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CURRICULUM VITA

Angela L. Curl

Family Studies & Social Work, Miami University

110D McGuffey Hall, Oxford, OH 45056

Phone: 513-529-1717 (work); Email: [email protected]

EDUCATION

2007 PhD in Social Welfare, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences

Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.

Dissertation: The Impact of Retirement on Trajectories of Physical Health of Married

Couples. Chair: Dr. Aloen Townsend.

1999 MSW, Planning and Management Concentration, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.

1993 BSW, Bachelor of Science in Social Work and Minor in Psychology, Taylor University.

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

Miami University, Assistant Professor, Family Studies & Social Work, 2015 – present.

University of Missouri, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, 2007 – 2015.

University of Missouri, Fellow, Interdisciplinary Center on Aging, 2007 – 2015.

University of Missouri, Faculty Affiliate, Women’s and Gender Studies, 2008 – 2015.

HONORS, AWARDS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Who’s Who in Social Science Academia, 2009 edition.

Who’s Who in America, 2009-2015 editions.

Marie Haug Award for Exemplary Performance in Gerontological Studies, 2006.

Research ShowCASE Graduate Student Poster Competition winner, 2006.

Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences Doctoral Research Fellow, 2002-2003.

Graduate Dean’s Instructional Excellence Award, 2002.

Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences Research Fellow, 2001-2002.

National Center for Leadership Fellow (Washington, DC), 1999-2000.

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GRANTS

Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation (Co-Investigator, 2015-2016; $35,927).

Project Title: Companion Animals, Social Engagement, and Psychological Well-being in Mid

and Later Adulthood.

Research Enrichment and Dissemination (READ) Small Grants Program (Principal

Investigator; 2013-2015; $4,000), Interdisciplinary Center on Aging, University of Missouri.

Project Title: Death, Grief and Loss: READ Course Development Grant Proposal.

Margaret W. Mangel Faculty Research Catalyst Fund (Co-Principal Investigator, 2009-2010;

$780), College of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Missouri.

Project title: Patterns of Financial Risk Tolerance: Does it Change in Response to Market

Changes?

Hartford Faculty Scholar (Principal Investigator, 2008-2011; $100,000), John A. Hartford

Foundation through a grant to the Gerontological Society of America.

Project title: The Impact of Retirement on Heart Problems: A Multilevel Dyadic Analysis of

Longitudinal Secondary Data.

Margaret W. Mangel Faculty Research Catalyst Fund (Principal Investigator, 2008-2009;

$1,000), College of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Missouri.

Project title: An Evaluation of Missouri's Deferred Retirement Option Plan for State Employees.

Hartford Doctoral Fellow (Principal Investigator, 2004-2006; $40,000), John A. Hartford

Foundation through a grant to the Gerontological Society of America.

Project Title: The Impact of Retirement on Trajectories of Physical Health of Married Couples.

Endowment-Sponsored Mentorship Program (Principal Investigator, 2004; $1,000), Graduate

Studies, Case Western Reserve University. Grant provided travel funds for the Inter-University

Consortium for International Social Development conference in Mumbai, India.

Grantmakers in Aging Fellow (Principal Investigator, 2003), Grantmakers in Aging. Grant

provided travel funds to present at the Grantmakers in Aging conference in Cleveland, Ohio.

UNFUNDED GRANT SUBMISSIONS

National Institute on Aging, NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03). (Co-Investigator;

$76,750).

Project Title: Pet Ownership, Social Engagement, and Well-Being in Mid and Later Adulthood.

National Institute on Aging, NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03). (Principal

Investigator; $151,500).

Project Title: Effect of Couples’ Retirement on Self-Rated Health Trajectories.

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Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, Steven H. Sandell Grant Program for Junior

Scholars in Retirement Research. (Principal Investigator; $45,000).

Project Title: Gender Differences in Work and Retirement of Older Adults in New Zealand.

TEACHING

Assistant Professor, Miami University

Human Behavior in the Social Environment (FSW 312, Undergraduate course).

Human Behavior in the Social Environment (FSW 617, Graduate course).

Assistant Professor, University of Missouri

Death, Grief, and Loss (SW 4395/7395, Cross-listed Undergraduate and Graduate course).

Research for Social Work Practice (SW 4951, Undergraduate course).

