2014-15 Year in Review - Florida Atlantic...
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2014-15 Year in Review AUGUST 2014 New Director for School of Social Work Dr. John Graham began his tenure as the School of Social Work Director by welcoming over 150 new MSW students at the Fall 2014 MSW orientation. This is our largest orienting class to date. The program has grown significantly from its first class of 18 in 2000 to 300 in 2014. And with that growth, we continue to rely on and appreciate our community partners and agencies to provide exceptional field opportunities for our students. Professor Emeritus Dr. Wilma Greenfield was named one of FAU’s 12 Inaugural Peace, Justice and Human Rights Faculty Fellows for 2014-2016. SEPTEMBER 2014 Faculty Publication Award Dr. Juyoung Park and her co- authors were co-winners of the Journal of Gerontological Social Work Outstanding Article Award for 2013. The award was presented at the Association of Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGESW) Reception at the Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington, DC, November 2014. This article, titled “Nonpharmacological Pain Management by Ethnically Diverse Older Adults with Chronic Pain: Barriers and Facilitators” was co-authored with two graduate students (Christina Hirz & Karen Manotas) at FAU and Dr. Nancy Hooyman at University of Washington. MSW student, Deidre Ann Burrs, was awarded the Adriana Castellano Memorial Scholarship, a Florida Association of Business Tax Officials Award administered by FAU’s Institute of Government. Deidre Ann is a part-time MSW student who will graduate from the program in Spring 2016. OCTOBER 2014 Provost Fellowship Recipients Anne-Marie Brown, Ana Perez and Abbey Stagliano were recognized by the Graduate College on October 23rd at the Graduate Fellowship Awards. JANUARY 2015 Faculty Educator Awards Drs. Naelys Luna (Broward County) and Gail Horton Chewning (Palm Beach County) were awarded NASW 2015 Educators of the Year for their respective County Chapters. MARCH 2015 DSW Information Session On March 9th, the School of Social Work held an information session for our developing Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Program. We had more than 60 people in attendance. The DSW proposal is expected to be presented to the Board of Governors in late 2015/early 2016. 4th Annual Heart of Social Work Event The event was held once again at the President’s House. Phoenix Adams was awarded Outstanding Alumnus and West Palm Beach VA Medical Center was awarded Outstanding Field Agency. Social Work BSW student Welguine Auguste and MSW student Lana Seiler read their winning essays. Lobby Day 2015 Lobby Day 2015 was a resounding success this year with over 120 students traveling to Tallahassee for a three day, two night trip. Students were engaged in a variety of social policy advocacy projects including guns on campus, medical marijuana, GLBT civil rights legislation, needle exchange pilot project, and expanded veteran and child welfare programs. Students participated in mock legislative sessions, tours of the old and new Capitol buildings and the Florida Supreme Court. Many exciting committee hearings were being held while the group was there and several students testified for and against legislation. Dr. DeRigne and Dr. Farineau led the group. APRIL 2015 Barnes & Noble Faculty Service Award Dr. LeaAnne DeRigne won this award for her service to local and regional communities. She has led and chaperoned FAU’s student delegation to Tallahassee for the past six years. She teaches students the fundamentals of the political advocacy process and mentors them as they offer their views to members of the Florida Legislature. This year she also accompanied students on an Alternative Spring Break trip to Philadelphia on March 1-8 where they worked on the “Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program,” an initiative to help young people transition out of the criminal justice system and back into the community. CSWE Reaffirmation Site Visit The School’s CSWE reaffirmation site team visit was a success due in large part to the extraordinary leadership of Dr. Allan Barsky throughout the process. James Finley Lecture Scholar James Finley returned to FAU on April 10-12, 2015 to give a lecture on “A Path to Inner Peace: Freeing the Mind and Heart Through Spiritual Sobriety.” The School of Social Work sponsored the event and awarded CEUs. University and College Awards Dr. Juyoung Park, Assistant Professor, was recognized as FAU’s Outstanding Scholar of the Year, Assistant Professor Category for 2014-2015. This university- wide recognition across the disciplines, wonderfully captures the NIH funded research and other prestigious scholarly activities Dr. Park is accomplishing. BSW student Katia Cavalie was awarded Undergraduate Researcher of the Year by the College for Design and Social Inquiry. She has been actively involved in several research projects with Dr. Juyoung Park (NIH, Hartford Foundation grant) and in Healthy Aging Research Initiatives with Dr. Ouslander (College of Medicine) and Dr. Tappen (College of Nursing). She plans to apply for our MSW program and wants to become a researcher. MSW student Bridgit Bradley was awarded the Graduate Student of the Year by the College for Design and Social Inquiry. She has a keen