Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel
School of Applied Social Sciences
At Case Western Reserve University’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, equity, innovation and transformation are more than just values—they’re deeply embedded in all of the research and work we do, and the news we make. Stay up to date on how students, faculty, staff and alumni at the Mandel School are tackling mental health challenges, addressing inequalities, leading community transformation and more.
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Mandel faculty members retire after 20+ years of service
After decades of research, teaching, mentoring and shaping the future of social work, five faculty members at the Case Western Reserve University Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences are closing a remarkable chapter in their careers and retiring at the end of the…
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May 01, 2020
In preliminary results, researchers found that 86% of respondents experienced at least one trauma symptom, 94% reported grief The COVID-19 pandemic could inflict long-lasting emotional trauma on an unprecedented global scale, leaving millions grappling with debilitating psychological disorders,…
April 29, 2020
While staying home is a crucial part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are times it’s not possible, whether it’s essential work or a trip to the grocery store. Masks provide protection in those instances. Some faculty, staff and students have stepped up to make masks for members of…
April 28, 2020
With businesses and nonprofits—especially small nonprofits—struggling to make all the right financial decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, many nonprofit leaders and their employees are re-prioritizing where to spend already-limited funding to get maximum results. But where to start? Join the…
April 27, 2020
Outlet: WEWS News 5
April 23, 2020
Farkas and Romaniuk pen article on social work, ethics and vulnerable groups in the time of COVID-19
Kathleen J. Farkas, PhD, associate professor, and Richard Romaniuk, PhD, lecturer, have written an article for the journal, Society Register. In it, they describe the challenges social workers are facing and responses to the impact of COVID-19 in their communities, along with insights and…
April 17, 2020
Mark Chupp, assistant professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences and network director of the Community Innovation Network, was featured in a recent episode of the Macro Social Work Stories podcast. In the episode, Chupp shared his expertise on appreciative…
April 17, 2020
Jeff Kretschmar, research associate professor at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, co-wrote a piece with colleagues from Cleveland State University and the Cuyahoga County Witness/Victim Service Center examining how the criminal justice system responds to…
April 14, 2020
Outlet: Cleveland.com
April 13, 2020
Outlet: Healio
April 06, 2020
Class Year: 2021 Major: Biology, on a pre-med track Minor: Social Work What’s your favorite thing about Case Western Reserve University? How accessible the professors are. It’s a small thing, but I’ve heard from friends at other universities that they don’t know who to get recommendation…