Stacy M. Deck, PhD, MSSW

About Stacy M.

Dr. Deck earned her MSSW and PhD from the University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work, and completed a BS in Education at Indiana University. Her research and practice experience have focused primarily on poverty, financial empowerment, housing, and homelessness. In the classroom, she is passionate about fostering student engagement and creating service-learning opportunities. Dr. Deck is a founding board member of The Book Works, a non-profit that advocates for equitable access to education and employment for young people who are at-risk of becoming disconnected because of educational disruptions, childhood trauma, social or racial discrimination, or economic hardship. Previously, she served as Chair of the Board for the Coalition for the Homeless and the Metropolitan Housing Coalition.

Publications

• Deck, S., Conner, L. & Cambron, S. (2017.) Students’ perceptions of service learning in an advanced research course. Advances in Social Work, 18(2).
• Miller, J. J., Deck, S., Conley, C. & Bode, M. (2017). Field practicum supervisor perspectives about social work licensing: An exploratory study. Field Educator, 7(1), 1-18.
• Deck, S. Miller, J. & Conley, C. (2017). Field Note—From MSW to J-O-B: Using field seminar to prepare students for employment. Journal of Social Work Education, 1-6.
• Conley, C. L., Deck, S. M., Miller, J. J., & Borders, K. (2017). Improving the cultural competency of social work students with a social privilege activity. Journal of Teaching in Social Work, 37(3), 234-248.
• Deck, S. M. (2017). School outcomes for homeless children: Differences among sheltered, doubled-up, and poor, housed children. Journal of Children and Poverty, 23(1), 57-77.
• Deck, S., Platt, P. & McCord, L. (2015). Engaged teaching-learning: Outcome evaluation for social work students in a graduate-level service-learning course. Advances in Social Work, 16(2), 233-248.
• Miller, J., Deck, S., Grise-Owens, E. & Borders, K. (2015). Exploring graduate students’ perceptions about social work licensing. Social Work Education, 34(8), 986-1004.
• Deck, S. & Platt, P. (2015). Homelessness is traumatic: Abuse, victimization, and trauma histories of homeless men. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma, 24(9), 1022-1043.
• Miller, J., Deck, S., Grise-Owens, E. & Borders, K. (2015). Undergraduate student perceptions of social work licensure: An exploratory study. Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, 20(1), 43-61.
• Harpring, R., Evans, G., Barber, G. & Deck, S. (2014). Improving efficiency in social services with discrete event simulation. Computers and Industrial Engineering, 70, 159-167.
• Head, B., Schapmire, T., Keeney, C., Deck, S., Studts, J., Hermann, C., Scharfenberger, J. & Pfeifer, M. (2012). Use of the Distress Thermometer to discern clinically relevant quality of life differences in women with breast cancer. Quality of Life Research, 21(2), 215-223
• Stone, R., Deck, S., Barber, G. & Donovan, T. (2011). Development of a screening tool to improve management of the welfare caseload in Kentucky. Journal of Social Research and Policy, 2(1), 53-65.
• Faul, A., Yankeelov, P., Rowan, N., Gillette, P., Nicholas, L., Borders, K., Deck, S., Pariser, D., & Wiegand, M. (2009). Impact of geriatric assessment and self-management support on community dwelling older adults with chronic illnesses. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 52(3), 230-249.
• Rowan, N., Gillette, P. Faul, A., Yankeelov, P., Borders, K., Deck, S., Nicholas, L. & Wiegand, M. (2009). Innovative interdisciplinary training in and delivery of evidence-based geriatric services: Creating a bridge with social work and physical therapy. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 30(3), 187-204.
• Pariser, D., Wiegand, M., Gillette, P., Rowan, N., Faul, A., Yankeelov, P., Deck, S., Borders, K. & Nicholas, L. (2006). Qualitative analysis of physical therapist student reflections following an interdisciplinary geriatric service-learning course. Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 29(3), 128.
• Deck Shade, S. & Barber, G.M. (2004). When and where you want it: Continuing education from a distance. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 24(4), 95-114.

Honors & Affiliations

• 2025 Spalding University Chair-Nominated Faculty Recognition Award
• For exemplary advising and teaching, curriculum/schedule revision, and program management
• 2022 Spalding University Board of Trustees
• Outstanding Faculty Member 2021-2022
• 2021 Metropolitan Housing Coalition
• Leading by Example Recognition
• For dedication and support to the Metropolitan Housing Coalition Board of Directors
• 2017 Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work
• Top Research Article Award for manuscript, “Undergraduate student perceptions of social work licensure: An exploratory study.”
• 2015 Coalition for the Homeless
• Certificate of Excellence
• For steadfast service to the Coalition for the Homeless Board of Directors
• 2014 – 2015 Spalding University
• Scholarship Release Award
• One of three recipients of a competitively awarded course release to pursue research and scholarship goals during the 2014-15 academic year.
• 2011 Goodwill Industries Power of Work Program
• “Essential Piece” Certificate of Appreciation presented in recognition of valuable contributions and commitment to the empowerment of people.
• 2010 University of Louisville
• Guy Stevenson Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies
• University-wide doctoral degree recipient award for scholarship, leadership, and service.
• 2010 University of Louisville
• Graduate Dean’s Citation
• In recognition of superior accomplishment in graduate studies including publications, teaching excellence and professional service.
• 2010 University of Louisville, Kent School of Social Work
• Best Kent Student Award
• For best exemplifying the Kent School of Social Work in scholarship, leadership, and service.