Lissa Schwander, Assistant Professor, Social Work
Cross Cultural Engagement (CCE) Coordinator,
Social Work Practicum Coordinator
616-526-6243
lschwand@calvin.edu
Office: Spoelhof Center 235
Weekly Schedule
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Educational Background
- BA Rutgers University
- MSW Rutgers University
- PhD Michigan State University (in progress)
Teaching Interests
Social Welfare Policy Analysis, Social Work Practice with Organizations and Communities, Introduction to Social Work, Diversity and Inequality in North America
Research Interests
Gender and migration, Intersections of race, class and gender, Jamaican immigration and family life
Selected Publications
"Restoring Urban Communities.” Baylor University Center for Public Ethics Christian Reflection: Cities and Towns. Spring 2006.
“Listening to Community Voices: Community–Based Research, a First Step in Partnership and Outreach.” Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement. 8(1). Fall 2002/Winter 2003.
"The Social Impact of New Urbanism: Does It Really Matter?” West Michigan’s Residential Resource for New Construction. February/March 2003, 24-25.
