Michael R. Woodford

Assistant Professor of Social Work

Michael R. Woodford

Degrees

  • BSW, Generalist Practice, 1993, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada;
  • MSW, Social Policy & Administration, 1997, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada;
  • PhD, Social Work, 2006, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada

BioSketch

Professor Woodford's primary area of scholarship concerns community participation in policymaking. He is also interested in the inclusion of vulnerable communities in HIV/AIDS prevention and is currently co-investigator on an interdisciplinary, community-based study exploring the engagement of marginalized communities in HIV vaccine trials (funded by the Ontario HIV Treatment Network). Further, he also engages in work on LGBT-related oppression and the development of effective strategies to promote the full inclusion of LGBT persons.

Professor Woodford has an array of practice experience, including community-based social work with immigrants and refugees, consulting and facilitation with community and government organizations, and government-based social policy and organizational development.

Other areas of interest are qualitative methodology, critical research, community organization, and organizational development.


Personal Information
Email michwood@umich.edu
Mailbox  48
INDI  289
 Location
Room: 2736 SSWB
Phone: (734) 615-2582
Fax: (734) 763-3372
 University of Michigan
School of Social Work
1080 S. University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Selected Publications

Woodford, M. (in press). Introduction: Same-sex marriage and beyond. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Service, 22(1/2).
Woodford, M., Newman, P. A., Brotman, S., & Ryan, B. (in press). Northern enlightenment: Legal recognition of same-sex marriage in Canada -- Strengthening social work's advocacy efforts. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Service, 22(1/2).
Woodford, M., Newman, P. A., & Brotman, S. (Eds.). (in press). Special issue: Recognizing same-sex relationships: Contemporary reflections and developments. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Service, 22(1/2).
Woodford, M. (2008). [Review of the book Citizen lobbyists: Local efforts to influence public policy]. Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare, 35(4), 171-173.
Bogo, M., Regehr, C., Woodford, M., Hughes, J., Power, R., & Regehr, G. (2006). Beyond competencies: Field instructors' descriptions of student performance. Journal of Social Work Education, 42(3), 579-593.
Woodford, M. (2005). Quality assurance. In F. Turner (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Canadian social work. Waterloo, ON: Laurier University Press.
Woodford, M. (2005). British poor laws. In F. Turner (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Canadian social work. Waterloo, ON: Laurier University Press.
Woodford, M. (2005). Canadian council on child welfare. In F. Turner (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Canadian social work. Waterloo, ON: Laurier University Press.
Woodford, M. (2005). Canadian family and child welfare council. In F. Turner (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Canadian social work. Waterloo, ON: Laurier University Press.
Woodford, M. (2005). Canadian welfare council. In F. Turner (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Canadian social work. Waterloo, ON: Laurier University Press.
Woodford, M. (2005). Citizen and immigration. In F. Turner (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Canadian social work. Waterloo, ON: Laurier University Press.
Woodford, M. (2005). Family Allowance Act. In F. Turner (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Canadian social work. Waterloo, ON: Laurier University Press.
Woodford, M. (2005). Department of Indian Affairs. In F. Turner (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Canadian social work. Waterloo, ON: Laurier University Press.
Woodford, M. (2005). Public servants in Newfoundland and Labrador speak about globalization and public policy: Powerlessness, inevitability, and competition. Canadian Review of Social Policy/Revue canadienne de politique sociale, 55, 1-21.
Woodford, M. (2005). Non-governmental agencies. In F. Turner (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Canadian social work. Waterloo, ON: Laurier University Press.
Woodford, M. (2005). Services to refugees. In F. Turner (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Canadian social work. Waterloo, ON: Laurier University Press.
Woodford, M. (2005). Social Insurance Number. In F. Turner (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Canadian social work. Waterloo, ON: Laurier University Press.
Woodford, M. (2005). Non-traditional families. In F. Turner (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Canadian social work. Waterloo, ON: Laurier University Press.
Woodford, M. (2005). National Department of Health and Welfare. In F. Turner (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Canadian social work. Waterloo, ON: Laurier University Press.