School of Social Work Banner School of Social Work Homepage UNC Homepage Comments to SSW Web Committee

Social Work Professor Elected National Council President

Kim Strom-Gottfried Gary Bowen, Ph.D., Kenan distinguished professor in the UNC School of Social Work, has been elected president of the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). He will serve as president-elect until 2009. His term as president will begin in November 2009.

Founded in 1938, NCFR provides an educational forum for family researchers, educators, and practitioners to share in the development and dissemination of knowledge about families and family relationships, establishes professional standards, and works to promote family well-being.

Bowen received the NCFR Student Award in 1981 in recognition of demonstrated excellence as a student with high potential as a future contributor to the field of family-related studies.

 

horizon line

Academic Programs | Admissions | Alumni & Development | Continuing Education & Certification
Faculty & Staff | Jordan Institute for Families | Overview | Research & Public Service | Student Resources
Tate - Turner - Kuralt Building
301 Pittsboro Street CB #3550 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3550
Phone: (919)-962-1225 Fax: (919)-962-0890
Last revised: April 3, 2007