Faculty

Department Chair
Professor

Ph.D., Northcentral University, 2006
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 1998
B.A. Fort Hays State University, 1993

Albertson Hall 168D
Phone: 785.628.5395
E-mail: todavis@fhsu.edu
Tim Davis' Homepage

Assistant Professor

Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2015
M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2005
B.A., Sogang University, Seoul South Korea, 1987

Albertson Hall 103H
Phone: 785.628.4469
E-mail: jhlee3@fhsu.edu
Jung Hee Lee's Homepage

Professor

Ph.D., Capella University, 2006
M.S.W., University of Washington, 1976
B.S.W., Bar Ilan University, 1973
B.A., University of Washington, 1969

Albertson Hall 103G
Phone: 785.628.4389
E-mail: plevy@fhsu.edu
Patricia Levy's Homepage

Assistant Professor

Doctoral Degree in Social Work, University of Kentucky, 2020
M.S.W., University of Kentucky, 2006
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, Sander-Brown Center of Aging, University of Kentucky, 2006
Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities, University of Kentucky, 2006
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India, 2001
M. Phil, Delhi University, Delhi, India, 1998
M.A., Panjab University, Chandigarh, India, 1994
B.A., University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India, 1991

Albertson Hall 103E
Phone: 785.628.4242
E-mail: vksrivastava@fhsu.edu

Vinod's Homepage

MSW Program Director
Assistant Professor

M.S.W., University of Kansas, 1993
B.A., University of Colorado, 1984

Albertson Hall 168C
Phone: 785.628.4723
Email: rjweimer2@fhsu.edu
Rhonda Weimer's Homepage

BSW & MSW Field Director
Assistant Professor

M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2004
B.S.W., Fort Hays State University, 2003

Albertson Hall 168A
Phone: 785.628.5917
Email: kjcarswell@fhsu.edu

Interim BSW Program Director
Cohort Coordinator
Instructor

MSW, Wichita State University, 2008
BSW, Fort Hays State University, 2007

Board Certified Professional Counselor
Certified Relationship Specialist
Board Certified PTSD Clinician

Albertson Hall 168B
Phone: 785.628.4073
Email: rgtuxhorn@fhsu.edu

Rekala Tuxhorn's Homepage

Administrative Coordinator
Staff Senate President

B.A, Benedictine College, 2008

Albertson Hall 168
Phone: 785.628.4755
E-mail: jlwhitmer@fhsu.edu

Adjunct Instructor

Teaches: Child and Family Systems, Introduction to Social Work

M.S.W, University of Kansas, 2018
B.S., Sociology, Fort Hays State University, 2008

Licensed Masters Social Worker
Licensed Master Addiction Counselor
Certified Person-Centered Case Manager
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Email: jkalbin@fhsu.edu

Adjunct Instructor

Teaches: Pharmacology & High Risk Issues

Pharm. D., University of Kansas, 2003
B.S., Chemistry, Fort Hays State University, 1998

Licensed by the Kansas State Board of Pharmacy
Email: sjbalthazor@fhsu.edu 

Adjunct Instructor

Teaches: Introduction to Addictions, Addictions Practicum I, Addictions Practicum II

M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2016
M.S., Fort Hays State University, 2002
B.A., Fort Hays State University, 1990

Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor
E-mail: tlbennett@fhsu.edu

Adjunct Instructor

Teaches: Human Behavior & the Social Environment III

M.S.W., Washburn University, 1997
B.S.W., Washburn University, 1991

Licensed Masters Social Worker
E-mail: jsboger@fhsu.edu

Adjunct Instructor

Teaches: Client Management Procedures

M.S., Fort Hays State University, 2006
B.S., McPherson College, 1999

Licensed Professional Counselor
E-mail: mkbrous@fhsu.edu

Mandi Brous' Homepage

Adjunct Instructor

Teaches: Families in Addictions, Psychopathology in Addictions

M.S.W., University of Kansas, 2009
B.S., Kansas State University, 1997

Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor
Email: jscolby@fhsu.edu

Jennifer Colby's Homepage

Adjunct Instructor

Teaches: Human Behavior & the Social Environment III

M.S.W., University of Oklahoma, 2003
B.S.W., Fort Hays State University, 1998

Adjunct Instructor

Teaches: Practicum Preparation, Social Work Professional Seminar

M.S.W., Wichita State University, 2010
B.S.W., East Central University, 2004

Adjunct Instructor

Teaches: Groups in Addiction

Ph.D., Psychology, Capella University
M. Ed., University of Missouri, 1987
B.A., Psychology, Columbia College, 1985

Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor

Email: chkrebsbach@fhsu.edu

Adjunct Instructor

Colby Cohort Instructor

M.S.W, University of Kansas, 2014
B.S.W, Washburn University, 2006

Licensed Masters Social Worker
Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker
Email: lrleichliter@fhsu.edu

Adjunct Instructor

Teaches: Group, Organization and Community Systems

M.S.W, Washburn University, 2005
B.S., Human Services/Psychology and Christian Studies, 2003

Licensed Masters Social Worker
Email: smmersdorfforeman@fhsu.edu 

Sarah Mersdorf-Foreman Homepage

Adjunct Instructor

Teaches: Forensic Social Work Practice

Adjunct Instructor

Teaches: Individual Counsel in Addictions, Ethics in Addictions

M.S.W., Washburn University, 2014
B.S.W., Fort Hays State University, 2010

Licensed Master's Level Social Worker
License Drug and Alcohol Social Worker

Email: amsowers@fhsu.edu

Amanda Sowers Homepage

Adjunct Instructor

Teaches: Foundations of Practice, The Helping Relationship

M.S.W, University of Omaha-Nebraska, 1993
B.A., Sociology, Saint Louis University, 1988

Email: kastefanowycz@fhsu.edu 

Adjunct Instructor

Teaches: Medical Social Work and Behavioral Health Practice

M.S.W, University of Kansas, 1999
B.S.W., University of Wyoming, 1991

Licensed Masters Social Worker
Certified Social Worker

Email: mltharman@fhsu.edu 

Adjunct Instructor

Teaches: Human Behavior I: Micro Knowledge and Theory, Human Behavior II: Mezzo/Macro Knowledge and Theory

M.S.W, University of Kansas, 2015
B.S.W, Fort Hays State University, 2009

Licensed Masters Social Worker
Email: alvenson@fhsu.edu