Tovar Molly - CV - Brown School Website 10.2016-2

314-935-7767 W ◦ mtovar@wustl.edu EDUCATION 1997 Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Doctor of Higher Education & Administration Major: Educational Administration and Higher Educa

Molly Tovar, Ed.D

314-935-7767 (W) ◦ mtovar@wustl.edu

EDUCATION

1997

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Doctor of Higher Education & Administration

Major: Educational Administration and Higher Education

Dissertation: A Study of Institutional Change: One Community College in Oklahoma as It Encounters an Increasing Native American Student Population

1982

Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK

Master of Arts

Major: Teacher Education

1978

University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI

Bachelor of Science

Major: Vocational Rehabilitation; Minor: Certification in Special Education

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

2014–Present

Professor of Practice, Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St Louis

2014–Present

Faculty Director of Native Assets, Center for Social Development, Brown School of Social Work,

Washington University in St Louis

2014–Present

Associate Editor, Washington University Journal of American Indian & Alaskan Native Health, Washington University in St Louis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2010–Present

Director, Kathryn M Buder Center for American Indian Studies & Professor of Practice, St Louis,

MO

Oversee the goals and mission of the American Indian scholarship program at Washington University’s Brown School with a combined annual budget of approximately $750,000 Procurement of external funding in 2014 is approximately $710,505 Key responsibilities include recruitment and retention of qualified American Indian scholars from sixty one tribes representing twenty nine states, management of grant funding, and supervision and evaluation of support staff Provide academic, professional, and financial support to current scholars; assist with curriculum development and research initiatives;

maintain relationships with program alumni; and collaborate with other centers within the School of Social Work, Medical School, and the St Louis community Oversee organization and execution of annual Pow Wow with a budget of $30,000 that attracts audiences of 5,000 guests Represent the Buder Center on university, community, state, and national committees and conferences, and facilitate

practicum placements in Indian Country

2006–2008

Director of Leadership Programs, Bill & Melinda Gates Millennium Scholars Program, Fairfax, VA

Managed leadership program in close collaboration with Gates Millennium Scholars Partner

organizations: the American Indian Graduate Center Scholars, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, the Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund, and the United Negro College Fund Headquarters

Working with a combined budget of 1.2 million, oversaw the fulfillment of the objectives and mission of the program such as: increasing the caliber of scholar pool and outreach by managing programs to engage scholars, maintaining sound financial and operational control, improving constituent satisfaction levels, maintaining a high level of scholar success, and enhancing nationwide awareness of the Gates Millennium Scholars program

2001–2006

Chief Operating Officer, American Indian Graduate Center, Albuquerque, NM

Led the implementation of the American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) programs with a combined annual budget of approximately $5.1 million in scholarships and fellowships and $745,000 in operating expenses Supervised and evaluated program staff; served as a management team member in decision making and program development; along with Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, provided full compliance to conditions and

requirements of grantors, including federal agencies, corporations, foundations and individuals; served

as spokesperson for the organization with regard to scholarship programs; promoted AIGC and GMS through participation in national, regional and local conferences and events; and acted as Corporate Officer and program liaison to the Board of Directors

1999–2001

Associate Vice Provost for Student Services, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK

Oversaw all operations of the Health Sciences Center Office of Student Services including recruitment, student academic services, student organizations, and multicultural affairs Developed and implemented

a campus student diversity plan at the department, program, and college levels Maintained a close working relationship between the Office of Student Services and all college/department-based student services units; coordinated the activities and functions of the Office of Student Services with special programs within the office; and coordinated student recruitment/retention activities Represented the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center on university, community, state and national

committees, boards, and organizations related to student affairs; and advised the Vice Provost for

Academic and Student Affairs on matters of concern

1996–1999

Director, Student Academic Services, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

In the Graduate College, developed and administered a university-wide program for graduate students including a comprehensive minority recruitment plan and a complex financial aid program for graduate students including approximately $3,700,000 in various types of fee waivers and scholarships Developed and administered special programs such as visitation days and “How to Apply to Graduate School” initiatives; assisted in developing and implementing recruitment and retention programs for graduate students; served as co-advisor to the Graduate Student Association and Minority Graduate Student Association; and advised students Represented the Graduate College on student related issues, proposal writing, and the administration of admissions

