Rodgers, Selena

Phone: 718-262-2626
Office Location: AC-3A11B
srodgers@york.cuny.edu
http://york.cuny.edu/msw

Areas of Expertise

Black Women: Violence as Historical Trauma- and Stressors
Afrocentricity, Posttraumatic Growth, Womanism
Domestic and Global Social Work Education and Administration

Articles in Field Of Expertise

Rodgers, S. T. "The Next Wave of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome Survivors: Black Women Resisters in Academia." Advances in Social Work. 21(2) 2021: 438-459. Special Issue: Dismantling White Supremacy in Social Work Education. DOI: 10.18060/24159.

George-Moses, C., Archibald, P., Rodgers, S. T., & Lopez-Humphreys, M. "A Call for Person-Centered and City Centered Study Supports." Urban Social Work. 5(2) 2021: 108-125. Special Issue on Social Justice: Issues, Challenges, and Solutions. DOI: 10.1891/USW-D-20-00021.

Rodgers, S. T., Bayne, G., & *Archimandritis, J. "The Color of Education: Discriminación y Comportamientos." Journal of Latinos and Education. 2021: 14 pages. DOI: 10.1080/15348431.2021.1935259.

Rodgers, S. T., & Lopez-Humphreys, M. "Social Work Leadership: Grand Challenges for Black Women." Social Work. 65(4) 2020: 397-400. Special Issue on Mainstreaming Gender: An Intersectional Feminist Perspective on Social Work’s Grand Challenges.

Lopez-Humphreys, M., Archibald, P., & Rodgers, S. T. "Public Conversations: A Model for Supporting Equitable Change in Policy and Services for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities." Journal of Disability Studies. 6(2) 2020: 56-64.

Rodgers, S. T. as cited in Park, Y., Bhuyan, R., & Wahab, S. "Reclaiming the Space of Contestation." Affilia: Journal of Women in Social Work. [Editorial]. 34(1) 2019: 5-7.

Rodgers, S. T. & Wermeling, L. "Social Work in Moldova in the 21st Century: Fulbright Specialist' Reflections." Social Work and Education. 5(3) 2018: 28-37.

Bent-Goodley, T. B., & Rodgers, S. T. "What Social Workers Do During Difficult Times." Social Work [Editorial], Part of the special collection of articles related to immigrant and refugee issues from the four NASW journals. https://academic.oup.com/sw/pages/immigration-and-social-work-collection. 63(4) 2018: 293-296.

Rodgers, S. T. "Womanism and Afrocentricity: Understanding the Intersection." Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment. 27(1-2) 2017: pp. 36-47. Special Issue on African Centered Social Work: Theory and Practice.

Rodgers, S. T. "Do I Have A Say? Stereotypic Images, Mentoring, and Posttraumatic Growth among Black Female Adolescent." Selected by Research Foundation as an excellent application. 45th PSC-CUNY Competition 2015: (pp.1-5).

Rodgers, S. T., & *Cudjoe, T. "Each One, Teach One: A Blackprint for Mentoring Postsecondary “Twice Exceptional” Student Scholars In “Search of Education, Elevation and Knowledge." Journal of Research Initiatives [Best Practices]. 1(2) 2014: (pp. 1-6). Designated reading for SKCS 103: Developing Self Awareness for Academic Success.

Rodgers, S. T., & *Cudjoe, T. "Images of Black Leadership and Mentoring in Higher Education: Personal Narratives from Faculty and Staff." Journal of Research Initiatives. 1(1) 2013: (pp. 1-12).

Rodgers, S. T. "The Trauma Pipeline in Baccalaureate Social Work Students." The National Journal of Urban Education & Practice: Advancing Excellence and Equity in Education. 6(3) 2013, Winter: (pp. 174-187). Designated reading for SCWK 492: Field Placement and Seminar II.

Rodgers, S. T. "Exposing the Hushed Latina Immigration Experience: The Global Reality of Refugee-like Situations in America." The Global Studies Journal. 4(1) 2012: (pp. 147-159).

Rodgers, S. T. "Perceived Availability of and Satisfaction with Social Support and Posttraumatic Growth and in Latina Immigrants who Live in “Refugee-like” Situations in the United States." UMI Dissertation Abstracts. 2009: (3351407) 130 pp.

Chapters in Field Of Expertise

Gray, A., Blackman-Richards, N., & Rodgers, S. T. "DEI Industrial Complex: Undermining Black Woman Leadership." In T. B. Johnson (Ed). The Experiences of Black Women Diversity Practitioners in Historically White Institutions. June 2022: doi: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3564-9.

Rodgers, S. T. "Womanism and Domestic Violence." Encyclopedia of Social Work Online (ESWO), 21st Edition. 2020: doi: 10.1093/acrefore/9780199975839.013.107322. NASW Press and Oxford University Press. 22 pages.

Rodgers, S. T., Mars, V.E., *Kearns, S. "Hostile Work Environment." In G. Robertiello (Ed). Sexual Harassment and Misconduct: An Encyclopedia. Westport, CT: Greenwood/Praeger. 2021: (pp. 137-140).

Rodgers, S. T., & *Washington, Durrell. M. "Stalking." In G. Robertiello (Ed). Sexual Harassment and Misconduct: An Encyclopedia. Westport, CT: Greenwood/Praeger. 2021: (pp. 307-309).

Rodgers, S. T. "Unions." In G. Robertiello (Ed). Sexual Harassment and Misconduct: An Encyclopedia. Westport, CT: Greenwood/Praeger. 2021: (pp. 350-353).

Rodgers, S. T. "Racism." Encyclopedia of Social Work Online (ESWO), 21st Edition. 2015: doi: 10.1093/acrefore/9780199975839.013.1009. NASW Press and Oxford University Press. 36 pages.

Rodgers, S. T. "Being of Some Scholarly Service...: A New Take On The Scholarship of Engagement in Academe." In F.A. Bonner, II, C.W., Rosie M. Banda, P. A. Robinson, Lewis, F. A., & B. Lofton (Eds.). Priorities of the Professoriate: Engaging Multiple Forms of Scholarship Across Rural and Urban Institutions. 2015: (pp. 67-88). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.

Rodgers, S. T. "Posttraumatic Growth." Encyclopedia of Social Work Online (ESWO), 21st Edition. 2014: doi: 10.1093/acrefore/9780199975839.013.1001. NASW Press and Oxford University Press (selected as main featured article for July and August 2014). 28 pages.

Bent-Goodley, T., St. Vil, N., & Rodgers, S. T. "African Americans." In J. Postmus (Ed.). Sexual Violence and Abuse: An Encyclopedia of Prevention, Impacts, and Recovery. 2012: (pp. 13-18). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, Inc.

Bent-Goodley, T., St. Vil, N., & Rodgers, S. T. "Racism." In J. Postmus (Ed.). Sexual Violence and Abuse: An Encyclopedia of Prevention, Impacts, and Recovery. 2012: (pp. 445-447). Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, Inc.

Bent-Goodley, T. B., Chase, L., Rodgers, S. T., & *Circo, E. A. "Our Survival, Our Strengths: Understanding the Experiences of African-American Women in Abusive Relationships." In L. Lockhart & F. Danis (Eds.). Domestic Violence: Intersectionality and Culturally Competent Practice. 2010: (pp. 67-99). New York: Columbia University Press.

Rodgers, S. T. "The Art of Healing: An Afrocentric helping Guide for Practitioners working with African-American Families who Experience Intimate Partner Violence." In R.L. Hampton and T.P. Gullotta (Eds.). Interpersonal Violence in the African-American Community: Evidence-based Prevention and Treatment Practices. 2006: (pp. 121-147). NY: Springer-Verlag Publishing.

Refereed Proceedings in Field Of Expertise

Rodgers, S. T. "From Childhood Sexual Abuse to Spiritual Well-Being: In All Ways A Survivor." In L. Rodgers-Rose and Z. Zai’mah (Eds.) Healing Black Women from Violence: Reclamation and Peace. 2011: (pp. 45-58). Norfolk, VA: Trace Publications.

Rodgers, S. T. "Meeting the Challenges of Social Service Delivery in South Korea: A Culturally Competent Model of Solidarity and Integration." In Meeting the Challenge of Social Service Delivery. 2011: (pp. 141-156).

Non Refereed Proceedings in Field Of Expertise

Lilavois C., Hubert, I., Rodgers, S. T., Snyder, J. Whetsell, K., F. M. "Delivering Constructive Feedback: A Social Work Healthcare Perspective." City University of New York: York College: Masters Social Work SIFI Instruction. Mursion Simulation 2021, July: .

