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Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel
School of Applied Social Sciences

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Mandel School’s Richard Sigg earns professional service award
Richard Sigg, director of recruitment and enrollment at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, was recently named the recipient of the 2024 National Deans and Directors of Social Work Admissions (NDDSWA) Acknowledgement of Service Award. In an effort to highlight…
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A Message from the Chair of the Master of Nonprofit Organizations Program
Current times show us that nonprofit management education has never been more vital. Nonprofit leaders face increasingly turbulent times, and their organizations are vulnerable to many risks. Yet, good leaders can successfully navigate these times and help their nonprofits to demonstrate resilience…
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David Miller: Facing Financial Fragility
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…
Begun Center MST employees earn "Whatever It Takes" award
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…
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Jessica Wojtalik writes about clubhouse model for special journal issue
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…
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Richard Romaniuk helped create "Specialized Practice Curricular Guide for Military and Veteran Social Work"
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…
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CWRU Pride Alumni Network Awards Celebration
Members of the APP 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…
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Equity Corner: November 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…
October 2024 Inside the Action Newsletter
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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Master of Social Work (MSW): Zoom Info Session
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…