Vita

DWAIN A. PELLEBON, Ph.D.
University of Oklahoma/School of Social Work
1005 S. Jenkins Avenue-Rhyne Hall
Norman, OK 73019
(405) 325-1402 dpellebon@ou.edu

EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D. Social Welfare May 1996
University of Wisconsin-Madison Masters of Science in Social Work 1989
Southern University at New Orleans B.S.W. Summa Cum Laude 1988

CURRENT POSITION
Academic Rank: Associate Professor

RESEARCH INTERESTS
Afrocentricity in Social Work; Spirituality and Social Work; Ethnic Identity; Culturally Sensitive Social Work Practice; Human Sexuality; Mental Illness

PUBLICATIONS
Pellebon, D., & Anderson, S. (1999). Understanding the life issues of spiritually-based clients. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Human Services, 80(3), 229-238.
Pellebon, D. (2000). Influences of ethnicity, racial climate, and racial majority in school on adolescent ethnic identity. Social Work in Education: A Journal for Social Workers in School. 22(1), 9-20.
Pellebon, D. A. (2000). Perceptions of conflict between Christianity and social work: A preliminary study. Social Work & Christianity: An International Journal, 27(1), 30-39.
Kim, S., & Pellebon, D. A. (2000). Identifying social support networks for the family caregivers of frail elderly in Oklahoma: A descriptive study. The International Journal of Welfare for the Aged, 1(1).
Pellebon, D. A. (2007). An analysis of Afrocentricity as theory for social work practice. Advances in Social Work, 8(1), 169-183.
Pellebon, D. A., & Caselman, T. M. (2008) The perception gap: A study of Christian Confidence in social workers. Social Work and Christianity: An International Journal, 35(1), 33-47.

ARTICLES IN PROGRESS
Pellebon, D. A. The Art of Political Distraction: Using Same-Sex Marriage for Political Gain. (submitted 7/2008 to Journal of Social Work Education)
Pellebon , D. A. (in progress). Analysis of culture: Developing a scale to measure Asante’s culture of Afrocentricity. (Manuscript accepted for conference presentation).
Pellebon , D. A. (in progress). Exploring social work faculty’s use, knowledge, and support of Asante’s Afrocentric theory. (In data analysis phase)
Pellebon, D. A. The multidimentional model of oppression: A new paradigm. (first draft ready for submission during spring 2008)
Pellebon, D. A. Engaging the Christian right and conservative politics using biblical knowledge.
Pellebon, D. A. A social learning paradigm for racial identity development.

PRESENTATIONS
National Assn. of Social Workers, Wisconsin Chapter, 20th Annual Spring Conference.
"The Erosion of Cultural Values in the African American Community" May 20, 1994
Southwestern Social Science Association, 76th Annual Meeting.
"Panel Presentation: Domestic violence: Innovations and legislative issues in addressing domestic violence." March 21, 1996
Council on Social Work Education 43rd APM, Chicago, Illinois, March 1997
Clinical Practice Symposium: "Developing Cultural Awareness for Potential Conflict Issues When Working with Spiritually-Based Clients"
Council on Social Work Education 43rd APM, Chicago, Illinois, March 1997
Minority Fellows Research Series: "The Effects of Ethnicity, School Interracial Climate, and Ethnic Majority/Minority Status on Adolescent Ethnic Identity"
Child Welfare & Family Preservation Conference: Preserving Children, Caregivers & Culture. Workshop: "Spirituality and Social Work Practice: Is there a conflict?" October 6, 2000.
Mental Health Association in Tulsa: 2000 Zarrow Mental Health Symposium. Panel Discussion: "Cultural Diversity and Mental Health Practice" November 16, 2000.
National Assn. of Social Workers, Oklahoma Chapter, 27th Annual State Conference.
Session Title: "The Multi-dimensional Model of Oppression." April 6, 2003
O.U. Debate: “Should Government Ban Same-Sex Marriage” I debated O.U. Professor Michael Scaperlanda on this issue preceding the November 2004 vote on the Oklahoma State Question to amend the state constitution. The debate was sponsored by the Bridge and the O.U. School of Social Work.
Oxford Round Table on Diversity, Oxford University, UK. Session Title: "The Art of Political Distraction: Using Same-Sex Marriage for Political Gain." March, 2005.
Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Session Title: "The Art of Political Distraction: Using Same-Sex Marriage for Political Gain" February 28, 2005
NAMI Oklahoma 18th Annual Conference 2005.   Workshop/Presenter: “Family Adjustment to Schizophrenia.” May 5, 2005 Clarion Meridian Convention Center
Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Session Title: "An Analysis of Afrocentrism as Theory in Social Work Practice." October 28, 2007
Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Session Title: " Analysis of culture: Developing a scale to measure Asante’s culture of Afrocentricity.." October 31, 2008

