CURRICULUM VITA
Dennis Ray Myers, Ph.D.
School of Social Work
Baylor University
PO Box 97320
Waco, Texas 76798
Phone (Office) 254-710-6404
Phone (Cell) 254-424-1774
Phone (Home) 254-848-9742
Fax (Office) 254-710-6455
Dennis_Myers@baylor.edu
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy
December 1982
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
Dissertation Title: A Study of the Self Expression at Work of
Professionally-Oriented Social Workers Employed in
Public Human Service Organizations
Master of Science in Social Work
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas
Thesis Title: Attitudes of Nursing Home Administrators toward the Aged
May 1973
Bachelor of Arts
Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Major: Psychology
May 1968
EXPERIENCE
Current Appointments: Baylor University
Kronzer Endowed Professorship in Family Studies
Professor, Social Work and Gerontology, School of Social Work
Chair, Gerontology Initiative
Past Appointments: Baylor University (since August 1981)
Associate Dean, Graduate Studies, School of Social Work
Director, Baccalaureate Studies in Social Work, School of Social Work
Associate Director, Institute of Gerontological Studies
Acting Director, Civic Education and Community Service Program\
Professional post-baccalaureate and post-master’s social work experience
Texas Department on Aging, Educational Consultant, August 1979-May, 1980.
Wichita Falls Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center, ICFMR
Program Director, January, 1975- May, 1978.
Wichita Falls Community Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center, Intake worker
and counselor, July, 1973-December, 1975
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Consultation and Academic Publication Service
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Buckner Retirement Services
Editorial Board, Social Work and Christianity. 1990−current.
Editorial Board, Family and Community Ministries. 2012−current.
Military Service Record
U.S. Army, September 10, 1968, to August 15, 1971. Honorable discharge.
Army Commendation Medal
Recognitions and Awards
University Outstanding Teaching Award (Tenured Faculty). School of Social Work
nominee. (2011 & 2012)
University Community Service Award (Tenured Faculty). School of Social Work
nominee. (2011)
Distinguished Teacher Award. Association for Gerontology in Higher
Education (2006)
Gero-Ed Center Expert Trainer, Council on Social Work Education’s Gero-Ed Center
National Center for Gerontological Social Work Education. (2006)
BaylorPLUS Salute Award Recipient (2005)
Baylor Outstanding Faculty Award Nominee
Mortar Board Outstanding Professor (2001)
Sigma Phi Omega
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
National Institute of Mental Health Traineeship
Association of Retarded Citizens Recognition Award
Veterans Administration Traineeship
Alpha Chi Honorary Scholastic Society
Psi Chi Honorary Psychology Society
PROFESSIONAL
Current Professional Credentials
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Current Professional Memberships and Offices
Co-chair, Nursing Facilities Administrator Advisory Committee, State of Texas
Vice-President, Board of Trustees, Stilwell Retirement Center
Member. Gerontological Society of America
Member, American Society on Aging
Member. National Association of Social Workers
Member. Council on Social Work Education
Member. National Association of Christians in Social Work
Past Professional Memberships and Offices
Board Member. Texas Council on Offenders with Mental Impairments
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Board Member, Vice-President. North Central Texas Alzheimer’s
Association
Board Member, President. Stilwell Retirement Center
Member. Texas Association of Social Work Program Deans and Directors
Member. Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors
Member, Executive Committee, Program Committee, Finance Committee,
Long Range Planning Committee, and Task Force on Accreditation of
Gerontology. Association for Gerontology in Higher Education
Member. American Society on Aging
Member. Western Gerontological Society
Courses Taught
Undergraduate
SOC 1306 Social Problems
SWO 3371 Social Work Practice I
SWO 4388 Social Work Practice II
SWO 4373 Social Work Practice III
Graduate
SOC/GRT/SWO 5336 The Family in Later Life
SOC/GRT/SWO 5340 Ethnicity & Aging
GRT/SWO 4342 Social Services for Older Persons
SOC/GRT/SWO 4395 Aging & Mental Health
SWO 5371 Professional Practice I
SWO 5371 Social Work Skills Lab
SWO 5561 Practice with Individuals and Families
SWO 5383 Research Project
SWO 5182 Research Seminar
SWO 5398 Capstone
SWO 6342 Academic Leadership and Administration in Social Work Education
Grants, Endowments, and Contracts Awarded
Myers, D. An Assessment of Community Need and Organizational Capacity for Guardianship
Services. Buckner Retirement Services. (2014-1015). $8000.
Myers, D., investigator; Ellor, J. & Morissette, S., co-principal investigators, (2011-2014),
Military Family Coping Project: Phase II, $400,000.
Myers, D. and Ballenger, E. (2013-2015). Bilingual mental health scholarship program for
accredited social work programs. Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. $279,125.
Myers, D. and Yancey, G. (2007-2009). Social work competency development
within county jail settings. McLennan County. $12,000.
Myers, D. (2008-2010). Applied research projects funded by congregations and
agencies providing graduate student internships. $64,088.
Myers, D., Harris, H. and Ellor, J., co-principal investigators. (2006-2009). Practicum
Partnership Program. Hartford Foundation/Council on Social Work Education. $75,000.
Myers, D. & Ballenger, E. (2007-2008). A study of the efficacy of a MSW intern-directed after
school program model. Communities In Schools. $42,000.
