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We are an honorific society of distinguished scholars and practitioners dedicated to achieving excellence in the field of social work and social welfare.
Academy’s new publication on the impact of COVID on tenured-line faculty
The Academy recently published a commentary, “COVID-19 and Long-Term Impacts on Tenure-Line Careers,” in the Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research. Read our full commentary here. Abstract: Concerned about reports from pre-tenure-track scholars about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 12 members of the American Academy of Social Work and Social
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Suzanne Wenzel, PhD
Inducted in 2020
Suzanne L. Wenzel, PhD, is interim dean and Richard and Ann Thor Professor in Urban Social Development in the Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California. With...
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Marylou Sudders, MSW
Inducted in 2020
Marylou Sudders serves as the Secretary of Health and Human Services for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, overseeing 12 agencies and MassHealth, with a combined budget of $24 billion and 22,000...
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Geoffrey Greif, PhD
Inducted in 2020
Dr. Geoffrey Greif (MSW, U Penn; PhD, Columbia) is Professor at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. He was Associate Dean from 1996 to 2007. He is the...
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Our society seeks to advance the field of social welfare and social work by serving as a convener for thought leaders, encouraging the recognition of outstanding research and practice; and promoting examination of social policy.