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Community Engagement

The KU School of Social Welfare is committed to strengthening partnerships in Kansas, the Kansas City metro area and nationally.

Community Engagement Overview

The KU School of Social Welfare engages with communities in Kansas, the Kansas City area and beyond. Through academic programs, research, events and community resources, the school works together with community partners to address needs and solve programs.

Learn more about community engagement efforts — including practicum education, public scholarship and civic engagement — for social work students, alumni, faculty and staff, and community members.

Community Engagement Resources

Practicum Education

Practicum education is part of the curriculum for the BSW and MSW programs. The School of Social Welfare's Practicum Education Office works with over 500 affiliated practicum agencies to provide an enriching practicum experience.

A student stands by a sign for The Sexual Trauma and Abuse CARE Center, where they are doing their practicum

Center for Community Engagement & Collaboration

The Center for Community Engagement & Collaboration (CCEC) adds capacity to the School of Social Welfare's community engagement. CCEC advances our values and vision in community-university efforts at KU.

Social workers attend a continuing education event hosted by CCEC

Public Scholarship

The Center for Community Engagement & Collaboration's public scholarship work connects researchers and communities for transformative engagement with the KU School of Social Welfare's valuable research.

Professor Joonmo Kang speaks during a panel discussion at the KU Libraries

Civic Engagement

Explore civic engagement resources, including a guide to advocacy organizations and resources to support voter education, registration and participation.

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Community Engagement Events

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Community Engagement Stories

University of Kansas' Lawrence campus

Volunteer opportunity for students, staff with Cornerstones of Care to learn and build community

On Sept. 26, KUSSW faculty, staff, and students will travel to Cornerstones of Care’s Ozanam Campus in Kansas City, Mo. to volunteer and learn more about sustainability, healing green spaces and community development.
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Panel to discuss social work in government

Three social workers holding office in different levels of government will discuss ethical social work practice in their positions.
Roslyn Christopher

Professional to present on trauma management in K-12 schools

“Integrating trauma-informed practices in school can help foster an environment where all students have the opportunity to heal, grow, and reach their full potential,” said Roslyn Christopher, associate professor of the practice, of her Aug. 7 presentation.
Christina Boyd

Continuing education presentation to cover AI, technology in social work

“The increasing presence of artificial intelligence, social media, and other technologies in social work requires practitioners to understand their implications," said Christina Boyd, associate professor of the practice.
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KU Social Work Research & Service

Learn more about research and service at the KU School of Social Welfare.
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Study Social Work at KU

KU's School of Social Welfare offers social work degree programs at undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels: BSW, MSW, DSW and PhD. Learn more.
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