Curriculum Vitae
Kristin Whitehill Bolton, Ph.D.
Wilmington, North Carolina
boltonk@uncw.edu
Education
2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Social Work
University of Texas at Arlington
2008
Masters of Social Work (MSW)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Law and Society
Purdue University
Research Interests
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Program evaluation
Resilience across the life span
Solution-focused brief therapy intervention evaluation
Contextual conditions associated with healthy psychological development across the life span
Biological indicators associated with healthy psychological development across the life span
Evidence informed practice and community based participatory action research
Methodological advancements in Qualitative Interpretive Meta Syntheses
Confirmatory factor analysis of psychosocial assessments
Research methods curricula in social work education
Faculty Positions
2013-Present
Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, College of Health and Human Services,
University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
2011-Present
Adjunct Faculty, School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX
Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
1.
Dumars, T., Bolton, K. W., & Maleku, A. (2015). Training MSSW students for military social
work practice and doctoral students in military resilience research. Journal of Social Work
Education, 51(sup1), S117-S127. doi: 10.1080/10437797.2015.1001294.
2.
Schoech, R. & Bolton, K. W. (2015). Automating and supporting care management using
web-phone technology: Results of the five-year teleherence project. Journal of Technology in
Human Services, 33(1), 16-27. doi: 10.1080/15228835.2014.998575.
3.
Blundo, R., Bolton, K. W., & Hall, J. C. (2014). Hope: Research and theory in relation to
solution-focused practice and training. International Journal of Solution-Focused Practices, 2(2),
52-62. doi: 10.14335/ijsfp.v2i2.22.
4.
York, R. O., Bolton, K. W., & Blundo, R. (2014). Practical research for the solution-focused
practitioner: A follow-up to wheeler’s article on quick and dirty research. International Journal of
Solution-Focused Practices, 2(2), 32-39. doi: 10.14335/ijsfp.v2i2.20.
5.
Aguirre, R. T. P. & Bolton, K. W. (2014). A qualitative interpretive meta-synthesis in social work
research: Uncharted territory. Journal of Social Work, 14(3), 279-294. doi:
10.1177/1468017313476797.
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Aguirre, T. P., & Bolton, K. W. (2013). Why do they do it?: A qualitative meta-synthesis of crisis
volunteers’ motivations. Social Work Research, 37(4), 327-338. doi: 10.1093/swr/svt035.
7.
Jordan, C., Lehmann, P., Bolton, K. W., Huynh, L. Chigbu, K. Schoech, R., Cummings, J., & Bezner,
D. (2013). Youthful Offender Diversion Project: YODA. Best Practices in Mental Health, 9(1), 2030.
8.
Smith-Osborne, A., & Bolton, K. W. (2013). Assessing resilience: A review of measures across the
life course. Journal of Evidence-Based Social Work, 10(2), 111-126. doi:
10.1080/15433714.2011.597305.
9.
Bolton, K. W., Bachelor, J., Fericelli, P. J., Terry, L. F., Hancock, P., Nikolva, S., Pillai, V., & Ruiz,
E. (2012). Computer utilization, social capital, and basic social service accessibility in Central
America. The Innovation Journal, 17(3), 1-16.
10. Lehmann, P., Jordan, C., Bolton, K. W., Huynh, L., & Chigbu, K. (2012). Solution-focused brief
therapy and criminal offending: A family conference intervention for work in restorative justice.
Journal of Systemic Therapies, 31(4) 49-62. doi: 10.152jyst.2012.31.4.49.
Book Chapters
1.
Franklin, C., & Bolton, K. (2015). Solution-focused brief therapy. In R. Witte & S. Mosley
(Eds.), Mental Health in Today’s schools: Issues and Interventions (pp. 145-168). New York, NY:
Springer.
2.
Bolton, K. W., Lehmann, P. & Jordan, C. (in press). University-court partnerships: Bridging the gap
between academia and the court system. In A. Holt (Eds.), Working with Adolescent-to-Parent
Abuse: An International Handbook.