Research Methods in Social Work (SW 7952, Graduate course).

Management of a Social Agency (SW 8350, Graduate course).

Evaluative Research in Social Work Planning and Administration (SW 8953, Graduate course).

Direct Practice (SW 7730, Graduate course).

Generalist Social Work Practice (SW 7730, Graduate course).

Professional Practice Seminar (SW 8970, Graduate course).

Social Policies for Older Adults (SW 7001/8240, Graduate course).

International Aging Policy (SW 7001, Graduate course).

Adjunct Instructor, Case Western Reserve University

Human Development over the Lifespan (SSBT 440, Graduate course).

Introduction to Social Research (SRCH 426, Graduate course).

DOCTORAL COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

Dissertation Committee Member, Nancy Ellis-Ordway (Human Development and Family

Studies), March 2013 – January 2015.

Dissertation Committee Member, Kevin Mungai, August 2010 – June 2012.

Dissertation Committee Member, Chiunghsin Chang (Human Development and Family Studies),

May 2010 – December 2011.

Dissertation Committee Member, James Stowe (Human Development and Family Studies),

February 2010 – September 2014 (graduated). Thesis title: Mobile Aging: A Randomized

Trial of Mobility Transition Counseling for High-Risk Older Adults.

Dissertation Committee Member, Jennifer Sledge, February 2010 – September 2012.

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Dissertation Committee Member, Linley Snyder-Rivas (Human Development and Family

Studies), April 2009 – December 2013 (graduated). Thesis title: The Association between

Adults’ Experience with Violence, Perceived Social Support and Health.

Dissertation Committee Member, Geraldine Dickey, June 2007 – June 2008.

Dissertation Committee Member, Amber Moodie-Dyer, September 2009 – May 2011

(graduated). Thesis title: Falling Through the Cracks: Child Care Decision-Making Among

the Working Poor.

Dissertation Committee Member, Seema Sehrawat, June 2007 – May 2009 (graduated). Thesis

title: Effects of Personal and Environmental Factors on Social Engagement in Later Life.

MASTER’S THESIS/PROJECT COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

Master’s Project Committee Member, Jane E. Lackner (Human Development and Family

Studies), February – May 2014 (graduated). Project title: Disaster Planning for Community-

Dwelling Older Adults: The Role of Occupational Therapists.

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Khosla, N., Curl, A. L., & Washington, K. T. (2015). Trends in engagement in advance care

planning behaviors and the role of socioeconomic status. American Journal of Hospice and

Palliative Medicine (advance online access). doi:10.1177/1049909115581818

Curl, A. L., Proulx, C. M., Stowe, J. D., & Cooney, T. M. (2015). Productive and social

engagement following driving cessation: A couple-based analysis. Research on Aging, 36(3),

297-321. doi:10.1177/0164027514527624

Curl, A. L., & Cary, S. (2014). A program evaluation of block and concurrent practicum

formats. Field Educator. Available at http://fieldeducator.simmons.edu/article/a-program-

evaluation-of-block-and-concurrent-practicum-formats/

Curl, A. L., & Havig, K. (2014). A case study of Missouri’s deferred retirement incentive for

state employees. Journal of Aging and Social Policy, 26(3), 249-265.

doi:10.1080/08959420.2014.899186

Curl, A. L., Sharpe, D. L., & Noone, J. (2014). Gender differences in self-employment of older

workers in the United States and New Zealand. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare,

41(1), 29-52.

Galambos, C., Curl, A. L., & Woodbury, K. (2014). Research Note – Testing for gerontological

competencies: A pilot study. Journal of Social Work Education, 50(1), 191-196.

doi:10.1080/10437797.2014.856237

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Curl, A. L., Stowe, J. D., Cooney, T. M., & Proulx, C. M. (2014). Giving up the keys: How driving

cessation affects engagement in later life. The Gerontologist, 54, 423-433.

doi:10.1093/geront/gnt037

Curl, A. L., & Townsend, A. L. (2013). A multilevel dyadic study of the impact of retirement on

self-rated health: Does retirement predict worse health in married couples? Research on Aging,

36(3), 297-321. doi:10.1177/0164027513486900

Galambos, C., & Curl, A. (2013). Developing gerontological competencies: A curriculum

approach. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 34(3), 309-321.

