School of Social Work News

Ed-Dee Williams (PhD student) and Assistant Professor Jamie Mitchell’s article, “Characterizing Mobility Limitations Among Older African American Men” was published in the Journal of the National Medical Association.

Mary Mattson (MSW student) and Assistant Professor Mathieu Despard received a grant from the U-M Graham Sustainability Institute for their project, ''Driving Hope'', which seeks to empower vulnerable families and individuals in Washtenaw County by providing low cost automotive maintenance and advice. The project works with local non-profits and auto mechanics who understand the important role of transportation in maintaining employment and independence.

Professors Joe Himle, Richard Tolman, Data Analyst Brandy Sinco, Clinical Assistant Professor Sue Ann Savas, and Adjunct Lecturer Elizabeth Thomason’s article, "The effect of social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression and substance abuse on child support payment compliance among non-custodial parents" was published in Children and Youth Services Review.

Assistant Professor Katie Richards-Schuster and LEO Adjunct Lecturer Joe Galura’s article, “Navigating multiple ePortfolios: lessons learned from a capstone seminar” was published in the International Journal of ePortfolio.

Jorge Delva, Professor and Director of the Communities Engagement Program at the Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research, was named Professor and Dean at the Boston University School of Social Work, effective January 2018. This new appointment is a great honor for Dr. Delva, who has served many leadership roles at the University of Michigan and in the social work profession. He is an outstanding scholar who has, over the years, taken on challenging assignments for the good of our community and has always been student-centered in his vision and work.

Assistant Professor Mathieu Despard was honored with the 2017 Slavin-Patti Award for Outstanding Article of the Year from the Human Services Organizations: Management, Leadership, and Governance journal published by Taylor and Francis Group. His article, "Strengthening evaluation in nonprofit human service organizations: Results of a capacity-building experiment" was recognized on June 15, 2017 at the Network for Social Work Management's 28th Annual Management Conference in New York City.

Associate Professor Sherrie Kossoudji was featured in The University Record Faculty Spotlight article, “Social work professor brings classroom to Mexican border” regarding her annual class trip to the Tucson/Nogales area at the U.S./Mexico border.

Ed-Dee Williams (PhD student) along with mentor Jamie Mitchell received a grant from Rackham Graduate School to conduct analyses on data related to the mental health communication patterns of African American boys and men. Findings will contribute to improving mental health services, clinical practice and social support for African American adolescent males.