Erica D. Shifflet-Chila, Ph.D.
School of Social Work Michigan State University
Telephone: 810-620-1296 |
E-mail: shiffle6@msu.edu |
www.msu.edu |
www.socialwork.msu.edu |
EDUCATION
Ph.D. 2013 Michigan State University School of Social Work, East Lansing, MI
Dissertation Title: Information Technology and the Net Generation: The Impact of Technology and Adolescent Communication and Interaction
M.S.W. 2005 The University of Michigan, School of Social Work, Ann Arbor, MI
B.A.S.W. 2004 The University of Michigan-Flint, School of Education and Human Services, Flint, MI
A.A.-A.S. 2002 Mott Community College, Flint, MI.
A.A. 2001 Mott Community College, Flint, MI
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
2015-Present Coordinator of Instructional Technology, School of Social Work, Michigan State University
2013-Present Clinical Associate Professor, School of Social Work, Michigan State University
2006-2013 Clinical Instructor, School of Social Work, Michigan State University
2009-2011 Field Education Coordinator, Michigan State University
2007-2008 Graduate Assistant, School of Social Work, Michigan State University
2007-2008 Advisor-School of Social Work Undergraduate Program- Michigan State University
2007-2008 Lecturer, Social Work Department, University of Michigan Flint
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2010-2012 Clinton County Medical Center- Management Consultant- St. Johns, Michigan
2005-2007 Greater Lansing Homeless Resolution Network-Coordinator-Lansing, Michigan
2003-2004 Catholic Charities of Genesee and Shiawassee Counties Child Welfare and Infant Adoption Specialist-Flint, Michigan
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES: COURSES TAUGHT
Masters level – Michigan State University
SW832-Advanced Social Work Research
SW830 – Applied Social Work Research: Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs
SW845-Adminstrative Skills for Social Work Practice
SW 829- Essential Research Tools for Social Work Practice
SW 491-Special Topics-Technology and Social Work Practice
SW 491-Special Topics-Grant Writing for Social Workers
Bachelors Level – Michigan State University
SW320 – Social Welfare Policy
Bachelors Level – University of Michigan-Flint
SW200 – Introduction to Social Work
PUBLICATIONS
Shifflet-Chila, E.D. (accepted, expected 2018). Professional social media profile. In L. Hitchcock, M. Sage, & N.J. Smyth. Teaching Social Work with Digital Technology. Alexandra, VA: CSWE Press.
Shifflet-Chila, E.D. (accepted, expected 2018). Social media policy. In L. Hitchcock, M. Sage, & N.J. Smyth. Teaching Social Work with Digital Technology. Alexandra, VA: CSWE Press.
Shifflet-Chila, E. D., Harold, R. D., Fitton, V. A., & Ahmedani, B. K. (2016). Adolescent and family development: Autonomy and identity in the digital age. Children and Youth Services Review, 70, 364-368. DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2016.10.005
Fitton, V. A., Harold, R. D., Ahmedani, B. K., & Shifflet, E. (2013). The role of technology on young adolescent development: Implications for policy, research and practice. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 30(5).
Ahmedani, B.K., Harold, R.D., Fitton, V.A. & Shifflet Gibson, E. D. (2010). What adolescents can tell us: Technology and the future of social work education. Social Work Education: The International Journal, 27(8).
Ahmedani, B.K., Shifflet Gibson, E.D., Fitton, V., Harold, R.D. & Jackson, L.A. (2009) The impact of information technology on psychosocial development among youth. Paper presented at the Society for Social Work and Research 13th Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
Kubiak, S.P., Arfken, C. and Shifflet Gibson, E.D. (2009). Departments of Corrections as Purchasers of Community Based Treatment: A National Study. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
PRESENTATIONS
Shifflet-Chila, E.D. (2019,November). Technology, Ethics, and Social Work. Invited Presentation at the Beltline Collaborative Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.
Shifflet-Chila, E.D. (2018, November). Technology, Ethics, and Social Work. Invited Presentation at the Beltline Collaborative Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.
Shifflet-Chila, E.D. (2017, April). Technology, Ethics, and Social Work. Invited Presentation at the Beltline Collaborative Annual Conference, Grand Rapids, MI.
Shifflet Gibson, E.D., McFall, J., Navarre, J. and Williams-Hecksel, C. (2009, April). Teaching Ethics in Social Work Supervision. Workshop presented at the National Association of Social Workers-Michigan Annual Conference, East Lansing, MI.
