NADDSPRING2019: National Association of Deans and Directors of Schools of Social Work Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa San Diego, CA, United States, April 8-10, 2019 |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=naddspring2019 |
The Future of Social Work Education and Practice
The NADD Program Planning Committee is requesting abstracts from the membership for a thematic Spring 2019 Conference to be held April 8-10, 2019 in San Diego.
We welcome our members to explore the theme of “The Future of Social Work Education and Practice: The Work; The Worker; & The Workplace”. Given the changing landscape of Higher Education; the demographics of the population; and the myriad intersectionality of important and impactful variables that impact us as Social Work Education leaders, we believe this theme will help us have deep discussions to shape programs positively for the future.
Sub-themes suggested below is left broad so that it peaks your imagination & interest:
The Work* |
The Worker** |
The Workplace** |
Complex & Ambiguous |
Demography of students and workforce |
Accountability |
Technology infused (Virtual Reality; Mobile; Gamification) |
Upskilling conundrums: Undergraduate; Graduate; Doctoral: Who is doing what where…for how much? |
Leveraging agencies’ partnerships beyond field placements |
Interprofessional |
Diversity and Inclusion |
Research infrastructure & Capacity Building |
Global to Local to Global |
Emotional Intelligence |
Hiring for mission |
Entrepreneurial |
Continuing education |
Micro/Macro Aggressions |
Competition from disciplines |
Remote/Tele Work Opportunities: Skills needed |
Emotional Intelligence & Leadership |
Limited resources |
Debt and Wages |
Dual degrees (i.e. MSW/MBA; MSW/MHA; MSW/JD; MSW/MD) |
Big Data; Mapping; GIS |
Leadership, Management & Supervision |
Donors & Stewardship |
Modes of Practice – Curriculum of the Future? |
The GIG economy: SW gigs? |
Student Debt issues |
Licensing and Portability |
Explicating “strategy” in Strategic Plans for buy-in |
Changing structures of education (e.g., modules vs courses; Stackable credentials; variations in field education) |
Financial Literacy |
Digital Literacy |
Role of workers and agencies in stabilizing communities they serve |
Civic Engagement & Advocacy |
Understanding Data Tools for Planning (PowerBi etc) |
Balancing The Tiers: Tenure Track; Non-Tenure Track; Adjuncts |
Classroom to Real World: What is missing? |
Future Workforce Needs for social work: BSW, MSW, PhD |
Non-"Traditional” Employment/Field Opportunities |
Wicked Problems: Grand Challenges; Sustainable Development Goals |
University-Community Engagement |
Partnering for Impact – Cases for Regional PBRN’s? |
*includes implicit and explicit realities **includes students and professionals ***includes universities and agencies
This year, proposers have three (3) different workshop formats to choose from. The format must be clearly described in the workshop proposal. NADD Planning committee members will evaluate workshop proposals against four basic criteria: Relevance, Content, Diversity, and Format.
1. Is the topic of the session relevant to NADD members?
2. Does the content of the proposal clearly define and describe the issue to be discussed? Is the proposal complete and well thought out?
3. Is there diversity amongst the proposed speakers or lead participants?
a) Note: includes all of our traditional diversity classifications; and also program size; structure; & region
4. Does the content of the proposal align to being successful in the selected session format?
Submission Details:
1. Contact Details
2. Title (Max 12 words)
3. Abstract (Max 500 words)
4. Keywords (Pl write in a sentence the content of the presentation - Will be published in the program book)
5. Choose Format:
Panel (60-90 minutes):
The panel format is suggested for sessions where a diversity of experts explore an emerging issue, including the technical, operational or legal features of an issue. Panels are also an effective way to compare and contrast the various positions of several main actors. In the panel format, several speakers or subject matter experts provide opening remarks on a question and then address questions from the moderator. Small panels (a maximum of 5 speakers) are preferred to increase audience participation. Time should be allowed for questions/comments from the audience.
Roundtable (60-90 minutes):
A roundtable discussion puts speakers in conversation with one another on a particular theme or issue. A moderator will introduce subject matter experts (if any) at the table and explain the discussion topic before engaging all discussants in the room in a roundtable conversation. Everyone ‘at the table’ is given equal weight and equal opportunity to intervene. Workshop proposals for the roundtable format should identify the subject matter experts and describe participants will be encouraged to participate in the discussion.
Birds of a Feather (60-90 minutes):
The BoF session format is suggested for when a group of attendees come together based on a shared interest on an issue, and carry out discussions without any pre-planned agenda. More to test the waters for a “crazy” idea”.
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Goutham Menon, Dean, Loyola University Chicago, NADD VP & Program Chair
Members of Planning Committee:
Vitali Chamov, NADD
Stacey Kolomer, Director, University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Naelys Luna, Director, Florida Atlantic University
Schnavia Smith Hatcher, Director, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Chathapuram (Ram) Ramanathan, Chair, University of West Florida
Lynn Videka, Dean, University of Michigan