FREQUENTLY TAUGHT COURSES
Cultural Diversity and Oppression/Undergraduate
Human Diversity and Societal Oppression/Graduate
Psychopathology of Adults/Graduate
Human Behavior and the Social Environment/Undergraduate
Sexuality: An examination of sexual behavior, gender difference, and values.
Current Problems in Human Relations

UNIVERSITY/DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE
University of Oklahoma Faculty Appeals Board (appointed by university president)
CAS elected representative on the O.U. Student Misconduct and Appeals Committee
Academic Misconduct Board, College of Arts & Sciences
Honors Program Representative, College of Arts & Sciences
Chair, Undergraduate Committee, School of Social Work
Chair, Human Behavior & the Social Environment Committee, School of Social Work Graduate Committee, School of Social Work
Diversity Committee, School of Social Work
Admissions Committee, School of Social Work
Field Education Committee, School of Social Work
Self Study Ad-Hoc Committee, School of Social Work
Awards and Recognition Ad-Hoc Committee, School of Social Work
Term Faculty Policy Ad-Hoc Committee, School of Social Work
Faculty Development and Workload Ad-Hoc Committee, School of Social Work
Faculty Advisor, Undergraduate Students of Social Work Association (Spring 2004)
Faculty Advisor, The Bridge
Life Coach (mentor), Bridgebuilders: African-American Student-Athlete Network
     (Life Coach Award: 2005 Most Inspirational Life Coach)
Faculty Advisor, NAACP, OU Chapter 2006-2008
Course Syllabi Developed:
Cultural Diversity and Oppression/Undergraduate
Human Diversity and Societal Oppression/Graduate
Psychopathology of Adults/Graduate
Human Behavior and the Social Environment/Undergraduate
Generalist Practice: Groups and Communities
Sexuality: An examination of sexual behavior, gender difference, and values.
Current Problems in Human Relations
Curriculum and Policy Development:
Organized and implemented the Undergraduate Curriculum for 2003
Wrote the final draft for the Term Faculty Policy (along with committee) 2002
Wrote the policy for concerning Undergraduates who receive D/F in required courses
Co-developed policy with the director on student code of conduct for the School of SWK
Wrote a draft policy for establishing a workload policy for the School of Social Work
Wrote a draft policy for establishing School faculty search procedures, 2004
Professional Development:
Summer 2001-- Completed a university course to web page construction and the use of technology for instruction (i.e., Power Point presentations and on-line course development).

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Board of Directors, CASA of Cleveland County
May 25, 2005, Consultant/Participant in Professional Focus Group to assist in the development of Culturally Competent Practice in Mental Health for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Summer 2007—I served as an abstract reviewer for the CSWE 2007 APM on topics related to African Americans.

MAJOR PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
National Association of Social Workers
Council on Social Work Education
REPRESENTATIVE HONORS AND AWARDS RECEIVED
Council on Social Work Education Minority Research Fellow, 1991-1994
Advanced Opportunity Fellow, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1988-89, 91-92
Henry Vilas Fellow, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1991-92

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