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MAHASWETA M. BANERJEE
Curriculum VitaeNovember 16, 2017
Personal Information
BSW Program Director
Professor
Social Welfare
University of Kansas
1545 Lilac Drive
121 Twente Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045-3129
Email Address: [email protected]
Office Phone: (785) 864-8950
Office Fax: (785) 864-5277
Education
Ph.D., Social Work, 1992
The George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
M.S.W., Social Research (Individualized Program), 1987
The George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
M.S.W., Medical and Psychiatric Social Work, 1976
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Bombay, India
B.A., Psychology (Honors), 1974
Indra Prastha College, Delhi University, Delhi, India
Employment History
Academic
University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Lawrence, KS
Professor, Fall 2011 - Present
B.S.W. Program Director, July 2010 - Spring 2011
Associate Professor, Fall 1998 - Spring 2011
Assistant Professor, Fall 1992 - Spring 1998
Administrative Assignments
School of Social Welfare, BSW Program Director, Lawrence
BSW Program Director, July 1, 2016 - Present
Co-Director, Toni Johnson Office of Race and Social Justice, May 2016 - Present
School of Social Welfare, Co-Director Toni Johnson Office of Race and Social Justice, Lawrence
School of Social Welfare, BSW Program Director, Lawrence
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BSW Program Director, May 2010 - May 2011
Research Key Words
Social Justice; Rawls; Capabilities Approach of Sen and Nussbaum; Micro-enterprise development;
social development; India and US; spirituality
Research Funding/Fellowships
University of Kansas
Externally-Funded Grant/Contract
Funded
1. Banerjee, M. M. Exploring capabilities that allow economically disadvantaged people to
work and earn an income in West Bengal, India. $70,000 (July 2007 - July 2008).
2. Banerjee, M. M. (Principal). Micro-entrepreneurial training program: A pilot income-
patching initiative in Kansas City, Kansas. Kansas Department of Human Resources, One
year contract on a fee for service basis $75,000 (2001).
Center for Business Innovation. Micro Loan Fund, $75,000.
3. Banerjee, M. M. (Principal). Micro-entrepreneurial training program: A pilot income-
patching initiative in Kansas City, Kansas. Kansas Department of Human Resources, one
year contract $74,188 (2000).
Pentair Foundation. 2000. $6,000.
Center for Business Innovation. Micro Loan Fund, $75,000.
4. Banerjee, M. M. Micro-entrepreneurial training program: A pilot income-patching
initiative in North-East Kansas City and Lawrence, Kansas. Department of Human
Resources, State of Kansas, one year grant $106,291 (1999).
Three Local Banks. $7,500.
Center for Business Innovation. Micro Loan Fund, $75,000.
5. Chamberlain, R., Banerjee, M. M., & Yurek, J. Evaluation of the juvenile intake and
assessment instruments. Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services $39,003
(February 1997 - December 1997).
Worked as the Methodologist on this project.
6. Banerjee, M. M. (Principal). IV-D Evaluation Grant for training of child support personnel
in the Region VII States: Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri. $50,000 (January 1995 -
September 1997).
7. Banerjee, M. M. (Principal). Exploring strengths and constraints in starting a micro-
enterprise among Kansas City's residents. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau $1,650
(Summer 1996 - Summer 1997).
Not Funded
Banerjee, M. M. (Principal). Financial Capability among Latinas in the Greater Kansas City
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Area. Women's Foundation of Greater Kansas City and the School of Public Affair,
University of Kansas $50,000, Submitted October 2014.
Smith, V. (Principal), Greene, M., Banerjee, M. M. (Co-Principal), Honea, B. (Co-Principal), &
Hielke, T. (Co-Principal). Global algae project. USAID, Submitted March 2012. Not Funded.
Pre-proposal sent to USAID.
Banerjee, M. M. (Co-Principal), Skrtic, T., & Mishra, S. K. Kauffman Foundation
entrepreneurial start-up grant. Kauffman Foundation, Submitted 2003.
Banerjee, M. M. (Co-Principal), Saleebey, D., & Page-Adams, D. Micro-enterprise ownership:
An alternative to welfare. Submitted 1996.
Submitted to various funding agencies locally and nationally.
Weick, A., Banerjee, M. M. (Co-Principal), Page-Adams, D., & Saleebey, D. Teen investment
project at Wyandotte High School. Submitted Spring 1998.
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Title II/ Formula Grant
Weick, A., Banerjee, M. M. (Co-Principal), Page-Adams, D., & Saleebey, D. Teen investment
project at Wyandotte High School. Kansas Youth Authority, Submitted Fall 1998.
Make a Difference Grant
Banerjee, M. M., W. E., & T. F. Examining the Relationship between Financial Inclusion,
Infrastructure, and Community Economic Development in West Bengal, India., Obama-
Singh 21st Century Knowledge Initiative $3,339,000, Submitted August 2015 (2015).
Banerjee, M. M. (Principal). Families facing welfare reform: A comparison of leavers, returners,
and non-leavers. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children
and Families, Submitted 2000 (2000).
Internal Award
Funded
1. Banerjee, M. M. (Principal). Social work students' beliefs and attitudes towards social
justice. Dean's Support $4,000 (2006 - 2010).
$4,000 for student assistance. 2006; 2009-2010
2. Banerjee, M. M. (Principal). KU International Programs Faculty Seminar $750 (2009).
KU International Programs Faculty Seminar. Spring 2009 International Seminar for
Faculty: Globalization's Penumbra: Human Deprivation or Human Flourishing?
Awarded $750 to write and present a paper to a panel of 7 selected KU faculty.
3. Banerjee, M. M. Examining the role of capabilities in poor Indian women's ability to earn
an income to enhance social justice. KU, Office of International Programs International
Travel Fund for Humanities Research $2,500 (2006).
4. Banerjee, M. M. (Principal). First steps in starting a micro-enterprise: A pilot study.
Graduate Research Fund, University of Kansas $5,021 (September 1997 - August 1998).
5. Banerjee, M. M. (Principal). Exploring the interplay of strengths and constraints in the life
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of slum dwellers in Calcutta. School of Social Welfare, University of Kansas, Lawrence,
KS $2,700 (Summer 1995).
Junior Faculty Development Grant
6. Banerjee, M. M. (Principal). Client centeredness scale development. School of Social
Welfare, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS $5,000 (Summer 1994).
