The Institute for Families in Society consists of researchers and practitioners from many fields. A department or college in which faculty members also hold an academic appointment is shown in parentheses. All Institute personnel can be reached through the main number, (803) 777-9124. The fax is (803) 777-1120. 

Arlene Bowers Andrews, PhD, LISW,
Director / Professor (Social Work),
803-777-9124, aandrews@gwm.sc.edu

Peg McCartt Hess, PhD,
Associate Director for Research / Research Professor,
803-576-6082, hessmm@gwm.sc.edu

Patricia Stone Motes, PhD,
Associate Director / Research Associate Professor (Neuropsychiatry and Behavior Sciences),
803-777-4698, pmotes@gwm.sc.edu