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IGC Series – Feb 2026

Healing Hearts: The Role of Social Work in Cardiac Care Presented by: Avani Shah, MSW, Ph.D.6-7pm CST Feb. 18, 20261 FREE General Knowledge CE Credit Learning Objectives: Learning Objective #1:Social work has a role in advocating for better cardiac access. Learning Objective #2: Improving cardiac outcomes involves prevention, policy change, and intervention at the individual and…


IGC Series – Sep 2025

The Unfinished Business of Childhood: Tending to the Childhood Wounds of Social Workers Presented by: Adam McCormick, MSW, PhD6-7pm CST September 3, 20251 FREE General Knowledge CE Credit Learning Objectives: Learning Objective #1 Identify how childhood trauma adaptations can shape professional roles and caregiving behaviors. Learning Objective #2  Explore the tension between attachment and authenticity…


Lacey Jenkins

Faculty Title Contact Information Email: ljenkins9@ua.edu Research Areas and Expertise Education Biography Dr. Lacey Jenkins is an assistant professor at the University of Alabama School of Social Work. She earned her BSW from Texas Christian University, an MSW from the University of Denver, and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington. During her practice…


Upcoming Events

Please see our list of upcoming events below. Our offerings are updated at the beginning of each month, so check back regularly. July 2025 July 17: Child Health and Welfare Summit  August 2025 August 4-5: Supervision and Ethics for Clinical and Non-Clinical Social Work ServicesAugust 18: Differential Diagnosis: DSM-5-TRAugust 21: Navigating Turbulence: Crisis Response in…


Roy Meeks

Title IV-E Program Coordinator Contact Information Email: remeeks@ua.eduOffice: 1404 Capital HallPhone: 205-348-2491


Social Work Month 2025

Throughout March, the School of Social Work celebrates the profound impact of social workers and the invaluable contributions they make to our communities. As champions of social justice, advocates for marginalized populations, and catalysts for positive change, social workers embody the essence of compassion, empathy, and resilience. Join us in honoring their dedication and commitment…