Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Global Practice
We seek to advance the inclusion of social work's ethical responsibility to their clients by increasing awareness around cultural competency, social diversity and social justice. We provide opportunities for faculty and students to research and address social work practice pedagogy around these issues that are prevalent among the individuals, families, and communities we serve.
- Dr. Boddie: Professor awarded grant to support ethnographic research in today’s African American church
- Dr. Polson: Worshipping across the color lines
- Dr. Lemmons: Game Changers: A Critical Race Theory Analysis of the Economic, Social, and Political Factors Impacting Black Fatherhood and Family Formation
- Dr. Polson: Effects of Worshipping in Multi-ethnic Congregations on Whites
- Dr. Boddie: Racial / Ethnic Socialization and Faith: Essential Ingredients for Achieving Liberation and Empowerment among African American Youth
- Dr. Lemmons: Exploring the Multiple Determinants of Discipline & Monitoring Among Non-Resident African American Fathers
- PhD Student Veronica Timbers & Dr. Yancey: A Christian Trans-Affirming Perspective on Changes to the Patient and Affordable Care Act: Theological and Practical Implications for Social Workers of Faith
- Dr. Dickey: Video Lecture: Saviors or Servants?: Listening to Kenyan Experiences of Missionaries and Volunteers