Social Work Program: Advisory Council

The Advisory Council serves in an advisory capacity representing the interests of the social work practice community to the Manchester University Social Work Program by participating in the systematic review of the Social Work Program. This helps the Program maintain congruence between its curriculum and the needs of the social work practice community.

The Council is comprised of social work practitioners from diverse fields of practice, current students, and the social work faculty.  We meet semi-annually to review the program's accomplishments and goals and discuss current trends in the profession.  And, we have a bit of fun while we're at it!

Current Advisory Council Members (Fall 2012)

• Kenneth Fry, BSW
  Peru Community Schools
  Peru, IN
• Capt. Garry Hamilton, BSW
  Detective, Fort Wayne Police Dept.
  Fort Wayne, IN
• Ann Helmke, MSW
  Executive Director, Vincent Village
  Fort Wayne, IN
• Liane Minier, BSW, LSW
  Retired Gerontological Social Worker
  Columbia City, IN
• Steve Miller, BSW
  Executive Director, Wabash County Habitat for Humanity
  Wabash, IN
• Amanda Russell, MSW, LSW, CDVP
  Northside Housing and Supportive Services
  Chicago, IL
• Valerie Staples, MSW, LCSW
  University of Notre Dame Counseling Center
  South Bend, IN
• Tammy Van Baalen, MSW, LCSW
  Private Practice
  Fort Wayne, IN
• Steve Viehweg, MSW, LCSW
  Riley Child Development Center
  Indianapolis, IN
• Greta Yoder Slater, MSW, PhD, ACSW
  Ball State University
  Muncie, IN