EKU Social Work

04/22/2026

Dr. George Ashley and MSW Graduate Assistant Shaine Kerns were the keynote speakers at this year's Stop the Hurt, Child Abuse Conference in Tupelo, Mississippi. Shaine reflected, "Having the opportunity to speak alongside Dr. Ashley allowed me to step into a professional space where learning, leadership, and real‑world impact came together in a powerful way. Engaging directly with child welfare professionals deepened my understanding of the field and helped me see how academic work connects to the lived experiences of families and communities."

04/22/2026

go.eku.edu/give-SocialWork
Your donation will help students get access to Tevera is one of the most practical ways to help. Think of it as the digital backbone of a social work practicum. It’s where students track every single hour they spend in the field, manage their clinical assessments, and stay in constant contact with their supervisors.

For a student already balancing a job and a family, having this license paid for isn't just a financial relief, it’s a professional necessity that keeps their graduation on track.
At the end of the day, social work is about meeting people where they are. EKU’s online program does exactly that for its students, and tools like Tevera ensure that when those students finally graduate, they are organized, ethical, and ready to hit the ground running.
--Brandi Evans

04/22/2026

Today is a GREAT day to donate to EKU Department of Social Work. Your donation will be used to support the financial needs of students in their practicum placements. go.eku.edu/give-SocialWork

Practicum is transformative, but it also brings financial strain. Required tools like ELC/Tevera can be a real barrier for students already stretched thin. When donors help cover these costs, they’re not just funding software, they’re supporting students completing hundreds of unpaid hours, reducing stress, and strengthening the future social work workforce.
--Kayla Hhaihen

04/17/2026

On EKU's upcoming Giving Day on 4/22/2026, you can make a donation to directly support EKU Department of Social Work BSW and MSW students — please click go.eku.edu/give-SocialWork to donate.

03/30/2026

Fellow Social Workers,

You are invited to participate in a research study examining workplace experiences and burnout among female social workers. This study is being conducted by Alisha Hall, a graduate student at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois.

Participation is open to female social workers, age 18 or older. The survey is anonymous, takes approximately 8-10 minutes to complete, and is being conducted for academic research purposes.

If you choose to participate, please click the link below:

https://forms.gle/RK4y14VEn8Znvg55A
Your participation is completely voluntary, and you may stop the survey at any time. No identifying information will be collected

Dear Participant, My name is Alisha Hall, and I am a graduate student in the Master of Social Work program at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois under the supervision of Dr. Alicia Watkins, who can be reached at [email protected]. I am conducting a research study examining workpl...