Social Work

Faculty and Staff Profiles

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Faculty and Staff Profiles

Cody Budd Tue, 04/15/2014 - 12:51

The Social Work program consists of a dedicated team of faculty, instructors and staff who are committed to the education and growth of Social Work students at NEIU.

department CHAIR

Dr. Job Ngwe

j-ngwe@neiu.edu

OFFICE administrator

Jacqueline Santoyo
jsantoyo2@neiu.edu

OFFICE HOURS

Monday through Thursday : 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fridays : 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

https://www.facebook.com/NEIUSocialWork

Social Work

Job

Ngwe

Ph.D.

Chair and Professor

Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-4764

j-ngwe@neiu.edu

Expertise

Prevention Resource

Courses Taught

SWK 202: Community Analyses

SWK 309: Research and Quantitative Applications in Social Work

SWK 310: Practicum I

SWK 311: Practicum II

Research Interests

Youth violence prevention, youth development

Education

Ph.D. (Public Health), M.Ed. (Education), B.Ed. (Education)

Selected Publications

Ngwe, J. E. (2013). Social Work Research Methods: An Invitation. Boston, MA: Pearson publishing company (ISBN-13: 978-1-269-56132-7. USA: Pearson publishing company

Ngwe, J. E. (2011). Social Work Research Practicum: A Step-by-Step Planning Handbook (Second edition). Boston, MA: Pearson publishing company (ISBN 0-536-29551-4). USA: Pearson publishing company

Ngwe, J. E. (2010). Social Work Research Practicum II: A User-friendly Data Analysis and Statistics Handbook (Second edition). USA: Pearson publishing company

Ngwe, J. E. (2007). Social Work Research Practicum II: A User-friendly Data Analysis and Statistics Handbook”. Boston, MA: Pearson publishing company (ISBN 0-536-338-124)

Ngwe, J. E. (2006). Social Work Research Practicum: A Step-by-Step Planning Handbook. Boston, MA: Pearson publishing company (ISBN 0-536-29551-4).

Ngwe, J. E. & Elechi, O. O. (2013). Human Trafficking: The modern day slavery of the 21st century. African Journal of Criminology and Justice Studies: AJCJS, 6 (1 & 2): 95-112

Elechi, O. O., Okosun, T. Y. & Ngwe, J. E. (2007). Factors Vitiating Against the Effectiveness of the Nigerian Police in Combating the Criminal Exploitation of Children and Women. African Journal of Criminology & Justice Studies (AJCJS), 3(1): 1-49.

Eisuke, S., Ngwe, J. E., & Flay, B. R. (2005). Evaluation of the effects of the Aban Aya Youth Project in reducing violence among African American adolescent males using Latent Class Growth Mixture Modeling Techniques. Evaluation Review: A Journal of Applied Social Research, 29(2): 128-148.

Ngwe, J. E., Li, Q., Flay, B. R., & Eisuke, S. (2004). Violence prevention among African American Adolescent Males: Test of mediating mechanisms. American Journal of Health Behavior, 28(Supplement 1): 24-37.

Ngwe, J. E. (1999). Peer Mediation in Elementary Schools: Toward a comprehensive framework. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation. University of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois

Ngwe, J. E. (1987). Assessment of education needs of health educators in Manitoba, Unpublished master's thesis, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.

Ngwe, J. E. (1987). Education Needs of Health Educators in Manitoba. Journal of Education Administration and Foundation, 2 (1): 55-60 (ED# 164 746)

j-ngwe@neiu.edu

LWH 3078
91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4764

Fax

(773) 442-4538

Office Hours

Tuesday: 1-2:30 p.m.

Main Campus

Aissetu

Ibrahima

Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-4760

a-ibrahima@neiu.edu

Courses Taught

SWK 401 – Oppression, Decolonization and Equity in Social Work

SWK 402 – Human Behavior in the Social Environment I

SWK 404 – Human Behavior in the Social Environment II

SWK 415 – Foundation Field Practicum I

SWK 416 – Foundation Field Practicum II

SWK 432 – Family Centered Policy

SWK 443 – Social Justice, Mobilization and Change

SWK 450 – African Studies Institute

SWK 470 – Practice with Immigrants and Refugees

SWK 472 - Trauma Treatment with Children and Families

SWK 491 – Advanced Research I

SWK 495 – Advanced Field Practicum I

SWK 492 – Advanced Research II

SWK 496 – Advanced Field Practicum II

PSCI 465 – Seminar in African Politics – Introduction to Genocide and Human Rights Studies in Africa and the Diaspora

Research Interests

Indigenous social work; community health; health disparities; maternal health; genocide and human rights

Education

Ph.D., Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago

M.S., Social Work, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

B.A., Sociology and Social Administration, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Selected Publications

Ntihirageza, J., & Ibrahima, A. (2022). Education and Epistemicide in Africa: Towards an Ubuntu-Based Comprehensive Model of Education. In the Handbook of Research on Protecting and Managing Global Indigenous Knowledge Systems (pp. 275-293). IGI Global.

Ibrahima, A. B., & Kelly, B. L. (2021). Indigenous methods and knowledge: Maternal health policy and practice in Ethiopia, Africa. International Social Work, 00208728211008961.

Ibrahima, A. B. (2021). Exploring Maternal Health in Ethiopia Using Indigenous Approaches: Policy and Practice Implications. Research on Social Work Practice. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731520984829

Ibrahima, A. B. (2020). Using Indigenous Approaches as a Bridge between Policies, Interventions, and the Grassroots. In Social Work Education. IntechOpen.

Ibrahima, A. B. & Mattaini, M. (2018). Social Work in Africa: Decolonizing Methodologies and Approaches. International Social Work, pp 1-15.

