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Alison joined the School of Social Work in 2007 as the Director of Field Instruction. She is also an adjunct professor in the SSW. Alison received her MSW from Aurora University in 2000. Her primary experience in the field has been with adult/forensic mental health, the development and administration of prevention/intervention programs, and clinical work with adolescents.
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Julie Bach, MSW, ACSW, LCSW, received her Masters in Gerontology from University of Southern California in 1979, her MSW from the Jane Addams School of Social Work, University of Illinois in 1985, and is completing her PhD at Jane Addams School of Social Work. She joined the faculty of the School of Social Work in 2007. Julie teaches in the practice sequence, and oversees the gerontology specialization. Prior to coming to Aurora University, Julie worked at the Rush University Medical Center in the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center for 16 years. She has also led family caregiver support groups with the Alzheimer’s Association for the last 15 years. She has extensive clinical practice experience with older adults, caregiving, and crisis intervention. Her research and writing interests focus on caregiving and burden; Alzheimer’s disease and protective factors; and coordination/recruitment of research subjects/clinical trials. Julie has published a number of articles in The Gerontologist, Neurology, and other professional journals; and has presented at the Council of Social Work Education, American Society on Aging, and Elder Religious and Diocesan Priests Workshop.
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Research interests include play therapy, child development, substance abuse, and forensic work. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Gateway Foundation, Board of Directors for Family Counseling Services, Kendall County Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition, Multi-Agency Council Youth, Kendall County Youth Service Board, Inc., and Kane Kendall Resource Council for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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Rob Castillo, MSW, LCSW, CADC, MISA II, received his MSW from Aurora University in 2000, and joined the School of Social Work faculty in 2007. He oversees the BSW AODA (alcohol and other drug abuse) counselor specialization and teaches the addictions, general practice, and psychopathology sequence. Rob’s practice background reflects his research interests, which focus on addictions, anger management, court-referred clients, employee training and development, and pet grief and loss. Rob serves on the board of directors for a local community mental health agency.
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Dr. Considine serves as the Association Director of the School of Social Work and BSW Program Director. She teaches primarily in the research tracks as well as electives on social work practice and sexual diversity; and eclectic/integrative models for social work practice. She has an MSW from Aurora University (1997), and a PhD from Capella University (2006). Her practice experience is in administration and research. Research and writing interests pertain to clinical practice as it applies to social work education; and eclectic/integrative practice among social workers. Dr. Considine is actively involved in conducting practice and program evaluations for agencies in the Aurora community. She is an active member of the Council on Social Work Education, Association of Baccalaureate Program Directors, and the Society for Social Work and Research. Dr. Considine received the distinction of presenting a paper on eclecticism among clinical social workers at the annual program meeting of the Council of Social Work Education.
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Dr. Daugherty teaches in the social policy, administration and leadership, community organization, and research sequences. He received his MSSW in 1990, and his PhD in 2003. He joined the School of Social Work faculty in 2007. Dr. Daugherty has practice experience in the areas of geriatric planning and care, medical social work, and mental health counseling. His scholarly interests and publications focus on the areas of social welfare policy, social welfare, and social work history. He has published studies on welfare reform through the Kent School of Social Work and Urban Studies Institute, University of Louisville, and articles in the Journal of Community Practice and Social Service Review. Dr. Daugherty has co-presented a paper, Alice Paul: Activist, Advocate, and One of Ours at the annual program meeting of the Council of Social Work Education. He received the distinction of the Frank Outstanding Teaching Award for Adjunct Faculty from the Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville.
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Randy Fisher, MSW, LCCW, began teaching at the School of Social Work in 2004, and currently serves as the School Social Work Program Coordinator. He received his MSW in 1973 from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois, and has over 30 years of experience as a school social worker. Randy has served as the editor of School Social Work Journal, on the editorial board of Children and Schools, as the President for the School Social Work Association of America, as the Executive Director of the School Social Work Association of America, and on the Board of Directors of the Center for Clinical Social Work. Randy received the distinction of School Social Worker of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Illinois Association of School Social Workers.
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Professor Kronner received his MSW in 1990 from the University of Michigan and his Clinical PhD from Loyola University of Chicago in 2005. He joined the School of Social Work as a field liaison in 2004, and currently serves as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Kronner teaches courses in the areas of practice and research. He serves on the University’s IRB and Graduate Affairs committees. He also serves as the chair of the School of Social Work Elective Committee, co-chair of the Social Committee, and member of the Practice, HBSE, and Research committees. Areas of practice expertise include clinical private practice; and working with community mental health, child welfare, HIV/AIDS service organizations, emergency room crisis counseling, and MDA case management. Dr. Kronner’s research and writing interests focus on therapist self-disclosure, and aging-related/other issues facing the GLBT community.
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Dr. Fred McKenzie serves as the Director of the School of Social Work. He received his MSW from George Williams College in Downers Grove in 1982, and his Clinical PhD from Loyola University of Chicago in 1995. Dr. McKenzie joined the School of Social Work as an adjunct professor in 1987, and became a full-time faculty member in 1991. His primary focus has been on teaching clinical theory and practice courses and advanced clinical electives. He has over three decades of administrative and clinical experience working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families in both agency settings and private practice. Research interests include the clinical social work relationship, practice with adolescents, and neuroscience. Dr. McKenzie has presented extensively on numerous topics related to the clinical social work relationship, and has authored a book, Theory and Practice with Adolescents: An Applied Approach (2007 in press), and is currently under contract with Lyceum Books, Inc. to write a second book, Understanding and Managing the Therapeutic Relationship. He received the distinction of receiving the first “Harold F. Schrage Field Instructor of the Year” award in the SSW at Aurora University in 1990-91.
