OCTOBER 2015

 
 

Freisthler, Jarrott, Kagotho and Bowen join faculty

Making a great college better starts with enhancing its faculty, and The Ohio State University College of Social Work took a significant step forward recently when it announced the addition of four noted researchers.
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Dean Gregoire reappointed for 5 more years

During his first term, he recruited noted researchers, brought the HECAOD to Ohio State, advanced the use of technology in the classroom and the field, and established the college's online presence. Now, in his second term, Tom Gregoire will focus on innovations in teaching, research and funding. READ MORE...

 
     
 

Confronting society's biggest challenges

Why does the scourge of alcohol misuse remain entrenched in society? An innovative multidisciplinary strategy outlined by Drs. Audrey Begun and John Clapp has been accepted by the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare as part of its inaugural Grand Challenges Initiative. READ MORE...

 
     
 

Addressing a critical gap in research

Numerous studies have examined how the environment in which a child grows up is related to the risk of abuse or neglect. The vast bulk of the research has been focused on urban areas. In her latest study, an examination of parenting and family life in rural Ohio, Dr. Katie Maguire Jack begins to address this oversight. READ MORE...

 
     
 

ScreenU goes live!

Campuses across the country are concerned with the misuse of alcohol and prescription drugs. ScreenU, developed by The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery at the College of Social Work, screens students for risky use and directs them to resources that can help. READ MOREā€¦