Issues & Insights: African Americans in Academia, Their Journey

The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work presents:

Issues & Insights: African Americans in Academia, Their Journey

In honor of Black History Month, please join the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Black Social Work Caucus (BSWC) and a panel of distinguished faculty for an open dialogue on African Americans in higher education and the importance of the profession. Each panelist is a leader in innovative research, an active member of the community, and a teacher for the USC Master of Social Work (MSW) program.

Featured panelists include:

• Devon Brooks is an associate professor of social work with research interests in the reduction and treatment of child maltreatment, with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities.
• Robynn Cox is an assistant professor of social work who focuses on understanding the social and economic consequences of mass incarceration.
• Renée Smith-Maddox is a clinical professor of social work and associate dean of diversity equity and inclusion. Dr. Smith-Maddox's interests include teaching diversity, social innovation, and the capacity-building needs of nonprofit organizations.
• June Wiley is an assistant dean and associate professor of social work with significant experience in online education.
• Steve Hydon is a clinical professor of social work field education and the director of the Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) program.
• Cheryl Macon-Oliver is a senior lecturer with expertise in program management and budging, school reform/change, organizational, and community development.
• Chyna Hill is a PhD candidate in social work whose research focuses on the health outcomes of Black women and youth.

Light refreshments and Q&A to follow.

About the Black Social Work Caucus:

The Black Social Work Caucus is committed to building solidarity among its members, USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, faculty, administration, staff, student body, the university community and the black community at large by encouraging the understanding and acceptance of diversity, creativity, self-determination, ethical practices and minority leadership. It was founded in 1969 on the basis of integrating a multicultural perspective into the curriculum, dialogue and student body of the school. We are dedicated to academic achievement, professionalism and social justice for all people of African descent and human kind.