Susan Grettenberger, Ph.D.

Social Work 

Anspach Hall  034D
(989) 774-3591
grett1se@cmich.edu

 
Education

Ph.D.- Interdisciplinary Doctorate in Social Science with concentration in Social Work, Michigan State University, 1997.
M.P.A. - School of Political Science, Michigan State University, 1996.                                                                            M.S.W. - Jane Addams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1985.                                                    A.B.- Albion College, Albion, Michigan, 1977.

 

Teaching Expertise

Social Work Practice and Theory                                 Social Welfare Policy and Services                            Program Evaluation                                                 Substance Abuse

Research Interests

Nonprofit sector, with emphasis on faith-based organizations and application to policy                                         HIV/AIDS                                                               Adoption and Families                                               Program Evaluation for social service organizations      International social work

Selected Publications

Grettenberger, S.E., Bartkowski, J., & Smith, S.R.  Evaluating the Effectiveness of Faith-Based Welfare Agencies:  Methodological Challenges and Possibilities.  Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work, 25(3/4).  Accepted for publication Summer, 2006.

Riebschleger, J.R. & Grettenberger, S.E.  Assessing graduating BSW field students' preparation for generalist practice.  Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work.  Accepted for publication Summer, 2006.

Grettenberger, S. E.  (2003).  Transitional housing in a Midwest community:  A comparative study of faith-based and secular programs.  Albany, NY:  Rockefeller Institute of Government.

Grettenberger, S. E. and Berlin, S.  (2001).  Multi-diagnosis for persons seeking services in Michigan:  HIV, substance abuse and mental health problems.  Okemos, MI:  Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of HIV/AIDS.

Grettenberger, S. E., Hovmand, P., and DeFrane, J.  (2000).  Unmet need of persons living with HIV/AIDS in Michigan.  Okemos, MI:  Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of HIV/AIDS.

Grettenberger, S. E.  (2000).  The Role of Churches in Non-religious Services:  United Methodist Churches in Michigan.  Working Paper.  Washington, DC: The Aspen Institute Nonprofit Sector Research Fund.

Whipple, E. E., Grettenberger, S. E. & Flynn, M. S.  (1997).  Doctoral research education in a social context:  Development and implementation of a model course.  Journal of Teaching in Social Work 14: 3-26.

Flynn, M.S., Whipple, E. E., Grettenberger, S. E., & Choi, S.C.  (1994).  An assessment of staff training needs in ODS-operated training schools, community centers and detention facilities for delinquent youth.  Narrative Report.  E. Lansing, MI:  Michigan State University School of Social Work.

Whipple, E. E., Flynn, M. S., Grettenberger, S. E., & Rife, E.  (1994).  An assessment of staff training needs in Office of Delinquency Services-operated training schools, community centers and detention facilities for delinquent youth.  Part II.  E. Lansing, MI:  Michigan State University School of Social Work.

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