FSU Faculty Member's Book Seeks to Support Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Tuesday, December 05, 2023
This year, Dr. Lisa Schelbe, an associate professor and associate director of Academic Affairs at the FSU College of Social Work, published her book Some Type of Way: Aging Out of Foster Care.
The book seeks to answer several questions to improve outcomes for youth aging out of foster care and the child welfare system, including:
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
Alumnus Honored as NASW Social Work Pioneer
Monday, December 04, 2023
This year, Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor was selected by his peers as a Social Work Pioneer, recognized nationally by the National Association of Social Workers. Social Work Pioneers are chosen for their contributions to exploring new territories and building outposts of human services across the United States of America. Honorees were recognized at an event in October at the Cosmos Club in Washington, DC.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends
College of Social Work Hosts Panel on Child Welfare in Native American Communities
Friday, December 01, 2023
In November, the Florida State University College of Social Work held a virtual event focused on "Child Welfare in Native American Communities." The event marked November as Native American Heritage Month and was a significant opportunity for the College's social work community to familiarize itself with the needs and issues facing a highly marginalized part of the child welfare system.
Posted Under: CSW General
Meet Our 2023 Doctoral Student Cohort
Thursday, November 30, 2023
The College of Social Work is excited to welcome our newest cohort of doctoral students. Each joins Florida State University's academic community with a broad range of experience in social work and an interest in contributing to social work research and scholarship to advance the profession and benefit the many populations it serves.
Schyler Brumm
Originally from Central Florida, Schyler attended Florida State for her bachelor's degree in psychology and dual master's degrees in social work and criminology.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, Doctoral Program, CSW General
Maura’s Voice Marks 5 Years with Symposium and Memorial
Monday, November 27, 2023
November 2, 2023, marked five years since the hate crime shooting at a Tallahassee yoga studio that took the lives of then-FSU student Maura Binkley and FSU College of Medicine professor Dr. Nancy Van Vessem. Four other women were wounded. The victims were targeted for no other reason than being women.
Posted Under: Maura's Voice, CSW General, Faculty & Research
Giving Tuesday: November 28, 2023
Friday, November 17, 2023
Giving Tuesday is almost here! This year, consider giving to the College of Social Work during the season of both thanks and giving.
November 28, 2023, or Giving Tuesday, is a global movement unleashing the power of people to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity. Join the movement and give, whether it is your time, your voice, or a donation.
Posted Under: CSW General
FSU Researchers Shed Light on Corporal Punishment in U.S. Public Schools
Wednesday, November 08, 2023
In a recent report published by The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC), researchers shed light on the state of corporal punishment in U.S. public schools and its relationship to trauma-informed education policies.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, Doctoral Program, CSW General, Faculty & Research
Remembering Faculty Member Patricia Lager
Monday, November 06, 2023
Patricia (Pat) Brazil Lager served as a social work instructor for more than 20 years and was the founder of the International Programs at the College of Social Work at Florida State University. She passed away on October 14, 2023, but left an indelible legacy at the college and FSU that continues to impact social work students and graduates to this day.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General
College of Social Work Celebrates Alumni Award and Scholarship Recipients
Thursday, November 02, 2023
The College of Social Work at Florida State University hosted its 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award and Student Scholarship Awards dinner on Thursday, October 19th. The event honored five distinguished social work graduates and 2022-2023 student scholars.
More than $108K in scholarships were given in 2022-2023 to support undergraduate- and graduate-level social work students with interests in areas including child welfare, social policy, international social work, social work practice and military veterans.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, Doctoral Program, CSW General
Rebound and Recovery Program Partners with Leon County Schools for Pre-K Student Resilience
Thursday, October 26, 2023
In October, the Leon County School Board (LCS) in Leon County, Florida approved a memorandum of understanding with Florida State University committing in-kind resources to support the implementation of the “Rebound & Recovery” program.