Elizabeth Roe, Ph.D.
Director of the Center for Intercultural Studies, Social & Behavioral Sciences
Professor of Social Work
About Elizabeth Roe
Elizabeth Patterson Roe is a professor of social work and directs the Center for Intercultural Studies at Malone. Her practice and research areas include international social work, international development, practice with immigrants and community and organizational development, at home and abroad. Prior to working at Malone, Patterson Roe lived in Romania, supporting Romanian social service leaders in their leadership development. She now lives in the city of Akron and is involved in intentional living through practicing the principles of Christian community development.
Education
- Ph.D., Memorial University
- MSW, Roberts Wesleyan College
- B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene University
AWARDS
- 2021 Distinguished Faculty Award for Service
Classes I Teach
- The College Experience
- Community and Organizational Development
- Field Seminar
- Global Practice
- History of Social Welfare
- Human Behavior and the Social Environment
- Introduction to the Profession and Practice of Social Work
- Professional Issues and Social Work
- Social Welfare Policy
Signature Experiences
- 2020-present, Director, Center for Intercultural Studies, Malone University
- 2019-present, Professor of Social Work, Malone University
- 2021-2023, Faculty Senate Chair, Malone University
- 2019-2020, Chair, Department of Social Work, Malone University
- 2007-2019, Associate Professor of Social Work, Malone University
- 2006-2009, U.S. Liaison, Veritas Romanian Studies Program
- 2001-2006, Coordinator of Social Services, Ventas, Educator, Romanian Studies Program
Recent Scholarly Work & Publications
Roe, Elizabeth Patterson, Jennings, P. & Bushnell, J. (2025). Refugee Empowerment and Faith Communities: A Qualitative Study. In Scales, T.L. & Kelly, M.S. (Eds.), 6th edition. Christianity and social work: Readings on the integration of Christian faith and social work practice Botsford: NACSW.
Roe, Elizabeth Patterson. (2024). How do international practicums prepare practitioners for social work practice? A qualitative study. Social Work Education, 43(1), 156-173
Roe, Elizabeth Patterson (2023). Review of the book Teaching across Cultures: Contextualizing Education for Global Mission. Work & Christianity. 50(1), 91-92.
Roe, Elizabeth Patterson & Bushnell, J. (2020). Refugee Empowerment and Faith Communities: A Qualitative Study. In Scales, T.L. & Kelly, M.S. (Eds.), 6th edition. Christianity and social work: Readings on the integration of Christian faith and social work practice Botsford: NACSW.
Roe, Elizabeth Patterson. (2019). An anti-oppressive model for international practicums. Field Educator. 9(1). pp. 1-27.
Hagues, Rachel. & Roe, Elizabeth Patterson (2018). Introduction to Welcoming the Sojourner. Social Work and Christianity. 45(3). pp. 3-9.
Roe, Elizabeth P. & Bushnell, Jenny. (2018). Refugee Empowerment and Faith Communities: A Qualitative Study. Social Work and Christianity. 45(3). pp. 35-54.
Roe, Elizabeth Patterson. (2016). International Social Work: A Faith Based, Anti-Oppressive Approach, 5th edition. In Scales, T.L. & Kelly, M.S. (Eds.) Christianity and social work: Readings on the integration of Christian faith and social work practice. Botsford: NACSW.