IV-E Grant
Not Funded
Banerjee, M. (Co-Principal), Depcik, C. (Co-Principal), Greene, J. (Co-Principal), Peltier, E. (Co-
Principal), Williams, S. (Co-Principal), & Brown, C. (Co-Principal). Center for International
Algal Biofuel Implementation. Institutional - RIC I $124,191, Submitted March 29, 2017
(August 20, 2012 - May 30, 2013).
New Faculty General Research Fund
Funded
1. Banerjee, M. M. (Principal). Measuring client centeredness. University of Kansas,
Lawrence, KS $5,000 (Summer 1993).
University of Missouri at St. Louis
Externally-Funded Grant/Contract
Funded
1. Banerjee, M. M., Gillespie, D. (Principal), & Colignon, R. (Co-Principal). Disaster network
preparedness. No. BCS-8920472, National Science Foundation Grant (February 1990 -
May 1992).
Worked as the Research Associate on this project with Professor David Gillespie,
Principal Investigator, Washington University, and Assistant Professor Richard Colignon
Co-principal Investigator, University of Missouri at St. Louis
Washington University, St. Louis
Externally-Funded Grant/Contract
Not Funded
Colignon, R., & Banerjee, M. M. (Co-Principal). Comparison of actual and planned networks.
Natural Hazards Research and Applications Information Center, University of Colorado,
Boulder, Colorado, Submitted 1990.
$5,000. A quick response grant proposal. The grant proposal was approved for funding
but was not used as there was no disaster.
Research/Scholarly Work
Publications
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Reviewed/Refereed
Book Chapters
1. Banerjee, M. M. (2016). Processes and dilemmas of doing international research in India. In
In Alice K. Butterfield and Carol Cohen (Eds.) in Practicing as a Social Work Educator in
International Collaboration. CSWE Press.. Arlington, VI: CSWE Press.
2. Banerjee, M. M. (2010). Professor Armaity Desai: Interpreting social work in a developing
country. In A. Lieberman (Ed.), Women in social work who are changing the world (pp.
182-197). Chicago, IL: Lyceum.
3. Banerjee, M. M. (1998). Micro-enterprise development: A response to poverty. In M. S.
Sherraden & W. A. Nanac (Eds.), Community economic development and social work (pp.
63-84). New York: The Haworth Press.
Books
1. Gillespie, D. F., Colignon, R. A., Banerjee, M. M., Murty, S. A., & Rogge, M. (1993).
Partnerships for community preparedness. University of Colorado, Boulder: Institute of
Behavioral Science.
Journal Articles
1. Banerjee, M., Friedline, T., & Phipps, B. (2017). Financial Capability of Parents of
Kindergarteners. Children and Youth Services Review.
doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.08.009
2. West, S., Banerjee, M. M., & Friedline, T. (2017). Coming up short: Family composition,
income, and household savings. Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research.
3. Banerjee, M. (2016). "We Routinely Borrow to Survive" - Exploring the Financial
Capability of Income-Poor People in India. Social Work, 61(4), 349-358.
doi:10.1093/sw/sww045
4. Banerjee, M., & Damman, J. L. (2016). The capabilities approach: A framework to
understand and enhance TANF recipients’ employability. Journal of Poverty.
5. Banerjee, M. M. (2015). Applying Sen's Capability Approach to Understand Work and
Income among Poor in India. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare.
6. Banerjee, M. M. (2015). Gender Differences in Capabilities for Work among Poor:
Challenges and Opportunities. AFFILIA: Journal of Women and Social Work.
doi:10.1177/0886109915572847
7. Banerjee, M. M., & Canda, E. R. (2012). Comparing Rawlsian justice and the capabilities
approach to justice from a spiritually sensitive social work perspective. Journal of Religion
and Spirituality in Social Work: Social Thought, 31(1-2), 1-23.
http://hdl.handle.net/1808/8805 doi:10.1080/15426432.2012.647874
8. Banerjee, M. M., & Canda, E. (2012). Culturally competent international social work
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research. http://www.cswe.org/CentersInitiatives/KAKI/KAKIResources/63419.aspx
9. Banerjee, M. M. (2011). Social work scholars' representation of Rawls: A critique. Journal
of Social Work Education, 47(2), 189-211.
10. Pyles, L., & Banerjee, M. M. (2010). Work experiences of women survivors: Insights from
the capabilities approach. Affilia, 25(1), 43-55.
11. Banerjee, M. M., & Canda, E. R. (2009). Spirituality as a strength of African American
women affected by welfare reform. Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work,
28(3), 239-262.
12. Banerjee, M. M. (2008). The lightning rod: A non-resident Indian (NRI) divorcee in India.
Families: A Journal of Representations, 5/6(1), 45-65.
13. Banerjee, M. M. (2008). The neglect of income from work in the capabilities approach: A
critique. Jadavpur Journal of International Relations, 11-12, 274-286.
14. Banerjee, M. M. (2007). The capabilities approach, women's employment, and the role of
family. Families: A Journal of Representations, 5(1), 7-23.
15. Banerjee, M. M., & Pyles, L. (2005). Children's schooling: A potential impediment to work
for women of color facing welfare reform. Journal of Poverty, 9(4), 99-124.
16. Banerjee, M. M. (2005). Allah, Kali, Jesus: Reflections on my own and respondents'
spirituality. Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping, 11(3), 46-61.
17. Banerjee, M. M. (2005). Applying Rawlsian social justice to welfare reform: An unexpected
finding for social work. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 32(3), 35-57.
18. Banerjee, M. M. (2005). Social work, Rawlsian social justice, and social development.
Social Development Issues, 27(1), 6-24.
19. Banerjee, M. M., & Pyles, L. (2004). Spirituality: A source of resilience for African
American women in the era of welfare reform. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in
Social Work, 13(2), 45-70.
20. Banerjee, M. M. (2003). Realities of life before and after welfare reform: Perspectives of
women of color. Qualitative Social Work, 2(4), 411-433.
21. Banerjee, M. M. (2002). Voicing realities and recommending reform in PRWORA. Social
Work, 47(3), 315-328.
22. Banerjee, M. M. (2001). Micro-enterprise training (MET) program: An innovative response
to welfare reform. Journal of Community Practice, 9(4), 87-108.
23. Banerjee, M. M. (1998). Micro-enterprise development: A response to poverty. Journal of
Community Practice, 5(1), 63-83.
24. Banerjee, M. M. (1998). Strengths in a slum: A paradox? Journal of Applied Social
Sciences, 22(1), 45-58.