doi:10.1080/02701960.2013.782301

Curl, A. L., & Ingram, J. G. (2013). Anticipatory socialization for retirement: A multilevel

dyadic model. Clinical Gerontologist, 36, 375-393. doi:10.1080/07317115.2013.788117

Hodge, D. R., Horvath, V. E., Larkin, H., & Curl, A. L. (2012). Older adults’ spiritual needs in

healthcare settings: A qualitative meta-synthesis. Research on Aging, 34(2), 131-155.

doi:10.1177/0164027511411308

Yao, R., & Curl, A. L. (2011). Do market returns influence risk tolerance? Evidence from panel

data. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 32, 532–544. doi:10.1007/s10834-010-9223-2

Curl, A. L., & Tompkins, C. J., Rosen, A. L., & Zlotnik, J. L. (2010). A case study of

professional change: The impact of the National Gerontological Social Work Competencies

Survey. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 31, 256-273.

doi: 10.1080/02701960.2010.503135

Curl, A. L., & Bowers, D. D. (2009). A longitudinal study of website accessibility: Have social

work education websites become more accessible? Journal of Technology in Human

Services, 27, 93-105. doi:10.1080/15228830902749229

Curl, A. L., & Townsend, A. L. (2008). Retirement transitions among married couples. Journal

of Workplace Behavioral Health, 23(1/2), 89-107. doi:10.1080/15555240802189125

Curl, A. L., & Hokenstad, M. C. (2006). Reshaping retirement policies in post-industrial

nations: The need for flexibility. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 33(2), 85-106.

Curl, A. L., Simons, K., & Larkin, H. (2005). Factors affecting willingness of social work

students to accept jobs in aging. Journal of Social Work Education, 41(3), 393-406.

doi:10.5175/JSWE.2005.200303100

Chatterjee, P., & Curl, A. (2005). Community and adolescence in four societies. Social

Development Issues, 27(1), 35-54.

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UNDER REVIEW

Curl, A. L., & Benner, K. (under review). Influence of employment on college students’

academic experiences.

Curl, A. L., Bibbo, J. L., & Johnson, R. (under review). Dog ownership, walking, and bonding

and older adults' health and health behaviors.

Curl, A. L., & Hinterlong, J. E. (under review). The Impact of Productive Engagement on Body

Weight in Middle Age and Later Life.

BOOK CHAPTERS

Curl, A. L. (2014). Retirement. In E. A. Capezuti, M. Malone, P. R. Katz, & M. Mezey (Eds.),

The encyclopedia of elder care (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing.

Guseilo, J. A., Curl, A. L., & Hokenstad, M. C. (2004). Policies and programs in aging:

International initiatives. In M. C. Hokenstad & J. Midgley (Eds.), Lessons from abroad:

Adapting international social welfare innovations (pp. 13-30). Washington, DC: NASW

Press.

UNPUBLISHED REPORTS

Curl, A. (2000). Notes from SAGE-SW technical advisors’ meeting. CSWE Reporter.

Rosen, A. L., Zlotnik, J. L., Curl, A. L., & Green, R. G. (2000). CSWE/SAGE-SW

gerontological social work competencies survey report. Available at http://www.cswe.org/

CentersInitiatives/GeroEdCenter/TeachingTools/Competencies/History.aspx#SAGE-

SW_Competencies

MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS

Proulx, C. M., Curl, A. L., & Ermer, A. E. (in progress). Associations between changes in

formal and informal volunteering and mental health.

Curl, A. L., Proulx, C. M., & Stowe, J. D. (in progress). A longitudinal study of the impact of

spousal driving cessation on body mass index.

Curl, A. L., Johnson, R., & Bibbo, J. L. (in progress). Pet ownership and health indicators in

older adults.

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PRESENTATIONS

International

Curl, A. L. (2015, June). Encore careers in retirement: Good for individuals & good for society.

Paper presented at the U.S.-Shanghai 2015 Conference: Public Policy Challenges and

Governance Innovation in an Aging Society, Shanghai, China.

Curl, A. L., & Sharpe, D. L. (2009, October). Gender differences in later life labour supply.

Paper presented at the annual meeting of the New Zealand Association of Gerontology &

Age Concern New Zealand, Wellington, New Zealand.

