Jennifer Boeckel

Dr. Boeckel joined Walden University in 2017 and serves as both an instructor in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program and the Assessment Coordinator for the Barbara Solomon School of Social Work. In these roles, she supports student learning and program quality through innovative teaching practices and data-driven assessment initiatives. Dr. Boeckel is committed to advancing social work education that empowers practitioners to create meaningful, evidence-based change in their communities.

Courses Taught

SWLB 0651 - Social Work Skills Lab

SOCW 6200 - Human Behavioral and the Social Environment I

SOCW 6002 - Changing Lives

SOCW 6101 - Essential Skillls for Social Work Practice

SOCW 6210 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment II

SWLB 0652 - Social Work Skills Lab II

SOCW 8333 - Vicarious Trauma

RESI 6651 - MSW Residency

SOCW 6500 - Social Work Field Education 1

SOCW 6510 - Social Work Field Education II

Education

PhD, University of Denver

MSW, University of North Dakota

BS, University of Mary

BS, University of North Dakota

Public Service

North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners, Chair - Bismarck

First Presbyterian Church, Board Member - Bismarck

Inner Groundwork, Inc. , Board Member - Bismarck

North Dakota Family Based Services, Other - Fargo

Ruth Meiers Hospitality House, Board of Directors - Bismarck

Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity, Committee Member - Fargo

CACND, Participant - Bismarck

Welcome House, Participant - Mandan

Missouri Valley Montessori, Other - Bismarck

North Dakota Rural Behavioral Health Network, Volunteer - Bismarck

Awards / Honors

Kathryn P. Bond Scholarship , Kathryn P. Bond Charitable Fund, 2008

Presidential Scholarship, University of Mary, 1999

Del Easton Award, Easton Foundation, 1998

Wenstrom Foundation Scholarship , FRANK A. & M. ESTHER WENSTROM FOUNDATION, 1998

Publications

Conway, P., Boeckel, J., Shuster, L., Wages, J. (2010). Grandparent Caregivers' Use of Resources and Services, Level of Burden, and Factors that Mediate their Relationships. Journal of Intergenerational Relationships

Boeckel, J. (2013). Individual and family factors related to the reduction of risk behavior in Asian youth.

Boeckel, J., Laser, J. A. (2015). Individual and Family Factors That Decrease Depression in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean Youth. International Journal of Social Work

Conway, P., Boeckel, J., Griffin, J., Harding, T., Leben, L., McKay, L., Ploium, T., Simonsen, J. (2015). North Dakota Tribal College Research Symposium . Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Conway, P., Ludtke, R. L., McDonald, L. R., Handran, J., Wages, J., Boeckel, J., Shuster, L. (2007). Reciprocal relationships between grandparent caregivers and their grandchild’s parent. Journal of Native Aging \& Health

Boeckel, J. (2006). Using Stakeholder Comments to Inform Further Development of the North Dakota Child Welfare System of Care.

Presentations

Boeckel, J., Parker, M., Brown, M., Saari, K., Harding, T., Conway, P. (2017). Candeska Cikana Community College Increasing Capaity and Enhancing Tribal Innovation (ICE-TI).

Laser, J. A., Boeckel, J. A. (2011). Delinquency in Chinese Youth.

Laser, J. A., Boeckel, J. A. (2014). Individual and Family Factors Related to the Reduction of Delinquent Behavior in Asian Youth.

Boeckle, J. A., Ortega, D., Chifalo, M. (2011). Parenting for Latinos in Same-Gender Love Relationships. 1st Annual Gender and Love Conference

Boeckel, J., Conway, P., Olimb, S., Lindquist, C. (2018). Spirit Lake Nation Comprehensive Community Assessment.