Miami University

William B. Ciferri, Associate Director; Senior Researcher; Adjunct Instructor, Department of Sociology & Gerontology ciferrwb@muohio.edu

Education:

M.G.S., Research, Miami University;
M.B.A., General Management, Xavier University.

Research Interests:

Aging and work.

Biographical Sketch:

Bill Ciferri is Associate Director and Senior Researcher at Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University. He is also Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Sociology & Gerontology at Miami University. Bill’s most recent research projects include the Ohio Department on Aging’s PASSPORT Evaluation, Cedar Village Collaboration, Masonic Homes Needs Assessment, and the Administration on Aging’s Preparing the Aging Network for the Choices for Independence Initiative. In addition to his research experience, Bill has over 25 years of management and consulting experience. He has managed continuing care retirement communities and assisted area agencies on aging and several single and multiple site long-term care organizations develop business strategies for the future. Mr. Ciferri has an MGS from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio and MBA from Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Selected Publications:

W.B. Ciferri (2007). PASSPORT Evaluation: Accountability for Finances, Compliance, and Fairness. Oxford, OH: Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University.

W.B. Ciferri, S.R. Kunkel, K.B. McGrew, S.A. Mehdizadeh, J.K. Straker, & V. Wellin (2007). Program Evaluation of PASSPORT: Ohio's Home and Community-Based Medicaid Waiver. Oxford, OH: Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University.

W.B. Ciferri, K.B. McGrew, & S.A. Mehdizadeh (2005). Real Choices: A Caregiver Respite Strategy For the State of Ohio. Oxford, OH: Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University.

S.A. Mehdizadeh, S.P. Roman, V. Wellin, P.Neal Ritchey, W.B. Ciferri, & S.R. Kunkel (2004). Profile and Projections of the 60+ Population: A State Study . Oxford, OH: Scripps Gerontology Center, Miami University.

Ciferri, W., Applebaum, R.A., Kunkel, S.R. (2002). Long-Term Care in Ohio: Balancing the System. Columbus, OH: AARP.