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25. Banerjee, M. M. (1997). Frozen feta cheese lasagna with crushed hot peppers. Reflections:
Narratives of Professional Helping, 3(4).
26. Banerjee, M. M. (1997). Strengths despite constraints: Memoirs of research in a slum in
Calcutta. Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping, 3(3), 36-45.
27. Banerjee, M. M. (1995). Desired service outcomes: Toward attaining an elusive goal.
Administration in Social Work, 19(1), 33-53.
28. Banerjee, M. M., & Gillespie, D. F. (1994). Linking disaster preparedness and
organizational response effectiveness. Journal of Community Practice, 1(3), 129-142.
29. Banerjee, M. M., & Gillespie, D. F. (1994). Strategy and organizational disaster
preparedness. Disasters, 18(4), 344-354.
30. Gillespie, D. F., & Banerjee, M. M. (1993). Prevention planning and disaster preparedness.
Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 17(2), 237-253.
31. Johnson, A. K., & Banerjee, M. M. (1992). Purchase of service contracts for the homeless:
The development of a city-wide network. Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 16(2), 237-
253.
Non-Reviewed/Refereed
Book Chapters
1. Banerjee, M. M. (1986). Dowry: A curse for women. In K. Sen (Ed.), Her story (pp. 531-
564). Calcutta, India: Pragna Publishers.
Book Reviews
1. Banerjee, M. (in press). INEQUALITY IN U.S. SOCIAL POLICY: AN HISTORICAL
ANALYSIS, by Bryan Warde. New York and London: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group,
2017, ISBN: 978-1138-84759-0, 461 pp.. [Review of the book INEQUALITY IN U.S.
SOCIAL POLICY: AN HISTORICAL ANALYSIS, by Bryan Warde. New York and London:
Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, 2017, ISBN: 978-1138-84759-0, 461 pp.]. Urban
Social Work, 1(2). (Invited)
2. Banerjee, M. M. (2013, December). Social Work and Social Development: Perspectives
from India and the United States. Sweta Singh (Ed.), Chicago, IL: Lyceum, Journal of
Community Practice. [Review of the book Social Work and Social Development:
Perspectives from India and the United States, Sweta Singh (Ed.), Chicago, IL: Lyceum].
Journal of Community Practice, 21(4), 491-494. (Invited)
3. Banerjee, M. M. (2011). [Review of the book A story of ambivalent modernization in
Bangladesh and West Bengal: The rise and fall of Bengali elitism in South Asia, Pranab
Chatterjee. Asian Thought and Culture. Sandra A. Wawrytko, General Editor, Volume 65,
294 pages. Peter Lang Publishing, Inc., New York: NY, 2010]. Social Development Issues.
(Invited)
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4. Banerjee, M. M. (1995). [Review of the book Disaster evacuation and the tourist industry,
Thomas E. Drabek. Program on Environment and Behavior Monograph No. 57, Institute of
Behavioral Science: University of Colorado, 1994, 268 pages]. Disasters, 19(4), 369.
Commissioned Paper
1. Banerjee, M. M. (2009). Globalization's dawn in the lives of India's economically
disadvantaged people. University of Kansas.
Monographs
1. Banerjee, M. M. (1992). Strategic choice and effectiveness: A study of Red Cross Chapters
and disaster response organizations. Ann Arbor, MI: University Microfilms International.
2. Gillespie, D. F., Colignon, R. A., Banerjee, M. M., Murty, S. A., & Rogge, M. (1992).
Interorganizational relations for disaster preparedness.
3. Das Gupta, S., & Banerjee, M. M. (1985). A study of dowry system in West Bengal.
Calcutta, India: Jaya Prakash Institute of Social Change.
4. Sen, A., & Banerjee, M. M. (1980). The cost of charity. Philippines: ACPO.
5. Banerjee, M. M. (1978). Health and mental health: A primer for neo-literates. Calcutta,
India: Bengal Social Service League.
6. Mukherjee, M. (1976). Mothers of schizophrenic patients: Relationship with their mentally-
ill off-spring. Bombay, India: Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Research Reports
1. Banerjee, M. M. (2008, July). Exploring capabilities that allow economically
disadvantaged people to work and earn an income in West Bengal, India.
2. Banerjee, M. M. (2008, April). Exploring capabilities that allow economically
disadvantaged people to work and earn an income in West Bengal, India.
3. Banerjee, M. M. (2007). Exploring capabilities that allow economically disadvantaged
people to work and earn an income in West Bengal, India.
4. Banerjee, M. M. (2001). Micro-Enterprise Training Program (MET): A pilot income
patching initiative in Kansas City, Kansas.
5. Banerjee, M. M. (2000). Micro-Enterprise Training Program (MET): A pilot income
patching initiative in Kansas City, Kansas.
6. Banerjee, M. M. (1999). Micro-Enterprise Training Program (MET): A pilot income
patching initiative in Lawrence and Kansas City, Kansas.
7. Chamberlain, R., Banerjee, M. M., Yurek, J., et al. (1998). Juvenile intake and assessment
centers: Final evaluation.
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8. Banerjee, M. M. (1997). Exploring strengths and constraints in starting a micro-enterprise
among Kansas City's residents.
9. Banerjee, M. M. (1997, June). Kiosk usage in Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri.
10. Banerjee, M. M. (1997, May). Leadership training for managers and supervisors in the
child support enforcement program: An evaluation.
11. Banerjee, M. M. (1996, October). Computer-based training for child support enforcement
workers: An evaluation of the multi-media version of the CBT.
12. Banerjee, M. M. (1996, September). An evaluation of kiosk usage in Kansas and Nebraska.
13. Banerjee, M. M. (1995). Exploring the interplay of strengths and constraints in the life of
slum dwellers in Calcutta.
14. Banerjee, M. M. (1995, November). Computer-based training for child support
enforcement workers: Updated evaluation of the pilot phase.
15. Banerjee, M. M. (1995, October). Executive development and leadership training: An
evaluation.
16. Banerjee, M. M. (1995, September). Computer-based training for child support
enforcement workers: An evaluation.
Works Submitted or Ready for Submission
Reviewed/Refereed
Book Chapters
1. Banerjee, M. M. (unpublished). Capabilities for Work and Income among Economically
Disadvantaged people in India. In International Perspectives on Social Development, Hugo
Kamya (Ed.).
Invited Presentations/Lectures
Reviewed/Refereed
International
1. Banerjee, M. M., & Canda, E. R. (2012, November 11). Culturally competent international
social work research. Council on Social Work Education, Annual Program Meeting,
Washington, DC.
