Faculty & Staff
Faculty Members
Tim Davis, Ph.D., LSCSW
Department Chair
Professor
Ph.D., Northcentral University, 2006
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 1998
B.A. Fort Hays State University, 1993
Albertson Hall 168D
Phone: 785.628.5395
E-mail: todavis@fhsu.edu
Tim Davis' Homepage
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/todavis-fhsu
Jung Hee Lee, Ph.D., MSW
Associate Professor
Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2015
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2005
B.A., Sogang University, Seoul South Korea, 1987
Albertson Hall 103H
Phone: 785.628.4469
E-mail: jhlee3@fhsu.edu
Jung Hee Lee's Homepage
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/jhlee3/student-advising
Patricia Levy, Ph.D., ACSW
Professor
Ph.D., Capella University, 2006
M.S.W., University of Washington, 1976
B.S.W., Bar Ilan University, 1973
B.A., University of Washington, 1969
Albertson Hall 103G
Phone: 785.628.4389
E-mail: plevy@fhsu.edu
Patricia Levy's Homepage
Octavio Ramirez, PhD., LICSW
Professor
Ph.D., Walden University, 2005
M.S.W., Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, 1996
B.S.W., Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, 1995
Albertson Hall 168B
Phone: 785.628.4068
Email: o_ramirez@fhsu.edu
Elaine Spencer-Carver, Ph.D, MSW
Ph.D., Kansas State University, 2008
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 1979
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1970
E-mail: nespencercarver@fhsu.edu
Vinod Srivastava, Ph.D, LCSW
Assistant Professor
Doctoral Degree in Social Work, University of Kentucky, 2020
M.S.W., University of Kentucky, 2006
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, Sander-Brown Center of Aging, University of Kentucky, 2006
Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities, University of Kentucky, 2006
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India, 2001
M. Phil, Delhi University, Delhi, India, 1998
M.A., Panjab University, Chandigarh, India, 1994
B.A., University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India, 1991
Albertson Hall 103E
Phone: 785.628.4242
E-mail: vksrivastava@fhsu.edu
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/vksrivastava/30min
Naishuo Sun, Ph.D (ABD), LMSW
Assistant Professor
Ph.D. (ABD), Fordham University, 2022
M.S.W., Washington University, 2016
B.A., Ocean University of China, 2013
Albertson Hall 103F
Phone: 785.628.4051
E-mail: n_sun4@fhsu.edu
Rhonda Weimer, MSW, LCSW, LSCSW
MSW Program Director
Assistant Professor
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 1993
B.A., University of Colorado, 1984
Albertson Hall 168C
Phone: 785.628.4723
Email: rjweimer2@fhsu.edu
Rhonda Weimer's Homepage
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/rjweimer2/30min
Kendal Carswell, LMSW, LCAC
BSW & MSW Field Director
Associate Professor
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2004
B.S.W., Fort Hays State University, 2003
Albertson Hall 103D
Phone: 785.628.5917
Email: kjcarswell@fhsu.edu
Rekala Tuxhorn, LMSW, BCPC, CRS
Assistant Field Director
Cohort Coordinator
Instructor
MSW, Wichita State University, 2008
BSW, Fort Hays State University, 2007
Board Certified Professional Counselor
Certified Relationship Specialist
Board Certified PTSD Clinician
Albertson Hall 168A
Phone: 785.628.4073
Email: rgtuxhorn@fhsu.edu
Rekala Tuxhorn's Homepage
Schedule a Meeting: https://calendly.com/rgtuxhorn
Jennifer Whitmer
Administrative Coordinator
B.A, Benedictine College, 2008
Albertson Hall 168
Phone: 785.628.4755
E-mail: jlwhitmer@fhsu.edu
Leea Smarsh
Mackenzie Urban
Takira Blick
Adjunct Faculty
Jessica Albin, LMSW, LMAC
Field Liaison
M.S.W, University of Kansas, 2018
B.S., Sociology, Fort Hays State University, 2008
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Licensed Master Addiction Counselor
Certified Person-Centered Case Manager
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Email: jkalbin@fhsu.edu
Steven Balthazor, Pharm D
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Pharmacology & High Risk Issues
Pharm. D., University of Kansas, 2003
B.S., Chemistry, Fort Hays State University, 1998
Licensed by the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy
Email: sjbalthazor@fhsu.edu
Laura Chartier, LMSW
Teaches: Ethics in Addictions Counseling, Human Behavior & The Social Environment III, Field Liaison
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2016
B.S.W, Fort Hays State University, 2003
Licensed Master Social Worker