Ibrahima, A. B. (2017). 16 Asset Based Community Development (ABCD). Transforming Society: Strategies for Social Development from Singapore, Asia and Around the World, 229

Selected Exhibitions

Ibrahima, A. B. Exploring Maternal Health in Ethiopia Using Indigenous Approaches:
Policy and Practice Implications. 2nd International Conference on Future of Preventive Medicine and Public Health 2022. March 24 – 25, 2022.

Ibrahima, A. B. Rooted and Curious: Learning from the Past for a Better Future, Black Heritage Month Academic Talk, February, 24, 2022

Ibrahima, A.B., “Ethnic Based Genocide in Ethiopia: The Role of Faith- Based Institutions In Conflict Resolution and Transformation”. 7th Genocide and Human Rights Virtual Conference organized by GHRAD Center, NEIU. Feb, 2021

Ibrahima, A. B. Decolonizing and Celebrating Indigenous Knowledge and Value. Africa Day – Virtual Town Hall: Contributions of the African Diaspora AU2063. May 25th, 2021.

Ibrahima, A. B Decolonizing social work methodologies and approaches. The Annual Liberation Based Healing Conference (LBHC) Organized by the Institute for Family Services (IFS. November 5 & 6 (Virtual)

Ibrahima, A. B. Understanding and Decolonizing Maternal Health in Ethiopia through Indigenous Methodologies. The 22nd Annual Conference, SSWR, Washington, DC, January 1014, 2018, Washington D.C.

Professional Affiliations & Membership

Society for Social Work and Research

Interfaith Peace-building Initiative

Additional Information

Aissetu Barry Ibrahima earned her Ph.D. in Social Work from University of Illinois at Chicago, Jane Addams College of Social Work. Dr. Aissetu has more than 10 years of post-master's social work field experience in the areas of HIV/AIDS prevention and care, community health, education, peacebuilding and conflict resolution, addiction, and monitoring and evaluation in Ethiopia as well as the U.S. Dr. Aissetu’s research area can fall under community health and grassroots development. Her research broadly examines indigenous knowledge and cultural relevance in social services, and international polices, and health disparities in maternal health service provision and utilization.

a-ibrahima@neiu.edu

Room LWH 3073
91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4760

Office Hours

By appointment.

Main Campus

Patricia

Aguado

Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-4760

p-aguado@neiu.edu

Courses Taught

SWK 403: Generalist Practice I

SWK 405: Generalist Practice II

SWK 491: Advanced Research I

SWK 492: Advanced Research II

SWK 495: Advanced Field Practicum I

SWK 496: Advanced Field Practicum II

Research Interests

Health Disparities, HIV & AIDS, Mental Health, Immigrant and Minority Health, Risk Behaviors, and Substance Use

Education

Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, Jane Addams College of Social Work

MSW, New York University, Silver School of Social Work

Background

Dr. Aguado earned a Ph.D. in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is a bilingual/bicultural clinical social worker with more than 15 years of practice and research experience in the field of HIV/AIDS. Her research interests focus on the social and cultural determinants of sexual health and retention in HIV care.

p-aguado@neiu.edu

Room LWH 3043
91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4760

Office Hours

By appointment

Main Campus

Jacqueline

Anderson

Ph.D.; LCSW

Associate Professor

Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-4767

j-anderson10@neiu.edu

Expertise

Trauma, Homelessness, Mental Health, Supervision and Leadership in Social Services, Feminist therapy

Courses Taught

SWK 353: Field Seminar I

SWK 354: Field Seminar II

SWK 314: Social Work Advocacy

Research Interests

Women and Trauma, Women and Homelessness

Education

Ph.D., Loyola University of Chicago, School of Social Work, 2009; M.S.W., Loyola School of Social Work, 1998; B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, Psychology, 1990

Selected Publications

A Foot in Each World: Identity Complexity in Impinging Environments

Background

Director of Clinical Services, Deborah’s Place, 2000-2010.

Additional Information

Anderson, Jacqueline. “Ethical Practice in Social Services.” Housing Opportunities for Women (HOW). December 2013

Anderson, Jacqueline. “Trauma-Informed Services.” Deborah’s Place. November 2013.

Anderson, Jacqueline. “Motivational Interviewing.” Deborah’s Place. October 2013

Anderson, Jacqueline. “Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and Evidence-Based Case Management Best Practices. Casa Central. July 2013

Anderson, Jacqueline. “The Recovery Model of Mental Health.” Midwest Harm Reduction Institute. Heartland Alliance. May 13, 2011

Anderson, Jacqueline. “Your Silence Will Not Protect You.” Take Back the Night Event. 91Porn. December 9, 2010

Anderson, Jacqueline. “Gender-Responsive Housing.” Midwest Harm Reduction Institute. Heartland Alliance. September 17, 2010

Anderson, Jacqueline “Dare to Lead: Leadership and Supervision Training.” Build Inc., November 9, 2007

Anderson, J., and Lundy, M. “Empowering Women Across Diverse Settings and Circumstances: Challenging Perceptions Regarding Women’s Roles and Relationships. Loyola University. November, 2007

Anderson, Jacqueline. “Feminist Principles and Women’s Rights.” Mount Carmel High School. October, 2007

Midwest Harm Reduction Institute. Advanced Motivational Interviewing. Deborah’s Place. February, 2007

Midwest Harm Reduction Institute. Motivation Interviewing and Advanced Harm Reduction. Deborah’s Place. November, 2006

Anderson, Jacqueline. The Six Stages of Clinical Supervision. Field Instructor Conference. Loyola University of Chicago. October 28, 2005.

Anderson, Jacqueline. Race Matters. Trilogy Mental Health Center, Chicago, Illinois. November 18, 2004.

Anderson, Jacqueline. The Fundamentals of Supervision. Franciscan

Outreach Ministries. Chicago, Illinois. April 14, 2003.

j-anderson10@neiu.edu

Room LWH 3074
91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4767

Office Hours

Tuesday and Thursday: 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Main Campus

Curriculum Vitae

Jacqueline CV.pdf88.01 KB

Andrew

Brake

Ph.D.