interest in working with military personnel and veterans as well as their families and intends to pursue this work upon graduation. Social Work Adjunct Instructor Donna Drucker, LCSW was awarded the Adjunct Instructor of the Year by our College. Donna is a much appreciated instructor, who brings into the classroom clinical prowess, and acute awareness of the issues of women and the elderly. Phi Alpha Induction Ceremony On April 16, the Phi Alpha Honor Society inducted 108 members and recognized Renita Carter, School of Social Work Program Assistant, for her outstanding contribution to the School of Social Work. Induction Ceremony Over 500 people attended the Induction Ceremony on April 29th to welcome 141 new MSW graduates into the profession of social work. This is the largest graduating class since the MSW began in 2000. MAY 2015 Several MSW Students received diversity scholarships (intended for outstanding students from underrepresented groups) to attend the annual American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA) conference: Marcia Sutton (1st year), Edgardo Medina-Colon (1st year), Daniel Oria (2nd year), and Keanne Owens (2nd year). The School of Social Work Office of Substance Abuse, Mental Health and Recovery Research was recently established to provide a venue for the interdisciplinary research and education for which our School provides leadership. We are grateful for the financial support we are receiving towards these activities, and anticipate expanded work in this area. This Office, and other activities that are occurring in the School, highlight the School’s growing aspirations for seeking funded research. Faculty Publication Award Dr. Juyoung Park’s publication “The Effect of Sit ‘N’ Fit Chair Yoga among community- dwelling older adults with osteoarthritis” received an American Society of Healthcare Publication Award, Bronze Category, Best Original Research, 2015. JUNE 2015 New MSW Reception On June 10th, the School of Social Work hosted a reception for newly accepted MSW students which is a great opportunity for new MSW’s to connect with their classmates and faculty. Dr. Wes Hawkins Appointed Interim Dean We are delighted to share the following news, that Dr. Wes Hawkins, Professor of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University, has been appointed Interim Dean of the College for Design and Social Inquiry, effective July 1, 2015. Dr. Hawkins is a longstanding and senior member of our School, and is extraordinarily well respected as a scholar, teacher, administrator, leader, and social worker. He has been with FAU since 1997, and has previously served as Assistant Provost and Associate Provost for Personnel, as well as Director of the School of Social Work.
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2014-15 Year in ReviewAUGUST 2014New Director for School of Social Work
Dr. John Graham began his tenure as the School of Social Work Director by welcoming over 150 new MSW students at the Fall 2014 MSW orientation. This is our largest orienting class to date. The program has grown significantly from its
first class of 18 in 2000 to 300 in 2014. And with that growth, we continue to rely on and appreciate our community partners and agencies to provide exceptional field opportunities for our students.
Professor Emeritus Dr. Wilma Greenfield was named one of FAU’s 12 Inaugural Peace, Justice and Human Rights Faculty Fellows for 2014-2016.
SEPTEMBER 2014Faculty Publication Award
Dr. Juyoung Park and her co-authors were co-winners of the Journal of Gerontological Social Work Outstanding Article Award for 2013. The award was presented at the Association of Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGESW) Reception at
the Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Washington, DC, November 2014. This article, titled “Nonpharmacological Pain Management by Ethnically Diverse Older Adults with Chronic Pain: Barriers and Facilitators” was co-authored with two graduate students (Christina Hirz & Karen Manotas) at FAU and Dr. Nancy Hooyman at University of Washington.
MSW student, Deidre Ann Burrs, was awarded the Adriana Castellano Memorial Scholarship, a Florida Association of Business Tax
Officials Award administered by FAU’s Institute of Government. Deidre Ann is a part-time MSW student who will graduate from the program in Spring 2016.
OCTOBER 2014Provost Fellowship RecipientsAnne-Marie Brown, Ana Perez and Abbey Stagliano were
recognized by the Graduate College on October 23rd at the Graduate Fellowship Awards.
JANUARY 2015Faculty Educator Awards
Drs. Naelys Luna (Broward County) and Gail Horton Chewning (Palm Beach County) were awarded NASW 2015 Educators of the
Year for their respective County Chapters.
MARCH 2015DSW Information SessionOn March 9th, the School of Social Work held an information session for our developing Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Program. We had more than 60 people in attendance. The DSW proposal is expected to be presented to the Board of Governors in late 2015/early 2016.
4th Annual Heart of Social Work EventThe event was held once again at the President’s House. Phoenix Adams was awarded Outstanding Alumnus and
West Palm Beach VA Medical Center was awarded Outstanding Field Agency. Social Work BSW student Welguine Auguste and MSW student Lana Seiler read their winning essays.
