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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Transforming futures: $5M Mandel Foundation grant expands scholarships, boosts enrollment and supports workforce
In January 2024, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation awarded the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences a five-year, $5 million grant to support scholarships for promising master’s degree students, known as “Mandel Scholars.” “It is rare to receive such a…
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November 14, 2024
A troubling number of older Black Americans are struggling
As the U.S. population ages, older adults face increased economic insecurity. The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, escalating inflation and growing economic inequality are eroding the purchasing power of people caught between fixed incom...
November 13, 2024
Erin Fiorito, Maureen Kishna and Pamela Mitterling have all been recognized by the Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Services' "Whatever It Takes" program.
This recognition is given to individuals within the MST community who have demonstrated outstanding and meritorious service. Their dedication to thos...
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November 12, 2024
Jessica Wojtalik, assistant professor, recently wrote a paper that was accepted for publication in a special issue of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal on the “Clubhouse Model for Serious Mental Illness.”
This was the first special issue on this model since 1992.
Titled “Confirmatory factor analy...
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November 11, 2024
Lecturer Richard Romaniuk was a task force member of the latest Specialized Practice Curricular Guide for Military and Veteran Social Work, published by CSWE Press and released on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.
This is the first specialized curricular guide for the 2022 Educational Policy and...
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November 11, 2024
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join The Alumni Association for the CWRU Pride Alumni Network Awards Celebration Friday, Nov. 15, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Tinkham Veale University Center Senior Classroom.
This will be a celebratory evening honoring Robin Kn...
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November 06, 2024
Hello!
Welcome to my first Equity Corner, where I will highlight upcoming events and opportunities that can assist the Mandel School community in creating a sense of collective responsibility for developing a place of belonging. I have just finished my first month with the school, and I cannot full...
November 04, 2024
In this month's newsletter:
Student Loan Relief Available
Alumni Events Survey
Recap: 2024 Herman D. Stein Lecture in International Social Welfare
Upcoming Events
Alumni News
In Memoriam
Employment and Career Opportunities
Read the October 2024 Inside the Action Newsletter....
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November 04, 2024
Curious to learn what social workers do? Did you know you can use a Master of Social Work (MSW) and work in a university setting in many capacities?
Join representatives from the MSW program at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences on Thursday, Nov. 7, from 7 to 8:15...
October 28, 2024
Congratulations to Anycia Grady (SAS ’10), chief executive officer at Change Agents to Barriers of Equitable Living (C.A.B.E.L.), and Jessica Wojtalik, assistant professor, who received Alumni and Early Career Innovator of the Year awards, respectively. Learn more about them below.
Innovation Week ...
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October 28, 2024
Mark Joseph and Jenny King, faculty members at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, alongside doctoral assistant Braveheart Gillani, will offer their everyday antiracism course again in the spring semester.
“Operationalizing Antiracism for Everyday Impact” is a ski...