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ALUMNI
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Creating the change he wants to see
Q&A with alumnus Darshan Mundada
By Susan White
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arshan Mundada MSW ’11 has long been committed to improving human rights and the human condition, especially among
the disenfranchised in his native country of India. As a teen, he founded a civil society that is dedicated to social welfare,
community building and sustainable development. Those early efforts led to his selection as a Rotary World Peace Fellow
and influenced his decision to pursue a graduate degree at UNC’s School of Social Work. In this latest issue of Contact magazine,
we catch up with Mundada and his ongoing work in India.
Q: Tell us a little about yourself — communities. For example, the back to India with the knowledge and
Annual Report
what have you been doing since you foundation currently works with skills that I learned in the U.S. so that
graduated with your MSW? initiatives that provide vocational I could start building bridges. Just
training to women in India to empower having an MSW on my resume has given
I’ve moved quite a bit since
them and to give them greater credibility to my voice that I didn’t have
graduation! After returning to India,
opportunities to become self-sufficient. earlier.
I worked on two social enterprises,
the ideas for which were sown during
my days at UNC. Sareelution worked
with victims of human trafficking,
All of this work is driven, in part, by
the fact that India is probably the only
country that mandates that all major
Q: What specific skills can social
workers offer that work well within
the global environment?
empowering them to live a dignified life. corporations use 2 percent of their
First and foremost, you have to have
TRAVolution connected campuses across net profits to enhance the well-being
empathy to be a good social worker.
boundaries, opening hearts and minds of communities and people outside
Personally, I think social workers have
of young students to cultures beyond of their businesses. At the center of
the skills to be better managers than
their own. Thereafter, I moved on to this mandate are beliefs that Mahatma
someone with an MBA. As a social
work with a start-up, helping to guide Gandhi embraced — the idea that
worker, I learned people management
the philanthropic efforts of wealthy all wealthy people are custodians of
skills from a very different perspective.
celebrities and others. their wealth and not the owners of it.
I think more than anything, what
As trustees of this wealth, they must
Those initiatives eventually connected social workers can teach or offer are
maintain a balance between their own
me to a position that focuses on values — values of empathy, values of
personal needs and the needs of the
corporate social responsibility (CSR). selflessness, values of care, values of
greater society.
Today, I serve as the chief executive understanding, listening and going that
officer for Sterlite Tech Foundation So although people may have different extra mile. The core part of social work
in India, the CSR arm of Sterlite interpretations for what corporate social is our value system.
Q:
Technologies Ltd., which manufactures responsibility means, I believe in a broad
If you had to offer advice to a
and sells telecom products and solutions definition that encompasses all aspects
social work student or graduate
in India and internationally. I also serve of good corporate citizenship, enabling
considering working in the
as the chief sustainability officer for companies to play a much larger role
international field, what would you
Sterlite Technologies. in the betterment of our communities,
suggest they need to know to be
Q:
rather than just acting as the primary
Tell us more about your current successful?
drivers of economic growth.
role as head of corporate social
To be successful at creating change
responsibility for Sterlite Tech
Foundation. What does the phrase
“corporate social responsibility”
Q: When you graduated from the
School of Social Work, you said you
longed to return to India so that
requires commitment and real action.
I am amazed at how many individuals
I meet who speak the language of
mean and why is CSR important, you could be the “change I want to
changing the world and saving humanity
especially from a global point of see.” What did you mean by that?
and yet none has spent time in the
view? How has earning your MSW helped
communities they plan to “save.” We
you accomplish your goals?
As the CEO for Sterlite Tech cannot bring about change without truly
Foundation, I help guide the company’s I knew that whatever I did in the understanding the experiences of those
strategic direction for investing in U.S. would have an impact, but I also in need. The only real way to create
projects and programs that have a knew that I would be able to multiply change is to get into communities and
social impact. We focus on holistically my impact in India because I know this spend time with people and listen to
integrating the organization’s core geography; I know the context; I know them. ♦
business with the social and the people; and I know the culture
environmental concerns of our better. So for me, it was about coming
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Highlights
From the Dean
Doctoral
Dear Friends,
Enrollment
A
s dean of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work, one of the
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things I enjoy most is the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our students,
faculty and staff. And we have much to celebrate! You’ll see many of the 2016–2017
accomplishments in this annual report, a new publication for our School. Your support makes
these accomplishments possible.