Book Reviews
Bolton, K. W. (2013). Review of Health and Social Justice by Jennifer Prah Ruger. Social Work in
Public Health, 28(5), 539-540. doi: 10.1080/1937/19371918.2013.776352.
Manuscripts Under Review
1.
Matthews, A., Kemppainen, J., & Bolton, K. W. (under review). Examination of the factor structure of
the spirituality and spiritual care rating scale (SSCRS) with data from nurses in southeastern U. S.
Nursing Research.
2.
Belcig, C., Franklin, C., Bolton, K. W., Lehman, P., & Jordan, C. (under review). Effects of goal
commitment and solution-building on completion rates for a juvenile diversion program. Criminal
Justice and Behavior.
3.
Blundo, R. & Bolton, K. (under review). The human factor in child-welfare partnerships. Journal of
Social Work Education.
4.
Smith-Osborne, A., DuMars, T., & Bolton, K. W. (under review). Veterans’ mental health: The
military youth resilience project- Development of a brief neuroscience-informed preventive mental
health intervention for veterans’ families. Social Work in Mental Health.
5.
Bolton, K. W., Aguirre, R. T. P., & Smith-Osborne, A. (under review). Resilience protective factors
among older adults: A qualitative meta-synthesis. Social Work Research.
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Bolton, K. W., Lehmann, P., Jordan, C., Terry, L. F., & Moore, B. (under review). Self-directed
goals in batterer intervention: What findings may say about potential client changes and strengths.
Families in Society.
7.
Melon, C., Bolton, K. W., Jordan, C., & Lehmann, P. (under review). Self-identified strengths among
youth offenders charged with assault against a non-intimate family member. Journal of Family
Strengths.
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York, R. O., Bolton, K. W., Jones, A. (under review). A study of the relationship between educational
self-efficacy and educational performance among social work students. Journal of Social Work
Education.
Forthcoming Manuscripts
1.
Bolton, K. W., Pillai, V. J., Jordan, C. & Lehmann, P. (forthcoming). A structural equation model of
hope, resilience, and aggression among youthful offenders.
2.
Patton, J., Bolton, K. W., Lehmann, P. (forthcoming). The parental discipline questionnaire:
Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis.
3.
Bolton, K. W., Pillai, V. J., & Smith-Osborne, A. (forthcoming). The resilience protective factors
inventory: An instrument for social work research and practice.
5.
Blundo, R., Bolton, K. W., & Hall, J. C. (forthcoming). Qualitative investigation of the perceived
effectiveness of solution-focused techniques in child welfare services.
Technical Reports
1.
Bolton, K. W. (2013). Program Evaluation of the Joining, Engaging, Deciding, Integrating (JEDI):
Inmate Re-entry Program.
2.
Bolton, K. W. (2013). Program Evaluation of the Youth Offender Diversion Alternative.
3.
Whitehill, K. M. (2011). Program Evaluation of the Youth Offender Diversion Alternative.
Peer-Reviewed National, and International Conference Presentations
1.
Bolton, K. W., Lehmann, P. & Jordan, C. (2015). Self-Determined Goals in a Solution-Focused Batterer
Intervention Program: Application for Building Client Strengths and Solutions. Society for Social
Work Research 21st Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 14-18.
2.
York, R., Bolton, K. W., & Jones, A. (2015). A Study of the Relationship Between Educational SelfEfficacy and Educational Performance Among Social Work Students. Society for Social Work
Research 21st Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 14-18.
3.
Bolton, K. W., Blundo, R., Franklin, C., Lehmann, P., & Jordan, C. (2014). Solution Focused Brief
Therapy as a Method of Treatment for at Risk Youth and Families. Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Association Annual Conference, Santa Fe, New Mexico, November 6-9.
4.
Bolton, K. W., Pillai, V. J., & Smith-Osborne, A. (2014). The Resilience Protective Factors
Inventory: Psychometric Evaluation of a Uni-Dimensional and Multi-Dimensional Factor Structure.
Society for Social Work Research 20th Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas, January 15-19.
5.
