Groundbreaking Virtual Symposium Connecting Communities, Experts, and Resources to Combat the Opioid Crisis in the Southeast
Saturday, February 03, 2024
The Southeast Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Center (ROTA-RC) housed at FSU’s Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children is delighted to announce a groundbreaking development for our upcoming virtual symposium,
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Black History Month at FSU
Friday, February 02, 2024
February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and honor the achievements, contributions, and history of African, Caribbean, and Black Americans. This year, the College of Social Work is kicking off its annual celebration of Black History Month by sharing information and upcoming events.
The FSU College of Social Work is thrilled to be partnering with Florida State University and Tallahassee communities to celebrate Black History Month with several February events:
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Doctoral Graduate Joins University of West Florida Faculty
Monday, January 29, 2024
Dr. MaKenna Woods, a three-time Florida State University graduate, joined the University of West Florida (UWF) Department of Social Work staff as an assistant professor this spring.
A Floridian since the age of 10, she’s excited to continue making a difference in her home state. “I am looking forward to affecting so much change in my own little corner of the world,” she shared. “I have so many ideas that I couldn’t pursue as a student as dissertation deadlines loomed.”
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Spring 2024: By the Numbers
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Spring 2024 semester started January 8th followed by a campus closure on January 9th due to inclement weather. Despite the weather, our semester is off to a strong start!
The College of Social Work welcomed 24 BSW Students, 11 Advanced Standing Campus MSW students, and 133 Online MSW students. The total current enrollment includes 155 BSW Students, 256 Campus MSW students, 738 Online MSW students, and 19 doctoral students.
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Empowering Communities: The Southeast Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Center's Impactful First Year
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The Southeast Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Center (ROTA-RC) marked a significant milestone by successfully completing the first year of a two-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in September 2023.
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FSU Social Work Faculty and Students Participate at SSWR Conference 2024
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
FSU College of Social Work affiliates participated in the 2024 Society for Social Work and Research Conference on January 10-14, 2024, in Washington, DC. Faculty and doctoral students, along with affiliates from the Florida Institute for Child Welfare, presented at a total of 29 presentations and sessions at the conference.
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Social Work Student Gains Personal and Professional Insight Through Research
Monday, January 22, 2024
Undergraduate student Allison Bloski felt a keen interest in research and contacted the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program at the Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement to find an opportunity.
“The program set me up with a research mentor and guided me through the research process,” she recalled.
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Macro Social Work Student Network FSU Chapter Receives 2023 ACOSA Outstanding Student Group Award
Friday, January 19, 2024
The FSU Chapter of the Macro Social Work Student Network (MSWSN) was awarded the 2023 Outstanding Student Group Award by the Association for Community Organization and Social Action (ACOSA). Dr.
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Graduate Share Her Experiences in the Child Welfare System to Inspire Change
Friday, January 12, 2024
Kenisha Anthony, a first-generation college graduate, had a rough road early in life. Removed from her parent's custody at the age of four due to their struggles with substance use, she spent most of her childhood in foster care. "We were unable to be reunified, and I never returned home," she shared in a VoyageMIA article.
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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: