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Megan E Gonyer, D.S.W.

Megan E Gonyer, D.S.W.

Assistant Professor and Field Coordinator - Social Work
Year started at UF: 2015
Contact Information
Office Location: Residence Hall- UF Haven Room 112 E
Telephone: 419-434-4714
Credentials
D.S.W., Social Work - D.S.W., University of St Thomas, 2021
B.A., Social Work, Bluffton College, 2010
M.S.W., Social Work, University of Akron, 2012

  • Megan Gonyer began as part-time faculty member at the University of Findlay in the fall of 2014. She moved into a visiting faculty role the following fall. In 2016, Megan was hired to serve as a full-time instructor and the Coordinator of Field Education for the Social Work and Gerontology Program. Megan is the faculty adviser for Social Work Club and serves as an academic adviser for many social work students.  Dr. Gonyer completed her doctorate in social work degree through the University of St. Thomas -Minnesota and graduated in May 2021.

    Prior to teaching, Megan worked in the mental health field doing community mental health work in Hancock County. She also served as a Field Instructor for several students over the course of her clinical experience. Dr. Gonyer also provides supervision for social workers in the field working toward obtaining the highest level of social work licensure, the LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker).

    Dr. Gonyer teaches the following courses during the school year:

    Fall:
    SOWK 101: Introduction to Social Work
    SOWK 310: Field Instruction I
    SOWK 360: Human Behavior in the Social Environment I

    Spring:
    SOWK 101: Introduction to Social Work
    SOWK 305: Social Work Practice I
    SOWK 307: Social Work Interviewing Skills
    SOWK 410: Field Instruction II

    Megan was married in May 2017 and lives in Bowling Green with her husband Ardy and cat CJ. She is also a member of the National Association of Social Workers; a member of the Council on Social Work Education; a member of Baccalaureate Program Directors; and a member of Phi Alpha National Social Work Honors Society.

    Notable Professional Training               

    • 2021
      • ​APPQMR Applying Quality Matters, Quality Matters, University of Findlay
      • Online Course Design and Delivery, C. Damon Osborne, University of Findlay
      • Canvas Basics for Faculty, C. Damon Osborne, University of Findlay
    • 2020
      • Creating Community in Online Learning, Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Findlay
      • Online Active Learning, Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Findlay
      • How to Create Objectives for Alignment for Student Success, Center for Teaching Excellence, University of Findlay
    • 2017
      • Being a Great Supervisor, National Association of Social Workers, Columbus, OH
      • Supervision: Integrating Trauma Informed Care, National Association of Social Workers, Columbus OH
      • A Fresh Look at Gestalt Therapy, National Association of Social Workers, Columbus, OH
    • 2016
      • Advanced Safe Space Training, Office of Accommodation and Inclusion, University of Findlay, Findlay, OH
    • 2015
      • Motivational Interviewing, Hancock County ADAMHS Board, Findlay, OH

    • Religious Trauma and the Nervous System, Virtual, April 2023
    • Religious Trauma and Politics, Virtual, April 2023
    • Supervisory Ethics in the Era of Tele-mental Health, Columbus, Ohio, November 2022
    • Gottman Method Level 2, Virtual, March 2021
    • Gottman Method, Level 1, Virtual, March 2021
    • Ethics, Telehealth and Cultural Diversity, Virtual, November 2020
    • Navigating Ethics in Practice of Trams and Non-binary Adults, Virtual, December 2020
    • Disability Justice, Virtual, November 2020
    • Historical Implications of Racism in Social Work, Virtual, November 2020​

  • Committee Involvement
    FACULTY COMMITTEE SERVICE

    • Healthcare Management Faculty Search Committee, College Level, Spring 2022
    • Physical Therapy Faculty Search Committee, College Level, Summer 2020
    • Faculty Senate, Senator, University Level, May 2018-present
    • Student Academic Development and Research Committee, University Level, Fall 2017-Fall 2023
    • College of Health Professions Curriculum Committee, College Level, Fall 2017-Present
      • Committee Chair, Fall 2019-Present
    • Nursing Faculty Search Committee, College Level, Spring 2017
    • Library and Learning Commons Focus Group Committee, College Level, Spring 2017
    • Gerontology Faculty Search Committee, College Level, Spring 2017
    • College of Health Professions Clinical Coordinator Committee, College Level, Spring 2017-Present
    • Social Work Club Faculty Advisor, Fall 2016-Present
    • College of Health Professions Shriner's Event Planning Committee, College Level, Fall 2016-Fall 2019
      • Committee Chair: Fall 2017-Fall 2018
    • Social Work Program Advisory Council, Fall 2015- Present          

