IU School of Social Work's Dr. Cathy Pike is elected to the CSWE National Nominating Committee

Dr. Cathy Pike

May 8, 2008 – Dr. Cathy Pike, whose academic career spans 20 years of teaching at all levels, has been elected to the Council on Social Work Education National Nominating Committee. Click here for complete story.

Two IU School of Social Work Faculty Members to join FACET

   March 17, 2008 - The Indiana University School of Social Work will have two faculty members inducted into FACET this spring. Click here for complete story.

Katharine Byers election to the BPD board comes as the organization faces key issues

March 17, 2008 -  Dr. Katharine V. Byers, a long-time member of the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors, has been elected to the organization’s board for a two-year term. Click here for complete story.

Labor Studies Program seeks candidates for 2 tenure-track positions

Feb. 12, 2008 - The Labor Studies Program at Indiana University is seeking candidates for two tenure-track positions.  One position is located on the Bloomington (IUB) campus and the other on the Indianapolis (IUPUI) campus. Click here for the complete story.

Message to social workes from Indiana legislators: "Thank you."

Social workers fill atrium at the State House for LEAD

   Feb. 6, 2008 – “Thank you,” was the resounding message Indiana legislators presented to hundreds of social work students, faculty and other professionals during the annual advocacy day at the Indiana State House. Click here for complete story.

Governor appoints Dean Patchner to lead state commission

Dean Michael Patchner

     Jan. 25, 2008 – Indiana University School of Social Work Dean Michael Patchner will help launch a year-long investigation Monday into why there is a disproportionate number of minorities in the juvenile justice, child welfare, mental health and educational services. Click here for full story.

Two faculty members of IU School of Social Work to be inducted into FACET

 March 17, 2008 - The Indiana University School of Social Work will have two faculty members inducted into FACET this spring. Click here for complete story.

The general intent of the MSW program is preparation for advanced social work practice.  Graduates of the school pursue careers in a variety of social service settings, including those concerned with aging, families, child welfare, corrections, mental and physical health.  In anticipation of such professional activities, the school provides field instruction placements throughout the state, where students engage in services to individuals, groups, and families or function in planning management, policy analysis, or community organization roles.  The Master of Social Work program at Indiana University is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

New web site assists borrowers with student loan debt questions

The National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) and the Project on Student Debt have developed the Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project that can help loan saddled social workers and other borrowers to find out more information about the recently passed College Cost Reduction and Access Act, among other student loan related issues.

Strategic plan updates to be discussed at Faculty Senate

         Jan. 17, 2008 –  Coordinators of the Indiana University's School of Social Work's strategic plan hope to get additional comments from faculty, staff and students on a new strategic plan. Click here for full story.

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