Molly Tovar, Ed.D 314-935-7767 (W) ◦ mtovar@wustl.edu EDUCATION 1997 Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Doctor of Higher Education & Administration Major: Educational Administration and Higher Education Dissertation: A Study of Institutional Change: One Community College in Oklahoma as It Encounters an Increasing Native American Student Population 1982 Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK Master of Arts Major: Teacher Education 1978 University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI Bachelor of Science Major: Vocational Rehabilitation; Minor: Certification in Special Education ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS 2014–Present Professor of Practice, Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St Louis 2014–Present Faculty Director of Native Assets, Center for Social Development, Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St Louis 2014–Present Associate Editor, Washington University Journal of American Indian & Alaskan Native Health, Washington University in St Louis PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2010–Present Director, Kathryn M Buder Center for American Indian Studies & Professor of Practice, St Louis, MO Oversee the goals and mission of the American Indian scholarship program at Washington University’s Brown School with a combined annual budget of approximately $750,000 Procurement of external funding in 2014 is approximately $710,505 Key responsibilities include recruitment and retention of qualified American Indian scholars from sixty one tribes representing twenty nine states, management of grant funding, and supervision and evaluation of support staff Provide academic, professional, and financial support to current scholars; assist with curriculum development and research initiatives; maintain relationships with program alumni; and collaborate with other centers within the School of Social Work, Medical School, and the St Louis community Oversee organization and execution of annual Pow Wow with a budget of $30,000 that attracts audiences of 5,000 guests Represent the Buder Center on university, community, state, and national committees and conferences, and facilitate practicum placements in Indian Country 2006–2008 Director of Leadership Programs, Bill & Melinda Gates Millennium Scholars Program, Fairfax, VA Managed leadership program in close collaboration with Gates Millennium Scholars Partner organizations: the American Indian Graduate Center Scholars, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, the Asian Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund, and the United Negro College Fund Headquarters Working with a combined budget of 1.2 million, oversaw the fulfillment of the objectives and mission of the program such as: increasing the caliber of scholar pool and outreach by managing programs to engage scholars, maintaining sound financial and operational control, improving constituent satisfaction levels, maintaining a high level of scholar success, and enhancing nationwide awareness of the Gates Millennium Scholars program 2001–2006 Chief Operating Officer, American Indian Graduate Center, Albuquerque, NM Led the implementation of the American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) programs with a combined annual budget of approximately $5.1 million in scholarships and fellowships and $745,000 in operating expenses Supervised and evaluated program staff; served as a management team member in decision making and program development; along with Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, provided full compliance to conditions and requirements of grantors, including federal agencies, corporations, foundations and individuals; served as spokesperson for the organization with regard to scholarship programs; promoted AIGC and GMS through participation in national, regional and local conferences and events; and acted as Corporate Officer and program liaison to the Board of Directors 1999–2001 Associate Vice Provost for Student Services, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK Oversaw all operations of the Health Sciences Center Office of Student Services including recruitment, student academic services, student organizations, and multicultural affairs Developed and implemented a campus student diversity plan at the department, program, and college levels Maintained a close working relationship between the Office of Student Services and all college/department-based student services units; coordinated the activities and functions of the Office of Student Services with special programs within the office; and coordinated student recruitment/retention activities Represented the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center on