With your support, we are able to offer scholarships to outstanding students, recruit and MSW
retain world-class faculty and develop innovative new programs and initiatives that are
earning national recognition for their impact in the field of social work. Our Honor Roll of Enrollment
Donors (beginning on page 10) recognizes those who contributed to these activities.
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On behalf of our students, faculty and staff, I thank you for your generous commitment
to the work of our School and I invite you to share your ideas as we continue on our
mission. Together, our efforts create a lasting impact on individuals, families and
communities in North Carolina and beyond.
47 percent of MSW
With warm wishes,
students receive
Gary L. Bowen
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DUAL DEGREE
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• Winston-Salem DE, 30 • Master of Divinity, 4
Average award • Advanced Standing, 18 • Master of Public
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Administration, 4
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Recognizing Excellence in our Faculty and Staff
HONORS AND AWARDS, 2016–2017 PROFESSORSHIPS AND PROMOTIONS
UNC School of Social Work faculty and staff received national and university recognition for their service, research and other contributions
to the field, our world and our mission. We are proud of each individual and want to share their accomplishments with you. During the 2016–2017 academic year, UNC School of Social Work named select faculty and staff to key
leadership roles within the School. Congratulations to these individuals!
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AMERICAN AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR SOCIETY FOR SOCIETY FOR
ACADEMY OF STATISTICAL SOCIAL WORK SOCIAL WORK SOCIAL WORK
SOCIAL WORK ASSOCIATION AND RESEARCH AND RESEARCH AND RESEARCH Berg-Beach Johnson-Howard- Wallace Kuralt Early Wallace Kuralt Early Wallace Kuralt Early
AND SOCIAL Fellow Fellow Fellow Social Policy Award Distinguished Adair Distinguished Career Professor Career Professor Career Professor
WELFARE Ding-Geng (Din) Betsy Bledsoe Mimi Chapman Mark Testa, Spears- Professor Professor Gina Chowa Gary Cuddeback Trenette Clark
Fellow Chen, Wallace H. Turner Distinguished Iris Carlton-LaNey Jack Richman Goings
Gary Bowen, Kuralt Distinguished Professor
Dean and Kenan Professor
Distinguished
Professor
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
PROMOTIONS IN ADMINISTRATION
C. Felix Harvey Distinguished Edward Kidder Faculty Mentoring Information Junior Faculty
Award to Advance Teaching Award for Graham Faculty Award Technology Award Development Awards UNC-Chapel Hill Senior Associate Associate Dean for Associate Dean for Associate Dean for
Institutional Post-Baccalaureate Service Award Mark Fraser, John A. John Anderson Melissa Lippold Director of Ethics Dean for MSW Global Engagement Research and Faculty Doctoral Education
Priorities Instruction Mimi Chapman Tate Distinguished Education and Education and International Development Matthew Howard
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Children in Need Kim Strom-Gottfried Jack Richman
Junior Faculty Office of the Provost Robert E. Bryan UNC-Chapel Hill UNC-Chapel Hill
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Rainier Masa Scholarship Joshua Hinson Kelly Smith System’s O. Max Administration Field Education
Gary Cuddeback Gardner Award Kelly Smith Rebecca Brigham
/ Mental Health Gina Chowa
and Criminal
Justice Evidence-
Based Intervention
Collaboration
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Recognizing Excellence In Our Students 2016-2017 MSW Awards
HONORS AND AWARDS Alumni Development Award Bertie Oscar Edwards Hugh MacRae Morton, Jr. Leah Tannenbaum Scholarship
Aura Victoria Castillo Scholarship Memorial Scholarship Annia Cuebas-Colon, Sandra
Sarah Macht Dergins Laura Natalia Castro Harthan Devoid, Caroline Mast
Melvarene J. Howard Adair
One of the characteristics of a nationally-recognized school is nationally-recognized students! This year, UNC School of Social Work Pegram
