It is an honor to welcome you to The Ohio State University College of Social Work. As the oldest continuously accredited public social work program in the country, we are proud of our more than 100-year history of providing exceptional social work education. Our commitment to offering a world-changing academic experience is visible in our top 12 national ranking and top 7 for public schools. We are a college on the move!

As a comprehensive land-grant institution, our focus is on serving our communities. We do this by engaging in teaching, scholarship, and service in behavioral health, child and youth services, substance use and misuse, gerontology, advocacy, healthy environments, and so much more. We offer undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral opportunities and our graduates leave here ready to make an impact.

Dean David Jenkins in a blue blazer posing outdoors on campus.
Dean David Jenkins

Dean’s Leadership Group

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Susan Yoon

Professor & Interim Associate Dean for Research
yoon.538@osu.edu

This image is of Dr. Jacquelyn Meshelemiah, a professor and social work scholar.

Dr. Jacquelyn Meshelemiah

Professor & Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
meshelemiah.1@osu.edu

Dr. Shannon Jarrott, a Professor of Social Work at the Ohio State University.

Shannon Jarrott

Director of Faculty Development
jarrott.1@osu.edu

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Jennie Babcock

Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
babcock.79@osu.edu

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Lisa Wareham

Chief Administrative Officer
Wareham.19@osu.edu

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Kim Steele

Human Resources Business Partner
steele.663@osu.edu

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