Graduate Appointed to Florida Commission on Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
On August 20, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed six state experts to the Florida Commission on Mental Health and Substance Abuse. The commission was established in 1999 by the Florida Legislature as a way to review, evaluate and make recommendations for change to the state systems addressing mental health and substance use,
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General
2021-2022 Student Leaders at the College of Social Work
Friday, September 10, 2021
As Florida State University welcomed back students to campus in August, student organizations and their new leaders are faced with the fun challenge of reconnecting with their peers in person.
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FSU Symposium to Explore Substance Use Disorder Curriculum and Community Behavioral Health in Florida
Friday, September 10, 2021
A group of Florida State University researchers is bringing together experts from around the country for a one-day symposium focused on substance use disorder.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CFC Center News, CSW General, Faculty & Research
Student Receives Mantra Health 2021 Scholarship for Students of Color
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Social work student Merari Flores Saldana was awarded the 2021 Scholarship for Students of Color Pursuing Degrees in Mental Health by Mantra Health, a digital mental health clinic that partners with institutes of higher education. In her second year at Florida State University, Merari will graduate with her Master of Social Work with a clinical focus in spring 2022.
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CFC Center: At A Glance, August 21
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The Center for the Study and Promotion of Communities, Families and Children (CFC Center) has continued to develop current partnerships and initiatives, including the Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Program in the Big Bend region and the Florida Higher Education Substance Use Disorder Consortium.
Posted Under: CFC Center News, CSW General
A Welcome Message from President McCullough
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
This message to all students, faculty and staff has been approved by President Richard McCullough.
Dear Members of the Florida State University Community,
As we begin the fall semester, I want to welcome our new students, faculty and staff to Florida State University, and welcome back all of those who are returning to campus.
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FSU Institute for Justice Research and Development Trains Researchers and Practitioners Nationwide to Advance Data-Driven Criminal Justice Reform
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Twenty-one practitioners and researchers across 15 states met for a weeklong workshop to explore effective approaches to criminal justice research and data-driven reform.
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
College of Social Work Welcome Week: August 22-26, 2021
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
The FSU College of Social Work is pleased to welcome our social work students back to campus with a series of events from Sunday, August 22nd through Thursday, August 26th.
Posted Under: CSW General
Faculty Member to Implement Quality Standards Assessment for Texas Youth Residential Treatment Centers
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Dr. Shamra Boel-Studt, an associate professor at the Florida State University College of Social Work (FSU CSW) and Dr.
Posted Under: Faculty & Research
FSU Launches New Professional Certification on Student Wellbeing, Trauma and Resilience
Monday, August 02, 2021
Florida State University, a leader in professional development on trauma and resilience, launched a new online curriculum to help higher education professionals develop the tools to help promote campus wellness and better serve students.