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Neely Mahapatra

Associate Professor

University of Wyoming Phone: (307) 766-6864

Division of Social Work Fax: (307) 766-6839

Dept. 3632 Email: nmahapat@uwyo.edu

1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071

Education

Year Institution Degree

Dec 2008 The University of Texas at Austin

School of Social Work

Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work

May 2003 The University of Texas at Austin

School of Social Work

Master of Science in Social Work

1998-1999 Indira Gandhi National Open University,

New Delhi

PG Diploma in HR Management

1991-1993 Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India Master of Science in Zoology

1988-1991 Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India Bachelor of Science in Zoology

Professional Experience

2016-Current Associate Professor, Division of Social Work,

University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming

2010-2016 Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Division of Social Work,

University of Wyoming, Laramie, Wyoming

2009-2010 Visiting Assisting Professor, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas

Jan, 2009-Aug, 2009 Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Institute of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin

Supervisor: Dr. Noel Bridget Busch-Armendariz

Awards and Honors

2017-2018 Nominated Best Mentor for the 2017 Wyoming Women of

Influence Awards

2017-2018 Faculty Mentor of the Year’ Division of Social Work, University

of Wyoming

2011-2012 ‘Faculty Mentor of the Year’ Division of Social Work, University

of Wyoming

2011-2012 New Investigator Award, College of Health Sciences, University

of Wyoming, Laramie ($500)

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2008-2009 Harry E. & Bernice M. Moore Fellowship, Hogg Foundation for

Mental Health, The University of Texas at Austin ($20,000)

2007-2008 The Taraknath Das Foundation Scholarship, Southern Asian

Institute at the School of International and Public Affairs,

Columbia University, New York ($3,500)

2008-2009 National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), Women & Sex/Gender

Junior Investigator Travel Award for meeting of the College

on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD)

2004- 2005 Martha S. Williams Endowed Presidential Scholarship,

The University of Texas at Austin

2003-2004 Martha S. Williams Endowed Presidential Scholarship,

The University of Texas at Austin

Research and Scholarship

Grants and Funding

2017-2018, Mahapatra, N., & Haney, C. D. International social work: A British

perspective. Innovative Study Abroad Course Proposal for Summer Session 2018,

University of Wyoming; $5000

2015-2016, Haney, C. D., & Mahapatra, N. International Travel Grant. University of

Wyoming; $1500

2015-2016, Mahapatra, N., & Haney, C. D. International social work: A British

perspective. Innovative Study Abroad Course Proposal for Summer Session 2016,

University of Wyoming; $5000

2015-2016, Mahapatra, N. South Asian youth and their perception of gender violence.

College of Health Sciences, University of Wyoming; Seed Grant $6,410

2013-2014, Mahapatra, N., & Haney, C. D. International social work: A British

perspective. Innovative Study Abroad Course Proposal for Summer Session 2014.

University of Wyoming; $5000

2013-2014, Mahapatra, N. Experiences of domestic violence and formal and informal help-

seeking among South Asian women expatriates in Dubai and/or in United Arab Emirates

(UAE). Social Justice Research Center Grant, University of Wyoming; Research Grant

$2,100.

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2011-2012, Mahapatra, N. University students and use of Social Network Sites:

Relationship between perceived social support and general well-being. College of Health

Sciences Grant Award 2011, University of Wyoming; Research Grant $3,200.

2011, Mahapatra, N. Pathways to seeking formal/outside help for domestic violence victims

of South Asian origin. Social Justice Research Center Grant, University of Wyoming;

Research Grant $3,000.

2011, Mahapatra, N. Voices from behind closed doors: Women experiencing domestic

violence in India. International Travel Grant, University of Wyoming; Research Grant

$2,000.

Grant Submission-Unfunded Research

2017-2018, Mahapatra, N. & Haney, C. D., International Travel Grant. University of

Wyoming.

2017, Mahapatra, N. & Havig, K. Human trafficking in the Yellowstone/Wyoming region:

A mixed-methods, exploratory study of knowledge and needs. UW National Park Service

Research Station Small Grants Program, 2017.

2014, Mahapatra, N. Intimate partner violence on Wind River Indian Reservation:

Prevalence and perceptions of men. The Lois and Samuel Silberman Grant Fund -The

New York Community Trust.

2014, Mahapatra, N. South Asian youth and their perception of gender violence. $250,000

Grant Initiative, University of Wyoming.

