School of Social Service Administration (audio)

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Mark Epstein, M.D. presented the 2015 Ikuo Yamaguchi Memorial Seminar at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration on March 9, 2015. If there is one thing Buddhism and psychoanalysis can agree upon, it is this: Trauma does not just happen to a few unlucky people, it happens to everyone. Many in Western psychology teach that if we understand the cause of trauma, we might move past it, while those drawn to Eastern practices often see meditation as a means of rising above, or distancing themselves from, their most difficult emotions. Both of these tendencies fail to recognize that trauma is an indivisible part of life. Fortunately, dissenting voices occur in both camps. Resisting trauma is pointless, these voices council, and only makes it worse. Today’s presentation brings this perspective forward. Ranging from the contributions of analysts like D.W. Winnicott, Philip Bromberg and Robert Stolorow to the undercurrent of loss in the Buddha’s own biography—today’s discussion holds that not only do the ‘Little T’ traumas of early life condition how we respond to the ‘Big T’ traumas all around us but that we can use the traumas of daily life to open our minds and hearts.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The 2014 Rhoda G. Sarnat Lecture, “Neuroscience, Therapeutic Action, and Clinical Pragmatism: Experiments in Adapting to Need,” was given on October 24, 2014, at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. The speaker was William Borden, PhD, Senior Lecturer, School of Social Service Administration. In this talk, William Borden reviews recent developments in the science of mind, showing how emerging models of development validate differing conceptions of therapeutic action across the foundational schools of thought in contemporary psychotherapy and strengthen our understanding of facilitating processes in integrative practice. Drawing on the case of an individual diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder, he considers core elements believed to foster neural plasticity and integration over the course of psychotherapy. Borden shows how emerging perspectives in neuroscience reaffirm the basic values and principles of clinical pragmatism, bridging scientific and humanistic domains of concern, and emphasizing the importance of comparative approaches to understanding, the practical outcomes of ideas in a given situation, and the crucial role of collaboration and experiential learning over the course of intervention. For a complete description, visit ssa.uchicago.edu/neuroscience-therapeutic-action-and-clinical-pragmatism.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. SSA faculty and staff discuss the impact that Ricardo Estrada, AM '93 makes on the city of Chicago as the president and CEO of the human services agency Metropolitan Family Services, which serves more than 53,000 people annually in and around Chicago with programs that range from job training to mental health services. Estrada received the Social Impact Award for 2014 from the UChicago School of Social Service Administration during the “A Night for Stars” gala on October 25, 2014.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. SSA faculty and staff discuss the impact that Michael Rodriguez, AM ’07 has had on the Little Village community in Chicago and at Enlace, a human services agency where he is the executive director. Rodriguez received the Elizabeth Butler Award for 2014 from the UChicago School of Social Service Administration during the “A Night for Stars” gala on October 25, 2014.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The UChicago School of Social Service Administration Dean of Students Celia Bergman, master’s students and scholarship recipients JoLynn Cunningham, Leah Eggers, Floyd Stafford, and alumnus Ricardo Estrada, AM ’93 discuss the importance of scholarships, thank donors for their scholarships, and ask future donors to make a gift to the SSA Fund.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. This is the eighth of 15 videos of this conference, which was held on May 13, 2014, at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration (SSA). It was a first-of-its-kind forum for innovative economic strengthening research dedicated to improving health, education, and well-being outcomes of vulnerable children, adolescents, families, and communities in low-resource settings, including children affected by HIV/AIDS and humanitarian disasters. This conference was organized by Fred Ssewamala, Associate Professor in SSA and Director of the Columbia University International Center for Child Health and Asset Development. The chair of Lunch Presentations was Gina M. Samuels, Associate Professor at SSA. The presenter was Olufunmilayo I. Olopade, the Walter L. Palmer Distinguished Service Professor in Medicine and Human Genetics, and Director of the Center for Global Health at the University of Chicago.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. William R. Miller, PhD, the Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico presented the 2014 Ruth Knee Lecture on Spirituality and Social Work at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. Miller wove together two major themes from his research career that illuminate the human potential for personal transformation. The first is motivational interviewing (MI), a collaborative counseling style he developed in the 1980s to help clients with alcohol problems overcome their ambivalence about behavior change. The second theme is quantum change—his study of transformations of the “Ebenezer Scrooge” variety that are sparked by epiphanies or sudden insights. For more information about the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration or to apply to our programs, please visit: www.ssa.uchicago.edu.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Students at the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration conduct fieldwork and attend classes at the same time, experiencing constant interplay between theory and practice while they develop their professional social work identity. This video features Connor Williams, AM '14. His second-year Clinical Practice field placement was at the University of Chicago Medicine/Care2 Prevent Program in Chicago, Illinois.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The heart of learning to become a social worker involves field education. The University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration (SSA) continues to improve an intensive field education model that began taking shape a decade ago. Learn more about SSA excellence in field education and how you can donate at https://ssa.uchicago.edu/excellence-field-education

