1. RUTH RODRIGUEZ-REINHART, LMSW
Work Information: Home Information:
Austin Community College 7408 Wisteria Valley Drive
1820 W. Stassney Lane , Rm. 1108 Austin, Texas 78739
Austin, Texas 78745 512.899.8368
512.223.9158 512.925.8823 (cellular)
rreinhar@austincc.edu ruthreinhart@austin.rr.com
Education
2014 – Present – National American University: John E. Roueche Graduate Center
Community College Leadership Program, Ed.D.
Anticipated Graduation: June 2017
2008 – University of Houston – Victoria
Adult and Higher Education Certificate (3 hours)
1996 - Our Lady of the Lake University (San Antonio, Texas)
Masters of Social Work (58 hours)
1988 - St. Mary’s University (San Antonio, Texas)
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (128 hours)
1986 – San Antonio College (San Antonio, Texas)
Major: Psychology (9 hours)
Professional History
Austin Community College: South Austin Campus 06/2006 – Present
Assistant Professor/Counselor (Austin, Texas)
 Assist students with educational planning, career services, transfer services, and counseling
services
 Assist students in defining educational and career goals
 Provide short term crisis counseling to students
 Develop and maintain relationships with area high school regarding the “College Connection”
program
 Responsible for developing and conducting Student Success Workshops
 Foster Care Champion: assist foster care alumni who are currently attending college
 Refer students to appropriate community resources as needed
 Interim Dean of Student Services for South Austin Campus
 Committee work: Academic Master Planning, Counselor Evaluation, Financial Aid Appeal,
Career Development and LGTB Equity
08/2010 – Present
Adjunct Professor: Human Development (Austin, Texas)
 Responsible for facilitating students’ transition into and success within higher education
 Provide an overview of key aspects, knowledge, and skills needed in the transition to college
life. Assist in helping the student identify their educational goals, personal strengths, and areas

2. for development; become familiar with college resources and services; and briefly explore
strategies for academic success such as time management and study skills.
South Austin Cancer Center: (TOPA) 04/2001 – 06/2006
Oncology Social Worker (Austin, Texas)
 Completed psychosocial assessments and referred to community resource programs
 Provided psychological support and follow-up counseling on an ongoing basis
 Responsible for organizing and conducting patient education programs
 Facilitated team support of patient and family needs through ongoing communication with
clinical team members
 Advocated for patients/families in negotiating the health care system
 Facilitated support groups to enhance quality of life for patients and families
 Completed disability documentation for patients
 Developed and maintained relationships with community agencies
 Counseled patients on accessing assistance with medical care costs and needs
 Trained and supervised social workers and social work interns
 Team captain for Relay for Life: duties included fundraising and team recruitment
Girling Health Care (PRN) 02/2004 – 08/2005
Medical Social Worker (Austin, Texas)
 Completed psychosocial assessments for homebound patients and referred to appropriate
community resource programs
 Scheduled and completed home visits
 Completed appropriate documentation as required by policies, procedures and state mandates
Hospice Austin (PRN) 08/1998 – 08/2001
Medical Social Worker (Austin, Texas)
 Member of interdisciplinary team; completed psychosocial assessments and developed plans of
care that included needs identified by patient and their families
 Provided counseling and case management services revolving around end of life issues
 Assisted Director of Social Work Department with training of interns and new staff
ORC Macro International, Inc 10/1997 – 12/2000
Field Coordinator (Austin, Texas)
 Administered national longitudinal evaluation of children’s mental health service delivery
 Researched and collected eligibility data for all evaluation participants
 Ensured completion of evaluation interviews; ensuring quality assurance standards were
maintained within established research parameters
 Established a system for enrolling children and their caregivers with Austin Travis County
MHMR, Travis County Juvenile Court and Texas Department of Protective & Regulatory
Services
 Submitted weekly quantitative reports to project headquarters in Atlanta, GA.
 Managed financial records
 Hired, trained and supervised eight field staff
 Conducted study interviews with children and caretakers
San Antonio Independent School District 02/1997 – 10/1997
Parent-Attendance Specialist (San Antonio, Texas)
 Assisted in development of programs goals/objectives: whose purpose was to be proactive in
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3. establishing early patterns of good attendance in elementary and middle school children
 Administered program in targeted schools with lowest attendance rates
 Provided crisis intervention, case management and individual/family/group therapy
 Served as liaison and conducted presentations to school administrators/staff, community/civic
groups and the media on program emphasis
Texas Human Service Associates: 08/1994 – 02/1997
Social Worker II (San Antonio, Texas)
 Assisted in development of therapeutic foster care program in San Antonio, Central & South TX
 Provided crisis intervention to at-risk and special needs youth and their foster families
 Assisted in development of agency procedures to comply with state and federal guidelines
 Member of interdisciplinary team and liaison with other agencies
 Developed and maintained working relationships with community agencies
 Developed and monitored compliance of treatment plans
 Supervised and trained social service personnel
 Recruited, trained, licensed, and supervised foster care parents
Reviewed agency records for quality assurance in preparation for yearly audits
Professional Associations
 2006 - present Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education
 Secretary 2008 - 2009
 Vice-President 2009 - 2010
 President 2010 – 2011
 Past President 2011-2012
 2006 - 2008 Texas Community College Teachers Association
 2003 - 2008 St. David’s Ethics Committee Board
 2003 - 2005 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Patient Services Committee
 2001 - 2008 ACS - Austin Metro Division Executive Board Member
 2001 - 2007 Association of Oncology Social Workers
 2001 - 2004 ACS - Austin Metro Division Patient Services Committee
 1996 - 2000 National Association of Social Workers
Presentations/Publications
 ACC Foster Care Program: May 2012, Texas Reach Conference
 Study Skills & Strategies: September 2006 , March 2007, October 2007
 Improving the Chemotherapy Experience: November 2003
 Strength for Caring: A Program for Caregivers 2001
 FFTA National Conference: St. Louis, Missouri: August 1995
Topic: “Cultural Diversity in Foster Care: The Mexican American Perspective
 Book Review: A Mentor’s Manual for Adults who Work with Teen Parents and Pregnant
Teens: Community Alternatives-International Journal of Family Care, 8 (Fall/2), 94 – 96.
Honors/Awards
 American Association of Community College- John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute: 2015
 Austin Community College Futures Institute: 1of 22 selected from 111 applicants-2015-2016
 John & Suanne Roueche CCLP Scholarship Recipient: Summer 2015, Spring 2015 & Fall
2014
 John & Margaretta B. Mathis CCLP Scholarship Recipient: Fall 2014
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4.  Austin Community College Employee Recognition Award - Fostering Initiative Award: October
2011
Volunteer Opportunities
 St. Austin Catholic School - Clothing Exchange, Room Parent & various events, 2005-2014
 Capital Area Food Bank – June 2013- present
Other Strengths
Bilingual: English/Spanish
Proficient with standard office computer applications:
 Ellucian Colleague UI
 Degree Map
 Fortis
 Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
 Prezi
 Social Media
 Canvas
References Available Upon Request
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