Emeriti Faculty
Amanda Barusch
Faculty from 1985 - 2019
An international scholar and award-winning instructor, Amanda Barusch is best known for her narrative inquiries into the experiences of older adults and for her research and advocacy on social policy. She serves as an editor for the online journal, 101 Words, publishes flash... read more >>
Email: asbarusch@gmail.com
Farrina Coulam
Faculty from 1996 - 2016
I have a life-long commitment to ensuring local, state, and national policy and program development ensures opportunity and equity for the most vulnerable. I discovered early on that I did not have privilege as a female but did as a white person. I chose educational/career paths that... read more >>
Email: farrinacoulam@outlook.com
O. William (Bill) Farley
Faculty from 1962 - 2010
Dr. Farley spent 48 years studying and teaching at the College of Social Work. During his tenure, he served as Director of the Doctoral and the Masters Programs, Associate Dean for Research, and Director of the Social Research Institute (SRI). Dr. Farley’s teaching duties were in the HB&SE area, and he... read more >>
Email: billfarley34@q.com
Grafton H. Hull, Jr.
Faculty from 2000 - 2008
Dr. Hull has taught in BSW, MSW, and Ph.D. Programs and served as Department Chairperson, MSW Program Director, Director of a School of Social Work, and Special Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Accreditation. He is the coauthor or editor of ten books, and multiple... read more >>
Email: Grafton1943@aol.com
Helane Leta
Faculty from 1992 - 2017
Helane is Associate Professor/Lecturer Emeritus at the U. of Utah and a visiting professor at Management Center, Innsbruck, Austria. Prior to her retirement from the College of Social Work she was Director of MSW Field Education and instrumental in the College’s international... read more >>
Email: Helane.leta@socwk.utah.edu
Hank Liese
Faculty from 1993 - 2017
After a 12-year career in public relations, I returned to graduate school at UC Berkeley, intending only to receive my MSW degree and become a psychotherapist. After one semester in the MSW program, I applied and was accepted into the combined MSW/Ph.D. program... read more >>
Email: hank.liese@socwk.utah.edu
Jannah Jill Mather
Faculty from 2000 - 2015
Dr. Mather has served as Dean of Social Work at the University of Utah and Willfrid Laurier University in Ontario, Canada and as Associate Dean at the Florida State University College of Social Work. Her teaching experience includes BSW, MSW, and Doctorate courses in the field, building on... read more >>
Email: Jannah.Mather@aol.com
Naomi Silverstone
Faculty from 1981 - 2016
Naomi’s career integrated “outside the box” approaches to teaching and learning while simultaneously honoring the traditions and structure of an academic institution. Embracing the strengths of both left-brain science and right brain/heart wisdom has led her on a deep and merry... read more >>
Email: naomisilver@earthlink.net
Larry Smith
Faculty from 1971 - 2021
Dr. Larry L. Smith was a faculty member at the College of Social Work for 50 years. During that time, he was the Director of the Part-Time MSW Program, Admissions, the MSW Program, and Neighbors Helping Neighbors. He is the author or co- author of three books, three book contributions... read more >>
Email: Larry.Smith@socwk.utah.edu
Elizabeth Walker
Faculty from 2000 - 2018
Practicum Coordinator in the MSW program. Also Taught Diversity and Social Justice and Practice 1... read more >>
Email: wizbet1104@gmail.com
Joanne Yaffe
Faculty from 1987 - 2021
Joanne Yaffe is professor emerita of social work. She served in many roles at the University of Utah and College of Social Work, including director of doctoral studies, chair of the University Research Committee, and... read more >>
Email: joanne.yaffe@utah.edu