Ellor, J. & Myers, D. (2007). Baby boomers and the church. Baptist General Convention of
Texas. $3,000.
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Myers, D., project director. (2005-2006). Evaluation of GeroRich project measures—Year three.
Hartford Foundation/Council on Social Work Education. $2,000.
Myers, D., Singletary, J.; Scales T. L., & Harris, H. W. (2004-2005) Social work career choice
and Christian vocation: Student narratives on the significance of faith and calling. Lilly
Endowment. $20,000.
Myers, D. & Wilder, P. (2004-2005). Say yes to access: Ensuring high quality education and care
for all infants and toddlers. Greater Houston Community Foundation. $43,500.
Myers, D. (2003-2004). Say yes to access: ensuring high quality education and care
for all infants and toddlers. LGR Foundation. $35,000.
Myers, D., project director, & Harris, H., curriculum transformation director. (20022003) Geriatric enrichment in social work education: Educational
transformation of social workers to enrich the health and well-being of older
persons. Hartford Foundation/Council on Social Work Education. $60,000
Garland, D., project director; Myers, D., associate project director. (2000-2003). Service and
faith: The impact on Christian faith and congregational life of organized community
caring. Lilly Endowment. $702,000.
PAST UNIVERSITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Chair, Faculty Senate
Member, Executive Committee, Faculty Senate
Chair, University Curriculum Committee
Chair, Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
Chair, Task Force on Electronic Curriculum Change
RECENT SERVICE ACTIVITIES
University
Member, Committee on Committees
Mentor, New Faculty program
Group Leader, Academy on Teaching and Learning
School of Social Work
Chair, Curriculum Committee
Chair, Gerontology Initiative
Facilitator, Task Group on On-line Continuing Education
Member, Field Advisory Committee
Team Leader, SWO 5561-Practice with Individuals and Families
Member, Ph.D. Committee
Advisor, 12 BSW & MSW students
Member, Research Curriculum Team
Member, Search Committee
Member, MSW Preview and Orientation Team
Church and community
Planner & Presenter, Baby Boomer Ministry Conference, Baptist General Convention of
Texas.
Vice-president, Board of Trustees. (Past Chair) Stilwell Retirement Center, Waco, Texas
Director, Adult XA2 Sunday School Department, First Baptist Church of Woodway
Member. Senior Adult Council, First Baptist Church of Woodway
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Chair, Second Family Program, First Baptist Church of Woodway
Deacon, First Baptist Church of Woodway
Member, Deacon Council, First Baptist Church of Woodway
Sunday School Teacher, First Baptist Church of Woodway
CURRENT RESEARCH
Myers, D. R., investigator; Ellor, J. W. & S. Morissette, co-principal investigators. (in progress)
Family coping patterns and readjustments in returning OFF/OIF veterans with PTSD.
Myers, D., Rogers, R., LeCrone, H., & Scott, J., “Social workers and administrators in residential
long-term care settings: Role performance, challenges, and possibilities.”
Myers, D, Rogers, R., LeCrone, H., Scott, J., & Kelley, K., “Disruptive Resident and Family
Behaviors in Residential Care: The Response of Social Workers.”
Myers, D., Jones, V., Lofton, C., & Young, C., “Assets and Resiliency of Alone, Lower-Income,
Community-Dwelling Older Persons.”
Myers, D. R. Awakening power and grace in your parent and adult child relationship.
PUBLICATIONS
Submitted
Kelley, K. F., Myers, D. R., Rogers, R. K., LeCrone, H. H. (2013). Social work response to
behavior challenges in long-term care. Journal of Applied Gerontology.
Myers, D. R., Rogers, R. K., LeCrone, H. H., Scott, J. H., Kelley, K. F. (2013). Complex and
contradictory expectations: The contemporary challenges of Licensed Nursing Facility
Administrators (LNFAs). Journal of Applied Gerontology.
Publications
Myers, D., Crow, J., Ellor, J., Morissette, S., Dolan, S., & Reese, S. (2014). Congregational
responses to parents of military service-members. Journal of Family and Community
Ministries, 27, 65-86.
McGee, J. S. & Myers, D. R. (2014).Sacred relationships, strengthened by community, can help
people with mild or early-stage Alzheimer's. Generations, 38 (1), 61-67.
Harris, H. & Myers, D. (2013). Student perceptions of integrative field seminar: A comparison of
three models. Journal of Administrative Issues: Education, Practice and Research, 3(2),
2-16.
McGee, J. S., Myers, D. R., Carlson, H., Pool Funai, A., & Barclay, P. A. (2013). Is God the
rock? Spirituality, faith, and mild Alzheimer’s disease. Research in the Social Scientific
Study of Religion, 24, 221-258.
Myers, D. R. & Ellor, J. W. (2013). Social work and congregations: A timely alliance for the age
of aging. Social Work & Christianity, 40(4), 367–371.
Myers, D. R., Wolfer, T. A., Sherr, M. (2013). Faith-outcomes for older adult volunteers in
religious congregations. Social Work & Christianity, 40(4), 384–403.
Myers, D. R., Jones, V., & Lawrence, S. (2013). Will you care with me? Congregational
responses with impoverished older persons. Social Work & Christianity, 40(4), 460–478.
