Driven by our guiding principles and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, we strive daily to achieve our vision that all individuals, families and communities utilize their power to achieve justice, equity and well-being.
Michelle Mohr Carney
Dean and Professor
OUR VISION & PROMISEWith each relationship, we vow to be a true partner by providing a diverse, equitable and safe environment that encourages forward-thinking and creates inclusive experiences that drive social change.
LET'S PARTNERAs a School within a comprehensive, premier research university, we continually strive to reinvent, innovate, transform and educate through
A FOUNDATION OF STRENGTHSOffer innovative programming that graduates and supports uniquely qualified and compassionate social workers
NEXT STEPSWhether you are just starting your search or you know you are ready to apply, we are here for you each step of the way.
A VISION OF JUSTICEDrive discoveries that transform lives
This research highlight provides a glimpse into the innovative, community-based research conducted during the last year.
Dr. Meredith Bagwell-Gray, assistant professor of social welfare at KU, has written a study on sexual health for women who experienced intimate partner violence, and she is leading two grant projects to help survivors.
MISSION OF CHANGEEmbrace our responsibility to promote social, economic, and environmental justice in Kansas, the nation and the world.
Increasing transformative experiences through holistic support and DEI centered culture. Increasing research productivity around serious societal needs. Increasing community engagement and partnerships as international leaders in social work.
COLLABORATE WITH USWe strive to be the ultimate advocate who serves the needs of our communities, equitably and honestly by collaborating to transform practice and policy through evaluation, training and technical assistance, and professional development.
Find a listing of upcoming events for the School of Social Welfare on the calendar webpage.
