Join the CSWE Center for Diversity, Social & Economic Justice in one of two ways:

Share Social Media Content

Have you viewed content that has moved you? Does it address a particular competency, either broadly or very specifically? Please share the content and source(s) of that content with us so we can amplify it in hopes that it will be of equal or more benefit to others.

Participate in a Zoom interview/conversation

Participate in a Zoom interview to address how diversity is showing up in your life. We will use clips from those interviews as microcontent to share on CSWE social media.

The CSWE Center for Diversity, Social & Economic Justice website will showcase the best multimedia and social media content to facilitate a deep appreciation of diversity within social work education, practice and research. Along with written resources, there is increasing reliance by students, educators, researchers and practitioners on multimedia content to both understand and convey various elements of social work education, research and policy. 

Your voice matters! Your views matter! We are interested in hearing from you directly – this will be original content. The goal is to share original content widely as well as amplifying vetted publicly available content that promotes diversity, especially in the context of the nine competencies. Original content will include microcontent taken from 10-15min Zoom conversations. In addition, we may plan Instagram (IG) live sessions during the APM or other CSWE convened gatherings, with short conversations about various aspects of diversity. These conversations could center around specific themes, for example an upcoming APM, on specific themed months like Black history (February), social work (March), mental health awareness, AAPI, and women’s history (May), pride (June), Hispanic heritage (Sep-Oct), domestic violence and disability awareness (October), and Native American heritage month (Nov), for example.  

Through CSWE’s social media accounts, including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, Center content will reach a diverse audience. Each post will utilize hashtags related to the specific content in addition to #CSWEDiversityCenter, #socialwork and #oneCSWE. In addition  to the original content we will create, have you viewed content that has moved you? Does it address a particular competency, either broadly or very specifically? 

Please share the source(s) of that content with us so we can amplify it in hopes that it will be of equal or more benefit to others. 

The CSWE Center for Diversity, Social & Economic Justice website will be dynamic, a go to destination for lively, respectful, stimulating dialog about what diversity means to students, educators, researchers and practitioners. 

Your voice matters. Your journey matters. This is your opportunity to submit short blog entries, ranging between 400-500 words. 

The aim of this exercise in meaning making and meaning sharing is to elicit entries addressing how diversity can be manifested in each of the nine competencies. Which vantage point reflects your journey? Are you able to speak to intersectionality, addressing either identity or experience or both, with regards to oppression or privilege? Select one or more competencies. Address the various aspects of diversity as stated in the 2022 EPAS (p. 9 and p. 16), including but not limited to age, caste, class, color, culture, disability and ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, generational status, immigration status, legal status, marital status, political ideology, race, nationality, religion/spirituality, sex, sexual orientation, and tribal sovereign status. Blog entries could include personal reflections, research and practice notes, and lessons learned in the classroom. 

Remember, this is your journey and we hope it inspires others to broaden their own understanding of experiences with privilege, power, alienation, oppression, marginalization, poverty, and outright discrimination. 

One of the challenges associated with trying to convey the letter and spirit of each Educational Policy and Accreditation Standard (EPAS) social work competency is the lack of readily available literature, particularly as it relates to the various forms of diversity. 

Here is your opportunity to contribute towards a section on the Center website that allows for the showcasing of existing peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, books, research reports, and other written resources. 

Examine the nine competencies – pick one or two or all and use the online form to share a resource, along with just a couple sentences to justify the inclusion of that source. What specific benefit did you derive from that resource that may help others to appreciate the depth and breadth of that competency? How does that resource address knowledge, skills and values particularly with regards to promoting diversity and mastering that competency? 

The goal is to provide students, educators, researchers and practitioners access to the state-of-the-art literature to vivify each of the competencies.    

Thank you for your interest in serving as a CSWE Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) volunteer. Please review the position descriptions below before filling out the application form. We welcome you to apply for multiple roles based on your availability to fulfill the outlined responsibilities.
 

• MFP mentor role description
• MFP alumni speaker role description
• MFP guest speaker role description
• MFP application reader role description
• IMFP mentorship program description
   

CSWE MFP adheres to the principle that diversity of persons, perspectives, and program representation is a strength in guidance of the program. The volunteers shall reflect the diversity of the profession and of those we educate and serve. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at mfp@cswe.org.

