2023 Council on Social Work Education conference presentations
As the Council on Social Work Education‘s 69th Annual Program Meeting opens in Atlanta, the VCU School of Social Work is proud to recognize our faculty, student scholars and social work alumni who are a part of 37 presentations, representing VCU and 25 other academic institutions.
We are also proud to again be sponsoring the Council on Sexual Orientation and Gender Expression and the Minority Fellowship Program. If you’re attending, stop by Booth 213 to meet some of our team, pick up great swag items and enter a raffle to win one of our stuffed Rodney the Rams.
You’ll be able to meet Interim Dean Gary S. Cuddeback, Ph.D.; Ph.D. candidate Aaron Kemmerer (Grand Challenges for Social Work doctoral winner); and Ph.D. student Katie Kim (MFP doctoral fellow).
Learn more about Aaron, Katie and some of the other members of our uncommon school of social work.
Thursday, Oct. 26
Examining Leadership Beyond Social Work Programs
1-2:30 p.m. ET | Imperial Ballroom, Salon A
VCUSSW alum Nancy P. Kropf (Ph.D.’90), Georgia State University; Sara Sanders, University of Iowa; Stephanie Berzin, Simmons University; Shadi Martin, University of Alabama-Birmingham; Cheryl Davenport Dozier, Clark Atlanta University
- Category: Leadership Development Institute
Friday, Oct. 27
Doctoral Student Connection Breakfast
7.30-8:30 a.m. | Imperial Ballroom, Salon B
Co-conveners: VCUSSW’s Denise Burnette, Ph.D., president of Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education; Halaevalu F. O. Vakalahi, Ph.D., president and CEO of CSWE
Nationwide Survey of the Impact of Unpaid Fieldwork on Social Work Student Well-Being
7:30- 8 a.m. | International 9
Oral paper: Elise Colquitt, University of Georgia; VCUSSW alum Matthew DeCarlo (Ph.D.’16), La Salle University
Virtual Reality and Gamification in Social Work Education, Research, and Practice
7:30-8:30 a.m. | International 4
Panel discussion: VCUSSW alum Megan Gandy (Ph.D.’15), West Virginia University; Lauren McInroy, Ohio State University; Judy Krysik, Arizona State University; Erica Nason, Texas State University; Mark Trahan, Appalachian State University
Social Work Student Perspectives on the Challenges and Costs of Field Education
8-8:30 a.m. | International 9
Oral paper: VCUSSW alum John R. Gyourko (M.S.W.’20), University of Pennsylvania
Exploring the Barriers to Mental Health Care Access Among Refugees in the United States
10:30-11 a.m. | Poster 13
E-poster: VCUSSW alum Bibhuti K. Sar (Ph.D.’94), University of Louisville; Eva Nyerges, University of Louisville; contributors: Lesley Harris, Doroty Sato
The Role of Parental, School, and Neighborhood Connectedness on Bullying Victimization Among Black Children
10:30-11 a.m. | Poster 2
E-poster: Shawndaya Thrasher, Louisiana State University; VCUSSW alum Keith J. Watts (Ph.D.’21), University of Kentucky; contributors: Cana Kim, Janet Otachi, Miya C. Tate
Mobilizing Against Attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Support for Marginalized Educators and Students
10:30-11:30 a.m. | Imperial Ballroom, Salon A
Cheryl A. Hyde, Temple University; VCUSSW alum Jan M. Ivery (Ph.D.’04), Georgia State University; Mary L. Ohmer, University of Pittsburgh; Melanie Sonsteng-Person, University of Florida; VCUSSW alum Shane R. Brady (Ph.D.’12), University of Western Michigan; Rosemary A. Barbera, La Salle University; Sophia Sarantakos, University of Denver; Claudette L. Grinnell-Davis, University of Oklahoma
Where Is Anti-Black Racism’s Impact on Black Mental Health in the Social Work Curriculum?