Scales, T. L., Harris, H., W., Myers, D., & Singletary, J., (2012). Integrating Christian faith and
social work practice: Students’ views of the journey. In T.L. Scales & M. Kelly,
Christianity and social work: Readings on the Integration of Christian Faith and Social
Work Practice, 4th ed., New York: North American Christians in Social Work.
Myers, Dennis R., (2011) Ministry to the homebound. The Baptist Standard- Enhanced
Electronic Edition, 123 (February 14),
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Myers, Dennis R., (2011). Preparing caregivers before the situation arises. The Baptist StandardEnhanced Electronic Edition, 123 (May 9),
http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=69489.
Myers, Dennis R., (2011). Younger and older together: How to activate intergenerational
blessings. The Baptist Standard- Enhanced Electronic Edition, 123 (July 4),
http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=74588.
Myers, Dennis R., (2011). Helping family caregivers. The Baptist Standard- Enhanced Electronic
Edition, 123 (September 12), http://www.bluetoad.com/publication/?i=81392.
Myers, D. R. (2011). Parent care: Helpful responses for congregations. In C. Franklin & R. Fong,
Eds. The Church Leaders Resource Book for Mental Health and Social Problems, New
York: Oxford University Press.
Garland, D. R., Myers, D. M., & Wolfer, T. A. (2009). Protestant Christian volunteers in
community social service programs: What motivates, challenges, and sustains them.
Administration in Social Work. 33 (1), 23-39.
Ellor, J. W., Harris, H. W., Myers, D. R., & Russell, I. (2009). Guardianship of frail elders:
Student supported process for legislative change. Educational Gerontology, 35(7), 596609.
Ellor, J. W., & Myers, D. R. (2008). Logotherapy and depression: Implications for intervention
with religious older adults. Journal of Counseling and Spirituality, 1(1), 153-170.
Garland, D. R., Wolfer, T. A., & Myers D. R. (2008). How 35 congregations launched and
sustained community ministries. Social Work & Christianity, 35(3), 229-257.
Garland, D. R., Myers, D. M., & Wolfer, T. A. (2008). Social work with religious volunteers:
Activating and sustaining community involvement. Social Work, 53(3), 255-265.
Scales, T. L., Harris, H., W., Myers, D., Singletary, J. (2008). Integrating Christian faith and
social work practice: Students’ views of the journey, pp. 43-58. In B. Hugen, & T. L.
Scales, Eds. Christianity and social work: Readings on the integration of Christian faith
and social work practice, 3rd ed., Botsford, CT, North American Christians in Social
Work.
Myers, D. R., Wolfer, T. A., & Garland, D. R. (2008). Congregational service–learning
characteristics and volunteer faith development. Religious Education, 103 (3), 369-386.
Myers, D. R., Myers, S., & Sykes, C. (2008). Effective learner-centered strategies for teaching
adults: Using visual media to engage the adult learner. Gerontology and Geriatrics
Education, 29(3), 234-238.
Hugen, B., Wolfer, T. A., Garland, D. R., Myers, D. R., Sherwood, D. S., & Sheridan P. M.
(2006) Service and faith: The impact on faith of community ministry participation.
Review of Religious Research, 47 (4), 409-426.
Singletary, J. Harris, H., Myers, D., & Scales, L. (2006). Student narratives on social work as a
calling. Arête, 30 (1).
Myers, D., Roff, L. L., Harris, H. W., D. L. Klemmack, & Parker, M. W. (2005). Parent care
planning: An intergenerational model of intervention with two faith-based communities.
Journal of Religion, Spirituality, and Aging, 17, (1/2), 39-53.
Myers, D. R., Roff, L. L., Harris, H. W., Klemmack, D. L., & Parker, M. W. (2004). A feasibility
study of a parent care planning model with two faith-based communities. Journal of
Religion, Spirituality and Aging, 17(1/2), 41-57.
Myers, D. R., Roff, L. L., Harris, H. W., Klemmack, D. L., & Parker, M. W. (2004). A feasibility
study of a parent care planning model with two faith-Based communities. In M. Brennan
& D. Heiser (Eds.). Spiritual assessment and intervention with older adults: Current
directions and applications (pp. 39-53). Binghamton: The Haworth Press.
Myers, D. (2004). Caring with those who care. Mature Living Leadership Edition, September.
Myers, D. & Harris, H. W. (2004) Guest Editor. Family Ministry, 17, (4).
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Myers, D. R. (2003). Family caregiving, Christian compassion, and the dilemma of parental
autonomy. Christian Reflection 7, 83.
Hugen, B., Wolfer, T. A., Garland, D. R., Myers, D., Sherwood, D. A., & Sheridan, P. (2003).
Reconceptualizing faith and its relation to community ministry: A model of Christian
faith practices. Social Work & Christianity, 30, 234-255.
Myers, D. R. (2003). Transformational parent care ministry: A resource guide for congregations.
Family Ministry, 17(4), 11-34.
Parker, M., Rolf, L. L., Myers, D. R., Martin, J. A., Larimore, W. L., Klemmack, D., Allman, R.
M., Toseland, R. W., Fine, C., Campasi, L., Koenig, H. G., Cook, S., & Moore, F.
