Faculty Member Emphasizes a Passion for Macro Social Work
Thursday, February 24, 2022
Dr. Shalay Jackson joined the FSU College of Social Work faculty in 2018, coming back to Florida State where her interest in social work began. Dr. Jackson recalls, “I was challenged, supported and inspired by a compassionate community of faculty, staff, students and alumni” while receiving her BSW (2006) at Florida State and later honing her skills while earning an MSW from the University of Michigan.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends
Doctoral Graduate to Join University of Wyoming Faculty
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Margaret M. Holland, a recent graduate of the Doctoral Program in the College of Social Work, joined the faculty of the University of Wyoming as an assistant professor in the College of Health Sciences Division of Social Work starting fall 2022.
“I am very excited to be joining the faculty in the Division of Social Work this fall,” expressed Margaret. “The University of Wyoming is doing a lot of great things, and I am really looking forward to contributing to the work they are doing.”
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, Doctoral Program, CSW General
Doctoral Candidate to Join University of Houston Faculty
Monday, February 21, 2022
Jessica Bagneris is a doctoral candidate in the College of Social Work’s Doctoral Program and will join the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work faculty as a tenure-track faculty.
“I am so excited to begin my new position! I feel connected with the work, interests and values of my future colleagues,” expressed Jessica. “I am excited to build a connection with a larger community of the university and the City of Houston. It truly is a good fit for me.”
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General
Social Work Professor Appointed to Child Welfare Professorship
Thursday, February 17, 2022
The FSU College of Social Work has appointed Professor Melissa Radey to the Agnes Flaherty Stoops Professorship in Child Welfare. Radey is the second social work professor to hold this honor. Recently retired professor Karen Randolph held this honor for the last thirteen years.
Posted Under: Faculty & Research
FSU Student and Center Create Children’s Book to Enhance Social-Emotional Learning
Saturday, February 05, 2022
Online MSW student Lara Klopp began working with the Center for the Study and Promotion for Communities, Families and Children at the FSU College of Social Work in 2021 to complete her social work field internship. One of her key assignments included working with pre-Kindergarten (pre-K) students in Brevard County, Florida, utilizing the center’s Rebound and Recovery program, a socio-emotional learning program piloted with pre-K through third-grade children.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CFC Center News, CSW General
MSW Student Awarded Council on Social Work Education Minority Fellowship
Friday, February 04, 2022
An active student member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Robin Dunn Bryant often noticed a number of opportunities for social work students on NASW message boards, but a post about fellowships through the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) caught her eye and interest.
Posted Under: CSW General
Faculty Highlight: Carol Edwards, Committed to Students and Social Justice
Friday, January 28, 2022
Helping others was instilled in College of Social Work faculty member Carol Campbell Edwards from an early age. Her mother was a career social worker and her father was a well-respective teacher. Building on this family legacy of service, Edwards earned her Bachelor of Social Work degree (1984) and Master of Social Work degree (1985) from Florida State University while sharing her energy and school spirit as an FSU cheerleader.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General, Faculty & Research
FSU Professor Receives Prestigious Award for Contributions to Criminal Justice Policy Reform
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Carrie Pettus, associate professor, executive director and founder of Florida State University’s Institute for Justice Research and Development (IJRD), received the 2022 Social Policy Researcher Award from the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) for her no
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
Craig Stanley Named Interim Dean of FSU College of Social Work
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Dr. Craig Stanley, the associate dean for academic affairs and teaching professor for the Florida State University College of Social Work has been appointed as the college’s interim dean.
He stepped into the role in January 2022 after former dean Jim Clark was appointed as FSU’s new provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. Dr. Stanley will lead the college while it begins a nationwide dean’s search.
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
Social Work Dean Jim Clark named Provost of Florida State University
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Florida State University President Richard McCullough announced Monday, December 13th the appointment of Professor and Dean of the College of Social Work James J. Clark as the university’s next provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs.
Clark has served as professor and dean of FSU’s College of Social Work since July 2015. He starts as provost Jan. 3.