Chatterjee, P., & Curl, A. (2004, January). Human development and social development: Life

cycle in twelve communities. Paper presented at the biannual meeting of the Inter-University

Consortium for International Social Development, Mumbai, India.

Chatterjee, P., & Curl, A. (2003, December). Communism versus capitalism: Implications for

the viability of welfare states. Poster presented at the biannual meeting of the Inter-University

Consortium for International Social Development, Mumbai, India.

National

Bibbo, J., Curl, A. L., & Johnson, R. (2014, November). Health benefits of dog walking for

older adults. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of

America, Washington, DC.

Khosla, N., Curl, A. L., & Washington, K. T. (2014, November). Advance care planning among

older adults: Does social stratification play a role? Poster presented at the annual meeting of

the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

Proulx, C. M., Curl, A. L., & Ermer, A. (2014, November). Associations between changes in

formal and informal volunteering and mental health. Paper presented at the annual meeting

of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

Curl, A. L., Proulx, C. M., & Stowe, J. D. (2014, November). A longitudinal study of the impact

of spousal driving cessation on body mass index. Paper presented at the annual meeting of

the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

Curl, A. L. (2014, November). Investigation of the CARS instrument as a brief driving safety

screening tool. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of

America, Washington, DC.

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Khosla, N., Curl, A. L., & Washington, K. (2014, November). Increasing prevalence of advance

directive completion in a nationally representative study. Poster received honorable mention

for the 2014 James G. Zimmer New Investigator Award at the annual meeting of the

American Public Health Association, New Orleans, LA.

Curl, A. L., Stowe, J. D., Proulx, C. M., & Cooney, T. M. (2013, November). Productive and

social engagement following driving cessation among older couples. Paper presented at the

annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA.

Curl, A. L., Stowe, J. D., Cooney, T. M., & Proulx, C. M. (2012, November). Giving up the

keys: How driving cessation affects lifestyle in later life. Paper presented at the annual

meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Diego, CA.

Ingram, J. G., & Curl, A. L. (2012, November). Anticipatory socialization for retirement: A

multilevel dyadic model. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological

Society of America, San Diego, CA.

Galambos, C., & Curl, A. (2012, October). Developing gerontological competency skills: A

successful course approach. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council on Social

Work Education, Washington, DC.

Yao, R., & Curl, A. L. (2010, April). Does risk tolerance change in response to market

changes? Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Council on Consumer

Interests, Atlanta, GA.

Curl, A. L. (2009, November). Retirement and cardiac health: A longitudinal, dyadic analysis.

Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA.

Curl, A. L., & Bowers, R. S., III. (2009, November). Ethical issues and opportunities in the use

of wearable sensors. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of

America, Atlanta, GA.

Curl, A. L., & Townsend, A. L. (2009, January). Does retirement predict worse health for

couples? Answers from a longitudinal study. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the

Society for Social Work and Research, New Orleans, LA.

Curl, A. L., & Sharpe, D. L. (2008, November). The role of self-employment as a resilient

response to changes in later life. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological

Society of America, National Harbor, MD.

Curl, A. L., & Townsend, A. L. (2008, November). Health resiliency: The impact of retirement

on count of chronic conditions. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological

Society of America, National Harbor, MD.

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Curl, A. L. (2008, October). Have BSW education websites become more accessible? A

longitudinal study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council on Social Work

Education, Philadelphia, PA.

Curl, A. L., & Townsend, A. L. (2007, November). The impact of retirement on self-rated

health of older married couples: A multilevel dyadic model. Poster presented at the annual

meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, San Francisco, CA.

Townsend, A. L., Curl, A. L., Ishler, K. J., Rose, J. H., & Bowman, K. F. (2007, January).

Predictors of depressive symptomatology in older female cancer survivors and their spouses:

A multilevel dyadic model. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Social

Work and Research, San Francisco, CA.

Townsend, A. L., Bowman, K. F., Rose, J. H., Ishler, K. J., & Curl, A. (2006, November).

Impact of cancer and comorbidities on depressive symptoms in married couples: A multilevel

dyadic model. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of

America, Dallas, TX.

Ishler, K. J., Curl, A. L., & Townsend, A. L. (2006, November). Pain and aging in the marital

dyad. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America,

Dallas, TX.

Ingram, J. G., & Curl, A. L. (2006, February). Retirement planning: Do health status and race

make a difference? Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Council on Social Work

Education, New York, NY.