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The 2012 Pastora San Juan Cafferty Lecture on Race and Ethnicity in American Life featured William Schneider, the Omer L. and Nancy Hirst Professor of Public Policy at George Mason University. It was held on October 18, 2012, at the University of Chicago Gleacher Center in downtown Chicago. Schneider is a foremost authority on politics and public opinion and is regularly featured as a CNN election analyst for “The Situation Room," “Lou Dobbs Tonight,” “American Morning,” and CNN International.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Evelyn Brodkin, associate professor at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration, leads a discussion on the politics, practices, and possibilities of the government's involvement and impact on poverty and inequality.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Rubén G. Rumbaut, professor of sociology, law and society, and Chicano-Latino Studies at UC Irvine, describes how generation, national origin, and the contexts in which young adults who are either foreign born or of foreign parentage are coming of age in America shape the experiences of these newcomers as they become adults.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Ann Marie Lipinski, Vice President for Civic Engagement at the University of Chicago, leads the second Community Summit, which featured roundtable discussions among many community activists and organizers on the South Side of Chicago. The summit was held in the University's School of Social Service Administration, and discussions were conducted on such topics as the Woodlawn Children's Promise Zone, primary and secondary education, city planning, and healthcare.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. School of Social Service Administration Fireside Chat 2010. Dean and Mose & Sylvia Firestone Professor Neil Guterman presented his vision for the School of Social Service Administration and took questions from alumni. Facilitated by Ricardo Estrada, A.M. '93, First Deputy Commissioner City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services. Hosted by The University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration and the SSA Alumni Association on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, 5:30 p.m. ~ 7:30 p.m. at the University Club of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. To be successful, urban schools must attend to the developmental and social needs of children from vulnerable and disadvantaged families. From the unique and successful Community Schools Program and preparing the next generation of school social workers, to scholarship in the areas of practice, policy and research informing school improvement efforts, the School of Social Service Administration has a built a rich tradition of contributing to the improvement of urban education.Framed by an overview of the School's work and accomplishments over its first 100 years, the seminar panels will spotlight exemplary SSA and Chicago area school improvement efforts as well as urban school improvement efforts from across the country. Each discussion will touch on the areas of emerging research, current policy issues, and innovative practice activities. The day will conclude with a look at directions for future research, policy, and practice efforts.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. To be successful, urban schools must attend to the developmental and social needs of children from vulnerable and disadvantaged families. From the unique and successful Community Schools Program and preparing the next generation of school social workers, to scholarship in the areas of practice, policy and research informing school improvement efforts, the School of Social Service Administration has a built a rich tradition of contributing to the improvement of urban education.Framed by an overview of the School's work and accomplishments over its first 100 years, the seminar panels will spotlight exemplary SSA and Chicago area school improvement efforts as well as urban school improvement efforts from across the country. Each discussion will touch on the areas of emerging research, current policy issues, and innovative practice activities. The day will conclude with a look at directions for future research, policy, and practice efforts.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. To be successful, urban schools must attend to the developmental and social needs of children from vulnerable and disadvantaged families. From the unique and successful Community Schools Program and preparing the next generation of school social workers, to scholarship in the areas of practice, policy and research informing school improvement efforts, the School of Social Service Administration has a built a rich tradition of contributing to the improvement of urban education.Framed by an overview of the School's work and accomplishments over its first 100 years, the seminar panels will spotlight exemplary SSA and Chicago area school improvement efforts as well as urban school improvement efforts from across the country. Each discussion will touch on the areas of emerging research, current policy issues, and innovative practice activities. The day will conclude with a look at directions for future research, policy, and practice efforts.