Augustus Rodgers
Columbia,SC
Summary
Distinguished Professor Emeritus from the University of South Carolina, recognized for exceptional public service and leadership. Leveraged expertise in behavioral health and education to improve patient and student outcomes, earning multiple awards including the SCNASW Social Worker of the Year. Skilled in evidence-based strategies and fostering team collaboration, consistently promotes professional growth and operational excellence.
Overview
59
59
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor Emertius
University Of South Carolina
05.2003 - Current
- Involves teaching and student advisement, as well as faculty liaison responsibilities with agencies providing field instruction placements M.S.W. students.
- Entails duties and responsibilities in regard to several committees within the college, among which are included: Admissions, Curriculum, Faculty Development, Faculty Evaluation, etc.
Behavioral Health Counselor
Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center
02.1996 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven approaches, identifying areas of improvement or expansion based on analyzed results.
- Consistently participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of behavioral health counseling.
Director
National Black Family Summit
07.1986 - Current
Professor
University Of South Carolina
08.1973 - 08.2003
Projector Director
Faculty Training Institute
05.1971 - 06.1973
- This directorship fell under the heading of the University of South Carolina Regional Campus Office, and involved the execution of administrative decisions on behalf of the University in Facilitating program developments to meet the needs of black, low-income, other minority and first generation college students.
Psychiatric Social Worker
SC Department Of Mental Health
07.1965 - 11.1971
- Assigned to a demonstration project designed to rehabilitate and re-socialize chronic long term patients. Once successful, major emphasis was placed on returning these persons to the outside community. This Job assigned entailed working with patients and their families in addition to the coordination of community resources for referral purposes. For a period of approximately one year, I served in the position of acting project coordinator. (Project HIP- Hospital Improvement Program ).
Social Worker
Social Services Department At Lincoln Hospital
09.1968 - 05.1969
- Student Placement. This placement provided the opportunity to experience social work in a family practice setting.
Social Worker
NY Public School System
06.1968 - 08.1968
- Summer employment as staff social worker for Head Start Program with the New York Public School System.
Probation Officer
Bronx Criminal Court
09.1967 - 05.1968
Education
Master of Divinity -
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
Columbia, SC1988
Ph.D. -
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC1978
Faculty Training Institute, Regional Campus -
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC1973
Master of Social Work -
New York University
New York, NY1969
Bachelor of Arts -
Benedict College
Columbia, SC1965
Skills
- Course Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Student Mentoring
Honors and Awards
- 2000-Resolution of Recognition by SC General Assembly for Outstanding Public Service
- 1998-SCNASW Social Worker of the Year
- 1997- USC Public Service Award
- 1997- National Urban League South Region Public Service Award
- 1989-91'- Outstanding Leadership Award
- 1990- USC Administrative Fellowship Award
- 1989-Wall of Fame Inductee (Columbia Housing Authority)
- 1989- Distinguish Service Award
- 1988-Citizen of the Year Award
- 1982-Service Award
- 1980-Youth service Award
- 1980-Man of the Year Award
- 1980-Ten Year Service Award
Additional Information
Additional Scholarly and Professional Publications available upon request.
Timeline
Professor Emertius
University Of South Carolina
05.2003 - Current
Behavioral Health Counselor
Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center
02.1996 - Current
Director
National Black Family Summit
07.1986 - Current
Professor
University Of South Carolina
08.1973 - 08.2003
Projector Director
Faculty Training Institute
05.1971 - 06.1973
Master of Divinity -
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
Ph.D. -
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Faculty Training Institute, Regional Campus -
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Master of Social Work -
New York University
Bachelor of Arts -
Benedict College
Social Worker
Social Services Department At Lincoln Hospital
09.1968 - 05.1969
Social Worker
NY Public School System
06.1968 - 08.1968
Probation Officer
Bronx Criminal Court
09.1967 - 05.1968
Psychiatric Social Worker
SC Department Of Mental Health
07.1965 - 11.1971