Scholarship Joanna Finkelstein Gorham Jane Curtis Parker Award
students received national honors as well as top University awards. It is our privilege to work with such high-achieving students. Jessica Martinez-Matamoros Scholarship Olivia Augusteen Bass, Danya Kristen Marie TenHarmsel
Bethany Lorraine Bivens, Yazmin Silberman Holtzman, Britnie Anderson Scholarship
Jane Hall and William Johnston
Garcia Rico, Alice Jane Keyes, Nikole Hopkins Destinee Renee Pray
NAADAC, THE ASSOCIATION FOR ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS Armfield Scholarship
Kaleia Michelle Martin,
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Mackenzie Nicole Rockett
Jennifer Mossefin, Shane Phillips, Allison Schad Contreras, Ceara Velesa Smith Scholarship Allison Ruth Ruel Rella
Kirsten E. Hewitt Scholarship Brittany Michelle Walker
Berg Scholars Award UNC-PrimeCare
Kristin Taylor Bristol
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Alan Keith-Lucas Scholarship Laura Natalia Castro Melissa Barron, Amanda Marie
Research Presentations Annie Kizer Bost Award
Dawn Michelle Bowes Blaede-Guiliano, Whitney Shaw
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Blalock, Kristin Taylor Bristol,
Jennifer O’Brien, Sarah Rabiner Eisensmith, Elaina Sabatine, Joy Stewart, Christopher Wretman, Shiyou Wu Jeffrey Langston Scholarship Scholarship
Amy Louise Brannock, MSW Emily Marie Carr, Mark Douglas
Caitlin Avery Klein Danielle Nicole Destiche
Memorial Scholarship Fund Ernsberger, Deborah Manring
SOUTHEASTERN COUNCIL ON FAMILY RELATIONS Dena Marie Lind Leadership in Janice Hough Schopler Furr, Kadijah Ra’Gine Grant,
Neurodevelopmental & Related Scholarship Patrick Joseph Hecker, Laura
Student Writing Award Kathleen Price Bryan
Disorders Traineeship (LEND) Carolina Cecilia Ahumada Mejia, Powell Hicks, Danya Silberman
Todd Jensen Scholarship
Nicole Ames Michaelson Isabel Helen Chasse, Xi Chen, Holtzman, Mary Elizabeth
Josephine Peggy Carmona, Heidi
Sara Collins Hamilton, Katherine Hudson, Jordan Elizabeth
Elizabeth McNeilly, Millicent James and Connie Maynard
Bess Hilbinger, Kristan Ryan Lodato, Verlissa Melynda
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL Nicolle Robinson Scholarship
Rosenthal Mason, Tierney Maureen Diane
University Award for the Advancement of Women Ana Beatriz Cabello-De la Garza
Chaney-Jacobs-Preyer Award McNamara, Kelsey Lynn Morris,
Olivia Bass Dean E. Smith Opening Doors
Lindley Danielle Reynolds, Robert Ernest McClernon Christine Elizabeth Pavey,
Fund
Mattie Steele, Guillermo Miguel Memorial Fund Cynthia Louise Royals-Wilson,
Carolina Cecilia Ahumada Mejia,
University Team for CLARION Case Competition Tremols Brittany Teresa Allen, Karina Allison Marie Schad, Renee
Katelyn Leah Ehle, Zane Daniel
Cynthia Royals-Wilson Fabiola Alvarado, Danielle Nicole Lynn Sheppard, Hayley Elizabeth
Brett Chavis Memorial Shetler
Destiche, Amanda Faye Hobgood Smith, Ayat Ratiq Soufan, Sarah
Scholarship Marie Sterling, Amanda Nicole
Social Justice Fund Scholarship
Mary Stephanie Houston Margaret Mebane Parker Strott, Julia Minor Tarr, Pamela
Kokou S. Nayo
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Child Welfare Education
Ashley Rose Wilhelm Florence Soltys Memorial Wilson, Amanda Marie Zaski
Collaborative
Scholarship
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OUTSTANDING DOCTORAL STUDENTS Cynthia Louise Royals-Wilson
Oshige, Tori Rae Rolston Linda Batchelor, Brooklyn Skye Kadeisha Mariah Bonsu
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Milner Springle Memorial Scholarship
ricia McGovern and Charity Sneed Watkins Robert and Peggy Culbertson Ellen Black Winston
Ashley Rose Wilhelm
received the School’s Outstanding Doctoral Scholarship Betsy Rogers Millar Scholarship Scholarship
Student Award for 2017. Naomi Ruth Spencer Tyrek Tormaine Corry Linda M. Summer Scholarship Katelyn Leah Ehle
McGovern has worked in clinical practice for Laura Kathryn Dellicker,
six years, primarily in addiction therapy. Her Kuniko Nicole Madden
research focuses on college student alcohol use
and behavior economics. She has published four
peer-reviewed journal articles, with others in
review.
