Dean Springer’s Welcome to a New Academic Year
Monday, August 26, 2024
Dean Springer kicked off the new academic year this month with an off-site faculty and staff college retreat, highlighting important milestones and successes in his State of the College address. He showcased his Vision for the College and the promising season ahead for our entire community. “In alignment with our core values,” reflected Dean Springer, “our college has a critical role to play in promoting a civil society through our collective action.”
Posted Under: CSW General
Announcing Poet-in-Residence: Nicholas Mazza
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The FSU College of Social Work is introducing a new role to the college – poet-in-residence. Dean David Springer has assigned this role to Dr. Nicholas Mazza, emeritus dean and professor.
In this voluntary role, Dr. Mazza will facilitate opportunities with the FSU CSW community to benefit from the arts, particularly the written word, to enhance social work education and practice.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General
Alumna Shines as Social Work Leader at Florida A&M University
Friday, August 16, 2024
Katisa Donaldson (MSW 2000, BSW 1999) is in her fifth year as chairperson and director of the MSW Program at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University's (FAMU) Department of Social Work.
"I enjoy being able to help our BSW and MSW students," she shared, "along with supporting FAMU's College of Social Sciences, Art and Humanities (CSSAH) and our local and surrounding communities. But I wouldn't be this successful without the support of my colleagues and Dr. Valencia E. Matthews, dean of CSSAH."
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General
FSU Multidisciplinary Center Welcomes New Leadership During a Time of Growth
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
The FSU Multidisciplinary Evaluation and Consulting Center (MDC), welcomed Dr. Shannon Bennett as the new director and Ms. Alicia Nohle as the new assistant director. The MDC offers diagnostic and consultation services for children with complex medical, educational, emotional, and behavioral problems, as well as support for families, educators, and school personnel.
Posted Under: CSW General
Faculty Member Appointed to Lead National NASW Governance Review Task Force
Thursday, August 01, 2024
Dr. Carol Campbell Edwards, an associate teaching professor and director of the BSW and Professional Development Programs at the College of Social Work, serves as the National Association of Social Workers Board Director for Region VII, serving Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General, Faculty & Research
College of Social Work Institute Announces New Name
Thursday, July 18, 2024
The FSU Institute for Family Violence Studies at the College of Social Work is thrilled to share its new name, the FSU Institute for Trauma and Resilience Studies (ITRS).
“This change more accurately reflects the duality of our research and projects in maltreatment and well-being. The new name is also more closely aligned with our robust and multidisciplinary professional development curricula on FSU Learn,” said ITRS Director Karen Oehme.
Posted Under: CSW General
Faculty Member Awarded Grant to Investigate Economic and Healthcare Impacts of COVID-19 on Adolescents with Autism
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Assistant Professor Dr. Kristy Anderson was recently awarded a $110K+ grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to conduct an Autism Secondary Data Analysis on the economic and healthcare impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families.
Posted Under: Faculty & Research
Social Work Doctoral Student Leads Analysis Evaluating Support for Mothers Aging Out of Foster Care
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
“Early parenthood is associated with risk factors for both the mother and child and involvement in foster care amplifies these challenges,” stated Esaa Mohammad Sabti Samarah, a doctoral candidate at the FSU College of Social Work.
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
Alumna and Daughter Craft a Future to Suppor Neurodiverse Individuals
Monday, June 10, 2024
"I had a vision where I was behind a desk, and my daughter was standing up beside me, and she was about to take my place," Proctor told the Tallahassee Democrat. In 2017, Betty Proctor dreamed of passing something down to her daughter Nijah.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends
MSW Student Seeks to Connect Humans with Nature
Wednesday, June 05, 2024
“My earliest memories are connected to exploring the little patch of nature in my backyard,” recalled Kathleen McIntyre, an MSW student in the Online MSW Program at the FSU College of Social Work.