Mission Statement
The Jane Addams College of Social Work carries the mission of Jane Addams and the Hull House movement forward, adapting it to the realities of today’s urban settings. The college’s mission is to educate professional social workers, develop knowledge, and provide leadership in the development and implementation of policies and services on behalf of the poor, the oppressed, racial and ethnic minorities, and other at-risk urban populations. In doing this, the college values and respects the full range of human diversity.
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