UAA Human Services Advisory Committee
The Human Services (HUMS) Advisory Committee provides feedback about local, state,
and national trends, needs, and policies. It advocates for the HUMS program and assists
in developing student learning opportunities. The committee includes individuals representing
the human services field, such as field placement agencies, employing agencies, citizen
advocacy groups, alumni, current students, adjunct faculty, and other persons who
value human services.
The Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE) requires an advisory council. The AAS and BHS degree programs are accredited by this national accrediting body. The Advisory Committee meets once
each semester; the faculty provide updates on new initiatives and any changes within
the program, and the advisory committee members provide feedback regarding community
needs, practicum placement opportunities, and identifies strengths of the program
and any areas where they see the need for a greater focus in the curriculum.
Committee Members
Travis Erickson
Advisory Board Chair
Office of Children's Services division operations manager
907-269-3903
travis.erickson@alaska.gov
Name | Title and/or Organization |
Kal Bacon | Current student in the BHS program Rural Outreach Program Coordinator for Dept. of Residence Life, UAA |
Carey Brown | Senior Academic Advisor, College of Health, UAA Adjunct Faculty, Department of Human Services |
Anne Dennis-Choi | President & CEO, AK Child and Family |
Paul Cornils | Director, Alaska Youth and Family Network |
Amana Mbise | Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, UAA |
Davon Miller | Alumnus (HUMS graduate) |
Robert Montague | Recreation Therapist, Anchorage Pioneer Home |
Vicha Puwasurintra | Alumnus (HUMS graduate) |
Tad Sumner | Mental Health Therapist at Psychology Resources, Former Adjunct Instructor, Department of Human Services |
Karen Ward | Co-Director, Center for Human Development |
Laura Hill | Program Manager, STAR (Standing Together Against Rape) |
Carol Swartz | Retired UAA Director / (KPC) Homer Campus |
Barbara Rath | CEO, The ARC of Anchorage |
Andre Rosay | Associate Dean, COH Ex-officio member |