Type Of Business:
University
Major Product/SVS:
Higher education
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling; Sightseeing; Listening to music; Reading
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, MO (1982); Master's Degree in Social Work, Washington University (1979)
Affiliations Awards:
National Association of Social Work; Association for Gerontology and Human Development; Council on Social Work Education; Baccalaureate Program Director for Social Work
Charity:
National Caucus and Center on Black Aged, Inc.; Mount Charity Baptist Church
Number Of Years In Profession:
37
Number Of Years In Current Position:
11
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to being mentored by great people, including Dr. Dorothy Height, the chief executive officer of the National Council of Negro Women, and Dr. Mary Harper,who was affiliated with the National Institute of Mental Health, as well as working with the First National Conference on Older Women, which was cited by the Congressional Record.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her longtime desire to work with people and provide services, as well as counsel on drugs and alcohol.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Idleburg was previously a professor of sociology at Alcorn State University for four years and then worked at the Mississippi Division of Medicaid as a bureau director for three years. She then directed the department of social work at Mississippi Valley State University for four years before returning to Alcorn State University. She was also the director of the department of health and human services for the National Eldercare Institute.
Top Female Professional
With over 37 years in her profession Dr. Idleburg attributes her success to hard work, determination great mentors, teamwork with her male colleagues and God.
To the younger generation of women entering the workforce Dr. Idleburg advises to always be willing to take risks when needed, look at every situation objectively and learn from your mistakes.
Dr. Idleburg belongs to a number of organizations that have made a difference in her profession, the Association of Addiction Professionals, National Association of Social Workers, Gerontological Society of America, The National Caucus & Center on the Black Aged and the National Council of Negro Women
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing the administration of the social work program for undergraduates and preparing them for graduate school; Teaching case management, alcohol and drug abuse; Family and introduction to social work courses
Education Certifications:
Certified Social Worker; Certified Advanced Case Manager
Awards/Honors:
Listed, Who's Who of the Southwest; Listed, Congressional Record; Hometown Hero Award; Leadership Jackson Award; Award, Association for Gerontology and Human Development
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Idleburg hopes to get the college's social work program accredited and develop a master's program in social work, as well as acquire additional services to focus on the needs of those in rural areas in southwest Mississippi.