(2003). Parent care and religion: A faith-based model for caregiving readiness of
congregational members. Family Ministry, 17(4), 51-69.
Myers, D. & Harris, H. W. (2002). A response to: A slice of the sandwich generation. Journal of
Family Ministry, 16, 17-19.
Myers, D. R. & Hoffman, E. (2002). Why can’t they make this place more Jewish? In Scales, T.
L., Wolfer, T., Sherwood, D., Garland, D. R., Hugen, B., and Pittman, S. (Eds.)
Spirituality and Religion in Social Work Practice: Decision Cases with Teaching Notes.
New York: Council on Social Work Education Press.
Myers, D. R. (2000). How can I care when they don’t care: Congregational responses to the
caregiver with the older, depressed family member. Family Ministry, 14, 46-66.
Myers, D. R. and B. E. Dickerson. (1993). Life-threatening illness in the ‘old-old’ population: A
challenge in need of a response, pp. 95-110. In Thompson, L. M., et. al. (Eds.)
Perspectives on Life-Threatening Illness for Allied Health Sciences Professionals.
Binghamton, New York: Haworth Press.
Myers, D. R. and B. E. Dickerson. (1993). Life threatening illness in the ‘old-old’ population: A
challenge in need of a response. Loss Grief and Care, 7, (1&2), 95-110.
Myers, D. R. and B. E. Dickerson. (1991-1992) Nursing home care: Planning for the
possibilities; Designing meaningful grandparent roles in the ’90’s; An invitation to play
in the later years; Becoming more creative in the later years; Strengthening self-esteem
in the late years; When sadness turns to depression; Your role in crime prevention;
Rehabilitation: An important step towards quality living; Managing hearing loss in the
later years. Monthly articles in AB Touch (Southern Baptist Convention Annuity Board).
Myers, D. R. and B. E. Dickerson. (1990). Intergenerational interdependence among older, lowincome African American, Mexican American, and Anglo siblings. Family Perspective,
24, 3.
Myers, D. R., B. E Dickerson, W. Seelbach & S. Johnson-Dietz. (1990). A twenty-first century
challenge to higher education: Integrating the older person into academia, pp. 297-328.
In Sherron, R. H. & Lumsden, B. D. (Eds.) Introduction to Educational Gerontology.
New York: Hemisphere Publishing Corporation.
Myers, D. R. and B. E. Dickerson. (1990). Government publications: An untapped source of
information for ministry. NICA Newsletter, February.
Myers, D. R. (1990). Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Baylor University:
Ministerial gerontological education, Journal of Religion and Aging, 6, 103-122.
Myers, D. R. and B. E. Dickerson. (1989). The church in an aging society: Moving from an agespecific orientation to one of generational linkage, Southwestern Journal of Theology 31,
39-43.
Myers, D. R. and B. E. Dickerson. (1990). Growing older: Is the best really yet to be?; Becoming
a new creation; The ABC’s of life-long learning; Strengthening your bond with your
adult children; Friendship in later life; Brother and sisters as friends in later life; Health
and social services alternatives in later life: A key to independence; Gifts. Monthly
articles in AB Touch (Southern Baptist Convention Annuity Board).
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Myers, D. R. and B. E. Dickerson. (1988). The contributory and changing roles of older adults in
the church and synagogue, Educational Gerontology 14 (4), 303-14.
Myers, D. R. and B. E. Dickerson. (1984). Educational brokerage: A mechanism for establishing
elders as educators, Educational Gerontology 10 (5), 349-56.
PRESENTATIONS
Crow, J. R., Myers, D. R., Ellor, J., Dolan, S., Reese, S., & Morissette, S. (2013). Military
deployment as experienced by service- members, spouses, and parents of servicemembers: Similarities and differences. Paper presented at National Council on Family
Relations 2013 Conference, San Antonio, TX. November 8.
Crow, J., Ellor, J., Myers, D. R., Dolan, S., Morissette, S. & Reese, S. (2013). Social work
practice with parents of deployed service members. Paper presented at the
National Association of Social Workers-Texas Annual Meeting, Austin, TX.
September 1.
Kelley, K. F., Myers, D. R., Rogers, R. K., & LeCrone, H. H. (2013). Social work ethical
response to behavior challenges in long-term care. Paper presented at the National
Association of Social Workers-Texas Annual Meeting, Austin, TX. September 1.
Myers, D. R. (2013). Who will care with me? Congregational/community responses with
impoverished older persons. Audio conference for the National Association for
Christians in Social Work, February 11.
Myers, D. R., Rogers, R. K., LeCrone, H. H., & Kelley, K. F. (2013). Nursing facility social
work practice with family behavioral challenges. Paper presented at the National
Association of Social Workers-Texas Annual Meeting, Austin, TX. September 1.
Myers, D. R., Rogers, R. K., LeCrone, H. H., & Kelley, K. F. (2013). Nursing facility social
work and family behavioral challenges. Paper presented at the National Association
of Christians in Social Work Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA. October 19.
Myers, D. R. & Harris, H. W. (2013). Grief & ADHD in Children. Paper presented at the Council
on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Dallas, TX. November 1.