Blackman Richards, N., Gray, A., Perez, K., Rodgers, S. R., Smith, Kerri-Ann, & DEI CUNY Incubator Village. "From: 2021 Cuny DEI Conference at the “Fighting Racism in Anti-racist Space” Workshop by: Experiences of White Supremacy in CUNY and Beyond." . 2021, Spring: .

. "York’s MSW Program Earns National Accreditation." . : .

Rodgers, S. T., Allen-McCombs, J., Diner, M., Hornung, D., Lilavois C., Pratt, D., & Hubert, I. "MSW Program at CUNY York College Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Survey." . 2020, Fall: .

Rodgers, S. T. "Social Work Students Move Wellness Forward." The New Social Worker. Vol. 26, No. 3, Cover Feature and p. 17 2019, Fall: Cover Feature and p. 17.

Perkins, I. (Filmed/Edited). "Leaders. Champions. Advocates: Social Work Delegation in Albany, NY." NYS Lobby Day, Albany, NY. 2018, March 6: [York College Video].

Rodgers, S. T. (Visionary/Planner/Manager) w/ Leadership and Assistance from Lay Dunn, Aimee (Organizer/YC SWEET Treasurer/TMCF Ambassador). "Deepest Gratitude to York College Founding Alumni Scholars, Administration, Faculty, Staff, Distinguished NYS Elected Officials, and Community Stakeholders for their Role and Contribution in the Success of the Master in Social Work Program." MSW Program Launch Reception. 2018, May 18: [Ribbon Cutting Reception]. Milton G. Bassin Performing Arts Center, Queens, NY.

Daniels, Dr. Ron (Host). "Countdown to the “Professor’s” Retirement at York College/CUNY. Featuring interviews with York College trailblazers: Dr. Vincent Banrey, Vice-President of Student Development, Vica Mars, Executive Assistant to the Vice-President of Student Development, Dr. Selena T. Rodgers, Associate Professor of Social Work, Dr. George White, Chairman, Depart. of History, Philosophy and Anthropology, Dr. Anthony Andrews, Higher Education Associate, Student Activities." Talk Back - Vantage Point. 2018, April 30: [Radio Broadcast]. WBAI Radio in Collaboration with YCradio.org. Queens, NY.

. "Social Work Delegation." NYS Lobby Day, Albany, NY. 2018, March 6: [York College Webpage].

Alexandre, M., & Rodgers, S. T. "Mission Grandbois Summer Camp 2017." L’Atribonite Marchand Dessalines, Haiti. 2017, Summer: [E-Booklet] pp. 1-15.

Rodgers, S. T. "PSC-CUNY Survivor, Thriver Toolkit." PSC Junior Faculty Workshop: Senior College Panel. 2017, March 31: [Toolkit] pp. 1-18.

Rodgers, S. T., Mabrouk, F., Washington, D., Reynolds, S., Kaaluad, A. C., Clink, C., Lay Dunn, A. N., Lewis, I., Luna, G., Solomon, S., & Martinez, H. D. "York College Social Workers 'Stand Up' 2017 Photo Reflections." . 2017, March 7: [E-Booklet] pp. 1-12.

Daniels, Dr. Ron (Host). "Amazing Black Women. Featuring Interviews with Judge Laura Blackburne, Dr. Selena T. Rodgers, Estela Vazquez and Yvette Modestin." Talk Back - Vantage Point. 2017, March 27: [Radio Broadcast] Interview Themes: Selma, U.S. Fulbright, Research, Legacy, Mentoring, Advocacy in Albany, NY. WBAI Radio in Collaboration with YCradio.org. Queens, NY.

Rodgers, S. T. (Author/Social Work Club Faculty Advisor). "York College Social Work Students 'Stand Up' in Albany." York College Social Work Empowering & Encouraging Together (S.W.E.E.T.) Club. 2017, March 7: [York College Webpage].

Paynter, M. & Philip, M. (Executive Producers). "Dancing At The Crossroad with Dorothy’s Daughter, Selena T. Rodgers." . 2015, April 11: Interview Themes: Breast Cancer, Grief, Motherless Daughters, Healing Rituals [Vlog Series Trailer].

Thacker, K. (Director/Executive Producer). "Documentary Excerpt Featuring Dr. Selena T. Rodgers." Innovators of Change Series Black History Month. 2015, March: [Documentary Excerpt].

Thacker, K. (Director/Executive Producer). "Documentary Trailer." Innovators of Change Series Black History Month. 2015, February 20: [Documentary Trailer].

*Polce, S & *Chen, L. (Hosts). "Success Outside of College/Women’s Success with Special Guests: Dr. Selena T. Rodgers and Mr. Randy Punter." Road to Success. 2014, December 4: [Radio Broadcast] Interview Themes: Family, Fulbright Specialist, Mentoring, Respect, Self Care, Social Work Experience, Student Scholars, Mentoring. Queens, NY: YCradio.org.

*Brown, A. (Host). "Women Overachieving in Academics with Special Guest: Dr. Selena T. Rodgers." TMI (The Male Initiative). 2014, March 27: [Radio Broadcast] Interview Themes: Fulbright Specialist, International Social Work Experience, Mentoring. [Radio broadcast] Queens, NY: YCradio.org.

Rodgers, S. T. (Videographer/Interviewer). "Planting Seeds of "Yes We Can": A STEM Conversation between Dr. Selena T. Rodgers [tanta] and 5th Grader Caleb D. Shufford [nephew]." York College, City University of New York Junior Science and Humanities Symposia (JSHS). 2014, March 9: [Video] Queens, NY.

Rodgers, S. T. (Videographer/Interviewer). "York College, CUNY Student Reflections: Social Work Lobby Day in Albany, NY." York College, City University of New York. 2014, March 4: [YouTube Video] Albany, NY.

Rodgers, S. T., Lane, C., & Austin, S (Contributors). "Rochdale Village NORC and York College African-American Resource Center Collaborated on Panel Discussion about Aging in Place." Rochdale Village Bulletin Newspaper. 2013, July: [Newspaper] p. 30.

Rodgers, S. T. (Co-organizer) in collaboration with Dr. Holger Henke [Assistant Provost]) & Mr. Matthew Katz [Director, Milton G. Bassin Performing Arts Center] and Co-Presenter in collaboration with Dr. Gila Acker. "York College Honors Recognition Ceremony." York College, City University of New York. 2013, May: [YouTube Video] Queens, NY.

Rodgers, S. T. & *Cudjoe, T. (Editors). "Pathways to Success: The Journey of Black Pillars in Higher Education “Will Not Be Televised.” It Will Be Photographed!." ‘Beyond February PhotoVoice Project’ Mentoring and Leadership Booklet, York College, City University of New York. 2013: [Project] pp. 1 - 28.

Rodgers, S. T. (Lead Author & Editor). "Approved by Commission on Accreditation (COA) which reaffirmed the accreditation of the York College social work program until 2021." York College, City University of New York Social Work Field Education Manual. 2012-2013 Edition: [Manual] 133 pages.

Rodgers. S. T. (Co-Organizer) in colloboration with Dr. Holger Henke [Assistant Provost], Dr. William Dinello [Associate Dean], Dr. Nicholas Grosskopf, & Matthew Katz [Director, Milton G. Bassin Performing Arts Center] and Co-Presenter in colloboration with Dr. Michele Gregory. "York College Honors Recognition Ceremony." York College, City University of New York. 2012, May: [YouTube Video] Queens, NY.

Rodgers, S. T. (Contributing Author, Cuba Reflections Newsletter). "Reflections." sponsored by CSWE & Katherine Kendall Institute (KAKI). 2012: [Newsletter] p. 18.

Rodgers, S. T. (Contributing Author, Cuba Reflections Newsletter). "Reflections." sponsored by CSWE & Katherine Kendall Institute (KAKI). 2012: [Newsletter] photo for cover page.

Rodgers, S. T. (Founding Editor). "Debut - Fall 2012." York College Social Work Field Education Signature Education Signature Pedagogy E-Newsletter. 2010-2013: [E-Newsletter].

Rodgers, S. T. (Co-organizer) in collaboration with Dr. Holger Henke [Assistant Provost], Dr. William Dinello [Associate Dean]) & Mr. Matthew Katz [Director, Milton G. Bassin Performing Arts Center] and Co-Presenter in collaboration with Dr. Gila Acker & Dr. Michele Gregory. "York College Honors Recognition Ceremony." York College, City University of New York. 2010, May: [YouTube Video] Queens, NY.