2013, Mahapatra, N., & Haney, C. International travel grant, University of Wyoming

International Programs Office.

2012, Mahapatra, N. Experiences of domestic violence and formal and informal help-

seeking among South Asian women expatriates in Dubai. Faculty Grant-in Aid Program,

University of Wyoming.

2011, Mahapatra, N. Pathways to seeking formal/outside help for domestic violence victims

of South Asian origin. The Lois and Samuel Silberman Grant Fund in The New York

Community Trust.

2011, Mahapatra, N. Pathways to seeking formal/outside help for domestic violence victims

of South Asian origin. Susan Mckay Fund, University of Wyoming.

Publications (Refereed Journals)

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Mahapatra, N., & Rai, A. (under review). Every cloud has a silver lining

but…”Pathways to seeking formal/outside help for domestic violence victims of South

Asian origin in the US.” (Data –based)

Mahapatra, N., & Murugan, V. (under review). South Asian youth and their perception

of gender violence. (Data-based).

Wild, M., & Mahapatra, N. (review and resubmit). A Midwestern Frontier University’s

Readiness to Support Student Veterans. (Data –based)

Aguilar, J., Mahapatra, N., Busch-Armendariz, N., & DiNitto, D. M. (2016). Exploring the

science of conducting surveys for studying men's sexual assault perpetration behaviors.

Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, (25)1, 88-109. (Data-based; Impact Factor of

0.61)

Mahapatra, N., Faulkner, M., & Schatz, M. (2016). Forefront of human rights issues:

Integrating human trafficking into social work curriculums. Critical Social Work, 17(1),

75-96.

Mahapatra, N., & Schatz, M. (2015). Social networking among health sciences

university students: Examining social network usage, social support and general well-

being. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 25(6), 618-629.

doi:10.1080/10911359.2015.1011253 (Data-based)

Faulkner, M., Mahapatra, N., Heffron, L. C., Nsonwu, M. B., & Busch-Armendariz, N.

(2013). Moving past victimization and trauma toward restoration: Mother survivors of

sex trafficking share their inspiration. International Perspectives on Victimology, 7(2),

46-55. (Data-based)

Nsonwu, M. B., Busch-Armendariz, N., Heffron, L. C., M., Mahapatra, & Fong, R.

(2013). Marital and familial strengths and needs: Refugees speak out. Journal of Ethnic

& Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 22(2), 129-144. (Data-based)

Mahapatra, N., & DiNitto, D. M. (2013). Help-seeking behaviors of South Asian

women experiencing domestic violence in the United States. Partner Abuse, 4(3), 295-

313. (Data-based)

Mahapatra, N. (2012). South Asian Women in the United States and their experience of

domestic violence. Journal of Family Violence, 27(5), 381-390. doi: 10.1007/s10896-

012-9434-4 (Data-based; Impact Factor of 1.17)

Mahapatra, N. (2011). Using key informants to explore help-seeking among South

Asian women who experience domestic violence in the United States. Human Rights

Global Focus Domestic Violence, 6(1&2), 30-47. (Data based)

Publications (Technical Reports):

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Busch-Armendariz. N. B., Kellison, J. B., Jarrett, J. E., Mahapatra, N., Yeilib, K., &

Voyles, L. (March, 2009). Economic Impact of Adult Entertainment Fee on Sexually

Oriented Business and on Texas Tax Collections. The University of Texas at Austin

School of Social Work. (Data-based)

Busch-Armendariz. N.B., Fong, R., Heffron, L.C., Kalergis, K., Mahapatra, N.,

Faulkner, M., Voyies, L., & Eaton, S. (2008). Human Trafficking in Texas: A Statewide

Evaluation of Existing Laws and Social Services. The University of Texas at Austin

School of Social Work. (Data-based)

McRoy, R.G., Ayers-Lopez, S., Wallace, M.E., Fong, R., Schwartz, A., Lagana, C.,

Leonardo, A.S., Mahapatra, N., Steinley-Bumgarner, M., Tran, H., Naik, R., Cody,

P.A., & Barczyk, A. (2007). Adoptive and Foster Couples Retreat and Support Network

program: Support Network Evaluation Report-Fall and Spring, 2006-2007. The

University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. (Data-based)

Busch-Armendariz. N.B., Fong, R., Heffron, L.C., Mahapatra, N., & Faulkner, M.

