The Commission on Educational Policy identifies pedagogical concerns in social work education and works with other CSWE bodies to address these issues. The commission reviews current CSWE programs that are related to educational policy and planning, and suggests activities that would strengthen and expand CSWE's leadership role in matters of education. Finally, the commission periodically writes a statement of social work curriculum policy that is used by the Commission on Accreditation to formulate CSWE's accreditation standards.
Charge From the Board of Directors
The Commission on Educational Policy shall have the following functions:
- to prepare, at periodic intervals not to exceed 7 years, a statement of social work curriculum policy to encourage excellence in educational programs and to be used by the Commission on Accreditation in formulating and revising accreditation standards;
- to identify educational issues in need of attention at all levels of social work education;
- to establish priorities for action in the area of educational policy and planning;
- to review current Council on Social Work Education programs related to educational policy and planning;
- to refer pertinent educational policy issues to various CSWE bodies; and
- to recommend means of implementing and coordinating activities in order to support and extend the CSWE's education leadership role.
Councils
Council on Field Education
Council on Practice Methods and Specializations
Report to the Board of Directors, Feb 2022
Chair
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Shirley Gatenio Gabel, PhD, MSW, MPhil, BA
Professor / Mary Ann Quaranta Chair for Justice for Children
Fordham University
Member
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Malikah Marrus, DSW
Clinical Assistant Professor / MSW Practicum Director
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
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Ziblim Abukari, PhD, MSW
Associate Professor / Associate Dean
Westfield State University
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Patricia Derosiers, PhD, MSW, LCSW
Professor / Department Chair
Western Kentucky University
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Frances Kominkiewicz, PhD, MSW, MSA, LCSW
Director
Saint Mary’s College
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Robin G. Arndt, MSW, LSW
Coordinator
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
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Rachel Forbes, BA, MSW
Associate Professor of the Practice of Social Work
University of Denver
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Christine Fulmer, PhD, MSW
MSW Program Director / Social Work Department Founder
Liberty University
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Kathy Levy-Oquelí McGraw, PhD, MSW, MPH, LCSW-BACS, LAC, LPP
Director / Clinical Assistant Professor
Tulane University
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Helen E. Petracchi, PhD, MSSW
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
University of Pittsburgh
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Lacey Sloan, DSW, MSW, BSW
Associate Professor
Auburn University at Montgomery
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Kiana Webb-Robinson, DSW, MSW
Director of Field Education
Savannah State University
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Cynthia Franklin, PhD
Stiernberg/Spencer Family Professor in Mental Health
The University of Texas at Austin
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Sudershan Pasupuleti, BSW, MASW, MPhil, PhD
Professor
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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Michael Daley, PhD, LMSW-AP
Regents Professor / Chair
Texas A&M University – Central Texas
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Lynn Mayer, PhD, MSW
Vice Provost for Teaching / Dean of Undergraduate Studies / Associate Professor
The Catholic University of America
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Frederick Hunter, Jr., PhD, MSW, MA
Dean
Florida Memorial University
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Eunika Simons, PhD, MSW, MPH
Interim Department Chair/Assistant Professor
Benedict College