Myers, D., Crow, J., Ellor, J. W., Dolan, S., Morrissette, S., Reese, S., Rivers, F. Faith and
coping among parents of deployed service members. Paper presented at the National
Association of Christians in Social Work Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO. October 27,
2012
Myers, D., Crow, J., Ellor, J. W., Dolan, S., Morrissette, S., Reese, S., Rivers, F. Parental
adaptations to the military deployment cycle. Paper presented at the Gerontological
Society of America Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. November 16, 2012
Myers, D., Jones, V., & Lawrence, S. Will you care with me? Congregational/community
responses to vulnerable older persons. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of
NACSW, Pittsburg, PA, October 21, 2011
Myers, D. Ministry with boomers in the middle: Caring with parents and adult children.
Workshop presented at the Beckoning the Boomers conference for senior adult
leadership, Waco, Texas, September 9, 2011
Co-presented with Ellor, J. W., Crow, J., Dolan, S., Morrissette, S., Reese, S., et al. Walking
along side military families: Military Family Coping Project. Paper presented at the
annual meeting of NASW-Texas, Dallas, TX, October 8, 2011
Co-presented with Ellor, J. W., Dolan, S., Crow, J., Myers, D., Morrissette, S., Reese, S., et al.
Walking along side military families: Military Family Coping Project. Paper presented at
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the annual meeting of the Council for Social Work Education, Atlanta, GA, October 28,
2011
Co-presented with Ellor, J. W. Crow, J., Dolan, S., Morrissette, S., Reese, S., et al.
Intergenerational coping in times of military trauma. Paper presented at the annual
meeting of the American Society on Aging, San Francisco, CA, April 28, 2011
Co-presented with Ellor, J. W., Crow, J., Dolan, S., Reese, S., & Morissette, S. Walking
alongside returning war veterans and their families: Military Family Coping Project.
Paper presented at the 2010 NASW/Texas Annual Conference, Houston, Texas, October,
2010
Myers, D.R., Multigenerational family life in the longevity revolution. Kronzer Professorship
Lecture, September, 2010
Myers, D. R. (2009) Future trends and ministry directions. Presentation for the Senior Adult
Ministry Conclave of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma.
Myers, D. R. & H. W. Harris. (2008). Letting the light shine: Elluminate integrative seminars.
Poster presentation at the Baylor Technology showcase in Waco, Texas.
Wolfer, T. W., D. R. Garland & D. R. Myers. (2007). How congregational volunteers understand
evangelism and community ministry. Paper presentation at the Association For Research
on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.
Wolfer, T. W., D. R. Garland, & Myers, D. R. (2007). How congregational volunteers understand
evangelism and community ministry. Paper presentation at the National Association of
Christians in Social Work annual meeting in Dallas, Texas.
Myers, D. R. (2006). Mutuality and conflict in the parent and adult child relationship.
Distinguished Teacher Award address at the Association for Gerontology in Higher
Education annual meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Myers, D. R., H. W. Harris & J. W. Ellor. (2006). Alone, impoverished elders and guardianship:
Activating protective and humane responses. Paper presentation at the Council on Social
Work Education annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
Myers, D. R. (2006). Moving from teacher-centered to learner-centered environments in
gerontology and geriatrics education. Invited pre-conference presentation at the
Gerontological Society of America annual meeting, Dallas, Texas.
Myers, D. R. & Ellor, J.W. (2006) The call to care for caregivers. Workshop presentations for
Baptist General Convention of Texas Older Adult Ministry Program, Dallas & Houston,
Texas.
Garland, D. R., T. Wolfer & D. R. Myers. (2005). Outcomes of service in the lives of faithmotivated volunteers: Why community leaders need to care. Paper presentation at the
Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Volunteer Association in
Washington, D.C.
Myers, D. R., D. Garland & T. Wolfer. (2005) Self-reported outcomes of service in the lives of
congregational volunteers. Paper presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of
Religion annual convention, Rochester, New York.
Ellor, J. W., J. Oberly, & D. R. Myers. (2005). Religious and spiritual resources and mental
health in later life. Presentation at the Texas Conference on Aging in San Antonio,
Texas.
Myers, D. R. & J. W. Ellor. (2005). Enriching generational life in the congregation and the
community. Presentation for the Hand in Hand Conference, Dallas, Texas.
Myers, D. R., D. Garland & T. Wolfer. (2005). Congregational volunteers in community service
programs: What sustains motivates and limits involvement? Paper presentation for the
Society for Social Work Research in Miami, Florida.
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Myers, D. R. (2005). Older congregational volunteers and community service: What motivates,
sustains, and limits involvement? Presentation for the Council on Social Work Education
annual meeting in New Your, New York.
Myers, D. R. (2005). Older congregational volunteers and community service: What motivates,
sustains, and limits involvement? Paper presentation at the Council on Social Work
Education, New York, New York.
Myers, D. R., J. W. Ellor & H. Harris. (2005). Religion, faith, and spirituality in professional
practice curricula. Presentation for the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education
annual meeting in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Myers, D. R. & J. W. Ellor. (2005). Presentation for the Texas Conference on Aging meeting in
San Antonio, Texas.
Ellor, J. W. & D. R. Myers. (2005) Ministry with baby boomers. Workshop for Baptist General
Convention of Texas, Older Adult Ministry Program, Tallowood Baptist Church,
Houston, Texas.
