Advances Vol. 1, No. 2


Message from the Dean

Weat the IndianaUniversity School of SocialWork are very pleased to pres-
ent this second issue of Advances in Social Work. In publishing Advances
in SocialWork, we envision a journal that provides an opportunity for fac-

ulty, practitioners, students, and other professionals to have a forum whereby
scholarly work related to social work research, education, and practice can be pub-
lished. Advances in Social Work, as the title connotes, serves to contribute to the
knowledge base of the social work profession by providing a publication that
advances knowledge anddemonstrates effectiveness andquality improvements for
social work through research, education, and practice.

The Indiana University School of Social Work has a very distinguished history.
Founded in 1911, it is the oldest social work program in the nation continuously
affiliated with a university. Next year we will be celebrating our 90th anniversary,
commemorating many milestones in teaching, research, and service. This year we
celebrated the 25th anniversary of the BSW Program. The publication of Advances
in Social Work marks another milestone in the history of the School of SocialWork.
It advances our mission by disseminating new knowledge for the advancement of
the profession.

I amgrateful to anumber of individualswhohave contributed extensively tomake
Advances in SocialWorkpossible.My gratitude is extended toDeanRoberta Greene
and Interim Dean Sheldon Siegel for supporting the development and publication
of the journal, and to Dr. Paul Sachdev, the first editor, whose vision gave birth to
the journal. A special thank you goes to Dr. Barry R. Cournoyer, who now serves as
Editor. His leadership, attention to detail, and quest for quality are clearly evident.
The Editorial Board, whose names appear inside the front cover, deserve special
credit for their direction, support, and hard work. Finally, the Consulting Editors,
whose names also can be found inside of the front cover, have served as reviewers
for the manuscripts submitted. Their able assistance is greatly appreciated.

In closing I feel compelled, as the new Dean, to make a few personal comments
about the Indiana University School of SocialWork. The School has approximately
900 students and offers the BSW, MSW, and Ph.D. degrees. The School offers edu-
cational programs on five Indiana University campuses, located in Bloomington,
Gary, Indianapolis, South Bend, and Richmond. The School of Social Work has a
rich history of providing quality social work education, producing excellent
research and scholarship, and having a strong commitment to serving the profes-
sion and thepeople of Indiana.Headquartered in the state capital, Indianapolis, the
School has strong ties to state agencies and engages in a variety of projects in col-
laboration with these agencies. The University and the School of SocialWork serve
as models for utilizing advanced technology in the management of its programs.
Advances in SocialWork represents another significant contribution that the School
ismaking.With such a strong history, quality faculty, and strong support, it is a priv-
ilege to be at such a high quality school of social work.

Michael A. Patchner, Ph.D.
Dean
Fall 2000

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