Education

2002-2005 University of Louisville and University of Kentucky, Ph.D. (Clinical and Community Development of Social Work)

1999-2001 Boston University, M.S.W. (Clinical Social Work)

1993-1997 Han-il University and Presbyterian Theological Seminary, B.S.W. and B.S.E. (Dual Degree of Social Welfare and Social Education, Republic of Korea)


 

Research Interest

Dr. Suk-hee Kim has served at Norfolk State University since 2005, and is currently a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Faculty of The Center for Biotechnology and Biomedical Sciences, and Chair of Scholarship Program of the Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work. She is also a Co-Chair of Research Advisory Board at Norfolk State University.

Dr. Kim's areas of professional interest are Neuroscience in Social Work; Executive Cognitive Functions (ECF) of HIV/AIDS Clients; Family and Child Welfare in Social Work; Diversity and Social Work; Aging and Gerontology in Social Work; International Social Work; Mental Health Issues among Ethnic Elderly Population; Mental Health and Social Service Delivery System; Mental Health and Substance Abuse; Minority Health and Domestic Violence; Public Health and Social Work; Practice Based and Evidence Based Research in Primary Care Clinics; Psychiatric and Geriatric Social Work and Supervision; Program Evaluation; Rehabilitation in Social Work; Real Time Research in Primary Care Practice; Scale and ECF Screening Tool Development; Social Work Research and Technology; and Social Work and Social Service of ECF and HIV/AIDS.

For the past several years, she has explored technological innovations affecting social work research and social work education. Recent publications and presentations have focused on neuroscience in social work research with minority populations in primary care medical settings. Dr. Kim currently teaches webenhenced classes in Social Work Research Methods and Design I and II; Social Work Practice and Program Evaluation; Advanced Social Work Research Methods II; Multivariate Analysis and Statistical Analysis; International Social Work; and Human Behavior and Social Environment in the Doctoral, Master and Baccalaureate Programs. She also served as Doctoral Dissertation Chair and a Dissertation Committee in the Doctoral Program in Social Work.

She has received Awards for her Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology in 2008 at Norfolk State University and the Boyer International Award at International Conference on College Teaching and Learning in 2008. She is also a nominee for State Council of Higher Education in Virginia Award. Dr. Kim currently is engaged research in Neuroscience and Social Work, HIV/AIDS in Social Work, Gerontology in Social Work, Teaching with Technology in Social Work, and Real Time Research in Medical Settings. Before joining Norfolk State University she worked under the Research Fellowship of the Department of Family and Geriatric Medicine in the Gheen Center on Aging at Medical School of University of Louisville.

 

Publications

Kim, S. (2008). Neuroscience and social work with HIV/AIDS. Toronto, Canada.

Kim, S. (2008). Establishing a virtual learning environment using Ipod in social work research. Toronto, Canada.

Kim, S. (2008, Paper Presentation). Establishing a virtual learning environment using Ipod in social work research II. 9^th International College Teaching, Learning and Research, Jacksonville, FL.

Kim, S. & Massey, M. (2008, Poster Presentation). Establishing a virtual learning environment using Ipod in social work research II. 9^th International College Teaching, Learning and Research, Jacksonville, FL.

Kim, S. (2008, Research Paper Presentation). Understanding the Effects of Executive Cognitive Function on Complex Behavioral Screening Intervention. 6^th Annual Mississippi Child Welfare Institute (MCWI) Conference. Jackson, Mississippi.

Kim, S. (2008, Research Paper Presentation). Age, Gender and Executive Cognitive Function in Social Work. The 10^th National HBCU Substance Abuse and Mental Health Conference. Atlanta, Georgia. 

Kim, S. (2008). The global society perspective on the effects of executive cognitive function on complex behavioral screening intervention and HIV/AIDS. Oxford Round Table, Oxford University, England. 

Kim, S. (2007, July). University of Kentucky and Hanil University and Presbyterian  Theological Seminary Joined Degree Program (Representer and Translator). College of Social Work and Social Welfare. Lexington Kentucky.  

Kim, S. (2006, May). Executive Cognitive Functions and Diversity:  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Social Security Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia. 

Kim, S. (2005, June). Executive Cognitive Impairment Clock Drawing Routine Screening Training in HIV/AIDS Wings Clinic. University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky.

Kim, S. (2005, June). Executive Cognitive Impairment Clock Drawing Follow Up and Referral Training in HIV/AIDS Wings Clinic. University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky.

Kim, S. (2005, June). Executive Cognitive Impairment CLOX Routine Screening Training in Ambulatory Care Building Clinic. University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky.

Kim, S. (2005, June). Executive Cognitive Impairment Clock Drawing Follow Up and Referral Training in Ambulatory Care Building Clinic. University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky. 

Kim, S. (2005, February). Executive Cognitive Impairment CLOX and Statistic Analysis for Primary Care Clinics. Department of Family and Geriatric Medicine. University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky.

Kim, S. (2004, October). Comparison Study on Executive Cognitive Function, Age, Gender, and HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS WINGS Clinic. University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky.  

Professional Selected Research Paper and Poster Presentations

Kim, S. (2008). Neuroscience and social work with HIV/AIDS. Toronto, Canada.

Kim, S. (2008). Establishing a virtual learning environment using Ipod in social work research. Toronto, Canada.

Kim, S. (2008, Paper Presentation). Establishing a virtual learning environment using Ipod in social work research II. 9^th International College Teaching, Learning and Research, Jacksonville, FL.

Kim, S. & Massey, M. (2008, Poster Presentation). Establishing a virtual learning environment using Ipod in social work research II. 9^th International College Teaching, Learning and Research, Jacksonville, FL.