Non-Reviewed/Refereed
International
1. Banerjee, M. M. (2015, March 6). Role of Gender in Capabilities for Paid Work in India:
Challenges and Opportunities. School of Social Welfare, Research Conversations Meeting,
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Alcove F, Kansas Union, University of Kansas.
2. Banerjee, M. M. (2014, January 16). Capabilities for Work, Income, and Well-being among
Economically Disadvantaged People in West Bengal, India. Tata Institute of Social Sciences,
Mumbai, India.
3. Banerjee, M. M. (2009, January 9). 'Money is second God' - Examining capabilities that
allow economically disadvantaged people to work and earn an income. American Center,
Fulbright Office, Kolkata.
4. Banerjee, M. M. (2008, May 23). Income generational capabilities of income-poor people in
West Bengal, India. Cathedral Relief Services, Kolkata, India.
5. Banerjee, M. M. (2008, April 29). Capacity building of economically disadvantaged people
in West Bengal, India. Key note speaker, Vivekananda Institute of Social Work and Social
Sciences, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, India.
6. Banerjee, M. M. (2007, November 17). Capabilities that allow economically disadvantaged
people to work and earn an income in West Bengal, India: Preliminary findings. Fulbright
Annual Conference, Manipal, India.
7. Banerjee, M. M. (2007, November 17). Work related capabilities of economically
disadvantaged people in West Bengal, India. Soroptimist International of South Kolkata,
IPER Headquarters, Kolkata, India.
8. Banerjee, M. M. (2007, October 13). Capacity building among economically disadvantaged
people in West Bengal, India: Preliminary thoughts. Fulbright Alumni Association of
Kolkata, Kolkata, India.
9. Banerjee, M. M. (1995, August). Strengths and constraints in Dhobiatalla Bustee:
Preliminary findings. A report presented to Dhobiatalla's residents, Calcutta, India.
10. Banerjee, M. M. (1995, August). Strengths and constraints in Dhobiatalla Bustee:
Preliminary findings. A report presented to the Board of Directors, the Institute for
Motivating Self-Employment, Calcutta, India.
11. Banerjee, M. M. (1986). Dowry system: A report of findings from West Bengal. Panelist at
Annual Conference, All India Women's Conference, Delhi, India.
12. Banerjee, M. M. (1986). Marriage vows: To be kept at all costs? Panelist, Ethical Issues
Conference, Ladies Association of Calcutta.
13. Banerjee, M. M. (1986). Relevance of Gandhi in today's context. Panelist at the Youth
Association of Greater Calcutta, Calcutta, India.
14. Banerjee, M. M. (1985). Approaches to handling population explosion among low income
groups. Panelist, Family Planning Association of India, Calcutta, India.
15. Sen, A., & Banerjee, M. M. (1985). Leadership training. Workshop for community leaders
at Lutheran World Service, Calcutta, India.
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National
1. Banerjee, M. M. (1997, October). A micro-enterprise development program in Calcutta:
Lessons and implications for the United States. Panel discussion, National Association for
Social Workers Conference, Baltimore.
Regional
1. Banerjee, M. M. (1994, June). Resiliency of black children and their families; resiliency and
strengths in child abusers: Enduring against all odds. Moderator for two sessions, Second
Midwest Regional Conference on Black Families and Children, Overland Park, KS.
2. Gillespie, D. F., Colignon, R., Banerjee, M. M., & Murty, S. (1991, May). The nature and
influence of media responses to the Browning Forecast. Discussant at the Public and Media
Response to Earthquake Forecasts Research Conference, Southern Illinois University,
Edwardsville, IL.
State
1. Banerjee, M. M., Johnson, T., Lee, K., & Crawford, M. (2012, October 19). Child
development account research design for New Mexico. Prosperity Works, Alburquerkee, NM.
2. Banerjee, M. M., & Carlson, L. (1997, November). Strengths assessment of potential micro-
entrepreneurs. Glacial Hills Small Business Training, Topeka, KS.
Local
1. Banerjee, M. M., & Carlson, J. (2015). Doing International Research. Research
Conversations, School of Social Welfare, Alcove F.
2. Banerjee, M. M. (2015, February 18). Gender differences in capabilities for work and
income among poor in India. Phi Beta Delta Honor Society Presentation, Watson Library,
KU.
3. Banerjee, M. M. (2008, December 5). Capabilities that allow economically disadvantaged
people to work and earn an income: Preliminary findings. Edwards Campus, Presentation
for Field Instructors.
4. Banerjee, M. M. (2005, April 15). Rawlsian justice and social work: An update and a
critique. Faculty Colloquium, School of Social Welfare, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.
5. Banerjee, M. M., & Pyles, L. (2002, November). Children's schooling: Another potential
barrier to work for women of color. Practicum Forum, Edwards Campus, School of Social
Welfare.
6. Banerjee, M. M. (1999, March). Micro-enterprise development: An alternative strategy for
economic self-sufficiency. Hospital Hill Social Work Series.
7. Banerjee, M. M. (1996, November). Evaluating practice. A workshop for University of
Kansas, School of Social Welfare, Practicum Instructors, Lawrence, KS.
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8. Banerjee, M. M. (1996, March). Evaluating practice in social service agencies. A workshop
for University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare, Practicum Instructors, Lawrence, KS.
9. Banerjee, M. M. (1996, March). Strengths in a slum in Calcutta. A presentation for Christian
Women's Conference at Shawnee Mission, Kansas City, KS.
10. Banerjee, M. M. (1995, November). Evaluating practice. a presentation on how to evaluate
single system designs in the context of social service agencies, for Practicum Instructors, at
the University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS.
11. Banerjee, M. M. (1995, November). Strengths in a slum: A paradox? Video presentation,
Brown Bag Presentation for Doctoral Students.
12. Banerjee, M. M. (1992, April). St. Louis Bi-State Chapter's preparedness and effectiveness
in relation to other Red Cross chapters and local disaster response organizations. Report to
the Effective Disaster Response Task Force of the Bi-State Chapter of the American Red
Cross, St. Louis, MO.
13. Banerjee, M. M. (1991, November). Findings of clients', customers', and general public's
perception of Red Cross' role and disaster service effectiveness in the local community.
Report to the Direct Services and Disaster Response Sub-committees of the Effective
Disaster Response Task Force of the Bi-State Chapter of the American Red Cross, St. Louis,
MO.
