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Faculty and Staff
The School of Social Work is fortunate to have distinguished and dedicated faculty members who are experienced professionals, accomplished in their fields. Drawing from experience and current practice, they are committed to learning that addresses the needs and goals of today’s social work students. | Francine J. Vecchiolla, Dean and Professor Management Institute Certificate, 2001, Harvard University. Ph.D., 1987, Brandeis University, Florence Heller School of Social Welfare. M.S.W., 1974, University of Connecticut School of Social Work. Areas: Child Welfare, Program Development, Public/Private Collaboration, Administration, Management and Leadership Francine_Vecchiolla@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3057 |
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 | Miguel L. Arce, Assistant Professor M.S.W., 1976, San Jose State University School for Social Work Areas: Program Design and Technical Assistance; Community and Organizational Practice marce@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3488 |
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 | James J. Canning, Associate Professor Ph.D., 1997, Smith College School for Social Work M.S.W., 1982, Smith College School for Social Work Areas: Clinical Research; Clinical Practice with Infants, Children Adolescents, and Families; Social Justice; Social Work Practice jcanning@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3055 |
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 | Kate H. DeCou, Assistant Director of Field Education Ph.D., 2005, SUNY Albany School for Social Work M.S.W., 1972, University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration Areas: Corrections; Empowerment of Women;Women’s Issues: Domestic Violence, Trauma, Mental Health, Policy cdecou@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3027 |
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 | William T. Fisher, Professor and Director of Field Education Ed. D., 1989, Columbia University Teachers College. M.S.W., 1997, University of Connecticut School of Social Work. M.Ed., 1983, University of Massachusetts. Areas: Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling, Community Organizing, Community Mental Health Program Evaluation wfisher@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3058 | |
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Joseph R. Gianesin, Professor Ph.D., 1995, University of Denver. M.S.W., 1978, University of California Los Angeles. Areas: School Administration, Group Work, School Social Work, Male Adolescent Development, Therapeutic Applications of Adventure jgianesi@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3061 |
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 | John Habif, Assistant Professor M.S.W., 1974, University of Connecticut School of Social Work Areas: Quantitative and Qualitative Research, Mental Health and Addiction, Quality Management, Program Design and Evaluation, Administration, Strategic Planning jhabif@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3059 | |
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Walter J. Mullin, Associate Professor Ph.D., 1999, Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. Certificate in Intensive Individual Treatment, 1988, Smith College School for Social Work. M.S.W., 1978, University of Connecticut School of Social Work. Areas: Children and Families, Adult Mental Health, Couples Treatment, Ethnicity in Clinical Practice wmullin@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3062 |
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Ann W. Roy, Professor Ph.D., 1985, Mandel School of Applied Sciences, Case Western Reserve University. M.S.W., 1980, Louisiana State University. Areas: Quantitative Research, Gerontology, Policy Advocacy, Social Work aroy@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3063 |
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Linda Anderson Smith, Professor D.S.W., 1989 Hunter College School of Social Work. Master of Science in Social Service, 1973, Boston University School of Social Work. Areas: Community Mental Health Practice, Program Development and Evaluation, Clinical Practice with Overwhelmed Families and Individuals Across the Life Span, Diversity lsmith@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3045 |
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Katherine Walsh Professor Ph.D., 1990, Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. M.S.W., 1977, Columbia University, School of Social Work. Areas: Oncology Social Work, Therapeutic Applications of Adventure, Family Treatment, Women’s Issues, End of Life, Loss and Bereavement kwalsh2@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3066 |
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Joseph M. Wronka, Professor Ph.D., 1992, Brandeis University, Florence Heller School of Social Welfare. M.A., 1972, Existential/Phenomenological Psychology, Duquesne University. Areas: Qualitative Research, Social Welfare Policy, Global Human Rights jwronka@spfldcol.edu (413) 748-3067 |
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Chris Hinely Admissions Coordinator MSCHE, 1997, University of Arkansas Areas: Community Health Education 413.748.3060 chinely@spfldcol.edu |
 | Lorraine Fortes, Staff Assistant/Information Technology Liaison BA, IT Certificate, 2003, Bay Path College Areas: Business Administration, Information Technology (413) 748-3047 lfortes@spfldcol.edu |
 | Ann Iglesias, Administrative Secretary AS Secretarial Arts, 1992, Berkshire College Areas: Administration (413) 748-3064 aiglesias@spfldcol.edu |
 | Verna Ledoux, Administrative Assistant Secretarial Certificate 1966, The Robie School Areas: Administration (413) 748-3065 vledoux@spfldcol.edu |