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Dr. Morrison received his MSW from Adelphi University and his DSW from Hunter College. Dr. Morrison became a member of the School of Social Work faculty in 1987, and teaches in the research, practice, community, and policy sequences. He has extensive experience in the areas of community, program, and policy development. His research interests focus on this development for low-income, minority urban and rural communities, as well as youth and community development. Dr. Morrison is the co-author of one book, Macro Social Work Practice: A Strengths Perspective, and has published a number of articles in professional journals related to community development, intergroup relations, and policy. He is an active member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers, NASW, Association on Community Organization and Social Administration, Council on Social Work Education, Network of Social Work Managers, and International Consortium on Social Development.
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Dr. Phelps has served on the faculty of the School of Social Work since 2001. He received his MSW from Aurora University George Williams College in 1990 and a PhD from the University of Illinois, Jane Addams College of Social Work in 1997. Dr. Phelps has extensive experience in both social work practice and administration. Dr. Phelps has been published in the Society for Spirituality and Social Work Forum, Adolescent Counselor, and the Social Work Networker. Dr. Phelps serves as the Vice President of the Illinois NASW Board of Directors, the Board of Directors of the National Network for Social Work Managers, and is involved with NASW’s International Activities Network. He is actively involved with the Consortium for International Social Development, the Association for Community Organization and Social Administration, the Council on Social Work Education, the Society for Spirituality and Social Work, and the North American Association of Christians in Social Work. Dr. Phelps received the distinction of “Social Worker of the Year” by the NASW Three Rivers District in 2007, the Trumbo “Excellence in Teaching Award” from Aurora University in 2003, and is a member of Phi Alpha Honor Society.
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Dr. Susan Ross received her MSW from George Williams College and her EdD from Northern Illinois University. Dr. Ross was a member of the faculty at the School of Social Work of George Williams College from 1976 to 1982, and joined the faculty of Aurora University in 1996. She teaches courses in the areas of clinical practice, group work, and aging. Areas of practice expertise include clinical work with adolescents and adults, and working with organizations. Dr. Ross serves on the School of Social Work Faculty Personnel, Social Work Curriculum, and Aging Certification committees.
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Dr. Yanos began teaching at the George Williams College in 1980, and moved to Aurora University (1986) when the George Williams College School of Social Work became part of Aurora University. Dr. Yanos received her MSW and PhD (1980) from Jane Addams School of Social Work at the University of Illinois and is a licensed clinical social worker. She teaches courses in the practice sequence. She has over 30 years of clinical practice working with individuals with serious mental illness; and practice experience in assessment of disturbed children, and infant/child/parent mental health. Dr. Yanos serves as a mental health consultant to Two River Head Start Agency. Research and writing interests focus on infant mental health. Dr. Yanos chairs the School of Social Work Practice Committee, Search Committee, and Adjunct Committee. She is an active member of NASW, the Illinois Association for Infant Mental Health, International Society for the Psychological Treatments of Schizophrenias and Psychoses, Oak Park Council on International Affairs, Heartland International, and the Sierra Club.
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Mary Weeden, RN, MSW, LCSW, earned an AAS degree in nursing in 1977, a BSW in 1989, and an MSW in 1992. Mary has taught as an adjunct professor at Aurora University since 1999, and currently serves as the MSW Field Coordinator for George Williams College. She has taught courses in the areas of HBSE, policy, practice, and substance abuse. She has practice experience in the areas of eating disorders and women in recovery. Research interests include social work education and eating disorders. Mary serves on the Continuing Education Committee for the Wisconsin Chapter of NASW, the Chicago Board of Directors for ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders); and is actively involved with the Wisconsin Council on Social Work Education and Eating Disorders Network Consortium. Mary’s career includes educating the public about eating disorders by making presentations for several agencies in the Chicago-land area and presenting on behalf of ANAD at seminars conducted at Oakton Community College and McHenry County Community College.
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Dr. Zastrow serves as the Assistant Director of the School of Social Work at George Williams College of Aurora University. Before joining the faculty at Aurora University, he served as a professor, field coordinator, and chairman in the Social Work Department at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He currently teaches in the HBSE and practice sequences. Dr. Zastrow received his MSSW in 1966, and his PhD in 1971 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Wisconsin. He has written three social work texts, including Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare (9th ed.), Social Work with Groups (6th ed.), The Practice of Social Work (8th ed.), and coauthored one text, Understanding Human Behavior and the Social Environment (7th ed.). He is the author of five additional books, and has written more than 40 professional journal articles. Dr. Zastrow is an integral member of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) as he has served as a commissioner on the CSWE’s Commission on Accreditation, and currently serves as a member of the CSWE Council on Publications. He also serves on CSWE’s accreditation site teams, having visited 24 colleges and universities, and chairing 14 site visits. Dr. Zastrow is active with the NASW, Academy of Certified Social Workers, Wisconsin Council on Social Work Education, NASW Register of Clinical Social Workers, Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups, and Independent Clinical Social Workers in Wisconsin.
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Alison Arendt 
Julie Bach 
Brenda Barnwell 
Robert Castillo
Donette Considine 
Robert Daugherty
Randy Fisher 
Katie Deck 
Henry Kronner 
Fred McKenzie 
John Morrison 
Donald Phelps 
Susan Ross 
Janet Yanos 
Mary R. Weeden 
Marianne Wilkinson 
Charles Zastrow 
Sandra Alcorn