14. Gillespie, D., & Banerjee, M. M. (1990, November). Earthquake safety at home. Oakhill
School, St. Louis, MO.
15. Gillespie, D., Banerjee, M. M., & Murty, S. (1990, November). Earthquake preparedness.
GWB School of Social Work, Thursday Colloquium Series Lecture, St. Louis, MO.
16. Gillespie, D., Banerjee, M. M., & Murty, S. (1990, November). Shake, rattle, and roll.
Century Club Breakfast Meeting of GWB School of Social Work Alumni Association, St.
Louis, MO.
17. Banerjee, M. M. (1990, October). Disaster preparedness of organizations with special
reference to an earthquake. Report to participating agencies, organized by the Bi-State
Chapter of the American Red Cross, St. Louis, MO.
18. Gillespie, D. F., & Banerjee, M. M. (1990, October). Earthquake preparedness and safety.
St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Senior Citizens Center, St. Louis, MO.
19. Gillespie, D. F., & Banerjee, M. M. (1990, October). Organizational earthquake
preparedness. NERCO Coal Corporation, St. Louis, MO.
20. Banerjee, M. M. (1990, September). Earthquake preparedness of local organizations. Report
to the Earthquake Preparedness Task Force of the Bi-State Chapter of the American Red
Cross, St. Louis, MO.
21. Banerjee, M. M. (1989). Cultural issues in social work practice: Unity in diversity. Panelist
at GWB School of Social Work, Thursday Colloquium Series Lecture, St. Louis, MO.
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Presentations/Lectures
Reviewed/Refereed
International
1. Mahasweta, B. (2017, July 9). Kindergarten Children Parents' Challenges and Opportunities
for Financial Capability. International Consortium for Social Development, 20th Biennial
International Symposium, Zagreb, Croatia.
2. Banerjee, M. M. (2015, April). Exploring Financial Capability of Income-Poor People in
India. Convening on Financial Capability and Asset Building: Advancing Education,
Research and Practice in Social Work, St. Louis, MO.
3. Banerjee, M., & Sader, E. (2013, July 16). Capabilities that Influence Economically
Disadvantaged People’s Work, Income, and Well-being. International Consortium for Social
Development, Kampala, Uganda.
4. Banerjee, M. M. (2011, January 7). Self help groups: An innovative social development
strategy in India. Paper presented at the 17th International Consortium for Social
Development, International Symposium, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
5. Banerjee, M. M. (2006, July 30). Applying the capabilities approach to welfare recipients'
ability to work. International Federation of Social Workers, Munich, Germany.
6. Banerjee, M. M. (2003, December 31). Social work, Rawlsian justice, and social
development: Implications for social work. 13th International Symposium of the Inter-
University Consortium for International Social Development, Bombay, India.
National
1. Banerjee, M. M. (2016, November 4). "My children are actually a barrier": Financial
Capability of Parents of Kindergartners. CSWE, Atlanta, GA.
2. Banerjee, M. M., & Jin, H. (2015, October 15). Financial inclusion of poor in India and
China: Challenges and opportunities. Council on Social Work Education, 61st Annual
Program Meeting, October 15, 2015, Denver, Colorado.
3. Banerjee, M. M. (2014, October). Gendered Capabilities for Work and Income in India:
Challenges and Opportunities. 60th Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work
Education, Tampa, Florida.
4. Banerjee, M. M. (2013, November 3). "Money is Second God" -- Capabilities that allow
Economically Disadvantaged People to Work and Earn. Council on Social Work Education
Annual Program Meeting, October 2013, Dallas, TX.
5. Banerjee, M. M., & Damman, J. L. (2012, November 12). The capabilities approach: A lens
to assess and improve tanf recipients' lives. CSWE, APM, Washington, DC.
6. Mahasweta, B. M., & Canda, E. R. (2012, November 11). Critique of two theories of justice
from the standpoint of spiritually sensitive social work. CSWE, APM, Washington, DC.
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Presentations – Other Levels
1. Barnes, A., & Banerjee, M. M. (2010, October 17). B.S.W. students' beliefs and attitudes
towards social justice: Implications for social work education. Accepted for poster
presentation at the Council on Social Work Education, 56th Annual Program Meeting,
Portland, OR.
2. Banerjee, M. M. (2009, March 5). Globalization's dawn in the lives of India's economically
disadvantaged people. One of seven panelists presenting over the spring semester, Spring
2009 International Seminar for Faculty: Globalization's Penumbra: Human Deprivation or
Human Flourishing?, University of Kansas.
3. Banerjee, M. M. (2007, February 24). How accurately is Rawls represented in Social Work?
Paper presented at the 16th Annual Meeting of the Association for Practical and Professional
Ethics, Cincinnati, OH.
4. Banerjee, M. M. (2006, February 17). Applying the capabilities approach to welfare reform
to enhance social justice. Paper presented at the ACOSA Symposium, 52nd APM of the
Council on Social Work Education, Social Justice through Social Reform, Chicago, IL.
5. Canda, E. R., & Banerjee, M. M. (2005, March 1). Spirituality as strength of African
American women responding to welfare reform. Spirituality Symposium, 51st Annual
Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, One World, Many Cultures,
New Challenges, New York, NY.
6. Banerjee, M. M. (2005, February 28). An update on Rawls as we clarify the meaning of
social justice. Paper presented at the 51st APM of the Council on Social Work Education,
One World, Many Cultures, New Challenges, New York, NY.
7. Banerjee, M. M., & Pyles, L. (2004, March). Children's schooling: Another barrier to work
for women of color. Council on Social Work Education, Anaheim, CA.
8. Banerjee, M. M. (2004, March). Welfare reform and Rawlsian social justice: Implications
for social work. Council on Social Work Education, Anaheim, CA.
9. Banerjee, M. M., & Bennett, J. (2000, May 13). Light at the end of the tunnel: Using
qualitative research to evaluate micro-entrepreneurial programs. Association for Enterprise
Opportunity, 10th Annual Conference and Membership Meeting, Lowell, MA.
10. Banerjee, M. M. (2000, March 17). Black (participants') and White (service providers')
perspectives on successful welfare reform. National Black Family Summit 2000, Myrtle
Beach, SC.
11. Banerjee, M. M. (1998, March 8). Strengths and barriers to micro-enterprise development
among low-income individuals. Council on Social Work Education, Annual Program
Meeting, Orlando, FL.
12. Banerjee, M. M. (1997, March 8). Strengths in a slum in Calcutta: A paradox? Annual
Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, Chicago, IL.
