Crystal Mills, PhD
Professor
MSW Program Chair
Interim Director, Distance Education Program
Distance Education Program
Henke Hall Rm. 121
Tel: 808.956.3832
E-mail: millsc@hawaii.edu
Education
1984, Ph.D. University of Michigan
Program: Social Work and Social Psychology
Dissertation Topic: Sex Role Adaptation & Female Criminal Behavior
1981, M.A. University of Michigan
Major: Social Psychology
1980, M.S.W. University of Michigan
Major: Interpersonal Practice (Child Welfare)
1977, B.A. (High Distinction) University of Michigan
Major: Psychology
Certification: Secondary Education
Research Intrest/Area
Child Welfare
Agency Program Evaluation
Publications
Bridge, T., Massie, E., and Mills, C. (Pending Publication). Prioritizing cultural competence in the implementation of an evidence-based practice model. Children and Youth Services Review.
Mills, C. and Untalan, F. (2007) “Advanced Case Management Training Curriculum”. (Approved for 10 Continuing Education Units through Eastern Michigan University.) Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands – Saipan: February 26, 2007 through March 10, 2007.
Mills, C. (2006) “Evaluation of Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care”. Panel presentation. Care Management Organizations Conference. Detroit, MI: October, 2006.
Mills, C. and Usher, D. (2006) “Cultural Competence Training”. Agency based training. Arab-Chaldean Council. Detroit, MI: September, 2006
Mills, C. and Untalan, F. (2006) “Counseling and Case Management Training Curriculum”. (Approved for 10 Continuing Education Units through Eastern Michigan University.) Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands – Saipan: March 14, 2006 through March 23, 2006.
Mills, C. and Usher, D. (2004). “An africentric paradigm for child welfare,” in Child Welfare Revisited: An Africentric Perspective, Everett, J., Chipunga, S. and Leashore, B. (Eds). Rutgers University Press: New Jersey.
Browne, C. and Mills, C. (2001). “Theory: empowerment, ecological, and strengths,” in Culturally Competent Practice: Practice Skills, Interventions, and Evaluation, Fong, R. and Furuto, S. (Eds). Allyn and Bacon: Boston .
Mills, C. and Usher, D. (2000). “Family preservation through kinship care.” , in Family Group Decision Making: A Conferencing Philosophy. Kinpower Associates: New Zealand.
Favorite Quote/Inspirational or Funny Saying
Life is a long lesson in humility. (James M. Barrie)