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Rodgers, S. T. "M.S.W. Program Set to Launch at York in Fall 2018." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume XII Issue 1 Winter 2018: [Newsletter] Feature.

Rodgers, S. T. "Wellness Wednesday Depression Screening Collaboration." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume XII Issue 1 Winter 2018: [Newsletter] p. 8.

Alexandre, M., & Rodgers, S. T. "Mission Grandbois: A Cross Disciplinary Collaboration." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume XI, Issue 3. Fall 2017: [Newsletter] pp. 13 & 14.

Rodgers, S. T. "Women’s Health Empowerment Symposium." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume XI, Issue 2. March/April/May 2017: [Newsletter] p. 11.

Rodgers, S. T. "Rising Student Scholars: Mentoring, Thriving, Making A Difference." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume XI, Issue 2. March/April/May 2017: [Newsletter] p. 5.

Rodgers, S. T. "Black Youth, The Village, Our Duty." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume XI, Issue 1. January/February 2017: [Newsletter] pp. 9 & 10.

Rodgers, S. T. "Selena Rodgers (Social Work) named to Affilia Editorial Board." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume XI, Issue 1. January/February 2017: [Newsletter] p. 5.

Rodgers, S. T. "Seeking Solutions: A Community Discussion on DuVernay’s Documentary “13th”." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume XI, Issue 1. January/February 2017: [Newsletter] pp. 3 & 4.

Rodgers, S. T. "Professors Rodgers and Alexandre Awarded Grant for Simulation Project with African American Aging Adults." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume IX, Issue 4. 2015, May/June: [Newsletter] p. 10.

Rodgers, S. T. "Social Work Tides That Bond." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume IX, Issue 4. 2015, May/June: [Newsletter] p. 15.

Rodgers, S. T. "The Empress Has No Clothes: Conquering the Impostor Syndrome"." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume IX, Issue 3. 2015, April: [Newsletter] p. 9.

Rodgers, S. T. "“Social Work Paves The Way For Change”." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume IX, Issue 3. 2015, April: [Newsletter] p. 12 & 13.

Rodgers, S. T. "Innovators of Change." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume IX, Issue 3. 2015, April: [Newsletter] p. 15.

Jackson, A. P. (Sekou Molefi Baako) & Rodgers, S. T. "Borough President Melinda Katz Celebrates Black Heritage at York College." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume IX, Issue 2. 2015, March: [Newsletter] p. 7.

Rodgers, S. T. "York College Social Work Alumni & DSM-5 Training®." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume IX, Issue 1. 2015, February: [Newsletter] p. 9.

Rodgers, S. T., Gerena, L., & Perry, L. "CUNY Chancellor Milliken Hosts York Fulbright Awardees." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume VIII, Issue 7. 2014, November/December: [Newsletter] pp. 6 & 7.

Rodgers, S. T. "Intergenerational Technology Sharing: It Takes a Village." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume VIII, Issue 7. 2014, November/December: [Newsletter] p. 9.

Rodgers, S. T. "Global Social Work is on the Move." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume VIII, Issue 5. 2014, September: [Newsletter] p. 16.

Rodgers, S. T. "Fulbrighters Present at Social Work Conference." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume VIII, Issue 4. 2014, May: [Newsletter] p. 7.

Rodgers, S. T. "Weaving a Tapestry of Dignity and Worth." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume VIII, Issue 4. 2014, May: [Newsletter] p. 13.

Rodgers, S. T., **Hubert, I., & Simons, E. "Social Work Students Lobby Day in Albany." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume VIII, Issue 3. 2014, April: [Newsletter] p. 6.

Rodgers, S. T. "In the Field…at Social Work Legislative Day." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume VIII, Issue 3. 2014, April: [Newsletter] pp. 5 & 7.

Rodgers, S. T., & Lane, C. "York Faculty Team Presents at Columbia University Conference." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume VI, Issue 4. 2013, April: [Newsletter] p. 15.

Rodgers, S. T. "Former Field Education Director Honored." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume VI, Issue 5 2012, September: [Newsletter] p. 7.

Rodgers, S. T. "(Ed.)." York College Social Work Field Education Signature Pedagogy E- Newsletter. Volume V 2012, Fall: [E-Newsletter] pp. 1-6.

Rodgers, S. T. "Social Work Professor Receives Another Award." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume VI, Issue 4. 2012, May: [Newsletter] p. 4.

Jackson, A. P. (Sekou Molefi Baako) & Rodgers, S. T. "Langston’s Tribute to Gil Scott-Heron." York College African American Studies Newsletter. Issue 3. 2012, April: [Newsletter] p. 16 & 18.

Rodgers, S. T. "A New Era of Social Justice and Civil Rights." York College African American Studies Newsletter. Issue 3. 2012, April: [Newsletter] pp. 19 & 20.

Rodgers, S. T., & Lane, C. "A Health and Behavioral Sciences Alliance." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume VI, Issue 3. 2012, April: [Newsletter] p. 4.

Rodgers, S. T. "“Social Work Matters” to Rochdale Village NORC." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume VI, Issue 3. 2012, April: [Newsletter] p. 7.

Rodgers, S. T. "(Ed.)." York College Social Work Field Education Signature Pedagogy E- Newsletter. Volume IV 2012, Spring: [E-Newsletter] pp. 1-6.

Rodgers, S. T. "Social Work Professor Invited to Present at International Symposium in Korea." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume V, Issue 8. 2011, December: [Newsletter] p. 8.

Rodgers, S. T. "The Global Network Agenda in Brazil." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume V, Issue 5. 2011, September: [Newsletter] p. 16.

Rodgers, S. T. "Black Women of Great Worth." York College African American Studies Newsletter. Issue 2. 2011, September: [Newsletter] p. 12.

Rodgers, S. T. "A ThRiving Summer of Service!." African American Studies Newsletter. Issue 2. 2011, September: [Newsletter] pp. 8 & 9.

Rodgers, S. T. "(Ed.)." York College Social Work Field Education Signature Pedagogy E- Newsletter. Volume III 2011, Fall: [E-Newsletter] pp. 1-4.

Rodgers, S. T. "Social Work Change Agents." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume V, Issue 3. 2011, April: [Newsletter] p. 14.

Rodgers, S. T. "Heal the Village, Sustain the Pillars, and Strengthen the Academic Collaboration." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume V, Issue 3. 2011, April: [Newsletter] p. 13.

Rodgers, S. T. "Social Work Club goes to Albany." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume V, Issue 3. 2011, April: [Newsletter] p. 12.

Rodgers, S. T. "(Ed.)." York College Social Work Field Education Signature Pedagogy E- Newsletter. Volume II. 2010, Spring: [E-Newsletter] pp. 1 & 2.

Rodgers, S. T. "Social Work Professor presents work at Columbia U." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume IV, Issue 8. 2010, December: [Newsletter] pp. 5 & 8.

Rodgers, S. T. "In the Spirit of Collective Work and Service." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume IV, Issue 8. 2010, December: [Newsletter] pp. 4 & 5.

Rodgers, S. T. "(Ed.)." York College Social Work Field Education Signature Pedagogy E- Newsletter. Volume I. 2010, Fall: [E-Newsletter] pp. 1 & 2.

Rodgers, S. T. & Simons, E. "A Global Social Work Agenda in the Millennium." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume IV, Issue 3/4. 2010, April/May: [Newsletter] p. 17.

Rodgers, S. T. & Simons, E.. "York College is on the Move." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume IV, Issue 3/4. 2010, April/May: [Newsletter] p. 11.

Rodgers, S. T. "Dr. Rodgers Wins Social Workers Award." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume IV, Issue 1. 2010, February: [Newsletter] p. 13.

Rodgers, S. T. "Social Work Program is on the Move." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume III, Issue 3. 2009, April: [Newsletter] p. 12.

Rodgers, S. T. "News From Social Work." York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter. Volume III, Issue 3. 2009, April: [Newsletter] p. 9.

Monographs in Field Of Expertise

Rodgers, S. T. "Raising Tolerance and Respect for Difference and Global Social Assistance Experts in Chişinău, Republic of Moldova." Prepared for and supported by Fulbright Office United States of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. 2013: Washington, DC.