Watkins is known for her leadership in
2016-2017 Ph.D. Awards
social justice and served on several School and
University committees that worked to create more Carolina Consortium on North Carolina Excellence Sam & Betsy Reeves Doctoral “Social Work Education: The
inclusive communities. Her research focuses on Human Development (CCHD) Fellowship Fellowship International Journal,” Best
academic resilience among low-income African Predoctoral Fellowship Michael Joseph Lazar Erum Agha, Stefani Nicole Empirical Article of 2016
American children and the role of parents in
Todd Jensen Baca-Atlas, Brittney Chesworth, Shiyou Wu
supporting their children’s academic success. She Order of the Golden Fleece
Kanisha Latina Coleman,
has published two book chapters and four peer- Dissertation Completion Todd Jensen University of New Hampshire,
reviewed journal articles, with another in review. Premela Gillian Deck, Annie
Fellowship Innovative Research Award
Five-Year Royster Society of Maria Francis, Joseph Frey, Jane
Jennifer O’Brien from Prevention Innovations
Fellows Fellowship Award for (Jaime) Moore Hughes, Brianna
Research Center
Doctoral Merit Assistantship Doctoral Study Lombardi, Elaina Sabatine,
LB (Lauren) Terese Klein
LB (Lauren) Terese Klein, Laurie Graham, Shiyou Wu, Charity Sneed Watkins
Sarah Rabiner Eisensmith Todd Jensen
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he UNC School of Social Work announced the
graduation of 127 Master of Social Work students and
eight doctoral students on Saturday, May 13, 2017.
Ronald L. Mangum (right), a member of our faculty since
1998, presented the commencement speech. He is a clinical
assistant professor with our Behavioral Health Springboard
program and leads training for North Carolina’s certified
peer support specialist program.
Congratulations, graduates! We honor you and your
families, and we wish you the best as you continue your
careers as social work professionals.
Congratulations, Class of 2017!
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK GRADUATES
Sharifa Mattis Ahrendsen Aura Victoria Castillo Danya Silberman Holtzman Lillian Mindich Christine Ann Shaw SOCIAL WORK
Carolina Cecilia Ahumada Mejia Laura Natalia Castro Britnie Nikole Hopkins Kelsey Lynn Morris Brittany Laurel Shefter PH.D. GRADUATES
Brittany Teresa Allen Tess Valley Cialdini Mary Stephanie Houston Jennifer Elizabeth Mossefin Renee Lynn Sheppard
Kanisha Latina Coleman
Karina Fabiola Alvarado Larry Wayne Clubine Mary Elizabeth Hudson Leslie Suzette Mullinix Zane Daniel Shetler
Angela You Gwaltney
Amy Leigh Ambrosino Tara Jennifer Corbett Melissa Lynne Hunter Kokou S. Nayo Amy Michelle Shipow
Jaime Moore Hughes
Madeline Sara Baker Annia Cuebas-Colon Caroline Rebekah Jones Christine Noel Northrup Hayley Elizabeth Smith
Todd Michael Jensen
Julia Page Barfield Rebecca Datus Alice Jane Keyes Rebecca Martin Oshige Andri Patton Sosebee
Jennifer Elizabeth O’Brien
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Shiyou Wu
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Christopher John Wretman
Olivia Augusteen Bass Katelyn Leah Ehle Madeline Kennedy Koines Caroline Mast Pegram Regan Margaret Springs
Claire Elizabeth Bates Mark Douglas Ernsberger Karen Gore Kranbuehl Shane Garrick Phillips Sarah Marie Sterling
We were also proud to recognize
Nicole Michelle Beckerman Meredith Ashley Fleming Samuel Kanter Lawrence Sarah O’Keeffe Rawleigh Amanda Nicole Strott
five Distinguished Alumni
Molly Ellis Betton Leah Carson Frahm Natalie Michell Leary Morgan Elizabeth Rierson Elizabeth Styron
Award recipients for their
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AR12 UNC School of Social Work Annual Report FY17 UNC School of Social Work Annual Report FY17 AR13
Field Education Across Our State Revenue and Expenditures
Our students serve 250 government, nonprofit and 3% Other Revenue and Adjustments
other human resources agencies across North Carolina. 4% Endowment Payout and Other Investments
44% 4% Expendable Gifts and Foundation Payout
Contracts and Grants
6% Tuition and Fees
F
ield placement sites represent
the broad scope of social
work practice in public and private, not-for-
2 5 0 REVENUE
profit and for-profit agencies. Typical practicum sites
include departments of social services, community providers
39%
State Appropriations
of mental health services, substance abuse agencies, medical
facilities such as hospitals and hospices, domestic violence agencies,
homeless shelters and public schools. Students are also placed in agencies involved in program and policy development, advocacy, and
regional and statewide planning such as local United Ways, private non-profit agencies, family resource centers and others.