Associate Professor, School Social Work Faculty Lead

Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-5531

a-brake@neiu.edu

Expertise

Social work in schools; youth development, leadership, and mentorship; school transition; high school reform.

Courses Taught

SWK 200: Intro. to Social Work

SWK 207: Social Welfare Policy I

SWK 250: Issues in Social Service Delivery

SWK 303: Human Behavior in the Social Environment I

SWK 304: Social Work Practice I

SWK 305: Social Work Practice II

SWK 309: Research & Quantitative Application in Social Work

SWK 321: Social Work Practice in Schools

SWK 421: Critical Social Work in Schools: Policy, Practice & Research

SWK 433: Advanced Practice with Children, Youth, and Families

Research Interests

Relationship-building practices in schools; School social work leadership and capacity-building; School, agency, and community partnerships

Education

Ph.D., University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration

MSW, University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration

M.A., Sociology, New School for Social Research

B.A., Sociology, DePaul University

Selected Publications

Curtis, C., Jointer, T. Brake, A. & Bonton, A. (2021). Advancing anti-racist policies and practices in schools. In Cox, T., Alvarez, M. & Fitzgerald, T. D. The Art of Being Indispensable: What School Social Workers Need to Know in Their First Three Years of Practice. Oxford University Press.

Kim, J & Brake, A. (2021). Early incarceration, marriage, and the risk of poverty across the life course: Evidence from the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study. Journal of Policy, Practice and Research, 1-18.

Brake, A. & Livingston, L. (2021). Tackling oppression in schools: Orienting skills for school social workers. In Kelly, M. S., Massat, C. R., & Constable, R. T. (Eds.), School Social Work: Practice, Policy, and Research. (9th edition). Oxford University Press.

Brake, A. (2019). Right from the Start: Critical Classroom Practices for Building Teacher–Student Trust in the First 10 Weeks of Ninth Grade. The Urban Review, 1-22.

Brake, A., & Kelly, M. S. (2019). Camaraderie, Collaboration, and Capacity Building: A Qualitative Examination of School Social Workers in a Year Long Professional Learning Community. The Qualitative Report, 24(4), 667-692.

Brake, A. & Roth, B. (2016). Contemporary federal policy and school social work: Implications for practice and opportunities for leadership. In Villareal Sosa, L., Cox, T. & Alvarez, M. (Eds.), School Social Work: National Perspectives on Practice in School. Oxford University Press.

Roth, B. J., Sichling, F., & Brake, A. (2015). Recentering our tendencies: Immigrant youth development and the importance of context in social work research. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 1-12.

Selected Exhibitions

Sichling, F. & Brake, A. (April, 2024). Conducting ethical research during a global pandemic: A model for virtual respondent recruitment and data collection. Poster presentation of the 13th annual meeting of the European Conference for Social Work Research. Vilnius, Lithuania.

Brake, A. & Sichling, F. (April, 2023). Virtual Lockers and Remote Relationships: Amplified Uncertainty Transitioning to High School in the COVID-19 Pandemic. Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Chicago, IL.

Lindsay, R., Jointer, T. & Brake, A. (March, 2023). It’s Still Up to All of Us: Continuing the Conversation in Leading Equitable Suicide Prevention in Schools. Presentation at the annual meeting of the School Social Work Association of America National Conference, Broomfield, CO.

Jointer, T., Brake, A. & Curtis, C. (April, 2022). Advancing Anti-Racist Policies and Practices in Schools. Presentation at the annual meeting of the School Social Work Association of America National Conference, Wheeling, IL.

Professional Affiliations & Membership

Society for Social Work & Research

American Educational Research Association

Council on Social Work Education

School Social Work Association of America

American Council for School Social Work

Background

Andrew Brake is an Associate Professor in the Social Work Department. Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Dr. Brake has lived in Chicago nearly 30 years. He received his Ph.D. and MSW from the University of Chicago and an M.A. in Sociology from the New School for Social Research in New York City. At NEIU, Dr. Brake leads the School Social Work Specialization in the MSW Program. He has also developed the Introduction to Social Work curriculum in the BSW Program and has taught a variety of courses in both programs. He has over 20 years of experience working with youth serving agencies and public high schools. His research, teaching and community work aims to enhance the trust-building practices of educators and partners in schools and to develop school social workers’ leadership capacities for advancing polices, practices and partnerships rooted in justice, equity and care for youth in Chicago and beyond.

a-brake@neiu.edu

Room LWH 3080
91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-5531

Office Hours

TBA

Main Campus

Curriculum Vitae

Brake, A. CV - 6.11.24 (short).pdf173.69 KB

Crystal

Cleggett

Instructor, Interim BSW Field Director

Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-4760

c-cleggett@neiu.edu

Courses Taught

SWK 303: HBSE I

SWK 306: HBSE II

SWK 304: Practice I

SWK 305: Practice II

SWK 353: Field Seminar I

SWK 355: Practicum I

SWK 314: Advocacy

Research Interests

Mental Health in African Americans Adolescents and Education

Education

Loyola University Chicago

Background

Crystal has more than 10 years experience working with children, adolescents and adults from diverse backgrounds. She has extensive experience working within the mental health setting. For nine years she has worked in various departments within the inpatient psychiatric hospital setting. Crystal seeks to encourage the development of social work professionals as she believes that this field, with its many facets and ever changing dynamics, is a wonderful journey to embark upon.

c-cleggett@neiu.edu

LWH 3097
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4760

Office Hours

By appointment

El Centro

Main Campus

Kim

Davidson

MSW, LCSW

Instructor

Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

k-davidson1@neiu.edu

Expertise

Homelessness Services, Leadership, Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Advocacy

