School of Social Work

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

Its that time of year again. Social work faculty, staff and Ph.D. students are traveling to attend the annual Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting. This year’s meeting is being held this week in Tampa, Fl.

Thirteen Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work Ph.D. students will be in attendance and presenting on a variety of topics. For a full list of presentations, dates and time, please see below.


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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