Carl A. Scott Memorial Lecture Series

CAS-(1).jpg2025 Carl A. Scott Memorial Lecture

In recognition of Carl A. Scott's groundbreaking contributions to CSWE and the profession of social work, the Carl A. Scott Memorial Lecture was established to continue his legacy of equity and social justice in social work through building knowledge and furthering the well-being of individuals and their communities. Lecturers are individuals who are exemplars of inclusive excellence and bring an innovative perspective on diversity, equity, and inclusion in social work education.

Carl A. Scott joined CSWE in 1968, a turbulent time in our country’s history, as a senior consultant on minority groups. He championed CSWE’s early efforts to promote human diversity in social work education by securing funding to recruit minority group students and faculty members. With initial funding from the National Institute of Mental Health, Scott single-handedly developed CSWE’s Minority Fellowship Program, which is among CSWE’s most vibrant and highly regarded initiatives. Numerous former fellows now serve as deans, directors, and faculty members in schools and departments of social work.

In recognition of Mr. Scott’s groundbreaking contributions to CSWE and the profession, the Carl A. Scott Memorial Fund was established to continue the legacy of equity and social justice in social work through building knowledge and furthering the well-being of individuals and their communities.

A list of the previous Carl A. Scott Memorial lecturers is available here.

Description  

In recognition of Carl A. Scott's groundbreaking contributions to CSWE and the profession of social work, the Carl A. Scott Memorial Lecture was established to continue his legacy of equity and social justice in social work through building knowledge and furthering the well-being of individuals and their communities. Lecturers are individuals who are exemplars of inclusive excellence and bring an innovative perspective on diversity, equity, and inclusion in social work education.
 

Selection Criteria

Nominees should be individuals who contribute to inclusive excellence in social work education. Selection is based on each nominee’s body of scholarship, which should demonstrate:
  • accomplishments consistent with the values of social work education, research, and practice.
  • a focus on equity, diversity, and social, economic and environmental justice.
  • innovative perspective and approach on diversity, equity, and inclusion in social work education.  
  • contributions to equity, diversity, and social, economic and environmental justice in social work education and/or practice.
  • attention to critical issues of our time; and
  • demonstrate a connection to the conference theme, "It’s Time to Act: Championing Disability Justice and Disability Joy in Social Work"

 
The CSWE Commission on Diversity and Social and Economic Justice (CDSEJ) will review all submissions. Self-nomination will also be accepted. Conference registration, transportation, and a 2-night hotel stay will be provided for the presenter, along with a $1,000 speaking honorarium and a plaque.
 

  1. Nominator and nominee information
  2. Nomination information
    • Nominator and nominee information
    • Proposed lecture topic (12 words or less)
    • Lecture abstract
    • Description on how nominee meets selection criteria
    • A YouTube link to an example of the nominee speaking publicly (if available)
  3. Nominee's current curriculum vitae (maximum of 5 pages)

 

Applications


Please click here to submit your application

 

The call for nominations will close March 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM (ET).