University of Indianapolis BSW Faculty & Staff

Background

I have practice experiences working within the field of social work as but not limited: to leadership, administration, child welfare, medical, case management, advocacy, policy, communities, groups, clinical, supervision, mental health, program development, higher learning, teaching, and research.

Education

• DSW, Aurora University
• MSW (Specialization in Healthcare), University of Illinois from Urbana-Champaign
• BSW, Illinois State University
• Associate in Arts/Science (two certificates in Early and Advanced Childhood Education), Heartland Community College

Fun Facts

I enjoy spending time with my son and husband; I like discovering and learning new things; I have a twin sister and we are a minute apart; I hate bugs except for ladybugs and butterflies.

Favorite Quote

“Stand on your truth” -Dr. Roxxi M. Davis

Favorite Thing about UIndy

It's the community that is ever present.

Background

Teaches macro practice classes along with policy, addictions and capstone classes in the social work program. Has been working in the field of social work for more than 25 years with adults, youth and families in social service, out patient, residential and hospital settings.

Research Interests

Marriage and families, youth, addictions, national and international service-learning

Education

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• MSW, Indiana University
• BSW, Indiana University

Favorite thing about UIndy

I love teaching inside and outside the classroom and getting to know the students over their four years here at UIndy. It has been a wonderful experience to become involved in different areas of service on campus and in the community.

Background

Dr. Waring joined UIndy in March 2025. Prior to this, she practiced rural and home-based social work out of Terre Haute for several years. Dr. Waring began researching how people balance caregiving responsibilities with other roles and responsibilities (work, education, family life, leisure time) during her doctoral dissertation and is currently leading a research project on college student caregivers. Dr. Waring's path to social work began with a mix of nonprofit administration and international development – with a little sprinkling of afterschool tutoring – mostly based in Seattle!

Education

• BA, Lawrence University
• A.M. in Social Administration, University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice
• PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work

Favorite thing about UIndy

So many opportunities to be creative, try new things out, get messy! An absolute highlight has been the Research Fellows program where students in their first year get matched with a faculty member to conduct original research. I would have loved this as a student; and I think it might be even just a little more fun as a faculty member, where I'm getting to do the research I love and see it fresh through the eyes of students working with me!