Goal-oriented Human Services Faculty Member, Academic Advisor, and Acting Program Director, dedicated to strengthening administrative and educational operations to enhance institution, division, program, and student success. Cultivates long-lasting relationships with students, staff, and community providers to strengthen comprehensive outcomes. Motivational leader with top-notch communication, organizational and strategic planning abilities.
Human Services Faculty
Academic Advising
(A student nominated recognition, eligible to those who have exemplified the purpose of the Society through excellence in academic student development. Conferred by the National Society of Leadership and Success and Sigma Alpha Pi on April 23, 2018.)
Proficient in teaching the following AAS foundational level Human Service / Social Work courses, as well as elective courses in the student’s areas of professional interest. Multiple courses authorized for Social Work department transfer courses to the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
HUSR 1100 - Introduction to Human Services - Face-to-face lecture and online modalities
Presents the historical and theoretical concepts of human services; focuses on participants in the delivery of human services and social services, and introduces professional development.
HUSR 1200 - Counseling Techniques & Theory - Face-to-face lecture
An introduction to the field of counseling focusing on the current theoretical models and their application to the field of human services.
HUSR 1260 - Community Health Needs - Face-to-face lecture and online modalities
Provides an understanding of community health and the health needs of the diverse member of the community.
HUSR 1330 - Activities Therapy - Face-to-face lecture
Designed to introduce the student to activities therapy, a type of intervention that enables people to become more active participants in their life and their community.
HUSR 1340 - Prepracticum - Online
Preparation for student to enroll in a practical supervised experience in a selected community agency.
HUSR 1350 - Practicum I - Face-to-face lecture and Field Supervision
Field Experience - Consent of program advisor is required prior to placement in this practical supervised experience in a selected community agency.
HUSR 2300 - Group Dynamics - Face-to-face lecture
Theory and exercises are combined to provide an experiential approach to learning about the dynamics of small groups.
HUSR 2330 - Perspectives in Addictions - Online
Presents a multidimensional perspective on substance use, abuse and dependence, emphasizing biological, psychological, social and family systems variables.
HUSR 2380 - Professional Ethics and Issues - Face-to-face lecture
Provides a comprehensive view of ethical issues to include (but not limited to) confidentiality, competence, client rights and patient records. Focus directed toward ethical practice in case management, delivery, and drug/alcohol provision service.
HUSR 2400 - Practicum II - Face-to-face lecture and Field Supervision
Field placement - Consent of program advisor is required prior to placement in this practical supervised experience in a selected community agency.
HUSR 2550 - Case Assessment and Planning - Face-to-face lecture
exploration and practice of the process of collecting and assessing data for the purpose of treatment plan/service plan development. It includes use of assessment tools, level of care decisions, goals and objectives, documentation and confidentiality in client care atmospheres related to addiction treatment and generalist service provision.
HUSR 2600 - Understanding Trauma - Face-to-face lecture
An introduction to the topic of trauma; its causes, symptomology and impact on the client, the professional,
and the human service field as a whole.
HUSR 2700 - Drug & Alcohol Counseling Practicum II - Face-to-face lecture and Field Supervision
Drug and Alcohol Field Placement - Consent of program advisor is required prior to placement in this practical, LADC supervised experience in a drug and alcohol counseling agency.
HUSR 2900 - Graduation Seminar - Face-to-face lecture
Accompanies or follows a student’s final practicum course in the human services AAS degree program; designed to provide students the opportunity to integrate classroom learning and practicum experiences in preparation for entry-level employment in a human service agency.
Dr. Marcie Kemnitz - Campus President & Past Dean of Health Sciences
Central Community College - 3134 W Highway 34, Grand Island, NE 68802
Office Phone: (308)398-4222
Mobile Phone: (605)940-5158
Email: mkemnitz@cccneb.edu
Dr. Maha Younes - Chief Diversity Officer & Past Social Work Department Chair
University of Nebraska at Kearney - 2504 9th Ave, Kearney, NE 68849
Office Phone: (308)865-8741
Email: younesm@unk.edu
Cathy Gray - Social Work Supervisor / Adoption Specialist
Iowa Department of Human Services - 822 Douglas Street, Sioux, City, IA 51101
Mobile Phone: (712)223-0188
Email: cathygray30@gmail.com