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13. Banerjee, M. M. (1995, March 5). Desired service outcomes: Toward resolving an enigma.
Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education, San Diego, CA.
14. Banerjee, M. M., & Gillespie, D. F. (1992, August 24). Linking preparedness and
organizational disaster response effectiveness. Annual Meeting of American Sociological
Association, Pittsburgh, PA.
15. Banerjee, M. M., & Gillespie, D. F. (1992, July 19). Prevention planning and disaster
preparedness in social work. International Association of Schools of Social Work,
Washington, DC.
16. Banerjee, M. M. (1992, April 4). Exit barrier and strategic choice in metro key resource
chapters of the American Red Cross. Annual Meeting of Midwest Sociological Society,
Kansas City, KS.
17. Banerjee, M. M., & Johnson, A. K. (1991, March). Organizational effectiveness vs. service
effectiveness: The case of homeless shelters. Annual Program Meeting of the Council on
Social Work Education, New Orleans.
18. Banerjee, M. M., & Johnson, A. K. (1990, December). Government contracting with private
nonprofit social service organizations: A case study of homeless shelters in St. Louis. West
Virginia University, School of Social Work, Non-Profit Management Academy.
Honors/Awards/Honor Societies
Honor Societies
President-Elect, President, Past-President Phi Beta Delta, Phi Beta Delta. (May 2013 - May 2015)
Individual Honor/Award
Phi Beta Delta Honor Society. (2009 - Present)
Council on Global Learning, Research and Practice, Council on Social Work Education. (August
2015 - August 2018)
Infuse global content into social work curriculum through research and practice
Phi Beta Delta, KU Chapter of Phi Beta Delta. (May 1, 2016)
Faculty Award given to a faculty member at KU
Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of excellent service to editorial board for the Journal of
Community Practice, 2007-2014, Journal of Community Practice. (December 2014)
Reviewing manuscripts, and mentoring some scholars' writing on macro social work practice
and social service administration
Chancellor Budig Award for Teaching Excellence, School of Social Welfare. (May 2014)
Council on Global Learning, Research and Practice, Council on Social Work Education. (Fall
2011 - Spring 2014)
Purpose of this council is to shape and infuse global content into social work curriculum
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Sabbatical Leave, University of Kansas. (January 2013 - May 2013)
Best Conceptual Article in the Journal of Social Work Education in 2011, Council on Social
Work Education. (November 2012)
Social work scholars' representation of Rawls: A critique, JSWE, 47(2), 189-211
Fulbright Senior Research Award in India. (2007 - 2008)
"Capabilities that allow economically disadvantaged people to work and earn an income in
West Bengal, India."
Keeler Intra-University Professorship. (Fall 1999)
Kemper Teaching Award, Nominee. (1999)
Chancellor Budig Teaching Award. (1998)
After tenure.
Teaching Interests (Statement)
Teach social work research methods courses (quantitative and qualitative) at the undergraduate,
Master's, and doctoral levels.
Teaching Key Words
social welfare research; qualitative research; quantitative research; mixed methods research; social
justice theories
Dissertation/Thesis Supervision
University of Kansas
Dissertation Committee Chair
Cindy Calvo 2009 - 2014
Cindy Calvo, Ph.D., "Towards Sustainable Environmental Sanitation in Costa Rica," June
2014
Dissertation Committee Member
Wendy Dodrill 2005 - 2006
Department of Psychology
Kim Stanley 2002 - 2004
Department of Special Education
Diane McMillen 1994 - 1998
Dissertation Committee Methodologist
La Vern Dye 2008 - 2013
Rick Goscha 2005 - 2009
Shih-hua Yang 2003 - 2005
Department of Special Education
Steve Huff 2004
Doctoral Comprehensive Exam Committee Methodologist
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Alegnta Shibikom June 2016
Jeri Damman June 3, 2016
Doctoral Qualifying Committee Chair
Cindy Calvo 2008 - 2011
Rick Goscha 2003 - 2006
Jennifer Callaghan 2004 - 2005
Doctoral Qualifying Committee Member
Philip Dzybek 2005
Young Jeong 2005
Kim Stanley 2002
Department of Special Education
Jean Nuernberger 1994 - 2001
Jody Mazzeti 1997 - 1999
Doctoral Qualifying Committee Methodologist
La Vern Dye 2005 - 2009
J. J. Choi 2005 - 2006
Steve Huff 2002 - 2003
Shih-hua Yang 2002 - 2003
Department of Special Education
Toby Turner 2001 - 2002
Master's Thesis Committee Chair
Kristin Clark, M.A., Global Studies, "Adherence to treatment guidelines for the presentation
of mother-to-child HIV transmission in Kenya
Other Commitee Members:
Kimber P Richter, Professor, PReventive Medicine and Public Health
Kathy Goggin, Professor, Dept. of Psychology, UMKC
R&I Doctoral Students
Elizabeth Day Fall 2010
John Thompson Fall 2010
John Thompson Summer 2010
Cindy Calvo Spring 2010
Cindy Calvo Spring 2009
Jennifer Callaghan Fall 2004
Jeong Woong Cheon Fall 2004
Jeong Joon Summer 2004
Rick Goscha 2003
Bharathiar University, India
Doctoral Dissertation External Examiner
S. Prabhakar 2008
Lovely Jacob 2007
Jaya Cherian 1999 - 2000
IIT, Kharagpur, India
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Dissertation Committee External Member
Sonal Pandey, Ph.D., "Antecedents and Reintegration of Sex Trafficked Children: A
Qualitative Investigation," July 2014
University of Madras, India
Doctoral Dissertation External Examiner
S. Paul Raj 2008
KU Courses Taught
Fall 2017
SW 540-13933, Fundamntls of Socl Work Resrch
Spring 2017
SW 560-69689, Study Abroad Topics: Social Welfare in India
SW 855-69690, Study Abroad Topics: Social Welfare in India
Fall 2016
SW 540-14302, Fundamntls of Socl Work Resrch
SW 978-18710, Research Design and Methods
Spring 2016
SW 541-54963, Social Work Research Seminar
SW 541-58726, Social Work Research Seminar
Fall 2015
SW 540-14697, Fundamntls of Socl Work Resrch
SW 540-18928, Fundamntls of Socl Work Resrch
SW 978-19508, Research Design and Methods
Spring 2015
SW 541-55474, Social Work Research Seminar
SW 541-59618, Social Work Research Seminar
SW 560-58987, Topics in Social Welfare: Social Welfare in India
SW 855-63115, Studies: Social Welfare in India
Fall 2014
