School of Social Work News
Jamie Mitchell Talks to Michigan Radio About the Importance of Including Diverse Populations in Health ResearchAssistant Professor Jamie Mitchell discussed the lack of diversity in the subjects of medical research studies and how diseases and treatment differ based on race and gender with Michigan Radio. “We don’t have a lot of confidence to be able to tell patients, yes we’ve actually tested this Alzheimer’s intervention, this depression intervention, with people who look like you, who may have a similar background and upbringing as you, who may have faced some of the same stressors — such as discrimination — as you,” Mitchell said.
- December 12, 2019
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- Jamie Mitchell 2018 Influencer in Aging
Assistant Professor Jamie Mitchell has been selected as a 2018 Influencer in Aging for her dedication to improving the experiences older African-American men have within the health care system.
- September 14, 2018
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- Jamie Mitchell Published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series B
Assistant Professor Jamie Mitchell’s article, “The Paradoxical Impact of Companionship on the Mental Health of Older African American Men” was published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series B.
- August 16, 2017
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- Jamie Mitchell Named Teacher of the Year
The 2016 Student Union Teacher of the Year is Assistant Professor Jamie Mitchell. She was nominated by a member of the student body and was selected based on a submitted essay detailing some of the remarkable ways that Shari has influenced the students in her classes.
Every year the SSW Student Union puts out a call for nominations to the students regarding the teacher of the year. This is an award asking students to submit the name of a teacher they feel has been particularly powerful in their learning and who they hold as the model for an educator in the SSW.
- March 23, 2017