The Practitioner Advisory Committee (PAC) serves as a guiding force in the continuing development of social work education at Bemidji State University. Its chief obligation is to ensure development of a social work program consistent with community needs and goals and high in professional quality.
Overview
With the above purpose in mind, the Practitioner Advisory Committee will advise the Social Work Program on the direction it should take. The PAC will meet formally three times a year. The PAC is the curricular and policy setting committee for the program. PAC members communicate with the chairperson of the program or designee between meetings when there is information to impart that should not wait for formal meetings.
Practitioner Advisory Council Members
The council is comprised of these members:
| First | Last | Title | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cory | Boushee | Program Officer Community Impact | NW Minnesota Foundation |
| Annie | Butler Ricks | Resource Development Officer | United Way of Bemidji Area |
| Donna | Enfield, QISW | Behavioral Health Consultant | Indian Health Service, Bemidji Office |
| Trish | Hansen | District Supervisor | MN Department of Corrections |
| Jeff | Lind | Social Services Division Director | Beltrami County |
| Paula | Lind, LSW | School Social Worker | Bemidji Area Schools |
| Ashlea | McMartin | Behavioral Health Supervisor | Sanford Behavioral Health |
| Amy | Merschman, LICSW | School Social Worker | Bemidji Elementary Schools |
| Natascha | Poole, LICSW | Social Worker | Cass Lake Indian Health Services |
| Rebecca | Snyder, LISW | School Counselor | Trek North Jr. and Sr. High School |
| Wendy | Thompson | Executive Director | Beltrami Area Service Collaborative |
| Dana | Wind, LSW | Child Protection Team Lead | Beltrami County |
Practitioner Advisory Council Meeting Schedule
- Friday October 30th, Noon – 1 PM (Zoom)
- Friday February 26, Noon – 1 PM (Zoom)
- Friday April 30, Noon – 1 PM (Zoom)