Humanities, Arts + Social Sciences

In what has become commonplace, faculty members at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences are often the first contact for journalists trying to make sense of a news story. Perhaps more meaningful, these researchers’ important work often creates the headlines. From…

The Land: Robert Fischer, associate professor and co-director of the Center on Poverty and Community Development at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, said one of the biggest objections landlords have to Cleveland’s lead safe ordinance is that the financial costs…

As the war in Ukraine continues to devastate communities, a Case Western Reserve University lecturer is helping students there learn how to manage the intense emotions of the conflict. J. Richard Romaniuk, lecturer at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, is…

International travel provides different views of social work By Rachel Abbey McCafferty Cape Town, South Africa, is a bustling, shining city—but just minutes away, homes are made from corrugated iron, there is a lack of running water and signs around the area warn of gang violence. Toni Shoyinka…

With a commitment to equity, innovation and transformation, the Mandel School leads with action By Daniel Robison Since Dexter Voisin, PhD, assumed leadership of the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences in early 2022, he and his leadership have asked alumni, faculty,…

Class Year: Dec. 2023 Degree Program: MSW Online Concentration: Community Practice for Social Change Hometown: Cambridge, Ohio Field Education Organization: Ohio Victim Witness Association in Columbus, Ohio Describe your field education practicum experience and any work/projects you…

Master of Social Work student Grazia (Grace) DiPierro successfully presented her poster at the Ohio chapter of the National Association of Social Workers’ annual conference in November. Her poster was based on her recent publication, “That he won’t experience life like he should: Exploring…

In this months' newsletter: A Message from Dean Voisin Recent news Upcoming events Student spotlight Continuing education opportunities Alumni News Employment and career opportunities Read the November 2023 Inside the Action Newsletter.

The 2023 NASW Ohio Chapter Annual Conference, held Nov. 16–17, brings together 300+ social workers and 50+ sponsoring organizations from around the state of Ohio for two days of learning, resource sharing and connection. Attendees are able to earn up to 30+ social work CEUs between in-person and…

Mandel School team launches a statewide initiative With consistently high death rates from drug overdoses—including opioids—Ohio remains in crisis. To tackle substance-use disorders at a statewide level, leaders at a new Case Western Reserve center are creating new systems and outreach initiatives…