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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Apr 30

Calling all educators & community partners! @nathaliejp.bsky.social @melaniesage.bsky.social & I are updating our Community-Engaged Learning Student Workbook & are looking for reflective tasks, case studies & more.
Due: June 30, 2025
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Submission for Professionalism for Community-Engaged Learning Student Workbook .pdf

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Dr. Ellen Fink-Samnick DBH, LCSW, CCM, CCTP, FCM @drel-dbh.bsky.social · Apr 30

This blog article is dedicated to my MSW students. Here are 15 lessons to empower your job searches as you venture forth @newsocialworker.bsky.social @jbsinger.bsky.social @profcleave.bsky.social @njsmyth.bsky.social @melaniesage.bsky.social @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social

15 Job Search Lessons for Graduating MSWs

It time for my annual blog post to empower the job search efforts of MSW grads. These folks are near and dear to me with lots of thoughts to ensure a successful career trajectory.

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Mar 31

Just finished a webinar on Radical Self-Care for Social Workers - explored self-coaching, ethical reflection & resisting burnout culture! Deep gratitude to CSWE + the Women's Council, & Stephanie Hamm, Amy Traylor, and Jamie Peralta! Access webinar content here: figshare.com/articles/pre...

Radical Self-Care as Resistance: Navigating Professional Ethics in the Current Climate (Webinar Toolkit)

Sponsored by the Council on Social Work Education, this webinar examined radical self-care as an ethical, strategic, and justice-informed approach to addressing burnout, moral distress, and the impact...

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Mar 4

Before vaccines, polio devastated communities in the US. The 1916 epidemic led to groundbreaking disability services, but history reminds us—health crises demand coordinated responses. #PolioHistory #SocialWorkMatters #PublicHealthMatters www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...

Pioneering Health Care for Children with Disabilities: Untold Legacy of the 1916 Polio Epidemic in the United States

In 1916, the United States experienced its first polio epidemic, resulting in 6,000 deaths and 21,000 injured individuals. Medical practices were ill prepared to stop the disease and treat survivor...

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Johanna Creswell Báez, PhD, LCSW @jcreswellbaez.bsky.social · Jan 3

New study on social work educators use of generative #AI - #SWTech! 6 #SocialWork professors tracked their use of #ChatGPT over a semester to provide ideas for others. Great collab with mentors @melaniesage.bsky.social & @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social. #NASW @cswe.bsky.social doi.org/10.1080/1043...

Social Work Educators Innovating With Generative AI: An Exploratory Study

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining traction across various fields, yet its adoption within social work remains limited. This study explores the use of ChatGPT by social work educato...

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 21

Excited to share a new blog post on using an ADEI assessment tool to examine social work curricula. Using this assessment tool, we determined where we were and where to go. Check out the full post for more details: laureliversonhitchcock.org/2024/11/20/u... #SocWorkEd #SocialWorkEducation

Use of an ADEI Assessment Tool to Examine Social Work Curricula - Teaching & Learning in Social Work

On October 25, 2024, during the Annual Program Meeting for the Council on Social Work Education in Kansas City, MO, my UAB colleagues (Colleen Fisher, Mary Jacque Carroll and Ron Pitner) and I present...

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 20

I am making the switch from Twitter/X to Bluesky. So far, I have transferred my tweets & list of followers. What else should I do before deleting my Twitter account? I need all the advice.

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 20

Today is Transgender Remembrance Day. I honor all the transgender people who are no longer with us. And I
will remember that a member of Congress introduced a bathroom bill banning transgender women from using the women's bathrooms in the US Capital: www.npr.org/2024/11/19/n... #InclusionMatters

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 18

Agreed, Dr. Battista! I have been thinking about that for over a year now & I have a few ideas. Interested in another article?

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 19

It’s been 60+ days since I’ve posted…time to get back into the game! I’m heading to ATL for #CSWE23. Looking forward to seeing all the #SWTech & #SocWorkEd peeps!

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 19

Natasha Smith, a former student of mine from @MontevalloSWK, is now working on her Ph.D. She's recruiting professionals who have real or potential experience intervening with minor sex trafficking. Pls consider participating in her study!

Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 19

Are you getting ready to start writing your self-study for social work re-accreditation? Check out this new blog post by Melissa Freedman, MSW - Five Steps to Planning your Social Work Program's Self-Study: CSWE Accreditation: #SocWorkEd #SocialWork

Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 19

My thanks to Christa McCrorie for sharing how adjunct teaching improved her social work practice for the Teaching & Learning in Social Work Blog: Have you tried adjunct teaching? What benefits do you get from teaching? @MattheaMarquart #SocWorkEd

Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 19

You know I had a great morning at ⁦@BPDAssociation⁩’s Conference. Catching up with amazing colleagues = priceless! ⁦⁦@becky_anthony⁩ ⁦@SocWrkDoc⁩ ⁦@DrNPJones⁩

Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 19

First conference selfie of 2023 - 40th Annual @BPDAssociation Conference here in Birmingham! So thrilled to be with @DrNPJones!

Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 19

Saw #socialworker Grace Dugger with @UABbenfund in University Hall this morning! I already gave my donation for this year. Pls donate too to support our #UAB community. And Happy Social Work Month!!#UABSocWork @UAB_CAS @rpitner @MJCarroll_SWK @Dr_King13 @GlobeMindedProf

Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 19

Hello #SocWorkUAB! Please join us for our first webinar of Spring 2023. To Register:
@UAB_CAS @rpitner @MJCarroll_SWK @Dr_King13 @GlobeMindedProf

Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 19

So excited to join @melaniesage's AI for Academics course. Looking for a few friends to join me!

Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 19

Key Components for Effective Social Work Assignments

Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 19

Asking for a friend - how do you take care of yourself during day-long academic interviews - both as the interviewer and interviewee? #AcademicTwitter #SocWorkEd

Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 19

I'm taking a big step this semester - I am starting my dossier for full professor. Does anyone have suggestions or tips or is willing to share their dossier? I see lots of pics once #fullprofessor is awarded - great motivation!

Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 19

Just sharing free copies of our article - Why We Want Our Students to Learn about Poverty and Healthcare: Sharing Our Students’ Experiences from Poverty Simulations Get your copy while they last!
@michelleSBB @Missouri_CAN @UAB_CAS

Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 19

What It’s Like to be Queer in Alabama via @NYTOpinion

Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 19

Free downloads of our article about Why We Want Our Students to Learn about Poverty and Health Care: Sharing Our Own Experiences from Poverty Simulations @Missouri_CAN @Porte898

Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · Nov 19

Check out our new article about Implementing a Large Scale Interprofessional Poverty Simulation At UAB, we have found poverty simulations to be essential in educating future helping professionals ab the social determinants of health. @UAB_CAS @rpitner