Mental Health Development

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Craig R. Mosher

Office Home

Social Work Program 1828 Canoe Valley Rd.

Luther College, Koren 310 Decorah IA 52101

Decorah IA 52101 563-***-****

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Education

University of Iowa, School of Social Work, Iowa City M.S.W., 2000

Union Institute and University, Cincinnati, Ohio Ph.D. in Psychology, 1971

Columbia University, Teachers College, New York M.A. in Psychology, 1968

Coursework completed for Ph.D. in Psychology, 1970

Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio B.A. in Chemistry (Pre-med), 1966

Univ rsit de Neu h tel, Switzerland, full-time student, 1963-64

Positions Held

Associate Professor and Director 2006 present

Assistant Professor 2003 - 2006

Luther College, Social Work Program, Decorah, Iowa

Teaching Social Work Practice I, II, III (individual, group and family, community organization), Field

Experience, HBSE II, Senior Project, and Social Welfare Policy. Research on sustainable community

development, eco social work, and spirituality in social work. Part-time 7/2004 8/2006.

Housing Program Director 2004 - 2006

Northeast Iowa Community Action Corporation, Decorah, Iowa

Developed and managed affordable housing for low-income families and persons with disabilities including

grant writing, program development, strategic planning, community organizing, and general administration.

Built duplex for people with disabilities (with Habitat for Humanity) and began five single-family homes.

Director of Services 2002 - 2003

Oakland Community Housing, Inc., Oakland, California

Developed support services for residents of low-income housing including Assertive Community Treatment

teams, mental health, substance abuse, health care, and vocational. Did community organizing, grant writing,

contracting, program development, and supervision of case managers.

Assistant Professor 2000 - 2002

University of Northern Iowa, Department of Social Work, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Taught Social Welfare Policy, Administration, Community and Organization Practice, Spirituality and Ethics,

Practicum Seminar, Human Behavior, and Substance Abuse; Research on organization and community

development, and spirituality in social work.

Adjunct Associate Professor 1987 - 2000

Teaching Assistant 1999 - 2000

Visiting Assistant Professor 1985 - 1986

Assistant Professor 1975 - 1981

University of Iowa, School of Social Work, Iowa City, Iowa

Also, Mt. Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 1994

Taught Social Welfare Policy, Human Behavior, Community Organization, Substance Abuse, and Group

Process; Research on substance abuse and community development. Supervised rural social work practicum.

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Positions Held Other

Special Projects Coordinator and Consultant 1999 -2000

Training Resources - Iowa Substance Abuse Program Directors Association, Iowa City, Iowa

Did research, consultation, program planning, and conference organization - part time position.

Live-in Staff Counselor 1999

Successful Living, Iowa City, Iowa

Provided psychotherapy, individual and group substance abuse counseling, and crisis intervention in 21 bed

residential facility for homeless men. Part-time, paid, M.S.W. foundation practicum placement.

Director, Department of Mental Health and CPC Administrator 1996 - 1998

Johnson County, Iowa

Managed Johnson County's Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services providing

services for 650 consumers with a staff of 20 and $8 million budget.

Director of Planning and Evaluation 1995 - 1996

Regional Director 1986 - 1995

Hillcrest Family Services, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Managed: Counseling Center, Addictions and Adoption Programs, five group homes and supported living

programs for mentally ill and dually diagnosed adults in three cities; with a staff of 56 and $1.6 million budget.

Executive Director 1984 - 1985

Northeast Council on Substance Abuse, Waterloo, Iowa

Administered agency providing outpatient, residential, and prevention services to a six county area with one-half

million-dollar budget. Started prevention program in African-American community.

Executive Director 1981 - 1984

Mental Health Clinic of Tama County, Family Health Center, Health Initiatives Corp., Toledo, Iowa

Administered mental health and medical clinics, did psychotherapy, divorce mediation, crisis intervention, and

community development. Started satellite office on Mesquaki Indian Settlement, and Community Support

Program.

Consultant/Trainer 1980 - present

Consultant and trainer for schools, churches, colleges, county care facilities, community organizations, and tribal

agencies in areas of: organization and community development, life planning, and leadership.

Furniture Maker/Carpenter, San Francisco and Iowa City 1972 - 1987

Built and remodeled houses in San Francisco, 1972-74. Designed and built cabinets, custom furniture,

playground equipment, and wood carvings. (Part-time, sometimes full-time, small business)

Organization Developer 1971 - 1972

ECOS, Project ONE, San Francisco, California

Organized intentional communities of unemployed people in vacant warehouses; conducted national fund raising

campaign; organized five county communications network to coordinate 10,000 volunteers cleaning up oil spill.