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. This conference, hosted by the School of Social Service Administration, brought together population researchers, community leaders, and policymakers to discuss population trends over the past 10 years and their implications for policy in the next 10 years. Bookended by recession, the last decade has seen dramatic shifts in economic prosperity, poverty, and health of the housing sector. Rising immigration, persistent suburbanization of the population, and increased population mobility have substantially altered the composition of our communities.Experts discussed these population trends and their implications for completion of the 2010 Census. Representatives from community-based groups discussed the importance of demographic patterns and the 2010 Census to communities, as well as programmatic efforts to achieve a complete census count in the City of Chicago. InAnn Marie Lipinski addition, a series of policy-related panels featured presentations that highlighted the impact of key population trends on current health, labor market, housing, and human service policy. Other panels familiarized community-based organizations with publicly available Census Bureau data products and discussed data issues relevant to news reporters covering the 2010 Census in Chicago.The goals of this conference are to raise awareness about population shifts affecting both the public and nonprofit sectors, as well as awareness about the 2010 Census. This conference is co-sponsored by: Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, the Harris School of Public Policy, NORC at the University of Chicago, the Population Research Center, and the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. This conference, hosted by the School of Social Service Administration, brought together population researchers, community leaders, and policymakers to discuss population trends over the past 10 years and their implications for policy in the next 10 years. Bookended by recession, the last decade has seen dramatic shifts in economic prosperity, poverty, and health of the housing sector. Rising immigration, persistent suburbanization of the population, and increased population mobility have substantially altered the composition of our communities.Experts discussed these population trends and their implications for completion of the 2010 Census. Representatives from community-based groups discussed the importance of demographic patterns and the 2010 Census to communities, as well as programmatic efforts to achieve a complete census count in the City of Chicago. InAnn Marie Lipinski addition, a series of policy-related panels featured presentations that highlighted the impact of key population trends on current health, labor market, housing, and human service policy. Other panels familiarized community-based organizations with publicly available Census Bureau data products and discussed data issues relevant to news reporters covering the 2010 Census in Chicago.The goals of this conference are to raise awareness about population shifts affecting both the public and nonprofit sectors, as well as awareness about the 2010 Census. This conference is co-sponsored by: Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, the Harris School of Public Policy, NORC at the University of Chicago, the Population Research Center, and the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. This conference, hosted by the School of Social Service Administration, brought together population researchers, community leaders, and policymakers to discuss population trends over the past 10 years and their implications for policy in the next 10 years. Bookended by recession, the last decade has seen dramatic shifts in economic prosperity, poverty, and health of the housing sector. Rising immigration, persistent suburbanization of the population, and increased population mobility have substantially altered the composition of our communities.Experts discussed these population trends and their implications for completion of the 2010 Census. Representatives from community-based groups discussed the importance of demographic patterns and the 2010 Census to communities, as well as programmatic efforts to achieve a complete census count in the City of Chicago. InAnn Marie Lipinski addition, a series of policy-related panels featured presentations that highlighted the impact of key population trends on current health, labor market, housing, and human service policy. Other panels familiarized community-based organizations with publicly available Census Bureau data products and discussed data issues relevant to news reporters covering the 2010 Census in Chicago.The goals of this conference are to raise awareness about population shifts affecting both the public and nonprofit sectors, as well as awareness about the 2010 Census. This conference is co-sponsored by: Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, the Harris School of Public Policy, NORC at the University of Chicago, the Population Research Center, and the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. This conference, hosted by the School of Social Service Administration, brought together population researchers, community leaders, and policymakers to discuss population trends over the past 10 years and their implications for policy in the next 10 years. Bookended by recession, the last decade has seen dramatic shifts in economic prosperity, poverty, and health of the housing sector. Rising immigration, persistent suburbanization of the population, and increased population mobility have substantially altered the composition of our communities.Experts discussed these population trends and their implications for completion of the 2010 Census. Representatives from community-based groups discussed the importance of demographic patterns and the 2010 Census to communities, as well as programmatic efforts to achieve a complete census count in the City of Chicago. InAnn Marie Lipinski addition, a series of policy-related panels featured presentations that highlighted the impact of key population trends on current health, labor market, housing, and human service policy. Other panels familiarized community-based organizations with publicly available Census Bureau data products and discussed data issues relevant to news reporters covering the 2010 Census in Chicago.The goals of this conference are to raise awareness about population shifts affecting both the public and nonprofit sectors, as well as awareness about the 2010 Census. This conference is co-sponsored by: Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, the Harris School of Public Policy, NORC at the University of Chicago, the Population Research Center, and the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. This conference, hosted by the School of Social Service Administration, brought together population researchers, community leaders, and policymakers to discuss population trends over the past 10 years and their implications for policy in the next 10 years. Bookended by recession, the last decade has seen dramatic shifts in economic prosperity, poverty, and health of the housing sector. Rising immigration, persistent suburbanization of the population, and increased population mobility have substantially altered the composition of our communities.Experts discussed these