Don Cooney

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Donald Cooney (Don)
Associate Professor, Associate Director Global Community Empowerment Center
Office: 
(269) 387-3190
Location: 
4404 Health and Human Services Building, Mail Stop 5354
Mailing address: 
College of Health and Human Services
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5354 USA
Education: 
  • Ph.D. Bryn Mawr College
  • M.A., Fordham University
  • M.Div., Mary Immaculate College and Seminary
  • B.A., Mary Immaculate College and Seminary
Bio: 

Dr. Cooney joined the School of Social Work faculty in 1977. He teaches courses on the history of social welfare, community practice, social change, and race and culture. Dr. Cooney is active in many social justice organizations, and serves as a City Commissioner for Kalamazoo. Dr. Cooney has a committed interest in community practice, social justice, and confronting institutional prejudice and inequality.