Myers, D. R., D. Garland & T. Wolfer. (2004). The context and motivations of congregational
volunteers in community service programs. Paper presentation for the Association for
Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action annual meeting in Los
Angeles, California.
Garland, D., & Wolfer, T. A., Myers, D., Sheridan, P, & Sherwood, D. (2004). Understanding
faith-motivated volunteerism: How a four-site research team used ATLAS.ti to develop
grounded theory. Paper presented at the Society for Social Work and Research annual
meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Wolfer, T. A., & Myers, D. (2004). Promoting the transformation of volunteers’ faith. Paper
presented at annual convention of the North American Association of Christians in
Social Work, Arlington, Virginia.
Myers, D. R. & H. Harris. (2004). Older persons as agents of gerontological educational
transformation. Paper presentation for the Council on Social Work Education National
Gerontology Conference in Anaheim, California.
Myers, D. R. (2004). Transformational parent care ministry: Caring for those who care at the end
of life. Presentation for the Association of Baptist Ministries with the Aged, New
Orleans, Louisiana.
Myers, D. R. (2004). How can I care when they don’t care: Empathic responses with depressed
elders for caregivers and congregations. Presentation for the Association of Baptist
Ministries with the Aged, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Myers, D. R. & H. Harris. (2004). Intergenerational ministry, senior adult minister leadership
seminar. Presentation for the Baptist General Convention of Texas, in Dallas, Texas.
Myers, D. R. (2004). Older adults as congregational volunteers: The impact of service on faith,
values, and organizational life. Paper presentation for Scholars’ Day, Baylor University,
Waco, Texas.
Myers, D. R. (2004). Sustainability of geroenrichment initiatives. Paper presentation for the
Geriatric Enrichment Grant Program Directors Meeting at the Council on Social Work
Education annual meeting , Los Angeles, California.
Sherwood, D., Myers, D., Hugen, B., Garland, D., Sheridan, P., & Wolfer T. (2003). Social work
and congregational responses to community need: Developing models and placements.
Paper presented at the Council on Social Work Education annual meeting in Atlanta,
Georgia.
Myers, D. R. (2003). Energizing generational vitality in the older adult child-older parent
relationship. Presentation for the Hand In Hand Conference: Family, Church, and
Community. Center for Family and Community Ministry, School of Social Work, Baylor
University. Waco, Texas.
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Myers, D. R. & H. Harris. (2003). The parent care revolution: Implications for social work and
congregations. Paper presentation for the North American Association of Christians in
Social Work annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky.
Myers, D. R. & C. Bransen. (2003). Gerontological enrichment of the social work curriculum.
Paper presentation for the North American Association of Christians in Social Work
annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky.
Myers, D. R. & H. Harris. (2003). Called to care. Presentation for the Texas Conference on
Aging in Dallas, Texas.
Myers, D. R., L. L. Roff, D. L. Klemmack, & M. W. Parker. (2003). Honoring mother and father:
A faith-based model of intervention to prepare adult children and their families for
caregiving. Paper presentation for the Gerontological Society of America annual meeting
in San Diego, California.
Myers, D. R., D. Garland, D. Sherwood, B. Hugen, P. Sheridan, and T. Wolfer. (2002). Effective
leadership of faith-motivated volunteers in community service programs. Paper
presentation for the Council on Social Work Education annual meeting in Nashville,
Tennessee.
Myers, D. R., T. Wolfer, B. Hugen, D. Garland, and P. Sheridan. (2002). Social work and
congregational responses to community need: developing a field placement model. Paper
presentation at the North American Association of Christians in Social Work annual
conference, in Rochester, New York.
Myers, D. R., B. Hugen, T. Wolfer, and D. Garland. (2002). Service and faith: the impact on
Christian faith of community ministry participation. Paper presentation at the Society for
the Scientific Study of Religion annual conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Myers, D. R., D. R. Garland, T. Wolfer, D. Sherwood, P. Sheridan & B. Hugen. (2002).
Activating and motivating faith-motivated volunteers. Paper presentation at the National
Association of Social Workers/Texas, annual meeting in Austin, Texas.
Myers, D. R. (2001). Profiles of family in later life. Presentation for the Texas Education Agency
Professional Development Conference in Dallas, Texas.
Myers, D. R. (2001). Congregational responses to the mental health challenges of later life.
Presentation for the Hand in Hand Conference: Family, Church, and Community. Center
for Family and Community Ministry, School of Social Work, Baylor University. Waco,
Texas.
Hugen, B., T. Wolfer, D. Garland & D. R. Myers. (2001). Research for practice with faith-based
organizations and congregations. National Association of Christians in Social Work
annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
Hugen, B., T. Wolfer, D. Garland & D. R. Myers. (2001). Effective leadership of faith-motivated
volunteers in community ministries. National Association of Christians in Social Work
annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
Myers, D. R. (2000). Caregiving in later life. Presentation for the Association of Baptist
Ministries with the Aged annual meeting in Dallas, Texas.
Myers, D. R. & B. E. Dickerson. (1998). A need for paradigm-busting: Moving from age
categories to linking generations in religious settings. Paper presentation for the
American Society on Aging annual meeting in San Francisco, California.
