Annual Report and Strategic Plan
2001-2002
 Executive Summary

Unit Profile 

A. Executive Summary 

The College remains strong, despite budget cutbacks and loss of experienced faculty. 

Enrollment of MSW students remains high in all three components: part-time, advanced standing, and regular full-time programs. The number of doctoral applicants has increased in response to the program's national reputation and its continuing focus on preparing social work educators. 

We are in our fourth academic year following major curriculum revisions. We have received reports of positive outcomes from both current students and graduates. The faculty continues to review the curriculum content as needed. The research and policy sequences are now being revised and will be offered effective 2003-2004. 

Our recruitment committee is targeting faculty candidates who are strong in research, with good potential for publication and grant procurement. Current faculty members express interest and support for a renewed focus on research. They have a solid record of publications and presentations (encouraged by our rigorous tenure and promotion policy). Development of a mentoring process will further encourage research and scholarship, particularly among junior faculty. 

The College provides extensive service to the community through membership on agency boards, consultation, and provision of pro bono services. If social work intern time is valued at a conservative $10.00 per hour, students through their field placements contribute about $2,380,000 worth of activities every year to agencies throughout the state. 

In the next five years (2003-2008) we will focus on the following objectives: 

• developing and implementing a research infrastructure plan, either with other Health Science units or independently
• participating actively and supporting the research enhancement plan for the Health Sciences
• filling vacancies and maintaining a strong and diverse faculty 
• recruiting a permanent Dean 
• increasing faculty salaries to correspond with the USC university average at each rank 
• continuing to pursue adequate space including faculty offices, classrooms, conference rooms, and space for faculty/student interaction 
• continuing to grow and lead in the areas of technology, and 
• continuing to emphasize international involvement, maintaining a global perspective with added attention to community and rural development. 

B. Mission statement of the unit 

The mission statement of the unit was revised and adopted by the faculty on February 8, 1997. The Planning Committee will be reviewing the Mission Statement and seeking faculty input over the next 9 months for possible revisions. 

The profession of social work seeks to restore, preserve, and enhance the well-being of individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and the larger society. The University of South Carolina College of Social Work seeks to prepare its graduates for effective role performance as social work practitioners (MSW) and social work educators (Ph.D.) and to enhance other graduate or undergraduate students' preparation for responsible citizenship. The College also recognizes its responsibility to contribute to the profession's body of knowledge and to serve the profession and the general public through the provision of educational, consultative, research, and other assistance offered at the local, state, national, and international levels. 

C. Statistical profile for 2001-2002 

            Funding sources: 

1. Unit total budget as of July 2002: $3,185,089 
2. Total extramural funding processed through SPAR in FY 2002: $5,664,810 
3. Gifts and pledges received in FY 2002: $61,631 
       Instructional: 
4. Number of applicants for Fall 2002 admission: MSW = 359, Ph.D. = 22. 
5. Number of admissions for Fall 2002: MSW = 283 , Ph.D. = 6. 
6. MSW (Master's of Social Work), Ph.D. in Social Work, Certificate of Graduate Study in Alcohol and Drug Studies, Certificate of Graduate Study in Gerontology, Certificate of Graduate Study in Women's Studies. Dual degree programs for MSW/MPA, MSW/MPH, and MSW/JD. 
7. Number of students enrolled in Fall 2002: MSW = 473, PhD.=34. 
8. Number of graduates in a. Fall 2001 MSW =1, Ph.D. =1. b. Spring 2002 MSW = 170, Ph.D. = 2. c. Summer 2002 MSW = 7, Ph.D. = 2. 
9. Total credit hours generated: undergraduate = 1017, MSW = 5913, Ph.D. = 162. 
10. Number of faculty by title as of Fall 2002: 
    a. Director of Field Instruction = 1 
    b. Instructors/non tenure track = 2 
    c. Assistant professors = 6 
    d. Associate professors = 7 (1 retired in December 2002) 
    e. Full professors = 8 (3 retired in December 2002) Research and creative accomplishments: 
11. Publications in 2002 (14 current faculty reporting, 1 emeritus): 4 books, 12 book chapters, 19 refereed articles, 15 non-refereed publications 
12. Research paper presentations: 34 
13. Number of performances and exhibitions: N/A 
14. Extramural funding by type: 
    a. For regular faculty: 7 research 
    b. For the Center for Child and Family Studies (CCFS): 13 research, 17 service, 6 training
    Funding amounts: research = $591,285; training = $3,868,014; graduate assistants = $298,473; equipment = $0, service = $906,638; total = $5,664,410 
15. Number of active externally funded research collaborations with MUSC: 1