Study Explores the Power of Hope Following Hurricanes Maria and Michael
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
As Hurricane Ian devastated Florida last month, many Floridians were reminded of similar damage caused by Hurricanes Maria (2017) and Hurricane Michael (2018). A study by Florida State faculty members Dr. Amy L. Ai and Dr. Arthur A.
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
Celebrating 2022 Social Work Scholarship and Distinguished Award Winners
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
The College of Social Work at Florida State University hosted its 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award and Student Scholarship dinner Thursday, October 13, 2022. The event honored five distinguished social work graduates and 2021-2022 student scholars.
More than $168K in scholarships were given in 2021-2022 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.
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Doctoral Graduate Joins University of Kentucky Faculty
Monday, October 17, 2022
Dr. Taylor Dowdy-Hazlett, a recent FSU College of Social Work graduate joins the faculty of the University of Kentucky College of Social Work as an assistant professor.
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Study Explores Impact of Violence on Health-Related Quality of Life for Virally Suppressed Patients
Friday, October 14, 2022
A recent study from Florida State University examined how the cumulative experience of violence can impact virally stable people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
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Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Tallahassee’s Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (DVCC) along with community partners is organizing events in the Tallahassee surrounding the issue.
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FSU Pilot Project Addresses Reducing Chronic Disease Among Rural Adults
Thursday, October 06, 2022
An UF-FSU Translational Health Research Seed Grant was recently awarded to an interdisciplinary team of Florida State University faculty for a study to address chronic disease in rural populations. The pilot study will test the feasibility and acceptability of a chronic disease risk reduction program among rural adult participants.
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Director Position Open with the Florida Institute for Child Welfare
Thursday, September 22, 2022
The Florida Institute for Child Welfare at the Florida State University College of Social Work invites applications for a Director (research faculty) position. The Institute is seeking candidates with a strong knowledge of child welfare system, preferably Florida’s system and its complexities, and unique and varying needs across the state.
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CANCELED: FSU Homecoming Events at the College of Social Work
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
UPDATE September 26, 2022:
Due to Hurricane Ian, the FSU Alumni Association has postponed this week's Homecoming events Thursday, September 29 through Sunday, October, 2, including Friday's parade.
All College of Social Work events related to Homecoming will be canceled.
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Welcome New Faculty Member Kristy Anderson
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
As a young adult, Dr. Kristy Anderson worked as a direct support provider for persons with disabilities. Her experiences brought to her attention how often services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities were inadequate and underfunded. She also noticed frequent disparities in quality of life, particularly for those in rural communities and for those socioeconomically disadvantaged.
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Teaching Faculty Position Open with the College of Social Work
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
We invite applications for a campus-based 9-month, full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position with opportunities for promotion and multi-year contracts. Primary responsibilities are: (a) teaching in the BSW and MSW Programs and (b) participation in committee work or other service to the College. The teaching load is four courses each in the Fall and Spring semesters. Candidates with a strong interest in teaching, are encouraged to apply.