Child Welfare Student Association Visited Michigan State Capitol
The Child Welfare Student Association visited the Michigan state capitol on April 25 to mark National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The students listened to inspirational speakers, networked with legislators and took a tour of the capitol building.
Daicia Price Recognized by WCC Foundation Women's Council
The work and achievements of Clinical Assistant Professor Daicia Price will be recognized at the 2022 WCC Foundation Women's Council Celebration of Women's Leadership—a virtual event on Wednesday, May 25 at 5 PM.
Trina Shanks, Editor on Latest Edition of the Grand Challenges for Social Work and Society
Professor Trina Shanks is an editor on the latest edition of the Grand Challenges for Social Work and Society. This second edition outlines bold innovation and collective action powered by proven and evolving scientific interventions to address critical social issues facing society.
Andy Grogan-Kaylor’s Corporal Punishment Research Cited in the Guardian
Professor Andy Grogan-Kaylor’s corporal punishment research was cited in the Guardian. Wales and Scotland have recently banned hitting, smacking and slapping children – and the children’s commissioner for England wants to introduce the same ban in England.
Justin Hodge Appointed Chair of the Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity
Clinical Assistant Professor Justin Hodge, MSW ‘13, has been appointed Chair of the Commission on Community Action and Economic Opportunity by Governor Whitmer. The commission was created to develop policies and programs to reduce poverty in the state of Michigan.
Terri Friedline Advocates for Postal Banking as a Way to Advance Racial Equity
Associate Professor Terri Friedline’s op-ed in The Emancipator on how reviving post office banking could advance racial equity. “More than 60 million Americans – one-fifth of the population – live in communities without a bank.
William Elliott Discusses Children’s Savings Accounts with Here & Now
Los Angeles recently opened more than 40,000 bank accounts – one for every first-grader in the Los Angeles Unified School District and contributed $50 to the students’ accounts. William Elliott discussed the LA program and advantages of children’s savings accounts with Here & Now.
Debra Mattison Awarded 2022 Provost’s Teaching Innovation Prize
Clinical Associate Professor Debra Mattison was awarded a 2022 Provost’s Teaching Innovation Prize. These awards honor faculty who have developed innovative approaches to teaching that incorporate creative pedagogies.
Rosalva Osorio Cooksy’s and Julie Ribaudo’s Expertise Included in CSWE’s New Guide for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health
Field Faculty Rosalva Osorio Cooksy and Clinical Professor Julie Ribaudo were part of the national task force that developed the Specialized Practice Curricular Guide for Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health, which was released in early April.
Daniel Fischer, Debra Mattison and Anao Zhang Win 2022 IPE Innovation & Excellence Awards
Clinical Associate Professors Dan Fischer and Debra Mattison, and Assistant Professor Anao Zhang are all members of Interprofessional Education (IPE) teams that won 2022 IPE Innovation & Excellence Awards. Fischer is part of the Effective Leadership Team.