Kim, S. (2008, Research Paper Presentation). Understanding the Effects of Executive Cognitive Function on Complex Behavioral Screening Intervention. 6^th Annual Mississippi Child Welfare Institute (MCWI) Conference. Jackson, Mississippi.

Kim, S. (2008, Research Paper Presentation). Age, Gender and Executive Cognitive Function in Social Work. The 10^th National HBCU Substance Abuse and Mental Health Conference. Atlanta, Georgia. 

Kim, S. (2008). The global society perspective on the effects of executive cognitive function on complex behavioral screening intervention and HIV/AIDS. Oxford Round Table, Oxford University, England. 

Kim, S. (2007, July). University of Kentucky and Hanil University and Presbyterian  Theological Seminary Joined Degree Program (Representer and Translator). College of Social Work and Social Welfare. Lexington Kentucky.  

Kim, S. (2006, May). Executive Cognitive Functions and Diversity:  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Social Security Department, Virginia Beach, Virginia. 

Kim, S. (2005, June). Executive Cognitive Impairment Clock Drawing Routine Screening Training in HIV/AIDS Wings Clinic. University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky.

Kim, S. (2005, June). Executive Cognitive Impairment Clock Drawing Follow Up and Referral Training in HIV/AIDS Wings Clinic. University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky.

Kim, S. (2005, June). Executive Cognitive Impairment CLOX Routine Screening Training in Ambulatory Care Building Clinic. University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky.

Kim, S. (2005, June). Executive Cognitive Impairment Clock Drawing Follow Up and Referral Training in Ambulatory Care Building Clinic. University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky. 

Kim, S. (2005, February). Executive Cognitive Impairment CLOX and Statistic Analysis for Primary Care Clinics. Department of Family and Geriatric Medicine. University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky.

Kim, S. (2004, October). Comparison Study on Executive Cognitive Function, Age, Gender, and HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS WINGS Clinic. University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky.  

Academic Presentations and Invited Class Teachings

Kim, S. (2008, February). Research Methodology in Social Work Session I, SWK 678 2^nd Year Master's Program, The School of Social Work, Norfolk State University.

Kim, S. (2008, March). Research Methodology in Social Work Session II, SWK 678 2^nd Year Master's Program, The School of Social Work, Norfolk State University.

Kim, S. (2004, March). Why should we care about diversity and culture? Guest Lecture to HPES 418-75 Diverse Population in Physical Activity and Health-CD2, for Professor Joanne Rowe at University of Louisville, Health Promotion, Physical Education and Sports Studies, Louisville, Kentucky.

Kim, S. (2004, March). Diversity in family lifestyles. Guest Lecture to HPES 418-75 Diverse Population in Physical Activity and Health-CD2, for Professor Joanne Rowe at University of Louisville, Health Promotion, Physical Education and Sports Studies, Louisville, Kentucky.

Kim, S. (2003, September). Experiencing group culture: Cultural beliefs, family relationships, communication styles, and application in practice. Guest Lecture to HPES 418-76 Diverse Population in Physical Activity and Health-CD2, for Professor Joanne Rowe at University of Louisville, Health Promotion, Physical Education and Sports Studies, Louisville, Kentucky.

Kim, S. (2003, August). Understanding diversity: Developing cultural self-awareness. Guest Lecture to HPES 418-75 Diverse Population in Physical Activity and Health-CD2, for Professor Joanne Rowe at University of Louisville, Health Promotion, Physical Education and Sports Studies, Louisville, Kentucky.

Kim, S. (2003, April). Global issues on HIV/AIDS: Individual and group interventions in social work. Presented to SW385 Living with AIDS: Medical, Social and Ethnical Issues, for Professor Carl Enoch at Spalding University, School of Social Work, Louisville, Kentucky.

Kim, S. (2003, March). Team work in social work: Collaboration with diverse professionals. Presented to SW 605-76 Social Work Practice II, for Professor Dan Wulff at University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work, Louisville, Kentucky

Kim, S. (2003, February). Quality in kinship foster care in social work: foster care system and families in United States. Presented to SW 605-76 Social Work Practice II, for Professor Dan Wulff at University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work, Louisville, Kentucky.

Kim, S. (2003, January). Group work in social work: Co-leadership in groups and issues of race and gender. Presented to SW 605-76 Social Work Practice II, for Professor Dan Wulff at University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work, Louisville, Kentucky.

Kim, S. (2001, May). Mental health and role of social work. Presented to Han-il University Social Work and Social Workers, for alumni at Han-il University, School of Social Work and School of Theology, Chun-ju, Republic of Korea.

Kim, S. (2001, May). Clinical social work development. Presented to Han-il University Social Work and Social Workers, for alumni at Han-il University, School of Social Work and School of Theology, Chun-ju, Republic of Korea.

 

Honors and Awards

2008, Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Technology. The International Conference on College Teaching and Learning and the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.

2008, Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Technology 2008, Norfolk State University.

2008, Award Nominee for State Council of Higher Education in Virginia (SHEV) 2008, Virginia.

2008, Award for The 10^th Annual Lonnie E. Mitchell National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Substance Abuse and Mental Health. Atlanta, GA.

2008, Norfolk State University's Outstanding Faculty 2008, Norfolk State University.

2008, The Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work Recognition for Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Technology 2008, Norfolk State University. 

2005, Graduate School Honors Dean Citation Award by The University of Louisville, Louisville,  Kentucky.

2005 and 2004, Research Fellowship Funded by the Ole A., Mable Wise and Wilma Wise Nelson Endowment, Family and Geriatric Medicine, The Gheen Center on Aging in School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Kentucky.

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