Lobby Day 2015 Lobby Day 2015 was a resounding success this year with over 120 students traveling to Tallahassee for a three day, two night trip. Students were engaged in a variety of social policy
advocacy projects including guns on campus, medical marijuana, GLBT civil rights legislation, needle exchange pilot project, and expanded veteran and child welfare programs. Students participated in mock legislative sessions, tours of the old and new Capitol buildings and the Florida Supreme Court. Many exciting committee hearings were being held while the group was there and several students testified for and against legislation. Dr. DeRigne and Dr. Farineau led the group.
APRIL 2015Barnes & Noble Faculty Service Award Dr. LeaAnne DeRigne won this award for her
service to local and regional communities. She has led and chaperoned FAU’s student delegation to Tallahassee for the past six years. She teaches students the fundamentals of the political
advocacy process and mentors them as they offer their views to members of the Florida Legislature. This year she also accompanied students on an Alternative Spring Break trip to Philadelphia on March 1-8 where they worked on the “Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program,” an initiative to help young people transition out of the criminal justice system and back into the community.
CSWE Reaffirmation Site VisitThe School’s CSWE reaffirmation site team visit was a success due in large part to the extraordinary leadership of Dr. Allan Barsky throughout the process.
James Finley LectureScholar James Finley returned to FAU on April 10-12, 2015 to give a lecture on “A Path to Inner Peace: Freeing the Mind and Heart
Through Spiritual Sobriety.” The School of Social Work sponsored the event and awarded CEUs. University and College Awards
Dr. Juyoung Park, Assistant Professor, was recognized as FAU’s Outstanding Scholar of the Year, Assistant Professor Category for 2014-2015. This university-wide recognition across the
disciplines, wonderfully captures the NIH funded research and other prestigious scholarly activities Dr. Park is accomplishing.
BSW student Katia Cavalie was awarded Undergraduate Researcher of the Year by the College for Design and Social Inquiry. She has been actively involved in several research
projects with Dr. Juyoung Park (NIH, Hartford Foundation grant) and in Healthy Aging Research Initiatives with Dr. Ouslander (College of Medicine) and Dr. Tappen (College of Nursing). She plans to apply for our MSW program and wants to become a researcher.
MSW student Bridgit Bradley was awarded the Graduate Student of the Year by the College for Design and Social Inquiry. She has a keen interest in working with military personnel and
veterans as well as their families and intends to pursue this work upon graduation.
Social Work Adjunct Instructor Donna Drucker, LCSW was awarded the Adjunct Instructor of the Year by our College. Donna is a much appreciated instructor, who brings into the classroom
clinical prowess, and acute awareness of the issues of women and the elderly.
Phi Alpha Induction Ceremony On April 16, the Phi Alpha Honor Society inducted 108 members and recognized Renita Carter, School of Social Work Program Assistant, for her outstanding contribution to the School of Social Work.
Induction Ceremony Over 500 people
attended the Induction Ceremony on April 29th to welcome 141 new MSW graduates into the profession of social work. This
is the largest graduating class since the MSW began in 2000.
MAY 2015 Several MSW Students received diversity scholarships (intended for
outstanding students from underrepresented groups) to attend the annual American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA) conference: Marcia Sutton (1st year), Edgardo Medina-Colon (1st year), Daniel Oria (2nd year), and Keanne Owens (2nd year).
The School of Social Work Office of Substance Abuse, Mental Health and Recovery Research was recently established to provide a venue for the
interdisciplinary research and education for which our School provides leadership. We are grateful for the financial support we are receiving towards these activities, and anticipate expanded work in this area. This Office, and other activities that are occurring in the School, highlight the School’s growing aspirations for seeking funded research.
Faculty Publication AwardDr. Juyoung Park’s publication “The Effect of Sit ‘N’ Fit Chair Yoga among community-dwelling older adults with
osteoarthritis” received an American Society of Healthcare Publication Award, Bronze Category, Best Original Research, 2015.
JUNE 2015New MSW Reception
On June 10th, the School of Social Work hosted a reception for newly accepted MSW students which is a great opportunity for new MSW’s to connect
with their classmates and faculty.
Dr. Wes Hawkins Appointed Interim Dean We are delighted to share the following news, that Dr. Wes Hawkins, Professor of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University, has been appointed Interim Dean of the College for Design and Social
Inquiry, effective July 1, 2015. Dr. Hawkins is a longstanding and senior member of our School, and is extraordinarily well respected as a scholar, teacher, administrator, leader, and social worker. He has been with FAU since 1997, and has previously served as Assistant Provost and Associate Provost for Personnel, as well as Director of the School of Social Work.
