Toni Jensen, DSW
Smith-Curtis 340 f
I identify with a critical paradigm. To me, this means that I see learning as a dynamic and changing process. I believe students learn best when they are engaged in the discovery process from the beginning and are able to explore their learning from their own individualized perspective. This means that students are primarily responsible for knowledge acquisition and I am primarily responsible for knowledge development. 换句话说, students are expected to come prepared to class, having completed the required readings or other identified learning activities. 从那里, I will work with students in class through a variety of exercises to build upon the foundational knowledge they have, and will provide detailed and on-going feedback in order to assist student development. 结果是, students will not only know something, they will understand it, be able to analyze it and synthesize varied perspectives on it.
I also believe that we all come at things from varied perspectives and experiences. 像这样, the use of self-reflection is critical in this program to help you explore experiences and their impact on personal values, 信仰和观念. Through these strategies, development and reflection, I hope to push students to critically analyze and assess concepts and ideas presented as mainstream.
简而言之, I believe that teaching is an interaction of learning between the student and the teacher, whereby both walk away more enriched than before.
Dr. Jensen started teaching at NWU in 2012 as an adjunct faculty in the 社会工作 部门, teaching mostly in the accelerated, 成人节目, and became full time faculty starting in the fall of 2014. 2016年6月，Dr. Jensen assumed the role of Field Director for NWU's social work program and in 2018 Dr. Jensen transitioned from her role as the Field Director to serve as the program director for the Master in 社会工作 and became the Chair of the 社会工作 部门 in the fall of 2020. Prior to her time at NWU Dr. Jensen worked full time for the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation under the Nebraska Supreme Court where she served as the Domestic Violence Programs and Services Specialist, with areas of expertise in domestic violence and sexual offenders, as well as victim related issues. Also during her time with Probation and the Courts, Dr. Jensen worked on various projects to assist in building leadership skills in managers and supervisors. 在那之前. Jensen worked for the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska in a variety of roles, including case manager for domestic violence and sexual assault victims, program coordinator for a supervised visitation service, and also as a grant writer and grants compliance officer.
Bachelor's degree in 社会工作 from Dana College (Blair, NE) in 2003
Master's degree in 社会工作 from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) in 2007
Master's degree in Public Administration from UNO in 2007
Doctorate in 社会工作 from the University of St. 托马斯(圣. 保罗，明尼苏达州)2020年5月
本科
- SW 1150 Introduction to 社会工作
- Sw 2270 hbse 1
- sw2280 hbse ii
- SW 2290 Elective: 社会工作 in the Criminal Justice System
- SW 3200 Social Welfare Policy, Services, and Delivery Systems
- SW 3100 Macro 社会工作 Practice
- SW 4650 研究 Informed Practice
- SOCWK 4970 Field Seminar and Practicum
研究生
- SOCWK 5010 Human Behavior in the Social Environment
- SOCWK 5220 Macro Practice
- SOCWK 5110 Social Welfare Policy
- SOCWK 5460 Trauma Conscious 社会工作 Administration
My research focus is on leadership development, specifically development through the educational process. My recent social work practice experience has been focused on program evaluation, 社区评估, and training development/evaluation. My previous practice experience focused on crime victims and trauma, as well as secondary trauma concerns. My other interests include social work in the criminal justice system and social work ethics.
I currently serve on the Board of Directors for the Poverty Impact Network and consult with local non-profits and governmental agencies on strategic planning, 格兰特写作, program evaluation and other areas of interest.
Certified 社会工作er
2015 Victim Allied Professional Award