Presented Papers, Lectures, and Exhibitions and Performances

" Afrocentricity as a Therapeutic Approach for Black Women Professionals with Experiences of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome (PTSS) Features " Guest Lecture. May 11, 2021: Simmons University School of Social Work, DSW SWO 706 Practice 2: Theories to Advance Practice - Intergenerational and Historical Trauma in Social Work Practice.

" Womanism and Afrocentricity: Understanding the Intersection " Guest Lecture. March 10, 2021: Syracuse University Falk School of Social Work, MSW SWK 735 Principles and Methods of Social Work Practice and Black Families. Black Lives Matter/Family & Child Mental Health: The Role of African American Women.

" Fighting Racism within Academic Anti-Racist Spaces " Co-presenter in collaboration with Gray, A., (Queens College) Perez, K. C. (Baruch College), Blackman-Richards, N., Rodgers, S. T. (York College), & Smith, K. A. M. (Queensborough Community College). April 15, 2021: CUNY 2021 Faculty Diversity & Inclusion Conference. The Power of an Antiracist Academy: Reimagining Systems and Structures. Virtual.

" The Mursion Experience: A Model for Social Work, Innovations & Adaptations During COVID-19 " Invited Panelist. April 9, 2021: The 2nd Annual City University of New York and the New York Simulation Center for the Health Sciences (NYSIM) - A Partnership of The City University of New York and NYU Grossman School of Medicine VIRTUAL SUMMIT.

" Voices of Injury and Well-Being: Black Professional Womanist Are “Talking Back” " Presenter (accepted): Reducing Racial and Economic Inequality. The 24th Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 2020 annual conference. Washington, DC.

" Centering Black Women: New Directions in Research " Chair. September 21, 2019: 35th International Black Women's Congress Annual Conference. Black Women’s Lives Between the Dash 1619-2019 in Virginia Beach, VA.

" Mississippi Goddam”: Misogynoir Tropes Got Me So Upset, Neighborhood Shootings Made Me Lose My Rest, And Everybody Knows About Black Wombmen at the Margins " Panelist. September 21, 2019: 35th International Black Women's Congress Annual Conference. Black Women’s Lives Between the Dash 1619-2019 in Virginia Beach, VA.

" The Exonerated Five: 30 Years Later " Panelist. Moderated by Vica Mars. Featuring Dr. George White, Jr. [Associate Professor and Chair of Department of History and Philosophy], Dr. Michele Gregory [Professor of Sociology], Dr. Michael Sharpe [Associate Professor of Political Science], and Professor William Hughes [Assistant Professor of Journalism]: York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY.

" Who Tells Black Women’s Stories? Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, Race-Based stereotypes, Posttraumatic Growth " Invited Speaker (Commentator, Dr. Michele Gregory). April, 29, 2019: Columbia University’s Women and Society Seminar, New York, NY.

" For Black WOMBmen Who Have Survived Historical and Contemporary Trauma: Enuf ‘Is Enuf’ " Panelist. The 50 Year Ripple. Black Studies—Sankofa Past, Present, and Future. The 2019 New York African Studies Association (NYASA) 44th Annual Conference. April 13, 2019: York College, City University of New York.

" Step NTU [Universal Force] Our Purpose, Reclaim Our Truth, Own Our Leadership: A Sustainable Survival Toolkit for Black WOMBmen in Academia " Panelist. Session: Education for Black Women: Across the Life Span. September 21, 2018: 34th International Black Women's Congress Annual Conference, Revisioning The Future: A 35 Year Reflection in Virginia Beach, VA.

" Fulbright Opportunities and Philosophy of the Internationalized Curriculum " Lecturer. International Social Work Symposium. February 20, 2019: York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY.

" Sustainable Development Goals: Intersecting Social Work and Nursing Competencies with the Grandbois Community, L’Atribonite Dessalines, Haiti " In collaboration with Alexandre, M., *Souffrant, K., *Chase, D., & *Smith, A. Accepted 2018: Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development (SWSD) 2018: Social Work Education and Social Work Development: Environmental and Community Sustainability; Human Solutions in an Evolving Society in RDS, Dublin, Ireland, Europe.

" Actualizing Social Work Education and a Global CUNY Agenda in East Africa " Accepted, 2018: International Social Work Conference: Professional Social Work and Sustainable Development in Africa. Kigali, Rwanda East Africa.

" York College Percy E. Sutton SEEK Program and the Office of Student Activities. The Journey of LEADHERSHIP " Panelist in collaboration with Savitrie Rampersaud [Technical Sergeant (TSgt.) Material Management Craftsman, United States Air Force Administrative Coordinator for York College Student Development], Julissa Contreras-Martinez [Specialist for the Office of Scholarship Enterprises] Jennifer Saint-Preux, Esq. [New York Criminal Defense Attorney], Nicole A. Summers [Founder, Star Solutions LLC] and Tracey Ellis [Moderator. Lecturer/Mental Health Counselor/SEEK]. 2018, March 15: York College, City University of New York, Queens, NY.

" The York Early College Academy (YECA) Lecture Series. Cypher 2.0: Focus, Drive and Grit! " Panelist in collaboration with Lloyd Cambridge [CEO, Progress Playbook], Shawn “Dot” Joyner [Radio Personality, The Dot and Spry Show], and Spry Lee Scott [Moderator. Radio Personality, The Dot and Spry Show and Celebrity Stylist]. November 14, 2017: York College, City University of New York, Queens, NY.

" Fulbright Reflections: Republic of Moldova " Lecturer. Social Work Student Scholars' Student Aboard Orientation. May 2, 2017: York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY.

" The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program: A Model for Programmatic Integration " Presenter in collaboration with Professor Robert Clovey, Dr. Fabiola Salek, and Ms. Sara Garcia. April 28, 2017: Breaking Boundaries 2017: Developing, Assessing, and Scaling Curricular and Co-Curricular Experiential Learning Opportunities. Guttman Community College, CUNY in New York, NY.

" The Star Track Anti-Violence Program " Co-Organizer. In collaboration with Supervising Attorney Germaine Augustine [The Legal Aid Society], Social Work Supervisor Odessa Antoine [Moderator, The Legal Aid Society] and York College CUNY Student Scholar Guest Lecturers: *Charles Clink, Jr., *Rolonda Rogers, & *Durrell Washington. April 7, 2017: Academy of Medical Technology: A College Board School, Far Rockaway, NY. (Invited).

" PSC Jr. Faculty Development Day Panelist " Panelist in collaboration with Nivedita Majumdar [Moderator - John Jay], Susan Kang [John Jay], Jocelyn Wills [Brooklyn College] March 31, 2017: Senior College Panel.

" Am I My Neighbor’s Keeper? Yes I Am! " Panelist. March 18, 2017: Women’s Health Empowerment Symposium. Co-sponsored by NYS Senator Leroy Comrie and York College Women’s Center, York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY.

" Ava DuVernay’s Documentary “13” " Moderator in collaboration with Supervising Attorney Germaine Auguste [The Legal Aid Society], Timothy Rountree, Attorney-in-Charge [The Legal Aid Society, Criminal Defense Practice of Queens County], Anthony Posada [The Legal Aid Society, Community Justice Unit], Dr. George White, Jr. and Professor Andrew P. Jackson [York College African American] and York College Social Work Club: February 17, 2017: African American Studies Resource Center, York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY.

" From Slave to Criminal with One Amendment—A Panel Discussion: Ava DuVernay’s Documentary 13TH " Panelist in collaboration with Dr. George White, Jr. [Department of History and Philosophy], L. Ives Nzuzi [The Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth], and *Durrell Washington [York College Social Work Club Vice President]: November 1, 2016: York College Percy E. Sutton SEEK Program. York College, City University of New York.

" #YECAStudentsLivesMatter: Educate with Purpose and Promise. York Early College Academy Pre-graduation Panel Discussion " Presenter in collaboration with *Durrell Washington (York College Social Work Club Vice President): May 12, 2016: York Early College Academy, York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY (Invited).

" Natural Hair Forum: My Crown, My Spirit, My Purpose " Presenter in collaboration with York College Women’s Center and Blue Diamond Association: April 16, 2016: African American Studies Resource Center, York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY (Invited).

" Get into the Act": Rochdale Village Elders and York College Student Scholars Reflect on Intergenerational Technology Engagement Initiative " Co-Organizer and Moderator in collaboration with York College Social Work Empowering & Encouraging Together (SWEET) Club, Sherba Austin (Director, Rochdale Village Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) and Kubballa Waliyaya (Computer Instructor), May 2, 2015: African American Studies Resource Center, York College of City University of New York in Queens, NY.

