Assistant Dean for Interprofessional Education
Education
University of Tennessee- Doctorate Social Work – Diploma Received May 2017
University of Tennessee – Masters Social Work – Diploma Received May 2005
Arkansas State University – Masters Sociology- Diploma Received August 1996
Arkansas State University – Bachelors – Photojournalism – Diploma Received May 1995
Professional Credentials
LCSW – Arkansas State Social Work Licensing Board 2186-C
Courses Taught
BSW PROGRAM:
SW 2203 Introduction to Social Work
SW 3323 Substance Abuse Intervention and Treatment
SW 3303 Human Behavior and Social Environment I
SW 3333 Human Behavior and Social Environment II
SW 1203 Making Connections
SW 2223 Social Problems
SW 4273 Field I
SW 4296 Field II
SW 2203 Introduction to Social Work
MSW PROGRAM:
SW 6023 Social Work Evaluation and Research
SW 6073 Integrative Research Project
SW 6043 Clinical Practice with Families
SW 5323 Substance Abuse Dependence Intervention Treatment
SW 6013 Social Work Ethics
SW 6803 Advanced Field I
SW 6813 Advanced Field II
SW 6033 Clinical Practice with Individuals
SW 6013 Ethics
SW 6003 Psychopathology
SW 6083 Trauma Focused Practice
SW 6053 Clinical Practice with Groups and Families
SW 5063 Social Justice and Diversity
Affiliations
Professional Organizations
NASW and NASW AR Chapter – NE Branch Representative 2007-2013
NASW and NASW AR Chapter – NE Branch Representative 2015-2017
UTK Phi Alpha Honors Society – 2017 to present
CSWE- Member 2018 to present
Global Awareness Society International 2019 to present
Current Committees at Arkansas State University
Provost Task Force Spring 2020
Course Substitution Committee 2020 to present
Parking Citation Appeals Committee 2019 to present
Addictions Studies Certificate Chair 2018 to present
BSW Admissions/Recruiting 2017 to present
Assessment Team 2017 to present
Curriculum Committee 2017 to present
Social Work BSW Admissions Committee 2017-2019
Spring Social Work Conference Committee (Chair 2020)
FYE Faculty Advisory Board 2017-2019
2019 United Way Campaign – Champion for CNHP 2019
Faculty Senate Fall 2018 to present
Secretary Faculty Senate 2018 to present
Academic Integrity Task Force Fall 2018 to present
Arkansas State University Health and Medical Emergency Team 2017 to present
Infection Control Committee Chair 2019 to present
Inter-professional Education Committee 2018 to present
Awards and Scholarship Committee 2018 to present
Master of Social Work Organization Sponsor 2018 to present
Leadership and Service
Region 4 Prevention Advocacy Council Task Force 2020 to present
Board of Directors Habitat for Humanity Jonesboro 2019 to present
Community Health and Education Foundation (CHEF) 2018 to present
Board of Directors Homeless Resource Center (HUB) 2018 to 2019
Biography
Dr. Knight’s academic training and 12 years of clinical work in community mental health has provided her a well-rounded experience in the field of social work. In the clinical setting she has worked with diverse populations and understands the need for inclusion and acceptance in the therapeutic process. As a professor at Arkansas State University, she continues to stress the need for cultural awareness, inclusion and acceptance, and provides students with real life social work examples. She encourages students to imagine themselves in the place of both the clinician and the client.
Dr. Knight currently serves on the Board of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Arkansas Chapter as the Northeast Arkansas Representative and also volunteers with other national, state and local organizations. Dr. Knight graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Doctorate of Social Work in May 2017. Her Capstone II project at the University of Tennessee was entitled: Clinicians and Treatment: Perceived Barriers to Psychotherapeutic Treatment of Rural Mental Health Professionals. In addition to her Capstone II research, she is also interested in research in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction as an intervention for persons with terminal illness and/or in hospice care, as well as persons who are incarcerated.