Greetings!
 

CSWE is happy to host the CSWE Fellows Forum from May 12 - 13, 2025 in Alexandria, VA. This forum promises to be an exciting one that offers opportunities for CSWE students who are affiliated with our programs to network with one another and invited scholars, visit Capitol Hill, and learn about research, practice and policy matters.  
 

We are excited that, as one of the students in our program, you will be attending the event.  

              Here's the Schedule-At-A-Glance:
              Sunday, May 11  - Travel Day and Hotel Check-in
              Monday, May 12  - Plenary and Breakout Sessions; Reception
              Tuesday, May 13 - Capitol Hill Day
              Wednesday, May 14 - Hotel Check-out and Travel Day
 

Your registration for this event is required so please complete the registration form February 21, 2025.  

Participants are responsible for booking travel (e.g., flight, train) and will be reimbursed following the event. The maximum reimbursement amount for a coach class refundable airline ticket is $550. Fellows should plan to arrive on Sunday, May 11, 2025 and should plan to depart on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. 

CSWE will make hotel reservations on behalf of the fellows. Please find additional information in the email accompanying this form, including airfare and travel expense limits and reimbursement requirements. All travel reservations should be made by the fellow no later than April 4, 2025, and a copy of reservations should be sent to CSWE staff by April 8, 2025.
 

Should you have any questions about housing or flights, please contact your fellowship staff.
 

Should you want to learn more about Washington, DC attractions, visit the link.

Have a great day and we look forward to seeing you soon.
 

Sincerely,

CSWE Fellows Forum Planning Committee

Thank you for your interest in creating a curricular guide as part of the EPAS Curricular Guide Resource Series. Curricular Guides are used as an educational resource in various settings, particularly in the classroom. Please read the following guidelines to understand the curricular guide development process. 

Curricular Guides are created jointly with Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) staff and task force participants, led by two co-chairs and nine competency chairs. Task force members can be selected by CSWE staff and co-chairs or by an open call. Task force participants may include CSWE members, social work professionals, and/or interdisciplinary professionals. 

Each guide takes approximately one year to create with copyediting, printing, and promotion of the guide completed by CSWE. Curricular Guides are grant-funded, costing approximately $45,000- $50,000 to produce. CSWE recommends proposers identify or already have a funding source; CSWE may supplement additional grant sources on a case-by-case basis. 

Use this form to propose a curricular guide. CSWE administration will review the form and contact you within 2 weeks of review. 

Overview  
 The Katherine A. Kendall Institute aims to facilitate the development of international social work education materials and curricula by helping educators create tools that bring the global context into U.S. social work classrooms. Since 2015, the Kendall Institute has awarded grants to support international social work education projects that prepare U.S. students for global citizenship and encourage opportunities for international social work. These projects leverage creativity and innovation with existing knowledge and practice to influence the future of international social work education nationwide. The call emphasizes the need for projects to bring the global context into U.S. social work classrooms and be transferable and sustainable across institutions.
 

The 2025 grant cycle spans 3 years, July 1, 2025–June 30, 2028. The Kendall Institute will award total up to $10,000 for a maximum of five grantees.  

Eligibility
 This grant is open to all CSWE members, including program members in candidacy. One member of the project team must be a CSWE member throughout the duration of the grant. Projects may include collaboration with community partners or organizations; however, the project lead must be a member of a CSWE member school. 

Evaluation  
 Grant proposals will be evaluated based on adherence to application criteria, project focus, scope, innovation, and budget to support the project. 

    To learn more information, please refer to the full Request for Proposals. 

 Submit your ADEI curricular resources! 

CSWE invites members to submit curricular resources related to anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI).  These crowd-sourced submissions will be housed on the CSWE website and available to members as a repository of resources, such as ADEI-related readings, activities, projects, or case studies. 

The 2022 Educational Policies and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) affirms and strengthens the enduring commitment of social work education to principles of ADEI. 

CSWE continues to support social work programs in developing a workforce of social workers who are knowledgeable about the ways positionality, power, privilege, and difference affect practice areas, and how social workers challenge systems of oppression that affect diverse populations. 

Please join CSWE in continuing the efforts of supporting programs in ADEI best practices and efforts!

Every year CSWE commissions and councils honor and celebrate social work scholars, students, and educators for their contributions to social work and social work education. Awardees are recognized at the CSWE Annual Conference.