university, community, state and national committees, boards, and organizations related to student affairs; and advised the Vice Provost for Academic and Student Affairs on matters of concern 1996–1999 Director, Student Academic Services, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK In the Graduate College, developed and administered a university-wide program for graduate students including a comprehensive minority recruitment plan and a complex financial aid program for graduate students including approximately $3,700,000 in various types of fee waivers and scholarships Developed and administered special programs such as visitation days and “How to Apply to Graduate School” initiatives; assisted in developing and implementing recruitment and retention programs for graduate students; served as co-advisor to the Graduate Student Association and Minority Graduate Student Association; and advised students Represented the Graduate College on student related issues, proposal writing, and the administration of admissions FELLOWSHIPS International Women Forum Leadership Fellow at Harvard University & Cambridge University, 2002 Oklahoma State Regents Doctoral Study Grant Fellow, 1991-1995 SELECTED AWARDS Washington University in St Louis, Brown School of Social Work Outstanding Staff Award, 2012 The Gates Millennium Scholars/The United Negro College Fund, Inc Outstanding Leadership Team Award, 2008 Dwight D Eisenhower Teacher Education Program, Washington, DC, 2001 Outstanding K-12 Curriculum Development for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics National Council of Graduate Schools, Washington DC, 1997-98 Peterson Award for Innovative Programs to Enhance Diversity, Oklahoma State University, 1997-98 Paradox Consulting, Fairfax, Oklahoma Outstanding Oklahoma Native American Leadership Award, 1997 Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Hispanic Faculty and Staff Award – Outstanding Administrator, 1997 GRANTS AWARDED Grant (3-year) from Human Resources and Services Administration: Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training for Professionals (HRSA-14-077) Title: Social Workers Advancing through Grounded Education (SAGE): Building Capacity for Mental and Behavioral Health in American Indian Country Three-year grant 2014–2017 Total $710,505 Role: Co-Investigator Program Grant, Diversity and Inclusion Grant, Washington University in St Louis Provost’s Office, 2014, with David Patterson, $6,650 To enhance knowledge of American Indian history as it relates to LGBT culture and values Program Grant, Diversity and Inclusion Grant, Washington University in St Louis Provost’s Office, 2012, with Michael Sherraden, $18,113 Interdisciplinary leadership summit to foster diversity and cultural competency among Washington University in St Louis faculty, staff, and students Program Grant, William Randolph Hearst Foundation, 2011, with Theresa Menk, $100,000 To support students seeking dual degrees in public health and social work whose interests is working in Indian Country Program Grant, AMB Foundation, 2011, with Theresa Menk, $5,000 To support the culture and amplify the voices of American Indian communities in St Louis and across the nation by hosting a pow wow Supplemental Grant for Implementation of Metrics Goals, Gates Millennium Scholarship Program, 2004– 2005, $2,000,000 Program Grant, Accenture American Indian Scholarship Fund, 2003, with Joan Currier, $113,000 To provide scholarship to American Indian students seeking a degree in business fields Program Grant, “Women of Vision Phase I & II: Investing in the Future of New Mexico’s Women Leaders,” New Mexico Women’s Foundation, 2002-03, $4,000 Program Grant for Science Scholars; OUHSC Summer Academy in the Health Sciences, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education-Oklahoma Principals, 2002, $41,952 Program Grant, “OUHSC Preparing Teachers for the New Millennium: Integrating Multicultural Components in a Mathematics and Science Inquiry Based Curriculum,” Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, 2000, $40,051 Research Grant, “Bringing the Past and the Future: Science, Mathematics, and Technology of Traditional Cultures,” Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education-Oklahoma Principals, 1999–2002, CoPrincipal Investigator, $360,000 Research Grant, “Summer Academy in Problem Solving,” Oklahoma State Regents for Higher EducationOklahoma Principals, 1998–1999, Co-Principal Investigator, $120,000 GRANT REVIEWER South Dakota University Reviewed a comprehensive analysis of the multicultural environment at the University, 2000 Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, Evaluated proposals for the Dwight D Eisenhower Mathematics and Science State Curriculum Frameworks