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BARRY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK agencies where students cur- rently do field placements, as well as the school’s faculty, leadership and preparedness. “In our opinion, the self-study report and its documentation were among the best prepared and executed reports we have seen,” said CSWE site visit chair, Dr. Peter Vaughan and site team member, Marjorie Ziefert. Both the undergraduate and graduate programs will next be reviewed for reaccreditation in 2017. Currently, Barry Univer- sity’s School of Social Work serves more than 360 students, with 40 enrolled in the bachelor’s, and 312 enrolled in the master’s pro- gram and 11 studying towards their doctorate. February concluding the CSWE reaccreditation process, which included an on-campus site team review in October 2008. While on campus, CSWE repre- sentatives met with faculty, students, field educators and curriculum committees, as well as university administrators. When releasing their findings, they were particularly im- pressed with the programs’ diversity, citing “the diversity of the students and faculty, and the manner in which the pro- gram uses the interconnectivity of diverse circumstances of birth, race, ethnicity and na- tional origin to fashion and aca- demic and field curriculum that meets the social service delivery of South Florida and this na- tion.” Their observations are backed up in report statistics, with only 21 percent of BSW students and 28 percent of MSW students reporting as White, Non- Hispanic. Barry University is consistently ranked for diversity among publications such as U.S. News and World Report and Diverse Issues in Higher Educa- tion magazine. In addition to the programs’ diversity, CSWE representatives also commented on the relation- ships the school has built with the more than 300 community PERFECT REACCREDITATION! by Julianna Klose MEET THE SSW STUDENT ASSOCIATION OFFICERS 2 ALUMNI NEWS 4 ABC DIRECTOR HONORED 4 MSW STUDENT PROFILES 5 FIELD EDUCATOR SEMINAR AND SW CAREER FESTIVAL 6 LOBBY DAY 7 PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE 8 Inside this issue: April 2009 Volume 1, Issue 2 KNOWLEDGE ~ TRUTH ~ SERVICE ~ SOCIAL JUSTICE SOCIAL WORK COMPASS With its second consecutive perfect score, Barry Univer- sity’s School of Social Work was recently reaccredited through 2017 by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The Commission on Accredita- tion granted both the under- graduate and graduate degree perfect reaccreditation, with no requirements for further follow-up or reports. It is the second such score for the School of Social Work, earning their first perfect score for initial accreditation of the bachelor’s program, and reac- creditation for their master’s program in 2003. Nationally, such a score is rare, and be- comes even less frequent when received for two reviews in a row. “Over the years some of the greatest scholars and educa- tors in social work theory and practice have been faculty members and contributed to the development of the sophis- ticated and progressive curricu- lums of the school’s bachelor’s and master’s programs,” said Dr. Debra McPhee, dean of the School of Social Work. “Our recent perfect review reaffirms the outstanding job our pre- sent faculty do in carrying on the school’s 45-year legacy for quality professional education” The findings were released in February concluding the CSWE PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE PICTORIAL 10 FACULTY SPOTLIGHT DR. BRETT ENGLE 11 FACUTLY SPOTLIGHT DR. ASHLEY AUSTIN 11 FACULTY SPOTLIGHT DR. MARK SMITH 12 DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE 12 SOCIAL WORKER OF THE YEAR DR. MITCH ROSENWALD 13 CALLING ALL ALUMNI 13

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B A R RY U N I V E R S I T Y S C H O O L O F S O C I A L W O R K

agencies where students cur-rently do field placements, as well as the school’s faculty, leadership a n d p r e p a r e d n e s s . “In our opinion, the self-study report and its documentation were among the best prepared and executed reports we have seen,” said CSWE site visit chair, Dr. Peter Vaughan and site team member, Marjorie Ziefert. Both the undergraduate and graduate programs will next be reviewed for reaccreditation in 2017. Currently, Barry Univer-sity’s School of Social Work serves more than 360 students, with 40 enrolled in the bachelor’s, and 312 enrolled in the master’s pro-gram and 11 studying towards their doctorate.

