College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Mercedes Bern-Klug

Professor; Director, School of Social Work; Director, Aging & Longevity Studies Program; Hartford Faculty Scholar
Education:
2003, PhD in Social Welfare, University of Kansas; 1991, MA in Applied Demography, Georgetown University; 1984, MSW (Administration), The University of Iowa
Office:
308 NH
Phone:
319-335-1265
Office Hours:
Tuesdays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Curriculum Vitae:
Research Interests:
Gerontology, demography; long-term care; psychosocial issues in advanced chronic illness; nursing home social work; end-of-life issues; funeral arrangements; creative writing for social workers
Teaching Areas:
Introduction to Nursing Homes; Global Aging; Research Methods
Work Experience :
Administration in the field of aging; community organizing and education
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