FELLOWSHIPS

International Women Forum Leadership Fellow at Harvard University & Cambridge University, 2002 Oklahoma State Regents Doctoral Study Grant Fellow, 1991-1995

SELECTED AWARDS

Washington University in St Louis, Brown School of Social Work

Outstanding Staff Award, 2012

The Gates Millennium Scholars/The United Negro College Fund, Inc

Outstanding Leadership Team Award, 2008

Dwight D Eisenhower Teacher Education Program, Washington, DC, 2001

Outstanding K-12 Curriculum Development for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics National Council of Graduate Schools, Washington DC, 1997-98

Peterson Award for Innovative Programs to Enhance Diversity, Oklahoma State University, 1997-98 Paradox Consulting, Fairfax, Oklahoma

Outstanding Oklahoma Native American Leadership Award, 1997

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

Hispanic Faculty and Staff Award – Outstanding Administrator, 1997

GRANTS AWARDED

Grant (3-year) from Human Resources and Services Administration: Behavioral Health Workforce

Education and Training for Professionals (HRSA-14-077) Title: Social Workers Advancing through Grounded Education (SAGE): Building Capacity for Mental and Behavioral Health in American Indian Country Three-year grant 2014–2017 Total $710,505 Role: Co-Investigator

Program Grant, Diversity and Inclusion Grant, Washington University in St Louis Provost’s Office, 2014, with David Patterson, $6,650 To enhance knowledge of American Indian history as it relates to LGBT culture and values

Program Grant, Diversity and Inclusion Grant, Washington University in St Louis Provost’s Office, 2012, with Michael Sherraden, $18,113 Interdisciplinary leadership summit to foster diversity and cultural competency among Washington University in St Louis faculty, staff, and students

Program Grant, William Randolph Hearst Foundation, 2011, with Theresa Menk, $100,000 To support students seeking dual degrees in public health and social work whose interests is working in Indian Country

Program Grant, AMB Foundation, 2011, with Theresa Menk, $5,000 To support the culture and amplify the voices of American Indian communities in St Louis and across the nation by hosting a pow wow Supplemental Grant for Implementation of Metrics Goals, Gates Millennium Scholarship Program, 2004–

2005, $2,000,000

Program Grant, Accenture American Indian Scholarship Fund, 2003, with Joan Currier, $113,000

To provide scholarship to American Indian students seeking a degree in business fields

Program Grant, “Women of Vision Phase I & II: Investing in the Future of New Mexico’s Women

Leaders,” New Mexico Women’s Foundation, 2002-03, $4,000

Program Grant for Science Scholars; OUHSC Summer Academy in the Health Sciences, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education-Oklahoma Principals, 2002, $41,952

Program Grant, “OUHSC Preparing Teachers for the New Millennium: Integrating Multicultural

Components in a Mathematics and Science Inquiry Based Curriculum,” Oklahoma State Regents for

Research Grant, “Bringing the Past and the Future: Science, Mathematics, and Technology of Traditional Cultures,” Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education-Oklahoma Principals, 1999–2002,

Co-Principal Investigator, $360,000

Research Grant, “Summer Academy in Problem Solving,” Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education-Oklahoma Principals, 1998–1999, Co-Principal Investigator, $120,000

GRANT REVIEWER

South Dakota University

Reviewed a comprehensive analysis of the multicultural environment at the University, 2000

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education,

Evaluated proposals for the Dwight D Eisenhower Mathematics and Science State Curriculum

Frameworks Grant program, 1997–2000

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

Evaluated proposals for State Summer Academies, 1998–1999

TEACHING

2014-16, Leadership Development and Evaluation in Indian Country, Washington University in St Louis, Brown School of Social Work

1999, Ph.D Graduate Course: Multicultural Counseling, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

1996, Freshman Orientation, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK

SELECTED ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS

Schuermann, C., Tovar, M., & Patterson, D.A (2016) A future of Native students: From victimization to value to victory

