šŸ“· Highlights: 2024 KASWE Conference at the University of Kentucky

The College of Social Work kicked off National Social Work month with the Kentucky Association of Social Work Educators Conference on the University of Kentucky's campus.

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On Friday, March 1st, the College of Social Work kicked off National Social Work month with the Kentucky Association of Social Work Educators Conference at the William T. Young Library on the University of Kentucky’s campus.

The Kentucky Association of Social Work Educators offers a fall and spring conference hosted by a member school. The spring conference provides a forum for social work students and educators to showcase their accomplishments.

The conference began with the Keynote Presentation from the Dean of the UK College of Social Work, Justin “Jay” Miller, Director of the Self-Care Lab at UK.

Wrapping up the conference was a panel discussion by Daniel Boamah (PhD, MA, LCSW – Western Kentucky University Department of Social Work, Assistant Professor, Bachelor of Social Work Program), Crystal Collins-Camargo (PhD, MSW – University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work and Family Science, Professor), Nicole Lavy-Joy (LCSW – Eastern Kentucky University Department of Social Work, Assistant Professor), Helen Mudd (PhD, MSSW, CSW – Campbellsville University Carver School of Social Work, Professor), Laneshia Conner (PhD, MSW, CSW – University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Assistant Professor), and moderated by Kalea Benner (PhD, MSW, LCSW – University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Associate Professor, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs).

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Photo credit Cassie Payne / UK College of Social Work

For over 85 years, the College of Social Work (CoSW) at the University of Kentucky has been a leader in education. Our mission is clear: Through rigorous research, excellence in instruction, and steadfast service, the CoSW works to improve the human condition. Always, in all ways.

As the stateā€™s flagship university, our mission is actualized through our deeds. Our faculty are renowned academicians dedicated to fostering the development of high-quality practitioners and researchers. As a college, we promote community and individual well-being through translational research and scholarship, exemplary teaching, and vital community engagement. We are committed to the people and social institutions throughout Kentucky, the nation, and the world.