Courses Taught

SWK 303: Human Behavior and the Social Environment I

SWK 304: Social Work Practice l

SWK 306: Human Behavior and the Social Environment II

SWK 353: Field Seminar I

SWK 354: Field Seminar ll

WGS 101: Introduction to Women and Gender Studies

Research Interests

Women, Homelessness, Field education, Trauma informed care, Harm Reduction

Education

Master’s of Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago

Background

Kim is currently a full-time professor of Social Work. She also has 15 years of direct service experience within the homelessness services system. She previously spent seven years as the Clinical Services Director of Deborah’s Place, and has also provided oversight to supportive housing and drop-in services. In addition, she provided leadership to the Service Providers Commission and other committees/workgroups within the Chicago Continuum of Care.

k-davidson1@neiu.edu

91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

Office Hours

By appointment

Main Campus

Curriculum Vitae

cv 2020.pdf171.76 KB

Courtney

Francis

Instructor, Undergraduate Clinical Advisor

Social Work

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-5872

c-francis1@neiu.edu

Expertise

Mentorship of College Students in TESL Clinical Experience; Social Work Research and Evaluation

Courses Taught

AFAM 200 - Introduction to African & African-American Studies

ELP 096 - Developmental Writing Workshop II

ELP 099 - Developmental Writing

SWK 207 - Social Welfare Policy I

SWK 304 - Social Work Practice I

SWK 306 - HBSE II

SWK 309 - Research and Quantitative Applications in Social Work

SWK 310 - Research Practicum I

SWK 311 - Research Practicum II

SWK 407 - Social Work Research

SWK 431 - Social Work Practice with Families

TESL 109A - First-Year Experience: Chicago Speaks - Helping Immigrants Communicate

TESL 330 - Language, Society and Education

TESL 331 - Investigating African-American English

TESL 340 - Practices and Procedures

TESL 341 - Principles of Language Teaching

TESL 343 - Introduction to Language Assessment

TESL 399 - Clinical Experience in Teaching English as a Second Language

TESL 410 - Techniques of Teaching English as a Second Language

TESL 414 - Theories of Teaching English as a Second Language

Research Interests

Social Work Systems, Social Work Program Evaluation, Programmatic Impact of Family Social Work Programs on Vulnerable Communities, Impact of Dialect on Academic Writing, History of and Societal Interface with African American Vernacular English, Language Contact, ESL policy in American Schools, Effective Methods of Teaching Writing in Inner City Schools.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree: Brown University, Major: Economics, Minor: Urban Studies.

Master’s Degree: University of Chicago, Social Service Administration and Policy.

Master’s Degree: 91Porn, Teaching English as a Second Language.

Background

Former elementary school principal on Chicago’s West Side; former program manager at Healthy Families Illinois Program; former Instructor at Robert Morris University; former program director at Drug Free Schools and taught ESL at the Northeastern El Centro campus in the Community Program for four semesters.

Additional Information

Courtney Francis is a native of New York City and a graduate of Brown University (Providence, RI), who came to Chicago for graduate school. Her B.A. is in Economics with a minor in Urban Studies. Courtney holds a master's degree from University of Chicago in Social Service Administration and Policy, with a focus in Program Management and Administration. She is one class away from an M.A. in TESL/Applied Linguistics here at NEIU. Her academic interests include language contact, American English dialect, research in Innovative ESL teaching methods, and English language learner interface with native English speakers in urban settings. Outside interests include swimming, art appreciation, researching her family history and spending time with her husband and her four children.

In TESL, Francis teaches TESL 399 (TESL Clinical Experience) and TESL 340 (Practices and Procedures). She also teaches Developmental Writing and select courses in the Social Work Department and taught four semesters of ESL at Northeastern El Centro.

c-francis1@neiu.edu

Room LWH 3067
91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-5872

Office Hours

Tuesday and Thursday: 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 2-3 p.m.
and by appointment.

Main Campus

Casey

Holtschneider

Ph.D., LCSW

Associate Professor

Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

Graduate Studies and Research

(773) 442-4760

c-holtschneider@neiu.edu

Expertise

Youth homelessness; youth development; trauma

Courses Taught

SWK 207: Social Welfare Policy I

SWK 357: Social Welfare Policy II

SWK 403: Generalist Practice I

SWK 405: Generalist Practice II

SWK 406: Social Welfare Policy

SWK 407: Social Work Research

SWK 432: Family Centered Policy

SWK 434: Child Welfare Policy

SWK 441: Empowerment and Change

SWK 472: Trauma Treatment

SWK 473: Special Topics in Advocacy

SWK 495/496: Advanced Field Practicum

Research Interests

Youth housing models; expressive therapies; housing policy; structural social work practice

Education

Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago

M.S.W., University of Michigan

B.A. in Psychology and B.A. in Sociology, University of Michigan

Selected Publications

Mattaini, M.A., & Holtschneider, C. (2017). Collective leadership and circle processes: Not invented here. The Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 37, 126-141

Mattaini, M. A., & Holtschneider, C. (2016). Foundations of social work practice: A graduate text (5th ed.). Washington, DC: NASW Press.

Holtschneider, C. (2016). From independence to interdependence: Redefining outcomes for transitional living programs for youth experiencing homelessness. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services, 97, 160-170.

Holtschneider, C. (2016). A part of something: The importance of transitional living programs within a Housing First framework for youth experiencing homelessness. Children and Youth Services Review, 65, 204-215.

Selected Exhibitions

Holtschneider, C. (2018). Addressing hunger, housing instability and homelessness on campus. Pride Action Tank, Housing Instability in Higher Education Convening. Chicago, Ill.

Holtschneider, C. (2017). Building power: Community, resistance, and the role of social work. Chicago Social Worker Collective. Chicago, Ill.

Holtschneider, C. (2016). It saved my life: From homelessness to community with youth in transitional living. Alliance for Strong Families and Communities.

Holtschneider, C. (2016). Rethinking aftercare: Experiences of youth exiting housing programs. Oral presentation at the Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, Washington, D.C.