Patterson, D.A., Tovar, M., Thompson, K., Ishcomer, J., Kreuter, M., Caburnay, C., & Boyum, S (2016) Speaking out about physical harms from tobacco use: Response to graphic warning labels among

American Indian/Alaska Native communities BMJ Open 2016; 6:3

Tovar, M., Patterson, D.A., & Stevens, J (2016) Toward a culturally informed rehabilitation treatment model for American Indian/Alaska Native veterans Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation – Special Issue, 14, 3, 163-175

Patterson, D.A., VanZile-Tamsen, C., Black, J., Billiot, S., & Tovar, M (2016) The impact of disabilities and other physical health issues on academic outcomes among American Indian and Alaskan Native College Students: An exploratory analysis Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation – Special Issue, 14,

208-221

Black, J., Wheeler, N., & Tovar, M (2016) Understanding the challenges to providing disability services and rehabilitation in rural Alaska: where do we go from here? Journal of Social Work in Disability and

Rehabilitation – Special Issue

Tovar, M., Patterson, D.A & Lewis, J Native American elders (2015) In B Berkman (Ed.), Handbook of Social Work in Health and Aging New York: Oxford University Press

Tovar, M., & Kastelic, S (2015, Spring) A Journey We've Taken Together Reflections: Narratives of

Professional Helping, 21(2), 45-48

Tovar, M (2015, Spring) Honoring a Vision: The Kathryn M Buder Center for American Indian Studies Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping, 21(2), 37-44

Barusch, A., Tovar M and Golden, T., (2014) Financial Capability and Asset Holding in Later Life: A Life Course Perspective Oxford: Oxford University Press

Patterson, D.A., VanZile-Tamsen, C., Black, J., Billiot, S., & Tovar, M (2013) A comparison of

self-reported physical health and health conditions of American Indian/Alaskan Natives to other college students Journal of Community Health, 38(6), 1090–1097

Tovar, M., Wheeler, N., & Nord, J (2011) A Cup of Cappuccino for the Entrepreneurial Spirit: American Indian Women Stillwater, OK: Nord Enterprises

Tovar, M., & Vallo, M (2002) Dreaming to achieve: Rainerism at work The American Indian Graduate, Spring,

9–11

Tovar, M (1999) Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education, ERIC Clearinghouse, Resources in Education

(RIE)

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS SUPPORTING AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Tovar, M (2005) A Guide to Preparing for College for American Indian Students Albuquerque, NM: American

Indian Graduate Center

Tovar, M (2011) Getting In: Tips for Students Applying to Graduate School St Louis, MO: Washington

University in St Louis

SELECTED CONFERENCE PAPERS

Enhancing Campus Diversity

Tovar, M (2016) Increasing Awareness and Knowledge of Native Foods and Approaches to Wellness on a University Campus Annual Conference on Native American Nutrition, Prior Lake, MN

Tovar, M., Black, J., & Billiot, S (2013) Elements of Indigenous Research: A Guide for IRB American

Indian/Alaska Native Social Work Educators Meeting, Dallas, TX

Black, J., Wagner, K., & Tovar, M (2011) Asset Building in Native Communities: New Directions for Practice, Policy, and Research Society for Social Work and Research Conference, Tampa, FL

Tovar, M (2003) Resources for Achieving Diversity, panel facilitation at annual meeting of the Conference of

Southern Graduate Schools, Tampa, FL

Tovar, M (2002) Designing Your Internship Proposal: Understanding the Nature of Indian Communities Presentation

at the Applied Experience in Psychology for Native American Undergraduate & Graduate students, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

Tovar, M., & Peakhart, D (2001) Curriculum Development: Methods and Materials; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Presentation at American Indian Teacher Training, Oklahoma City University,

Oklahoma City, OK

Tovar, M (2000) Campus Diversity Presentation at the Oklahoma Association for the Improvement of

Developmental Education Conference, Cameron University, Lawton, OK

Tovar, M (2000) How to Build a Diversity Plan Presentation at the North Carolina Graduate Deans Meeting,

Appalachian State University Boone, NC

Tovar, M (2000) Enhancing Graduate Student Diversity and How Graduate Students Can Make A Difference

