Meet our new Health and Human Sciences Fall 2021 faculty
The CSU College of Health and Human Sciences is proud to feature our new faculty. Read more about them in their Q & As!
Tag: "School of Social Work"
College of Health and Human Sciences students participate in a range of summer activities
The College of Health and Human Sciences at Colorado State University recognizes several students from the college who completed internships over the summer.
School of Social Work master's student exercises advocacy through restorative justice internship
During her summer internship, MSW student Devin Duncan gained hands-on experience in the field of restorative justice, where she practiced advocacy and equity.
Undergraduate social work program director to retire after 31 years teaching at CSU
Following a long career shaping how social work is taught at Colorado State University, Bachelor of Social Work program director Brenda Miles will retire from CSU at the end of August. Miles has been recognized as a champion and constant source of support and encouragement for her students.
BSW student dedicating studies and career to dismantling oppressive systems
Colorado State University School of Social Work BSW student Riley Smith (they/them/theirs) is pursuing a double major in Social Work and Human Development and Family Studies in order to develop their career path around dismantling oppressive systems.
Addressing barriers to nature-based therapy for adolescent mental health
MSW/MPH student Laura Landrum believes outdoor recreation has unique therapeutic benefits, and she wanted her master's program to suit her particular interests. Read more in our interview with Landrum about her experiences in the Master of Social Work/Master of Public Health Dual Degree program.
Teaching anti-oppressive social work practice for Colorado children, youth, and families
Chris French is advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in child protection workforce training as a concentration-year master's student in Colorado State University's School of Social Work. Read more in our interview with French about his experiences in CSU's Distance Master of Social Work program.
Survey: Significant percentage of Colorado K-12 students disengaged after going remote
A survey of Colorado mental health professionals in K-12 schools shows that more than 25% of their students became disengaged when they shifted to remote learning due to COVID-19 – and most of those were low-income students or students of color.
CSU social work researchers address rights, policies, well-being among immigrants in the U.S.
Combined with existing barriers to citizenship, attitudes towards immigrants can negatively impact their overall well-being, says Assistant Professor Elizabeth Kiehne, who is leading two community-based participatory action research studies that aim to impact macro-oriented social work practice.
Young Alumni Q & A: Shelbie Engelking advocates for older adults in Colorado
Shelbie Engelking is the State PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Ombudsman in Colorado. Engelking is a Colorado native and has bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Social Work, and a master’s degree in Social Work from Colorado State University. Learn more about her experiences after graduating from CSU.