Dr. Wolfer is coordinator for the values and ethics content in the MSW curriculum and serves on the Learning Outcomes Subcommittee. He has been very active in the development of the capstone course; he has written many decision cases and articles about the decision case method of instruction and has co-edited three books of decision cases. He also chairs the Executive Committee of the College. Faith-based social services and violence and trauma are among Dr. Wolfer's research interests.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Social Work
Department
Social Work - Dean's Office
Tenure Status
Tenured
International Activity
International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Teaching, Study abroad, Service
Countries
Uganda
Description
Consulting and training on Community-led Total Sanitation
Institution/Entity
Shepherd's Heart International Ministries
Institutional Focus Areas
Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
Graduates
Interest Keywords
learning outcomes, case method, volunteerism, faith-based social services, religion and health
Institutional Focus Areas
Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
social work education, case method teaching, volunteerism, congregational social work, faith-based social services, religion and health
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
1995
The University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration
Columbus, OH
Ph.D.
1984
The Ohio State University, College of Social Work
Columbus, OH
M.S.W.
1980
Concordia University
Seward, NE
B.A., with high distinction
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
1982 - Present
Membership
Member
North American Association of Christians in Social Work
1982 - Present
Membership
Member
National Association of Social Workers
1986 - Present
Membership
Member
Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
1992 - Present
Membership
Member
Council on Social Work Education
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
2002 - 2010
Associate Professor
College of Social Work, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
2004
Visiting Professor
School of Social Work & Human Services, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
2010 - Present
Professor
College of Social Work, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
2012
Visiting Professor
School of Social Welfare, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2004
Award
C. R. Christensen Award for the Outstanding Teaching Case
North American Case Research Association
2007
Award
Nominated for Michael J. Mungo Graduate Teaching Award
University of South Carolina
2008
Award
Inducted to Phi Alpha Social Work Honorary Society
University of South Carolina
2009
Award
Distinguished Recent Contribution to Social Work Education Award
Council on Social Work Education
2015
Award
Fulbright Specialist
Fulbright Foundation
2016
Award
Garnet Apple Award
University of South Carolina
2000
Honor
Nominated as "Educator of the Year" by MSW students, and selected as a "Hooder" for their graduation ceremony
University of South Carolina
2008
Honor
Nominated as "Educator of the Year" by MSW students, and selected as a "Hooder" for their graduation ceremony
University of South Carolina
2012
Honor
Nominated as "Educator of the Year" by MSW students, and selected as a "Hooder" for their graduation ceremony
University of South Carolina
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