National Association of Graduate and Professional Student Association national meeting, Nashville,

TN

Tovar, M (2000) How to Build and Implement a Comprehensive Diversity Plan Presentation at the National

Conference on Multicultural Affairs, San Antonio, TX

Tovar, M (2000) Developing Partnership Programs and Linkages with Diverse Organizations Presentation at the

Retention in Education for Today’s American Indian Nations (RETAIN) Conference, British Columbia, Canada

Tovar, M (2000) Preparing Teachers for the Next Millennium Presentation at the National Conference on Adult

Learners, Atlanta, GA

Powell, W B., & Tovar, M (2000) Building Diversity at Predominately White Institutions Presentation at the

Conference of Southern Graduate Schools, Nashville, TN

Tovar, M., & Powell, W B (2000) Understanding and Implementing Diversity within the Academy Featured

speaker at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln and Omaha

Tovar, M., & Powell, W B (1999) A Comprehensive Plan for Enhancing Diversity at Predominately White

Institutions Keynote address at the People of Color Conference, Lincoln, NE

Powell, W B., & Tovar, M (1999) Preparing Teachers for the Next Millennium – Integrating Multicultural

Components in an Inquiry – Based Curriculum for Mathematics and Science Presentation at Retention in

Education for Today’s American Indian Nations (RETAIN) Conference, University of Arizona,

Phoenix, AZ

Tovar, M (1998) Graduate Plan to Enhance Diversity Presentation at Connecting the Circle Conference,

University of Kansas-Lawrence, KS

Tovar, M., & Powell, W B (1998) Enhancing Diversity in Higher Education Annual Meeting of the Oklahoma

Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, Fountainhead, OK

Powell, W B., & Tovar, M (1997) The Graduate Plan for Enhancing Diversity: A Comprehensive Approach for the Inclusion of Minorities in Graduate Programs Presentation at the 13th Annual Access & Equity Recruitment and Retention Conference, San Antonio, TX

Tovar, M., & Powell, W B (1997) Graduate Plan to Enhance Diversity in a State with a Large Native American Population Presentation at the National Conference for Retention in Education for Today’s American

Indian Nations (RETAIN), Tempe, AZ

Powell, W B., & Tovar, M (1997) The Graduate Plan for Enhancing Diversity: A Comprehensive Approach for the Inclusion of Minorities in Graduate Programs Presentation at the Council of Graduate Schools Peterson’s

Award, Washington, DC

Leadership

Tovar, M (2011) Nurturing and Empowering Our Communities through Leadership American Indian Women of

Proud Nations Conference, Pembroke, NC

Tovar, M (2009) Developing New Leadership Patterns in Difficult Times 19th Annual Women’s Leadership

Conference, Tulsa, OK Keynote address

Tovar, M (2007) Study Abroad Native American Financial Services Association Washington, DC May

2007

Tovar, M (2007) University of Phoenix…Selling or Serving? Native American Executive Symposium Phoenix,

AZ March 2007

Tovar, M (2006) Fellowship Roundtable Council of Graduate Schools May 2006 Washington, DC

Tovar, M (2003) Leadership in the Arts, presented at the ATLATL Native Arts Leadership Initiative,

Albuquerque, NM

Tovar, M (2002) A College Journey: Building Tomorrow’s American Indian Leaders through Education Presentation

at the annual convention of the National Indian Education Association, Albuquerque, NM

Retention and Development

Tovar, M (2006) The Business of Education Southern Regional Education Board FL

Tovar, M (2004) Pathways to the Ph.D., New Mexico Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate,

Albuquerque, NM

Tovar, M (2004) Status of Health and Safety among American Indian and Alaska Native Students Princeton NJ:

Educational Testing Service

Tovar, M (2002) Role Models for Minority High School Students Presentation at the 15th Annual Diversity in Mentoring Conference, Fort Worth, TX April 2002

Tovar, M (2002) “How to Give an Effective Presentation.” Presentation at the University of New Mexico Native

American Program, Engineering Annex

Tovar, M (2000) Counseling the Native American Student for Higher Education Presentation at Riverside Indian