SW 540-19809, Fundamntls of Socl Work Resrch
Professional Service
International
Advisory Boards and Committees
Board Member
International Consortium for Social Development (September 2010 - Present)
Other Professional Service
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Associate Secretary General for Communication
International Consortium for Social Development (September 2010 - Present)
Consultant
Cathedral Relief Service, Kolkata, India. (2007 - 2008)
External Peer Review
Fulbright Specialist Program (Spring 2015 - Fall 2016)
Grant Reviewer, Ad Hoc
Israel Science Foundation (Spring 2016 - April 11, 2016)
Member
The Institute for Motivating Self Employment, Kolkata, India. State Level Consultation on
the Impact of SEZs on Livelihood of People in West Bengal. (June 2008)
The Institute for Motivating Self Employment, Kolkata, India. International Social Watch
Committee assessing atrocities in Nandigram, West Midnapur, West Bengal. (November
2007)
Peer Reviewer
Fulbright Review Committee India and South-Central Asia, South Asia Regional
Applications (From U.S.). (2010)
India Fulbright Review Committee (Applications from the U.S.). (2009)
Fulbright International Leaders in Education Program Application Review (July 2008)
Fulbright TEA Application Review (Applications from India). (January 2008)
Student Advisor
American Center Student Advisor for undergraduate and graduate students seeking
admission in U.S. Schools. (2007 - 2008)
National
Editorial Responsibilities
Editorial Board Member
Journal of Community Practice (2003 - 2014)
Other Professional Service
Abstract Reviewer
Annual program meeting of the Council on Social Work Education 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006,
2009, 2010. (2003 - 2010)
Community and Social Planning Symposium. Annual program meetings of the Council on
Social Work Education (2000 - 2001)
Disaster Symposium. Annual program meetings of the Council on Social Work Education
(1995 - 1999)
Co-leader
Strategic Planning Committee. Association for Community Organization and Social
Administration (ACOSA) (1997 - 1998)
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Member
CSWE Global Council on Research, Teaching, and Practice (Spring 2011 - Spring 2017)
ACOSA International Sub-committee on Collaborative International Research (2010 - 2015)
ACOSA International Sub-committee on International Best Practices (2010 - 2015)
Research and Evaluation of Micro-Enterprises Committee. Association for Enterprise
Opportunity (1997 - 2000)
Reviewer
Journal of Poverty (2004 - 2015)
Reflections (2005)
Journal of Social Service Research (1992 - 2005)
Social Thought and Research (2002)
Journal of Community Practice (1995 - 2002)
Reviewer, Book
University-community partnerships: Universities in civic engagement, Haworth Press Blind
Review. (2005)
Qualitative research, Revised edition, Creswell. Sage (2004)
State
Other Professional Service
Member
The Kansas Council of Social Work Education (Fall 2010 - 2013)
Strategic Planning Committee, Kansas State Association for Micro-Enterprise Development
(KMON) (1997 - 1999)
Committee for Research and Evaluation of Micro-Enterprise in Kansas. Kansas State
Association for Micro-Enterprise Development (KMON) (1997 - 1998)
Secretary
Kansas Micro-Enterprise Network (KMON) (2000 - 2002)
Local
Other Professional Service
Advisor
Peer Lending Group, First Step Fund, Kansas City, MO. (1997 - 1998)
KU Advocate
The Willow Domestic Violence Shelter, Lawrence, KS. (2010 - 2013)
Member
RESULTS, Kansas City, KS. (1996 - 1998)
Women Vision International, Kansas City, KS. (1996 - 1998)
Service-Other Levels
Advisory Boards and Committees
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Board Member
Spent an extensive amount of time to develop a CSWE sponsored Faculty Development Trip
to India with our collaborator, TISS. Eventually, it did not happen., Global Council on
Learning, Research and Practice of CSWE
Council on Social Work Education, Governing Board (July 2017 - July 2020)
Editorial Responsibilities
Editorial Review Board Member
Journal of Social Work Education (2015 - 2017)
External Reviews
Boise State University.
External Reviewer for Candidate applying for Full Professorship. Reviewed application materials for
a faculty member who had applied for promotion to full professorship at Portland State University.
Ohio University.
University of Connecticut.
University of South Carolina.
University Service
University of Kansas
Advisor
International Institute Initiative (Spring 2016 - Fall 2016)
Application Review & Interview
Global Scholars Program (October 10, 2010)
Co-chair
Dean's Performance Review Committee (2003)
Committee Member
Institute of International Studies (2015)
South Asia Studies Program (2015)
Faculty Advisor
KU India Cultural Club (2005 - 2007)
Faculty Senator
Member. (Fall 2011 - 2015)
Member
Center for Global and International Studies (Fall 2010 - Present)
Friends of the Department of Religious Studies Group (2007 - Present)
Executive Council of Graduate Faculty. Significant and time consuming service. Reviewed
University Graduate Fellowship review for 10 programs at KU. Three separate
categories: 1st year student fellowship, 1st year underrepresented student fellowship and
Dissertation fellowship. (September 2014 - May 2017)
South Asian Studies Group (Spring 2016 - Fall 2016)
Advisory Board, Global Awareness Program (2004 - 2012)
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Research Integrity Advisory Committee (2008 - 2010)
Classified Research Sub-Committee of the Faculty Senate Research Committee (1997 - 2007)
Faculty Rights, Privileges and Responsibilities (FRPR) Committee (2003 - 2005)
Ad Hoc Committee on International Certification of Undergraduate Students (2002 - 2003)
Faculty Compensation Committee (2002 - 2003)
Research Support and Grants Administration Committee (1995 - 2001)
General Assessment of Undergraduate Students Committee (1997 - 2000)
Mentor
KU Women's Leadership Institute (Summer 2015 - Summer 2016)
Officer, President
Phi Beta Delta Honor Society (2013 - 2016)
Participant
Dinner with a Faculty. Majors Dinner, Pearson Scholarship Hall. (September 9, 2010)
Peer Reviewer
KU International Programs. International Travel Grant Applications. (2009)