Holtschneider, C. (2015). The impact of transitional living programs: Perspectives of homeless youth. Oral presentation at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program, Denver, Colo.

Professional Affiliations & Membership

Society for Social Work and Research

Council on Social Work Education

Background

Dr. Casey Holtschneider is an assistant professor of social work at NEIU and has spent the last 20 years working with young people experiencing homelessness. She completed her Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Chicago where her dissertation research investigated the long-term impact of housing and support services for youth in situations of homelessness. Her findings raised critical concerns with regard to: the systemic barriers and further harm youth experience when accessing services; the prioritization and quality of those services; and the continued structural violence that leads to and perpetuates poverty and homelessness for youth. In effort to take action on these findings, Dr. Holtschneider teamed up with a group of former participants in, and directors of, homeless youth services in Chicago and together they founded the LYTE Collective where she currently serves as executive director. Dr. Holtschneider is the co-author of Foundations of Social Work Practice: A Graduate Text (5th ed.) and her present research focuses on improving services for young people through the implementation of intervention models that are youth-driven, evidence-guided, and grounded in anti-oppressive practice.

Additional Information

State of Illinois Licensure, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

c-holtschneider@neiu.edu

Room LWH 3001
91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-4760

Office Hours

TBD

Main Campus

Jin

Kim

Ph.D.; J.D.

Associate Professor; Director of BSW Program

Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-4875

j-kim24@neiu.edu

Expertise

Social Welfare Policy, Research Methods, Elder Law

Courses Taught

SWK 207 – Social Welfare Policy I

SWK 310 – Research Practicum I

SWK 311 – Research Practicum II

SWK 357 – Social Welfare Policy II

SWK 432 - Family Centered Policy

SWK 491 - Advanced Research l

SWK 492 - Advanced Research ll

ZHON - 361 Honors Seminar in Research and Creative Processes

Research Interests

Poverty, Inequality, Health, Public Program Participation

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ph.D. - Social Welfare, Applied Economics (Minor)

Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., M.S.W.: Law, Social Work

Cornell University, A.B.: Government, Sociology

Selected Publications

Kim, J. (2017). Are older adults who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) healthier than eligible non-participants? Evidence from the Health and Retirement Study. Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, 44(3). 95-117.

Kim, J. (2016). Is regional income inequality associated with the individual health of older adults? Evidence from the Health and Retirement Study. Poverty & Public Policy, 8(4), 416-429.

Kim, J., & Frank-Miller, E. (2015). Poverty, health insurance status, and health service utilization among the elderly. Journal of Poverty, 19(2), 1-21.

Kim, J. (2015). Health status, Medicare Part D enrollment, and prescription drug use among older adults. Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, 42(1), 163-184.

Kim, J. (2015). Examining racial-ethnic and gender disparities in poverty among the elderly. In Haymes, S. N., de Haymes, M.V., & Miller, R.J. (Eds.), The Routledge Handbook of Poverty in the United States (pp. 436-443). New York, NY: Routledge.

Kim, J. (2013). SSI participation among the elderly: A hazard model approach. Journal of Poverty, 17(2), 217-233.

Selected Exhibitions

Kim, J. & Yu, H. Poverty, early childhood care and education arrangement, and socio-emotional development: Evidence from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, Kindergarten Class of 2010-11. 2021 Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research. Virtual Meeting.

Kim, J. & Brake, A. Incarceration and the risks of poverty in old age: Examining the significance of gender. (January 17, 2019). 2019 Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research. San Francisco, CA.

Kim, J. & Brake, A. Examining the effects of incarceration and marriage on poverty in old age: Evidence from the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study. (November 17, 2018). Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Boston, MA.

Kim, J. Examining sexual orientation disparities in health insurance coverage and health service use in a population-based sample. (November 3, 2017). 2017 Association for Public Policy and Management Fall Research Conference. Chicago, IL.

Kim, J. Are older adults who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program health than eligible non-participants? Evidence from the Health and Retirement Study. (November 21, 2015). 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America. Orlando, FL.

Kim, J. Are older adults who receive SNAP benefits healthier than non-recipients? Evidence from the Health and Retirement Study. (November 14, 2015). 2015 Association for Public Policy and Management Fall Research Conference. Miami, FL.

Background

I am an associate professor and policy curriculum specialist in the Social Work Department. My research generally examines poverty, inequality, and health, and the various public policies that potentially impact these social issues. Methodologically speaking, I use longitudinal methods to examine research questions typically involving the effectiveness of public policies in mitigating the disadvantages or disparities stemming from the aforementioned issues.

j-kim24@neiu.edu

91Porn
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Chicago, IL 60625
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(773) 442-4875

Office Hours

By appointment

El Centro

Main Campus

Curriculum Vitae

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Maribel

Lopez

MSW, Ed.D

Instructor; Field Seminar Instructor

Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 600-2194

ma-lopez@neiu.edu

Expertise

Concentration in Children and Families

Courses Taught

SWK 303: Human Behavior and the Social Environment I

SWK 306: Human Behavior and the Social Environment II

SWK 353: Field Seminar I

SWK 354: Field Seminar II

SWK 310: Practicum I

SWK 311: Practicum II

SWK 433: Advanced Practice with Children

Research Interests

Latinas and Higher Education

Education

National Louis University, Chicago IL., Ed.D Adult Education Program

Jane Adams College of Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago, Masters of Social Work

Governors State University, University Park, Illinois, Bachelors of Social Work

Morton College, Cicero, Illinois, Associates in Liberal Arts

Truman College, Chicago, Illinois, Basic Certificate in Earl Childhood Ed.

