April 24, 2009: UAA School of Social Work offers annual MSW research showcase

Today, April 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Rasmuson Hall, Room 110

Master of Social Work students will present the following research projects today, April 24 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Rasmuson Hall, Room 110. Students, faculty and the public are welcome!

9:10 a.m. Discharge Planning in Alaska: A Comparison of Practitioners' Perceptions Daniel Bigley, Meghan Gaughan and Christina McGauthiar

9:40 a.m. Barriers to Housing: Comparing Consumer and Provider Perceptions Brittany Beaujean, Sara Cockerham and Stephanie Engel

10:10 a.m. Team Decision Making: Evaluating Adherence to the Model Dara Lively

10:45 a.m Evaluating Program Outcomes: Perceptions of Passage House Graduates Nekeysha Taylor and Michelle Pettijohn

11:15 a.m Identifying Training Needs of Behavior Health Associates at Denali Family Services Joel'lene Anderson

11:45 a.m A Survey of Anchorage Employers' Attitudes Toward Supported Employment Programs Ben Fischer

12:05-1:15 p.m. Lunch

1:15 p.m The Role of NAMI's Consumer Groups on Recovery: A Grounded Theory Study Yohance Humphery, Maria Kantartzis and Meg Loomis

1:45 p.m Is a Drug a Drug? Nicotine Use in Substance AbuIse Treatment Facilities Jennifer Kiser, Maricela Gutierrez and Tyne Smith

2:15 p.m. Staying Clean and Sober Outside the Institutional Setting: A Qualitative Exploration Patricia Merwin

2:45 p.m. A Self-Assessment of Cultural Competence within Denali Family Service's Staff Joe Francisco

For further information, please contact Kathi Trawver at (907) 786-6915 or afkrt@uaa.alaska.edu.