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Roger Delaney (Ph.D) - Webpage
Roger Delaney received his M.S.W. in 1970 from the Maritime School of Social Work at
Dalhousie
University . First employed in
Fredericton , N.B., Roger worked in social assistance, child welfare and community organization in both worker and supervisor roles.
From 1973-75, Roger worked as a social planner and policy analyst for the
Province of
Prince Edward Island and was responsible for the implementation of the five regional service centres.
In 1975, he went to the
University of
Toronto for his PhD specializing in Policy, administration and research.
In 1979, Roger completed his PhD.
His thesis focused on Children's Aid Societies in
Northwestern Ontario . Roger joined the faculty at
Lakehead
University in 1977.
During this time, he has served as chair/director for 13 years, Graduate Co-ordinator for 2 years and on every School committee.
He has also served and is serving on a number of Senate and University committees including the Senate Executive Committee, Senate Academic Appeals Committee, the Senate Organization Committee, the Senate Undergraduate Studies Committee, the Senate Computer Committee, and the Lakehead University Judicial Panel as well as various LUFA, Decanal Search and Strategic P{lanning Committees.
Roger is a co-author of Canadian Social Policy: an Introduction (3 Editions) as well as being a co-editor of five books on northern and rural social work.