Background

Dr. Lopez obtained her Ed. D degree from National Louis University in Chicago. She received her master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Lopez has extensive experience working with children, families, individuals, couples and youth counseling. Dr. Lopez is engaged in community education both locally and internationally, on women empowerment, women’s ministry, early childhood education, substance abuse and domestic violence. She co-founded Latina Child Care Providers In Action (LCCPIA) in 1998. This is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to foster economic development in the Latina community. In addition, she established the Dr. Maribel Lopez Scholarship Foundation, with a mission to support students in school. Dr. Lopez is passionate about teaching and engaging in shared knowledge with her students in the classroom.

ma-lopez@neiu.edu

LIB 410
91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 600-2194

Office Hours

By appointment

El Centro

Main Campus

Noe

Mojica

Ph.D, MDiv, MSW

Associate Professor

Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-5819

nmojica2@neiu.edu

Expertise

Bereavement; spirituality; men and masculinities; social work and healthcare; multi-disciplinary collaboration; clinical supervision; direct practice with children, youth and families

Courses Taught

SWK 401: Oppression, Decolonization and Equity in Social Work

SWK 402: Human Behavior in the Social Environment I

SWK 404: Human Behavior in the Social Environment II

SWK 415: Field Practicum I

SWK 416: Field Practicum II

SWK 431: Social Work Practice with Families

SWK 433: Social Work Practice with Children and Youth

SWK 470 Practice with Immigrants and Refugees

SWK 472: Trauma Treatment with Children and Families

SWK 495: Advanced Field Practicum I

SWK 496: Advanced Field Practicum II

Research Interests

Masculinities, caregiving, quality of life and healthcare, creative arts and social work, COVID-19 and minoritized groups.

Education

Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago

M.Div., McCormick Theological Seminary

M.S.W., University of Puerto Rico

B.A., Social Sciences, University of Puerto Rico

Selected Publications

Mojica, N. (2015). Fathers are caregivers too: Shifting focus on research with Latino men. Perspectives on Social Work, 11(1), 16-26.

James, K. & Mojica, N. (2008). Supporting grieving children. Children, Adolescents, & Young Adults, (1), 8-11.

Mojica, N. (2007). Spirituality: Considerations for social work practice. (In Spanish). Revista Análisis, 8 (1), 1-22.

Selected Exhibitions

Mojica, N. (November, 2019). Providing Care to Children with Cancer: Latino Fathers’ Coping and Gender Role Conflict. National Association of Social Work-Illinois Chapter Statewide Conference. Wheeling, IL.

Mojica, N. (July, 2019). Fathering and Masculinity: Men as Caregivers of Children Diagnosed with Cancer. 7th International Colloquium on Men’s Studies and Masculinities. Universidad de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica.

Mojica, N. (May, 2019). Latino Men, Masculinity and Healthcare. Universidad Complutense. Social Work Faculty. Madrid, Spain.

Mojica, N. (October, 2018). Échale Ganas: Latino Fathering of Children with Cancer. Latino Social Workers' Organization National Social Work Conference. University of Illinois, Chicago, IL.

Mojica, N. (February, 2018). Panel Discussion: Integrating Theory and Practice. School of Social Service Administration. University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.

Mojica, N. (March, 2014). Men as Caregivers: Latino Fathers and Children with Life Threatening Illness. The American Men’s Studies Association’s Twenty-Second Annual Conference on Men and Masculinities. University of Washington, Tacoma, WA.

Mojica, N. (February, 2014). Loyola University School of Social Work Spring 2014 Teach In: Beyond Borders: The Migration Experience. Hispanic Culture Panel. Chicago, IL.

Mojica, N., & Torres-Kortright, O. (September, 2012). Cultural Competency: Working with Latino/Hispanic Families. Family Services Department Cluster Meeting. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Chicago, IL.

Mojica, N. (April, 2012). Migration, Human Rights and Health Care: Dialogue with Students from Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico. (Part of Migration Studies Initiatives to Promote Curricular Development and a North American Community). Loyola University Chicago. Chicago, IL.

Mojica, N. (September, 2010). The Empowerment Model and Social Work Practice. Children’s Memorial Hospital of Chicago. Chicago, IL.

James, K., Torres, N., & Mojica, N. (June, 2008). When “Lo Siento” Is Not Enough: Supporting Grieving Latino Families. 12th Annual Symposium of Children’s Grief. Houston, TX.

Mojica, N. (June, 2008). Understanding the Latin American Worldview and Its Implications for the Grieving Process. Latino Social Workers’ Organization. Chicago, IL.

Mojica, N. (March, 2007). Social Work with Liver and Small Bowel Transplant Patients. Children’s Memorial Hospital of Chicago. Chicago, IL.

Mojica, N. (1999)- Social Work: A Puerto Rican Perspective. University of Illinois, Chicago Latino Social Workers’ Organization.

Mojica, N. (February, 1994). Public Policy Against Crime: Citizen Participation in Community Development (Seminar). Centro Internacional de las Realidades Sociales y Desarrollo Social, University of Puerto Rico. Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.

Professional Affiliations & Membership

American Men's Studies Association

International Federation of Social Workers

Society for Social Work Leadership in Healthcare

nmojica2@neiu.edu

91Porn
5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
United States

(773) 442-5819

Office Hours

By appointment.

