Patricia Cianciolo
Professor Emeritus of Social Work
Educational Background
Ph.D., Social Work (1990) University of Pittsburgh
M.A. , Applied Behavioral Sciences (1983) Wright State University
B.S., Social Rehabilitation (1976), Urbana University
Research Interests: assisted living for older adults, dementia and caregiving, social insurance programs for older adults in the U.S., collaborative teaching and learning.
Teaching Areas: social welfare history, current U.S. social welfare policies and programs, policy analysis, gerontology, aging public policies and programs
Teaching Experience
1992 – 2019 Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI, Professor
1990 – 1992 Ohio University, Social Work Department, Athens, OH, Assistant Professor
1988 - 1989 Ohio University, Sociology Department, Athens, OH, Adjunct Instructor
1987 - 1988 Rio Grande College, Social Work Department, Assistant Professor
1986 – 1987 Central State University, Social Welfare Department, Wilberforce, OH, Assistant Professor
1985 – 1986 Wittenberg University, Sociology Department, Springfield, OH, Instructor
1983 – 1985 University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work, Pittsburgh, PA, Graduate Teaching Assistant
1980 – 1982 Wright State University, Sociology Department, Dayton, OH, Graduate Teaching Assistant
Social Work Practice
1982 – 1983 Children’s Protective Services, Champaign County Welfare Department, Urbana, OH
1976 – 1980 Adult Protective Services, Champaign County Welfare Department, Urbana, OH
Publications
Cianciolo, P.K. (Ed.). (2005). When the brain fails to do its work: Dementia education for high school students. Marquette, MI: Northern Michigan University, Center for Gerontological Studies (grant project funded by the Administration on Aging).
Cianciolo, P.K., & Zupan, L.L. (2004). Developing a training program on issues in aging for correctional workers. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 24, 3, 23-38.
Cianciolo, P.K., & Henderson, T.L. (March 2003). Infusing aging and public policy into gerontology courses: Collaborative learning to teach about Social Security and Medicare. Educational Gerontology, 29, 3, 217-233.
Grants
Internal Research Grant for Professional Development, College of Professional Studies, Northern Michigan University (2006) Evaluating Teacher Usage of a Dementia Education Project for High School Students in a Rural Area - $3,500
Administration on Aging Grant, Center for Gerontological Studies at Northern Michigan University (2003-2005) Principle Investigator - $200,000
Interdepartmental/Interdisciplinary Collaborative Project Incentive Program Grant, Northern Michigan University (1999-2000) Training Module Development - Dealing with the Older Inmate with Linda Zupan, Criminal Justice Department, Northern Michigan University - $4,000
