Angela Thomas
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Staff Spotlight- Macy Etter
Macy Etter, Recruiting Coordinator for the College of Social Work, is a longtime Vols fan and graduated from the University of Tennessee in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree. As the Recruiting Coordinator, Etter recruits for the college’s BSSW, Online BSSW, Knoxville MSSW, and the PhD programs. “I also oversee the UTCSW Student Ambassador Program, which…
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UTCSW Students Selected as Undergraduate Research Assistants
Two UTCSW undergraduate students were recently selected as Undergraduate Research Assistants for Spring 2023. This opportunity allows the students to explore undergraduate research first-hand by working directly with faculty members. BSSW student Cat Steele will work with Faculty Research Mentor Gretchen Ely as part of a research team that will conduct an analysis of open-ended…
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Continuing Education Webinar with Lyrica Fils-Aimé: April 19, 2023
Steps for Social Workers on an Anti-Oppressive Advocacy Journey Through our code of ethics, social workers are tasked with engaging in advocacy work. However, is our advocacy work grounded in an anti-oppressive framework? How can social workers create change with and for clients? Great clinical work includes strong advocacy for and with individuals and families.…
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UTCSW SSWR 2023 Participants
Congratulations to the College of Social Work faculty and students who participated in the Society for Social Work and Research 2023 Conference. Thursday, January 12 Renting a Good Life: A National Examination of Determinants of Rent-to-Own Store UseZibei Chen, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleMichelle Livermore, PhD, MSW, Associate Professor, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA…
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Continuing Education Webinar with Benaias Esayeas: Feb 15, 2023
Racism is a Public Health Issue Anti-Black racism is a public health issue that affects millions of people across the globe. It is a form of systemic oppression that has been embedded in our society for centuries, and its effects are far-reaching. From disparities in access to healthcare and education, to higher rates of poverty…
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Continuing Education Webinar-Kara Gibbs, LCSW: Jan 26, 2023
Let’s Talk about Sex: Sex Positive Clinical Social Work We live a time of demand for greater inclusivity and affirmation of all varieties of experiences, and as such, social work practitioners need to shift and change how we think about, approach, and work with clients of various sexual backgrounds and experiences. This program will focus…
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AlignCare Knoxville to Hold Town Hall Meeting
AlignCare Knoxville, the Community One Health System Aligns Resources to Serve Families, Pets and Our Community Holds Town Hall Meeting AlignCare Knoxville will be hosting a Town Hall meeting December 6, 2022, at 6pm EST, at the UT Creamery, 2712 Neyland Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916. Pets are family, and when pets cannot get the care they need,…
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Two New Research Faculty Members Join the College
Pam Linden and Nikola Zaharakis recently joined UTCSW as new research faculty members, each bringing their own unique experience to the college. Pam LindenWhat is your new role at the College of Social Work and what does it entail?My appointment is Research Associate Professor and my responsibilities are research, teaching, curricular development, and service. I…
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Continuing Education Webinar- Paula Foster, LCSW: Dec 16, 2022
An Ethical Understanding of TN Social Work Licensure Law This live Zoom workshop will provide information and clarity regarding the path for advanced licensure in the state of Tennessee. A thorough review of the current rules will help participants understand the requirements and the eligibility for advanced licensure as a clinical or advanced generalist social…
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Alumni Profile- Dallas King
Two-time UTCSW alum Dallas King (BSSW ’17 & MSSW ’18, Trauma certification) works as the Public Defender Social Work (PDSW) Program Director, employed through Tennessee Community Services Agency, TNCSA, contracted with the Public Defender’s Conference. What is one of your favorite memories from the College of Social Work? Going back to school as single mother,…