El Centro

Main Campus

Olubunmi

Basirat

Oyewuwo

Ph.D, MSSW

Assistant Professor

Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-4797

o-oyewuwogassikia@neiu.edu

Expertise

Domestic violence/intimate partner violence

Courses Taught

SWK 304: Social Work Practice

SWK 309: Introduction to Social Work Research

SWK 310: Research Seminar I

SWK 311: Research Seminar II

SWK 473: Special Topics in Advocacy

Research Interests

Health and well-being of women and Black, Muslim and immigrant communities; intimate partner violence/domestic violence; mental health; coping; help-seeking; intersectionality of race, gender, religion; religion and spirituality

Education

PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago
MSSW, The University of Texas at Austin
BSW, The University of Texas at Austin

Selected Publications

Oyewuwo, O. B. (2020). Black Muslim women’s use of spirituality and religion as domestic violence coping strategies. Journal of Muslim Mental Health. 14(1). https://doi.org/10.3998/jmmh.10381607.0014.101

Oyewuwo-Gassikia, O. B. (2020). Black Muslim women’s domestic violence help-seeking strategies: Types, motivations, and outcomes. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma, 29(7), 856-875. https://doi.org/10.1080/10926771.2019.1653411

Walton, Q. L., & Oyewuwo-Gassikia, O. B. (2017). The case for #BlackGirlMagic: Application of a strengths-based, intersectional practice framework for working with Black women with depression. Affilia, 32(4), 461-475. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886109917712213

Oyewuwo-Gassikia, O. B. (2016). American Muslim women and domestic violence service seeking: A Literature Review. Affilia, 31(4), 450-462. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886109916654731

Selected Exhibitions

2022 Oyewuwo, O. B. & Walton, Q.L. Intersectionality as Activism and Self-care When Working with Underserved Survivors. Workshop accepted presented at 2022 National Sexual Assault Conference. Virtual, August 17-19.

2022 Chaudhry, T., Mokhtar, H., Oyewuwo, O. B. Navigating the nuance: How survivors who practice religion seek help for relationship violence. Critical conversation presented at American Psychological Association Convention. Minneapolis, MN, August 4-7.

2021 Oyewuwo, O. B. An Intersectional Examination of Black Muslim Women’s Pathways to Leaving Abusive Relationships. Paper presented at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting. Orlando, FL, November 4-7.

2018 Oyewuwo-Gassikia, O. B. Politics of Muslimah Goodness: Negotiating and Defining Self in Light of Domestic Violence. Paper presented at the 4th Annual Black Muslim Psychology Conference. Philadelphia, PA, July 20-22.

2018 Oyewuwo-Gassikia, O. B. Black Muslim Women’s Experiences and Responses to Domestic Violence. Poster presented at the 10th Annual Muslim Mental Health Conference. Washington, D.C., May 15-17.

2017 Oyewuwo-Gassikia, O. B. Black Muslim Women’s Domestic Violence Help-Seeking Strategies. Paper presented at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo. Atlanta, GA, November 4-8.

2017 Oyewuwo-Gassikia, O. B. Being the Good Muslim Woman: How the Intersection of Race, Gender, and Faith Shape Black Muslim Women’s Experiences of Domestic Violence. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Black Muslim Psychology Conference. Philadelphia, PA, July 21-22.

Professional Affiliations & Membership

Council on Social Work Education

Muslim Mental Health Consortium, Michigan State University

Muslim Advocacy Network Against Domestic Violence (MANADV)

Background

Olubunmi Basirat Oyewuwo, PhD, LMSW is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at 91Porn. Her research agenda focuses on improving the health and well-being outcomes of women, as well as Black, Muslim, and immigrant communities. She has led projects examining the intimate partner violence (IPV) experiences of American Muslims, including a qualitative study examining how the intersectionality of race, gender, and religion shape Black Muslim women’s IPV coping processes using an ethnically diverse sample. She is currently the PI of a national survey that examines American Muslims’ experiences and perceptions of IPV. This research is being conducted in collaboration with Peaceful Families Project (PFP), a national organization that provides education and training on domestic violence to the American Muslim community.

Prior to pursuing her PhD, her practice experience included working in a domestic violence shelter as a legal advocate and in a battering intervention and prevention program as a group facilitator. Dr. Oyewuwo has taught across social work programs, curriculum areas, and modalities. She currently serves as the curriculum specialist for the NEIU BSW research sequence.

o-oyewuwogassikia@neiu.edu

(773) 442-4797

Office Hours

By appointment; please email for specific times.

El Centro

Main Campus

Judith

Rocha

Ph.D., MSW

MSW Director of Field Education and Associate Professor

Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

(773) 442-4763

j-rocha5@neiu.edu

Expertise

Dementia family caregiver well-being; Alzheimer’s disease in the Latinx/a/o community; Art benefits in the elder population; Social Work Field Education.

Courses Taught

SWK 415: Foundation Field Practicum I

SWK 416: Foundation Field Practicum II

SWK 495: Advanced Field Practicum I

SWK 496: Advanced Field Practicum II

Research Interests

Culturally responsive practices & interventions; the Chicago-based Mexican experience

Education

Ph.D., Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago

MSW, Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago

BSW, Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago

Selected Publications

Jaldin, M.A., Balbim, G.M., Colin, S.J., Marques, I.G., Mejia, J., Magallanes, M., Rocha, J.S., & Marquez, D.X. (In Press). The influence of Latino cultural values on the perceived caregiver role of family members with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Ethnicity & Health. DOI: 10.1080/13557858.2022.2115018.

Balbim, G.M., Marques, I.G., Cortez, C., Magallanes, M., Rocha, J., Marquez, D.X. (2019). Coping strategies utilized by middle-aged and older Latino caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Journal of Cross Cultural Gerontology 34(4) 355-371. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10823-019-09390-8.

Magaña, S. M., & Rocha, J. S. (2016, March 1). Aging in a Latino World [Review of the book Latinos in an Aging World: Social, Psychological and Economic Perspectives, by R. J. Angel & J. L. Angel]. The Gerontologist, 56(2), 372-374. doi:10.1093/geront/gnw041

O’Grady, C., & Rocha, J. S. (2016). Social work practice with Latinos: A review of the literature. TS Cuadernos de Trabajo Social No 15. Retrieved from http://www.tscuadernosdetrabajosocial.cl/index.php/TS/article/view/95

Selected Exhibitions

Rocha, J. S. (2019). ¡Oh! ¿Y ahora quien podrá ayudarnos? An aging society and its reliance on caregiving. Invited keynote presentation at the Latino Social Worker Organization Conference, Chicago, IL.

