Jay Marchand

Jay Marchand serves as an Assistant Professor of Social Work and Program Director of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program within the Harriet Emily Scott Social Work Program at the Sharon Lust School of Education, Augustana University. A licensed certified social worker since 2008, he directs the undergraduate social work curriculum and maintains active clinical practice.

His educational background includes:

• MSW in Social Work, University of South Dakota (2014)
• BSW in Social Work, University of Sioux Falls (2008)

Professor Marchand's expertise focuses on practical interventions in social justice, addiction treatment, criminal justice reform, and domestic violence prevention. His work spans residential treatment facilities, child protective services, incarcerated populations, and homelessness programs, with notable experience developing holistic assessment frameworks for domestic violence offenders within the criminal justice system.

As BSW Program Director, he oversees curriculum development and student mentorship. His prior leadership as director of a criminal justice intervention program demonstrates extensive team management experience in creating evidence-based treatment protocols for high-risk populations. Professional engagement emphasizes community-based practice over academic research output.