I hope this message finds you WELL.
It is hard to believe that it was a little more than one year ago that we launched SWAA. In the time since the launch, we continue to grapple with the impacts of evolving social conditions. Humanitarian crises, inflation, and justice issues persist, greatly affecting society. Against this backdrop, the College of Social Work (CoSW) has continued to actualize our mission. We appreciate the dedicated work of SWAA in supporting CoSW students and achieving notable milestones.
In 2024, while engaging alumni informed by results from our 2023 Alumni Engagement Survey, we will maintain our resolve in adhering to our core priorities:
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- We will continue to focus on conceptualizing and delivering an accessible, world-class social work education.
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We will continue to actively foster a culture of support.
- We will continue to show appreciation for our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and supporters, specifically, and for social work professionals, more broadly.
- We will continue to conduct and strategically disseminate research aimed at improving the well-being of individuals, groups, and communities.
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Without question, adeptly actualizing these priorities will be challenging. We will undoubtedly need your help. I look forward to connecting with you about several exciting announcements and new ways for you to be involved with CoSW.
As always, I welcome your input and offer my support. If there is anything that I can do for you, please email me at Justin.Miller1@uky.edu (with copy to Xana.Plum@uky.edu). Or, you can reach me by phone at (859) 257-5740.
Be well, diligent with your self-care, and always remember:
SOCIAL WORK WAS BUILT FOR THIS.
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Dr. Justin "Jay" Miller, PhD, MSW, CSW
Dean & Dorothy Miller Research Professor | Director, Self-Care Lab
College of Social Work
Acting Director | UKONLINE University of Kentucky
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Recipient of the Lyman T. Johnson
Torch of Excellence Award |
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Machinga-Asaolu
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Recipient of the Lyman T. Johnson
Torch Bearer Award
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SWAA hosted in-person and virtual
homecoming celebrations in October 2023!
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SWAA Awards Presented at College of Social Work Annual Recognition Event |
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| Participants completed a screener and submitted a plan to meet their self-care goals to create more space for self-care in their daily lives. Stay tuned for the next challenge!
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The College of Social Work celebrated August and December graduates at the UK Alumni Association's Grad Gathering and a Graduation Celebration on December 15th.
Congratulations to these graduates, and welcome to membership in SWAA!
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Addressing Grand Challenges at CSWE 2023
Annual Program Meeting |
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Faculty, staff and students conducted more than 20 juried presentations during CSWE APM.
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Kotomi Yokokura Recognized with Community Partnership Action Award. |
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Dean Miller Receives Distinguished Recent Contributions to Social Work Education Award. |
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Through rigorous research, excellence in instruction, and steadfast service, the CoSW works to improve the human condition. Always, in all ways. If you are interested in working with us, check out our open positions below!
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Is your organization interested in potentially hosting College of Social Work students for their field internships? If yes, please email us at coswfield@uky.edu.
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Sherry Bithell, MSW 2023
Sherry became a LMSW and works at Ashley Addiction Treatment in a newly created position as the intensive outpatient program (IOP) virtual therapist.
Allison Hyden, MSW 2023
Allison is pursuing their LCSW and began working as a Program Director/Therapist for an IOP behavioral health program for older adults.
Micah Kilgore, MSW 2023
Micah began working as a school social worker for elementary and middle school students.
Youlanda Mason, BASW 2019 and MSW 2021
Youlanda became a LCSW and works as Clinical Director of a growing translational living facility. Youlanda has also published a book, “Sister, Sometimes.”
Patricia Patterson Givens, BASW 1953
Patricia lived in Japan for several years while her husband served in the U.S. Diplomatic Corps at the American Embassy. Upon returning to the United States, she became President of the Washington/Tokyo Women’s Club, worked as the Executive Director of the Japan Society of Boston, and served as Director of Asian Affairs for the Massachusetts Office of International Trade. In 1992, Patricia received the Imperial Decoration Order of the Sacred Treasure from the Government of Japan.
Marilyn Sails, MSW 2015 and DSW 2022
Marilyn started a non-profit organization called “Basix6 Homeless Outreach” which provides basic needs for those who are considered unsheltered, such as hygiene kits, non-perishable food supplies and clothing.
Deborah Weber, MSW 1994
Deborah currently provides mental health counseling services for rural Kentucky counties. Previously, Deborah had a variety of other roles including serving as a frontline social worker in public health, providing trauma and oncology care in hospitals, and facilitating and developing programs such as Hospice of Hope and a local CASA program.
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We want your feedback!
Complete this brief survey about the Winter 2024 SWAA Newsletter for a chance to receive CoSW swag!
Deadline to enter is February 2
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