Co-Director 1970 - 1972

Symbas Experimental School, San Francisco, California

Organized, taught in, and evaluated alternative high school for dropout kids.

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Program Evaluator 1969 - 1970

Horace Mann - Lincoln Institute, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York City

Directed evaluation of Experimental Elementary Program in eleven New York City elementary schools.

Cooperative Education Jobs (undergraduate - full time for 3-6 months each) 1961 - 1966

Curriculum Consultant, Brooks Foundation, Philadelphia - 1966

Admissions Staff Counselor, Antioch College - 1965

Blood Chemistry Technician, Passavant Hospital, Chicago - 1965

Farm worker in Brittany, France - 1964

Operating Room Orderly, Mary Thompson Hospital, Chicago - 1963

Medical Photographer, University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City - 1962

Teacher-Counselor at a school for blind, disturbed children, Plumfield School, Santa Rosa, California - 1961

Peer Reviewed Publications

Mosher, C.R. (2010). A wholistic paradigm for sustainability: Are social workers experts or partners? Critical

Social Work, 11, 3. http://www.uwindsor.ca/criticalsocialwork/a-wholistic-paradigm-for-sustainability-are-

social-workers-experts-or-partners#top

Mosher, C.R. (2007). Connecting with churches, caring for creation. In Koester, R. J. (Ed.), Greening of the

campus VII: Partnering for sustainability, enabling a diverse future (238-249). Muncie, Indiana: Ball State

University.

Mosher, C.R. (2007). College-community partnerships: A model for sustainability. In Koester, R.J. (Ed.),

Greening of the campus VII: Partnering for sustainability, enabling a diverse future (336-349). Muncie,

Indiana: Ball State University.

Jacobsen, M., Mosher, C.R., Thompson, T., & Walz, T. (1987). The rural crisis in America: A Gandhian

perspective. Human Services in the Rural Environment, 11, 2, 29-35.

Hoekstra, A., & Mosher, C.R. (1982). Holistic health care: Community based clinics combining medical, mental

health and natural healing practices. In Morris, L.C. (Ed.). Dignity, diversity, and opportunity in changing

rural areas, (pp. 75-86) Columbia: University of South Carolina.

Mosher, C.R. (1979). Social development: a process. Journal of Social Welfare, 6, 21-26.

Mosher, C.R. (1978). Social development literature: communal and personal dimensions. Social Development

Issues, 2, 67-85.

Mosher, C.R. (1977). Cooperative development. Social Development Issues, 1, 1-8.

Mosher, C.R. (1973). One: an urban community. The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 9, 218-232.

Mosher, C.R. (1973). ONE. C/O: The Journal of Alternative Human Services, 1, 7-17.

Published Works

Mosher, C.R. (2000). Social welfare policy and practice. Iowa City: University of Iowa. Study guide (class

lectures written out) for guided correspondence course.

Mosher, C.R. (1983). Linking medical and mental health services: Social workers in rural doctors offices. In

Jacobsen, M., & Kelley, P. (Eds.) Issues in Rural Mental Health Practice, (pp. 13-24). Iowa City: University

of Iowa. (Proceedings of the Rural Mental Health Symposium, a one day conference held July 23, 1982 in

Dubuque Iowa, sponsored by a NIMH grant.)

Unpublished Research Papers and Articles

Mosher, C.R. (2000). Why do they leave? Determinants of staff turnover in Iowa substance abuse agencies.

Iowa City: University of Iowa. Unpublished research report prepared for the Iowa Substance Abuse Program

Directors Association,

Mosher, C.R. (2000). Improving teaching in social work: A practice evaluation. Iowa City: University of Iowa.

Unpublished research report.

Mosher, C.R. (1999). New counselor training in Iowa: Needs assessment summary report. Iowa City: University

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of Iowa. Unpublished research report prepared for Prairielands Addiction Technology Transfer Center.

Mosher, C.R. (1999). Dave, unpublished short story, written for use in teaching human behavior class.

Mosher, C.R., & Smith, L. (1996). Needs assessment of persons with MH/MR/DD/BI disabilities, unpublished

research report prepared for the Johnson County MH/DD Planning Council.

Mosher, C.R., Cline, J., & Soper, J. (1976). A social service needs assessment of designated rural communities

in Cedar and Clinton counties. Unpublished research paper prepared for the Iowa Department of Social

Services, University of Iowa, Iowa City.

Non-refereed Publications and Editorials

Mosher, C.R. (2005, Feb.-March). Our (Sustainable) Community Our Future. The Scoop, p. 14.

