Jeffry Thigpen
- Ph.D., MSW
- Interim Dean of the School of Social Work
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Central Administration - All Campuses
Contact
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(317) 278-8453
- jthigpen@iu.edu
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Education/Social Work Building, ES4138K
902 West New York Street
About
Jeffry W. Thigpen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health from Indiana University, a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work from the University of Chicago's Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice (formerly the School of Social Service Administration).
Education
PhD
Emphasis/Major: Social Welfare2006 - University of Chicago, Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice
Dissertation: Early sexual behavior of African-American children
MS
Emphasis/Major: Social Work1996 - Wayne State University
BS
Emphasis/Major: Public Health1989 - Indiana University
Research Interests
Dr. Thigpen's primary research interests include normative sexual behavior in pre-adolescent children and familial influences on children's sexual development.
Teaching Interests
Dr. Thigpen's teaching interests include human behavior theory, research, and social work practice at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
Awards and Honors
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) Award
2020 - Council on Social Work Education - Translating Research into Practice (TRIP) Scholar
2010 - Translation Research into Practice (TRIP) Scholar, IUPUI
2007 - IUPUI 21 Club
2007 - College of Social Work, The Ohio State University
2005 - Society for Social Work and Research
Publications
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Brandon-Friedman, R. A., Pierce, B. J., Wahler, B., Thigpen, J. W., & Fortenberry, J. D. (2020). Sexual identity development and its impact on sexual well-being: Differences between sexual minority and non-sexual minority former foster youth. Children & Youth Services Review , 117.
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Brandon-Friedman, R. A., Wahler, B., Pierce, B. J., Thigpen, J. W., & Fortenberry, J. D. (2020). The impact of sociosexualization on the sexual well-being of youth formerly in the foster care system. Journal of Adolescent Health , 66(4), 439-446.
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Blakey, J., & Thigpen, J. (2015). Play it Safe!: A school-based childhood physical and sexual abuse prevention program . Journal of Adolescent and Family Health , 7(1). View Publication For Play it Safe!: A school-based childhood physical and sexual abuse prevention program
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Thigpen, J. (2012). Childhood sexuality: Exploring culture as context (pp. 45-69). New York University Press.
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Thigpen, J., & Fortenberry, J. D. (2009). Understanding variation in normative childhood sexual behavior: The significance of family context. Social Service Review , 83(4), 611-631.
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Thigpen, J. (2009). Early sexual behavior in a sample of low-income African-American children . Journal of Sex Research , 46(1), 67-79.
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Thigpen, J. (2007). The early sexual behavior of African-American children: Implications for child welfare. Published. View Publication For The early sexual behavior of African-American children: Implications for child welfare
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Thigpen, J., Pinkston, E., & Mayefsky, J. (2003). Normative sexual behavior of African-American children: Preliminary findings (pp. 241-254).
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Thigpen, J., Mayefsky, J., & Pinkston, E. (2002). Sexual behavior of African-American children . Pediatric Research, 51(4), 26A.
Presentations
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Thigpen, J. W., & Luca Sugawara, C. G. (2016). Professional development among mid-career Social Work faculty: A path to career advancement. Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Atlanta, GA United States.
Little is known about the professional development and career advancement needs of mid-career faculty. This paper presents the findings of a study that explored the professional development needs of mid-career Social Work faculty at a large, public university. The implications of the findings for school- and university-level administrators are discussed.
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Thigpen, J. W., & Luca Sugawara, C. G. (2016). Mid-career mentoring and capacity building strategies: A path to professional development and career advancement. IUPUI Office of Academic Affairs, Indianapolis , IN United States.