Curl, A. L., & Ingram, J. G. (2005, November). The role of occupational status in retirement

planning by gender. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of

America, Orlando, FL.

Tompkins, C. J., Rosen, A. L., Larkin, H., & Curl, A. L. (2005, March). Gerontology and

geriatric content in core social work textbooks: Results of a textbook analysis project. Paper

presented at the Third National Gerontological Social Work Conference, New York, NY.

Curl, A., & Rosen, A. (2005, February). Lessons learned from SAGE-SW. Paper presented at the

Third National Gerontological Social Work Conference, New York, NY.

Curl, A. L., & Townsend, A. L. (2004, November). Transitions between work and retirement

over time. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Gerontological Society of America,

Washington, DC.

Tompkins, C., Larkin, H., Rosen, A., & Curl, A. (2004, November). An analysis of gerontology

and geriatric content in core social work textbooks. Poster presented at the annual meeting of

the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

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Rosen, A., Tompkins, C., & Curl, A. (2004, November). The CSWE Faculty Development

Project: Outcomes and lessons learned. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the

Gerontological Society of America, Washington, DC.

Curl, A. L., Lee, N., Luca, C., & Hermoso, J. (2004, February). Aging and social work from the

students’ perspective: Has anything changed? Paper presented at the Second National

Gerontological Social Work Conference, Anaheim, CA.

Townsend, A., Curl, A., & Ishler, K. (2004, January). Alcohol consumption and depressive

symptoms in middle-aged and older married couples. Paper presented at the annual meeting

of the Society for Social Work and Research, New Orleans, LA.

Curl, A. L., Townsend, A. L., & Stephens, M. A. P. (2004, January). Longitudinal trajectories

of depressive symptoms and life satisfaction in adult daughter caregivers. Poster presented at

the annual meeting of the Society for Social Work and Research, New Orleans, LA.

Curl, A. L. (2003, October). Retirement issues, choices and consequences. Paper presented at

the annual meeting of the Grantmakers in Aging, Cleveland, OH.

Curl, A., Simons, K., & Larkin, H. (2003, February). Factors affecting social work students’

willingness to accept jobs in aging. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council on

Social Work Education, Atlanta, GA.

Curl, A. (2003, February). Intergenerational aspects of poverty. Poster session presented at the

First National Gerontological Social Work Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Curl, A., Bowers, R., & Bowers, D. (2003, February). Future of website design: Accessibility as

an issue of social justice. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Council on Social

Work Education, Atlanta, GA.

Curl, A., Townsend, A., & Stephens, M. (2002, November). Multiple roles and relationships:

Parent care stress and mother role characteristics. Poster session presented at the annual

meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Boston, MA.

Curl, A. (2002, February). A web demonstration from a national social work education project.

Poster session presented at the annual meeting of the Council on Social Work Education,

Nashville, TN.

Curl, A. (2002, February). New strategies for an old problem: Using the web for student

recruitment. Media tech presentation at the annual meeting of the Council on Social Work

Education, Nashville, TN.

Rosen, A., & Curl, A. (2001, November). Strengthening gerontology within a profession: A

communications strategy for the new millennium. Poster session presented at the annual

meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Chicago, IL.

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Regional and State

Bibbo, J., Curl, A. L., & Johnson, R. (2015, August). Health benefits of dog walking for older

adults. Poster presented at the 2015 Caring for the Frail Elderly Conference, Columbia, MO.

Curl, A. L., Stowe, J. D., & Proulx, C. M. (2014, August). A longitudinal study of the impact of

spousal driving cessation on body mass index. Poster presented at the 2014 Caring for the

Frail Elderly Conference, Columbia, MO.

Khosla, N., Curl, A. L., & Washington, K. T. (2014, August). Predicting advance care planning

among older adults: Findings from the Health and Retirement Study. Poster presented at the

2014 Caring for the Frail Elderly Conference, Columbia, MO.

Curl, A. L., Stowe, J. D., Proulx, C. M., & Cooney, T. M. (2013, August). Productive and social

engagement following driving cessation among older couples. Poster presented at the 2013

Caring for the Frail Elderly Conference, Columbia, MO.

