[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 53 (Wednesday, May 3, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E622]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      50TH ANNIVERSARY OF ADELPHI UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 3, 2000

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, social workers are the people 
who translate their education and training into commitment to making a 
difference in all aspects of people's lives. They are everywhere: in 
the courts, healthcare settings, schools, public and private agencies, 
congressional offices and industry, just to name a few. Often the 
public decries social problems that they would like solved; these are 
the people who work on a daily basis with individuals affected by them.
  In order for social workers to maintain their high standard of care, 
they need the knowledge and skills required to assess the biological, 
interpersonal, environmental, cultural, and organizational components 
of people's problems. Adelphi University's School of Social Work has 
spent the past five decades educating and training individuals for 
roles and careers in the social welfare system.
  The School of Social Work first opened its doors in 1949 in response 
to the increased need for social and community services. Over the past 
50 years, it has sent countless professional social workers into the 
world to facilitate social as well as individual change with families, 
groups communities, and individuals. Graduates of Adelphi's School of 
Social Work have become practitioners, executives, administrators, 
faculty members and deans of professional schools.
  By recognizing the increased demand for social work education, 
Adelphi has created numerous programs over the 5 decades to accommodate 
the needs of its students. The list includes part-time study, weekend 
and evening classes. A curriculum continuum from undergraduate to 
graduate education was created in 1969, and a Doctorate of Social 
Welfare program was adopted in 1975.
  The school's staff is widely published, and they continue to provide 
superior professional education to future generations of social 
workers. They have a history of concern for social policy and social 
welfare. This is reflected by the operation of Adelphi's social agency 
by faculty, students, community professionals and volunteers. Current 
programs include the Breast Cancer Support Program and Hotline, the 
Refugee Assistance Program (RAP), and the Long Island Coalition for 
Full Employment.
  In 1949, the School of Social Work admitted 25 students, and in 1951 
graduated 23. It now boasts four campuses with nearly 850 students 
enrolled in Bachelor, Master and Doctoral programs. As the Adelphi 
School of Social Work celebrates its 50th anniversary, I applaud its 
strong commitment to the ongoing enhancement of social work knowledge, 
values, and skills, and its successful preparation of countless 
professionals who continue to meet the needs of an ever-changing 
society.

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