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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Calling all educators & community partners! @nathaliejp.bsky.social @melaniesage.bsky.social & I are updating our Community-Engaged Learning Student Workbook & are looking for reflective tasks, case studies & more. Due: June 30, 2025 Details: bit.ly/43XFbwS Submit: forms.gle/V7A6uA2pWGJb...

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Submission for Professionalism for Community-Engaged Learning Student Workbook .pdf

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Just finished a webinar on Radical Self-Care for Social Workers - explored self-coaching, ethical reflection & resisting burnout culture! Deep gratitude to CSWE + the Women's Council, & Stephanie Hamm, Amy Traylor, and Jamie Peralta! Access webinar content here: figshare.com/articles/pre...

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Radical Self-Care as Resistance: Navigating Professional Ethics in the Current Climate (Webinar Toolkit)

Sponsored by the Council on Social Work Education, this webinar examined radical self-care as an ethical, strategic, and justice-informed approach to addressing burnout, moral distress, and the impact...

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I am making the switch from Twitter/X to Bluesky. So far, I have transferred my tweets & list of followers. What else should I do before deleting my Twitter account? I need all the advice.

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Today is Transgender Remembrance Day. I honor all the transgender people who are no longer with us. And I will remember that a member of Congress introduced a bathroom bill banning transgender women from using the women's bathrooms in the US Capital: www.npr.org/2024/11/19/n... #InclusionMatters

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 26/10/2023

It’s been 60+ days since I’ve posted…time to get back into the game! I’m heading to ATL for #CSWE23. Looking forward to seeing all the #SWTech & #SocWorkEd peeps!

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 24/08/2023

Natasha Smith, a former student of mine from @MontevalloSWK, is now working on her Ph.D. She's recruiting professionals who have real or potential experience intervening with minor sex trafficking. Pls consider participating in her study!

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 05/07/2023

Are you getting ready to start writing your self-study for social work re-accreditation? Check out this new blog post by Melissa Freedman, MSW - Five Steps to Planning your Social Work Program's Self-Study: CSWE Accreditation: #SocWorkEd #SocialWork

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 19/04/2023

My thanks to Christa McCrorie for sharing how adjunct teaching improved her social work practice for the Teaching & Learning in Social Work Blog: Have you tried adjunct teaching? What benefits do you get from teaching? @MattheaMarquart #SocWorkEd

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 30/03/2023

You know I had a great morning at ⁦@BPDAssociation⁩’s Conference. Catching up with amazing colleagues = priceless! ⁦⁦@becky_anthony⁩ ⁦@SocWrkDoc⁩ ⁦@DrNPJones⁩

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 30/03/2023

First conference selfie of 2023 - 40th Annual @BPDAssociation Conference here in Birmingham! So thrilled to be with @DrNPJones!

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 09/03/2023

Saw #socialworker Grace Dugger with @UABbenfund in University Hall this morning! I already gave my donation for this year. Pls donate too to support our #UAB community. And Happy Social Work Month!!#UABSocWork @UAB_CAS @rpitner @MJCarroll_SWK @Dr_King13 @GlobeMindedProf

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 15/02/2023

So excited to join @melaniesage's AI for Academics course. Looking for a few friends to join me!

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 27/01/2023

Key Components for Effective Social Work Assignments

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 25/01/2023

Asking for a friend - how do you take care of yourself during day-long academic interviews - both as the interviewer and interviewee? #AcademicTwitter #SocWorkEd

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 17/01/2023

I'm taking a big step this semester - I am starting my dossier for full professor. Does anyone have suggestions or tips or is willing to share their dossier? I see lots of pics once #fullprofessor is awarded - great motivation!

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 10/01/2023

Just sharing free copies of our article - Why We Want Our Students to Learn about Poverty and Healthcare: Sharing Our Students’ Experiences from Poverty Simulations Get your copy while they last! @michelleSBB @Missouri_CAN @UAB_CAS

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 12/12/2022

Free downloads of our article about Why We Want Our Students to Learn about Poverty and Health Care: Sharing Our Own Experiences from Poverty Simulations @Missouri_CAN @Porte898

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 09/11/2022

Check out our new article about Implementing a Large Scale Interprofessional Poverty Simulation At UAB, we have found poverty simulations to be essential in educating future helping professionals ab the social determinants of health. @UAB_CAS @rpitner

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 25/10/2022

Look who I saw at the AL Higher Education Consortium on Child Welfare’s Fall Social Work Conference - Dr. @GriffithsPhD! I can’t wait to hear him talk about a healthy child welfare workforce later today.