Email: lachartier@fhsu.edu
Jennifer Colby, MSW, LSCSW, LCAC
Teaches: Families in Addictions, Psychopathology in Addictions, Field Liaison, Client Management Procedures
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2009
B.S., Kansas State University, 1997
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
Email: jscolby@fhsu.edu
Jennifer Colby's Homepage
Kimberly Darrough-Hayden, LMSW
Teaches: Generalist Practice: Group, Organization and Community Systems, Field Liaison
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2018
B.S.W., Fort Hays State University, 1997
Email: kjdarroughhayden@fhsu.edu
Kelli Herbers, LSCSW, LMAC
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Practicum Preparation, Social Work Professional Seminar, Child & Family Systems, Field Liaison
M.S.W., Wichita State University, 2010
B.S.W., East Central University, 2004
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Email: kjherbers@fhsu.edu
Sara Jackson, LSCSW, LCAC
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Group, Organization and Community Systems
M.S.W., University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2012
B.A., Journalism, University of Missouri, 1987
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
Email: ssjackson2@fhsu.edu
Curt Krebsbach, LPC, LCAC
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Groups in Addiction, Individual Counsel in Addictions
Ph.D., Psychology, Capella University
M. Ed., University of Missouri, 1987
B.A., Psychology, Columbia College, 1985
Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
Email: chkrebsbach@fhsu.edu
Laci Leichliter, MSW, LSCSW
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Group, Org. and Community Systems, Pracitum Preparation, Field Liaison, and Clinical Social Work Practice with Individuals
M.S.W, University of Kansas, 2014
B.S.W, Washburn University, 2006
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Email: lrleichliter@fhsu.edu
Tish Morrical, J.D., MSW
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Forensic Social Work Practice
J.D., University of Kansas, 1996M.S.W, University of Kansas, 1996
B.A., Social Work/Sociology, Bethany College, 1990
Email: tsmorrical@fhsu.edu
RuthAnn Snodgrass, LSCSW, LCAC
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Social Work Supervision and Agency Management, Medical Social Work and Behavioral Health Practice, Introduction to Social Work, Human Behavior and Social Environment I and II
M.S.W, Wichita State University, 2007
B.S.W, Fort Hays State University, 2006
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor
Email: rrsnodgrass@fhsu.edu
Amanda Sowers, LSCSW, LMSW, TLAC
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Introduction to Addictions, Addictions Practicums I, Addictions Practicum II, Introduction to Social Work
M.S.W., Washburn University, 2014
B.S.W., Fort Hays State University, 2010
Licensed Master's Level Social Worker
License Drug and Alcohol Social Worker
Email: amsowers@fhsu.edu
Kathryn Stefanowycz, LCSW, LSCSW
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Foundations of Practice, The Helping Relationship
M.S.W, University of Omaha-Nebraska, 1993
B.A., Sociology, Saint Louis University, 1988
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Email: kastefanowycz@fhsu.edu
Michelle Tharman, LMSW, CSW
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Medical Social Work and Behavioral Health Practice
M.S.W, University of Kansas, 1999
B.S.W., University of Wyoming, 1991
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Certified Social Worker
Email: mltharman@fhsu.edu
Kayla Taylor, LSCSW, LMSW
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: HBSE I, Social Work Research Methods, and Generalist Social Work Practice II: Mezzo/Macro Skills, Social Welfare Policy and Services I
M.S.W, University of Kansas, 2016
B.S., Fort Hays State University, 2014
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Email: kjtaylor5@fhsu.edu
Aimee Venson
Adjunct Instructor
Teaches: Human Behavior I: Micro Knowledge and Theory, Human Behavior II: Mezzo/Macro Knowledge and Theory
M.S.W, University of Kansas, 2015
B.S.W, Fort Hays State University, 2009
Licensed Masters Social Worker
Email: alvenson@fhsu.edu
College of Health and Behavioral Sciences Professional Advisors
CONTACT
Department of Social Work
Fort Hays State University
600 Park Street
Albertson Hall 168
Phone: 785-628-4755
Email: socialwork@fhsu.edu
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