" Reflections On The Selma Pilgrimage: Beyond the Bridge, Where Do We Go From Here? " Moderator In collaboration with Dr. Ron Daniels (Distinguished Lecturer), Selma Student Scholars and Chaperons: March 31, 2015: York College Division of Student Development [moderated by Dr. Selena T. Rodgers], York College, City University of New York, Queens in NY.

" The Imposter Syndrome: A Condition That Plagues Successful People in Walks of Life " Panelist in collaboration with featured author and keynote Joyce M. Roché [Former president & CEO, Girls Incorporated] and Panelist: Carol Robles Roman [CUNY Trustee & President CEO of Legal Momentum] and Allyson Gill (Student Scholar): March 25, 2015: York College Women’s Center, Office of the President, Student Activities, Women’s Club. York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY.

" Women's Networking for Success Event " March 19, 2015: York College Women’s Center, York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY.

" Get Your Grant! PSC-CUNY Proposals in Progress (PIP) Work Session " Panelist In collaboration with Dean Lynne W. Clark, Director Dawn Hewitt of Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and SHSPP faculty, November 20, 2014: School of Health Sciences & Professional Programs Research, Scholarly Writing & Grants Faculty Writing Workshop, York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY (Invited).

" Harambee: Pulling Together to Engender Cultural Competence to End Domestic Violence " Panelist in collaboration with Dr. Kathariya Mokrue, Dr. Donna Chirico, Ms. Tonya McLeod, Ms. Terrie M. Williams & Ms. Madeline McCray, October 21, 2014: York College Men’s Center and Women’s Center Domestic Violence Town Hall Meeting [moderated by Dr. Ron Daniels], York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY (Invited).

" Fulbright Specialist's Report on Revisioning Social Work Education in Europe's Most Impoverished Country: Global Perspectives, Post-Soviet Pedagogies, Curriculum Development " Presenter. Session: Educating for Social Equality, p. 5 (refereed abstract). York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter, p. 16. July 11, 2014: Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development: Promoting Social and Economic Equity in South Melbourne, Australia.

" You Don’t Know Me…: Black Women Perceptions of Contemporary Stereotypes " Presenter. Session: Health/Mental Health (refereed abstract, p. 27). Supported in part by PSC-CUNY Research Award # 65615-00 43. (York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter, p. 13) April 18, 2014: The National Association of Black Social Workers 46 Annual Conference. An African Tapestry: The Blackprint for the Physical, Psychosocial and Spiritual Wellness in Indianapolis, IN.

" The World of Moldova: Social Work Education in a Transitional Political Climate " Presenter. Session: International Social Work/Education (refereed abstract, p. 20). York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter, p. 7. In collaboration with Dr. Linda Wermeling, March 20, 2014: The 31st Annual Conference of Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, Inc. in Louisville, KY.

" It Takes a Village: Community Involvement in Older Adult Wellness " Presenter. In collaboration with Dr. Charlene Lane and Rochdale NORC Director, Sherba Austin, March 2014: Conference Paper accepted for, The Health, Wellness & Society Knowledge Community Fourth International Conference on Health, Wellness, and Society in Vancouver, Canada.

" An Uncompromised Professional Sojourn in Social Work: Conversations with Dr. Selena T. Rodgers " Presenter. November 19, 2013: Association of Black Social Workers Organization - What Do Social Workers Do? at Medgar Evers College, City University of New York in Brooklyn, NY (Invited).

" My Fulbright Specialist Experience in Moldova, Eastern Europe: Global Social Work Education, Aleksandr Pushkin [1799 - 1837], and Reflections as an Outsider Within " Presenter. October 29, 2013: Global Education at CUNY Forum. York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY (Invited).

" Ensuring Black Women are [A]part of the Global Agenda: Perceptions of Posttraumatic Growth in the Aftermath of Historical and Contemporary Trauma " Presenter. supported in part by PSC-CUNY Research Award # 65615-00 43 (refereed abstract). September 26, 2013: The National Association of Social Workers – South Africa, in association with the International Federation for Social Workers Voices for Development Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa.

" My Fulbright Specialist Experience in Developing Global Social Work Education in Chişinău, Moldova: An Outsider Within " Presenter. September 30, 2013: Vaal Triangle Campus, North-West University in Vanderbijpark, South Africa.

" International Social Work Professional Standards. Free International University, Faculty of Psychology and Social Assistance " Panelist in collaboration with Dr. Priscilla Gibson, June 15, 2013: Free International University of Moldova in Chişinău, Moldova Eastern Europe (Invited).

" Legitimate Rape and African American Women from Celia [1836 -1855], a Slave 1619 to Tawana Brawley 1987: A Conversation with Alton H. Maddox, Jr. " Co-Organizer in collaboration with Professor Elizabeth B. Anderson, & Dr. Michele Gregory, May 9, 2013: African American Studies Resource Center, York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY.

" Disparities in Mental Health Care Older Adults Receive " (York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter, p. 15) In collaboration with Dr. Charlene Lane, March 16, 2013: Teachers College at Columbia University 5th Annual Health Disparity Conference in New York, NY.

" …But Still, Like Air...I’ll Rise:” Uplifting and Mentoring Students for Academic Excellence " Presenter in collaboration with *Tiffany Cudjoe, April 9, 2013: York College Mentor Certification Program, York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY (Invited).

" Pathways to Success: The Journey of Black Pillars in Higher Education "Will Not Be Televised." It Will Be Photographed! " Session: Pathways to Success (refereed abstract, p. 21). York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter, p. 8. In collaboration with *Tiffany Cudjoe, February 28, 2013: American Association of Blacks in Higher Education 2013 National Conference, Pathways to Success within Higher Education in Atlanta, GA.

" A Panel Discussion: Black Faculty and Staff Mentoring Students for Leadership " Panelist in collaboration with *Tiffany Cudjoe, February 26, 2013: African American Studies Resource Center, York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY.

" Moving Towards Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Education Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) Assessment Compliance in Social Work Field Education: Session II " Organizer and Presenter (York College Social Work Field Education Signature Pedagogy E-Newsletter, p. 4) November 14, 2012: African American Studies Resource Center, York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY.

" Moving Towards Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Education Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) Assessment Compliance in Social Work Field Education: Session I " Organizer and Presenter (York College Social Work Field Education Signature Pedagogy E-Newsletter, p. 4) October 17, 2012: African American Studies Resource Center, York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY.

" Social Work Matters " Organizer and Moderator (York College Social Work Field Education Signature Pedagogy E-Newsletter, pp. 6-13) May 23, 2012: York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY.

" Standing On The Shoulders of Pillars: The Charge of Social Work Educators " Presenter May 17, 2012: Association of Black Social Workers Student Chapter Passing of the Torch Ceremony, Medgar Evers College, City University of New York in Brooklyn, NY (Invited).

" Research Faculty Advisor, Mentor/Mentee Lunch Session Panelist " (York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter, p. 8) In collaboration with *Tiffany Cudjoe, April 19, 2012): York College 3rd Annual Student Research Day, York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY (Invited).

" The Duty of Self-Care: Vicarious Trauma and Coping Strategies in Social Work " Moderator. (York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter, p. 8) In collaboration with *Tiffany Cudjoe, April 19, 2012): York College 3rd Annual Student Research Day, York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY.

" Rise Up Social Workers: From Vicarious Trauma to Posttraumatic Growth " Presenter. Session: Professional Development/Family Preservation (refereed abstract, 41). Supported in part by PSC-CUNY Research Award # 63087-00 41. (York College African American Studies Newsletter No. 3, pp. 19 & 20) In collaboration with *Tiffany Cudjoe, April 4, 2012: 44 National Association of Black Social Workers Annual Conference, A New Era of Social Justice and Civil Rights in Atlanta, GA.

" Lived Experiences of Vicarious Trauma, Coping, and Posttraumatic Growth in Undergraduate Social Work Students Who Attend Urban Public Colleges " Presenter. Session: Healthy Communities (refereed abstract, p. 30). Supported in part by PSC-CUNY Research Award # 64237-00 42. (York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter, p. 4) March 23, 2012: American Association of Blacks in Higher Education National Conference, Healthy Communities through Access, Education, Research and Collaboration in Atlanta, GA.

