Stephanie Hamm, M.S.W., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Social Work Director, School of Social Work Degrees B.S.W., Abilene Christian University M.S.W., West Virginia University Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington Telephone 325.674.4893 Email stephanie.hamm@acu.edu

Recent scholarship:

• Contributing Editor.  Families in Society.  2009.
• Hamm, S.J. (2008).  From welfare to workfare:  The unintended consequences of liberal reform [Book Review]. Journal of public policy. 7 323-326.
• Hamm, S.J. (2008). Practitioner perceptions and experiences iwth evidence-based practice.  A paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education.  Philadelphia, PA.
• Hamm, S.J. (2007).  Learning styles & effictiveness of active learning environments.  A paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education.  San Francisco, CA.

 
Professional memberships/honors:

• Council on Social Work Education
• Minority Doctoral Fellowship, Abilene Christian University
• Deans' Promising PhD Scholarship, University of Texas at Arlington

Originally from: Springfield, Massachusetts, but raised in Wichita Falls, Texas

Areas of scholarship or expertise: Practitioner perceptions of evidence-based practice, Play therapy, Higher ed/learning

Courses typically taught: Micro Practice, Macro Practice, Intro/Profession of Social Work

Published work: Book review of From Welfare to Workfare: the Unintended Consequences of Liberal Reform

Works of literature, art or music I would recommend: I really enjoy fiction literature from female authors of varying cultures, as well as fiction with a mental health theme. Favorites are Amy Tan & Alice Walker (Possessing the Secret of Joy is my all-time favorite, so far!), for example. Cane River by Tadimy is one of my favorites. Also Wally Lambs She’s Come Undone and I Know This Much is True are great. I enjoy like the classics.  I also love theatre--plays and musicals.

People who influenced my life: My father influenced me, both positively and negatively, to be in the mental health field. My mother has never stopped encouraging me to be and do what I am driven to do. Many people contribute to my spiritual development! Individuals at ACU influenced me, spiritually, academically and professionally.

Why I do what I do: I want to be a positive influence on ACU social work students. I want to continue learning about the field of social work and cultures different from my own (as well as my own). I want to be a wonderful spouse to my husband and mother to my children.

What I want to give my students: 1) Confidence to practice that comes from being effectively equipped. 2) An example of someone who is fully social worker and fully Christian, without compromise on either end.

What I expect from my students: Their best.

Why I am at ACU: Because ACU has provided a good education for me in the past. And I want to be apart of a team of educators who care about students.

Outside interests: When I am in shape: sports! Also, painting, ministries to children and women, taking pictures and my family and friends.