Curl, A. L., Stowe, J. D., Proulx, C. M., & Cooney, T. M. (2012, August). Giving up the keys:

How driving cessation affects lifestyle in later life. Poster presented at the 2012 Caring for

the Frail Elderly Conference, Columbia, MO.

Curl, A. L. (2012, August). Ethical issues and opportunities in the use of wearable sensors.

Poster presented at the 2012 Caring for the Frail Elderly Conference, Columbia, MO.

Curl, A. L. (2010, August). The impact of husbands’ and wives’ retirement on cardiac health.

Poster presented at the 2010 Caring for the Frail Elderly Conference, Columbia, MO.

Curl, A. L. (2009, March). Retirement issues. Paper presented at the University of Missouri

Interdisciplinary Center on Aging, Columbia, MO.

Curl, A. L. (2008, November). Results of the Deferred Retirement Option Provision study.

School of Social Work, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.

Curl, A. L., & Townsend, A. L. (2008, August). The impact of retirement on self-rated health of

older married couples: A multilevel dyadic model. Poster presented at the 2008 Caring for

the Frail Elderly Conference, Columbia, MO.

Curl, A. L., & Sharpe, D. L. (2008, August). Labor force transitions by gender and marital

status: 1998 to 2004. Poster presented at the 2008 Caring for the Frail Elderly Conference,

Columbia, MO.

Curl, A. L. (2006, October). The impact of retirement on self-rated health of older married

couples: A multilevel dyadic model. Poster presented at the New Methods for Analysis of

Family and Dyadic Processes conference, Amherst, MA.

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Ingram, J. G., & Curl, A. L. (2006, April). Retirement planning: Do health status and race make

a difference? Poster presented at the Case Western Reserve University Research ShowCase,

Cleveland, OH.

Curl, A. L., & Townsend, A. L. (2005, April). Transitions between work and retirement over

time. Poster presented at the Case Western Reserve University Research ShowCase,

Cleveland, OH.

Chatterjee, P. (with the assistance of A. Curl). (2003, April). Human development and social

development: Life cycle in twelve communities. Poster presented at the Case Western Reserve

University Research ShowCase, Cleveland, OH.

Curl, A., Townsend, A., & Stephens, M. (2003, April). Multiple roles and relationships: Parent

care stress and mother role characteristics. Poster session presented at the Case Western

Reserve University Research ShowCase, Cleveland, OH.

Curl, A. (2002, March). Women and public pension policy: United States and Germany. Paper

presented at the Institute for Research and Education on Women and Gender’s meeting:

Gender in the New Millennium, Buffalo, NY.

PROFESSIONAL/CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Project Coordinator

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Alexandria, VA, September 2003 – July 2004.

Principal Investigator: Frank Baskind, Dean, Virginia Commonwealth University.

Project funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation.

Organized the 2nd National Gerontological Social Work Conference.

Assisted with grant proposal writing (2.3 million dollar grant, funded by the John A. Hartford

Foundation).

Coordination of project activities and communication.

Shared supervision responsibilities for three research assistants and one MSW student intern.

Consultant

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship of Canada, 2004 – 2005.

Survey design, data analysis, and report documentation.

Research Assistant

Council on Social Work Education, Alexandria, VA, September 1999 – May 2001.

Co-Principal Investigators: Frank Baskind & Joan Zlotnik

Obtained and organized information for the SAGE-SW (Strengthening Aging and Gerontology

Education for Social Work) Project, funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation.

Represented CSWE on two national outreach steering committees.

Designed and maintained the project website.

Assisted with the design and analysis of a national survey of 2,400 social workers on

gerontological social work competencies.

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Program Associate, National Association of Community Action Agencies, Washington, DC,

1999. Coordinated the Certified Community Action Professional national certification program

application and trainings.

Administrative Assistant, Family Center of Children’s Harbor, Birmingham, AL, 1997.

Performed administrative functions for the director of a counseling center for children with

cancer and sickle cell disease and their families.

Case Manager, Bluebonnet Health and Human Services, Belton, TX, 1994.

Provided case management services for 125 HIV/AIDS clients in seven counties.

Student Intern, Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, Marion, IN, 1993.

Assisted with intake and discharge planning on two psychiatric wards.

Student Intern, Cambridge Community Food Co-op, Cambridge, Ontario, 1992.

