Since 1917, the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work has been preparing students to bring about change through their knowledge and actions. With an internationally recognized faculty dedicated to scholarship and teaching, the school offers a unique combination of classroom and field experiences, emphasizing critical thinking, self awareness, evidence-based decision-making and ethical integrity. Our doctoral students collaborate with these faculty experts to research more than 15 areas of focus such as domestic violence, issues of aging, health disparities and global concerns. We are one of just two accredited schools in Virginia and one of only 39 nationwide to offer B.S.W., M.S.W. and Ph.D. degrees. Ours is one of the largest accredited, comprehensive social work programs in the U.S., and we partner with 538 human and social service organizations in the Richmond area and throughout the state. Over the past four years, the number of annual graduates from our programs grew to 300 per year — an 18 percent increase. Ninetythree percent of our B.S.W., M.S.W. and Ph.D. graduates hail from Virginia. As a result, 69 percent of our alumni live, work and make a difference here in Virginia.
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VCU School of Social Work student Lauren Null shares some of her experiences while volunteering in Costa Rica.
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This is me and an amazing woman named Chepita from the La Argentina community in Guacimo, Costa Rica. She was so welcoming and kind to me and everyone in my group. She hosted some of us in the group and worked along side of us each day at the medical clinic. She owns and operates a Cacao farm. I have never met such a strong and kind hearted woman in my life.
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This is me and my roommate on the trip hiking through the rainforest on the farm where we lived. We were off the path exploring around this area and found several monkeys, a sloth, many endangered plant species and this waterfall.
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This is me and my new friend Tatiana drinking fresh coconut water from a tree at her house. Tatiana is the granddaughter of a woman named Glorivita, who is a micro-loan client with Grameen Bank, funded by Whole Planet Foundation. She operates her own dairy farm and used the loan to expand her cheese making business and purchase more cows. My group spent the day with Glorivita and Tatiana touring her farm, milking the cows and enjoying lunch with Glorivita and her family.
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This is all of the volunteers (me in the center) and community members that worked on repairing the Ebais medical clinic in La Argentina. This clinic services the entire community and has been in major disrepair for the last two years. We cleaned, painted, and renovated the entire clinic. We spent days replacing doors, scrubbing sidewalks and floors, painting walls and gates, building a new bathroom, shelving and chairs and repairing and waiting room benches.
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This was the first day of working at the clinic and beginning to paint and replace the doors.
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This was all of us on the day that we finished painting the exterior of the building. Many community members stopped their bikes and horses to come and express how great they thought it looked. The bright color stood out on the street and made it look inviting and warm. Having a safe, clean space in the community can increase the feeling of self-worth among community members and can create a sense of ownership around the clinic. Especially since so many community members worked on it with us, many of them young people walking in off the street wanting to help.
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This is my group and I with EARTH University students Andrea and Isaiah from Ecuador and Kenya. They took us to the urban gardening research center on campus and showed us some student projects. They, and many EARTH students, come from urban areas in developing countries where food insecurity is a major problem. This center provides space and resources for students to experiment with different methods of gardening as well as different soil formulas and growing platforms. Both of these students expressed desire to go back to their home countries and teach people how to grow their own food with limited space and resources. These two young people were incredibly inspiring.
*All photos and comments in this post are that of Lauren Null.
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"I chose to be peer mentor to show new students that with hard work it can be done."
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"My peer mentor was super responsive and wonderful. It was part of the reason why I applied."
#vcussw prospective student
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"Helping students transition into grad school is a rewarding experience for both of us."
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"Having a mentor is great! I can always text her when I need support."
#VCUSSW mentee
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Current and prospective students meet with 2014-15 peer mentors. Peer mentor social Friday, Nov. 21, 2014
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The VCU School of Social Work honors Dean's List M.S.W. and B.S.W. students with breakfast with the dean. Bagels with dean Thursday, Nov. 20
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Thanks to everyone who came out to the school's Office of Student Success concentration events, Macro Career Panel and Licensure 101. And a special thanks to all panel members: Craig Patterson from Prevention Program Consultant, Va. Department of Social Services Jodi Manz, Policy Advisor, Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources/Office of the Governor Michael Parsons, Information Coordinator, Peter Paul Development Center Abbey Phillips, Legislative Aide, Del. Jennifer McClellan Nicky Zamostny, Policy Assistant, Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security/Office of the Governor Erica Schmale, Community Engagement Coordinator, HOMEWARD Also thanks to our Licensure 101 speaker: Catherine Chappell, Executive Director for the Behavioral Sciences Boards
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#vcussw Ph.D. student presentation schedule for #2014APM
Crystal Coles
“Technology-Mediated Case Management Implemented with Vulnerable Populations at Rick for Health Disparities”
Presented on Friday, October 24, 2014 at 3:30 p.m.
