Education

PhD - University of Utah, 2000 - Exercise and Sport Sciences

MSW - University of Utah, 1997 - Social Work

MS - Miami University, 1994 - Exercise and Sport Science

BA - Miami University, 1992 - Psychology

BS - Miami University, 1992 - Health and Sport Studies

 

Areas of Expertise

Positive youth development in various social settings, including schools, afterschool programs and youth sports

Maximizing student and school outcomes through school-family-community partnerships

Exercise and sport science

School social work practice and research

 

Areas of Interest for Mentoring PhD Students

Research opportunities

Grant writing and project management

Positive youth development in various social settings, including schools, afterschool programs and youth sports

Maximizing student and school outcomes through school-family-community partnerships

Exercise and sport science

School social work practice and research

 

 

Bio

Dawn Anderson-Butcher is a professor in the College of Social Work at The Ohio State University and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW-S) in the State of Ohio. She also holds a courtesy appointment in Physical Activity and Educational Services in Ohio State’s College of Education and Human Ecology. She has a B.A. in psychology, a B.S. in exercise and sport sciences, and a M.S. in health and sport studies, all from Miami University. She also has a M.S.W. and Ph.D. from the University of Utah. Her primary research interests focus on positive youth development in various social settings, such as schools, afterschool programs, and youth sport. Her secondary research interests include exploring how school-family-community partnerships maximize school- and community-based resources for learning and healthy development, especially in communities serving vulnerable children and families. Her research in these areas has been widely published. At OSU, Dr. Anderson-Butcher serves as the Director of the Community and Youth Development Institute (CAYCI), as well as the Director of Teaching/Research for the OSU LiFEsports Initiative (www.osulifesports.org).  Additionally, Professor Anderson-Butcher chairs the national Mental Health-Education Integration Council, a network of interdisciplinary scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and graduate students focused on workforce preparation issues in school mental health.