Tonya Ricklefs
- Contact
- Benton HallRoom 408B1700 SW College AveTopeka, KS 66621-1117785.670.1618
- Degrees & Certifications
- Washburn University, Certificate
- Washburn University, Bachelor of Applied Science
- Washburn University, Master of Social Work
- Kansas State University, Doctor of Philosophy
- Washburn University, Associate of Applied Science
- Academic History
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Nov 2015
PhD College of Human Ecology - Family Studies and Human ServicesKansas State University, Manhattan, KS May 2014
Graduate Certificate in Conflict ResolutionWashburn University, Topeka, KS May 2011
Master of Social WorkWashburn University, Topeka, KS May 2000
Bachelor of Applied Studies – Human ServicesWashburn University, Topeka, KS May 1998
Associates of Arts – Human ServicesWashburn University, Topeka, KS May 1998
Certificate in Mental Health Technology
- Teaching
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- SW 350 A, Social Policy and Programs
- SW 355 XEA, Seminar & FE II
- SW 608 GVA, Foundations of Social Policy
- Scholarly Interests/Activities
Trained in Elder/Healthcare decision making by Elder Decisions, Newton, Massachusetts
Studied International Conflict and Trauma in Northern Ireland
Hosts a faculty-led study abroad with Social Work and Human Services to Colombia
Conducting research in the area of social work students that identify as transgender and non-binary
Current board member of Heartland Mediator Association
Current board member of Kansas Chapter of National Association of Social Workers
AwardsAcorn Mediators Award from Heartland Mediators Association
National Council on Family Relations Outstanding Proposal Award Winner
Assistant Chief of Chaplain Coin for Excellence
- Service Interests/Activities
Publications
Schumm, W., Crawford, D., Crow, Ricklefs, T., Clark, K., Lockett, L., et. al
Military Family Research: Methodological lessons learned Archives of
Psychology (2019)
Ricklefs Child Inclusive Mediation Marriage and Divorce in America, Issues, Trends,
and Controversies (in editing)
- Career Accomplishments
Chair, Department of Social Work
Assistant Professor
Washburn University July 2019Certificate of Teaching and Learning 2017-2018
