Laura Boisen’s teaching philosophy centers around feminist principles, and the idea that every person is a potential teacher and learner. Contact with students is intended to develop a connection with each student as an individual. Many of the social work students have person contact with faculty members. There is a coherent curriculum taught by qualified members of the faculty with practical experience. Laura helps her students achieve success by developing a personal relationship that fosters the development of critical thinking.
Education
- B.A. Wartburg College
- M.P.A. Iowa State University
- M.S.S.W. University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Ph.D. University of Minnesota
Current Research Interests
- Child protection, at risk families
- Kinship foster care
- Delivery of child welfare services
- Dual relationship in rural areas
- Family policy
- Management and supervision in human service organizations
- Integration of theory and practice