Joint Program in Social Work
Universities of NCA&T and UNCG
Month: February 2022
Dr. Carmen Monico contributes to two chapters in book on global health emergencies
Dr. Carmen Monico, a faculty teaching in the Joint MSW and PhD Programs, contributed to two chapters in the book titled “Social Work in Health Emergencies: Global Perspectives”, which just got published. According to the Routledge publishers, “This is the first comprehensive book that provides accessible, international knowledge for practitioners, students and academics about social work […]
Dr. Sharon Parker Speaks at UNC School of Social Work’s First Black History Month Research Series
Dr. Sharon Parker was invited to participant in the UNC School of Social Work’s first Black History Month Research Series: “Coping Amidst COVID as BIPOC” sponsored by the Global Social Development Innovations and Inspired Lab (pdf). Dr. Parker, an alumnus of the of the School of Social Work’s PhD program, is honored to serve on the […]
Dr. Sharon Parker Speaks at HBCU Youth Summit
Dr. Parker to speak at the HBCU Youth HIV Summit sponsored by the Office of Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Policy and the PACE program on February 15, 2022. This event is in commemoration of National Black HIV/AIDS and Awareness Day and Black History Month. Her presentation entitled, “Exploring the Uptake of PrEP with HBCU Students” shared best […]
Dr. Sharon Parker 2021 NCAT World AIDS Day Town Hall Panelist
2021 NCAT World AIDS Day Town Hall Meeting with Mr. Julian Walker, Ms. Marvelyn Brown, Dr. Alysee Wurcel, Dr. Schenita Davis Randolph, and Dr. Sharon Parker. Ending the HIV Epidemic: Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice.
Dr. Sharon Parker Joined the Editorial of Public Health in Social Work
Dr. Sharon Parker joined the editorial of Public Health in Social Work in December 2021. Congratulations Dr. Parker and thank you for your service to the field. For more information on Social Work in Public Health.
UNCG and NCAT Joint Programs in Social Work HRSA OWEP Scholars Inaugural Virtual Opioid & Other Substance Use Disorders National Conference: February 23 – 24, 2022
UNCG and NCAT Joint Programs in Social Work HRSA OWEP Scholars Inaugural Virtual Opioid & Other Substance Use Disorders National Conference: Advancing Racial Equity, Inclusive Practices, and Cultural Humility among Future Behavioral Health Practitioners Feb 23-24, 2022 \ 1-4 pm. Please see the attached brochure for the conference overview, agenda and the registration link.
Dr. Dyson receives Invitation to lead a Teach-In on February 18, 2022 on Anti-Racism in Social Work Education.
The University of South Carolina, College of Social Work has invited Dr. Dyson to host a Teach-In on February 18, 2022. For more information go here.
Constructing Authentic Relationships in Clinical Practice Working at the Intersection of Therapist and Client Identities, key contributor Jay Poole, is now available.
Dr. Jay Poole’s Chapter, The Last Session: Facilitating Positive and Productive Endings in Therapy from the book Constructing Authentic Relationships in Clinical Practice Working at the Intersection of Therapist and Client Identities is now available. Please click here for more information.
Dr. Michelle Vance (JPSW) and Dr. Jeannette Wade (NCAT Sociology) Quoted in Time Magazine’s Article “What We Misunderstand About Suicide Among Black Americans”
Please see article here.
Dr. Carmen Monico’s Dissertation Research Published in Childhood, a Journal of Global Child Research
Dr. Monico got another peer-reviewed article published in 2021: “Implications of irregular transnational adoptions within international standards: A review of intercountry adoption systems and Guatemalan birthmother perspectives.” The article was published in a Special Issue of Childhood titled “Irregularities in Transnational Adoptions and Child Appropriations: Challenges for Reparation Practices.” The article is an original manuscript drawing […]