Competency-based antiracist education (CARE) promotes equity and inclusion by identifying, analyzing, and combatting individual and systemic racism. At the recent World Conference on Education and Training (WCET), Prof. Phillipe Copeland from BU School of Social Work introduced a CARE model tailored for higher education, continuing education, and workforce development. This adaptable model is suitable for […]
There are clear advantages to having a diverse research workforce: it can rectify systemic inequalities by better addressing the needs and concerns of different populations, improve problem solving by integrating diverse experiences throughout the research process, and help institutions remain competitive in increasingly globalized fields. This important topic was explored at an event hosted and […]
As part of their Pride Month festivities, the LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty and Staff at BU will host a panel of staff and faculty from across the University who will share their experiences “being out” at BU. Jelisa Adair, a field education coordinator at BU School of Social Work, is among the featured panelists. All […]
Improving practitioners’ understanding of effective group social work is essential for creating supportive networks, empowering communities and individuals, and promoting social change. To help improve social work with groups internationally, Profs. Donna McLaughlin and Luz López from BU School of Social Work will present at the International Association for Social Work with Groups (IASWG) Symposium […]