Contract Fellowship Grants
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IUSSW MSW program at West Lafayette, IN
Tamara Davis
Program Director (PD)/Principal Investigator (PI): Jeffry Thigpen -
Familial influences on sexual development and sexual behavior in childhood
Jeffry Thigpen -
IU School of Social Work mid-career mentoring and capacity building strategies: A path to professional development and career advancement
Jeffry Thigpen
Carmen Luca Sugawara
Institutional Services
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Committee Member
2021 - MSW Curriculum Committee -
Committee Member
2018 - IUSSW Strategic Planning Committee -
Committee Member
2018 - IUPUI Program Review & Assessment Committee -
Other
2017 - Center for Social Health & Well-beingI was asked by the Director of the IUSSW Center for Social Health & Well-being to serve as an advisory board member. The role thus far has involved reviewing grant proposals submitted to the center for funding. -
Other
2015 - IUSSW Center for Social Health & Well-being -
Other
2005 - IUSSW Faculty Senate -
Committee Member
2020 - IUSSW Promotion & Tenure Committee -
Committee Member
2021 - Search Committee [Academic & Education Support Specialist] -
Committee Member
2021 - Search Committee [MSW Student Services Coordinator] -
Committee Member
2019 - General Education Sub-Committee, Undergraduate Affairs Committee -
Committee Member
2019 - Honors College Advisory CouncilProvide feedback and direction to the Executive Director of Honors College, Kristi Sheeler -
Committee Member
2019 - Student Affairs Sub-Committee, Honors College Advisory Council -
Committee Member
2019 - Undergraduate Affairs Committee, IUPUI Division of Undergraduate Education -
Other
2018 - IUSSW BSW Curriculum Committee -
Committee Member
2020 - Search & Screen Committee [Senior MSW Program Director] -
Committee Member
2019 - Search & Screen Committee [HR Business Partner Role in IUSSW] -
Committee Member
2017 - Promotion & Tenure CommitteeI was elected to serve on the IUSSW Promotion & Tenure committee for a two-year term that began Fall 2017, ending Spring 2019. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2015 - IUSSW Faculty Mentoring ProgramI co-coordinate the school's faculty mentoring program. -
Other
2015 - IUSSW Faculty Mentoring Program -
Committee Member
2016 - BSW Admissions CommitteeI served on the BSW Admissions Committee for the 2016 admissions review cycle. In this role, I evaluated applications submitted to the BSW program for admission. -
Committee Member
2015 - Search & Screen Committee (Tenure Track position IUPUI Campus)Served as a part of the Search & Screen committee for tenure-track faculty positions on the IUPUI campus during the 2015-16 academic year. -
Committee Member
2015 - Promotion & Tenure CommitteeServed on the IUSSW Promotion and Tenure Committee. -
Other
2014 - IUPUI Mentoring Academy -
Committee Chair
2013 - Search Committee [Tenure Track Faculty] -
Committee Member
2022 - Council of Associate Deans -
Committee Member
2022 - Executive Leadership Committee
Memberships
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National Association of Social Workers
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Council on Social Work Education
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Society for Social Work and Research
to Present
Professional Services
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Other
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Accreditation Site Visitor
2018 to Present - Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) -
Editorial Review Board Member
2013 to Present - Advances in Social Work Scholarly JournalI serve as a member of the editorial board for the journal "Advances in Social Work." In this role, I participate in decision-making pertaining to the journal and serve as a reviewer for articles submitted to the journal that fall within my scope of expertise.
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Reviewer, Journal Article
2013 to Present - The Journal of Sex Research
Trainings
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Future Leaders in Social Work Education Program
2022 to 2022 - National Association of Deans and Directors of Schools of Social Work (NADD), Alexandria, VA, United StatesSelected to participate in a national leadership training program for faculty in schools of social work who aspire to lead social work programs as deans or directors.
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New Chairs Leadership Program
2020 to 2020 - IUPUI, Office of Academic Affairs, Indianapolis, IN, United StatesTraining program designed for faculty taking on administrative roles as directors, chairs, and associate deans.
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Cells to Society (C2S) Summer Biomarker Institute
2008 to 2008 - The Center on Social Disparities and Health, Northwestern University , Evanston , IL, -
Summer Institute on Sexuality, Social Inequality, and Health
2003 to 2003 - Department of Human Sexuality Studies, San Francisco State University , San Francisco, CA, -
Summer Institute in Survey Research Techniques
2003 to 2003 - Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan , Ann Arbor, MI,Participated in the Summer Institute in Survey Research Techniques. Coursework included: Analysis of Survey Data II; and Computer Analysis of Survey Data II.
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Summer Institute in Survey Research Techniques
2002 to 2002 - Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor , MI, United StatesParticipated in the Summer Institute in Survey Research Techniques. Coursework included: Analysis of Survey Data I; Combining Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods; and Focus Groups as Qualitative Research.