Spencer Appointed as Dean of the UW School of Social Work
Posted: 3/26/2023 (CSDE Research)
CSDE Affiliate Michael Spencer has just been appointed as Dean of the School of Social Work. Dr. Spencer has been serving as Interim Dean since January 1, 2023. Dr. Spencer is Director of Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Oceania Affairs at the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute at the School of Social Work. Dr. Spencer focuses his research, teaching, and serve on health equity, including physical and mental health, access to services, the role of racism and discrimination, and culturally centered, community-based, participatory research. The CSDE community was lucky to learn from Dr. Spencer during his seminar presentation on the impact of COVID 19 on Native Hawaiian communities.