     
    OTHER UNIVERSITY SERVICE

    • Homecoming Nomination Interviews, October 2022
    • College of Health Professions Shriners Event Discussion Monitor, October 2022
    • Admissions Scholarship Days, June 2020
    • Title IX Precenting and Education Team, August 2019-Present
    • Open Doors to Teaching
      • Spring 2023
      • Fall 2022
      • Spring 2022
      • Fall 2021
    • Prospective Student Visits

  • ­­­­SCHOLARSHIP
     
    Publications:
    Gonyer, M. (2020). Examining my place in social work history: A scholarly personal
    narrative. Journal of Critical and Radical Social Work. p. 1-9. doi:10.1332/204986020X16031174100537
     
    Publications under Review:
    Holcomb, D. & Gonyer, M. (2021). Infusing Inclusive Language in Formal Faculty
    Mentorship: A Conceptual Framework for Marginalized Faculty
     
    Invited Presentations:
    Gonyer, M. (October 2019). In the field: Helping others live their best lives. Presentation for Bluffton University Forum. Bluffton, OH

    Gonyer, M. (June 2019). Youth, trauma, and behavior. Training for Camp Glen staff.
    Tiffin, OH

    Gonyer, M. (August 2018). Bullying prevention. Training for SAFY Foster Care and
    Adoption Foster Parents. Findlay, OH

    Gonyer, M. (August 2018). The keys of communication. Training for SAFY Foster Care
    and Adoption Foster Parents. Findlay, OH

    Gonyer, M. (April 2017). A social work perspective for working with survivors of domestic violence and
    other traumatic events in a school setting. Workshop presented for education students at Bowling Green State University. Bowling Green, OH

    Gonyer, M. (November 2014). How to nail the interview. Workshop presented for
    Alumni Engagement Event at Bluffton University. Bluffton, OH

    Gonyer, M. (February 2014). Life after college. Workshop presented for Alumni
    Engagement Event at Bluffton University. Bluffton, OH

    Gonyer, M. (December 2013). Mental illness in schools: Resources for school personnel.
    Training provided to staff for school in-service at Van Buren local schools. Van Buren, OH

    Gonyer, M. (October 2013). Supporting your child in mental health treatment.               
    Workshop presented to parents of youth at Zion United Methodist church. Akron, OH

    Gonyer, M. (April 2013). How to talk to your children after a traumatic event. Workshop presented at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Findlay, OH

    Gonyer, M. (October 2012). Social work in action. Presentation for Bluffton University
    Forum. Bluffton, OH
    Gonyer, M. (September 2012). Adolescence, police officers, and crisis. CIT training
    offered to Findlay police officers at First Presbyterian Church. Findlay, OH
     
    Gonyer, M. (April 2011). Child poverty: Dealing with poverty in our own backyard.
    Presentation for Bluffton University Civic Engagement Day. Bluffton, OH
     
     
    Peer Reviewed Presentations:

    Walters-Powell, R. & Gonyer, M. (March 2022). Creating lasting change: Versatility and
    resilience in online teaching. Workshop presented at the Baccaluareate Program Directors Conference. New Orleans, LA. [cancelled due to COVID-19]

    Gonyer, M. (November 2021). Building connection through language. Poster
    presentation presented at The National Association of Social Workers Ohio Conference. Columbus, OH.
     
    Gonyer, M. (March 2020). The language of social workers. Workshop presented at the
    Baccaluareate Program Directors Conference. Birmingham, AL. [cancelled due to COVID-19]

    Gonyer, M. (November 2019). The language of social workers: Narratives of social
    justice from the field. Poster presentation presented at the National Association of Social Workers Ohio Conference. Columbus, OH.

    Kunk-Czaplicki, J. & Gonyer, M. (October 2019). Caring for those who help. Workshop
    presented at the Ohio Title IX Summit. Bowling Green, OH.
                                 
    Gonyer, M. & Walters-Powell, R. (March 2019) Advocating on behalf of students: This is
    social justice. Workshop presented at the Baccalaureate Program Directors Conference. Jacksonville, Fl.

    Campus Presentations:
     
    Gonyer, M. (February 2016). Human trafficking: Risks, concerns and how to increase
    awareness. Workshop presented for University of Findlay Students. Findlay, OH

    Gonyer, M. (April 2015). We look forward with hope. Lecture presented for Social Work Students Honors Lunch. The University of Findlay. Findlay, OH​