About Rutgers School of Social Work
Our Mission
Our mission is to develop and disseminate knowledge through social work research, education, and training that promotes social and economic justice and strengthens individual, family, and community well-being in this diverse and increasingly global environment of New Jersey and beyond.
I have the great privilege of serving as the dean of Rutgers School of Social Work, a dynamic institution that trains passionate, committed students to become leaders who serve society in policy, academic, clinical, and corporate settings.
Our educational programs offer impressive quality and great variety, as do our incredibly accomplished and well-known faculty members. In addition, our Institute and Centers remain engaged in the kind of integrative research and practice work that the profession hungers for and needs.
Thanks to the depth of our relationships both within the academic community and the world at large, our faculty and students present a force for good at local, state, national, and global arenas. If you are a prospective student, I invite you to explore our programs and offerings. Read about our good works and think about how you, too, can make a positive difference in your world.
Together, we are partnering for change—won’t you join us?
Cathryn C. Potter, MSW, Ph.D.
Dean and Distinguished Professor
Rutgers School of Social Work
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The School of Social Work’s initiative for Inclusion, Intersectionality, Diversity, Equity and Advancement (IIDEA), along with the IIDEA Committee, was established in fall 2020 as part of the School’s strategic plan, Toward a More Just Future.
Executive Administration
Cathryn C. Potter
Patricia Findley
Victoria Banyard
Antoinette Farmer
Sharon A. Fortin
N. Andrew Peterson
Program Directors & Assistant Deans
Edward J. Alessi
DuWayne Battle
Laura DiMarcantonio
Arlene Hunter
Samuel C. Jones
Mark W. Lamar
Michael LaSala
Judith McCoyd
