Masters Degree - Public Service Administration, Governors State University Park Forest, IL
BA - Social Work, Philander Smith College
Catholic Theological Union (Master of Divinity Program) 1992
Loyola University School of Social Work 1964
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People 1999
Occupation
Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Illinois Dept. Human Services
Local Office Administrator, Assist. Regional Administrator, Executive I, Management Operations Analyst, Staff Development Specialist, Case Manager, Illinois Dept. Public Aid/Human Services
Affiliations
Member Board of Trustees, Philander Smith College, 2000 - 2004
Past National President, Philander Smith College National Alumni Association
Current Chair of Planned Giving Committee, Philander Smith College National Alumni Association
Vice President, Chicago Chapter Philander Smith College Alumni Association, 2016
St. Ailbe Catholic Church and Archdiocesan: Member of Father Tolton Canonization Guild, Board Member Tolton Scholars – Catholic Theological Union, Board Member Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women
Knights of St. Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary - Court 181: Spiritual Development Committee, Facilitated annual retreats for three years, Male Image Award Scholarship Committee, Male Image Award Program Committee – Program MC
United Negro College Fund, Inc. - National Alumni Council (1971 to Present)
Positions held: National Awards Chairperson
First Vice President, Second Vice President
Co-Chair of 2008 Evening of Stars Fund Raiser
Coordinator of 2009 South Suburban Fund Raiser
Chairperson of Alumni Reclamation Committee
National Alumni Council Strategic Planning Team
2016 National Conference Worship Facilitator
Village of South Holland
Past Member of Communications Commission
Past Chair of Diversity Dinners
Founder of the Village Dr. King Birthday Celebration in 2009
Dr. King Birthday Celebration Program Committee and MC - Current
Seton Academy College Preparatory, South Holland – Board Chair
2012 Seton Star Honoree
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority - Life Member
Village of South Holland Master Chorale Member
Honors and Awards
PSC Distinguished Alumni Award, 1985
Rockefeller Scholar
Nominated for Woodrow Wilson Fellowship
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities - 1963 and 1964
Recipient of Northern District Woman of the Year Award, Knights of St. Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary - Court 181, 2008
Source
Kathryn F. Worthen Bio/Resume. Alumni Affairs Collections, PSC Archives and Special Collections