DSW Candidate – Nicholas Payton, 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM
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Virtual Showcase of DSW Scholars 2025 Event!
Something Must Be Done: A Solution-Focused Approach to Addressing the Adverse Effects of ADEI Legislation on Black Students in Higher Education and the Importance of Implementing Social Justice Frameworks Leading to Positive Student Success and Program Completion
DSW Candidate – Nicholas Payton, MSW, M.ED.
Monday, April 28, 2025
2:30 PM- 3:45 PM Eastern Time Zone
Credit Hours: This session is not eligible for CE credit.
Description
Something Must Be Done: A Solution-Focused Approach to Addressing the Adverse Effects of ADEI Legislation on Black Students in Higher Education and the Importance of Implementing Social Justice Frameworks Leading to Positive Student Success and Program Completion
The intersectionality of social work and higher education presents a positive responsibility to address systemic barriers that students endure due to adverse policies such as anti-DEI legislation. Black students and underrepresented students continue to face challenges that further widen the achievement gap, which hinders the student development process in the areas of social-emotional learning, inclusion, and belonging. This project explores barriers Black advanced degree-seeking students face and proposes solutions to enhance their success.
Three key products were developed, focusing on evidence-based strategies for inclusive teaching, engagement, and belonging, which are crucial for Black student development and academic achievement in higher education. The capstone includes a systematic literature review, a conceptual paper, and a practice application paper, all addressing the impact of ADEI initiatives on student outcomes. The systematic literature review addresses the question of how post-secondary institutions provide support to black graduate students regarding community engagement and success. The conceptual paper uses critical race theory to address barriers black students endure that hinder the student development process. The practice application paper recognizes a need to integrate social justice pedagogy within curriculum and instruction to create inclusive experiences that will close the achievement gap.
Upon completion of this conference, participants will be able to:
- Gain a general understanding of Anti-DEI legislation’s (ADEI) influence on higher education institutions and the importance of reframing support for students.
- Have increased knowledge and examine the need to address barriers surrounding ADEI and black graduate students.
- Recognize the need to engage in crucial conversations and identify solutions for supporting underrepresented students through social justice-centered approaches.
Delivery Method: Live Interactive Training via Zoom Video Conferencing
Credit Hours: This session is not eligible for CE credit.
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: 9/29/22-9/29/25. 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.
