The Mandel SASS Alumni Association
"We are diverse graduates of the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences with knowledge,
experience and resources dedicated to enriching our School, communities and the social work
profession."
~ Association Mission Statement
As a graduate of MSASS, you are automatically a member of the Mandel School Alumni Association.
The Association has been an integral part of the School since 1931 when it was founded by Margaret
Johnson, a 1919 graduate of the School of Applied Social Sciences who later became the School's
first female dean.
Your active membership builds and sustains lifelong relationships; encourages learning and
professional growth; celebrates the success of alumni, faculty and students and shares the
excitement of the Schools accomplishments.
- Keep in touch through the newsletter,
MSASS ACTION , providing information about the School, fellow alumni, faculty
and their achievements. Send information to:
msass-alumni@case.edu
- Keep professionally informed through the School's
Harris Library that is available to alumni for research and information. Contact:harrisref@case.edu
- Attend alumni events such as our Distinguished Contributor Lectures and Conference Education,
major professional workshops providing continuing education credits on topics of current interest.
Many of the lectures are presented by MSASS alumni.
- Seek career counseling through the School's
Office of Career Services.
- Receive alumni contact information about specific classes or alumni in particular geographic
locations by e-mailing:
msass-alumni@case.edu
In order to receive these alumni benefits, our records must be accurate. Please make certain
that you update us when you move or change jobs. You can e-mail the change to
msass-alumni@case.edu
Alumni Executive Board
The Executive Board administers the work of the Association. The Board meets monthly at the
School from September through May. The work of the Board is done through the committees listed
below. Nominations to the Board are welcome. Send information on the nominee to the Office of
Alumni Relations at
msass-alumni@case.edu
Dean Fazekas '91 – President
Kristen Bergmann '97
Lois Calderwood '75
Mary Beth Cernoia '80
Margaret Culp '81
Jane Daroff '85
Jillian Driscoll '03
Rini Gauntner '67
Joann Hall '89
Marie T. Hoffart '95
Mary Ellen Lanning-Rogers '91
Nancy Lowrie '95
Carole Marciano '93 |
Jennifer Margolis '02
Michael Mullin '74
Sarah Parran '84
Martha Pitts '96
Amy Restorick-Roberts '00
Marvin Rosenberg '62
Joan Sahley '87
Dario Sanchez '94
Mary Shelton '91
Gail Smith '90
Karen Vrtunski '85
Nancy Wadsworth '70
Joy Willmott '61
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The work of the Board is done through these committees:
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Awards: This committee convenes
annually to review scholarship nominations for second-year students based on recommendations from
faculty and field advisors. The committee also oversees student voting for "Teacher of the Year".
The honorarium for that award is alumni funded.
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Conference Education
: Arranges an annual lecture on a topic of importance to the profession and offers
continuing education units for licensing purposes. The Conference is jointly sponsored by the
Association and The Mandel School.
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Nominating
: Responsible for seeking and recruiting new Board members annually.
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Recruitment
: Responsible for assisting the School in finding qualified candidates for
admission and to support new students particularly during their first year at MSASS.
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Special Projects
: Sponsors a variety of events throughout the year such as the alumni/student
party and alumni/student lunches. There is a particular emphasis here on enhancing student/alumni
relations.
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Curriculum Committee: One alumni of the School sits on this committee to offer
the perspective of the professional community.
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Library Committee
: One alumni of the School sits on this committee to offer the perspective of the
professional community.
The Office of Alumni Relations
The Office of Alumni Relations is here to help keep alumni connected to the School and each
other. Pamela Carson, Director of Development for Alumni can be reached at
msass-alumni@case.edu or (216) 368-2281. The office is
located on the third floor of MSASS, Room 312. The mail address is Mandel School, CWRU, 10900
Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7164. Please feel free to drop in or call any time.
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