Fall 2008 - School of Social Work at the University of Georgia

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Development
The School of Social Work
Campaign Goals:
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Making a Difference!
he capital campaign presents an exciting opportunity for the School of Social Work to
continue to enhance its tradition of excellence in the areas of teaching, research, and service.
It is through the investments made by alumni, retired faculty, current faculty, corporate and
foundation donors and friends of the School that the goals of this campaign will be made a reality.
Building the New Learning Environment
• Increase the level of financial support available to students by enhancing existing scholarships
and assistantships and establishing new ones.
• Further enhance the quality of teaching and research through the continuation of existing
endowed professorships and the development of a newly endowed Professorship in the area of
African American family studies, the study of Gerontology or Child Welfare.
• Enhance the learning experience of students through increased opportunities for participation
in service–learning projects.
Maximizing Research Opportunities
• Secure funding to continue current research in the fields of child welfare reform, juvenile
justice and use of virtual reality technology.
• Obtain funding to support research interests of all faculty.
Competing in the Global Economy
• Create among our students a greater awareness, understanding and appreciation of diverse
cultures by increasing the opportunities for students to study abroad.
Points of Pride:
The UGA School of Social Work is currently ranked in the top 25 percent
of MSW programs nationwide by U.S. News & World Report.
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The School of Social Work is fully accredited by the Council on Social
Work Education.
Over four thousand School of Social Work alumni are helping
countless families throughout the nation and the world.
The School’s study abroad programs prepare students to learn firsthand
about different cultures in countries such as Ghana, Argentina,
and Ireland.
The School provides social work education at the undergraduate,
masters, and doctoral levels through four degree programs, including
a new graduate degree in nonprofit management.