee, co-coordinated visit for Dr. Fernando Torres-Gil from UCLA.

Member (2004-2006). Affirmative Action Committee.

Member (1996-1997). Doctoral Symposium Committee.

Chair (1993-1994; 2001-2003; 2005-2006) and member (1993). Promotion and Tenure Committee.

Elected Member (1993-1994). Ad Hoc Committee on Restructuring.

Appointed Member (1988-1991). College Advisory Committee.

Appointed Member (1986-1988). Continuing Education Committee.

Chairperson (1985-1986; 1990; and 1997-1998) and elected member (1984-1986; 1988 to 1991; 1994-1998;). Graduate Studies Committee.

Appointed Member (1984-1986). Library and Learning Resources Committee.

Appointed Member (1984-1985). Task Force on Aging.

Appointed Member (1985). Committee on Computer and Research Laboratory.

Chairperson (1988) and appointed member (1983-1985). Task Force on Review of the Doctoral Program.

Appointed Member (1983). Task Force on Promotion and Tenure Guidelines.

Appointed Member (1982-1983). Ad Hoc Committee on Recruitment.

Appointed Member (1982-1984). Student Services Committee.

Chairperson (1983) and elected member (1982-1983). Undergraduate Committee.

Elected Member (1981-1982). Recruitment Committee.

Elected Member, 1980-1982; 1987-1988; 1988-1989) College Curriculum Committee.

Elected member (1980-1982). Faculty Welfare Committee.

AWARDS AND HONORS

Recipient (2004). Tony Tripodi Prize for Research Excellence.

Research Fellowship (2002). University of Michigan Summer Institute on CLOC (The Changing Lives of Older Couples Study.

Recipient (2001). Outstanding Gerontology Educator in Ohio, The Ohio Network of Educational Consultants in the Field of Aging.

Success Story Award (1992). The Ohio State University Center for Teaching Excellence for outstanding service in fostering multicultural teaching.

Nomination (1985). University Distinguished Scholar Award, The Ohio State University, College of Social Work.

Recipient (1982). Award to Young Scholars, Spencer Foundation.

Recipient (1977-1978). Horace H. Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship Prize for academic merit The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Recipient (1974-1975; 1976, declined). National Institute of Mental Health Predoctoral Fellowship, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

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