The Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work (GADE) Advisory Board consists of leaders in doctoral education in social work, including former doctoral program directors, scholars active in promoting social work doctoral education, leaders in national social work associations, and others passionate about doctoral education in social work.
The purpose of the Board is to gain insight and ideas on pressing issues in doctoral education from thought leaders in the field and to get feedback and direction on organizational initiatives and activities. The Board has no administrative or programmatic authority and is advisory only.