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  • 1.  CSWE Call for Proposals Open and an AI Institute!

    Posted 8 days ago

    Hi everyone,

    The call for proposals for the 2026 CSWE Conference is now open, with proposals due February 12.  It appears that there will be a pre-conference institute on AI and Technology in Social Work Education - please see below for more details.  Please consider submitting your proposal to this institute or the Tech Track.  For more information on submitting a proposal visit https://www.cswe.org/events-meetings/the-2026-cswe-annual-conference/2026-call-for-proposals/ 

    Pre-Conference Summit and Institutes:  

    The following sessions will be scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026. 

    • AI and Technology in Social Work Education Institute (1.5 hour sessions, up to three presenters each): The pre-conference institute on Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Social Work Education is designed for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and social work education, including administrators, deans and directors, field instructors, and instructional designers. The Institute will offer space for collaboration, experimentation, and reflection on how digital tools are changing the learning landscape and how social work education must prepare students for ethical, effective, and forward-thinking practice. We seek proposals that critically and creatively engage with topics such as: integrating AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, data analytics, simulation) into coursework or field learning, preparing students for ethical, anti-oppressive technology use in practice, addressing access, environmental concerns, and/or bias in the implementation of educational technology, building digital literacy and critical thinking in social work learners, innovations in online and hybrid pedagogy using emerging technologies, proposals may include workshops, demonstrations, facilitated dialogues, or case-based reflections. Submissions that center marginalized voices, explore ethical dilemmas, or challenge dominant narratives around technology are especially encouraged. 



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    Rachel Schwartz
    MSW Program Director and Associate Professor in Residence
    University of Connecticut
    Hartford CT
    959-200-3635
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  • 2.  RE: CSWE Call for Proposals Open and an AI Institute!

    Posted 7 days ago
    Edited by Valerie Austin 7 days ago

    Greetings All! If anyone is interested in connecting for a panel or joint presentation on the following: ethical use of AI in SWK education and/or using AI simulations to build skills with social work students (I completed a research study on these things that I can send you), I would love to connect!



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    Valerie Austin
    Central Michigan University
    MT PLEASANT MI
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  • 3.  RE: CSWE Call for Proposals Open and an AI Institute!

    Posted 7 days ago

    Hi Valerie. This is definitely an interest of mine! I'd love to connect. 

    candleym@nsula.edu



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    MaryAnne Candley
    Department Head/Associate Professor
    Northwestern State University of Louisiana
    Bossier City LA
    318-357-6922
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  • 4.  RE: CSWE Call for Proposals Open and an AI Institute!

    Posted 7 days ago
    Valerie,
    I would love to collaborate. I am also presenting at the SWDE conference in April on this topic. "Integrating AI Simulations in Online Social Work Courses: Impacts on Student Skill Development & Confidence"
    I developed an elective and I am teaching Human Centered AI in Social Work Practice this March.  I would love to learn more about your research study too.
    Look forward to connecting,
    Ginger

    Ginger Lucas
    Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
    Director of Online and Hybrid Programs
    Clinical Associate Professor
    University of Houston, GCSW
    (713) 743-8399
    vlucas@central.uh.edu
     
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