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New Leadership for the BSSW and MSW Programs

Faculty Excellence Ronald Pitner August 21, 2025

The Department of Social Work is pleased to announce new leadership for our academic programs. Quachetta Jones has been named Director of the BSSW Program, and Donny Gerke has been named Director of the MSW Program. Both are passionate about student success and bring a wealth of experience and vision that will help guide our programs into an exciting chapter.

 Quachetta JonesQuachetta Jones    Donald GerkeDonald Gerke

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