(2007). Human Trafficking Coalition Evaluation Plan for Refugee Services of Texas

(RST), Inc. Project. The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. (Data-

based;)

Fong, R., Schwab, J., Armour, M., Gerlach, B., Jang, K., & Mahapatra, N. (2005).

Children’s Trauma Assessment: Continuity of Activities. The University of Texas at

Austin School of Social Work. (Data-based)

Busch, N.B., Kulkarni, S., Neuroth-Gatlin, H., Mahapatra, N., & Jang, K. (2004).

Evaluation of the Dating Violence Prevention Project: The Use of Theatre as an

Educational Tool. The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. (Data-

based)

Publications (Others):

Mahapatra, N., & Schatz, M. (2014). Domestic violence: Prevalence among South

Asian migrant women. In Taylor, M., & Pooley, J. A. (Eds.), Overcoming domestic

violence: Creating a dialogue around vulnerable populations (pp. 121-138).

Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.

Busch-Armendariz, N. B., Nsonwu, M., Cook Heffron, L. & Mahapatra, N. (2014).

Human trafficking: Exploited labor. In C. Franklin (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Social Work

Online. New York City, NY: Oxford University Press.

Negi, N. J. & Mahapatra, N. (2014). No somos vagabundos ("We are not loiterers") The

impact of anti-immigrant policies on the lives of Latino day laborers in the United States.

In Ackerman, A. R. & Furman, R. (Eds.), The Criminalization of Immigration: Contexts

and Consequences (pp. 255-270). Durham, NC: Carolina Academic Press.

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Mahapatra, N., & Busch-Armendariz, N. (2013). ‘Domestic violence among

immigrants’ Bibliography. Oxford University Press for Oxford Bibliographies Online:

Social Work.

Busch-Armendariz, N., Nsonwu, M. B., Heffron, L. C., & Mahapatra, N. (2012).

Trafficking in Persons. In J. L. Postmus (Ed.), Encyclopedia on Sexual Violence and

Abuse. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO.

Dissertation:

Mahapatra, N. (2008). South Asian Women and Domestic Violence: Incidence and

Informal and Formal Help-Seeking. Dissertation. The University of Texas at Austin.

Presentations (Refereed National and International Abstracts):

Mahapatra, N., & Rai, A. (2018, January). “Every Cloud has a Silver Lining but…”

Pathways to Seeking Formal-Help and South-Asian Immigrant Women Survivors of

Domestic violence. A poster presentation at Society for Social Work and Research

Annual Conference 2018 in Washington, DC. (Data-based)

Wild, M., & Mahapatra, N. (2018, January). Student Veteran Needs and a Frontier

University's Preparedness. A poster presentation at Society for Social Work and Research

Annual Conference 2018 in Washington, DC. (Data-based)

Mahapatra, N. (2017, October). You cannot Turn a Donkey into a Race-Horse” South-

Asian Youth and Gender-Violence. An oral presentation to be presented at the 2017

annual program meeting (APM) of the Council for Social Work Education, Dallas, TX.

Mahapatra, N., & Haney, C. (2016, November). Transformative Learning through

Collaboration, Technology, and Service: Providing Information to the Campus

Community. An oral presentation presented at the 2016 annual program meeting (APM)

of the Council for Social Work Education, Atlanta, GA.

Mahapatra, N. (2016, January). Domestic Violence Policy Advocacy & Challenges:

Experiences of Abused South Asian Expatriate Women in Dubai. An oral presentation at

Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference 2016 in Washington, DC.

(Data-based)

Mahapatra, N., & Schatz, M. (2015, October). At the Forefront of Human Rights

Issues: Curriculum Model for Human Trafficking. An oral presentation at the 2015

annual program meeting of the Council for Social Work Education, Denver, CO.

Mahapatra, N. (2015, July). Need help now! Experiences of Abused South Asian

Immigrant Women in Dubai/ United Arab Emirates. An oral presentation at the 12th

Biennial Conference of Caribbean & International Social Work Educators, Grenada 2015.

