THE INSTITUTE'S MISSION:
In honor of the memory of the great humanitarian, Reverend I. DeQuincey Newman, the Institute seeks to continue his mission of promoting the causes of social justice through interdisciplinary education, consultation and research at the community, state, national, and international levels. The Institute, which is an outgrowth of the I. DeQuincey Newman Chair, was conceived in partnership with the University, the College of Social Work and interested community groups.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE INSTITUTE TO THE COLLEGE:
The Institute is situated in the College of Social Work and directed by the current holder of the I. DeQuincey Newman Chair. The current chair holder, Dr. Sadye Logan, established a strong and consistent track record in scholarship and teaching areas related to the chair. It is believed that the establishment of the Institute in the College will serve as a necessary impetus for not only continuing Dr. Newman's legacy, but also to support and strengthen the College's ongoing commitment to diversity and social change.
INSTITUTE'S PRIORITY AREAS:
To address the myriad of concerns and issues relate to social justice, a core group of faculty members in the College of Social Work are engaged in individual and collective actions within and outside the College in four priority areas directly and indirectly to social justice. These are:
- Culturally relevant ethnographic and program effectiveness research.
- Curriculum development for graduate social work programs; in-service training for practitioners, and dissemination of related written materials.
- Consultation and technical assistance to social agencies, government, business, and industry in matters such as race relations and the enhancement of economic growth through human service development.
- Policy development and reform in areas relevant to the needs of the oppressed and populations-at-risk.
INSTITUTE'S GOALS:
Located within the College of Social Work, the goals of the Institute serve as an extension of the College's commitment to the promotion of linkages with the university community, the broader community and region. Institute goals flow directly from the Institute priority areas. The goals are:
- To cultivate more responsive human service organizations.
- To promote quality services to the elderly, especially those residing in rural areas.
- To promote quality housing for low-income families.
- To promote education for low-income children and families.
- To research, develop, and teach principles of planned peaceful changes.
CONTACT:
Sadye L. Logan, DSW, ACSW
Institute Administrator
I. DeQuincey Newman Institute for Peace and Social Change
College of Social Work
The University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC 29208
phone: (803) 777-0468
