Page Walker Buck

Page Walker Buck is a Professor in the Master of Social Work (MSW) Program at West Chester University's College of Education and Social Work. He holds degrees from Middlebury College (BA), Bryn Mawr College (MSS), and a PhD in Social Work and Social Research from Bryn Mawr. His research focuses on traumatic brain injury (mTBI), human-animal bond dynamics, and field practicum ethics in social work education. He has published extensively on these topics and received the 2015 100 Distinguished Alumni award from Bryn Mawr College.

Education:

• BA: Middlebury College
• MSS: Bryn Mawr College
• PhD: Bryn Mawr College (Social Work and Social Research)

Research Interests:

• Traumatic Brain Injury: Investigates clinician experiences and public health implications of mTBI.
• Human-Animal Bond: Develops curricula integrating animal-assisted therapies, particularly for autism and criminal justice-involved youth.
• Field Practicum Ethics: Studies unethical shortcuts in field education and supervisory practices.

Professional Contributions:

• Served as Director of West Chester's MSW Program, prioritizing affordability and social justice.
• Developing a graduate certificate in Human-Animal Studies.
• Recipient of $10,000 AFRCESWR grant for field education research.

Awards:

• 100 Distinguished Alumni, Bryn Mawr (2015)

Labs/Teams:

• PAWS for People consulting member
• Co-developer of animal-assisted therapy programs