(Data-based)

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Mahapatra, N., & Studyvin, J. R. (2015, January). The Factor Structure of the Revised

Conflict Tactics Scale in South Asian Immigrant Women. Poster session presented at

Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference 2015 in New Orleans,

Louisiana. (Data-based)

Mahapatra, N., & Schatz, M. (2014, January). Local to Global: Research on Social

Networking among Social Work/Health Science Students. An oral presentation at Society

for Social Work and Research Annual Conference 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. (Data-

based)

Mahapatra, N., Aguilar, J. P., Busch-Armendariz, N., & DiNitto, D. M. (2012,

November). Exploring science of conducting surveys for studying men's sexual assault

perpetration behaviors. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Council for

Social Work Education, Washington, D.C. (Data-based)

Dewey, S., Mahapatra, N., Soto, L., Lausch, J., & Durr, C. (2012, April). Technologies

of Power, Technologies of Resistance: Global Perspectives on Gendered Networks of

Support in the Information Age. Panel presentation at International Studies Association

Annual Convention in San Diego. (Data-based)

DeNapoli, A., Dewey, S., Allocco, A. L , & Mahapatra, N. (2011, October). Strategies

for Hope, Strategies for Survival: Gendered Social Networks in India and its Diaspora.

Panel presentation at 40th Annual Conference on South Asia, University of Wisconsin,

Madison. (Data-based)

Mahapatra, N. (2009, November). Human Trafficking: A Social Justice Issue in Need of

Social Work's Attention. A curriculum and administrative workshop conducted at the

annual meeting of the Council for Social Work Education, San Antonio, TX.

Mahapatra, N. (2009, June). South Asian women and domestic violence: Isolation,

social support, help-seeking, and addressing risks of co-occurrence of substance abuse

among intimate partners. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the College on

Problems of Substance Abuse (CPDD), Reno/Sparks, Nevada.

Mahapatra, N. (2009, January). South Asian women’s experience of domestic violence

in the United States and their help-seeking behaviors. Poster session presented at the

annual meeting of the Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference 2009,

New Orleans, LA. (Data-based)

Mahapatra, N. (2008, October). South Asian women and Domestic violence: Incidence

& Informal and Formal Help-seeking. Poster session presented at the annual meeting of

the Council for Social Work Education, Philadelphia, PA. (Data-based)

Mahapatra, N. (2008, June). Incidence of Domestic Violence & Formal and Informal

Help-seeking Behaviors of South Asian women in the United States. Poster session

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accepted at the Annual National Women's Studies Association conference, Cincinnati,

OH. (Data-based)

Mahapatra, N. (2008, June). Challenges, Strengths, & Survival of Victims of

Trafficking. Poster session accepted at the Annual National Women's Studies Association

conference, Cincinnati, OH. (Data-based)

Busch-Armendariz. N.B., Fong, R., Heffron, L.C., Faulkner, M., & Mahapatra, N.

(2008, January). Coalition against Human Trafficking: Perceptions of Law Enforcement,

Service Providers, and Victims. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for

Social Work and Research, Washington, D.C. (Data-based)

Busch-Armendariz. N.B., Fong, R., Heffron, L.C., Faulkner, M., & Mahapatra, N.

(2007, October). Coalition against Human Trafficking: Collaboration Perspectives from

Law Enforcement and Service Providers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the

Council for Social Work Education, San Francisco, CA. (Data-based)

Faulkner, M. & Mahapatra, N. (2007, October). Forefront of Human Rights Issues:

Integrating Human Trafficking into Social Work Curriculums. Poster session presented at

the annual meeting of the Council for Social Work Education, San Francisco, CA.

Nsonwu, M.B., Busch-Armendariz. N. B., Fong, R., Faulkner, M., Mahapatra, N., &

Heffron, L.C. (2007, October). Exploring the Needs of Human Trafficking Victims:

Refugee Services Respond by Creating a Community Partnership. Paper presented at the

annual meeting of the Refugee and Immigrant Conference, Chicago, IL. (Data-based)

Mahapatra, N. (2007, August). Exploring factors influencing formal help-seeking

behaviors of abused women of South Asian origin in the United States. Paper presented

at the annual meeting of the Society for The Study of Social Problems, New York, NY.

(Data-based)

Mahapatra, N. (2006, August). Help-Seeking Behaviors of Women Domestic Violence

Survivors of South Asian Descent. Paper presented at the meeting of the Interdisciplinary

Perspectives: A Graduate Student Research Showcase, The University of Texas at

Austin. (Data-based)

Presentations (other):

Havig, K., & Mahapatra, N. (Fall, 2016). Human trafficking in the US & Wyoming.