Ahmedani, B.K., Harold, R., Fitton, V. and Shifflet Gibson, E. (2009, January). The Impact of Information Technology (IT) on Psychosocial Development among Youth. Paper presented at the Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
Shifflet Gibson, E.D., Harold, R., Fitton, V. and Ahmedani, B.K. (2008, November). Adolescents’ Growing Social Environment: Bridging Space and Enhancing Relationships with Technology Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Philadelphia, PA.
Ahmedani, B.K., Shifflet Gibson, E.D., Fitton, V. and Harold, R. (2008, November). Information Technology and the Future of Social Work Education. Paper presented at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Philadelphia, PA.
Kubiak, S.P., Arfken, C.L. and Shifflet Gibson, E.D. (2008, June) National study of departments of corrections as purchasers of community based treatment. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting: College on Problems of Drug Dependence, San Juan, PR.
Shifflet Gibson, E.D., McFall, J. (2008, September). Teaching Ethics in Social Work Supervision. Workshop presented at the Michigan State University Field Instructor Annual Orientation, Flint, MI.
Shifflet Gibson, E.D., Ahmedani, B.K., Fitton, V. Harold, R. and Coraci, V. (2008, May). Wired Kids: Information on Adolescent Technology Use for Social Workers. Paper presented at the NASW-Michigan Annual Conference, East Lansing, MI
Shifflet Gibson, E. D. (2007, March). Homelessness and Housing. Paper presented at Legislative Education and Advocacy Day, NASW-Michigan, Lansing, MI
Shifflet Gibson, E.D. (2007, March). Social Workers and Policy Action. Keynote Address, Legislative Education and Advocacy Day, NASW-Michigan, Lansing, MI
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Reviewer, Future Internet (2017)
Reviewer, Top Hat Academic Publishing (2017)
Reviewer, Journal of Education and Training Studies (2016-Present)
President of the Board of Directors, Addiction Relief & Supported Recovery, Inc. (2011-2015)
NASW-Michigan Board President (2008-2010)
Member, Board of Directors, Addiction Relief & Supported Recovery, Inc. (2007-Present)
NASW-Michigan Legislative Education Day Planning Committee (2003-Present)
NASW-Michigan Executive Committee-(2006-2010)
NASW-Michigan Board Representative-Region 3, (2005-2008)
Member, Power of We Consortium, (2005-2007)
Member, Mid-Michigan Transition Coalition, (2005-2007)
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Chair, Research Sequence Committee, Michigan State University (2015-present)
Member, Educational Policy Committee, Michigan State University (2015-present)
Member, Macro Sequence Committee, Michigan State University (2012-present)
Member, Field Sequence Committee, Michigan State University (2008-2012)
Member, Research Sequence Committee, Michigan State University (2006-present)
Member, Policy Sequence Committee, Michigan State University (2005-2006)
Member, Committee to Search for Dean of School of Education and Human Services, University of Michigan-Flint (2003-2004)
AWARDS AND HONORS
Michigan State University Graduate Office Fellowship Award, 2006, 2007 and 2008
The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Social Work Merit Scholarship, 2004 and 2005
The University of Michigan-Flint Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholarship Award Nominee 2004
The University of Michigan-Flint Ralph M. and Emmalyn E. Freeman Social Work Scholarship, 2003 and 2004
The University of Michigan-Flint Flint Scholar Award Fall 2002, Winter 2003, Fall 2003
Mott Community College Wise B. Joseph Outstanding Graduate in Sociology, 2002
Mott Community College Dean’s List, Spring/Summer 1998, Fall 1998, Winter 1999, Fall 1999, Winter 2000, Spring/Summer 2000, Fall 2000, Winter 2001, Spring/Summer 2001, Fall 2001, Winter 2002, Spring/Summer 2002
RESEARCH INTERESTS
The Impact of Technology Use on Child and Adolescent Development.
The Implications of Information Technology for Social Work Practice and Education.
TEACHING INTERESTS
Social Welfare Policy
Research Methods
Organizational and Community Practice
Management and Administration in Human Service Organizations
Technology and Social Work Practice
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Council on Social Work Education, (2008-Present)
National Association of Social Workers, (2002-Present)
Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society, President, (2003-2004)
Golden Key International Honor Society, (2003-2004)
University of Michigan-Flint Social Work Club, (2002-2004)
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Member (2000-2002)
CERTIFICATION
Licensed Master’s Level Social Worker-Macro and Clinical, State of Michigan (license # 6801085727)