" Passion for the Social Work Profession: The Role of Field Education " Presenter. (York College Social Work Field Education Signature Pedagogy E-Newsletter, p. 2) November 9, 2011: Korea Association of Social Workers in Seoul, South Korea (Invited).

" The Role of Posttraumatic Growth and Social Work in Existing Social Service Integrated Models in New York City " Presenter. (York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter, p. 8) November 8, 2011: Meeting the Challenge of Social Service Delivery Symposium in Seoul, South Korea (Invited).

" Historical and Socio-Cultural Overview: From Childhood Sexual Abuse to Spiritual Well-Being...In All Ways A Survivor " Presenter. Session: Historical and Socio-Cultural Overview (refereed abstract, p. 20). Supported in part by PSC-CUNY Research Award # 60131-39 40. September 23, 2011: 27th International Black Women's Congress Annual Conference, Healing Black Women from Violence: Reclaiming Our Rightful Place in Baltimore, MD.

" Exposing the Hushed Latina Immigration Experiences: The Global Reality of Refugee-like Situations in America " Presenter. Supported in part by PSC-CUNY Research Adjunct Professional Development Grant 2007-2008 (refereed abstract).York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter, p. 16) July 19, 2011: 4th Annual The International Global Studies Conference, Latina America and Globalization: Emerging Societies and Emancipation in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

" Africana Studies Colloquium Series: "Victim-Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse: Understanding The Link Between Historical Trauma and Posttraumatic Growth " (York College African American Studies Newsletter No. 2, p. 5) May 18, 2011: African American Studies Resource Center, York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY.

" Child Sexual Abuse in Men and Women of African Ancestry: Engendering Spiritual Well-Being and A Posttraumatic Growth Perspective " (York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter, pp. 5 & 8) November 15, 2010: Columbia University’s Women and Society Seminar in New York, NY (Invited).

" Unmasking Secrets of Childhood Sexual Abuse: A Historical and Social-cultural Overview of The Middle Passage to Spiritual Well-being among African-American Women " Presenter. September 24, 2010: 26th International Black Women's Congress Annual Conference, Weaved in the Fabric: A Wholistic Perspective on Violence Against Black Women in Norfolk, VA (Invited).

" Imani Dream: Posttraumatic Growth and Spiritual Well-Being in African-American Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse " Session: Health/Mental Health (refereed abstract, p. 49). Supported in part by PSC-CUNY Research Award # 60131-39 40. April 8, 2010: 42nd National Association of Black Social Workers Annual Conference, Keepers of the Village: The Role for Community Organizers in Philadelphia, PA.

" York College's Social Work Program is on the Move... " (York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter, p. 12) April 9, 2009: York College Information Session, York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY.

" The Audacity to Succeed: Tools for Academic Excellence " Presenter. March 19, 2009: First Annual College Discovery Day York Early College Academy (YECA) in Queens, NY (Invited).

" Posttraumatic Growth in Latina Immigrants Living in Refugee-Like Situations " Presenter. Session: Refugees & Poverty (refereed abstract, p. 22). Supported in part by PSC-CUNY Research Adjunct Professional Development Grant 2007-2008. February 1, 2009: 38th Annual Meetings of the Society for Cross-Cultural Research in Las Vegas, NV.

" Faculty Expectations for College Success " Co-Organizer in collaboration with Kim Adams [President, Jack & Jill of America, Queens Chapter]. November 22, 2008: Jack & Jill’s Dream In Color: Making College Your Reality, York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY.

" A Response to Violence within the African-American Community: The Incorporation of Posttraumatic Growth and the Kwanzaa Principles " Presenter. March 24, 2004: Hartman Child & Family Scholar Symposium in Mystic, CT.

" Selected Invited Community Presentations " ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞: .

" Co-Presenter, Ensuring Health Access and Undoing COVID-19 Racial Disparities " Hosted by NYS Senator James Sanders, Jr. (co-sponsored by NYS Senator Leory Comrie, Assembly member Alicia Hyndman, Assembly member Clyde Vanel, NYC Council member Adrienne Adams). May 12, 2020: A Community Conversation to Strategize on Ways to Reduce Environment, Health, & Justice Disparities in Southeast Queens Post COVID-19, Facebook Live.

" Co-Organizer and Co-Presenter " In collaboration with Dr. Jonathan Quash [Director of the York College Male Initiative Program; Mentor for My Brother’s Keeper Program], Durrell Washington [York Alum, Columbia MSW Graduate, PhD Scholar at University of Chicago], Victoria Edwards, [York Alumna, CUNY, York College MSW Program], Shelia Reynolds [York Alumna, BSW/We OWE], Michelle Fields, Esq. [Supervising Attorney, Community Justice Unit, The Legal Aid Society]: Ujima Intergenerational Café: Violence Prevention Chat N Chew. York College, City University of New York in Queens, NY.

" Co-Organizer and Co-Presenter " In collaboration with Marie Agne Richard [York Alumna, CUNY, York College MSW Program], Kiana Miller [York Alumna, CUNY, York College BS Program in Social Work], & Durrell Washington [York Alum, Columbia MSW Graduate, PhD Scholar at University of Chicago]: The Star Track Anti-Violence Program at the Academy of Medical Technology: A College Board School, Far Rockaway, NY.

" Co-Facilitator, A Call to the Village: Are We Our Children’s Keeper? Yes We Are! " Moderated by Dr. Alexandra McGlashan [Licensed Clinical Psychologist]. In collaboration with Dr. Margareth Lafontant [Medgar Evers College, CUNY] and Anthony Hooks [P.S. 123 Principal]. January 28, 2017: Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Queens Chapter. Eagle Academy III in Queens, NY (Invited).

" Co-Panelist, A Town Hall for The Community. Addressing Our Children’s Social and Emotional Needs: Gun Violence, Social Justice, and Amplifying Your Voice " In collaboration with Councilman I. Daneek Miller, Dr. Margareth Lafontant [Medgar Evers College, CUNY], Royce Russell [Civil Rights and Criminal Defense Attorney-at-Law], Stacie Grant [Motivational Speaker], P.O. Jermaine Washington [Community Affairs Officers, 113th Precinct], Jacques Léandre, Esq. [Civil Rights Law], Zakiyyah Ali [Columbia University, Teacher’s College], Anthony Hooks [P.S. 123 Principal. January 28, 2017]: Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Queens Chapter. Eagle Academy III in Queens, NY (Invited).

" Community Partner Attendee (in collaboration with YCSWEET--York College Social Work Empowering & Encouraging Together), Technology Learning Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony " Sponsored by Honorable New York State Assemblywoman Vivian E. Cook and Rochdale Village Social Services, Inc., November 14, 2014: Rochdale Village, Inc. Social Services in Queens, NY (Invited).

" Co-Presenter, Advancing Healthy Aging at Rochdale Village Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) " In collaboration with Dr. Charlene Lane, January 9, 2013: Rochdale Village Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) in Queens, NY (Invited).

" Co-Presenter, The Role of Community Support: Advancing Healthy Aging at Rochdale Village " In collaboration with Dr. Charlene Lane, June 18, 2012: Rochdale Village Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) in Queens, NY (Invited).

" Presenter, The Untold Journey of WOMB-manhood and Empowerment:Conversations of Sexual Abuse with Mothers and Daughters " May 2011: Healthy Living for Life is Our Mission, Inc. in Queens, NY (Invited).

" Distinguished Panelist, Women of Great Worth " In colloboration with Honorable New York State Assembly Woman Vivian E. Cook, Dr. Harriet Hubbard (descendant of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune-Cookman [1875-1955]), & Dr. Grace Ogiehor-Enoma (York College African American Studies Newsletter No. 2, pp. 12 & 13) March 26, 2011: Rochdale Village Community Center Women’s History Annual Forum in Queens, NY (Invited).

" Speaker and Distinguished Guest, Heal the Village: Beyond Child Sexual Abuse in African-American Survivors " (York College Academic Affairs Update Newsletter, p. 13) March 20, 2011: Rochdale Village Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) Women’s History 3rd Annual Forum in Queens, NY (Invited).

" Keynote Speaker, Sanfoka - Parenting for the 21st Century: A Value-Based Approach " December 19, 2009: Parent Leadership Graduation Ceremony, Family Renaissance, Inc. in Brooklyn, NY (Invited).

" Presenter, Domestic Violence in the African-American Community: A Call to Men " December 2007: sponsored by Councilman James Sanders, Jr. in Queens, NY (Invited).