February concluding the CSWE reaccreditation process, which included an on-campus site team review in October 2008. While on campus, CSWE repre-sentatives met with faculty, students, field educators and curriculum committees, as well as university administrators. When releasing their findings, they were particularly im-pressed with the programs’ diversity, citing “the diversity of the students and faculty, and the manner in which the pro-gram uses the interconnectivity of diverse circumstances of birth, race, ethnicity and na-tional origin to fashion and aca-demic and field curriculum that meets the social service delivery of South Florida and this na-tion.”

Their observations are backed up in report statistics, with only 21 percent of BSW students and 28 percent of MSW students reporting as White, Non-Hispanic. Barry University is consistently ranked for diversity among publications such as U.S. News and World Report and Diverse Issues in Higher Educa-t i o n m a g a z i n e . In addition to the programs’ diversity, CSWE representatives also commented on the relation-ships the school has built with the more than 300 community

PERFECT REACCREDITATION! by Julianna Klose

MEET THE SSW STUDENT ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

2

ALUMNI NEWS 4

ABC DIRECTOR HONORED 4

MSW STUDENT PROFILES 5

FIELD EDUCATOR SEMINAR AND SW CAREER FESTIVAL

6

LOBBY DAY 7

PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE 8

Inside this issue:

April 2009 Volume 1, Issue 2

KNOWLEDGE ~ TRUTH ~ SERVICE ~ SOCIAL JUSTICE

SOCIAL WORK COMPASS

With its second consecutive perfect score, Barry Univer-sity’s School of Social Work was recently reaccredited through 2017 by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The Commission on Accredita-tion granted both the under-graduate and graduate degree perfect reaccreditation, with no requirements for further follow-up or reports. It is the second such score for the School of Social Work, earning their first perfect score for initial accreditation of the bachelor’s program, and reac-creditation for their master’s program in 2003. Nationally, such a score is rare, and be-comes even less frequent when received for two reviews in a row.

“Over the years some of the greatest scholars and educa-tors in social work theory and practice have been faculty members and contributed to the development of the sophis-ticated and progressive curricu-lums of the school’s bachelor’s and master’s programs,” said Dr. Debra McPhee, dean of the School of Social Work. “Our recent perfect review reaffirms the outstanding job our pre-sent faculty do in carrying on the school’s 45-year legacy for quality professional education” The findings were released in February concluding the CSWE

PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE PICTORIAL

10

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT DR. BRETT ENGLE

11

FACUTLY SPOTLIGHT DR. ASHLEY AUSTIN

11

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT DR. MARK SMITH

12

DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

12

SOCIAL WORKER OF THE YEAR DR. MITCH ROSENWALD

13

CALLING ALL ALUMNI 13

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My name is Shelly Wogerman I am junior in the BSW pro-gram and the President of the organization. I am thank-ful for being involved in the SSWA because it has pro-vided with the opportunity to learn to be assertive and hone my leadership abilities. Being involved in the SSWA has proven be one of the highlights of my academic career.

Hello, I am Chantel Copeland and I am the secretary of the SSWA. I am a junior in the Bachelor of Social Work Program. I feel that it is important to be involved in the SSWA because it helps us to be a family and it serves as a wonderful sup-port system for the School of Social Work students. I love that the students in the SSWA are always eager to help and are always involved. The SSWA has taught me that it is okay to receive help from others; it is only then that you truly learn the skill of the social work profession.

MEET THE STUDENT SOCIAL WORK ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

Chantel Copeland Adriana Beaput

Amanda Mor Shannon-Colleen My name is Amanda Gabriella Mor. I am currently a Co-Vice President of the SSWA and a senior in the Bachelors in So-cial Work Program. I became involved in the SSWA to be a part of integration of BSW and MSW Student Associations and creating a greater sense of unity among the Barry Com-munity.

