Karen A. Randolph

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Education

Ph.D., 1999, University of North Carolina,Chapel Hill, North Carolina; Social Work
M.S.W., 1979, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Social Welfare Administration

Research Interests

Youth at Risk
Risk and Resilience in Adolescence
Substance Use Prevention
Family Engagement

Courses Taught

Child Welfare Services Seminar
Grant Writing and Grant Management
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Advanced Interventions
Social Program and Policy Evaluation
Social Services to Children, Youth, and Families
Theories of Human Behavior and Development

Select Publications

Randolph, K. & Ackerman, G. (2005). Using a needs assessment to develop plans for macro-level parent involvement in schools. School Social Work Journal, 30(1), 25-39.

Randolph, K. (2004). The dynamic nature of risk factors for substance use among adolescents. Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 13(4), 33-47.

Randolph, K. A., Fraser, M. W., & Orthner, D K. (2004). Educational resilience for youth at risk. Substance Use and Misuse, 39(5), 747-768.

Randolph, K., Rose, R., Fraser, M., & Orthner, D. (2004). Examining the impact of changes in maternal employment on high school completion among low-income youth. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 25(3), 279-299.

Randolph, K., Rose, R., Fraser, M., & Orthner, D. (2004). Promoting school success among at risk youth. Journal of Poverty, 8(1), 1-22.

Randolph, K., & Krause, D. (2002). Mutual aid in the classroom: An instructional technology application. Journal of Social Work Education, 38(2), 259-272.

Orthner, D., & Randolph, K. (1999). Welfare reform and high school dropout patterns for children. Children & Youth Services Review, 21(9/10), 458-478.

Usher, C., Randolph, K., & Gogan, H. (1999). Placement patterns in foster care. Social Service Review, 73(1), 22-36.

Grants

Randolph, K. (2006). Engaging Parents in Substance Use Prevention for At Risk Youth: An Exploratory Study. Council on Research and Creativity, Florida State University, Planning Grant. (Grant: $10,000.00).

Randolph, K. (2004). Measuring alcohol expectancies in middle childhood: A pilot study. Council on Research and Creativity, Florida State University, First Year Assistant Professor Award. (Grant: $13,000.00).

Randolph, K. (2003). Tracking changes in alcohol expectancies from middle childhood to adolescence. Council on Research and Creativity, Florida State University, Planning Grant. (Grant: $9,992.00).

Randolph, K., & Picone, M. (2001-2003). Community collaboration: Prevent violence/promote development. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Grant: $200,000, Year 1; $200,000, Year 2).

Randolph, K. (2001). Understanding child safety: A neighborhood-school initiative. Wendt Foundation. (Grant: $10,000)

Greenaway, D., & Randolph, K. (1999-2001). Violence prevention /resilience development: Multi-Systemic Therapy. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Grant: $150,000, Year 1; $150,000, Year 2).

Randolph, K. (1999-2000). High school dropout interventions for adolescents at risk: Curricula recommendations. Buffalo State College, Center for Development of Human Services. (Grant: $2,500).