Myers, D. R., B. E. Dickerson, H. LeCrone & C. Gardner (1998) Will the real gerontological
counselor please stand up: Common ground and turfism among licensed professional
counselors, social workers and psychologists. Paper presentation at the American Society
on Aging annual meeting in San Francisco, California.
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Myers, D. R. (1998). Effective fundraising in the corporate and foundation marketplace. Paper
presentation at the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education annual meeting in
Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Myers, D. R. (1998). Fundraising in private and independent sectors. Paper presentation for the
Southern Gerontological Society annual meeting in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Myers, D. R. (1998). Energizing generational vitality in the adult child-older parent relationship.
Presentation for the National Wellness Institute annual meeting in Stephens Point,
Wisconsin.
Myers, D. R. & B. E. Dickerson. (1997). Gerontological career preparation within secondary
education: A new frontier for innovation. Presentation for the Association for
Gerontology in Higher Education annual meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.
Myers, D. R. & B. E. Dickerson. (1997). Clinical gerontology: A critical review of an innovation
in graduate geriatric education. Presentation for the Association for Gerontology in
Higher Education annual meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.
Myers, D. R., G. Dyer, M. Madlem & N. Goodloe. (1997). Wellness education for undergraduate
curriculum. Presentation at the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance annual meeting in Austin, Texas
Myers, D. R. (1997). Profiles of American elders: A primer on aging, family relations and
gerontology career paths. Presentation at the Professional Development Conference,
Family and Consumer Sciences, Baylor University, Waco, Texas.
Myers, D. R. (1997). Innovations in ministry with older persons. Presentation for the Kellogg
Lectures at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas.
Myers, D. R. (1997). Finishing well: Markers of emotional vitality in the later years. Presentation
for the Kellogg Lectures at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth,
Texas.
Myers, D. R. (1997). Parenting adult children: New thoughts about an overlooked subject.
Presentation for the Kellogg Lectures at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary,
Fort Worth, Texas.
Myers, D. R. (1997). The church: A problem-solving resource for the vulnerable elderly.
Presentation for the East Texas Regional Elder Awareness Training Conference in
Nacogdoches, Texas
Myers, D. R. (1996) Joys and challenges of Christian grandparenting. Presentation for the
Christian and Missionary Alliance Primetime conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Myers, D. R. (1996) Innovative ministries for older persons in transition. Presentation for the
Christian and Missionary Alliance Primetime conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Myers, D. R. (1996). Volunteers are made, not born. Presentation for the Texas Federation of
Women’s Clubs, Capitol District, board meeting and spring convention in Austin, Texas.
Myers, D. R. & B. E. Dickerson. (1996). A demographic analysis of the agedness of states. Paper
presentation for the Southwest Society on Aging annual meeting in Little Rock,
Arkansas.
Myers, D. R. & B. E. Dickerson. (1996). The rural church as a resource for the vulnerable elder.
Paper presentation for the Southwest Society on Aging annual meeting in Little Rock,
Arkansas.
Myers, D. R. (1988). The international student in a nondegree program: A new dimension for
gerontological education. Paper presentation at the Association for Gerontology in
Higher Education annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
Myers, D. R. (1987). Counseling senior adults. Workshop presentation on Developing Ministries
with/for Older Adults at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, Texas.
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Myers, D. R. & B. E. Dickerson. (1987). Life-threatening illness in the old-old population: A
challenge in need of a response. Paper presentation at the Foundation of Thanatology
annual meeting at Columbia University, New York, New York.
Myers, D. R., B. E. Dickerson, & Y. M. Lozano. (1987). The growing number of older
probationers: A challenge to the aging network. Paper presentation at the Southwest
Society on Aging annual meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Myers, D. R., B. E. Dickerson & L. Coleman (1987). Innovations in continuing gerontological
education for religious leaders. Paper presentation for the Association for Gerontology in
Higher Education annual meeting in Boston, Massachusetts.
Myers, D. R., B. E. Dickerson, H. W. Osborne, & J. Moses-Nickum. (1986). Prison life and the
older incarcerated woman: Implications for public policy makers. Paper presentation for
the Gerontological Society of America annual meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
Myers, D. R. (1986). Care management: Should we become involved? Paper presentation for the
Texas Alliance of Information and Referral Services annual meeting in Austin, Texas.
Myers, D. R. & B. E. Dickerson. (1986). Trends in licensure requirements for professional
counselors: Issues and implications for gerontological education. Paper presentation for
the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education annual meeting in Atlanta,
Georgia.
Myers, D. R. & B. E. Dickerson (1986). An investigation of state requirements for professional
counselors and their implications for practicing gerontologists. Paper presentation for the
American Society on Aging annual meeting in San Francisco, California.
Myers, D. R. (1986). Presentation for the Senior Adult Leadership Conference of the Christian
Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
Myers, D. R. (1986). Ministry with older adults. Presentation for the Southern Baptist
Association for Ministries with the Aging, Texas Chapter, annual meeting in Dallas,
Texas.
Myers, D. R. (1986). What makes senior adults tick?. Presentation for the Southern Baptist
Association for Ministries with the Aging, Texas Chapter, annual meeting in Dallas,
Texas.
Myers, D. R. (1986). Adult children and older parents. Presentation for Trinity Baptist Church in
Kerrville, Texas.