Grant program, 1997–2000 Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Evaluated proposals for State Summer Academies, 1998–1999 TEACHING 2014-16, Leadership Development and Evaluation in Indian Country, Washington University in St Louis, Brown School of Social Work 1999, Ph.D Graduate Course: Multicultural Counseling, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 1996, Freshman Orientation, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK SELECTED ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS Schuermann, C., Tovar, M., & Patterson, D.A (2016) A future of Native students: From victimization to value to victory Patterson, D.A., Tovar, M., Thompson, K., Ishcomer, J., Kreuter, M., Caburnay, C., & Boyum, S (2016) Speaking out about physical harms from tobacco use: Response to graphic warning labels among American Indian/Alaska Native communities BMJ Open 2016; 6:3 Tovar, M., Patterson, D.A., & Stevens, J (2016) Toward a culturally informed rehabilitation treatment model for American Indian/Alaska Native veterans Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation – Special Issue, 14, 3, 163-175 Patterson, D.A., VanZile-Tamsen, C., Black, J., Billiot, S., & Tovar, M (2016) The impact of disabilities and other physical health issues on academic outcomes among American Indian and Alaskan Native College Students: An exploratory analysis Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation – Special Issue, 14, 208-221 Black, J., Wheeler, N., & Tovar, M (2016) Understanding the challenges to providing disability services and rehabilitation in rural Alaska: where we go from here? Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation – Special Issue Tovar, M., Patterson, D.A & Lewis, J Native American elders (2015) In B Berkman (Ed.), Handbook of Social Work in Health and Aging New York: Oxford University Press Tovar, M., & Kastelic, S (2015, Spring) A Journey We've Taken Together Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping, 21(2), 45-48 Tovar, M (2015, Spring) Honoring a Vision: The Kathryn M Buder Center for American Indian Studies Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping, 21(2), 37-44 Barusch, A., Tovar M and Golden, T., (2014) Financial Capability and Asset Holding in Later Life: A Life Course Perspective Oxford: Oxford University Press Patterson, D.A., VanZile-Tamsen, C., Black, J., Billiot, S., & Tovar, M (2013) A comparison of selfreported physical health and health conditions of American Indian/Alaskan Natives to other college students Journal of Community Health, 38(6), 1090–1097 Tovar, M., Wheeler, N., & Nord, J (2011) A Cup of Cappuccino for the Entrepreneurial Spirit: American Indian Women Stillwater, OK: Nord Enterprises Tovar, M., & Vallo, M (2002) Dreaming to achieve: Rainerism at work The American Indian Graduate, Spring, 9–11 Tovar, M (1999) Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education, ERIC Clearinghouse, Resources in Education (RIE) SELECTED PUBLICATIONS SUPPORTING AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Tovar, M (2005) A Guide to Preparing for College for American Indian Students Albuquerque, NM: American Indian Graduate Center Tovar, M (2011) Getting In: Tips for Students Applying to Graduate School St Louis, MO: Washington University in St Louis SELECTED CONFERENCE PAPERS Enhancing Campus Diversity Tovar, M (2016) Increasing Awareness and Knowledge of Native Foods and Approaches to Wellness on a University Campus Annual Conference on Native American Nutrition, Prior Lake, MN Tovar, M., Black, J., & Billiot, S (2013) Elements of Indigenous Research: A Guide for IRB American Indian/Alaska Native Social Work Educators Meeting, Dallas, TX Black, J., Wagner, K., & Tovar, M (2011) Asset Building in Native Communities: New Directions for Practice, Policy, and Research Society for Social Work and Research Conference, Tampa, FL Tovar, M (2003) Resources for Achieving Diversity, panel facilitation at annual meeting of the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools, Tampa, FL Tovar, M (2002) Designing Your Internship Proposal: Understanding the Nature of Indian Communities Presentation at the Applied Experience in Psychology for Native American Undergraduate & Graduate students, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ Tovar, M., & Peakhart, D (2001) Curriculum Development: Methods and Materials; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Presentation at American Indian Teacher Training, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK Tovar, M (2000) Campus Diversity Presentation at the Oklahoma Association for the Improvement of Developmental Education Conference, Cameron University, Lawton, OK Tovar, M (2000) How to Build a Diversity Plan Presentation at the