10:30-11:30 a.m. | International 1
Interactive workshop: Tynecca G. Lynch, Appalachian State University; Emily Dakin, Appalachian State University; VCUSSW alum Michael L. Howell (Ph.D.’09), Appalachian State University
Advancing Critical Anti-Racism Dialogues for Action: Deconstructing Whiteness in Social Work Education
12:30-1:30 p.m. | L 508
Interactive workshop: Natasha W. Miller, Indiana University; Darlyne Bailey, Bryn Mawr College; Reneé S. Betts, Indiana University; Dominique Mikell, University of Nevada, Reno; DeMecia Wooten-Irizarry, Walden University; contributors: Isabel S. Lee; VCUSSW alum Monica Leisey (Ph.D.’07), Salem State University; Randy J. Baxter, Monica Nandan, Emma Schena, Weldon Lam
Reimagining New Media Literacies in Social Work: Overcoming #fakenews, Divisiveness, and Injustice
1:45-2:15 p.m. | Poster 27
E-poster: VCUSSW alumni Shane R. Brady (Ph.D.’12), University of Western Michigan; contributor: Jimmy A. Young (Ph.D.’12), California State University-San Marcos
Applying Transformative Justice to Center Transgender and Gender-Expansive Experiences in Social Work Education
1:45-2:45 p.m. | M 101
Interactive workshop: VCUSSW’s Angela Matijczak, Ph.D. candidate; E. Bickford, M.S.W. student; Aaron Kemmerer, Ph.D. candidate; Florence Martinez, M.S.W. student; contributor: M. Alex Wagaman, Ph.D., associate professor
Essential Skills for Change: Teaching Social Movements
2:25-2:45 p.m. | A 701
VCUSSW alum Cynthia M. George (Ph.D.’16), Tennessee State University
Jane Addams, Imperfect Anti-Racist: Researching Her Insights Into White Privilege and Racial Injustice
3–3:30 p.m. | M 303
Oral paper: VCUSSW alum James A. Forte (Ph.D.’90), Salisbury University
Discussion Group Size and Social Connectedness in Online Community College Students
4:15-4:45 p.m. | Poster 11
E-poster: Hilary Cobb, King University; contributor: VCUSSW alum Laura Brierton Granruth (M.S.W.’01), Millersville University
Bullying Victimization Among Black Children: The Impact of Positive Fathering
4:15-4:45 p.m. | Poster 19
E-poster: Shawndaya Thrasher, Louisiana State University; DeShara C. Doub, Louisiana State University; contributors: Sherella Cupid, Cana Kim, Janet Otachi, Miya C. Tate, Louisiana State University; VCUSSW alum Keith J. Watts (Ph.D.’21), University of Kentucky
Connecting Education to Workforce: Findings From a Statewide Survey of Social Workers
4:15-4:45 p.m. | M 104
Oral paper: Julie E. Miller-Cribbs, University of Oklahoma; Dina Schupack, University of Oklahoma; contributors VCUSSW alum Shane R. Brady (Ph.D.’12), University of Western Michigan; Taylor Henson
Black Administrators, Researchers, and Scholars (BARS) at APM
6-7:30 p.m. | Imperial Ballroom, Salon B
Dashawna J. Fussell-Ware, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville ; Trina R. Shanks, University of Michigan ; Jenny L. Jones, Clark Atlanta University ; James H. Williams, Arizona State University; Camille R. Quinn, University of Michigan; VCUSSW alum Martell L. Teasley (M.S.W.’96), University of Utah ; Sheara W. Jennings, University of Houston; Joan M. Blakey, University of Minnesota; Joshua Kirven, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Michele D. Hanna, University of Denver
- Category: Partnership
Saturday, Oct. 28
Teaching With Podcast and Other Narratives: Engaging HBSE Students Through the Power of Stories
7:30-8:30 a.m. | International 10
Interactive workshop: Anissa Rogers, Pacific Lutheran University; contributor: VCUSSW alum Kristina M. Hash (Ph.D.’01), West Virginia University
Collaborative Generalist Curriculum Redesign for a Changing World Moving to Anti-Oppressive, Anti-Racist Practice
7:30-8:30 a.m. | M 101
Interactive workshop: Marjorie N. Edguer, Case Western Reserve University; VCUSSW alum Zoe B. Wood (M.S.W.’90), Case Western Reserve University; David L. Hussey, Case Western Reserve University; Mark Chupp, Case Western Reserve University
Creating Shared Principles to Advance Racial Justice in Social Work Education
10:30-11:30 a.m. | M 105
Interactive workshop: VCUSSW alum Suzanne Pritzker (M.S.W.’03), Ph.D., University of Houston; Samira Ali, University of Houston; Sarah C. Narendorf, University of Houston; Charles Lea, Columbia University; Aabha Brown, University of Houston
The ACOSA Community Practice Certificate in Specialization and Generalist Programs: Insights From Partner Schools
10:30-11:30 a.m. | M 302
Interactive workshop: Mary L. Ohmer, University of Pittsburgh; VCUSSW alum Jan M. Ivery (Ph.D.’04), Georgia State University
Adolescent School-Based Mental Health Service Use: A Qualitative Study of School Social Worker Perspectives
11-11:30 a.m. | Poster 30
E-poster: VCUSSW alum Jennifer L. Murphy (Ph.D.’23), University of Texas at Arlington