FISCAL YEAR
More than 1% Communications
1% Miscellaneous
1% Supplies
2017
130,000 hours
1% Meetings
1% Maintenance Operations 2% Travel
4% Honorariums | Consultants
are contributed. 37% 6% Scholarships | Fellowships
$
Instructional
Personnel
$ EXPENDITURES 18%
Other Personnel
This service represents
$1.2 million
in value provided to North Carolina. 28%
AR14 UNC School of Social Work Annual Report FY17
$ Research Personnel
UNC School of Social Work Annual Report FY17 AR15
FACULTY
We need your help.
On Oct. 9, 2017, the University Students
A lasting legacy
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill How do we attract the best and the New scholarship fund honors Iris Carlton-LaNey
launched the largest fundraising brightest MSW and Ph.D. students By Susan White
A
campaign in University history. The in today’s competitive educational
Ut new scholarship fund has been Recent Contributions in Social Work
UNC School of Social Work is part of environment? Often, a student’s decision
established to honor Berg-Beach Education Award from the Council on
to enroll in our School is based largely on
this campaign, with a School goal of Distinguished Professor Iris Social Work Education (CSWE), the Social
the financial assistance that we are able to Carlton-LaNey and to benefit under- Work Pioneer Award from the National
$23 million over the next five years. offer. Scholarships give our MSW students represented MSW students who have an Association of Social Workers, the
“breathing room” to focus on their classes interest in working in the field of social Feminist Scholar Honoree recognition
“Ambitious and attainable” — that’s
and their field work. Merit and need-based justice and racial equity. from the Council on the Role and Status
how we view our School goal for this scholarships help ensure our students Ph.D. student of Women, the Sisters of the Academy
The Iris Carlton-LaNey Scholarship
campaign. To achieve this goal, we Christina Horsford Legacy Award, and the Distinguished
have fewer worries about covering basic Fund was created with a $50,000 gift
Achievement in Social Work Education
must work together to support our expenses. from UNC School of Social Work alumnus
Award presented by the National
School. The funds we raise (with Noel Bost, MSW ’96, in cooperation
Equally important is funding for our Ph.D. Association of Black Social Workers.
with Amethyst Consulting & Treatment
your help!) in this campaign will help students to help with tuition costs, living The Collaboration for Solutions, PLLC, a Greensboro-based “Dr. Carlton-LaNey stands out among
support three of the School’s top expenses and participation in the kinds of mental health practice that Bost scholars who have impacted my career,
Social Justice and Racial Equity
priorities: academic experiences (such as professional established. The School plans to seek not only because of the importance
conferences) that will help them launch Despite all of our progress, we continue additional donations to endow the fund of her research and subject material
their careers. Our doctoral students are to live in a world where many people fully by the end of the year, with the but also the effectiveness of her
experience more social, economic and hope of awarding the first scholarship to teaching style in addressing extremely
innovative thinkers who conduct research
health challenges than their coworkers, an MSW student in 2018. challenging topics, such as injustice
that informs public policies and improves and inequality,” Bost said. “She is
services for vulnerable populations. peers, friends or neighbors may experience. “The Iris Carlton-LaNey Scholarship
unwavering in her patience, accessibility,
These challenges often have a greater Fund provides a lasting legacy in
and supportiveness of students. Her
Students in our MSW and Ph.D. programs impact on individuals who are from minority recognition of Dr. Carlton-LaNey for her
emphasis and instruction on cultural
are passionate about social work, and they populations, who are from underserved many contributions to the profession of
competence continues to be a core
social work and to the UNC School of
are determined to do what they can to communities, who have disabilities or who value that guides our practice and work
Social Work,” said Dean Gary L. Bowen,
ensure that everyone has the same chance face other socioeconomic disadvantages. culture at Amethyst.”
