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Gerontology Center

Faculty

 

Stephen M. Bender, MSW
Associate Director

E-mail: sbender@mail.uccs.edu

EDUCATION:

MSW, Rutgers University,1972.

RESEARCH INTERESTS:

I am not involved in formal university research efforts. I have previously involved undergraduate students in community-based surveys related to aging services and elder needs.

ONGOING PROJECTS:

Currently facilitating the "Professional Advancement Certificate in Gerontology," conduct the state approved/required "Personal Care Boarding Home Owner/ Operator" training, and develop modules on "Hastened Death Issues" and "Mental Health Interventions with the Elderly." I will be teaching the "Introduction to Gerontology" course GRNT 300 during spring semester, and have primary responsibility through the Center on Aging for identifying/ addressing the professional development needs of the long-term care aging network.

NON-ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES:

Increasing computer skills, bicycle riding, time with family, cheering for the Denver Broncos, maintaining personal autos.

HOMETOWN:

Ringwood, New Jersey.