Things got spooky at the College of Social Work this Halloween 🎃👻
University of Kentucky College of Social Work
Higher Education
Lexington, Kentucky 1,453 followers
Social Change. Social Justice. Social Work.
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The University of Kentucky College of Social Work promotes community and individual well-being through its translational research and scholarship, exemplary teaching, and vital community engagement. The College is committed to the people and social institutions throughout Kentucky, the nation, and the world. The College, like the University, is an organization that cultivates a diverse academic community characterized by interpersonal work professionals and scholars – leaders who will serve individuals, families, and communities through innovative and effective practices that are guided by cultural competence, systematic ethical analysis, and a keen and pragmatic understanding of the human condition. The purpose of this LinkedIn Page is solely for sharing information about the University of Kentucky College of Social Work, including but not limited to media and information in the form of videos, text, posts, blurbs, blog posts, links, photos, documents, and audio. Disclosure: Any material posted, shared, or added to this digital web property without the explicit permission of the designated administrators shall be removed without recourse. The designated administrators of this web property retain the right to remove any content deemed irrelevant, unrelated, or inappropriate in the context of this social media profile.
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University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Clinical Faculty, Assistant Director of Field Education
Our UK CoSW field education placement support process was a hot topic at the 2024 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting.
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"I think the foundation of social work is about empowerment and it is our job to empower other people to help them believe that they can make changes in their lives." A look back at the Lyman T. Johnson Awards with our awardees Deja Joseph and Dr. Shericka Smith, DSW, LCSW 🌟
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Associate Professor, University of Kentucky; Director, Sport Social Work Research Lab
!!!NEW BOOK alert!!! Coaching Values and Life Skills through Physical Education and Sports The Sport Social Work Research Lab at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work is grateful to have collaborated with Koh Koon Teck and Muhammad Shufi Bin Salleh on this edited book! Also be sure to check out the chapter 'A practical guide for teaching values and life skills in physical education and sports' written by current and former SSW-RL students from University of Kentucky and University of New Hampshire: Levone Lee, Anne Stauffer, CSW, Sandy Niño, & Ellie Stagaman! Alliance of Social Workers in Sports (ASWIS) University of Kentucky UK Research Communications UNH College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) #SportSocialWork #YouthSport
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At this year’s #CSWE24 Annual Program Meeting, Elizabeth Brillon, a proud alumna of the DSW program, continues to serve as Chair of the Violence Against Women and Their Children (VAWAC) track. In her pivotal three-year role, Brillon collaborates closely with CSWE staff, co-chairs, and stakeholders, ensuring the VAWAC track’s success and elevating research in violence prevention. As she describes, "It is a fulfilling role, and one I consider so valuable to the field.” Read more about Brillon and her work here ⤵️ -- #CSWE #Socialwork #VAWA
UK Alumna leads fight against violence on women and children - University of Kentucky College of Social Work
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For over 85 years, our faculty have conducted cutting-edge research aimed at addressing society’s most challenging social conditions. The impact of that research was on full display at the 2024 Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) APM held in Kansas City from October 24-27. Check out more here ⤵️ -- #CSWE24 #UKCSWE #CSWE
UK College of Social Work attends 2024 Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting - University of Kentucky College of Social Work
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What comes first: the scary movie, or the fear? University of Kentucky College of Social Work professor Laneshia Conner's course, “Horror Films and Social Welfare,” explores the use of horror films as a lens to learn about critical social issues and how we construct fear. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eXJEDjDh
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