Sculptures, turtles, documentaries and more: 2021 Maple and Hickory Scholars
This summer, 15 students participated in the Maple Scholars and Hickory Scholars, Goshen College’s eight-week, hands-on interdisciplinary summer research programs.
Social Policy and Advocacy Minor
About
No one wants to live in a world of injustice, but it takes a special person to learn the practical skills necessary to do something about it. As a social policy and advocacy minor, you could work as a policy advocate, human services worker or administrator of a not-for-profit agency. Soon, you could be making a positive difference in areas like health care, criminal justice, education or labor.
Your courses will be interdisciplinary and experiential, focused on methods of social work, psychology, sociology and political science. You’ll also take peace, justice and conflict studies (PJCS) courses such as Mediation and Conflict-Healthy Groups to learn how to mediate disagreements and negotiate conflict effectively. Additionally, you’ll get hands-on experience interning at an agency of your choice.
A social policy and advocacy minor at Goshen College will prepare you with the skills to care for people in a way that both nourishes relationships and makes a positive impact on the lives of others!
News & Events
Dona Park ’17 one of first Mennonite Church USA #BringThePeace honorees
Mennonite Church USA (MC USA) has named Dona Park '17 as the first recipients of its #BringThePeace award. The award recognizes the work of denominational peacemakers and is sponsored by MC USA’s Church Peace Tax Fund.
Librarians co-host ‘Just Plain Wrong’ podcast
Current and former GC librarians Erin Milanese, Abby Nafziger and Tillie Yoder co-host the “Just Plain Wrong” podcast, reviewing depictions of Amish, Mennonites and other Plain groups in fictional works such as Amish romance novels and historical films.
Students & Alumni
Professor of Social Work
Jeanne Liechty
Jeanne Liechty discovered social work as a major and profession while serving a year of voluntary service in San Antonio, Texas. Today she is a professor of social work and department chair.
Jeanne's story
History Major
Ron Kraybill '76
Ron Kraybill graduated from GC in 1976. Today, he is a peace and development adviser for the United Nations. He has been negotiating peaceful elections in Lesotho since 2009.
Ron's story
Bible and Religion
Philip Thomas ’87
With more than 25 years of experience in conflict prevention, transformation and peacebuilding, Philip Thomas ’87 has dedicated his life to helping facilitate peace and reconciliation.
Philip's story
Ph.D. in Latin American history
Jason B. Kauffman ’05
Jason has a Ph.D. in Latin American history and environmental history from the University of North Carolina, where he studied the social and environmental history of the Pantanal.
Jason's story
Music and Sociology Double Major
Stefan Baumgartner '15
Stefan Baumgartner, a music and sociology double major from Goshen, believes in social justice. Before graduating in 2015, he found that GC also shares his drive for open conversation.
Stefan's story
Sociology Major
Lizzy Diaz '13
Lizzy Diaz '13 came to Goshen College to become a nurse, but changed her major to sociology to study the complexities of human societies. While a student, she was an athlete and traveled to Egypt for SST.
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Faculty & Staff
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Jessica Lala
Assistant Professor of Social Work
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(574) 535-7409
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Administration Building 26F (Map)
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Jerrell Richer
Professor of Economics
Carl Kreider Chair
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(574) 535-7454
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Newcomer Center 05 (Map)
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Joe Liechty
Professor of PJCS
Director of Peace
Justice & Conflict Studies
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(574) 535-7802
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Wyse Hall 302 (Map)
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Brianne Brenneman
Assistant Professor of Public Health
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(574) 535-7372
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Wyse Hall 204 (Map)