Conducted intakes of new clients, helped prepare food hampers, and prepared staff report of

changes in the Canadian welfare system.

UNIVERSITY-RELATED SERVICE

Miami University

Family Studies & Social Work MASW Program Committee, member, 2015 – present.

Family Studies & Social Work BSW Program Committee, member, 2015 – present.

University of Missouri

MU Honors Council, 2009 – 2012.

College of Human Environmental Sciences’ Graduate Fellowships Committee, 2008 – 2012.

School of Social Work Doctoral Program Committee, member, 2012 – 2015.

School of Social Work Field Education Committee, member, 2012 – 2015.

School of Social Work Ad hoc research committee, member, 2011 – 2012.

School of Social Work Ad hoc committee to develop competency-based practice behaviors

for PP&A concentration, Chair, 2010 – 2012.

School of Social Work Ad hoc By-laws Revision Committee, member, 2010 – 2012.

School of Social Work Faculty Search Committee, member, 2008 – 2009, 2011 – 2012.

School of Social Work Graduate Program Committee, member, 2008 – 2010, 2012 – 2014.

School of Social Work graduate student advising, 2008 – 2015.

School of Social Work APA Writing Workshop, 2008 – 2015.

School of Social Work Ad hoc committee on developing Direct Practice course, member,

2007 – 2008.

School of Social Work United Way Representative, 2007, 2008.

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PROFESSIONAL AND PUBLIC SERVICE

Journal Reviewer

Editorial Board, Journal of Housing for the Elderly, 2011 – present.

Reviewer, Journal of Social Work (United Kingdom), 2013 – present.

Reviewer, Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 2009 – present.

Reviewer, Journal of Social Work Education, 2008 – 2012.

Reviewer, The Journal of Gerontology: Social Sciences, 2010 – present.

Guest manuscript reviewer for special edition of Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work,

2004 – 2005.

Grant Reviewer

Peer Reviewer, READ grants, University of Missouri Interdisciplinary Center on Aging, 2008,

2009, 2014.

Guest manuscript reviewer for special edition of Journal of Gerontological Social Work,

2003-2004.

Service for Professional Organizations

Planning Committee, Caring for the Frail Elderly Conference, 2013.

Board Member, Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work, 2009 – 2011.

Judge, Anita Rosen Gerontology Awards for Outstanding Student Poster at the annual meeting

of the Council on Social Work Education, 2008.

Abstract Reviewer, Gerontological Society of America, 2007 – present.

Abstract Reviewer, Council on Social Work Education, 2003 – 2005, 2008.

Session Chair, Gerontological Society of America, 2007.

Board member (Doctoral Student Representative), Association for Gerontology Education

for Social Work, 2004 – 2006.

Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD) Aging Committee,

2004 – 2006.

Session Chair, National Gerontological Social Work Conference, 2004 – 2005.

Community Service

Reviewer, Heart of Missouri United Way’s Year End Reports, 2015.

Volunteer/Coordinator, Capital Interfaith Hospitality Network (homeless shelter),

Washington, DC, 2000 – 2001.

Volunteer Counselor, Impact Family Counseling, Birmingham, AL, 1997.

Activities Volunteer, University Nursing Center, Upland, IN, 1990 – 1991.

Other Professional Service

Practicum Supervisor of a MSW student from Howard University, 2003 – 2004.

Instructor, Designing conference posters with Power Point (1 hour workshop), 2003.

Instructor, Introduction to Power Point (1 hour workshop), 2003.

Graduate Student Senator, Case Western Reserve University, 2001 – 2003.

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Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences Library Committee member, Case Western

Reserve University, 2001 – 2003.

Survey design consultation, Social Work Student Practice Policy Forum in Washington, DC,

1999, 2001, 2003, & 2005.

PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATIONS/LICENSURE

Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LG #102374, inactive status), District of Columbia.

November 1999 – Present.

Student Associate, University Center on Aging and Health, Case Western Reserve

University. April 2006 – May 2007.

Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work member. November 2001 – Present.

Council on Social Work Education member. April 2001 – Present.

Gerontological Society of America member. April 2001 – Present.

Society for Social Work and Research member. December 2000 – 2012, March 2014 – Present.

National Association of Christians in Social Work member. July 1998 – 2009.

National Association of Social Workers member. April 1998 – 2005.

Last updated: October 4, 2015