Mosher, C.R. (1990, July 14). Iowa has a precious gift. Iowa City Press-Citizen, p. 9. (editorial)

Mosher, C.R. (1976). What s growing in Iowa? Rain: Journal of Appropriate Technology, 7, 24-25.

Mosher, C.R. (1976). New pioneers in Iowa City. Briarpatch Review. 1, 16-23.

Mosher, C.R. (1975). Woodworker. The Humanist, 35, 36-37.

Mosher, C.R. (1972). Crisis organization of volunteers. San Francisco Oil Spill - Congressional Hearing (Serial

92-93, pp. 393-399) Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office.

Work in Preparation

Preliminary ground work laid for a paper on spirituality, sustainability and social work.

Presentations, Workshops

Mosher, C.R., Buila, S.M., O Malley, D. (2011). Teaching sustainability in social work: Advocating for the

environment and social justice. Paper presented at the 28th Annual conference of the Association of

Baccalaureate Social Work Educators (BPD), Cincinnati, Ohio, February 25, 2011.

Mosher, C.R., Goodluck, C., Pillai, V. (2010). Sustainability and social work: Definitions, curriculum, and

professional advocacy efforts. Hot Topics panel presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on

Social Work Education (CSWE), Portland, Oregon, October 15, 2010.

Buila, S.M., Climo, A., Mosher, C.R., O Malley, D. (2010). Promoting social, economic and environmental

justice: Theories and practices of sustainability. Paper presented at the 27th Annual conference of the

Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Educators (BPD), Atlanta, Georgia, March 19, 2010.

Mosher, C.R. (2010). To make sustainability and social change happen, we need a paradigm shift. Roundtable

paper presented at the 27th Annual conference of the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Educators

(BPD), Atlanta, Georgia, March 19, 2010.

Mosher, C.R. (2009). A new paradigm for rural sustainable community development: Experts/partners. Paper

presented at the National Institute on Social Work and Human Services in Rural Areas, Duluth, Minnesota,

July 27, 2009.

Mosher, C.R. (2009). A new paradigm for sustainability and social justice. Paper presented at the Ecological

Helping Services Conference in Calgary, Alberta, May 9, 2009.

Mosher, C.R. (2009). Are we experts or partners? Paper presented at the NASW Iowa Chapter Symposium in

Des Moines, Iowa, April 16, 2009.

Mary, N.L., Mosher, C.R., Buila, S.M., & Kahn, M. (2009). Teaching environmental sustainability across the

curriculum using a whole systems paradigm. Paper presented at the 26th Annual conference of the

Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Educators (BPD), Phoenix AZ, March 18, 2009.

Mosher, C. R. (2008). Eco social work: Protecting humanities habitat. Presentation at NASW Iowa Chapter

Annual Symposium, April 17, 2008, Des Moines, Iowa.

Mosher, C. R. and Faux, T. (2008). Equation for the future: Environmental justice + social justice = social work

education. Presentation at the Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD) Annual Conference,

March 5-9, 2008, Destin, Florida.

Mosher, C.R. (2007). College-church-community collaborations for sustainability: Caring for creation.

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Ylvisaker Endowment for Faculty Growth award presentation, Luther College, November 14, 2007.

Mosher, C.R. and Otte, L. (2007). Connecting with churches: Caring for creation. Workshop presented to

NASW Northeast Iowa Programmatic Unit (NEIPU) meeting, November 13, 2007, Good Shepherd Lutheran

Church, Decorah, Iowa. (Two hours of CEUs for social workers).

Mosher, C.R. (2007). College-community partnerships: A model for sustainability. Paper presented at Greening

of the Campus VII conference, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, September 8, 2007.

Mosher, C.R. (2007). Connecting with churches, caring for creation. Paper presented at Greening of the Campus

VII conference, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, September 7, 2007.

Mosher, C.R. (2007). College-community collaboration to build just-sustainable communities. Paper presented

at Social Welfare Action Alliance conference, New Orleans, June 16, 2007

Mosher, C.R. and Heikes, J. (2007). It takes a village: Collaborating to develop supportive housing. Paper

presented at Don Kemp Memorial Event, March 30, 2007, Baker Village Commons, Luther College.

Mosher, C.R. (2006). Working in challenging environments: A discussion of Mountains Beyond Mountains.

Workshop presented to NASW NEIPU meeting, April 11, 2006 in Decorah, Iowa. (For 2 CEUs.)

Mosher, C. R. and Otte, L. (2004-05). Sustainable community, 10 session book discussion, Decorah Public

Library.