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Social Work Compass Volume 1,

Shelly Wogerman-President

Vice Presidents

Secretary Treasurer

Adriana Beaput is a Freshman with a Double Major in Music and Social Work as well as a Double Minor in Sociology and Business. She is cur-rently active as the treasurer of the Student Social Work Association. She believes that Social Work is a growing profession, as well as a much needed profession in order to achieve the betterment of today's Society. So that all Americans have access to the American Dream.

My name is Shannon Leith and I am a MSW Foundation Year student. I have had the honor this semester of being the Co-Vice President of the SSWA. It was important for me to join this organization to act as a voice for the MSW students. I feel I have had the opportunity to accomplish this through fundraising and advocacy.

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My name is Tina Greene and I am a junior in the Social Work Program.

I believe that it is important to be involved in the SSWA because this organizations is involved in issues that relate to my career choice. I love being apart of this group be-cause it has brought me closer to my fellow students and community. The SSWA has taught me that stu-dents from different backgrounds can come together to serve one positive purpose.

My name is Princess Saunders I am currently the historian for the SSWA. I graduated from Miami Dade College with Associates Degree and began this fall as a junior in the BSW pro-gram. I enjoy being able to network with various community organiza-tions and members.

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MEET THE STUDENT SOCIAL WORK ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

Historians

Princess Saunders Mildred Petit

Tina Greene– Chair of Fundraising Committee

My name is Mildred Petit. I am one of the historians of the SSWA. I am currently a freshman in the Bachelor's in Social Work program. I enjoy being part of the SSWA because it gives me the chance to get to know and connect with my fellow SW students.

LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

Elections of New Officers

for

2009-2010 Academic Year

will be held on

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Riley Student Center

12:45p

ALL WELCOME!

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local social service agencies in order to help people in South Dade com-munities . Children living in the Homestead and Florida City areas participate in cul-tural and educational activities such as summer camps, pottery classes and tutoring throughout the year thanks to the help provided from many groups and businesses who offer their services. Adults and the elderly are also offered guidance in looking for help with college, finding a job or with health concerns. Majka and Cabrera have worked tirelessly on projects and referrals together to network, share informa-tion and find the services that need

Two members of Barry's family were recognized recently by WeCare of South Dade, Inc. for their continuous advocacy efforts. College of Health Science, nursing professor, Gene Majka and Maritza Cabrera, program director for the Academy for Better Communities in the School of Social Work, were both honored with the WeCare Award for their services to the insti-tution WeCare of South Dade began as a “community organizing model” that brings together representatives from

to be delivered to individuals of all ages living in South Dade. Through their help, other faculty members have chimed in as well to help with mediation and prevention programs. Dr. Claudette Spalding, Associate Dean for the Division of Nursing noted both Majka and Cabrera’s spirit of “collaboration, dependability and exemplary leadership,” while Dr. Debra McPhee, Dean for the School of Social Work, praised the pair’s skill and commitment in carrying out the University’s mission of education and service.

ALUMNI NEWS John Sutherland-2000

Maritza Cabrera Honored by Julianna Klose

ALUMNI NEWS Tanya Ivy– 2004 sionals, proletarians, and others who share a commitment to making a difference in the lives of young peo-ple. The National Black Child Devel-opment Institute has been steadfast in its mission to improve and protect the lives of children. Along with the affiliate network composed of volun-teers from across the nation, we have worked to improve child wel-fare services, make universal early care and education a reality, build family support services, press for educational reform and provide vital information on children's health. It is critical that we continue to dedicate ourselves to giving every child a

chance. We believe that such a vision should recognize the pivotal role that all members of our community must play if equity and access are to be-come a reality for our children. Pre-paring our children to function in a global society where having access to the latest technology is considered the norm makes education extremely critical to our future work. Our chil-dren are the promise of the future, our hope for a better tomorrow. For more information about NBCDI go to www.nbcdi.org To be part of the NBCDI Interest Group Tanya Ivy at [email protected] for more infor-mation.

