Strategic Vision 2030

Building Tomorrow Together

Vision 2030

For over 100 years, the University of Michigan’s School of Social Work has been a leader in elevating the field of social work. Throughout our history, we have developed cutting-edge educational programs, discovered critical interventions to transform practice, and led efforts to contribute to social change.

Our graduates have gone on to lead organizations, serve in policy roles, and create change in local and global communities. Together, our world-class staff and faculty provide the foundation for the School’s work and accomplishments. The School of Social Work will be a driving force in solving society’s challenges.

Our School of Social Work is uniquely positioned to lead in developing solutions that benefit the public good. We want our work in research, teaching, and service to make a real difference, offering students, staff and faculty opportunities to advance their efforts in creating change in society.

Our vision provides a guiding direction for the future, and with this vision, we aim to shape the future of social work to “reach out, raise hope, and change society” and to build tomorrow together.

Our Vision

The School of Social Work is building synergy by promoting collaboration across our education, research, action and school culture.

Education

Research

Action

Culture

Living the Vision

Katie Edwards
Katie M Edwards
  • Research
  • Action

In collaboration with Thalia Wilson, Adena Two Eagle & Steven Wilson

Peaceful Means is a community-based research program  — part of the Interpersonal Violence Research Laboratory (IRVL) — dedicated to finding solutions to prevent sexual violence against Oglala Lakota youth on th

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Sebas Abbate
  • Research
  • Action

In collaboration with Jennie Jester, Katie Edwards

Through the  Interpersonal Violence Research Laboratory (IRVL), in partnership with LGBT Detroit, we are working to reduce health disparities and interpersonal violence.

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Addie Weaver
Addie Weaver
  • Research
  • Action

In partnership with Rich Tolman & Charles Williams

During the Society for Social Work and Research Annual Meeting, I hosted a national listening session and call to action titled “Movement on Black Men’s Mental Health: Building a community, Building Care, Building Change.”  We br

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Donald Michael
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  • Action

I am living my vision of returning what I have learned from the U-M School of Social Work. I plan to continue my work with fellow veterans who fall through the cracks of the criminal justice system.

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Amber Farmer
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  • Research

I support the research that happens at School — specifically, the Title IV-E fellowship program. 

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Clare McNamara
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  • Education
  • Action
  • School Culture

I am honored to be a cofounder of The SunBundle, a nonprofit organization that up-cycles athletic gear and provides it to under-resourced youth in Southeast Michigan.

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