Retention Efforts Directed to Students of Color in Baccalaureate Social Work Programs

2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugh G. Clark ◽  
Lisa Garza ◽  
Lee Hipple
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Students Of Color ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Social Work Educators ◽  
Perceived Success ◽  
Retention Programs ◽  
Work Programs ◽  
Social Work Programs

Given the increasing diversity of the U. S. population and social work clients, retention of students of color in baccalaureate social work programs is a major issue. This article reports on a two-phase exploratory study that looked at the retention efforts of accredited baccalaureate social work (BSW) programs and their respective universities in one state. The first phase of the study addressed the types of retention efforts being made toward students of color and the perceived success of those efforts. The second phase looked at students' perceptions of the retention efforts made by their university and their BSW program. The findings indicate that retention efforts offered by social work programs are effective in helping retain students of color, although they also indicate that the retention programs are underused. This may indicate the need for social work educators to work to increase awareness of retention efforts in their universities and programs.

The Use of Adjunct Faculty: An Exploratory Study of Eight Social Work Programs

1996 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Waldo C. Klein ◽  
Dan Weisman ◽  
Thomas Edward Smith
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Adjunct Faculty ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Work Programs ◽  
Social Work Programs

Substance Use Among a Sample of BSW Students: An Exploratory Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 361-384
Author(s):  
Patricia Chapman ◽  
Kathi R. Trawver
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
The United States ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Social Work Educators ◽  
Frequency Of Use ◽  
Social Work Programs

This exploratory study used a convenience sample of 792 currently enrolled BSW students drawn from across accredited social work programs within the United States who completed a 60-item electronic survey to identify the occurrence, types, frequency, and severity of their substance use. More than 93% (n=742) of the study participants reported having used alcohol, and 62% (n=445) reported using drugs on one or more occasions. Reported types of use, frequency of use, and severity of use as measured by AUDIT and DAST scores showed BSW students' substance use similar to or above other national samples of college students. Recommendations for future research and implications for social work educators in addressing substance use and stress management and promoting destigmatized help-seeking among their BSW students are discussed.

Foreign-Born Students in Baccalaureate Social Work Programs: Meeting the Challenges

2006 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-38
Author(s):  
Kendra J. Garrett ◽  
W. Randolph Herman
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Community Resources ◽  
Foreign Born ◽  
Refugee Students ◽  
Social Work Educators ◽  
Work Programs ◽  
Social Work Programs ◽  
Immigrant And Refugee ◽  
The Way

As a result of changes made in U.S. immigration policies in 1965, the number of immigrants and refugees entering the country has exploded, and many of them are now enrolled in baccalaureate social work programs. Social work educators have a dual responsibility to provide help and support for these foreign-born students while upholding the standards of the profession and preparing students to pass licensing examinations. Departments must discuss needs, expectations, challenges, and policies regarding academic requirements. Classroom strategies that ensure individual learning styles are enhanced by context-rich classroom exercises, a liberal use of writing, and a sensitive use of paraphrasing and collaborative learning. Advisors need to be aware of community resources available. Institutions should provide language and economic supports and culturally sensitive counseling centers. Baccalaureate social work educators must examine the unjust economic and social policies and lead the way in addressing barriers placed in the way of immigrant and refugee students.

Academic Advising: Strengthening Opportunities for Education

2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-95
Author(s):  
Linda S. Moore ◽  
Tracy J. Dietz ◽  
Gail L. Wallace
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Academic Advising ◽  
Course Selection ◽  
Social Work Educators ◽  
Work Programs ◽  
Social Work Programs

This article discusses advising as a responsibility of social work educators, including the CSWE mandate that advisors be knowledgeable about their programs and be able to provide more than simply course selection. It provides a framework for advising and strategies for developing effective advisement programs in social work programs. It also includes discussion about issues faced in universities where advisement is not always rewarded.

A Practical Guide for Developing Effective Technical Standards in Social Work Programs

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-30
Author(s):  
Marie Huff ◽  
John Hodges
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Technical Standards ◽  
Social Work Educators ◽  
The Social ◽  
History Of ◽  
Work Programs ◽  
Behavioral Attributes ◽  
Social Work Programs ◽  
Work Education

Social work educators are increasingly faced with concerns about students who do not possess the technical standards (basic skills, values, and abilities) of the social work profession. This article discusses the purpose of technical standards, which ensure that social work programs admit, retain, and graduate students who possess the physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral attributes required for success. The history of technical standards, concerns about their use, and the growing need for technical standards are also addressed. Finally, practical advice on developing technical standards for social work education and examples of one university's standards are offered.

scholarly journals Sustaining Trajectories

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 290-310
Author(s):  
Lamont D. Simmons
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Black Male ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Degree Attainment ◽  
Academic Majors ◽  
Social Work Educators ◽  
Social Work Programs ◽  
Social Work Program ◽  
Insight Into

While the literature is replete with studies on persistence among students across academic majors, few studies examine the nature of persistence among Black males enrolled in baccalaureate social work programs. This qualitative study offers some insight into how a sample of four Black male graduates from an accredited baccalaureate social work program persisted toward degree attainment. Three themes emerged from this study: (a) family encouragement and support, (b) sense of belonging, and (c) presence of Black male professors. Findings suggest the need for social work educators to consider programmatic initiatives acknowledging the role of families in persistence efforts, facilitating connectedness, and recruiting Black male professors or other Black male mentors.

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