Herman D. Stein
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Herman D. Stein, DSW
(August 13, 1917 – October 2, 2009) was Dean of the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
and University Professor Emeritus at Case Western Reserve University
in Cleveland, OH. A pioneer of social work
profession, he excelled as an educator, scholar, internationalist, university administrator, and leader in a variety of professional associations in his long career, spanning more than sixty years. He was twice a Fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences
at Stanford University
.
for fourteen years. He later was a professor at Smith College School of Social Work, Harvard School of Public Health
, and the University of Hawaii
. He lectured at several other universities in the United States
and across the world.
In his career, Stein served as a Senior Advisor to the Executive Director of UNICEF for more than 20 years, where he shaped and built the organization. He was instrumental in expanding the operations of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
(AJJDC) beyond Europe
and served in several capacities with the organization. His commitment to AJJDC lasted for more than 60 years until the day of his death.
Moving to Cleveland to become the dean of the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
at Case Western University, Stein served during the turbulent years of the 1960s and continued teaching as a full professor.
Stein published extensively in social work literature. He was the author of several books and more than a hundred journal articles mainly in the fields of social work practice, social administration, international social work, and social work education. In professional organizations, Stein served as the President of the International Association of Schools of Social Work
from 1968 to 1976 and the President of the Council on Social Work Education
(CSWE) from 1968 to 1976.
Doctor of Social Work
The Doctor of Social Work or PhD in Social Work or PhD in Social Policy and Social Work is a higher academic degree for social workers who wish to further their careers. The PhD candidate gains experience at doctoral level in education, training in advanced practice, teaching, supervision, research...
(August 13, 1917 – October 2, 2009) was Dean of the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences is a nationally and internationally recognized school of social work, one of the six professional schools within the Case Western Reserve University system, located among many educational and cultural institutions in the University Circle in Cleveland, OH...
and University Professor Emeritus at Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University is a private research university located in Cleveland, Ohio, USA...
in Cleveland, OH. A pioneer of social work
Social work
Social Work is a professional and academic discipline that seeks to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of an individual, group, or community by intervening through research, policy, community organizing, direct practice, and teaching on behalf of those afflicted with poverty or any real or...
profession, he excelled as an educator, scholar, internationalist, university administrator, and leader in a variety of professional associations in his long career, spanning more than sixty years. He was twice a Fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences
Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences
The Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences is an American interdisciplinary research body in Stanford, California focusing on the social sciences and humanities . Fellows are elected in a closed process, to spend a period of residence at the Center, released from other duties...
at Stanford University
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
.
Career
After earning his doctorate at Columbia University, Stein taught at the Columbia University School of Social WorkColumbia University School of Social Work
The Columbia University School of Social Work is a professional program within Columbia University. With an enrollment of over 900, it is one of the largest social work programs in the United States. It is also the nation’s oldest, with roots extending back to 1898, when the New York Charity...
for fourteen years. He later was a professor at Smith College School of Social Work, Harvard School of Public Health
Harvard School of Public Health
The Harvard School of Public Health is one of the professional graduate schools of Harvard University, located in the Longwood Area of the Boston, Massachusetts neighborhood of Mission Hill, which is next to Harvard Medical School. HSPH is considered a significant school focusing on health in the...
, and the University of Hawaii
University of Hawaii
The University of Hawaii System, formally the University of Hawaii and popularly known as UH, is a public, co-educational college and university system that confers associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees through three university campuses, seven community college campuses, an employment...
. He lectured at several other universities in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and across the world.
In his career, Stein served as a Senior Advisor to the Executive Director of UNICEF for more than 20 years, where he shaped and built the organization. He was instrumental in expanding the operations of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee is a worldwide Jewish relief organization headquartered in New York. It was established in 1914 and is active in more than 70 countries....
(AJJDC) beyond Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
and served in several capacities with the organization. His commitment to AJJDC lasted for more than 60 years until the day of his death.
Moving to Cleveland to become the dean of the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences is a nationally and internationally recognized school of social work, one of the six professional schools within the Case Western Reserve University system, located among many educational and cultural institutions in the University Circle in Cleveland, OH...
at Case Western University, Stein served during the turbulent years of the 1960s and continued teaching as a full professor.
Stein published extensively in social work literature. He was the author of several books and more than a hundred journal articles mainly in the fields of social work practice, social administration, international social work, and social work education. In professional organizations, Stein served as the President of the International Association of Schools of Social Work
International Association of Schools of Social Work
The International Association of Schools of Social Work is the international association of schools of social work and other institutions of learning...
from 1968 to 1976 and the President of the Council on Social Work Education
Council on Social Work Education
The Council on Social Work Education is the national association for social work education in the United States of America.The CSWE sets and maintains standards of courses and accreditation of bachelor's degree's and Master's degree programs in social work.The CSWE specifies foundation social work...
(CSWE) from 1968 to 1976.
Honors and legacy
- Stein was awarded the University Medal, the highest honor of the Case Western Reserve University, for his leadership and expert judgment in guiding the University through the turbulent sixties.
External links
- A Profile of Dr. Herman Stein at the Social Work and Society website