CSW General

FSU Graduate and Unconquered Scholars Champion Joins Social Work Faculty

Originally from Clearwater, Florida, Lisa Jackson came to Florida State University with the ambition to work with young adults. A two-time FSU graduate with a bachelor’s degree in psychology (2013) and her Master of Social Work degree (2015), she knew she wanted to work in higher education to help youth adjust to the collegiate environment.

“My MSW application highlighted my desire to work with students navigating life on campus,” Lisa explained. “It’s an amazing time of life where students begin emerging into adulthood while facing many unique challenges.”

Welcome Back CSW Student Ambassadors

The College of Social Work is thrilled to welcome back the CSW Student Ambassador program! After a brief hiatus caused by the pandemic, this new cohort of student leaders look forward to representing the college both within and beyond campus. Student Ambassadors are the face of the college and serve in various areas, including connecting with new and potential students, promoting social work education, volunteering with local social service organizations, helping with CSW events, and more.

FSU Launches Professional Certification on the Fundamentals of Neurodiversity

Florida State University (FSU), a leader in innovation, is launching a new online professional development training on meeting the needs of neurodivergent clients. The Professional Certification in the Fundamentals of Neurodiversity was developed at the FSU College of Social Work by the Institute for Family Violence Studies in conjunction with the FSU Center for Academic and Professional Development.

Raising Awareness to Prevent Teen Opioid Misuse

The Southeast Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Center (ROTA-RC), an integral initiative under the umbrella of the Center for the Study and Promotion of Communities, Families, and Children (CFC Center) at the FSU College of Social Work, raises awareness about the alarming rates of teen opioid misuse, the consequences of overdose and the importance of prevention strategies for teenagers.

Online Graduate Student Works to Improve the Lives of People Experiencing Homelessness

Online MSW Student, Harley Atkins, has worked in the field for more than six years with a particular interest in supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. As Lead Permanent Supportive Housing Programs Coordinator for Hospitality House of Northwest North Carolina for the past four years, he has helped disabled individuals and families to find permanent housing in his local region.

Faculty Member Jean Munn Retires

This spring, Associate Professor Dr. Jean Munn took a picture with her Introduction to the Profession class, the last she would teach as a faculty member of the College of Social Work before her retirement. She evoked, enjoying pizza and farewells," We met in the same classroom, room 1704, where I taught my first social work class at FSU. I loved teaching this class."

Social Work Graduate Joins The Griffin Group to Continue Non-Profit Work

Robyn Metcalf Blank joined The Griffin Group (TGG) as a Principal with the firm. She will head up the firm’s non-profit and education practice. The firm provides government relations, business, and non-profit development services with an emphasis on education, agriculture, land use/real estate, child welfare, local government, criminal justice, healthcare, and information technology.