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Continuous critique of theories grounding the program; contextualize relationally based practice; and increase competencies in multicultural practice including international perspectives |
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Ensure that race and the varied forms of oppression and diversity (age, ethnicity, religion, class, sexual orientation, transgender, and disabilities) are well infused into the program |
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Increase the quality of attention (opportunities for personal and professional development) to prepare students to be colleagues and practitioners in practice settings that are characterized by uncertainty |
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Opportunities for creative teaching in the classroom, field setting and online; innovative field placements; and expanded use of technology throughout the programs |
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Increase scholarship and research on practice; increase visibility in leadership in the social work profession, the academic community, and the larger public arena |
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Reconnect with the historical roots of the School through clinical social work education for practice with military personnel, veterans and their families |
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Creative connections with Smith College's undergraduate departments and programs |
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Access for an increasingly diverse student body by ensuring sufficient scholarship aid |
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Creation of and on-going support for certificate programs that effectively address the evolving needs in practice such as, but not limited to: child and adolescence; end of life care; clinical supervision; trauma (individual and community, wars, and natural disasters); spirituality and clinical practice; aging and clinical practice; and international clinical practice. Certificate programs offer opportunities to pilot innovative methods of teaching, identify best practices and evaluate responsiveness in identifying future curriculum objectives for the master's and doctoral programs |
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Sufficient resources to respond to emerging needs |
