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Working with the YMCA

Northern Michigan University social work students teamed up with the YMCA of Marquette to learn about applying the skills they learn in the classroom to the local community, to learn more click here.

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News and Information

	Council on Social Work Education Accreditation Review BSW Program Director, Tim Hilton reports that the social work program has submitted an extensive program self-study to the Council on Social Work Education in preparation for a reaffirmation of accreditation by CSWE. The social work program has been continuously accredited by CSWE since 1974. See full details and access the self-study here.
	Anthropology News Dr. Alex Ruuska, cultural anthropologist has been awarded tenure and promotion to Associate Professor. In addition to teaching, Dr. Ruuska has contributed to revitalizing the anthropology program at NMU and maintains an active research agenda.

	Rural Homelessness Research Dr. Tim Hilton, and Dr. Deanna Trella are continuing their work on a $9000 grant from the Center for Rural Community and Economic Development to study the family context of homelessness in the Upper Peninsula. (This collaborative project is an extension of research by Hilton and Cornell Dejong.) Read more here.

Outstanding graduate
The department has named its outstanding graduating senior for the 2012-13 academic year. Emily Purdue has been selected as this year's recipient. Read more about her accomplishments. .

Grads In Action
Check out what department grads are doing since leaving NMU. More information

Grads In Action

Americorps Voluteers

Check out what department grads are doing since leaving NMU. More information

BSW Field Instruction Updates
Are you a current or potential social work field instructor? We have a special website just for you on share.nmu.edu. Get CEUs for field instructor service Field Instructor Training Contact Dr. Abigail Wyche for details. All social work majors complete a 400 clock-hour field placement internship. Find complete details here.

BSW Field Instruction Updates

Are you a current or potential social work field instructor? We have a special website just for you on share.nmu.edu.