Laurel Iverson Hitchcock
@laurelhitchcock.bsky.social
Professor | Social Worker | Certified Coach
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
Details: bit.ly/43XFbwS
Submit: forms.gle/V7A6uA2pWGJb...
Due: June 30, 2025
Details: bit.ly/43XFbwS
Submit: forms.gle/V7A6uA2pWGJb...
Submission for Professionalism for Community-Engaged Learning Student Workbook .pdf
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April 30, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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
Details: bit.ly/43XFbwS
Submit: forms.gle/V7A6uA2pWGJb...
Due: June 30, 2025
Details: bit.ly/43XFbwS
Submit: forms.gle/V7A6uA2pWGJb...
Reposted by Laurel Iverson Hitchcock
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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April 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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
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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March 31, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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...
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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March 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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...
Reposted by Laurel Iverson Hitchcock
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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January 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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...
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...
laureliversonhitchcock.org
November 21, 2024 at 6:56 PM
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
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.
a cat is sitting in front of a laptop computer asking for advice
ALT: a cat is sitting in front of a laptop computer asking for advice
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November 20, 2024 at 10:10 PM
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.
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
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
November 20, 2024 at 4:54 PM
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
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
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!
November 19, 2024 at 8:52 PM
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!
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!
November 19, 2024 at 8:52 PM
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!
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
November 19, 2024 at 8:52 PM
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
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
November 19, 2024 at 8:52 PM
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
You know I had a great morning at @BPDAssociation’s Conference. Catching up with amazing colleagues = priceless! @becky_anthony @SocWrkDoc @DrNPJones
November 19, 2024 at 8:52 PM
You know I had a great morning at @BPDAssociation’s Conference. Catching up with amazing colleagues = priceless! @becky_anthony @SocWrkDoc @DrNPJones
First conference selfie of 2023 - 40th Annual @BPDAssociation Conference here in Birmingham! So thrilled to be with @DrNPJones!
November 19, 2024 at 8:52 PM
First conference selfie of 2023 - 40th Annual @BPDAssociation Conference here in Birmingham! So thrilled to be with @DrNPJones!
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
November 19, 2024 at 8:52 PM
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
Hello #SocWorkUAB! Please join us for our first webinar of Spring 2023. To Register:
@UAB_CAS @rpitner @MJCarroll_SWK @Dr_King13 @GlobeMindedProf
@UAB_CAS @rpitner @MJCarroll_SWK @Dr_King13 @GlobeMindedProf
November 19, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Hello #SocWorkUAB! Please join us for our first webinar of Spring 2023. To Register:
@UAB_CAS @rpitner @MJCarroll_SWK @Dr_King13 @GlobeMindedProf
@UAB_CAS @rpitner @MJCarroll_SWK @Dr_King13 @GlobeMindedProf
So excited to join @melaniesage's AI for Academics course. Looking for a few friends to join me!
November 19, 2024 at 8:52 PM
So excited to join @melaniesage's AI for Academics course. Looking for a few friends to join me!
Key Components for Effective Social Work Assignments
November 19, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Key Components for Effective Social Work Assignments
Asking for a friend - how do you take care of yourself during day-long academic interviews - both as the interviewer and interviewee? #AcademicTwitter #SocWorkEd
November 19, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Asking for a friend - how do you take care of yourself during day-long academic interviews - both as the interviewer and interviewee? #AcademicTwitter #SocWorkEd
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!
November 19, 2024 at 8:52 PM
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!
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
@michelleSBB @Missouri_CAN @UAB_CAS
November 19, 2024 at 8:52 PM
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
@michelleSBB @Missouri_CAN @UAB_CAS
What It’s Like to be Queer in Alabama via @NYTOpinion
November 19, 2024 at 8:51 PM
What It’s Like to be Queer in Alabama via @NYTOpinion
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
November 19, 2024 at 8:51 PM
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
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
November 19, 2024 at 8:51 PM
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
Look who I saw at the AL Higher Education Consortium on Child Welfare’s Fall Social Work Conference - Dr. @GriffithsPhD! I can’t wait to hear him talk about a healthy child welfare workforce later today.
November 19, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Look who I saw at the AL Higher Education Consortium on Child Welfare’s Fall Social Work Conference - Dr. @GriffithsPhD! I can’t wait to hear him talk about a healthy child welfare workforce later today.