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School of Social Work
UNO School of Social Work

Amanda RandallAmanda Duffy Randall

BA, Michigan State University
MSW, University of Nebraska at Omaha
PhD, University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Assistant Professor/MSW Coordinator
402-554-2843
arandall@mail.unomaha.edu
Curriculum Vitae

Biography

Amanda Duffy Randall received her BA from Michigan State University, her MSW from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and her Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in Cognitive and Developmental Psychology. She is an associate professor in the UNO School of Social Work, and teaches clinical research and practice courses in the graduate program. Dr. Randall is currently the chair of the Nebraska Board of Mental Health Practice, and has chaired multiple committees for the Association of Social Work Boards. Prior to teaching at UNO, she was employed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Iowa Department of Correctional Services.

Professional Specialties

Life span attachment, transgendered identity and political participation; eating disorders; sexuality issues

Teaching

Advanced Micro Practice and Research

GRADUATE
Micro Intervention I
Micro Intervention II
Family Analysis and Treatment
Marriage, Divorce, Remarriage
Analysis and Treatment of Sexual Problems
Social Work in Mental Health
Clinical Seminar in Mental Health
Social Work in Health Care Programs
Advanced Social work Practice in Health Settings
Research Methods in Clinical Practice
Advanced Practicum SupervisoR
Psychological and Socio-Cultural Aspects of Human Interaction
(DPT program, Creighton University)
Criminal Justice Organization and Management

UNDERGRADUATE
Work in Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Introduction to Social Work
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Practice Skills
Functioning and Social System
Work Practice I
Welfare Policy I
Seminar

Research

Life span attachment, transgendered identity and political participation; eating disorders; sexuality issues; criminal justice reentry grant project for violent offenders

BOOK CHAPTERS

Randall, Amanda D. Teaching clinical research in a service learning format: Can it be done? Midwest Consortium for Service Learning in Higher Education, University of South Dakota, September 24,2005.

Randall, Amanda D. (Ed.) School of Social Work Self Study, Council on Social Work Education Reaffirmation, September 2005.

Woody, Jane D., Randall, Amanda D., D'Souza, Henry J. Background and personal factors in mother's efforts toward their children's sex education (33 1/3%) Journal of Family Studies, July 2005.

Randall, A.D., “Eating Disorders in Athletes”, The Team Physician’s Handbook, Third Edition. Hanley, Belfus; Medical Publishers. 2001; Second Edition, 1996; First Edition, 1990.

PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS

Randall, A.D., Bacon, W.M. The politics of transgendered identity. Southern Comfort Conference on Transgender, Atlanta, GA, September 26,2003.

Randall, A.D., Goeschel, P., Leamon, M. Developing cultural competency in working with the deaf and hard of hearing from three perspectives: Professor, practitioner, and student. Presented at the University of Nebraska at Kearney Conference on Social Work with Disabilities Conference, March 27-28, 2003.

Randall, A.D. Integration for transgendered individuals: A third option. Accepted for presentation at the National Association of Social Workers, New Jersey Chapter, Annual Meeting, April 27-29, 2003.

Randall, A.D., Boonyawiroj, E.B. Patient Education and Family Systems. Journal of Physical Therapy Education. 1999; 13 (3): 18-22. Invited paper, 90% contribution with student as second author.

Carlson, D., Randall, A.D., Kessler, C., Graham, T. Effective parenting: An interaction of context, style, and behavior. Paper presented at the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting, Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 17,1999. Peer reviewed paper, 25% contribution.

Randall, A.D., Carlson, D. The relation of hope to parenting style and family structure. Poster presentation at the Society for Research in Child Development Biennial Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 19,2001. Peer reviewed presentation, 50 % contribution.

Submitted for Publication/Presentation

Woody, J.D., Randall, A., & D’Souza, H.J. the impact of a group educational program on mothers’ efforts toward their children’s sex education. (33 1/3%). Currently doing literature review, final data analysis, and writing.

Service

UNO Faculty Senate 2004-2007 Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Rules Chair 2005-2006
University of Nebraska at Omaha Alumni Association Board of Directors, 2005-2006
School of Social Work Program Committee, 2004-2006
School of Social Work Accreditation Committee Chair, 2003-2005
School of Social Work Curriculum Committee, 1997-2005, Vice Chair.
School of Social Work Director Search Committee, 2002-2003.
College of Public Affairs and Community Service Curriculum Committee, 2000-2005, Chair, 2001-2003.
Chancellor's Committee on Multicultural Affairs, 2003-2005.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB).
Board of Mental Health Licensure (Nebraska).
Women's Fund Grants Committee.
Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mental Health Advisory Board.
Creighton University School of Allied Health Advisory Board.

Affiliation, Associations, Consultations

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Consult with Heritage House, Nashville, TN
Planned Parenthood of Nebraska