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Aaron Willis, PhD, MSW

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Assistant Professor

Contact Information

Office
Human Sciences & Services (HSS) Office 262
239 Water Street
Eau Claire, WI 54703
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Hours
Office Hours:
Wednesdays 10:30am-12:00pm
Also available by appointment in person or virtually
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Biography

Biography

Aaron Willis earned his PhD from Indiana University, his MSW from the University of Chicago, and his BA from Gustavus Adolphus College. His passion and expertise include substance use, behavioral health, harm reduction, and social justice. He is looking forward to becoming involved in collaborative research projects with UWEC students. He is currently exploring the concept of community-level stigma and understanding safe cannabis use with social work students and using the Transtheoretical Model of Change to help students engage with course content. Aaron is always looking for inquisitive and passionate students to collaborate on research projects.

Education

Education

  • PhD, Indiana University (Social Work)
  • AM, University of Chicago (Social Work)
  • BA, Gustavus Adolphus College (Religion and Criminal Justice)
Teaching and Research Interests

Teaching and Research Interests

  • Social Work Research Methods
  • Social Work with Families and Groups
  • Substance Use/Mental Health
  • Harm Reduction
  • Students in Recovery
  • Social Justice Initiatives
  • Community-level stigma
  • Safe Cannabis Use
  • Supporting students in their research endeavors