Presentations

Ruffolo, M. C., Coleman, N., & Marra, T. (2014, October). Making meaningful connections: Using portfolios to connect coursework to competencies and career option. Invited paper at 20th Annual Online Learning Consortium International Conference, Lake Buena Vista, FL.

Ruffolo, M. C., Richards-Schuster, K. & Nicoll, K. (2014, October). Community change in the real world: Assessing experiences of students post-graduation. Invited paper at Social Work Education APM, Tampa, FL.

Ruffolo, M. C. & Walter, M. (2014, November). Using digital instruction to enhance interprofessional continuing education opportunities. Invited poster at Michigan IT Conference, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

Root, L. (2014, November). U. S. labor force and employment policies. China Youth University for Political Science, Beijing, China.

Root, L. (2014, November). Internships as an educational tool: Quality control to prevent labor rights violations and support educational goals. 11th Annual Beijing Forum, Beijing, China.

Root, L. (2014, July). Strengthening Social and economic wellbeing in south Indian villages: Assessing a model for sustainable development. Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development, Melbourne, Australia.

Ruffolo, M., Richards-Schuster, & Voshel, E. (2014). Leveraging technology for integrative reflection on social justice: evaluating the impact of e-portfolios for student learning. Joint World Congress on Social Work, Education, and Social Development, Melbourne, Australia.

Richards-Schuster, K & VeLure Roholt, R. (2014). Youth participatory evaluation as a critical civic space: exploring dimensions for practice. Joint World Congress on Social Work, Education, and Social Development, Melbourne, Australia.

Richards-Schuster, K., Checkoway, B. & Timmermans, R. (2014). Lessons from youth participation in public policy and social justice in diverse and segregated metropolitan areas. Joint World Congress on Social Work, Education, and Social Development, Melbourne, Australia.

Richards-Schuster, K., Ruffolo, M. (2014). Preparing future civic agents: Exploring the impact of social work education on undergraduates through a multidisciplinary minor in Community Action and Social Change. Joint World Congress on Social Work, Education, and Social Development, Melbourne, Australia.