Mosher, C. R. (2001). Healing v. helping: An alternative perspective for social work. Paper presented at Society

for Spirituality in social Work conference in Washington, D.C., July 1, 2001.

Mosher, C. R., Walz, T. (2001). Micro-enterprise development for immigrants in Iowa communities. Paper

presented at Social Work Action Alliance Conference in Philadelphia, June 30, 2001 and also presented at

University of Northern Iowa, CSBS Interdisciplinary Seminar on New Immigrants in Iowa, May 28 - June 9,

2001, in Cedar Falls and Patczuaro, Mexico.

Mosher, C.R. (1997). Strategic Planning. (planning retreat) Hillcrest Family Services, Dubuque, Iowa.

Mosher, C.R. (1994). Parenting Skills. (4 session workshop) First United Methodist Church (UMC), Iowa City.

Mosher, C.R. (1992). Living out our values: Value based life planning. (5 session workshop) First UMC.

Mosher, C.R. (1991). Living Gently in a Stressful World: Stress management. (4 session workshop) First UMC.

Mosher, C.R. (1982). Linking medical and mental health services: Social workers in rural doctor s offices. Paper

presented at Rural Mental Health Symposium, Dubuque, Iowa. Published in Jacobsen, M., & Kelley, P. (Eds.)

(1983). Issues in rural mental health practice, (pp. 13-24) Iowa City: University of Iowa. See listing under

Conference Proceedings.

Mosher, C.R. (1977). A perspective on social development. Paper presented at CSWE Annual Program Meeting,

Phoenix, AZ. Published in Journal of Social Welfare, 6, 21-26. See listing under Refereed Publications.

Mosher, C.R. (1976). Cooperative development. Paper presented at Association of Humanistic Psychology

annual meeting in Montreal, Canada. Published in Social development issues, 1, 1-8. See listing under

Refereed Publications.

Mosher, C.R. (1969). The causes of student activism. Paper presented at meeting of the United Methodist Board

of Missions, New York City.

Areas of Special Interest, Research, and Writing

Organization and sustainable community development and change college-community collaboration

Caring for creation the role of churches in protecting the environment

Eco social work social workers ethical responsibilities to the environment

Civic engagement educating students for global citizenship

The role of spirituality in social work practice

Affordable housing development

Courses Taught

Fundamentals of Social Work Practice I (Luther College)

Social Work Practice II - Group and Family (Luther College)

Social Work Practice III - Communities and Organizations (Luther College)

Social Welfare Policies, Programs, and Issues (Luther College)

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Human Behavior in the Social Environment II macro theory (Luther College)

Senior Project Seminar (Luther College)

Field Experience (Luther College)

Social Policies and Issues (UNI - undergraduate)

Social Welfare Policies and Services (UNI - graduate)

Human Services Administration (UNI - undergraduate)

Administrative Social Work Practice (UNI - graduate)

Practicum Seminar (UNI - graduate)

Spirituality and Ethics in Social Work (UNI - graduate and undergraduate)

Substance Use and Abuse (University of Iowa - graduate and undergraduate)

Human Behavior in the Social Environment (University of Iowa - undergraduate)

Organization and Community Practice (University of Iowa - graduate)

Group Process (University of Iowa - graduate)

Doctoral Committees

Animal-Human Interactions, Union Institute and University, 2005-2006

Expressive Design in the Creative Arts, Union Institute and University, 2002 - 2007

The Use of Spirituality in Psychotherapy and Social Work, Union Institute and University, 2000-2003

Creative process, Philosophy and Psychology, Union Institute and University, 1998-2000

Treating adult children of alcoholics: Is co-dependence real? Counselor Education, University of Iowa, 1995.

Honors

Iowa Governor s Award, In recognition of efforts to develop or preserve independent living units to ensure

people with disabilities have access to housing in their community. March 2006

Ylvisaker Endowment for Faculty Growth award, Fall 2007.

Committee and Administrative Work

Sustainability Council, Luther College, Chair, 2008 - 2010

Winneshiek Energy District, Vice President, Board of Directors, 2010 - present

Winneshiek County Community Foundation, Board of Directors, 2005 - 2010

City of Decorah, TIF LMI Set-aside Joint Board, Coordinator, 2005 - present

Northeast Iowa Community College, Human Services Program Advisory Committee, 2004 - present

Winneshiek County Habitat for Humanity, Board of Directors 2004 - 2010

NASW Northeast Iowa Programmatic Unit (NEIPU), Coordinator, 2006 2010

Decorah Low Rent Housing Agency, Board of Directors, 2005 - 2008

Decorah Cares (Hurricane Katrina Relief Committee), Chair, Housing Committee 2005