Bolton, K.W., Jordan, C., & Lehmann, P. (2013). Youth Offender Diversion Alternative Program
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Evaluation. Solution Focused Brief Therapy Association Annual Conference, Toronto, Ontario
(Canada), November 6-11.
6.
Jordan, C., Bolton, K. W., & Lehmann, P. (2013). Court-University Partnerships: CBPR Model to
Bridge Gap Between Academic and Judicial System. Council on Social Work Education 59th
Annual Program Meeting, Dallas, Texas, October 31-Novemeber 3.
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Bolton, K. W., Franklin, C., & Jordan, C. (2013). Solution Focused Brief Therapy as a Method of
Treatment for at Risk Youth. European Brief Therapy Association, Bern, Switzerland, September
27-29.
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Jordan, C., Bolton, K. W., & Cory, D. (2012) Youth Offender Diversion Alternative: Program to
Assist Youth by Instilling Hope and Increasing Resilience. National Association of Social Workers
National Conference, Washington D. C., July 22-25.
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Chigbu, K. & Whitehill, K. M. (2012). Qualitative Inquiry and Solution Focused Brief Therapy:
Youth Offender Diversion Alternatives (YODA). 8th International Conference for Qualitative
Inquiry, Champaign, IL, May 16-19.
10. Whitehill, K. M. (2012) Resilience Among Older Adults: A Qualitative Interpretive Synthesis. 8th
International Conference of Qualitative Inquiry, Champaign, IL, May 16-19.
11. Jordan, C., & Whitehill, K. M. (2012) YODA: Youth Offender Diversion Alternative. 2nd European
Conference for Social Work Research, Basel, Switzerland, March 22-24.
12. Smith-Osborne, A. & Whitehill, K. M. (2012). Technology-Mediated Case Management to Enhance
Community Reintegration Among Veterans with Mental Health Risks. Society for Social Work and
Research 17th Annual Conference, Washington, D.C., January 11-15, 2012.
13. Smith-Osborne, A. & Whitehill, K. M. (2011). A Systematic Review of Resilience Instruments as a
Resource for Practitioners. Council on Social Work Education 57th Annual Program Meeting,
Atlanta, Georgia, October 27-30.
14. Aguirre, R. T. P. & Whitehill, K. M. (2011). Volunteer Motivations: A Qualitative Meta Synthesis,
(2011). 7th International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry, Champaign, Illinois, May 18-21.
Local and State Presentations
1.
Blundo, R., Bolton, K. W., & Hall, J. C. (2014). Qualitative investigation of the perceived effectiveness
of solution-focused techniques in child welfare services. College of Health and Human Services
Research Day, Wilmington, North Carolina, April 11.
2.
Schoech, R., Whitehill, K. M., Smith-Osborne, A., & Nikolova, S. P. (2011). Supporting Case
Managers with Automated Web-phone Systems. National Association of Social Workers Texas
35th/ Annual Conference, Dallas, Texas, October 8-10.
Invited Presentations
1.
Bolton, K. W. (2015). Inter professional Applied Learning Demonstration. College of Health and
Human Services, Wilmington, North Carolina, April 9.
2.
Bolton, K. W. (2014). Solution Focused Brief Therapy as a Method of Treatment for Violent Offenders.
The Cape Fear/Wilmington Local Practice Unit of NASW-NC, Wilmington, North Carolina,
February 25.
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Bolton, K. W. & Lehmann, P. (2013). Solution Focused Brief Therapy as a Method of Treatment for
Crisis Interventions. The Women’s Center of Tarrant County, Fort Worth Texas, March 21.
4.
Whitehill, K. M. (2012). How to Remain Resilient: The Secret Life of a Resilient Older Adult. Keynote
Speaker, Lewisville Annual Health Fair, Lewisville Senior Center, Texas, May 4.
5.
Whitehill, K. M. (2012). Resilience Among Older Adults. Dallas Area Gerontological Society Meeting,
Dallas, Texas, April, 19.
6.
Whitehill, K. M. (2011). Youth Offender Diversion Alternative (YODA): Using Solution Focused
Therapy with Non-Intimate Partner Violent Offenders. 2011 Conference on Solution-Focused
Practices, Bakersfield, California, November 9-14.
