Emily Fox, the new coordinator at the Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition(SCRC), brings a mix of nonprofit leadership, community organizing and macro social work expertise to the SCRC of Shippensburg University. “I’m passionate about work that allows me to create spaces for people to come together, solve problems and discuss what’s going on in the community,” Fox shared. She…
Dr. Jen Clements, assistant coach for the Shippensburg University women’s soccer team, Professor in the Department of Social Work and Gerontology and director of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program, has been selected as one of just 78 women nationwide to join the 55th class of the NCAA Women Coaches Academy (WCA). “The Women…
“By sharing my lived experiences, I contributed to a more inclusive and empathetic learning environment, one that recognizes the value of diverse life paths and the strength that comes from resilience and determination,” said Robert Taylor. Robert Taylor, who graduated this past winter with a Bachelor of Social Work from Ship, is now making a…
In June 2024, Dr. Jayleen Galarza Patterson, along with the other co-hosts of the Our Better Half podcast, were invited to keynote at AASECT’s 2024 Annual Conference. As part of the keynote, the co-hosts recorded a podcast episode in front of a live audience and were awarded AASECT’s 2024 Best Podcast of the Year Award.…
The Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition (SCRC) is thrilled to announce that it has entered its third year of renewed funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This grant will allow the SCRC to continue addressing the risk factors of youth substance use while focusing on resilience. Dr. Liz Fisher, professor of social…
Dr. Samuel R. Benbow and Dr. Dorlisa Minnick, social work, presented their paper at the CSWE Conference in Georgia on Values & Ethics: Anti-Racist Practices: Holistic Academic Advising for BSW Students of Color at a PWI.
Dr. Jayleen Patterson, social work, presented her paper at the CSWE Conference in Georgia. The paper was titled: “Technology in Social Work Education and Practice: Open Access Resources and Sexuality Social Justice Education for Social Work Students.”
Social workers are committed to making a difference in the lives of others. They are dedicated to promoting social change and improving the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Rozlynne knew she had a passion for helping people when she was a teenager. In high school, she fell in love with her sociology class. While…