Georgian Court University’s Lakewood campus will continue to operate virtually throughout the day on Tuesday January 27, 2026. All university offices, including the library, will also operate virtually.

Classes will continue online to the extent possible. Students should consult Blackboard Learn for specific course information. For in-person classes not held on the Lakewood campus, GCU classes will follow the closure or cancellation decisions of the host location.

Nursing faculty please contact Dean Wurmser in reference to clinical attendance.

Raymond Hall Dining Room will be open from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Café will be closed.

The Wellness Center will operate under normal hours.

Renee Space

Dr. Renee Space, LSW

Lecturer – Social Work
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School:

Hackensack Meridian School of Nursing and Wellness

Department:

Social Work

Office Location:

Office Hours:

Monday 11 AM – 2 PM on Cumberland Campus Wednesday (Zoom by appointment) 10 AM – 3 PM

Educational Background

  • Doctorate in Social Work (DSW), Capella University
  • Masters in Social Work (MSW), Temple University
  • Bachelor of Science in Corrections, York College of Pennsylvania

Certifications 

  • Synchronous & Asynchronous Online Teaching, Temple University, PA 
  • Palliative & End of Life Care, Smith College, MA 
  • Family Therapy, Philadelphia Child Guidance Center, PA   
  • Administration of Case Management Services, Temple University, PA 

Professional Experience

Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ 
  • BSW Program Director, Advisor, & Lecturer – Cumberland County (2021- Present) 
  • BSW Field Coordinator, Advisor, & Lecturer – Cumberland County (2021) 
Adjunct Faculty (10 years)
  • Salem Community College
  • Bloomsburg University
  • Rutgers University
  • Temple University
  • Stockton University (3 years Visiting status)
Leadership and Direct Service Work
  • 10 years with Youth and Families
  • 10 years with Housing Insecure, Severe Mentally Ill, and Addicted populations
  • 20+ years in the Healthcare field.

Research / Creativity Interest Area

Research
  • “Instilling LGBT Cultural Humility in Geriatric Home Care Services: An Appreciative Inquiry.” (2018)
Research Interests
  • Social Work in Health Care
  • LGBTQ Older Adults
  • Geriatric Health Services
  • Self-Care of Caregivers
Specialty Engagements
  • Gerontology Curriculum Workgroup
  • CSWE & AGESW work group to develop specialized practice curricular guide for Gero social work practice. 2015 EPAS Curricular Guide Resource Series (2017) http://www.cswe.org/CSWE/media/GeroEdResources/Gero_Guide_WEB_final_NewSite.pdf   
  • Called to testify before the Florida State Senate and House Subcommittees on Health and Families Services in support of Senate Bill 1622 and House Bill 1633; on providing quality Hospice services regardless of tax status (April 2005). 

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