Human trafficking training for Department of Family Services

Haney, C., & Mahapatra, N. (Fall, 2015). Collaboration, Technology & Service

Learning. Oral presentation at the 7th Annual E-Volution: Innovations in Learning

Environments Conference at UW - Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning,

University of Wyoming.

Mahapatra, N., & Haney, C. (Spring, 2015). Service Learning in Action: Using

Mindmaps, Google Docs and Storyboarding to Provide Crucial Information to the

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Campus Community- Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning, University of

Wyoming.

Mahapatra, N. (April, 2015). Experiences of Abused South Asian Expatriate Women in

Dubai/United Arab Emirates. Oral presentation at Matthew Shepherd Symposium,

University of Wyoming. (Data-based)

Mahapatra, N., Markus, S. F., Zenor, J., Ridgley, E., & Stibitz, L. S. (February, 2015).

Gender-based Violence and Gender Inequality. Panel presentation at One Billion Rising

Event, University of Wyoming.

Mahapatra, N., & Schatz, M. (April, 2013). University Students and use of Social

Network Sites: Relationship Between Perceived Social Support and General Well-being.

Grand Rounds: 19th Annual Research Day, College of Health Sciences, University of

Wyoming. (Data -based)

Mahapatra, N., Dewey, S., & Zare, B. S. (March, 2011). Between Policy & Practice:

The Challenges of Anti-Gender-Based Violence Efforts in India and its Diaspora. Panel

presentation at Matthew Shepherd Symposium, University of Wyoming at Laramie.

(Data-based)

Mahapatra, N. (2010). South Asian Women and Domestic Violence. Presented at the

Nightingale Center for Nursing Scholarship, College of Health Sciences, University of

Wyoming at Laramie as a part of NCNS Scholarship Luncheon Series 2010. (Data-

based)

Work in Progress:

Mahapatra, N. (in progress). South Asian Women Expatriates in Dubai and/or in United

Arab Emirates (UAE): Experiences of Domestic Violence and Formal and Informal

Help-seeking. (Data-based)

Smith, L. & Mahapatra, N. (in progress). Effectiveness of Substance Abuse Treatment

Programs for Pregnant or Parenting Women in Wyoming. (Data-based).

Graduate Student Research Supervision

Master’s Plan B/Thesis Committee (Chair)

Liana Moscowitz (2017-18) (Chair). An Analysis of Safety Messages for the Prevention

of Sexual Assault: Sources of Victim Blame and Reframing the Discourse. Master’s

Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division of Social Work. (in progress)

Shandra Rae Lazar (2017-18). (Chair). Sense of Community among a group of homeless

individuals at COMEA House, Cheyenne. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of

Wyoming, Division of Social Work. (in progress)

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Ali Applin (2017-18). (Chair)Increasing Funding through an Interactive Advertising and

Marketing Strategy/Intervention at Downtown Clinic, Laramie, WY. Unpublished

Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division of Social Work. (in progress)

Rachel Kimble (2017-18) (Chair). The Effect of Art Therapy Techniques on Intellectually

Disabled Individuals with Anxiety. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming,

Division of Social Work. (in progress)

Bratati Chakroborty (2017-18) (Chair). Increasing Student Participation in UWPD’s

Campus Program through Interactive Advertising. Unpublished Master’s Thesis,

University of Wyoming, Division of Social Work. (in progress)

Megan Wild (2017) (Chair). The University of Wyoming’s Preparedness to Address

Student Veteran Needs. Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division of Social Work.

(Completed)

Lauren A. Smith (2017) (Chair). Effectiveness of Substance Abuse Treatment Programs

for Pregnant and Parenting Women in Wyoming. Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming,

Division of Social Work. (Completed)

Andre Fleak. (2017) (Chair). Understanding the Olmstead Decision in the State of

Wyoming. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division of Social

Work. (Completed)

Chelsey G. Colney (2017). (Chair). Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Guided Imagery

Meditation: A Mindfulness Approach to Decrease Levels of Stress. Unpublished Master’s

Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division of Social Work. (Completed)

Reinette R. Tendore (2017). (Chair). Measuring Sense of Community Among Native

American Students on University of Wyoming Campus. Unpublished Master’s Thesis,

University of Wyoming, Division of Social Work. (Completed)

Christine Vencill. (2016). (Chair). Dialectical Behavioral Therapy: A Treatment

Approach to Increase Daily Living Activities in an Outpatient Setting. Unpublished

Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division of Social Work. (Completed)

Brittany Gelbart. (2016). Increasing Student Participation in Campus Programming

Through Interactive Advertising. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming,

Division of Social Work. (Completed)

Megan Elizabeth O’Brien (2015). (Chair). It’s Not Paradise for Everyone: The Housing

Situation through the Lens of Local Social Service Providers in Teton County. Master’s

Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division of Social Work. (Completed)

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Stephanie Felger (2015). (Chair). Practice Evaluation in a Middle School Setting.

Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division of Social Work.

(Completed)

Tammy Michael (2015). (Chair). Evaluating the Efficacy of Trauma-Focused Cognitive

Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT): Reducing Acute Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Symptoms with Children Who Have Experienced Sexual Trauma. Unpublished Master’s

Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division of Social Work. (Completed)

Aimee Pond (2015). (Chair). Single-Subject Design: Effects of a Person-Centered

Approach on Disruptive Classroom Behavior. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University

of Wyoming, Division of Social Work. (Completed)

Jeffery Randall (2015). (Chair). Motivational Interviewing for the Treatment of

Marijuana Dependence. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division

of Social Work. (Completed)

Natalie Villalobos (2015). (Chair). Solution Focused Brief Therapy Intervention.

Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division of Social Work.

(Completed)

Meagan Josephine Kekich (2014). (Chair). Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Co-

Occurring Substance Use Disorder Treatment at the Veterans Administration Medical

Center in Sheridan, Wyoming. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming,

Division of Social Work. (Completed)

Laura Elizabeth Daley (2014). (Chair). Creating An Anxiety-Free Environment at

Laramie Junior High School. Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming,

Division of Social Work. (Completed)

Elizabeth Gilchrest (2013). (Co-Chair). Leadership in Child Welfare. Master’s Thesis,

University of Wyoming, Division of Social Work. (Completed)

Luzviminda B. Hofer (2012). (Chair). Religiosity/Spirituality as a Coping Mechanism for

the Elderly Population. Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division of Social

Work. (Completed)

Inside Committee Member

Alicia Selfridge (2017-18). Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming,

Division of Social Work (in progress)

Lianne Gerding (2017-18). Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming,

Division of Social Work (in progress)

James Trosper (2017-18). Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming,

Division of Social Work (in progress)

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Anna Bohl (2017-18). Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division of

Social Work (in progress)

Cora A. Franks (2017). Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division

of Social Work (Completed)

Karen M. Drew (2017). Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division

of Social Work (Completed)

Kristi M. Gatlin (2017). Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division

of Social Work (Completed)

Cynthia Huyffer (2016) Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division

of Social Work (Completed)

Alexandra Gill (2016) Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division of

Social Work (Completed)

Kati Too (2014) Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division of

Social Work (Completed)

Christy Linn Garcia (2014) Unpublished Master’s Thesis, University of Wyoming,

Division of Social Work. (Completed)

Outside Committee Member

Hannah Been (2017-2018). Division of Communication Disorders. University of

Wyoming. (in progress)

Lauren L. Schiller (2017-18). Implementation of exercise is medicine on campus at the

University of Wyoming. Division of Kinesiology. University of Wyoming. (in progress)

Katharine D. Steiner (2017-18). Sticking Point: A Grounded Theory Study of

Fraternity/Sorority Advisors Sustaining Careers Following Burnout.(Completed)

Chelsie Pantle (2016). The Phonology Case of Student K. Master’s Plan B, University of

Wyoming, Division of Communication Disorders. (Completed)

Megan Smith (2016). Socialization of a First Year Physical Education Teacher. Master’s

Thesis, University of Wyoming, Division of Kinesiology and Health. (Completed)

Teaching Course University of Wyoming, Laramie Year Credit Number of

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Number Course Name Hours Students

