Walter F. LaMendola
Contact:
Professor
PhD, University of Minnesota
Craig Hall, Room 477
Telephone: 303-871-2796
E-mail: Walter.Lamendola@du.edu
Areas of interest:
- social theory, particularly pragmatism and critical realism
- information and communication technology impact and use in social work
Prof. Walter LaMendola's scholarly interests focus on communication and information technology impact and use in working with the social. A pioneer in this field, he has authored four books, many articles and numerous technical reports on this subject over the past 30 years.
His most recent publications deal with e-therapy design issues, the impact of social computing on social work, and the development of computer-mediated communities of social work practice. He is presently conducting research in three areas:
- design and implementation of electronic services for substance abuse treatment and mental health services
- implementation of a community of inquiry approach in social work education
- access and use of electronic networks by social work practitioners as a tool to learn, exchange and foster progressive practice principles.
Prof. LaMendola teaches social theory in the doctoral program.
"I expect students to propose challenging ideas, to ask provocative questions, and to conduct useful research that realistically mixes meaning and probability."
