KU School of Social Welfare

We will have a new home at Green Hall at the beginning of the spring semester ☀️ It's a renovated space designed to make student support services accessible, including two classrooms! “This really has been developed with a student-first approach,” said Michelle Carney, dean of the School of Social Welfare. “In every area, we were asking, ‘What’s best for our students?’ How do we create a space that works for group work, conversations, and all the things we do in social work?” Learn more about the Green Hall space here: https://bit.ly/3BDzOHh

Interested in studying abroad? Learn more about what you can expect from this amazing faculty led program; International Social Work: A Costa Rican Perspective. Hear first hand from Yareli Ortiz, a BSW student here at the KU School of Social Welfare, about her experience studying abroad in Costa Rica over the summer. "I gained a lot of knowledge about different social work professions... It was amazing to see how broad the field could be." https://lnkd.in/gEgSwF27

School of Social Welfare adjunct faculty member Dr. Amittia Parker was recently honored at the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) in Kansas City for her article, “Black Social Workers Matter: Using Parallel Narratives to Discuss Social Work History.” “I actually started writing this paper in my first class in the KU doctoral history and philosophy class taught in 2016 at the time by Dr. Margaret Severson,” Dr. Parker said. “Her feedback and encouragement as well as the support of my mentor Dr. Nancy Jo Kepple to continue refining my good ideas was critical in my process to publish this piece.” Congrats, Amittia! Read more here: https://bit.ly/3BopSBz

"Each semester we're hoping that we're helping our social welfare school community find moments of compassion, rest, connection and rejuvenation." At the School of Social Welfare, "Community Care Days" offer a refreshing break from the stress of academic life. These events prioritize collective well-being and camaraderie among students, faculty, and staff. You can read the full story here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gJnmWKwc

What's a spot of joy in teaching for Social Welfare professor of practice Melinda Lewis? "When I get to take social work students from Kansas to these parts of the world that they thought they may never get to see and show them different aspects, not only of that place, but of themselves and the profession of social work." Lewis is the 2024 recipient of the International Affairs Advisory Board International Teaching Award! You can watch more in the YouTube video 🌎 https://lnkd.in/gXJzmKRS

We are hiring an Undergraduate Program Recruitment Coordinator! This role is responsible for new student recruitment to Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program in the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, 12-month professional staff position. This position will work primarily on the KU Lawrence campus, with in-person days on a set schedule, and remote or hybrid work based on the recruitment schedule. For more details and application info: https://lnkd.in/dA5QFyzD

It's the last day of fall classes! Here is Practicum Education Associate Director Gary Lasley's SW 220: Intro to Social Work class 😁 The Directors from the Practicum Education Office are teaching the SW 220 class this year. Good luck to everyone during their last day of classes!

One program, many paths to your MSW. KU offers the MSW program at four campus locations, with a variety of class formats and meeting times. 🔵 Advanced Standing MSW: This is an accelerated option for students with a Bachelor of Social Work degree. Start your MSW in the summer and complete the program in 1 year of full-time study or 2 years of part-time study. 🔵 Traditional MSW: This program is for students with a bachelor’s degree in a major other than social work. Students start classes in the fall for the generalist year of the program, and complete their MSW in 2 years full-time or 3-4 years part-time. 🔵 4 campus locations: Enroll in classes at KU’s hilltop campus in Lawrence, at the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park, at our K-State Salina partnership program in Salina, or online. We offer the Advanced Standing and Traditional MSW programs at all locations. 🔵 Online MSW: Take your classes online and complete your social work practicum in person through the Online MSW program. 🔵 Class formats and meeting times vary by campus location. Many locations offer courses on Saturdays and in a blended format that combines in-person and online learning. No matter which option you choose, KU Social Welfare faculty and staff will be there to guide and support you. Join us for an MSW Info Session to learn more about each campus and which MSW path will work for you: https://lnkd.in/gsnqa3EZ

The sunset from Twente Hall is unmatched. The School of Social Welfare is excited for the spring semester with in our new home at the renovated Green Hall, but we will still miss this view.

Have questions about your MSW or DSW program application? We're hosting online, drop-in help sessions with our Coordinator for Graduate Admissions. DSW Help Sessions: 📅 Jan. 7 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 📅 Jan. 28 | 5:30-8 p.m. MSW Help Sessions: 📅 Jan. 9 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 📅 Jan. 17 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 📅 Jan. 22 | 5:30-8 p.m. Register: https://lnkd.in/gAZuHPUj