Katharine V. Byers
BSW Program Director and Co-Director of Institute for Family and Social Responsibility
School of Social Work
Indiana University, Bloomington
PHONE: (812) 855-4427
E-MAIL: kvbyers@indiana.edu

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Educational and Professional Credentials

• Ph.D., Educational Psychology, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
• M.S.W., Heller School, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
• B.A., Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
• LCSW in Indiana
• ACSW

Practice Experience

• BSW Education at Wright State University & Southwest Missouri State University
• National In-service Network to integrate students with disabilities in regular classrooms
• Social worker and then administrator for I.U. Developmental Training Center, program for students with disabilities
• Intake for Teen Clinic for Planned Parenthood
• Public Assistance in Kentucky

Community Involvement and Memberships

• Member of Legislative Committee, NASW
• Member, Homeless Walk Planning Task Force
• Convener, Social Workers Legislative Education & Advocacy Day
• Board Member, Indiana Coalition for Human Services
• Founding member, Influencing State Policy
• Secretary, Consortium of Family Organizations

Awards

• IU BSW Outstanding Teaching Award 2001
• Margaret Sanger Award 1985