7.
Whitehill, K. M. (2011). Violence Prevention Through Solution Focused Therapy. The Women’s Center
of Tarrant County “Play it Safe” Meeting, Fort Worth, Texas, October 24, 2011.
8.
Whitehill, K. M., & Huyhn, L. (2011). Solution Focused Therapy: Youth Offender Diversion
Alternative. Tarrant County Council on Family Violence Meeting, Fort Worth, Texas, September 27.
Workshops
Bolton, K. W., Pond, R., Thompson, C. (2015). Service Learning in the Classroom: Be A Student.
Applied Learning Institute, Wilmington, North Carolina, July 29.
Courses Taught
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Graduate
Summer 2015
Spring 2015
Social Work 507 – Research in Clinical Practice II
Social Work 538 - Social Work Practice with Older Adults (O)
Undergraduate
Spring 2015
Spring 2015
Spring 2015
Fall 2014
Summer 2014
Spring 2014
Fall 2013
Fall 2013
Public Health 359 - Research Methods in Public Health
Social Work 310 - Social Work Practice with Older Adults (O)
Social Work 407 - Research Methods for Social Work Practice II
Social Work 406 - Research Methods for Social Work Practice I
Social Work 235 - Introduction to Social Work and the Social Welfare System (O)
Social Work 407 - Research Methods for Social Work Practice II
Social Work 406 - Research Methods for Social Work Practice I
Social Work 235 - Introduction to Social Work and the Social Welfare System
University of Texas at Arlington
Graduate
Summer 2015
Summer 2015
Summer 2014
Summer 2013
Summer 2013
Summer 2013
Summer 2012
Social Work 6324 - Research and Evaluation Methods in Social Work II (O)
Social Work 5322 - Research and Evaluation Methods in Social Work I (O)
Social Work 6324 - Research and Evaluation Methods in Social Work II (O)
Social Work 5322 - Research and Evaluation Methods in Social Work I
Social Work 5322 - Research and Evaluation Methods in Social Work I (O)
Social Work 6324 - Research and Evaluation Methods in Social Work II
Social Work 6333 - Aging in American Society
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Spring 2012
Fall 2011
Social Work 6333 - Aging in American Society
Social Work 6333 - Aging in American Society
Undergraduate
Spring 2013
Spring 2013
Fall 2012
Fall 2012
Spring 2012
Summer 2011
Social Work 2311 - Introduction to Social Work (O)
Social Work 3305 - Social Work Research Methods
Social Work 2311 - Introduction to Social Work
Social Work 3305 - Social Work Research Methods
Social Work 3305 - Social Work Research Methods
Social Work 3305 - Social Work Research Methods
Teaching Grants
2015
Project Title: Development and Pilot Test of an Inter-disciplinary Community Action Course
Community Partner: Leading Into New Communities (LINC)
Funding Source: ETEAL: Supported Pedagogy Initiative
Amount: $3,500
Professional Affiliations
Member, Society for Social Work and Research
Member, National Association of Social Workers
Member, Council on Social Work Education
Member, Solution Focused Brief Therapy Association
Professional Service
Federal Grant Reviewer, New Pathways for Fathers and Families FOA, DHHS (2015)
Emerging Leader, Emerging Baccalaureate Social Work Educator-Scholars Initiative, BPD (2015-present)
Federal Grant Reviewer, Healthy Marriages and Relationship Education FOA, DHHS (2015)
Conference Chair, Solution Focused Brief Therapy Association Annual Conference (2015)
Research Day Organizer, Solution Focused Brief Therapy Association Annual Conference (2014)
Committee Member, Solution Focused Brief Therapy Association Research Committee (2013-present)
Editorial Board, Research on Social Work Practice (2015-2018)
Reviewer, Research on Social Work Practice (2013-2014)
Ad hoc Reviewer, Children and Youth Services Review (2014)
Ad hoc Reviewer, Social Work Research (2013-2014)
Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of Social Work (2012-2014)
Ad hoc Reviewer, Journal of Technology in Human Services (2012)
Ad hoc Reviewer, Qualitative Research (2011)
Ad hoc Text Book Reviewer, Oxford Press (2013)
Ad hoc Text Book Reviewer, Wiley (2012-2013)
Research Positions
May 2012- May
2013
Project Manager
University of Texas at Arlington