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 10/10/2022

Need a tenure-tracked position in Social Work? Check out our two positions posted just today at UAB's Dept of Social Work: . We have BSW & MSW Programs, and are located in the best building on campus! @CSocialWorkEd @BPDAssociation #SocWorkUAB

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 20/09/2022

So how much social capital do you have? Try the Social Capital Quiz from @GreaterGoodSC: Find out how your online relationships compare to your offline ones. #UBSSW_DSW #SWTech

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 14/09/2022

Just bought a copy of cookbook from UAB Dept of World Languges & Lit. A bargain at $10 and all proceeds go to student scholarships! I'm now searching for the best recipe to make. @UAB_CAS @UABNews

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 09/09/2022

Research Is... and Social Work Is... Poetic Analysis as a Reflective Activity: . Check out how Dr. Amber Sutton and BSW Students at UAB took a creative dive into social work research. #SocWorkUAB @UABNews @UAB_CAS

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 08/09/2022

I recommend that my BSW students subscribe to @newsocialworker & share several articles in courses I teach. What is your favorite article from The New Social Worker? I always read articles by #socialwork students for students about field placement.

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 06/09/2022

How to develop your own professional social media policy for social work practice:

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 05/09/2022

So excited that this article about digital storytelling assignments with @GlobeMindedProf has finally been published. Download a free copy while they last: How do you use digital storytelling in your #socialwork courses?

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 01/09/2022

Is anyone using Pinterest for #SocWorkEd courses? If not, it is a great tool to revive a stale assignment, especially if students need to curate a list of resources. Check this assignment my colleague @LisaBakerSW & I created:

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 30/08/2022

I got on Twitter today to expand my Professional Collaboration Network (See more: ) to make some connections. Hoping to find @UBSSW DSW students who are out there implementing! #UBSSW_DSW

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 25/08/2022

Tips for the new Social Work Adjunct Instructor

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 25/08/2022

New to teaching in social work education? Read my new blog post - Tips for the new Social Work Adjunct #SocWorkEd

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 25/08/2022

#SocialWork Educators - getting ready for the fall semester? Does your syllabus include what to do when the technology fails? Consider developing a technology disruption plan for your class: #SWTech #SocWorkEd @CSocialWorkEd

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 23/08/2022

#SocialWork Educators - need a new assignment for the semester? Try an infographic! Students will learn the course content while increasing digital literacy skills. Learn more here: @CSocialWorkEd Thx to Danielle Davis! @DrNPJones @melaniesage #SWTech

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 22/08/2022

Most important thing to do on the first day of class - publish your Canvas Courses? No. Respond to adjunct emails? No. Most important thing to do is clean off your desk & restock the candy! Welcome back, Blazers! @UAB_CAS #SocWorkUAB

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 25/07/2022

Need some hope? Please watch this 30-minute video about the Magic City Acceptance Academy in Alabama - Acceptance High There are people creating safe spaces for LGBTQ youth everywhere! @karenmusgrove @MCACBham @ScottBatey1

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 07/07/2022

I know it is summertime when I participate and complete @NCFDD's 14-day writing challenge. This might be the only award I get this summer. How would I put this on my CV? 😉

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 28/06/2022

America Is About to See Just How Pro-life Republicans Actually Are - The Atlantic

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 16/06/2022

I am attending #socialwork supervision training today. Lots of good reminders about ways to support supervises. What are some examples of things that your supervisor does to support you as a practitioner? #SocialWorkTwitter @melaniesage @EBelluomini @epflcswccm @DrNPJones

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 20/05/2022

Technology Disruption Readiness Plan: A Best Practice for the Social Work Classroom A thread ⬇️

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 16/05/2022

UAB Doctor talks about Alabama's transgender treatment ban & what will happen to kids in this 25-minute interview with @IvanaSuzette of @aldotcom Must-watch for all #socialworkers in Alabama! #SocWorkUAB @NASWAlabama

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 12/05/2022

As I think about #socialwork #adjunctprofessors this week, I re-visited @DrD_Empowers' blog post - Becoming an awesome adjunct professor in social work: #SocWorkEd

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 11/05/2022

My favorite piece of advice = Set up your professional social media presence! I will be sharing this with #SocWorkUAB grads. #SocialWorkTwitter

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 11/05/2022

Semester is over & I've been meeting w/ #socialwork #adjunctprofessors to see how things went & what they need - more money, better parking, and more connections to our Dept. If you are a #socialwork #adjunct, what would help you do what you do better?

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 04/05/2022

Research by Witt, Younes, @Erica_DSW & Franklin in @AffiliaJournal shows #SocWorkEd Programs don't talk ab abortion in courses: My takeaway = We need to prepare #socialwork students for professional practice related to reproductive justice @CSocialWorkEd

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Laurel Iverson Hitchcock @laurelhitchcock.bsky.social · 04/05/2022

Free webinar on Addressing LGBTQ Health Risk and Resilience in the Southeast: Given recent changes to state laws, all #socialworkers in AL need to be ready to serve & advocate for LGBTQ clients & communities! @MCACBham @NASWAlabama @UAB_CAS #SocWorkUAB

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