population trends and their implications for completion of the 2010 Census. Representatives from community-based groups discussed the importance of demographic patterns and the 2010 Census to communities, as well as programmatic efforts to achieve a complete census count in the City of Chicago. InAnn Marie Lipinski addition, a series of policy-related panels featured presentations that highlighted the impact of key population trends on current health, labor market, housing, and human service policy. Other panels familiarized community-based organizations with publicly available Census Bureau data products and discussed data issues relevant to news reporters covering the 2010 Census in Chicago.The goals of this conference are to raise awareness about population shifts affecting both the public and nonprofit sectors, as well as awareness about the 2010 Census. This conference is co-sponsored by: Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, the Harris School of Public Policy, NORC at the University of Chicago, the Population Research Center, and the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. At the turn of the last century, Edith Abbott and the Great Ladies of Halsted Street conducted research on job conditions in the major industrial sectors of the time. Their careful empirical analysis of the employment circumstances of low-wage workers many of whom were low-income mothers provided a foundation for employer reforms and legislation governing child labor, work hours, and wages. Today's economic climate attests to the need for social work scholars, practitioners, and policy makers to continue to work at the intersection of employment, public policy, and social work, with the same goal of improving employment conditions and adopting effective legislation to protect vulnerable workers.This symposium brings together many of the nation's top social work and social policy scholars and practitioners to discuss the implications of the changing labor market on low-income working families. Beginning with an historical introduction to social work's role in the employment field, this symposium will highlight the richness of its enduring contributions to knowledge about macroeconomic labor market trends, employer strategies and practices, and job conditions at the front-lines of today's firms. The symposium is designed to engage participants in a discussion of the relative merits of different avenues for improving low-wage jobs and public policies intended to support vulnerable workers and their families.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. At the turn of the last century, Edith Abbott and the Great Ladies of Halsted Street conducted research on job conditions in the major industrial sectors of the time. Their careful empirical analysis of the employment circumstances of low-wage workers many of whom were low-income mothers provided a foundation for employer reforms and legislation governing child labor, work hours, and wages. Today's economic climate attests to the need for social work scholars, practitioners, and policy makers to continue to work at the intersection of employment, public policy, and social work, with the same goal of improving employment conditions and adopting effective legislation to protect vulnerable workers.This symposium brings together many of the nation's top social work and social policy scholars and practitioners to discuss the implications of the changing labor market on low-income working families. Beginning with an historical introduction to social work's role in the employment field, this symposium will highlight the richness of its enduring contributions to knowledge about macroeconomic labor market trends, employer strategies and practices, and job conditions at the front-lines of today's firms. The symposium is designed to engage participants in a discussion of the relative merits of different avenues for improving low-wage jobs and public policies intended to support vulnerable workers and their families.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. At the turn of the last century, Edith Abbott and the Great Ladies of Halsted Street conducted research on job conditions in the major industrial sectors of the time. Their careful empirical analysis of the employment circumstances of low-wage workers many of whom were low-income mothers provided a foundation for employer reforms and legislation governing child labor, work hours, and wages. Today's economic climate attests to the need for social work scholars, practitioners, and policy makers to continue to work at the intersection of employment, public policy, and social work, with the same goal of improving employment conditions and adopting effective legislation to protect vulnerable workers.This symposium brings together many of the nation's top social work and social policy scholars and practitioners to discuss the implications of the changing labor market on low-income working families. Beginning with an historical introduction to social work's role in the employment field, this symposium will highlight the richness of its enduring contributions to knowledge about macroeconomic labor market trends, employer strategies and practices, and job conditions at the front-lines of today's firms. The symposium is designed to engage participants in a discussion of the relative merits of different avenues for improving low-wage jobs and public policies intended to support vulnerable workers and their families.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. At the turn of the last century, Edith Abbott and the Great Ladies of Halsted Street conducted research on job conditions in the major industrial sectors of the time. Their careful empirical analysis of the employment circumstances of low-wage workers many of whom were low-income mothers provided a foundation for employer reforms and legislation governing child labor, work hours, and wages. Today's economic climate attests to the need for social work scholars, practitioners, and policy makers to continue to work at the intersection of employment, public policy, and social work, with the same goal of improving employment conditions and adopting effective legislation to protect vulnerable workers.This symposium brings together many of the nation's top social work and social policy scholars and practitioners to discuss the implications of the changing labor market on low-income working families. Beginning with an historical introduction to social work's role in the employment field, this symposium will highlight the richness of its enduring contributions to knowledge about macroeconomic labor market trends, employer strategies and practices, and job conditions at the front-lines of today's firms. The symposium is designed to engage participants in a discussion of the relative merits of different avenues for improving low-wage jobs and public policies intended to support vulnerable workers and their families.