School of Social Work News
Karen Staller's New Book is Historical Account of the Children's Aid SocietyAssociate Professor Karen Staller is the author of a new book, “New York's Newsboys Charles Loring Brace and the Founding of the Children's Aid Society.” The book a lively historical account of Charles Loring Brace's founding and development of the Children's Aid Society to combat a newly emerging social problem, youth homelessness, during the nineteenth century. “Many of the issues she discusses with clarity and erudition --for example, the assimilation of immigrants, poverty and homelessness among urban youth, and the role of the juvenile justice and foster care systems -- have contemporary relevance for policymakers and practitioners." - Michael Reisch, PhD, MSW, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Maryland.
- January 27, 2020
- Learn more »
- Karen Staller recognized by Social Work Doctoral Student Organization
Associate Professor Karen Staller received an award from the Doctoral Student Organization for her dedication to the education and mentorship of joint social work and social science doctoral students.
- May 30, 2019
- Karen Staller Selected as Recipient of 2019 Distinguished Faculty Award
Congratulations to Associate Professor Karen Staller who was recognized with the School of Social Work 2019 Distinguished Faculty Award. The Distinguished Faculty Award honors a current governing faculty member at the School of Social Work who has achieved national recognition in scholarship, demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring, provided outstanding service to the School and the University, and contributed significantly to the professional community.
- May 28, 2019
- Karen Staller Receives Distinguished Faculty Governance Award
Associate Professor Karen Staller received the Distinguished Faculty Governance Award. The Distinguished Faculty Governance Award was established by the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs in 1986 and is funded by the Alumni Association. The criterion for the award is distinguished service to faculty governance over several years with an emphasis on university wide service.
- October 6, 2015
- Learn more »
- Associate Professor Karen Staller is elected chair of the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs
Associate Professor Karen Staller is elected chair of the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs. She will also chair the Senate Assembly. The position is a one-year term beginning on May 1.
- April 1, 2013