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. John Bricout
Project Title: Innovative Community Academic Partnership
September 2011December 2012
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas at Arlington
Faculty Supervisor: Alexa Smith-Osborne
Project Title: An Innovative Prevention Program to Sustain Resilient Biopsychosocial
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Outcomes among Differentially Susceptible Youth Exposed to Violence in Tarrant County
March 2011August 2012
Project Manager
University of Texas at Arlington
Faculty Supervisors: Drs Peter Lehmann and Catheleen Jordan
Project Title: Youth Offender Diversion Alternative
August 2010May 2012
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas at Arlington
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Richard Shoech
Project Title: Teleherence
June 2010May 2011
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas at Arlington
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Regina Aguirre
Project Title: Qualitative Interpretive Meta-Synthesis
January 2010May 2011
Graduate Research Assistant:
University of Texas at Arlington
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Alexa-Smith-Osborne
August 2006May 2008
Research Assistant
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Jung Min Park
August 2007May 2008
Research Assistant
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Noreen Sugrue
Professional Social Work Experience
2010
To 2013
“Play it Safe” Educator/Trainer
The Women’s Center of Tarrant County
Present the ‘Play it Safe’ program to PK-12 students enrolled in school throughout Tarrant
County. Maintain contact with local Child Services organizations regarding statements
made by students receiving presentation. Disseminate information regarding the Women’s
Center resources to the community.
2010
Hospice Volunteer
Lighthouse Hospice
After completing training, matched with a client(s) enrolled in hospice, located in
Arlington. Routinely visit client and provide companionship and support services, and
evaluate the health status and document in a report.
2011
New Connections Parent Educator
Center for Addictions and Recovery
Present evidence- based nurturing parent curriculum individually in client homes or focus
groups to parents referred to New Connections through Child Protective Services. The
Nurturing Parenting Programs are a family-centered initiative designed to build nurturing
parenting skills as an alternative to abusive and neglecting parenting and child-rearing
practices. Document and report client progress accordingly.
2004- 2005
Case Manager I
Community and Family Resource Center of Lafayette, Indiana
Court advocate and liaison between at risk families and Tippecanoe County Court Services.
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Supervised parental visits for at-risk families and provided the required documentation for
the Indiana Department of Child Services. Provided life skills, job skills, parenting skills,
and budgeting skills training to parents. Population included low-income families at highrisk of termination of parental rights.
2003- 2004
Youth Worker II
Community and Family Resource Center of Lafayette, Indiana
Executed engagement activities within the Youth Underground Drop In program with a
special focus on supporting the safety, education, and life skills of children ages 5-18
participating in the program. Ensured implementation of activities for youth consistent
with the agency's youth development model.
2003-2005
Crisis Volunteer
Lafayette Crisis Center
After completing forty hours of training, responsible for providing services for all persons
requesting by telephonic or face to face assistance. Brokered requests for service for
clients experiencing mental, financial, and physical distress. Provided suicide assessment,
intervention, and prevention to clients. Advocated for survivors of rape, through
assessment and referral. Provided referral information for available community resources.
Population included children, adolescents, and adults from diverse economic and ethnic
backgrounds. Completed over 400 hours of service.
