concerns about discrimination, sexual harassment or harassment <strong>of</strong> any kind is prohibited andwill constitute separate grounds for disciplinary action up to and including discharge orexpulsion from the University. The University encourages and values diverse views, thoughts,opinions, experiences, backgrounds, and cultures, and strives to provide both the opportunity anda safe environment for diversity to be expressed.MANDEL AT A GLANCEDeanFacultyEnrollment<strong>Student</strong> Pr<strong>of</strong>ileGrover C. Gilmore, Ph.D.Ph.D. in Psychology, Johns Hopkins University (1975)M.A. in Psychology, Johns Hopkins University (1974)A.B. in Psychology, Brandeis University (1971)Appointed July, 200256 full-time; 70+ part-time336 in the master’s degree program54 in the doctoral degree program84% female, 16% male39% minorities, 3% internationalTuition $35,690 per year for master’s degree students (2011-2012)Financial Aid 98% <strong>of</strong> students receive grants or scholarships; school provides $6million in scholarships and work-study aid; 100% <strong>of</strong> full-timemaster’s degree students receive stipends for field placementEndowed ChairsLibraryAlumniContinuing EducationFoundedNational Pr<strong>of</strong>ileUniversity Affiliation:9 Pr<strong>of</strong>essorshipsOne <strong>of</strong> four schools <strong>of</strong> social work with a full in-house libraryOver 7,000 alumni living in 50 states, 36 countries113 workshops and approximately 1,500 participants annually1915, one <strong>of</strong> the oldest university-affiliated pr<strong>of</strong>essional graduatesocial work schools in the nationRanked No.10 among all social work schools and programs in theUnited States and the top ranked social work school in Ohio (U.S.News and World Report)The <strong>Mandel</strong> <strong>School</strong> is a part <strong>of</strong> the prestigious Case WesternReserve University in Cleveland, Ohiohttp://msass.case.edu/downloads/academic/<strong>Student</strong>_<strong>Handbook</strong>.pdf Page 7
Convenient Facilities:Degree Programs:Everything students need is under one ro<strong>of</strong>. Our modern buildingcontains one <strong>of</strong> the largest social work libraries in the country, aswell as state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art classrooms, lounges, study areas, andstudent services, such as financial aid, registrar, writing instruction,and career services.M.S.S.A.Ph.D. (for more information and a brochure on the Ph.D. program,call 1-800-944-2290, or visit the program’s website athttp://msass.case.edu/doctorate/index.htmlHIGHLIGHTS• New curriculum design allows students to choose between two major concentrations —community and social development or direct practice — and build skills in both. TheDirect Practice Concentration allows further specialization in the following areas: aging;alcohol and other drug abuse; children, youth, and families; school social work; health;mental health.• Only school <strong>of</strong> social work <strong>of</strong>fering a paid field placement stipend to all full-timestudents.• Only school <strong>of</strong> social work to institute an outcome-based assessment curriculum based oneight core abilities needed by a pr<strong>of</strong>essional social worker: Identify as a ReflectivePr<strong>of</strong>essional <strong>Social</strong> Worker, Advocate for <strong>Social</strong>, Economic, and Environmental Justice,Apply <strong>Social</strong> Work Methods, Uphold <strong>Social</strong> Work Values and Ethics, Integrate Cultural,Economic, and Global Diversity, Think Critically about Theory and ResearchKnowledge, Communicate Effectively, and Develop as a <strong>Social</strong> Work Leader• Expanded and extensive international programs have included immersion trips to Sub-Saharan Africa, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, India, Ukraine, and The Netherlands,among other places. The <strong>Mandel</strong> <strong>School</strong> was named the 2007 recipient <strong>of</strong> theInternational Education Award from the Council on <strong>Social</strong> Work Education.• On-site library and research centers are just a few <strong>of</strong> the many opportunities for researchat the <strong>Mandel</strong> <strong>School</strong>.• Curriculum includes the cutting edge joint degree in social work and bioethics, as well asa certificate in global health.• The <strong>Mandel</strong> <strong>School</strong> has over 350 affiliated community agencies that provide fieldplacement opportunities for students. This is among the largest group <strong>of</strong> communityagencies affiliated with any school <strong>of</strong> social work in the country.http://msass.case.edu/downloads/academic/<strong>Student</strong>_<strong>Handbook</strong>.pdf Page 8
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