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.
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.
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.
Read about our outstanding graduates from each department and how they have made their mark at CSU's College of Health and Human Sciences. Congratulations to our graduates!
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.
Outstanding School of Social grad Lara Arndt relied on the support of faculty and nonprofit systems, as well as her own perseverance to complete her degree at Colorado State University.
Making a positive impact in peoples’ lives is what students in the School of Social Work at Colorado State University do best. This spring semester, four students completed their sophomore practicum at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, where they were matched with a mentee and met weekly within pandemic guidelines.
Every year, Colorado State University recognizes the accomplishments of its faculty, staff, and students at the Celebrate! CSU Awards, as well as those marking service milestones.
Colorado State University School of Social Work doctoral student Shivani Kaushik has been selected to receive a fellowship from the office of CSU’s Vice President for Research, to support excellence in graduate research and promote interdisciplinary work across campus.
Using social work research to advance equity in social work practice is a passion for CSU Master of Social Work graduate Sarah Grace Hafen (she/her). Hafen is the recipient of CSU's College of Health and Human Sciences Research Day award for Equity and Social Justice Category-Distinction in Graduate Research, as well as the CHHS Graduate Student Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award.