California Social Welfare Archives
Established in 1979, the California Social Welfare Archives maintains one of
the most extensive and complete collections of California social welfare
history. The volunteer-based group collects, preserves and makes available
historically significant information that documents the emergence of social
problems and the development of social welfare answers in California.
Primarily the historical records of health and social welfare organizations,
as well as the personal papers and oral histories of prominent individuals,
these materials serve as original sources for academic and community
researchers and social policy analysts. CSWA conducts its activities under
the auspices of the USC School of Social Work, with its collections housed
in the Department of Special Collections in Doheny Memorial Library.
California Social Work Hall of Distinction
In a unique forum under the auspices of the USC School of Social Work and California Social Welfare Archives, the California Social Work Hall of Distinction was created in 2002 to honor the contributions of the state’s social work leaders and pioneers and preserve their legacies for future generations. Credited with identifying a vision of how things could be better in their communities, these individuals helped shape social welfare with their actions and ability to inspire others. New nominees whose work is deemed of significant and lasting impact are inducted each year at the group’s annual award luncheon.
Center for Asian Pacific Leadership
Launched in 2005, the Center for Asian-Pacific Leadership promotes an understanding of the social, economic and political challenges facing Asia, including economic development, social welfare, public policy, empowerment of women and governance. The center capitalizes on the academic excellence of USC to create inspiring educational opportunities for emerging leaders that are designed to improve cross-cultural communication and nurture mutual cooperation among professionals of different cultures.
Center on Child Welfare
Founded in 1991, the USC Center on Child Welfare provides consultation and training to public service professionals and community advocates who work in the fields of child welfare, mental health, developmental disabilities, education, public health and other community services. The center also administers two public child welfare training contracts from the California Social Work Education Center (CalSWEC) and Inter-University Consortium (IUC), which offer stipends for students interested in public child welfare careers in California.
Center for the Inclusive Workplace
A research-based initiative, the Center for the Inclusive Workplace is dedicated to improving the fit between workers and their places of employment. Born out of the Social Work in the Workplace concentration, the center combines research-based knowledge, field expertise, understanding of corporate structure and an emphasis on human relations to help corporations enhance productivity, implement diversity initiatives and employee assistance programs, as well as coach and retain employees.
Center for Work & Family Life
The Center for Work & Family Life is a service provided for USC faculty, staff and their families to help preserve a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. Services include solution-focused individual, couples or family counseling; departmental consultation to improve management and leadership effectiveness and workgroup dynamics; family and dependent care resources; health and wellness initiatives; and relocation assistance. Services are always free, voluntary and confidential.
Randall Information Center
The Randall Information Center is a digital information and training laboratory, offering academic and technological resources and services for students and faculty. Utilized for independent study, class lectures, training seminars and discussion groups, the multipurpose smart classroom space features 20 computer stations for easy access to the Internet, email and electronic research tools, including library databases and catalogues; a ceiling-mounted video/data projector with connections to a faculty teaching station; a duplex printing station free to social work students and small group breakout rooms. The center is a joint venture with the university library system, enabling seamless access to a wealth of print and electronic resources. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