North Carolina Graduate Deans Meeting, Appalachian State University Boone, NC Tovar, M (2000) Enhancing Graduate Student Diversity and How Graduate Students Can Make A Difference National Association of Graduate and Professional Student Association national meeting, Nashville, TN Tovar, M (2000) How to Build and Implement a Comprehensive Diversity Plan Presentation at the National Conference on Multicultural Affairs, San Antonio, TX Tovar, M (2000) Developing Partnership Programs and Linkages with Diverse Organizations Presentation at the Retention in Education for Today’s American Indian Nations (RETAIN) Conference, British Columbia, Canada Tovar, M (2000) Preparing Teachers for the Next Millennium Presentation at the National Conference on Adult Learners, Atlanta, GA Powell, W B., & Tovar, M (2000) Building Diversity at Predominately White Institutions Presentation at the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools, Nashville, TN Tovar, M., & Powell, W B (2000) Understanding and Implementing Diversity within the Academy Featured speaker at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln and Omaha Tovar, M., & Powell, W B (1999) A Comprehensive Plan for Enhancing Diversity at Predominately White Institutions Keynote address at the People of Color Conference, Lincoln, NE Powell, W B., & Tovar, M (1999) Preparing Teachers for the Next Millennium – Integrating Multicultural Components in an Inquiry – Based Curriculum for Mathematics and Science Presentation at Retention in Education for Today’s American Indian Nations (RETAIN) Conference, University of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ Tovar, M (1998) Graduate Plan to Enhance Diversity Presentation at Connecting the Circle Conference, University of Kansas-Lawrence, KS Tovar, M., & Powell, W B (1998) Enhancing Diversity in Higher Education Annual Meeting of the Oklahoma Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, Fountainhead, OK Powell, W B., & Tovar, M (1997) The Graduate Plan for Enhancing Diversity: A Comprehensive Approach for the Inclusion of Minorities in Graduate Programs Presentation at the 13th Annual Access & Equity Recruitment and Retention Conference, San Antonio, TX Tovar, M., & Powell, W B (1997) Graduate Plan to Enhance Diversity in a State with a Large Native American Population Presentation at the National Conference for Retention in Education for Today’s American Indian Nations (RETAIN), Tempe, AZ Powell, W B., & Tovar, M (1997) The Graduate Plan for Enhancing Diversity: A Comprehensive Approach for the Inclusion of Minorities in Graduate Programs Presentation at the Council of Graduate Schools Peterson’s Award, Washington, DC Leadership Tovar, M (2011) Nurturing and Empowering Our Communities through Leadership American Indian Women of Proud Nations Conference, Pembroke, NC Tovar, M (2009) Developing New Leadership Patterns in Difficult Times 19th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference, Tulsa, OK Keynote address Tovar, M (2007) Study Abroad Native American Financial Services Association Washington, DC May 2007 Tovar, M (2007) University of Phoenix…Selling or Serving? Native American Executive Symposium Phoenix, AZ March 2007 Tovar, M (2006) Fellowship Roundtable Council of Graduate Schools May 2006 Washington, DC Tovar, M (2003) Leadership in the Arts, presented at the ATLATL Native Arts Leadership Initiative, Albuquerque, NM Tovar, M (2002) A College Journey: Building Tomorrow’s American Indian Leaders through Education Presentation at the annual convention of the National Indian Education Association, Albuquerque, NM Retention and Development Tovar, M (2006) The Business of Education Southern Regional Education Board FL Tovar, M (2004) Pathways to the Ph.D., New Mexico Alliance for Graduate Education and the Professoriate, Albuquerque, NM Tovar, M (2004) Status of Health and Safety among American Indian and Alaska Native Students Princeton NJ: Educational Testing Service Tovar, M (2002) Role Models for Minority High School Students Presentation at the 15th Annual Diversity in Mentoring Conference, Fort Worth, TX April 2002 Tovar, M (2002) “How to Give an Effective Presentation.” Presentation at the University of New Mexico Native American Program, Engineering Annex Tovar, M (2000) Counseling the Native American Student for Higher Education Presentation at Riverside Indian School, Anadarko, OK Tovar, M., & Powell, W B (1999) Creating a Learning Environment for American Indian Students Presentation at the Newkirk Public School System, Professional Development Seminar, Newkirk, OK Tovar, M (1997) Academic Support for American Indian Students Presentation at the American Indian Higher Education Forum, Norman, OK Student Recruitment Tovar, M., & Heppler, M (2010) Preparing