Jennifer Jettner
“Evaluating and refining a university’s seed grant program for community engagement”
Presented on Friday, October 24 at 1:45 p.m.
Chris Ward
“Investigating the Relationship between the Academic Background and Research Curriculum Performance of MSW Students”
Presented on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. – Presenting with Jennifer Keast Charles
Mary Stebbins
“Hispanic National Groups and Cultural Differences in Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes”
Presented on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 11 a.m.
Kate Agnelli
“MSW Student’s Experiences with Digital Storytelling Using the Educreations iPad App”
Presented on Saturday, October 25, 2014, 1:45 p.m.
“Using Interdisciplinary Data Analysis and Mapping to Understand Community-Wide Spatial Injustices”
Presented on Sunday, October 26 at 8 a.m. – Presenting with Jessie Kadolph
Andrew Schoeneman
“Social Work and Legal Aid: History, Justice, and Collaborative Potential”
Presented on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 11 a.m.
Megan Gandy
“Challenges and Strategies in Community-Engaged Research on Mental Health Services”
Presented on Friday, October 24, 2014 at 7:45 a.m.
“Challenges and Opportunities in Teaching and Measuring LGBTQ Competencies with Students”
Presented on Friday, October 24, 2014 at 3:30 p.m.
“Integrating a Community-Based LGBTQ Youth Research Agenda in Social Work”
Presented on Saturday, October 25, at 8 a.m.
Caren Putzu
“Social Work, Education Policy, and the School Dropout Rate: Working in Concert or Solo?”
Presented on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 11 a.m.
Cory Cummings
“Health Equity and the Practice Classroom”
Presented on Friday, October 24, 2014 at 11 a.m.
“Scholarly Networking: The ‘How-To’s’ of Making Professional Connections in the Academy
Presented on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 3:30 p.m.
Mark Dixon
“Resilience-Integrability Model: A Military-Centric Application and falls under the Military Track”
Present on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 3:30 p.m.
Jennifer Keast Charles
“Investigating the Relationship Between the Academic Background and Research Curriculum Performance of M.S.W. Students”
Presented on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 3:30 p.m. – Presenting with Chris Ward
Jessie Kadolph
“Silent Auction for Social Justice: Supporting Innovative, Student-Driven Community Service Projects”
Saturday, October 25, 2014 at 11 a.m.
“Using Interdisciplinary Data Analysis and Mapping to Understand Community-Wide Spatial Injustices”
Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 8 a.m. – presenting with Kate Agnelli
Lisa Gray
“Addressing the Needs of Military Children: Implications for Social Work Education”
Presented Friday, October 24, 2014 at 11 a.m.
“Military Spouses: The Key to Strengthening the Military Family”
Presented Friday, October 24, 2014 1:45 p.m.
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Meet the VCU School of Social Work newest group of Ph.D. candidates. If you have any questions or would like contact any of the candidates, please email [email protected].
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You are invited to Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work reception. All friends of the school are welcomed to an evening of food, fun and networking with colleagues, faculty and the dean. Where: Tampa Convention Center, Room 21, 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602 When: 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 24 This is an open event and no RSVP is required. For questions, please [email protected]. The School of Social Work event is part of the CSWE national conference.Virginia Commonwealth University | School of Social Work Academic Learning Commons | 1000 Floyd Ave., Third Floor P.O. Box 842027 | Richmond, Virginia 23284-2027 Phone: (804) 828-1030 | Email: [email protected] | Privacy Policy
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John Tyler Community College students learn how to build a bridge and seamlessly transfer to VCU to earn their Bachelor of Social Work after having completed their associate's degree in human services with a pre-social work specialization at JTCC.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014, 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Where: John Tyler Community College, Chester Campus
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The VCU School of Social Work is proud to announce the B.S.W. Federal Policy Fellows program for 2015. This program provides an opportunity for second semester juniors and seniors in the B.S.W. program to learn about the policy advocacy process at the federal level and travel to Washington, D.C. with faculty to engage lobbyists, advocates and policymakers. Fellows will participate in 3 one-hour preparation seminars in February, 2015, Take a full-day trip to Washington in March and attend a feedback session after returning to Richmond to reflect on their experience.
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School updates its look
Nearly a century and we've never looked better. Check out our new look at http://socialwork.vcu.edu/ .
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VCU School of Social Work Fall Open House Saturday, September 6, 2014
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