Faculty & Research News
Guest seminar addresses the notion of “hate” with social work faculty and students
Friday, September 30, 2016
A group of FSU College of Social Work students and faculty enjoyed a transdisciplinary conversation and seminar on the topic of hate. Dr. Lawrence (Larry) J. Friedman, currently a teacher at Harvard University and an emeritus professor of history and philanthropic studies from Indiana University, led the discussion. Dr.
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Social work faculty and alumni’s article receives Honorable Mention among best 2015 Journal of Social Work Education publications
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Recent doctoral program alumna Dr. Leah Cheatham, along with FSU College of Social Work Professor Neil Abell, and fellow doctoral program alumna Hyejin Kim will be honored at the Council on Social Work Education’s 2016 Annual Program Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. Drs.
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Social Work faculty member appointed to national Council on Field Education
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Katrina Boone, the director of field education for the FSU College of Social Work, has been appointed to a three-year term with the Council on Field Education, a group within the national Council of Social Work Education (CSWE).
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Social Work dean shares expertise in aftermath of Pulse nightclub attack
Monday, July 18, 2016
Jim Clark is no stranger to dealing with high-stress, traumatic events.
Clark, who has served as the dean of Florida State University’s College of Social Work for about a year, lent his expertise in Orlando after the recent terrorist attack at the Pulse nightclub that devastated the LGBTQ community.
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FSU social work dean discusses Orlando shootings
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Counseling is critical in the aftermath of Orlando shootings
James Clark, dean of the College of Social Work at Florida State University, has been in Orlando where the state chapter of the National Association of Social Work is meeting. The setting puts him right in the middle of the aftermath of one of the worst cases of mass shootings in the country.
Beyond the criminal investigation, there is the huge responsibility to address the needs of the families affected by the 49 deaths.
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Study: Police officers show strong willingness to intervene when other officers commit domestic violence
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
While much has been made about the “blue wall of silence” among police officers, a new study found that police officers don’t turn a blind eye when other officers perpetrate domestic violence.
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Criminal Justice: The Challenge of Translational Research
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Dean Jim Clark and Dr. Stephen Tripodi of the Florida State University (FSU) College of Social Work hosted a multidisciplinary conference aimed at showcasing research efforts in the area of mass incarceration and discussing the translational opportunities and challenges of research-practice collaborations in the criminal justice system. Drs. Carrie Pettus-Davis(Washington University in St.
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Dean Jim Clark inducted into University of Kentucky Social Work Hall of Fame
Monday, May 16, 2016
On May 5, 2016 the University of Kentucky College of Social Work (UK CSW) inducted two new members into its Hall of Fame including Florida State University College of Social Work Dean Jim Clark, along with Margaret Hazelette a school social worker and educator known for her advocacy of social work licensure and social justice for all those that social work serves.
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Social work professor awarded Fulbright Distinguished Research Chair
Monday, May 16, 2016
Amy Ai, a professor in the College of Social Work has been granted a Fulbright Distinguished Research Chair for the 2016-2017 academic year.
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FSU social workers among NASW-FL Big Bend award recipients
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Social workers and community members filled the Leon County Services Center on March 31st for the National Association of Social Workers of Florida’s (NASW-FL) Big Bend Unit’s 2016 Social Work Month Celebration and Award Ceremony. The festive celebration marked the closure of March, also Social Work Month, with the presentation of awards. Some very deserving social workers from the Big Bend area received recognition for their service to the field and the community.