Predictiveness of Community Connectedness and Social Support on Substance Use Behavior Change
1-1:30 p.m. | Poster 13
E-poster: Joseph Facchinei, Louisiana State University; Shawndaya Thrasher, Louisiana State University; contributors: VCUSSW alum Keith J. Watts (Ph.D.’21), University of Kentucky; Hilary Surratt, Cana Kim, Janet Otachi, Shawndaya Thrasher
Continuing the Conversation: Supporting Disabled Students in Social Work Internships
2-3 p.m. | A 708
Connect session: Christine Escobar-Sawicki, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Jacqueline McGinley, Binghamton University, SUNY; Claudia Sellmaier, University of Washington Tacoma; Tarek Zidan, Indiana University; Laura J. Wernick, Fordham University; VCUSSW alum Suzanne Boyd (Ph.D.’97), University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Deneen Evans, East Tennessee State University
Decentering Whiteness in Social Work Curricula
3-3:30 p.m. | M 104
Oral paper: VCUSSW’s Stephanie Odera, Ed.D., B.S.W. Program director; M. Alex Wagaman, Ph.D., associate professor; contributors: Aaron Kemmerer, Ph.D. candidate; alum Ashley Staton (M.S.W.’22)
Teaching MSW Students About the Social Determinants of Health Using Critical Pedagogical Strategies
3-4 p.m. | International 4
Interactive workshop: Noelle C. Dimitri, Simmons University ; Kelsi Carolan, University of Connecticut ; Elizabeth (Liz) Rippey, Simmons University; VCUSSW alum Doreek Charles (M.S.W.’08), University of Connecticut
Student Success Begins With Equity-Minded, Student-Centered Assessment
3–4 p.m. | A 704
Panel discussion: VCUSSW alum Laura Brierton Granruth (M.S.W.’01), Millersville University; Jennifer M. Frank, Millersville University; Heather Girvin, Millersville University; Jostalynn Parry, Millersville University; Heather Strohman, Millersville University; contributors: Patience Buckwalter, Bertha DeJesus, Leonora Foels, Karen Rice
Taking on Racist Licensure Exams Through Political Action: Educator/Practitioner Partnerships for Social Change
3-4 p.m. | International 3
Interactive workshop: VCUSSW alum Michael Massey (Ph.D.’19), The Catholic University of America; Kyle Berkley, Healthcare for the Homeless and Arundel County Crisis Response
Technology Use Among Foster Youth: Opportunities and Risks
3-4 p.m. | International 9
Panel discussion: VCUSSW alum Camie A. Tomlinson (Ph.D.’23), University of Louisville; Rebecca Gomez, Ph.D., University of Texas-Austin; VCUSSW’s Naomi Reddish, M.S.W., administrator of community engaged child and family well-being initiatives; contributor: VCUSSW’s Angela Matijczak, Ph.D. candidate
The Addition of Case Management to Treating Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
3-4 p.m. | International 1
Interactive workshop: VCUSSW alum Debra Woody (Ph.D.’96), University of Texas at Arlington; Laura Terry, University of Texas at Arlington
Anti-Oppressive Approaches to Teaching Human Behavior in a Racialized Social Environment
4:15-4:45 p.m. | Poster 30
E-poster: VCUSSW alum Leanne W. Charlesworth (Ph.D.’97), Nazareth College; Mark Primus, Nazareth College
Sunday, Oct. 29
Promoting an Anti-Racist Society Through Community-Engaged and Participatory Research
8:45-9:45 a.m. | International 6
Panel discussion: Claudette L. Grinnell-Davis, University of Oklahoma; VCUSSW alum Shane R. Brady (Ph.D.’12), University of Western Michigan; Chie Noyori-Corbett, University of Oklahoma; Renea L. Butler-King, University of Oklahoma
Bridging Micro and Macro Practice Skills in Community-Based Research: Application of Healing-centered Engagement
10-10:30 a.m. | M 103
Oral paper: VCUSSW’s M. Alex Wagaman, Ph.D., associate professor; and Jenée Lee, Ph.D. student
Infusing Inclusivity and Pro-Success Practices in an Online MSW Program
10-11 a.m. | M 101
Interactive workshop: VCUSSW alum Lisa Gray (Ph.D.’15), Regis College; Donette Considine, Regis College; Mimi Sodhi, Regis College; contributor: Henry W. Kronner
Promoting Macro Opportunities in Generalist and Advanced Generalist Social Work Programs
10-11 a.m. | M 304
Interactive workshop: VCUSSW alum Shane R. Brady (Ph.D.’12), University of Western Michigan; contributors: Cheryl A. Hyde and VCUSSW alum Monica Leisey (Ph.D.’07), Salem State University
Crucial Conversations: An Anti-Racist Approach to Social Work Leadership
10:05-11:15 a.m. | A 706
VCUSSW alum Alicia Tetteh (B.S.W.’10), Winthrop University
Best Practices for Antiracist Education in Virtual Settings
1:15-2:15 p.m. | A 707
Interactive workshop: Amy Fisher, University of Mississippi; Jandel Crutchfield, University of Texas at Arlington; VCUSSW alum Sara-Beth Plummer (Ph.D.’07), formerly of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- Category: Teaching Methods & Learning Styles