Description

Broaching Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in Academic Relationships: Principles, Barriers, and Pedagogical Strategies

Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:

1. Describe key principles of effective broaching in academic relationships
2. Identify multilevel barriers to racial, ethnic, and cultural dialogue in academic relationships
3. Apply research-informed strategies to initiate and sustain meaningful conversations about race, ethnicity, and culture with students.

Presenter BioL

Frank Mborogo (pronounced mm-bor-oh-go) is a first-generation doctoral student born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Doctoral Candidate in Social Work Education at the University of Kentucky College of Social Work. He holds a Master of Social Work from The Catholic University of America and a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management from Makerere University in Uganda.

His research examines the intersection of race, ethnicity, culture, and pedagogy in social work and higher education, with particular attention to educator–student relationships and professional formation. His doctoral capstone examines educators’ reluctance to engage in discussions of race, ethnicity, and culture and advances a conceptual framework for broaching these topics as a core pedagogical practice in social work education, and beyond.

Mr. Mborogo has over 12 years of professional experience in mental health and criminal justice settings and currently serves as a Clinical Criminal Justice Social Worker with the Maryland Division of Corrections. His applied background includes behavioral health case management, emergency department crisis counseling, outpatient mental health services, and social work field instruction. In his personal time, he enjoys woodworking and practices Krav Maga.

Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing

Credit Hours: 1.0 (ACE)

Target Audience: This conference is intended for social workers and students.

Accreditation: University of Kentucky College of Social Work, Provider # 1377, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 9/29/25-9/29/28. Social workers participating in this conference will receive up to 15 general continuing education credits.

Claiming CE Credit: Instructions for claiming CE credit will be disseminated at the beginning of each session.

Questions: If you have any questions regarding CE credit or to report a grievance, please contact Christina Krantz at Christina.Krantz@uky.edu. For technical assistance, please contact lmshelp@uky.edu.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these presentations are those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the University of Kentucky or the College of Social Work. The inclusion of any topics, perspectives, or discussions is intended for academic engagement and does not constitute endorsement by the institution.