Origins of Opportunity, Part 1: The Formation of CSWE's Minority Research Fellowship Program, 1954–1978.
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| Title: | Origins of Opportunity, Part 1: The Formation of CSWE's Minority Research Fellowship Program, 1954–1978. |
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| Authors: | Harty, Justin S., Asher BlackDeer, Autumn, Schiele, Jerome H., Francis, E. Aracelis, Washington, Durrell M. |
| Source: | Journal of Social Work Education. 2025 Suppl 1, Vol. 61, pS4-S20. 17p. |
| Subjects: | Medical fellowships, Diversity & inclusion policies, Scholarships, Cultural competence, Social work education, Minorities, Professional competence |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| Abstract: | This paper marks the 50th anniversary of the Council on Social Work Education's (CSWE) Minority Fellowship Program (MFP), exploring its historical development. Leveraging archival CSWE materials, it chronicles pivotal events from 1954 leading to the MFP's inception in 1973 and its early research fellowship cohorts through 1978. This historical analysis examines the advocacy, challenges, and milestones within the CSWE and broader social movements that promoted diversity and inclusion in social work education. The MFP specifically addressed the underrepresentation of minorities by developing culturally attuned researchers and practitioners. This reflective examination enriches the social work historical record and underscores the MFP's transformative impact in creating a profession that effectively reflects and serves our racially and ethnically diverse society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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