School, Anadarko, OK

Tovar, M., & Powell, W B (1999) Creating a Learning Environment for American Indian Students Presentation at

the Newkirk Public School System, Professional Development Seminar, Newkirk, OK

Tovar, M (1997) Academic Support for American Indian Students Presentation at the American Indian Higher

Education Forum, Norman, OK

Student Recruitment

Tovar, M., & Heppler, M (2010) Preparing for Graduate Education Ronald McNair Heartland Research

Conference, Kansas City, KS

Tovar, M (2007) Advising and Effectively Managing Donor Scholarship Funds National Student Personnel

Association, Portland, ME

Tovar, M (2007) The Gates Millennium Scholars Program West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities

Atlanta, GA May 2007

Tovar, M (2006) “Gates Millennium Scholarship” The Association of American Indian Physicians

American University, Washington D.C

Tovar, M (2004) “Gates Millennium Scholarship”, Big XII Conference, University of Oklahoma – Norman,

OK

Tovar, M (2002) Submitting a Competitive Application Presentation at the American Indian Educational

Opportunities (AIEO) Conference, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Tovar, M (2002) Assisting the American Indian Students in Completing Competitive Applications Keynote speech at

the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh-Enhancing the Lives of Our Future Leaders Conference

Tovar, M & Hill N (2002) Scholarships for Native American Indians Presentation at United South and Eastern

Tribes, Inc (USET) Impact Week, Washington, DC

Tovar, M., & Powell, W B (1999) American Indians into Psychology Presentation at the Retention in

Education for Today’s American Indian Nations (RETAIN) Conference, University of Arizona,

Phoenix AZ

Tovar, M., & Powell, W B (1998) American Indians into Psychology Presentation at the Retention in

Education for Today’s American Indian Nations (RETAIN) Conference, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ

Tovar, M., & Powell, W B (1998) Counseling Native American Students on How to Prepare for Graduate and Professional Programs, RETAIN Conference, Northern Arizona University

Tovar, M (1998) American Indians to Psychology Presentation at the National Conference on Race & Ethnicity

in American Higher Education, Denver, CO

Tovar, M (1998) Integrating Multicultural Components in an Inquiry-Based Curriculum for Mathematics and Science

Presentation at the National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education, Denver,

CO

Tovar, M., & Miville, M (1997) How to Apply to Graduate School Presentation at Prairie View A&M

University, Psychology Classes, Prairie View, TX

Tovar, M., & Miville, M (1997) How to Apply to Graduate School Presentation at Our Lady of the Lake

University, Psychology Class, San Antonio, TX

Tovar, M., & Powell, W B (1997) Counseling Native American Students on How to Prepare for Graduate and Professional Schools Presentation at Northeastern Oklahoma State University, Tahlequah, OK

SELECTED SERVICE TO WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST LOUIS

American Indian Student Association, Co-Advisor

Biology and Biomedical Sciences Diversity Steering Committee

Breast Cancer Community Partnership (BCaP)

Brown School of Social Work Diversity Task Force, Co-Chair

Chancellor’s Graduate Fellowship Program Selection Committee

Field Advisory Committee for the Brown School Violence and Injury Concentration and Certificate

Program for the Elimination of Cancer Disparities Diversity Committee (PECaD)

Provost Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Committee

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS

Focus St Louis (Executive Board Member), 2015-present

American Indian/Alaska Native Social Workers in Education Association (Member), 2011-Present

Cahokia Mounds Museum Society (Member), 2011-Present

Diversity Awareness Partnership, St Louis, MO (Member), 2011-Present

National Indian Child Welfare Association (Member), 2011-Present

Council for Social Work in Education (Member), 2010–Present

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, St Louis, MO (Member), 2010–Present

Missouri Women’s Forum (Member), 2010-Present

National Indian Education Association (Member), 2010–Present

Native Women’s Care Circle, St Louis, MO (Member), 2010–Present

Southwest Youth Services, Inc., Albuquerque, NM (Board of Directors), 2009–2014

National Museum of American Indian (Member), 2009-Present

Red Earth, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK (Education Committee), 2009–Present

International Women’s Forum (Member), 2002–Present