Iowa Housing Trust Fund Advocates Network 2005 2007

Affordable Housing Coordinating Committee, Decorah, Iowa, Chair, 2003 - 2006

Decorah Area Faith Coalition, Decorah, Iowa, Chair, Housing Committee, 2003 - 2006

University of Northern Iowa, Graduate Council, College representative, 2001-2002

Univ. of Northern Iowa, Curriculum Committee, Dept. of Social Work, 2000-2002 (Chair, 2001-2002)

University of Northern Iowa, Admissions committee, Department of Social Work, 2001-2002

University of Northern Iowa, Field Committee, Department of Social Work, 2000-2001

University of Iowa, Curriculum Committee, School of Social Work, 1999-2000

U. of Iowa, Human Behavior and Social Policy Sequence Committees, School of Social Work, 1999-2000

Iowa State Association of Counties, Legislative and Institutional Committees, 1997-1998, Des Moines, Iowa

State-County Mgmt. Committee, Sub-committee on Contracting & Outcomes, 1996-1997, Des Moines, Iowa

Johnson County MH/DD Planning Council, Chair, 1990-1995, Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa Association of Residential and Rehabilitation Facilities, Board of Directors and Chair, Mental Health

Committee, 1991-1995, Des Moines, Iowa.

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Abbe Center for Community Care, Care Review Committee, Marion, Iowa, 1986-1995.

United Way of Johnson County, Strategic Planning Group, Spring, 1994

MH/MR/DD Advisory Committee on Core Standards, Des Moines, 1990-1991.

Iowa City Community School District, Strategic Planning Action Team, 1991.

United Methodist Church, Men's Fellowship Board, Administrative Board, Lay Leader, Iowa City, 1990-1994.

Rotary Club Downtown Cedar Rapids, International Education Committee 1987-1995

Emergency Housing Project, Board of Directors, Iowa City, 1987-1988.

Iowa Board on Substance Abuse Certification, Board of Directors and Chair, Policy Committee, 1984 -1988.

Citizens Substance Abuse Task Force - Waterloo Community Schools, Co-Chair, 1984.

Mental Health Center Directors Association of Iowa, Co-Chair, 1982, Des Moines, Iowa.

Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of Central Iowa, Board of Directors, Marshalltown, Iowa, 1982-1985.

New Pioneer Coop Society Credit Union, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Board, Iowa City, Iowa, 1977-80.

Social Development Curriculum Concentration, School of Social Work, U. of Iowa, Chairperson, 1977-78.

Coordinating Committee for Union Graduate School - Center for Studies of the Person Joint Graduate Program,

LaJolla, California, 1971-1972.

Teachers College, Columbia University, Student Body President, New York, 1968-1969.

Antioch College, Administrative Council, elected student representative, Yellow Springs, Ohio, 1965-1966.

Travel Abroad

Germany, Denmark, Iceland/Norway (2009 & 2011) Study abroad course with 20 students: Green Germany:

Advanced Models of Sustainability January, 2009 (Iceland) & 2011 (Norway).

Norway (2010) Traveled to develop study abroad course: Green Germany: Advanced Models of Sustainability

and to develop faculty-student exchanges with Volda University College. June, 2010

Germany, Denmark, Iceland (2008) Traveled to develop study abroad course: Green Germany: Advanced

Models of Sustainability. June, 2008.

Gabon (2004) Traveled widely in Gabon, lived with family in Koloumotu, visited Albert Schweitzer s Hospital

in Lamborene, conducted research on hand cycles for people with disabilities. May 18 June 2, 2004

Mexico (2001) Traveled to Patczuaro and Morelia in state of Michoacan to study immigration issues as part of

University of Northern Iowa, Interdisciplinary Seminar on New Immigrants in Iowa, June 3 - 9, 2001

Honduras (1997) Traveled to Mayan ruins at Copan, visited AIDS hospice, and produced photo essay with haiku

on a Garifina village on the north coast.

Europe (1963-1964) Studied at Univ rsit de Bes n on, France and Univ rsit de Neu h tel, Switzerland.

Traveled extensively through Western and Eastern Europe. Worked on a farm in France one summer.

Professional Licensure

L.M.S.W. Iowa Board of Social Work Examiners, License # 5922

Memberships

Current

Council on Social Work Education

Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors

National Association of Social Workers

Society for Spirituality and Social Work

Social Welfare Action Alliance

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

Influencing State Policy

National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials

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Iowa Coalition (for mental health)

Community Development Society of Iowa

International Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services

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