A history of generosity in service
Imbued in the mission, 学者, and extracurricular programs on the Walla Walla University campus is an emphasis on service. The Social Work 程序, which seeks to uplift humanity by helping to ameliorate the social ills and problems of individuals, 家庭, communities and organizations, finds itself enthusiastic and like-minded with the University’s focus.
The mission of the Wilma Hepker School of Social Work and 社会学 is to train competent and ethical professionals who serve their communities, pursue social justice, 重视所有人, and embody integrity.
1975
Department of Social Work and 社会学 is created
2020
WWU begins offering a DSW program on the College Place campus
1987
WWU begins offering a MSW program on the College Place campus
1997
The MSW program expands to a campus in Missoula, 蒙大拿 and in 2000 another campus was opened in Billings, 蒙大拿
Community Service Award
The Community Service Award is given annually to a faculty member who exemplifies generosity of service to the Walla Walla community. Wilma Hepker was the first WWU recipient of the Community Service Award. Following in this tradition of service, six additional faculty members have received the award including:
Pam水芹
苏珊史密斯
Darold大
珍妮特Ockerman
艾米丽Tillotson
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