Bharathiar University, India
External Examiner
External examiner for doctoral dissertation. (2011)
School Service
University of Kansas
Advisor
MSW Advisor (Fall 2013 - Spring 2016)
School of Social Welfare, B.S.W. Students (2008 - 2013)
School of Social Welfare, Doctoral Students (1994 - 2001)
Chair
School of Social Welfare, M.S.W. Research Sequence (1998)
Co-Director
Toni Johnson Office of Race and Social Justice (Summer 2016 - Present)
Co-chair
School of Social Welfare, Dean's Performance Review Committee (2003)
Committee Chair
BSW Program Committee (Fall 2016 - Present)
PRT Committee (May 2015 - May 2017)
School of Social Welfare, Promotion, Retention and Tenure Committee (2008 - 2010)
School of Social Welfare, Ph.D. Research Committee (2000 - 2007)
School of Social Welfare, Promotion, Retention and Tenure Committee (Fall 2004 - 2005)
School of Social Welfare, Ph.D. Ad Hoc Committee on Cultural Diversity (1996 - 1998)
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Evaluator
School of Social Welfare, M.S.W. Student Course Evaluations (2004 - 2007)
Faculty Mentor
Nancy Kepple, Pre-tenured faculty (Spring 2016 - Present)
Jancy Stroud-Brush. Mentoring new adjunct for SW540 and SW541. (June 2014 - Present)
Jason Malousek, Adjunct Faculty. SW 540 and SW 541. (Summer 2016 - Spring 2017)
Terri Friedline, Pre-tenured faculty (Spring 2016 - Spring 2017)
April Rand (Fall 2012 - 2013)
Skye Leedahl, GTA (Spring 2012)
Leslie Hasche, Junior Faculty (Fall 2010 - Spring 2011)
School of Social Welfare, Research Courses. Adjunct Faculty: Mark Cederburg, Julie
Sergeant; GTA: Eunjo Kho, Diane Ezel-wise. (2004 - 2007)
Faculty Sponsor
"Progress and Poverty: Two Sides of Social Justice in India." Study Abroad in India
Students' Presentation (March 26, 2010)
Srilatha Juvva, Fulbright Scholar from India (2006 - 2007)
Member
Ad hoc Grievance Committee (June 2016 - July 5, 2016)
Promotion, Retention and Tenure Committee (PRT). Review and evaluate annual
evaluations, promotion applications, and sabbatical applications. (May 2013 - May 2014)
School of Social Welfare, Promotion, Retention and Tenure Committee. 1995 – 1996; 2003;
2010 – Present. (1995 - Spring 2012)
School of Social Welfare, Awards Committee. In addition to faculty awards, reviewed and
recommended students for school awards such as Twente, George, Study Abroad, etc.
2009. (2008 - 2009)
School of Social Welfare, Dean's Ad Hoc Committee on Diversity (2006 - 2007)
School of Social Welfare, Ph.D. Curriculum Committee (2001 - 2007)
School of Social Welfare, Doctoral Research Qualifying Paper (Comprehensive Exam)
Committee (1996 - 2007)
School of Social Welfare, Faculty Executive Committee (2002 - 2005)
School of Social Welfare, Ph.D. Research Committee (1997 - 2000)
School of Social Welfare, Ph.D. Admissions Committee (1994 - 2000)
School of Social Welfare, Ph.D. Committee (1997 - Spring 1999)
School of Social Welfare, M.S.W. Committee (1998)
Participant
Research Conversations organized by Terri Friedline and Mary Kate Dennis on first Friday
of every month. Presented at this group four times. (Fall 2015 - Fall 2016)
Representative
Doctoral Student Orientation (August 2015 - August 2016)
School Representative
GADE Conference on behalf of Edward Canda, Ph.D. Program Chair (2004)
Other
Other Organizations
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Other
External or International Connections and Collaborations
Educational Travel
CSWE and TISS, Mumbai, MA, India. CSWE's CGLRP has requested me to lead a Faculty
Development Trip (FDT) to India, in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences
(TISS) in Mumbai (Spring 2014 - Fall 2015)
Funding
Biology Department. (Spring 2012 - December 2012)
Teaching Study Abroad
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, MH, India. Spent more than six months to
develop a Faculty Development Trip to India, sponsored by CSWE. After everything was
worked out between the two countries, the program did not take place for some errors.
(Spring 2015 - Fall 2015)
Other
Public Service
International
Fulbright Specialist, Member (2015)
Service Interests (Statement)
Board member of International Consortium of Social Development (ICSD); Global Council on
Learning, Research and Practice; Reviewer for various journals; President Phi Beta Delta Honor
Society;
Service Publications
Educational
. (2013). Social Work and Social Development: Perspectives from India and the United States by
Shewta Singh (Ed).. Journal of Community Practice, 21(4), 491-493.
Professional Memberships
CSWE, (Fall 1990 - Present)
Council on Social Work Education
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Association for Community Organization and Social Administration (ACOSA), (Fall 1992 - Spring
2019)
Service Presentations
International
Educational
Banerjee, M. M. (2016, April 11). Qualitative Data Analysis with NVivo Qualitative Software.
Ed Canda's Doctoral Qualitative Research Methods course. (Invited)
Local
Recruiting
Banerjee, M. M. (2017, January 31). Meeting with Prospective Doctoral Student. Chris Petr:
Doctoral Student Roanke Olawale
Anne Williford: Doctoral Student Prospect- Christian Watkins, 121 Twente Hall. (Invited)
Other Work
Banerjee, M. M. (2004, October). Hinduism. Martha and Mary's Ways.
Service-Other Levels
Civic
Banerjee, M. M. (2014, April 21). Capabilities for Work and Income in India: A Qualitative
Study. Ed Canda, 208 Twente Hall. (Invited)
Educational
Banerjee, M. M. (2010, October). Impact of economic globalization on India's disadvantaged
people. Guest lecture, Dr. Alice Lieberman's social work diversity class (SW 555).
Banerjee, M. M. (2010, October 29). Learning Hindi in India. Guest lecturer, Hindi Class taught
by Dr. Gita Tiwari.
Banerjee, M. M. (2009, September 14). Capabilities that allow economically disadvantaged
people to work and earn an income. Guest lecture, Dr. Lori Messinger, SW 979 (Ph.D.
Qualitative Research).
Banerjee, M. M. (2004). Understanding religious diversity. Guest lecture, presented several
times for Instructors Professors Holly Nelson-Becker, Edward Canda, and Hwi-ja Canda in
their Spiritual Diversity Classes.
Banerjee, M. M. (2002, October 21). Social justice and Rawls. Guest lecture, Dr. Deborah
Ortega, SW 985 (Ph.D. Proseminar).