CSWE membership is an eligibility requirement for all commission and council awards. To check your membership status, or link your membership to your social work program visit https://www.cswe.org/membership and click Link to Program/Join CSWE.

You may apply or nominate for multiple awards. 

Note that each award has different requirements. To learn more visit our website. 

The 2025 Carl A. Scott Book Scholarship is now open. Two $500 book scholarships that will be awarded to one BSW and one MSW student who have demonstrated their commitment to promoting equity, racial, economic, and environmental justice in their social work careers.

         At the time of the award (May 2025), the student must meet the following requirements:

• Be graduating with a social work degree from a bachelor or master’s degree program accredited by CSWE
• Have an expected graduation date no later than summer 2025
• Be enrolled full time during the period in which the grant is awarded (Spring 2025)
• Have a demonstrated commitment to promoting equity and social justice
   

The scholarships are targeted to but not limited to minority/BIPOC individuals. They can be awarded to a student only once.
 

Please submit the following:

• a 3-minute video explaining how you will promote social justice (i.e., racial, economic, and environmental) in your social work career OR a short essay
• a statement of interest and a
• recommendation letter (via a request form)
   

The application cycle will close on March 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM, EDT. 

The Council on the Role and Status of Women in Social Work Education (Women's Council) is responsible for providing awareness about the status and role of individuals who identify as women in social work education. The Council works for the full participation of individuals who identify as women, uplifting the work of individuals who identify as women in social work education, and facilitating mentorships for peers, junior faculty, and students through their education journey and into leadership positions in social work education.

The mentor recognition award honors your mentor through the Women’s Council Mentor Recognition Fund. This mentoring project not only recognizes the influence of mentors in the lives of our members but also helps support the ongoing work of the Women’s Council. Mentors will be recognized at the Feminist Networking Breakfast at the 2025 CSWE Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado.  

Eligibility requirement: It is open to anyone, there is a fee of $50 for professionals and $20 for students to nominate a mentor that must be paid upon submission.

Additional awards presented at the Annual Feminist Networking Breakfast include the Feminist Scholar Award, Feminist Manuscript Award, Community Impact Award, and Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) Manuscript Award. To apply for these awards, visit the CSWE Submittable website.

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.
 

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

The Hokenstad International Lecture series was launched in 2007 through an endowment from M. C. “Terry” Hokenstad, a former president and long-time member of CSWE. The 2025 Hokenstad International Lecture will be given during the 2025 CSWE Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, October 23–26, 2025. The lecturer will be provided international airfare (economy class), 2 nights of hotel accommodation, a conference registration, and an honorarium of $1,000 (US). 

Nomination Criteria 

The CSWE Commission on Global Social Work Education reviews all submissions. It selects each year’s lecturer based on the nominee’s body of scholarly work and practice that enhances and complements the work of the Katherine A. Kendall Institute for International Social Work and the work of CSWE’s Commission on Global Social Work Education, using the following criteria: 

· The nominee’s accomplishments promote standards of excellence for global work that are consistent with the values of social work education, research, and practice set forth by CSWE and IASSW.

· The nominee has developed innovative global content in social work education or a related field and has published educational materials for globalizing the curriculum.

· The nominee has demonstrated success with the implementation of programs and initiatives that facilitated collaboration in the global social work community.

· The nominee has advanced theory and practice for global social work education.

· The nominee demonstrates a connection to the conference theme—"It's Time to Act: Championing Disability Justice and Disability Joy in Social Work."

*Consideration will be given to regional, language, gender, sexual / gender identity, disability, religion, caste, racial, tribal, ethnic, refugee or citizenship status, and diversity.* 

Nomination Process 

All nomination submissions must include the following: 

1. Nominator and nominee information

2. The proposed, topic for the lecture (limit to 12 words)

3. A letter indicating how the nominee meets selection criteria, specifically, how the nominee's global accomplishments are consistent with the values of social work education, research, and practice (maximum of 2 pages)

4. Nominee's current curriculum vitae

5. A YouTube/video link to an example of the nominee speaking publicly

Nominations must be submitted through Submittable by March 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM (EDT). Please note that the application will require you to complete all form fields and upload a letter and your nominee's CV. E-mailed or incomplete nominations will not be accepted.