who praised Bost for his generous gift.
to succeed in life. Campaign contributions “I cannot think of a higher honor for an As a mentor to social work scholars populations, as Carlton-LaNey has been
help guarantee we can provide them with Our School and the graduates we produce
MSW student than to be known as an Iris across the country, Carlton-LaNey has throughout her life.
opportunities to succeed in their profession. understand how such disparities can have Carlton-LaNey Scholar.” helped to inspire the next generation
long-term repercussions for individuals and “I hope that I am helping others
Clinical assistant professor of social work practitioners, teachers
families. We believe our newest initiative As a former student of Carlton- interested in doing this kind of work,”
Josh Hinson Faculty LaNey’s, Bost said he felt called to
and researchers, added Bost, who
— the Collaboration for Social Justice Bost said. “I hope to attract people
attributes his former mentor’s influence
Our faculty members are nationally give back to the community of social who want to be a part of the solution in
and Racial Equity with “(CSJRE), part of work and to recognize Carlton-LaNey’s
for leading him into teaching and private
recognized and respected scholars who helping us bridge our nation’s racial and
the Jordan Institute for Families — will practice. Bost is a former co-instructor
tackle some of society’s most pressing leadership on addressing racial equity cultural divisions.”
help to strengthen our overall efforts to at the University of Chicago (where
and other diverse societal issues.
problems, such as addiction, health and Carlton-LaNey earned her MA in social Carlton-LaNey, who was named the
create a more equitable society for all. Carlton-LaNey is a nationally renowned
mental health care, poverty and family work), adjunct professor at Dominican Berg-Beach Distinguished Professor in
With equal emphasis on scholarship and scholar who has engaged students in and
violence. Because of their contributions out of the classroom on social justice
University and faculty member with the Community Social Work last year, said
practice, CSJRE will guide social workers UNC-Greensboro Department of Social she is “incredibly humbled and honored”
to the field of social work, they can — and issues throughout her 40-year career
as they develop the knowledge, skills and Work. to have a scholarship endowed in her
do — attract employment offers from other with the UNC system, including the last
professional networks necessary to succeed name.
schools. 23 years at UNC School of Social Work. Bost said he hopes the new UNC
in this challenge.
scholarship will help to attract students “It’s a recognition that I could never
Her efforts have earned her national
To recruit and retain star professors and to the School of Social Work who are have imagined,” she said. “This generous
These are critical needs for our School and recognition, including the Distinguished
junior scholars, we must strengthen salaries eager to be a voice for marginalized scholarship will provide innumerable
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: for social work today. You’ll learn more
and support faculty research and academic opportunities and is particularly salient
about this campaign following its launch,
Mary Beth Hernandez interests. Your contributions allow us to and timely given the racial hostility
and we encourage you to imagine the ways and social injustices that permeate
Associate Dean for Advancement pursue outstanding faculty and to promote
UNC School of Social Work their continued success at UNC School of
that you could make a difference! “She is unwavering in her patience, our social system today. Students’ and
professionals’ commitment to social and
919.962.6469 marybeth@email.unc.edu Social Work. accessibility, and supportiveness racial justice is critical and essential
of students.” to competent social work practice. Dr.
Bost’s gift will help more students to
UNC School of Social Work Annual Report 2016–2017 is produced by the School’s communications team (unc.ssw.communications@unc.edu) prepare for this challenge, which will
with assistance from faculty and staff. No state funds were used to print or mail this publication.
Noel Bost, MSW ’96 ultimately influence the quality of social
work practice in perpetuity.” ♦
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