In Memoriam: Lynn Tobola

Daphne Cain

*Wilks, S. E., Boyd, P. A., Bates, S. M., Cain, D. S. & Geiger, J. R. (2019). Montessori-based activities among persons with late-stage dementia:

Evaluation of mental and behavioral health outcomes. Dementia, 18(4), 1373 –1392.

Avani Shah

Morthland, M., Shah, A., Meadows, J., & Scogin, F., (2019). Development of an audio and computer-based intervention for depression in older adults.Aging and Mental Health.

Shah, A., Meadows, J., Anderson, K., Scogin, F., Templeton, S., & Simpson, K. (2019). Gerontological social work and cardiac rehabilitation. Social Work in Health Care, 58(7), 633-650.

Shah, A., Anderson, K., Li, X. Meadows, J., & Breitsprecher, T. (2018). The role of diagnosis on scope of practice by state. Clinical Social Work Journal, 1-11.

Shah, A., Jeffries, S., Cheatham, L., Nelson-Gardell, D., Creel, M., Hasbein, W. Chapman, N. (2018). Motivational interviewing in child welfare: A review. Families in Society, 1-16.

Black, S., Kraemer, K., Shah, A., Scogin, F., & Simpson, G. (2018). Diabetes, depression, and cognition: A Recursive Cycle of cognitive dysfunction and glycemic dysregulation. Diabetes Report, 18(118), 1-12.

Shah, A., Morthland, M., Scogin, F., Presnell, A., DeCoster, J., & Dinapoli, E. (2018). Audio and computer cognitive-behavioral therapy for depressive symptoms in older adults: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Behavior Therapy, 49, 904-916.

IN MEMORIAM

Lynn Tobola, who served as the School’s librarian for 30 years, passed away at age 61 on August 29, 2019, shortly after her retirement from the School.

Tobola received both her undergraduate degree in American studies and her master’s in library sciences from The University of Alabama. She began her career at UA in 1984, as a reference librarian before joining the School of Social Work in 1989.

Tobola retired from UA on July 1, 2019 and was honored at a reception at Little Hall on August 27.

Amy Traylor

Trahan, M.H., Smith, K.S., Traylor, A.C., Washburn, M.E., Moore, N., & Mancillas, A. (2019). 3-Dimensional virtual reality:

Applications to the 12 Grand

Challenges of Social Work. Journal of Technology in Human Services.

Brenda Smith

Smith, B.D., Kay, E.S.,* Pressley, T. D.* (2018). Child maltreatment in rural southern counties: Another perspective on race, poverty, and child welfare. Child Abuse & Neglect, 80, 52-61.

BOOKS

Robert McKinney

Marson, S. M., & McKinney, R. E. (2019). The Routledge Handbook of Social Work Ethics and Values. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.

BOOK CHAPTERS

David L. Albright

Thomas, K. H., Haring, E., McDaniel, J. T., Fletcher, K., Albright, D. L., & Brandley, E. (2019). Belonging and support: Women Veterans’ perceptions of veteran service organizations. In K. H. Thomas, &

Hunter, K. (Eds.). Invisible Veterans: What happens when service women become civilians again? (pp. 57-67). Santa Barbara, CA: ABCCLIO/Praeger Publishing.

Sebrena Jackson

Jackson, M.S., Colvin, A., & Bullock, A. (2019). Development of a precollege program for foster youth: Opportunities and challenges of program implementation. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal.

Jackson, M.S., Colvin, A., & Bullock, A. (2019). Strategies to address mental health challenges of foster youth transitioning to college. Best Practices in Mental Health.

Williams, J., Jackson, M.S., Thomas, M., & Pressley, T., Barnett, T. (2019). Black megachurches and the provision of social services: An examination of regional differences in America. Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought.

RETIREMENTS

Vikki Vandiver 5 Years of Service Dr. Vikki Vandiver, who served as dean of the School since June 2014, retired in February 2019.

The UA School of Social Work experienced tremendous growth under Vandiver’s leadership, doubling its fundraising and scholarships and increasing research expenditures and funding by 47 percent. At the time of her retirement, the School ranked third at UA in the number of university-wide research external awards. Additionally, the School laid the groundwork for the launch of its primarily-online DSW program. Prior to accepting the role of dean at the School, Vandiver served on the faculty at Portland State University from 1992 to 2014.

Lynn Tobola 30 Years of Service

Lynn Tobola, who served as the school’s librarian for 30 years, retired in July 2019.

Tobola received both her undergraduate degree in

American studies and her master’s in library sciences from The University of Alabama. She began her career at UA in 1984, as a reference librarian before joining the School of Social Work in 1989. Tobola was honored at a reception at Little Hall on August 27.

Mike Parker 20 Years of Service Dr. Michael Parker, who served as professor of social work for the School and the Center for

Mental Health and Aging at UA, retired in 2019. During his career, Parker received private and public external research funding as the primary investigator or co-investigator totaling over $4.5 million

and published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and 25 chapters on successful aging, elder care, and faith and healing.

Parker also served for 20 years in the Army, reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.