Tanya Ivy, MSW is a 2004 Graduate of the School of Social Work. In her spare time she is the President of the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI); Interest Group of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. NBCDI, is a National Organization out of Wash-ington, DC which is represented by affiliate chapters that provide direct services at the community level. NBCDI's nationwide affiliate network is a dynamic and geographically diverse force of dedicated volunteers located in urban and rural areas and on college campuses across the country. They are parents, profes-

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I came to social work after a long career as a medical soldier, work-ing in military emergency rooms in the US and Europe. After retire-ment in 1983 I tried continuation with my BSN at UVA but had to quit for economic reasons. I en-tered the real estate business where I stayed until the banking crisis of 1989, when I returned to nursing in the civilian sector. I worked as an agency nurse in vari-ous medical, surgical, and coronary intensive care units while also responding to national calls from the American Red Cross Disaster Services. In all I served on 20 3-week disaster operations across the country during a 10 year pe-riod. it was during a disaster opera-tion of the Ohio River flooding

when I had an Air Force social worker on loan to my section. As usual I served as the Family Service Coordi-nator in a Disaster Service Center. While this social worker was assigned to the mental health section she saw how busy my section was and asked if she could work with me. At the end of the week she suggested I go to social work school, and that is what I did in the fall of the same year.

My work with the VA, both in Florida and here in Monterey, CA, had been with combat veterans who suffer from the emotional effects of their wartime experiences. Sometimes they have delayed onset PTSD, that is, a PTSD that has not presented for many years.

Most times, however, these soldiers have overt PTSD which has contrib-uted to significant occupational and social disability.

Editor’s Note: After many years of service as a social worker to combat veterans and their families, John is “giving it all up, and moving to Costa Rica for [his] retirement!” We wish him all the best!

College of Health Science, nursing

professor, Gene Majka and Maritza

Cabrera, program director for

the Academy for Better Commu-

nities in the School of Social

Work, both received awards from

WeCare of South Dade for their ser-

vices to the institution.

Unfortunately, due to John sun-

bathing on a Costa Rican beach,

we were unable to get a picture!

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Jennifer Keast is a recent graduate of Barry University’s School of Social Work, achiev-ing the Master of Social Work degree as a participant of the Palm Beach Gardens, Part-Time program. After moving to Florida in 2004, Ms. Keast had finished her undergradu-ate education, but was in search of an avenue to meet her professional goal of be-coming a social work profes-sional. Pleasantly surprised by Barry’s part-time program, Ms. Keast found that she was able to maintain employment

and meet the requirements of the classroom. Her field education opportunities were both life-changing experi-ences as Ms. Keast was intro-duced to the systematic pro-vision of community mental health services. This expo-sure, coupled with class in-struction in policy, practice, and research methodology piqued Ms. Keast’s interest in pursuing a career in social science research.

Recently, Ms. Keast has ac-cepted an offer to attend Virginia Commonwealth Uni-

versity’s School of Social Work, located in Richmond, VA, and pursue a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Social Work. In addi-tion, Ms. Keast was awarded a Graduate Assistantship, living stipend, and out-of-state tui-tion funding. Focused on a sys-tems-approach to social work, Ms. Keast is also interested in advocacy and lobbying activi-ties to promote the general welfare of those living with mental illness. She is excited to live in the capitol of the Com-monwealth of Virginia and to reside near the nation’s Capi-tol.

MSW STUDENT PROFILE Jennifer Keast

MSW STUDENT PROFILE Mark Driver to human capital perform-ance, and he hopes to incor-porate the three in the fu-ture into a better employ-ment model for social work professionals.

