Two FSU social work students named Florida Gubernational Fellows
Monday, September 28, 2015
MSW students Cristina Batista and Jasmine Haynes will join a select group of students from public and private universities to experience the Florida Gubernational Fellows Program. This program provides a year-long immersive experience for these students in key areas of state government and on-the-job training.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General
Alumna Dr. Annelise Mennicke receives leadership & service award
Monday, September 21, 2015
Dr. Annelise Mennicke, a recent graduate of the doctoral program of the FSU College of Social Work, was awarded the 2015 student award for leadership and service from the Group of the Advancement of Doctoral Education in Social Work (GADE) for her work in sexual violence prevention on FSU’s campus.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, Doctoral Program, CSW General
College of Social Work honors distinguished alumni and student scholarship recipients
Monday, September 21, 2015
The Florida State University College of Social Work celebrated with alumni, donors, faculty, staff, and students at the annual Student Scholarship and Distinguished Alumni Dinner on September 10, 2015, at the FSU Alumni Association. Dean Jim Clark and faculty member Rosalyn Deckerhoff presided over the ceremony, which included words of gratitude and inspiration from MSW student Rachel Mack. A majority of the 57 social work scholarship recipients at the BSW, MSW and Ph.D. level were in attendance to receive recognition.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General, Faculty & Research
Fellowship allows doctoral student to aim for impact on research and policy in child welfare
Thursday, September 03, 2015
This year, doctoral candidate Leah Cheatham received a second year of funding as a part of her Doris Duke Fellowship for the Promotion of Child Well-Being. The fellowship is awarded annually to select doctoral students across the country that are to become the next generation of leaders within the field of child welfare.
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Dr. Jean Munn awarded Fulbright Fellowship to study aging in the Czech Republic
Monday, August 31, 2015
Through the Fulbright Scholar Program and a partnership with Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, Associate Professor Dr.
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research, International Programs
Annelise Mennicke wins GADE Leadership and Service Award
Wednesday, August 05, 2015
Annelise Mennicke is winner of the prestigious 2015 Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education (GADE) Leadership and Service Award! The GADE Student Award for Leadership and Service is given to a social work doctoral student or group of students who, through on-going or time-limited actions, activities or project(s), have shown significant leadership in service to their School, University, or professional or academic associations. Annelise received this award for her contributions to the FSU community on sexual violence preven
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Leah Cheatham awarded Doris Duke Fellowship for the second year
Wednesday, August 05, 2015
Congratulations to Leah Cheatham for being awarded a second year of funding ($30,000) as part of her Doris Duke Fellowship!
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Dr. Jean Munn, Fulbright Fellowship on aging in the Czech Republic
Saturday, August 01, 2015
Through the Fulbright Scholar Program and a partnership with Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic, Associate Professor Dr. Jean Munn will take her research in in gerontological and aging studies to a whole new level during the spring 2016 semester.
Posted Under: International Programs
Alumna Dr. Catherine R. Gayle appointed by CSWE to Commission on Accreditation
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Savannah Native, Dr. Catherine R. Gayle; Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Social Work at Tuskegee University was appointed to serve as a member of the Council on Social Work Education Commission on Accreditation (COA). The term becomes effective July 1, 2015−June 30, 2018.
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2015 Spring Convocation celebrates the newest crop of social workers
Monday, May 18, 2015
The FSU College of Social Work held its annual Spring Convocation on May 1, 2015 for its Class of 2015 graduates at the Oglesby Union Ballroom on the FSU main campus. A record number of people, more than 700, were in attendance to celebrate the newest group of BSW, MSW and Ph.D. social work graduates. Dean Nick Mazza presided as Master of Ceremonies for his last convocation, before retiring in the fall. Convocation’s Keynote Speaker was alumna, Dr.