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Jeanette Harder serves as Professor of Social Work and Program Director for the Masters of Social Work (MSW) program at Goshen College, developed collaboratively with Bluffton University. With decades of experience in higher education administration, she specializes in program building, teaching, and student mentorship within social work education.
Her academic credentials include:
- MSW from University of Texas at Arlington
- PhD in Social Work from University of Texas at Arlington
Her research centers on community-engaged methodologies with strong emphasis on participatory approaches to maternal and child health challenges. She actively contributes to the Building Strong Brains Coalition, a community-based initiative addressing maternal and child health disparities in Elkhart County, Indiana, demonstrating her commitment to translating academic research into practical community solutions through collaborative partnerships.
No scientific awards were documented in the source material.
As Program Director, she oversees curriculum development and administrative operations for the MSW program while maintaining direct student engagement through teaching and mentorship. Her current coalition work represents her primary research engagement, focusing on community-driven health interventions rather than traditional grant-funded academic research.
She participates in the Building Strong Brains Coalition, a multidisciplinary team comprising healthcare providers, community organizations, and academic partners working collectively to improve maternal and child health outcomes in Elkhart County through evidence-based community action.