Professional Development
2014-2015
2014-2016
2014-2016
2013-2015
2014
2011-2013
2010- 2012
2010- 2011
2010- 2011
May ’07-Aug ‘07
2007
2006- 2008
2006- 2007
Solution Focused Brief Therapy Conference Committee (Chair)
University of North Carolina Wilmington, School of Social Work
E-learning Advisory Committee
University of North Carolina Wilmington, University Committee
Research Advisory Committee
University of North Carolina Wilmington, College of Health and Human Services
Student Assessment Committee
University of North Carolina Wilmington, School of Social Work
Academic Advisor Search Committee
University of North Carolina Wilmington, College of Health and Human Services
Faculty Strategic Planning Committee
University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work
Research and Community Outreach Committee
University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work
Faculty Search Committee
University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work
Faculty Research Committee
University of Texas at Arlington, School of Social Work
Intensive Study International Health Program in Europe
Independent Research Project
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Advocacy, Leadership, and Social Change Committee
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, School of Social Work
MSW Committee
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, School of Social Work
Funded and Unfunded Research Projects
2015
Co-Principal Investigator, Evaluation of the Play it Safe! Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program, National
Institute of Justice, $239,000 (Submitted).
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2015
Co-Investigator, Building a University-Community Partnership in an Effort to Develop and Implement a
Sustaining Youth Violence Prevention Program, Corbett Charitable Trust, University of North Carolina
Wilmington, $10,000 (Funded).
2014
Principal Investigator, Development and Implementation of a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Group
Intervention for Non-Violent Offenders, Fahs-Beck Fund for Research and Experimentation, $20,000
(Unfunded).
2014
Principal Investigator, Development and Implementation of a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Group
Intervention for Non-Violent Offenders, Silberman Foundation, $20,000 (Unfunded).
2014
Principal Investigator, An Empirical Investigation of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in Relation to Theory
and Process, Charles L. Cahill Award, University of North Carolina Wilmington, $3,000 (Funded).
2012
Principal Investigator, Evaluation of the Youth Offender Diversion Alternative, Solution Focused Brief
Therapy Association, $2,500 (Funded).
Funded Community Program Evaluations and Needs Assessments
2015
Program Evaluator
Program: Tri-County System of Care
Organization: Trillium
Funded Amount: $30,000
2015
Program Developer
Program Development: Program Evaluation and Assessment Division
Organization: Center for Healthy Communities
Funded Amount: $6,000 (per/awarded directly to developers)
2013
Co-Data Analyst
Needs Assessment: Assessing the Needs of the Asian American Community
Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University
Funded Amount: $1,150 (per/awarded directly to co-data analyst)
2013
Program Evaluator
Program: Joining, Engaging, Deciding, Integrating (JEDI): Inmate Re-entry Program, Community
Agency: Cornerstone Assistance Network
Funded Amount: $2,200 (awarded directly to program evaluator)
2012
Program Evaluator
Program: Youth Offender Diversion Alternative
Community Agency: Tarrant County Criminal Court #5
Funded Amount: $3,000 (awarded directly to program evaluator)
Selected Awards and Honors
2015
2015
Fall 2015
Summer 2015
Emerging Baccalaureate Social Work Educator-Scholar
Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors
UNCW Faculty Research Scholar
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Applied Learning Teaching Community Assistant Faculty Fellow ($1,300)
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Center for Healthy Communities Faculty Affiliate ($6,000)
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Summer 2015
Spring 2015
Fall 2013
Spring 2013
Fall 2012
Spring 2012
Spring 2011
Fall 2010
Spring 2010
Spring 2008
Spring 2007
Kristin Whitehill Bolton, Ph.D.
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Applied Learning Teaching Community Assistant Faculty Fellow ($1,300)
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Applied Learning Teaching Community Assistant Faculty Fellow ($1,300)
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Faculty International Travel Award ($1,000)
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Outstanding Doctoral Student Award
University of Texas at Arlington
2012 Student Conference Bursary ($1,250)
Solution Focused Brief Therapy Association
Who’s Who Award Among University College Students
University of Texas at Arlington
Outstanding Doctoral Student Award
University of Texas at Arlington
Dallas Area Gerontological Society Scholarship ($1,000)
Dallas, Texas
Doctoral Leadership Fellowship Award ($30,000)
University of Texas at Arlington
Marietta Stevenson Award ($1,500)
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Shirley Wattenberg Award ($1,500)
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Travel
Countries Visited:
Australia, Canada, Mexico, Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Poland, Italy, France, Germany, Spain,
and Switzerland
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