Mark also has recently be-gun hosting “Driving For Change”, a Social Work Ra-dio program for the Barry University radio station (WBRY AM 1640). The show airs Friday evenings from 7p-8p and focuses on a number of topics pertinent to the South Florida community and the world at large. Those who want to listen but who are off campus can listen via the internet at w w w . b a r r y . e d u /radiostation. The show also encourages listeners to dial into the show at 305-899-3463 to voice their opinions

or ask questions of the various social work ex-perts he will have on the show with him.

Mark is currently doing his field placement at Sunny Days Community Mental Health Center where he is gaining invaluable experi-ence as a group worker for clients with a variety of challenges, such as schizo-phrenia, depression, and bi-polar disorder. As a Barry University MSW stu-

Mark Driver is currently a MSW student at Barry Uni-versity’s Miami Shore Cam-pus and he is scheduled to graduate with his MSW degree in August 2009.

Born in Chicago, Mark has known South Florida as his home since he moved here in 1997. Balancing school, family (he is a father of 3 daughters; Brittani, Erika, and Symone) and his ca-reer as a Global Recruiting Manager for Neoris, an IT Consulting company, has been challenging for him as he is required to travel periodically to Mexico, Spain, and South America. Being in the corporate world has also given Mark a unique perspective on social work, metrics, and benchmarking as it relates

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dent, Mark feels he owes it to the school, as well as his fellow stu-dents and professors to dedicate and engage himself fully in class, as well as his field place-ments, as he strives to give a voice to those who cannot or are un-able to speak for them-selves.

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Field Educators Seminar March 20, 2009

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SOCIAL WORK

CAREER FESTIVAL

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I definitely loved Lobby Day.

It gave us a chance to bond

with our peers as well as

share a memorable experi-

ence together. I enjoyed

meeting with the Representa-

tives and their aides who

even took the time to explain

the process of hearing a bill in

both houses. I also thought

Tallahassee was beautiful and

really enjoyed being away

from the city.

- Stacia March, student

BARRY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK STUDENTS RULE LOBBY DAY!

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Representative Richard Steinburg

Representative Yolly Roberson

Jim Akin, NASW Florida Chapter Executive Director

The State Capital was dominated by over 600 social work students and faculty from all over the state on March 30 and 31, 2009! BUSSW students were there proudly representing our school and they did us proud! 47 students and faculty attended this year and we can’t wait for 2010!

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With 225 helping profession-als present, the 16th Annual Barry University School of Social Work Professional Con-ference “And Justice for All: Challenges and Opportunities in Professional Practice” pro-vided a stimulating and thought-provoking day on March 13, 2009 for the South Florida professional commu-nity. Participants included social workers, social service providers, agency administra-tors, and students not only

from the School of Social Work at Barry, but from other local Universities, including the Bahamas. One of them aptly remarked that “energy vibrated throughout the room!”

The all day event began with a provocative and heart wrenching audio-visual mon-tage depicting various life conditions being faced by vulnerable populations both locally and globally. “Unveiled Journeys” left participants

with the question, “Can we make a difference?” in the midst of the magnitude of social justice issues. “YES WE CAN!”

During the afternoon, partici-pants had the opportunity to attend two of 16 outstanding workshops addressing issues of social justice from a prac-tice perspective. Several of the topics included: Ethical Decision Making, Hospice Services, Justice for Veterans, Sexual Violence against

―...And Justice For All…‖ by Pam Millenbach

Government Affairs and Spe-cial Projects of the National Association of Social Workers Florida Chapter, addressing the connection between pub-lic policy and practice. Finally, Phyllis Scott, Ph.D., Associate Dean of the School of Social Work, made a passionate challenge to the participants to take all that they had heard throughout the day and to use their power to

effectively make an impact on shaping the political agenda toward a just society. A standing ovation rang throughout the room!

