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      1. Worden School of Social Service

         WHAT'S IN HERE

         • Worden School of Social Service Administrative Offices
         • Classrooms
         • Computer Lab
         • Meeting and Office Spaces              

         Academic Departments

         • Social Work

         Offices

         • Center for Service-Learning and Volunteerism
         • Student Leadership and Development
         • Worden School

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         HISTORY

         The Worden School of Social Service was founded in 1942 as the first school of social work in Texas. It was created at the request of Bishop Robert E. Lucey who recognized the extreme need for social workers at that time. Sister Angelique Ayres, CDP, responded to his request and said, "We can do that. We will meet all requirements and Divine Providence will take care of whatever we need." In 1949, the name was changed to Worden School in honor of donor and university trustee A.H. "Mary" Worden.