SOWK

5960-03

Thesis Research Spring 2018 2 1

SOWK

5755-03

Practice Evaluation Spring 2018 1 4

SOWK

5750-01/80 Applied Research: Practice Evaluation: Small System

Designs

Spring 2018 3 16

SOWK

4570-01 Research Informed-Practice Spring 2018 3 18

SOWK

5960-03

Thesis Research Fall 2017 2 1

SOWK

5755-04

Practice Evaluation Fall 2017 1 4

SOWK 5400-01/80

Generalist Research Methods Fall 2017 3 14

SOWK

4560-01

Social Work Research Fall 2017 3 18

SOWK

5960-03

Thesis Research Spring 2017 2 2

SOWK

5755-03

Practice Evaluation Spring 2017 1 3

SOWK

5750-01/80 Applied Research: Practice Evaluation: Small System

Designs

Spring 2017 3 11

SOWK

4570-01 Research Informed-Practice Spring 2017 3 25

SOWK

5960-03

Thesis Research Fall 2016 2 2

SOWK

5755-04

Practice Evaluation Fall 2016 1 3

SOWK 5400-01/80

Generalist Research Methods Fall 2016 3 11

SOWK

4560-01

Social Work Research Fall 2016 3 25

SOWK

4980/81

& 5975/81

International Social Welfare - A British Perspective

Summer Study Abroad Program

Summer

2016

3 12

SOWK

5750-01/80 Applied Research: Practice Evaluation: Small System

Designs

Spring 2016 3 14

SOWK

4570-01

Research Informed-Practice Spring 2016 3 20

SOWK

5755-03 Practice Evaluation Spring 2016 1 3

SOWK

5400

Generalist Research Methods Fall 2015

3 14

SOWK

4560

Social Work Research Fall 2015 3 20

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SOWK

5755

Practice Evaluation Fall 2015 1 3

SOWK

5960-04

Thesis Research Spring 2015

2 1

SOWK

5755

Practice Evaluation Spring 2015

1 5

SOWK

4570

Researched-Informed Practice Spring 2015

3 21

SOWK

5210

Human Behavior in the Social Environment II Spring 2015

3 11

SOWK

5960-04

Thesis Research Fall 2014 2 1

SOWK

5755-04

Practice Evaluation Fall 2014 1 5

SOWK

4560

Social Work Research Fall 2014 3 20

SOWK

5200

Human Behavior in the Social Environment I Fall 2014 3 11

SOWK

4980-81

& 5975-81

International Social Welfare - A British Perspective,

Summer Study Abroad Program in London

Spring 2014 12

SOWK

5700 01

& 80

Applied Research: Practice Evaluation: Small System

Designs

Spring 2014 3 6

SOWK

5755

03&82

Practice Evaluation Spring 2014

1 2

SOWK

5755

03&82

Practice Evaluation Fall 2013 1 2

SOWK

4560-01

Social Work Research Fall 2013 3 19

SOWK

5200-80

Human Behavior in the Social Environment I Fall 2013 3 6

SOWK

4780-40

Current Issues in Domestic Violence Summer

2013

3 14

SOWK

4570-01

Research-Informed Practice

Spring, 2013 3 19

SOWK

4850-01

Human Rights, Social Policy, and Social Justice

Spring, 2013 3 17

SOWK

5200-01

& -80

Human Behavior in the Social Environment I (Hybrid) Fall, 2012 3 12

SOWK

4780-41

*International Interpersonal Violence (WEB/Outreach)

