The Post-Standard and InterFaith Works of CNY coordinates a regular feature for its audiences entitled, Daily Inspiration. Dr. Keith Alford, associate professor of social work and member of the InterFaith Works Board of Directors, authored several inspirations in February, including a feature on February 8 where he reflects on stories of survival, hard times, triumph, happiness, and achievement through the pictures and captions in his family’s albums. Alford says, “we honor the diversity of our nation in recognizing February as Black History Month,” and references poet laureate Maya Angelou’s insights on the importance of knowing and making history.
A unique opportunity for Syracuse University Advanced Standing MSW students interested in working with veterans and their families is now available. Awardees will receive enriched education and training in evidence-based interventions, trauma recovery, cultural competence and interprofessional practice.
Last fall, Social Work Degree Guide published a listing of its “30 Most Influential Social Workers Alive Today.” Falk College Associate Professor of Social Work, Keith A. Alford, Ph.D., A.C.S.W., was listed ninth on this compilation that includes educators, activists, authors, and public servants. The magazine, which provides information and guidance on social work education and careers, described the honorees as “experts who instigate awareness and advocate for those affected by social disadvantage, such as poverty, abuse, illness, disability, or social injustice.” Alford is an educator who teaches undergraduate and graduate-level courses at Syracuse University in human diversity, social work…
Faculty, staff, students available to talk about programs, coursework, student life Syracuse University faculty, staff and current students will welcome potential graduate students interested in the Falk College’s graduate programs in child and family studies, public health, marriage and family therapy, nutrition science, social work andsport management during a special Fall Information Session for graduate studies on Saturday, November 15. The presentation begins at 10:00 a.m. in the Shaffer Art Building, Shemin Auditorium. Detailed information will be provided on graduate programs in child and family studies (MA, MS, Ph.D.), child and family health (MS), marriage and family therapy (MA), social…
Alejandro Garcia, Ph.D., was honored recently with the State Society on Aging of New York’s (SSANY) 2014 Advocate for Older Adults Award. The Advocate for Older Adults Award recognizes a record of planning, policy development and advocacy work. Garcia, who currently holds the position of professor of social work in the Falk College at Syracuse University where he has taught in the areas of gerontology, social policy, and human diversity for 35 years, was nominated by Maria Brown, Ph.D., LMSW, a member of the Board of Directors for SSANY who also accepted the honor on his behalf at the Society’s…
On November 10, students in Syracuse University’s School of Social Work in the Falk College explored the implications of policy changes for social workers and other health professionals as New York State moves forward with reforming its behavioral health system. The 16th Annual James L. Stone Legislative Policy Symposium, entitled “Serving Adults with Severe Mental Illnesses: Will New York State Get It Right?”, offered a day-long interaction connecting students with the first-hand expertise of faculty, agency leaders, government officials and human services practitioners on the future of community-based care for adults with severe mental illnesses. The day-long event, held at…
by Samantha Maristany Social Work Major, Class of 2015 My name is Samantha Maristany and I am from the beautiful state of Maine. Syracuse University was my dream college and I feel blessed that I have been able to spend the past four years of my life here. From the moment I took a college tour, I knew that Syracuse was where I wanted to be. This is my final year at Syracuse University and thinking about my time here, quickly coming to an end, truly pains me. All that I have participated in, all the activities I have done,…
Honor focuses on retention, graduation and career placement Recently released results published in USA Today, based on data from College Factual’s outcome-based higher education rankings for 2015, have ranked Syracuse University’s School of Social Work in the Falk College eighth out of 332 programs studied. Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Syracuse University’s undergraduate program in social work prepares students to meet the needs of diverse populations in areas including child welfare, substance abuse counseling, health care, public policy, industry and business, school social work, gerontology and mental health services. “We are particularly pleased because our ranking…
by Ellen deLara, Ph.D., M.S.W., Associate Professor, Syracuse University School of Social Work, Falk College Bullying, with all of its concomitant forms, such as hazing and sexual harassment, is a global problem. With severe impacts on lifelong development and mental health, finding a way to prevent bullying is a major public health concern. Far more prevalent than we once believed, bullying occurs in vivo in our schools and via cyberspace on an around-the-clock basis. It is experienced by virtually every student as witness, target, or perpetrator. Many students experience it in all three forms. Bullying includes instances of emotional, psychological,…
What leads a person to become a bully? Is sports more or less a breeding ground for bullies than other avenues in life? If so, why? If less, why? Those were just some of the questions on the minds of listeners and panel moderators on the September 17 edition of HWTP Sports Talk Radio, a New York City-based weekly sports talk radio show. Associate professor of social work, Ellen deLara, and Falk Endowed Professor of Sport Management, Rick Burton, were the featured guest expert panelists for this roundtable discussion. Prof. deLara is internationally recognized for her expertise in the areas…