" Presenter, Collective Work and Responsibility: Building Our Children’s Futures " February 2006: Young Minds Day Care Center in Brooklyn, NY (Invited).

" Trainer/Manual Developer, The Imani Dream: A Therapeutic Treatment Model and Training Guide for Practitioners Working with Incarcerated Sexually Abused Females " August - September, 1998: Department for Juvenile Justice and New York City Probation in New York, NY (Invited).

Professional Honors, Prizes, Fellowships

32nd Assembly District Fred Wilson Democratic Club Education Award: 2021.

Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of contribution in assessment, York College, CUNY Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning: 2021.

CUNY Mid-Career Faculty Fellow (3 hours release time): 2019.

Outstanding Mentor Award, Social Work Alumni: 2019.

Certificate of Achievement, 15 Years of Service, Dr. Marcia V. Keizs, President, York College, CUNY: 2018.

Faculty Excellence Award, York College, CUNY Student Government Association: 2018.

Academic Social Work Department Excellence Award, York College, CUNY Student Government Association. Accepted on behalf of Department of Social Work at with Dr. Gila Acker (Chair) and Isabelle Hubert, MSW: 2018.

S.W.E.E.T. Club Excellence Award, York College, CUNY Student Government Association, Faculty Club Advisor: 2018.

Excellence in Teaching Award, The National Society of Leadership and Success, York College Chapter: 2018.

Proclamation, Melinda Katz, President of the Borough of Queens in the City of New York, declared Friday, May 18th, 2018 as “MSW Program at York College Day" in Queens, NY. Accepted on behalf of MSW Program at CUNY York College with Dr. Panayiotis Meleties, Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs: 2018.

NYS Senator Kevin S. Parker (D, WF) 21ST SENATE DISTRICT LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION J4951 commending Selena T. Rodgers Ph.D. upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the Master of Social Work Program at CUNY York College: 2018.

Proclamation from The Assembly State of New York Hon. Jaime R. Williams to the Social Work Program at York College (accepted on behalf of York College, CUNY Department of Social Work: 2017.

Certificate of Recognition of Service to York College Faculty Advisor to York College (YC) Social Workers Empowering and Encouraging Together (SWEET) Club, York College Department of Student Development Division: 2017.

Star Track Certificate of Appreciation from The Queens County District Attorney Richard A. Brown: 2017.

Certificate of Appreciation from Senator Leroy G. Comrie for Women's Health Empowerment Symposium: 2017.

Certificate of Appreciation, Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Queens Chapter: 2017.

Club Faculty Advisor of the Year, York College, CUNY Student Government Association: 2016 - 2017.

Advisor Mentorship Award, CUNY York College S.W.E.E.T. -- Social Work Encouraging Empowerment Together Club: 2016.

Nominated by Dean for School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs (application supported by York College Provost, Department of Social Work, and LaGuardia Community College Vice President for Student Affairs & Associate Provost) for Feliks Gross Endowment Award for Outstanding Research, City University of New York Academy for the Humanities and Sciences: 2015.

Honoree, JWT Differenter Community Leadership Innovators of Change Award: 2015.

Certificate of Recognition in Honor of Service to the Female Student Body at York College. Women’s Network for Success Event. Women’s Center, York College, City University of New York: 2015.

Educational Recognition Award, Citation of Honor from Queens Borough President Honorable Melinda Katz’s African American Heritage Committee: 2015.

Certificate of Recognition from Senator Leroy G. Comrie for Leadership and Commitment to the Community: 2015.

Certificate of Recognition, "Salute to Scholars" in Honor of Outstanding Scholarly Achievements and Contributions to the Creation and Transmittal of Knowledge, Board of Trustees Chairperson Benno Schmidt, CUNY Chancellor James B. Milliken and Interim Executive Vice Chancellor & University Provost Julia Wrigley, New-York Historical Society, New York, NY: 2014.

Honoree, CUNY Chancellor James B. Milliken Celebrates CUNY Faculty and Student Fulbright Award Winners: 2014.

Faculty Leader Recognition Award, The United States Department of Defense 52nd National Junior Science Humanities (JSHS) STEM Symposium: 2014.

Chair Judge, York College Certificate of Appreciation, Regional Semi-Finals Junior Science and Humanities Symposium: 2014.

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Alumna, Specialist Program from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES). The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to “increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries: 2013 - 2019.

Honoree, York College Student Government Association Commitment Award: 2013 - 2015.

Proclamation from The Assembly State of New York Hon. Vivian Cook for Special Recognition in Celebration of National Older Adults Month: 2013.

York College of the City University of New York (CUNY) Alumni Association Distinguished Faculty Member: 2013.

Association of Black Social Workers, Medgar Evers College CUNY Chapter Award of Leadership and Appreciation: 2012 - 2013.

Declaration of Honor, Helen M. Marshall, President of the Borough of Queens in the City of New York, hereby declared Friday, March 30th, 2012 as “Dr. Selena T. Rodgers Day" in Queens, NY: 2012.

Eleventh Annual Fred Kuo, Jr. Memorial Award for fostering respect and understanding, Queensboro Council for Social Welfare, Inc., Queens Borough President Helen M. Marshall, The United Way of New York City, The National Association of Social Workers, New York City Chapter: 2012.

Judge, York College Certificate of Appreciation for Regional Semi-Finals and Finals Junior Science and Humanities Symposium: 2012 & 2014.

United States Delegate, Inaugural Delegation to Havana, Cuba, Council on Social Work Education: 2012.

Social Work Leadership Award, Rochdale Village Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC): 2012.

Recognition Award, Rochdale Village Social Services, Inc.: 2011.

CUNY Faculty Publication Fellow (3 hours release time): 2011.

3rd Annual Emerging Social Work Leader Award of the National Association of Social Workers - New York City Chapter: 2009.

Social Work Student Professor Appreciation Award: 2009.

Certificate of Appreciation, African Genesis Mentoring Program: 2009.

Certificate of Completion, York College Faculty Development Program: 2009.

Recognition Award, Safe Horizon: 2008.

Certificate of Appreciation for Dedication and Commitment to Field Education, Adelphi University: 2006.

Certificate of Appreciation, LaGuardia Community College World AIDS Day: 2006.

Lucy Friedman Scholarship Award for Ph.D. Candidacy, Safe Horizon (formerly Victim Services, $10,000): 1998 - 2008.

Dedication and Devotion Recognition Award, Rheedlen’s Countee Cullen: 1996.

School of Social Work Scholarship Fund, Syracuse University: 1994 - 1995.

Crane Scholarship Fund, Marymount College: 1992 - 1993.

Grants-In-Aid

New York City Council, CUNY DEI at York College. 2021-2022: $10,000 (awarded to CERRU for York DEI Project; Co-Project Director with Dr. Shereen Inayatulla).

Research Foundation, Population Health Improvement Program, University Dean Mental Health Clinical Placement Workgroup Course Innovation Grant Award, School of Public Health. 2019-2020: $1,808.

Funding (N/A), COVID-19 & Well-Being Study (Cooperative Research within CUNY, College of Staten, York College, Island and Lehman College. 2020: .

Fund for Public Health in New York (FPHNY) on behalf of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), Take Care New York 2024 Community Engagement – Broad Outreach Partners, What Creates Health Café? An Academic-Community Restorative Justice Wellness Chat N Chew Model. 2019: Requested $8,000. Awarded $2,000.00. Grant used to support MSW Scholars as program assistants. (Project Director).

HRSA-19-085, in collaboration Outreach and Dr. Maureen Becker, Dean of Health Sciences and Professional Programs), The Opioid Workforce Expansion Program for Professionals’ (OWEP). 2019: Requested $992,212.00 (approved, but unfortunately based on available funds could not be approved for funding).

PSC-CUNY, Professional Staff Congress CUNY - 50 Research Award B, Understanding the Voices and Cultural Narratives of Black Women Domestic Violence Survivors. 2019-2022 (extended due to COVID-19): $6,000. (Principal Investigator).

York College Alumni Association, Inc., LEAP NYS Licensing Exam 2-Day Preparation Bootcamp. 2019: $800. (Project Director).

Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice/Mayor’s Office to Prevent Gun Violence 2019 Safe in the City Grant, Ujima Intergenerational Café: Violence Prevention Chat N Chew, York College. 2019: $1000. (Project Director).

York College Foundation, MSW Fund for Excellence. 2018 - present: currently raised $9,972.00 (Founder and Manager).