Fall, 2012 3 13

SOWK Human Rights, Social Policy, & Social Justice Spring 2012 3 17

Neely Mahapatra CV [15] of 18

5200-01

& 80

SOWK

5755-83

Practice Evaluation Spring 2012 1 1

SOWK

4850-02

Human Behavior in the Social Environment I (Hybrid) Fall 2011 3 7

SOWK

4780-40 *Domestic Violence (WEB/Outreach) Summer

2011

3 20

SOWK

5800-40 *Domestic Violence (WEB/Outreach) Summer

2011

3 4

SOWK

5000-01

Human Behavior in the Social Environment II Spring 2011 3 10

SOWK

5000-80

Human Behavior in the Social Environment II Spring 2011 3 6

SOWK

3530-01

Human Behavior in the Social Environment I Fall 2010 3 26

Course

Number Lamar University

Course Name

Year Credit

Hours Number of

Students

SOWK

4320.03

Domestic Violence (face to face) Spring 2010 3 48

SOWK

4320.48

Domestic Violence (WEB) Spring 2010 3 27

SOWK

3300.01

Human Behavior and Social Environment I

Spring 2010 3 19

SOWK

3300.02

Human Behavior and Social Environment I

Spring 2010 3 14

SOWK

2361.01

Introduction to Social Work Fall 2009 3 16

SOWK

2361.72

Introduction to Social Work Fall 2009 3 11

SOWK

3320

section 01

Human Behavior and Social Environment II

Fall 2009 3 11

SOWK

3320

section 02

Human Behavior and Social Environment II

Fall 2009 3 22

Course

Number The University of Texas at Austin

Course Name

Year Credit

Hours Number of

Students

SW 327 Human Behavior in the Social Environment Spring 2009 3 26

SW 327 Human Behavior in the Social Environment Fall 2008 3 14

Field Liaison

Neely Mahapatra CV [16] of 18

Fall 2017 Undergraduate BSW (3) students and Graduate MSW (3) students

Spring 2017 Undergraduate BSW (4) students and Graduate MSW (6) students

Fall 2016 Undergraduate BSW (4) students and Graduate MSW (6) students

Spring 2016 Undergraduate BSW (7) students

Fall 2015 Undergraduate BSW (7) students

Fall 2014 & Spring 2015 Undergraduate BSW (7) and Graduate MSW (2) students

Fall 2013 & Spring 2014 Undergraduate BSW (3) and Graduate MSW (1) student

Spring 2013 Undergraduate BSW (3) students

Fall 2011 & Spring 2012 Undergraduate BSW (1) and Graduate MSW (3) students

Group Field Supervision as Field Instructor

Spring 2011 Undergraduate BSW (1) and Graduate MSW (5) students

Guest Lectured

Domestic Violence –in Campus Mental Health, School of Pharmacy, Spring 2016

Violence Against Women’s Act of 1994: Implications for Abused Immigrant Women in the U.S

Women & Social Policy, Division of Social Work, University of Wyoming, Spring 2015

Human Trafficking: A Human Rights and Social Justice Issue- Introduction to Social Work,

Division of Social Work, University of Wyoming, Fall 2014

Human Trafficking: A Human Rights and Social Justice Issue- Human Rights, Social Policy, and

Social Justice, Division of Social Work, University of Wyoming, Spring 2014

Intimate Partner Violence and Minority Women- International Social Welfare and Social

Development, Division of Social Work, University of Wyoming, Spring 2013.

Culturally Competent Research- Social Work Research Methods for undergraduates,

The University of Texas at Austin, School of Social Work, Fall 2007.

Teaching Assistant

Emergence and defining of social work as a profession, human rights in the society, social

injustice: the “isms”, the bases of social injustice and theories and effects of social injustice-

Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare

Neely Mahapatra CV [17] of 18

The University of Texas at Austin, School of Social Work, Spring, 2007, Fall 2007

Psychological development in childhood, play therapy, psychological and sociological aspects of

middle-adulthood and poverty- Human Behavior in the Social Environment

The University of Texas at Austin, School of Social Work, Fall 2006

East Indian families, mental health issues, underuse of mental health services, and domestic

violence in Asian community- Social Work Practice with Asian American Families

The University of Texas at Austin, Center for Asian American Studies, Spring 2005

Advising

Year Number of Undergraduate

Advisees

Number of Graduate/Resident Advisees

2017-2018 21 5

2016-2017 29 5

2015-2016 26 5

2014-2015 24 6

2013-2014 25 2

2012-2013 27 1

2011-2012 21 1

2010-2011 6

University Service

College of Health Sciences

2017- Present CHS Tenure & Promotion Committee

2014- Present Research Committee

2010-2014 Faculty Development Committee

Division/School

2015-2017 Chair, Faculty Search Committee

2016-Present Chair, Assistant Lecturer/Academic Professional Search

Committee

2916-Present Chair, Tenure & Promotion Committee

2012-Present Awards Committee

2011-Present MSW Committee

2012-Present Chair, MSW Student Committee (AMSW²)

2010-Present Faculty Advisor; Student Plan B Committee

2014-2015 USP COM 3 Committee

2012-2013 Faculty Search Committee

2012-2013 Student Review Committee

Neely Mahapatra CV [18] of 18

2010-2011 BSW Committee

& 2016-Present

2016-Present Field Committee

Professional Clinical/Administrative Work and Community Service

Professional Activities

Reviewer (2017-Present) Violence Against Women

Reviewer (2017-Present) Health Care of Women International

Reviewer (2016-Present) Sage Open

Reviewer (2015-Present) Journal of Social Work

Reviewer (2013-Present) Victims & Offenders

Reviewer (2013-Present) Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work (AFF)

Reviewer (2012) Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR)

Reviewer (2012) International Social Work Journal

Professional Memberships

2014-Present Violence Against Women and Children Special Interest Group

at Society for Social Work and Research

2014-Present Society for Social Work and Research

2015-Present Council for Social Work Education