David R. Dupper, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

Courses Taught:

Social, Economic, and Political Environments (SW 512)
Introduction to Social Work Practice (SW 522)
Practice with At-Risk Populations (SW 538)
Evidence-Based Practice (SW 520)
School Social Work (SW 535)

Research Interests:

Dr. Dupper is interested in enhancing the educational success of students who are at-risk of school failure by focusing on school factors that contribute to school exclusion (e.g., overly punitive discipline policies, peer bullying and teacher bullying).

Selected Publications:

Davis, K. S. & Dupper, D.R. (2005). Best practice for preventing or reducing bullying in schools. Children in Schools, 27, 167-175.

Frey, A.J. & Dupper, D.R. (2005). A broader conceptual approach to clinical practice for the 21st century. Children & Schools, 27, 33-44.

Davis, K.S. & Dupper, D.R. (2004). Student-teacher relationships: An overlooked factor in school dropout. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 9. 179-193.

Dupper, D.R. (2006). Guides for designing and establishing alternative school programs for dropout prevention (chapter 38). In C. Franklin, M Harris, and P. Allen-Meares (Eds.). The School Services Sourcebook: A Guide for Social Workers, Counselors, and Mental Health Professionals. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Dupper, D.R. (2006). Design and utility of life skills groups in schools (chapter 58). In C. Franklin, M Harris, and P. Allen-Meares (Eds.). The School Services Sourcebook: A Guide for Social Workers, Counselors, and Mental Health Professionals. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Dupper, D.R. & Dingus, A.M. (in press). Corporal punishment in U.S. public schools: A continuing challenge for school social workers. Children & Schools.

Whitted, K.S. & Dupper, D.R. (2008). Do teachers bully students? Findings from a survey of students in an alternative school setting. Education and Urban Society, 40, 329-341.

Dupper, D.R. & Musick, J. (2007). Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (pp. 75-96). In B.A. Thyer & J.S. Wodarski (Eds.) Social work in mental health: An evidenced-based approach. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Dupper, D.R. (2007). Incorporating best practices (pp. 212-224). In L. Bye and M. Alvarez (eds.) School Social Work: Theory to practice. Belmont, CA: Thomson Brooks/Cole.

Dupper, D.R., Theriot, M.T. & Craun, S.W. (in press). Reducing out-of-school suspensions: Practice guidelines for school social workers. Children & Schools.

208 Henson Hall
1618 Cumberland Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37996-3333
Phone: (865) 974-5825
ddupper@utk.edu

B.S.W., Florida State University
M.S.W., Florida State University
Ph.D., Florida State University