Jennifer Crowell Thompson
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Health Sciences and Chair
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
PhD (Social Work) Virginia Commonwealther University; MSW University of Tennessee; BA (Psychology) Rhodes College
Location: JMC 403 F
615-460-6658jennifer.crowell@belmont.edu
Biography
I have worked in the Department of Social Work since 2008. Since arriving at Belmont, I have taught in the Human Behavior Sequence, Policy and Policy Practice, Social Work Research, Introduction to Social Work, and First Year Seminar. I received my doctorate in 2007 from the College of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rhodes College, Memphis, Tennessee in 1999 and my Masters of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee in 2003.
From my early work as a teacher-counselor at a treatment program affiliated with Vanderbilt University, to my time in the Tennessee State Comptroller’s Office and more recent work in the area of women’s health education, I have gained valuable experience in both policy and direct practice. This experience has served as a solid foundation for both my time in the classroom as well as my current research agenda, wherein I have focused on student’s comfortability in engaging in practice related to Social Welfare Policy.
When not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, my husband Matt, my two daughters Mae and Lila, and our dogs George and Rosie. I also love running, reading, hiking, and listening to live music around Nashville.
Throughout my time at Belmont, I have been continuously honored and humbled to participate in the development and growth of students. I feel it is my great privilege to share in their journey toward becoming empathic and effective social work practitioners who not only have a command of the facts related to their area of practice, but also have the ability to respond to their clients with sensitivity as they partner with them in navigating their challenges in thoughtful, measured, and responsible ways.
Educational program assessment and evaluation. Civic engagement among college students and strategies for developing civic literacy. The development of professional identity.
The Tennessee Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers
The National Association of Social Workers
2023 - Chaney Distinguished Professor Award Winner Belmont University
2021 – Chaney Distinguished Professor Award Finalist Belmont University
2020 – Presidential Faculty Achievement Award Winner Belmont University
2014 – Belmont University SGA nominated “Guest Coach” Men’s Basketball Game
2006 - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work Leadership Award
2004 - Virginia Commonwealth University School of Graduate Studies, Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship
2004 - Center for the Advancement of Research Methods and Analysis (CARMA) Scholar
2002 - Member of Phi Kappa Phi academic honor society
2001 - Member of Phi Alpha Social Work honor society
1998 - Member of Psi Chi Honor Society in Psychology
1998 - Member of Phi Alpha Theta historical honor society
Crowell. J.H. (2017). Teaching note: Fostering political awareness in students
through the use of genograms. The Journal of Social Work Education, 53(4), 765-770.
Crowell, J.H., Thomas, L., & Walsh, J. (2009). Community interventions. In J. Walsh (Ed.), Generalist social work practice: Intervention methods. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
Rocha, C.J., Crowell, J.H, & McCarter, A.K. (2006). The effects of worker insecurity on
psychological well-being. The Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 33(3), 9-29.
Corcoran, J., Walsh., J., Waldbillig, A., & Crowell, J.H. (2006). Post traumatic stress
disorder. In J.Corcoran & J. Walsh (Eds.), Clinical assessment and diagnosis in social
work practice (pp. 164-190). New York: Oxford University Press.
Crowell. J (March 2023). We don’t know what we don’t know. Professional Identity Development during COVID-19. The Association of Baccalaureate Social
Work Program Directors Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Hunt, J. & Crowell. J (March 2023). We are human, they are human: Critical Conversations: Clients in the Classroom for the Professional Development of Students.. The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors Conference, Birmingham, AL.
Crowell Thompson, J. & Sullenberger, S. (August 2022). The Intersection of Poverty and Justice. The Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services Equal Justice University.
Crowell Thompson, J. & Sullenberger, S. (April 2022). The Intersection of Poverty Faith and Justice. Faith and Justice Summit. Administrative Office of the Courts. Belmont College of Law.
Crowell, J. (November 2021). We don’t know what we don’t know. Professional Identity Development during COVID-19. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting,
Orlando, FL.
Hunt, J., Sullenberger, S. & Crowell, J. (November 2021). Critical Conversations: Clients in the Classroom for the Professional Development of Students. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Orlando, FL.
Crowell J. (March 2021). Action! Using Film to Enhance Curricula and Deepen Student Understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors Conference.
Crowell, J. (November 2020). Action! Using Film to Deepen Student Understanding of Diversity and Difference. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Denver, CO.
Crowell, J. (October 2019). “I’ve Never Thought about it…” Students Reflect on their Models for Advocacy. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Denver, CO.
Hunt. J. & Crowell, J. (October 2019). Navigating Your Terrain: Developing Professional Standards to Support Gatekeeping in Field. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Denver, CO.
Crowell, J. H. (October 2017). Triggers and Gates: Navigating Student Programmatic Suitability from Intro to Field. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Dallas, TX.
Crowell, J.H. (February 2017) The Needs of Veterans as Students. The Art of Teaching Weblog: News and Notes from the Belmont University Teaching Center
Crowell, J. H. (October 2016). Exploring Student Political Engagement through the use of Genograms. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Atlanta, GA.
Crowell, J.H. (October 2016). Addressing the Learning Needs of Military and Veteran Students. Teaching Center, Belmont University, Nashville, TN.
Crowell, J.H. (May 2016) Reflective Assignment Turned Accepted Manuscript. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Belmont Spring Workshop.
Belmont Accelerator for Social Innovation Collaboration (BASIC) 2023- Present
BASIC is designed to bring together faculty, staff, students and community partners in efforts to discover and develop innovative ways to promote human flourishing. This award supports the development of a comprehensive care program at The Branch Nashville, to support the integration and well-being of immigrants and refugees living in the Nashville area.
Belmont Accelerator for Social Innovation Collaboration (BASIC) 2022- Present
BASIC is designed to bring together faculty, staff, students and community partners in efforts to discover and develop innovative ways to promote human flourishing. The Better Together: Edgehill and Belmont Partnership initative is designed to foster collaboration with residents in Edgehill, Nashville around academic and arts enrichment, wellness, and family empowerment.