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) Access Grant, Interprofessional Education and Collaboration in a Global Environment (in collaboration with Dr. Maureen Becker, Dean of Health Sciences and Professional Programs Dr. Margarett Alexandre, Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing). 2019: $20,000. (not awarded).

Tim Cokery Social Work Memorial Award, (applied to MSW Program Launch Reception). 2018: $500. (Project Director).

York College Alumni Association Inc., Making the Case: MSW Program Launch Reception. 2018: $1000. (Project Director).

CUNY Academy for the Humanities Associate Professors Travel, Actualizing Social Work Education and a Global CUNY Agenda in East Africa. 2018: $500..

York College, CUNY Study Away Grant for five (5) social work scholars, Shaping Tomorrow Together NASW National Conference in Washington, DC: June 20-23, 2018. 2018: Awarded $1,410. York College; $3,876. NASW/Columbia University (Faculty Sponsor/Chaperone in collaboration with Durrell Washington, Student Volunteer Team Lead, Columbia University and Fatima Mabrouk, Volunteer Co-lead, New York University).

PSC-CUNY, Professional Staff Congress CUNY - 46 Research Award, A Pilot Project: Social Work and Nursing Simulating Health Disparities Prevention in African American Aging Adults. 2015 - 2016: $3,500. (Co-Principal Investigator with Margarett Alexandre, Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing).

York College Alumni Association, Inc., Dr. David Mays’ Video, "Using the DSM-5 for Effective Assessment and Treatment:" Conversations with Dr. Rodgers and Social Work Alumni. 2014: $200..

PSC-CUNY, Professional Staff Congress CUNY - 45 Research Award, Do I Have A Say? Stereotypic Images, Mentoring, and Posttraumatic Growth among Black Adolescents. 2013 - 2014: $3,500. (Principal Investigator).

Fulbright U.S. Scholar, Specialist Program. The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to “increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries, Chişinău, Republic of Moldova, Eastern Europe. 2013: $10,000. (plus travel) (Grantee).

Stravinsky Institute Foundation, Inc, Project Casa Mare International Center for Advancement of Social Work in Countries with Transition Economies, Eastern Europe. 2013: $1,500..

PSC-CUNY, Professional Staff Congress CUNY - 43 Research Award B, Perceptions of Historical Trauma among African American Women. 2012 - 2013: $6,000. (Principal Investigator).

CUNY Academy for the Humanities and Sciences - William Stewart Travel Grant, Historical and Socio-Cultural Overview: From Childhood Sexual Abuse to Spiritual Well-Being: In All Ways A Survivor. 2011 - 2012: $500..

PSC-CUNY, Professional Staff Congress CUNY - 42 Research Award, The Critical Link: Vicarious Trauma and Posttraumatic Growth Sociocultural Perspectives in Social Work Field Education Supervisors. 2011 - 2012: $3,500. (Principal Investigator).

PSC-CUNY, Professional Staff Congress CUNY - 41 Research Award, A Pilot Study: Understanding Vicarious Trauma and Posttraumatic Growth in Undergraduate Social Work Students Enrolled in Field Placement. 2010 - 2011: $3,000. (Principal Investigator).

Fellow and United States Delegate, Meeting the Challenge of Social Service Delivery, Seoul, South Korea. 2011: $3,000 (plus travel).

York College Technology Fee Online/Hybrid Course Development Program, Curriculum Development for SCWK 101: Introduction to Social Work as a Hybrid Course at York College, City University of New York. 2010: $3,000..

York College Auxiliary Enterprises Corporation, Inc., The Signature Pedagogy - Social Work Field Education. 2010 - 2013: $1,300..

PSC-CUNY, Professional Staff Congress CUNY - 40 Research Award, Posttraumatic Growth and Spiritual Well-being in African-American Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse. 2009 - 2010: $2,500. (Principal Investigator).

York College Auxiliary Enterprises Corporation, Inc., African Traveling Film Festival Series (in collaboration with *Erzulie Vica Mars). 2009: $800..

York College Auxiliary Enterprises Corporation, Inc., Each One, Teach One Alumni Panel Discussion. 2009: $750..

PSC-CUNY, Professional Staff Congress-CUNY Adjunct Professional Development Grant, The Relationship Between Perceived Availability of and Satisfaction with Social Support and Posttraumatic Growth among Latina Immigrant in Refugee-like Situations. 2007 - 2008: $3,000. (Principal Investigator).

Offices Held In Professional Societies

Invited Academic Advisory Board Member, Valera Health: 2020 - present.

Certified Site Visitor, Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) operating under the authority of the Commission on Accreditation (COA): 2019 - present.

Establish and Manage Project for Return and Opportunity in Veterans Education (PROVE) at York College via the MSW Program (in collaboration with Hunter Silberman School of Social Work and York College Veterans Office): 2019.

Reviewer, U.S. Fulbright Specialist Program Peer Reviewer, World Learning, Inc.: 2019 - present.

Founder and Faculty Advisor, Phi Alpha National Honor Society for Social Work, Chi Sigma Chapter: 2018 - present.

Advisory Member, Ujima National Research and Evaluation Work Group: 2018 - present.

Editorial Board Member, AFFILIA: The Journal of Women and Social Work: 2017 - 2020.

Editorial Review Board Member, Renaştere: International Journal for Transformative Social Policies and Practice: 2016 - 2019.

U.S. Fulbright Specialist Program Peer Reviewer, Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES): 2016 - 2017.

Consulting Editor, AFFILIA: The Journal of Women and Social Work: 2015 - 2017; 2020 - present.

Invited Ad Hoc Peer Reviewer, Social Work: 2015 - present.

Section Editor, Social Media Posts with Purpose for Journal of Colorism Studies: 2015 - 2019.

Editorial Review Board Member, Journal of Colorism Studies: 2015 - 2019.

Invited Ad Hoc Peer Reviewer, Social Work Education: The International Journal: 2014 - 2019.

Invited Ad Hoc Peer Reviewer, Journal of Research Initiatives: 2014 - 2019.

Invited Ad Hoc Peer Reviewer, Qualitative Social Work: 2014 - 2019.

Invited Ad Hoc Peer Reviewer, Children and Youth Services Review: 2014 - 2019.

Member, International Federation of Social Workers: 2014 - present.

Member, International Association of Schools of Social Work: 2014 - present.

Member, The Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, Inc: 2014 - 2019.

Invited Advisory Board Member, Project Casa Mare International Center for Advancement of Social Work in Countries with Transition Economies: 2014 - 2019.

Invited Peer Reviewer, Romanian - U.S. Fulbright Commission: 2013.

Invited Executive Board Member, Project Casa Mare International Center for Advancement of Social Work in Countries with Transition Economies: 2013 - 2014.

Invited Editorial Board Member, Annuals of the Next Generation (ANG): 2013 - 2016.

Invited Abstract Peer Reviewer, Society for Social Work and Research: 2013 - 2016.

Program Consultant, Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) & Katherine Kendall Institute (KAKI) sponsored Social Work Inaugural Delegation to Havana, Cuba: 2012.

Member, American Association of Blacks in Higher Education: 2012 - 2016.

Research Consultant (pro bono), Rochdale Village Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC): 2012 - 2016.

Peer Reviewer, Global Studies Journal: 2011 - 2012.

Member, National Association of Social Workers: 1995 - present.

Volunteer, HIV Counselor, Syracuse University Health Center: 1995.

Other Professional Activities and Public Service

Member, International Black Women's Congress: 2019 - present.

Member, Council on Social Work Education: 2017 - present.

Volunteer, Rochdale Village Technology Learning Center: 2013 - 2015.

Social Work Grant Consultant: 2013.

Social Work Clinical Supervisor, Stony Brook University Masters in Social Work (MSW) Program: 2010 - 2011, 2013 - 2014 & 2018 - 2019.

Volunteer, Safe Horizon, Brooklyn Community Office: 2008 - 2010.

Advisory Board Member, Rochdale Village Social Services, Inc: 2008 - 2010.

Group Leader, African Genesis' Teen Summit 1000 Program (d’Zert Club), Corrective History Education Institute (traveled with youth and adults on study tours to Egypt (Kmt)/North Africa, Canada and United States regions): 2007 - 2009.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R - Psychotherapy Privilege), New York State: 2004 (originally licensed as a Certified Social Work 1995).

Certified Social Work Field Instructor (SIFI), New York University: 2003.

National Victim Assistance Academy, California State University-Fresno: 1998.

Onondaga County Health Department HIV/AIDS Counseling Certification: 1995.