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Diplomas / Degrees

PhD, Fordham University, Graduate School of Social Service (2002)
MSW, Fordham University, Graduate School of Social Service (1994)
BA, Temple University, School of Communications & Theater (1986)

Recent Courses

Advanced Social Work Practice With Groups
Advanced Social Work Practice With Individuals
Contemporary Social Work: An Integrative Approach
Field Instruction II
Field Instruction IV
Field Instruction IV Extended
Field Instruction V ( O Y R )
Foundations Of Social Work Practice II
Human Behavior Theory For Social Work Practice I
Human Behavior Theory For Social Work Practice II
Independent Study Proposal Development
Oppresion.Diversity, And The Struggle For Human Rights

Personal Statement

Social Work is a noble profession. It is filled with many rewards, and countless memories of lives positively transformed. Learn more about the profession and how you can be an agent of change. Contact Adelphi's School of Social Work, or contact the National Association of Social Workers. This, above all others, is truly the "toughest job you'll ever love!"

To contact me immediately, email at Kelly5@adelphi.edu.

Teaching Specializations / Interests

Civic Literacy
Youth/Family Civic Engagement
Sociopolitical Behavior in the Social Environment
The Nature and Impact of Oppression on a "Free Society"

Research Interests

Minority Civic Engagement
Early Childhood & Civic Readiness
Child and Adolescent Development

Grants / Sponsored Research

Fahs-Beck Fund, New York Community Trust, 2007-2008 to explore the legacy outcomes of Civil Rights on current levels of civic engagement in urban communities. Final Report available at: http://home.adelphi.edu/~ke17752/diannkelly/Civic-Legac...

Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE) to examine civic engagement in early and middle adulthood -- 2002-2004.

Recent Articles

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Kelly, Diann. (2008, 12). In preparation for adulthood: Exploring civic participation and social trust among young minorities. Youth & Society

Kelly, Diann. (2008, 9). The lost population: Status offenders in America - A Book Review. CHOICE - Current Reviews for Academic Libraries

Kelly, Diann. (2008, 8). A world of gangs: Armed young men and gangsta culture - A Book Review. CHOICE - Current Reviews for Academic Libraries

Kelly, Diann. (2008, 7). Youth, crime, and justice: A global Inquiry - A Book Review. CHOICE - Current Reviews for Academic Libraries

Kelly, Diann. (2008, 1). Civic Readiness: Preparing Toddlers and Young Children for Civic Education and Sustained Engagement. National Civic Review

Invited Presentations and Lectures

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D. Kelly (01 October 2008). Risk Resilience & Disconnected Youth. ANYSYB - Liverpool, New York

D. Kelly (18 March 2008). Promoting Civic Indicators in Toddlerhood. Gulf South Summit - Nashville, TN

D. Kelly and A. Mallow (18 February 2006). Unraveling Cultural Competence. CSWE - Chicago, IL

D. Kelly (18 December 2004). Civic Views of Young Adult Minorities. CIRCLE - Washington DC

D. Kelly (01 November 2003). Mentoring Students through Technology. NYSSWEA - Rochester, NY

Other Scholarly / Artistic Work

Civic Views of Young Adult Minorities: Exploring the Influences of Kinship Communities and Youth Mentoring Communities on Prosocial Civic Behaviors. A CIRCLE Working Paper, November, 2004. College Park, Maryland: Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE).

Organized Group Mentoring as a Contemporary Practice for Building Positive Attachments (2003), A Final Report, Garden City: Adelphi University.

Beyond Outreach (2002). Washington, DC: Corporation for National and Community Service, National Service Fellows Program.

The Impact of Organized Group Mentoring (2002). New York, NY: Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service.

Honors and Accomplishments

National Service Fellow, (2001-2002), Corporation for National and Community Service

Sheila Starks Dudley Research Award, (2001-2002) African American Research Foundation

Dr. Georgia McMurray Achievement Award, (1994), National Association of Social Workers, New York City Chapter.

Professional Activities

Editorial Board, Youth & Society;
Member of NASW;
Emerging Scholars Interdisciplinary Network;
Member of SPSSI;
Member of CSWE

Community and Corporate Leadership

Former Board Member, Westchester County Youth Bureau;
Girl Scouts - Heart of the Hudson, Troop 2476;
Jack & Jill of America, Mid-Hudson Chapter;
Lower Hudson Valley Perinatal Network (LHVPN)

Licenses & Certifications

LMSW - 1994 to Present