Myers, D. R. (1986). Seminar for senior adults. Presentation for First Baptist Church of Sulphur
Springs, Texas.
Myers, D. R. (1986). Working creatively with disabilities in the aged. Presentation for the Images
of Aging Conference at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth,
Texas.
Myers, D. R. (1986). Ministry with older adults. Presentation for the North American
Association of Christians in Social Work annual meeting in Arlington, Texas.
Myers, D. R. (1985). Ethnicity as a resource in day activity programs: How can this be achieved?
Paper presentation for the Southwestern Social Science Association annual meeting in
Houston, Texas.
Myers, D. R. & B. E. Dickerson. (1985). Sibling relationships in later life: A tri-ethnic
comparison. Paper presentation for the Gerontological Society of America annual
meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Myers, D. R. (1985). Lecture for Seminar on Aging for the Southern Baptist Sunday School
Board in Atlanta, Georgia.
Myers, D. R. (1985). Dealing with aging parents. Presentation for the Arizona Baptist
Convention at Grand Canyon College, Phoenix, Arizona.
Myers, D. R. (1985). Presentation for the Senior Adult Leadership Conference of the Christian
Life Commission of the Baptist General Convention of Texas.
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Myers, D. R. (1985). Ministry with older persons. Presentation for the Southern Baptist Social
Service Association annual meeting.
Myers, D. R. & B. E. Dickerson (1985). Presentation for the Senior Adult Conference at First
Baptist Church in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Myers, D. R. & B. E. Dickerson. (1984). A tri-ethnic study of the nature of kinship solidarity
between older persons and their families. Paper presentation for the Gerontological
Society of America annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
Myers, D. R., B. E. Dickerson & J. Williams. (1984). Developing reciprocal relationships among
colleges, universities and seminaries interested in gerontological education: A case study
of one religious group’s effort. Paper presentation for the Association for Gerontology in
Higher Education annual meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Myers, D. R. (1984). Older parents and the opportunities and dilemmas of their children.
Workshop presentation for the First Methodist Church, Waco, Texas.
Myers, D. R., W. Olbrich & B. E. Dickerson. (1984). Budget cutbacks in government
information services: Implications for the aging network. Paper presentation for the
Southwest Society on Aging annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
Myers, D. R., B. E. Dickerson & S. Brown. (1984). Three innovative approaches utilizing
religious organizations working with the elderly. Paper presentation for the Southwest
Society on Aging annual meeting in San Antonio, Texas.
Myers, D. R. & B. E. Dickerson. (1984). Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act.
Presentation for the Southern Baptist Association of Ministries with the Aging annual
meeting.
Myers, D. R. & B. E. Dickerson.(1984). Presentation for Conference for Senior Adults in Belize
City, Belize.
Myers, D. R. (1983). Social work professionalism and self-expression at work. Paper
presentation for the National Association of Social Work, Texas State Chapter, annual
meeting in Austin, Texas.
Myers, D. R. & B. E. Dickerson. (1983). What happens now? One state’s response to the 1981
White House Conference on Aging. Paper presentation for the Southwest Society on
Aging annual meeting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Myers, D. R. (1983). The family as a resource. Presentation for the Regis/St. Elizabeth Center
annual conference in Waco, Texas.
Myers, D. R., B. E. Dickerson & W. Olbrich. (1983). Possibilities and issues in the utilizations of
secondary data in estimating the need for Title III services. Paper presentation for the
Southwest Society on Aging annual meeting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Myers, D. R. (1983). Adult children and older parents. Presentation for the Lay Academy of
Central Christian Church, Waco, Texas.
Myers, D. R. & B. E. Dickerson. (1983). Leadership roles for the older adult in higher education.
Paper presentation for the Southwest Society on Aging annual meeting in Baton Rouge,
Louisiana.
Myers, D. R. (1983). A computer-based approach to the management of individualized programs
for disabled older persons. Paper presentation for the Southwestern Social Science
Association in Houston, Texas.
Myers, D. R. & B. E. Dickerson. (1983). Presentation for senior adult retreat for South Main
Baptist Church in Houston, Texas.
Myers, D. R. & R. King. (1983). Social work in the computer age. Workshop presentation for the
North American Association of Christians in Social Work annual meeting in Arlington,
Texas.
Myers, D. R. (1982). Social work identity in MH-MR. Paper presentation for the Texas
Department of Mental Health-Mental Retardation in Austin, Texas.
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Myers, D. R. (1982). Psychological aspects of care for the aged. Presentation for McLennan
Community College in Waco, Texas.
Myers, D. R. (1981). The use of secondary data in needs assessment. Paper presentation for the
Southwest Society on Aging annual meeting in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Myers, D. R. (1981). Protective services for the elderly. Workshop presentation for the Texas
Department of Human Services.
Myers, D. R. (1981). Ethical issues in care of the elderly. Workshop presentation for the Texas
Department of Human Services.
Myers, D. R. (1981). Interviewing skills. Workshop presentation for the Texas Department of
Human Services.
Myers, D. R. (1980). Issues in and models of the evaluation of social work faculty. Paper
presentation for the Council on Social Work Education annual meeting in Los Angeles,
California.
Myers, D. R. (1980). Case management and time management. Workshop presentation for the
Texas Department of Corrections.
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