Women, Working with Older Persons, Oppression in the Farmworker Community, Practice with Adolescents, Parent Advocacy, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment, Working with Persons with Developmental Disabilities, Influencing Social Welfare Policy, and Compas-sion Fatigue. The day con-cluded with a presentation by Johanna Byrd, Director of

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Pam Millenbach, Faculty and Chairper-son of 2009 Professional Conference

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The Keynote Speaker for our professional conference this year was, Janet L. Finn, Ph.D., from The University of Mon-tana School of Social Work and author of two highly ac-claimed textbooks, including “Just Practice: A Social Justice Approach to Social Work” and numerous articles in so-cial work, anthropology, and women’s studies, spent the morning exploring the value of social justice and translat-ing this value into action. Her

presentation, “Social Justice and the Helping Professions: Manifesting the Promise in Practice,” developed essen-tial Themes (Meaning, Con-text, Power, History, and Pos-sibility) and Processes (Engagement, Teaching/Learning, Action, Accompani-ment, Evaluation, Critical Reflection, and Celebration) of “Just Practice.”

All participants were in-trigued with her outstanding

scholarship, enthusiasm, and commitment to socially just practice.

of many issues important to

our profession and the clients

we serve, including social

work title protection, remov-

ing the ban on homosexual

adoption, supporting health

care and mental health care

for all, and spreading the

word to elected officials, the

media, and the public about

the invaluable work that so-

cial workers are doing

across Florida. . My role is

usually to coordinate the

I was called to the social

work profession because of

the values of diversity and

social justice. Going through

school, I was one of those

odd social work students

who had no interest in seeing

clients one-on-one, and was

excited by taking classes on

policy and administration.

Fortunately, I found a

home at NASW. Over the

past eleven years, I have had

the opportunity to be a part

grassroots efforts of the ap-

proximately 6000 NASW

members in Florida, and I

owe our members gratitude

f o r t h e s t r i de s we

have made. There is

much more to be done, and I

look forward to continuing

the fight!

We extend our gratitude to Johanna for her support and leadership with

Lobby Day training and planning!

Dr. Janet Finn by Pam Millenbach

Johanna Byrd—NASW Comes to BUSSW

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Faculty members Dr. Shelley Craig, Pam Millenbach and Adminis-trative Assistant, Mary Consuegra (middle) worked tirelessly to

make the 2009 conference “...And Justice For All” a stellar success!

PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Ruth Annunziato Claudia Calabrese Shelly Craig

Laura Farley Sharon Katz Doles Jadotte

Pam Millenbach Eloisa Roses Ramos Victor Tejera

Liz Valdez Laurie-Anne Walton

Our thanks to all of the committee members whose hard work helped to make the conference such as success!

Special thanks to Mary Consuegra, Susan Gray, Sarah Lewis, Phyllis Scott, and Joanne Whelley for the generous support given

to the planning.

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Faculty, Alumni, Field Educators and Students enjoying the 2009 Professional Conference

“...And Justice For All ”

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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Dr. Brett Engle

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Dr. Ashley Austin

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Bill Miller describes Motivational Interviewing (MI) as a person-centered, goal oriented method of communication designed to elicit and strengthen intrinsic motivation for positive change. MI has been used to address a wide range of health risk and other problem behaviors, includ-ing substance abuse and to improve diet, exercise, and treatment adher-ence. MI has been evaluated in over 100 clinical trials and 800 journal articles. The National Institute of Drug Abuse, National Institute of Alco-holism and Alcohol Abuse, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Center for Substance Abuse Treatment all rec-ognize MI as an evidence-based intervention approach. Bretton Engle is an Assistant Professor at the Barry University School of

Social Work and teaches a number of clinical practice courses. He re-

ceived his PhD from Florida International University where he conducted

a process study (NIH; 1 F31 DA 020233-01A1) on MI-based therapist and

client language constructs as predictors of adolescent substance abuse

group treatment outcomes. He is a member of the Motivational Inter-

viewing Network of Trainers and regularly conducts MI workshops. Re-

cently the Academy for Better Communities invited Dr. Engle to present

at Barry for a group of students and individuals from the community that

included mental health providers, law enforcement and health care

workers.