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. At the turn of the last century, Edith Abbott and the Great Ladies of Halsted Street conducted research on job conditions in the major industrial sectors of the time. Their careful empirical analysis of the employment circumstances of low-wage workers many of whom were low-income mothers provided a foundation for employer reforms and legislation governing child labor, work hours, and wages. Today's economic climate attests to the need for social work scholars, practitioners, and policy makers to continue to work at the intersection of employment, public policy, and social work, with the same goal of improving employment conditions and adopting effective legislation to protect vulnerable workers.This symposium brings together many of the nation's top social work and social policy scholars and practitioners to discuss the implications of the changing labor market on low-income working families. Beginning with an historical introduction to social work's role in the employment field, this symposium will highlight the richness of its enduring contributions to knowledge about macroeconomic labor market trends, employer strategies and practices, and job conditions at the front-lines of today's firms. The symposium is designed to engage participants in a discussion of the relative merits of different avenues for improving low-wage jobs and public policies intended to support vulnerable workers and their families.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The prevalence of managed care and short-term therapies has created new needs and challenges for social work practitioners in the 21st century. Long at the forefront of shaping social work education and practice, the Faculty and Field Staff of the School of Social Service Administration recently have implemented an innovative field model where practitioners and faculty partner to address some of the related issues arising in contemporary social work education.Highlighting SSA's heritage as leader in social work education, this half-day session will honor long established as well as innovative approaches to teaching practice competencies in the classroom and in the field. In addition, special emphasis will be placed on computer-based technologies which provide unique opportunities for field instructors to partner with faculty to engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research.This program is sponsored in part by the Ikuo Yamaguchi Memorial Lecture Fund. The annual Ikuo Yamaguchi Lecture supports a clinical seminar at SSA honoring Ikuo Yamaguchi, AM'60. Mr. Yamaguchi demonstrated his commitment to professionalism in clinical practice throughout a distinguished 30-year tenure with the Salvation Army, where he rose to the position of Executive Director of the Family Service Division.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. William Schulz…has done more than anyone in the American human rights movement to make human rights issues known in the United States -- The New York Review of Books, June, 2002.From refugee camps of Darfur, Sudan, to the poorest villages in India; from the prison cells of Monrovia, Liberia, to the business suites of Hong Kong to Louisiana's death row, Dr. William F. Schulz has traveled the globe in pursuit of a world free from human rights violations. In the United States, Dr. Schulz is a foremost voice for human rights speaking on campuses, in boardrooms and to civic organizations.A frequent guest on television programs such as Good Morning, America, The Today Show, Hardball and Nightline, Dr. Schulz will be speaking about his latest book, The Future of Human Rights: US Policy for a New Era (2008, University of Pennsylvania Press). He is also the author of In Our Own Best Interest: How Defending Human Rights Benefits Us All (2001, Beacon Press) and Tainted Legacy: 9/11 and the Ruin of Human Rights (2003, Nation Books); and the contributing editor of The Phenomenon of Torture: Readings and Commentary (2007, University of Pennsylvania Press).A recipient of the Public Service Citation from the University of Chicago Alumni Association and the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Oberlin College Alumni Association, Dr. Schulz is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Oberlin College, holds a master's degree in philosophy from the University of Chicago and the Doctor of Ministry degree from Meadville/Lombard Theological School (at the University of Chicago).

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Scott W. Allard, Associate Professor in the School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago and author of the book, Out of Reach: Place, Poverty, and the New American Welfare State discusses the impact of the current economic crisis on agencies serving the poor.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The SSA Centennial marks 100 years of field-shaping research and service. Join human service pioneers, philanthropists, social service leaders, and distinguished SSA alumni and friends in a celebration of our rich past and a renewal of our commitment to enriching the discipline and illuminating solutions for society. We will relive moments that advanced social justice and equality through Scholarship and Service in a Changing World, a presentation highlighting the people, achievements, and impact made possible by the mission of the School of Social Service Administration.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. The SSA Centennial marks 100 years of field-shaping research and service. Join human service pioneers, philanthropists, social service leaders, and distinguished SSA alumni and friends in a celebration of our rich past and a renewal of our commitment to enriching the discipline and illuminating solutions for society. We will relive moments that advanced social justice and equality through Scholarship and Service in a Changing World, a presentation highlighting the people, achievements, and impact made possible by the mission of the School of Social Service Administration.