for Graduate Education Ronald McNair Heartland Research Conference, Kansas City, KS Tovar, M (2007) Advising and Effectively Managing Donor Scholarship Funds National Student Personnel Association, Portland, ME Tovar, M (2007) The Gates Millennium Scholars Program West Virginia Independent Colleges & Universities Atlanta, GA May 2007 Tovar, M (2006) “Gates Millennium Scholarship” The Association of American Indian Physicians American University, Washington D.C Tovar, M (2004) “Gates Millennium Scholarship”, Big XII Conference, University of Oklahoma – Norman, OK Tovar, M (2002) Submitting a Competitive Application Presentation at the American Indian Educational Opportunities (AIEO) Conference, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM Tovar, M (2002) Assisting the American Indian Students in Completing Competitive Applications Keynote speech at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh-Enhancing the Lives of Our Future Leaders Conference Tovar, M & Hill N (2002) Scholarships for Native American Indians Presentation at United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc (USET) Impact Week, Washington, DC Tovar, M., & Powell, W B (1999) American Indians into Psychology Presentation at the Retention in Education for Today’s American Indian Nations (RETAIN) Conference, University of Arizona, Phoenix AZ Tovar, M., & Powell, W B (1998) American Indians into Psychology Presentation at the Retention in Education for Today’s American Indian Nations (RETAIN) Conference, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ Tovar, M., & Powell, W B (1998) Counseling Native American Students on How to Prepare for Graduate and Professional Programs, RETAIN Conference, Northern Arizona University Tovar, M (1998) American Indians to Psychology Presentation at the National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education, Denver, CO Tovar, M (1998) Integrating Multicultural Components in an Inquiry-Based Curriculum for Mathematics and Science Presentation at the National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education, Denver, CO Tovar, M., & Miville, M (1997) How to Apply to Graduate School Presentation at Prairie View A&M University, Psychology Classes, Prairie View, TX Tovar, M., & Miville, M (1997) How to Apply to Graduate School Presentation at Our Lady of the Lake University, Psychology Class, San Antonio, TX Tovar, M., & Powell, W B (1997) Counseling Native American Students on How to Prepare for Graduate and Professional Schools Presentation at Northeastern Oklahoma State University, Tahlequah, OK SELECTED SERVICE TO WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST LOUIS American Indian Student Association, Co-Advisor Biology and Biomedical Sciences Diversity Steering Committee Breast Cancer Community Partnership (BCaP) Brown School of Social Work Diversity Task Force, Co-Chair Chancellor’s Graduate Fellowship Program Selection Committee Field Advisory Committee for the Brown School Violence and Injury Concentration and Certificate Program for the Elimination of Cancer Disparities Diversity Committee (PECaD) Provost Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Committee PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS Focus St Louis (Executive Board Member), 2015-present American Indian/Alaska Native Social Workers in Education Association (Member), 2011-Present Cahokia Mounds Museum Society (Member), 2011-Present Diversity Awareness Partnership, St Louis, MO (Member), 2011-Present National Indian Child Welfare Association (Member), 2011-Present Council for Social Work in Education (Member), 2010–Present Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, St Louis, MO (Member), 2010–Present Missouri Women’s Forum (Member), 2010-Present National Indian Education Association (Member), 2010–Present Native Women’s Care Circle, St Louis, MO (Member), 2010–Present Southwest Youth Services, Inc., Albuquerque, NM (Board of Directors), 2009–2014 National Museum of American Indian (Member), 2009-Present Red Earth, Inc., Oklahoma City, OK (Education Committee), 2009–Present International Women’s Forum (Member), 2002–Present ... Partnership (BCaP) Brown School of Social Work Diversity Task Force, Co-Chair Chancellor’s Graduate Fellowship Program Selection Committee Field Advisory Committee for the Brown School Violence... 21(2), 4 5-4 8 Tovar, M (2015, Spring) Honoring a Vision: The Kathryn M Buder Center for American Indian Studies Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping, 21(2), 3 7-4 4 Barusch, A., Tovar M... 1997 GRANTS AWARDED Grant (3-year) from Human Resources and Services Administration: Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training for Professionals (HRSA-1 4-0 77) Title: Social Workers Advancing