Profile

Professor Austin joined the Barry University School of Social Work Faculty in 2008. She teaches courses spanning the social work curriculum including Social Work Practice, Research and Policy courses. She received her B.S. in psychology from the University of Florida, and her M.S.W. and Ph.D. from Florida International University. Dr. Austin’s post-M.S.W. practice experi-ences consist primarily of working with vulnerable youth and families in South Florida, California, and rural Arizona. Through her work with youth and families in home- and school-based programs, she witnessed the importance of service delivery sys-tems that strive to eliminate barriers to treatment for vulnerable clients. Her research interests focus on child and adolescent treatment, with a particular emphasis on addressing disparities in treatment for vulnerable subgroups of youth. Dr. Austin’s publications are concentrated in areas of adolescent substance abuse, motivationally-based interventions, evidence-based practice and racial/ethnic treatment disparities in treatment dropout. Dr. Austin was a recipient of the 2008 National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Early Career Social Work Research Mentoring Initiative Award.

Teaching Philosophy Professor Austin’s approach to teaching is to create an environment which engages students in the learning process and stimu-lates passion for the field of social work. She strives to facilitate student learning that goes far beyond listening and remem-bering, instead encouraging higher-order thinking that includes critically evaluating social work knowledge, as well as one’s own preconceived ideas and attitudes. Her teaching style developed out of her experiences as practitioner and researcher and emphasizes: self inquiry, sharing and reflecting on how personal experiences influence social work practice; critical thinking; parallel process between instructor-student and practitioner-client; and learning as a life-long goal.

We welcome Dr. Engle and Dr. Austin to our School of Social Work faculty!

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Students and Faculty speak out about diversity and social justice

in social work practice!

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT Dr. Mark Smith

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Special thanks to Gennessy Martinez, Merry Marcelin and Gustavo Moron for facilitating the

“Diversity” discussion with their peers!

Mark Smith joined the Barry Uni-versity School of Social Work fac-ulty in 1997 while pursuing his doctorate in Social Work Educa-tion. He completed his PhD in 2006 with a dissertation that described the successful development and testing of a new assessment instru-ment for measuring resiliency in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans-gender persons.

Professor Smith’s teaching efforts primarily focus on clinical social work practice, social welfare pol-icy, and various elective courses. His scholarly interests include emerging 21st century clinical prac-tices (especially narrative and con-structivist approaches), resiliency studies and practice, social work and spirituality, group work, par-ticipant qualitative research, disas-ter response and recovery, gender and sexual identities, and queer youth.

Born and raised in rural upstate South Carolina, he taught elemen-tary school, and eventually earned

Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, taught elemen-tary school, and eventually started his own child-development center/pre-school which he owned and operated for 11 years.

His interests in childhood develop-ment, mental health, and family ther-apy led him to earn a MSW from San Francisco State University. He became the clinical coordinator of a Bay Area psychiatric hospital’s children’s unit. It was also during this time that his inter-est and work in HIV/AIDS behavioral health and hospice counseling began. Later, he moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina to develop inpatient / outpatient / and community care coor-dination for Bowman Gray School of Medicine’s infection disease depart-ment.

In North Carolina he began providing group counseling for “Triad Youth,” the local organization for gay youth. Currently he serves as Board President of the Miami/Dade Alliance for GLBTQ Youth, a service collective funded by the Children’s Trust of Miami/Dade.

His recent publications include: a) “The

Courage to Challenge: A New Measure

of Hardiness in LGBT Adults” in the cur-rent issue of the Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services, and b) “Teaching Disaster-Related Knowledge and Skills: Post-modern and Social Justice Perspectives” a chapter in the upcoming book, Disaster Concepts and Issues: A Guide for Social Work Education and Practice published

by Council on Social Work Education.

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Congratulations to

Dr. Mitch Rosenwald

for being chosen

NASW Broward Unit

and

State of Florida

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