Background
Werner, Ruth Margaret was born on May 15, 1913 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Henry Charles and Elsa Elizabeth (Nast) Werner.
social work educator civic worker
Werner, Ruth Margaret was born on May 15, 1913 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Henry Charles and Elsa Elizabeth (Nast) Werner.
Bachelor, University of Wisconsin, 1934; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1960.
Social worker, Wisconsin State Department Public Welfare, Madison, 1938-1944; chief case work services, Wisconsin State Department Public Welfare, Madison, 1950-1955; supervisor, Illinois Childrens Home Aid Society, Chicago, 1945-1950; from assistant professor to professor social work, Case Western Reserve U., Cleveland, 1956-1977; associate dean, Case Western Reserve U., Cleveland. Consultant Fells Institute, Philadelphia, 1961-1962, other institutions, workshops, 1949-1963.
Member Santa Barbara (California) Committee on Srs., since 1985. Assembly woman California Senior Legislation, Sacramento. Member National Association Social Workers (certified, Cleveland chapter chairman division social policy 1957-1958, 1st vice chairman 1961-1963, delegate 1962), Child Welfare League (public volunteer relations committee 1967-1970), National Council Social Welfare (vice chairman program committee 1962).