Areas of Interest

Urban Policy, Mayoral Leadership, Gerontology, Homelessness,
Economic Development.

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Betty Brown-Chappell

PhD

Associate Professor

BSW Program Director

PhD - University of Chicago

M.S.W. - University of Michigan

BA - University of Michigan

Marshall Room 351

734.487.9480

Activities and Acomplishments

Dr. Brown-Chappell has over seventeen years of experience as both a faculty member and administrator in institutions of higher education. In these posts she has focused on the integration of minority content into curriculum, recruitment and in advising students. Dr. Brown-Chappell emphasized work with the elderly during eight years of direct practice work. She has served as an officer or board member on a variety of local, state and national organizations. Her publications focus on urban policy, homelessness and empowerment issues. Dr. Brown-Chappell has received twelve academic and professional awards and citations for her accomplishments.