School of Social Work

No. 28 M.S.W. Program in the U.S.

From left, Rebekah Glushefski; Taylor Easley (B.S.W.’19; M.S.W.’22) and Nicole Durose (B.S.W.’09; M.S.W.’13) of the disAbility Law Center of Virginia; Chaniqua Jones (M.S.W.’19) of Richmond Behavioral Health; Ebone Williams of True Counseling Services Inc.; Colin King of Health Brigade; and Ray Spicer (M.S.W.’82) of Hopewell Department of Social Services.

The VCU School of Social Work is pleased to announce the six recipients of its 2024 Office of Field Education Community Partner Awards.

Outstanding New Field Instructor Award

Alum Chaniqua Jones (M.S.W.’19), Richmond Behavioral Health

Criteria: A field instructor new to the role (within one to two years) this academic year who should be recognized for exceptional field education. 

Outstanding Field Instructor Award

Colin King, Health Brigade

Criteria: A field instructor who should be recognized for exceptional field education.

Outstanding Task Supervisor Award

Ebone Williams, True Counseling Services Inc.

Criteria: A task supervisor who should be recognized for exceptional support to field education. 

Amy Rosenblum Field Instructor Award

Alum Ray Spicer (M.S.W.’82), Hopewell Department of Social Services

Criteria: A field instructor with at least five years of service in the role, excellence in teaching/supervision of students, and ongoing collaboration with the School of Social Work. Amy Rosenblum is a former assistant director of field instruction who retired in 2005 after 25 years with the VCU School of Social Work.

Field Liaison of the Year

Rebekah Glushefski

Criteria: A liaison that has demonstrated exceptional student teaching, agency coordination, and overall support to field education.

Outstanding Community Partner

The disAbility Law Center of Virginia

Criteria: An agency or organization that should be recognized for providing exceptional field education opportunities for our students through targeted community impact. 

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