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Richard Greenlee

Associate Professor, Department of Social Work
Email: greenlee@ohio.edu
Phone: (740) 593-1291
Office: 557 Morton Hall

Educational Background
 
PhDThe Ohio State University 1991 Social Work
MSWUniversity of Pittsburgh 1980 Social Work
BSUniversity of Maryland 1978 Criminology

Research Interests
 
  • Rural Poverty
  • Rural Communities
  • Appalachian Culture
  • Substance Abuse
  • Mental Health

Professional Experience
 
  • Chair, Department of Social Work, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
  • Social Work Supervisor, Cambridge Mental Health and Develomental Center, Cambridge, Ohio
  • Director of Substance Abuse Services, Western Kentucky Regional Mental Health and Retardation Board, Inc., Paducah, Kentucky
  • Director, Alcohol Rehabilitation Center, March USAF Regional Hospital, March AFB, California
  • Deputy Director, Alcoholism Rehabilitation Center, Malcolm Grow USAF Medical Center, Andrews AFB, Maryland

Courses Taught
 
SW 382Understanding Alcohol Problems and Alcoholism
SW 397Social Work Practice II
SW 500Social Work Orientation Seminar
SW 641Administration: Theory and Analysis

Grants and Awards
 
  • Presidential Teacher Award, Ohio University, (2005-2008)
  • Rita Gillick Mental Health Advocate Award, Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Board, Athens, Ohio (2003)
  • Dean's Outstanding Teacher Award, College of Arts and Sciences, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio (2001)
  • Student Affairs Faculty Contribution Award, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio (1999)
  • University Professor Award, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio (1994)

Community Service
 
  • President, NASW-Ohio (2005-2006)
  • Director, Region V, NASW-Ohio, Columbus, Ohio (2002 to present)
  • President, Tri-County Mental Health and Counseling Services Board, Athens, Ohio (2001-2003)
  • Vice-President, Rural Action Board, Athens, Ohio (1999-2002)
  • President, Village Council, Sugar Grove, Ohio (1994-1997)
 
University, College and Department Service
 
  • Member, Undergraduate Priorities Team (2005-2006)
  • Member, Dean's Evaluation Committe (2004)
  • Member, Intercollegiate Athletic Committee (2000-2002)
  • Member, College of Arts and Sciences, Curriculum Committee (2001-2002)
  • Member, Criminal Justice Baccalaureate Program UCC Unit Review Committee (2002)