Rocha, J. S. (2017). By Caring for Myself: A Promotora Intervention for Latino Families of Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. In R. Shaffert (Chair), Family support spotlight: Supporting caregivers, expressive art and parents with disabilities. Oral presentation at The Arc National Convention, San Diego, CA.

Rocha, J. S. (2017). Caring of Caregivers Organically (CoCO): Health Education for Latina Family Caregivers of Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia – Phase I Findings. Oral presentation at the Latin American Studies Association Conference, Lima, Peru.

Rocha, J. S. (2016). Predictors of Depression in Latina Mothers of Youth and Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: An Overview of Baseline Data for a Health Promotion Intervention. Poster presentation at the Society of Social Work and Research Annual Conference, Washington, DC.

Background

Dra. Judith Susan Rocha is an assistant professor of Social Work and currently serves as the Interim Program Director of the Master's of Social Work program at NEIU. As a proud Chicago Public Schools alumna, she is a strong believer and advocate for quality public education. All her social work degrees were completed at the University of Illinois at Chicago's Jane Addams College of Social Work. As a Mexicana born in Chicago and raised in the Little Village and Gage Park neighborhoods (both Chicago working class ethnic enclaves), by a hard-working single mother and loving older siblings, all Mexican-born; Dra. Rocha has always been interested in helping Latinx/a/o families navigate systems in order to have full access to a more just and prosperous life.

Her work in the last 25+ years has included parenting education and counseling for children and families on the Southwest and Southeast sides of Chicago, where resources are oftentimes few and opportunities for a higher quality of life can be challenging to reach. With input from dementia family caregivers, content area experts, service providers and other stakeholders, she developed Caring of Caregivers Organically (CoCO), a culturally responsive health education program for Latinas that are caring for a family member with dementia. The intervention aims to address the higher risk of developing health conditions such as depression and reduced overall health in this population. As a former caregiver herself, providing care for her mother who lived with diagnosed Alzheimer’s disease for 16 years, there is a personal passion and commitment to this work. She is invested in finding practical ways for family members to provide care to someone with this complex disease, to stay healthy. Included in her service to the community is a program called La BROCHA which she co-founded, that carries out free art workshops and activities for the Latinx community with a focus on elders 60 years of age and older. More recently, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, she began co-facilitating the support group ANCLA for Spanish-speaking individuals that provide care to a loved one living with dementia.

Social work is not only a career for her but a way of life. She started as an aviation flight major at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1995, never imagining the heights she would reach in the Social Work field as a Ph.D., a couple decades later, in her beloved city of Chicago.

Social work is not only a career for her but a way of life. She started as an aviation flight major at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1995, never imagining the heights she would reach in the Social Work field as a Ph.D., a couple decades later, in her beloved city of Chicago.

Additional Information

Licensed Clinical Social Work – Illinois

j-rocha5@neiu.edu

(773) 442-4763

Office Hours

Email for office hours.

Main Campus

Andrya

Soprych

DSW, MSW

Assistant Professor

Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

asoprych@neiu.edu

Expertise

Interdisciplinary social work/legal teams; social work education

Courses Taught

SWK 303/402: Human Behavior in the Social Environment I

SWK 306/404: Human Behavior in the Social Environment II

SWK 310: Research Seminar I

SWK 311: Research Seminar II

SWK 314: Social Work Advocacy

SWK 432: Family Centered Policy

Research Interests

The scholarship of teaching and learning; interdisciplinary practice; privacy and confidentiality.

Education

DSW, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
MSW, University of Illinois at Chicago
BSW, Loyola University of Chicago

Selected Publications

Hill, J., & Soprych, A. (2024). Beginning the healing journey: Re-storying violent loss through Tree of Life narrative groupwork. Advances in Social Work, 24(2), 269-285. https://doi.org/10.18060/27353

Hofmeister, S. & Soprych, A. (2017). Teaching resident physicians to work with the previously incarcerated patient. The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, 52(3), 277-285.

Bahena, H. & Soprych, A. (2014). Engaging in empowerment-driven legal practice. Clearinghouse Review Journal of Poverty Law and Policy, 48(3-4), 86-93.

Block, M. & Soprych, A. (2011). Beyond advocacy alone: Incorporating social work into legal aid practice. Clearinghouse Review Journal of Poverty Law and Policy, 44(9-10), 465-470.

Cozzola, R. & Soprych, A. (2009). Ensuring quality out-of-court advocacy. In C. Chiamulera (Ed.), Advocating for Nonresident Fathers in Child Welfare Court Cases (29-48). Washington D.C.: American Bar Association.

Cozzola, R. & Soprych, A. (2009). Representing parents in civil child protection cases. Family Advocate, 31(3), 22-25.

Selected Exhibitions

Mack, B., Soprych, A., Love-Schropshire, N., & Anderson, T. (March, 2024). Thriving together: A workshop on professional learning communities for social work educators. Presentation at the Baccalaureate Program Directors annual conference in New Orleans, LA. (peer reviewed.)

Jensen, T., Soprych, A., & Lambert, K. (October, 2023). A tale of three programs: Strategies for implementing the 2022 EPAS. Presentation at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting in Atlanta, GA. (peer reviewed)

Soprych, A. (February, 2023). Shifting to new competencies: An emphasis on anti-racist practice. Workshop presented for Mount Mary University Field Instructors in Milwaukee, WI. (invited).

Soprych, A. (April, 2022). Constructing parallels between social work practice and the learning environment. Workshop presented at the Wisconsin Council on Social Work Education Spring conference in Wisconsin Dells, WI. (peer reviewed).

Soprych, A. (February, 2022). Maximizing supervision time. Workshop presented for Mount Mary University Field Instructors in Milwaukee, WI. (invited).

Soprych, A., Peterson, L., & Lambert, K. (January, 2022). Student selected material: Including diverse voices through shared curriculum ownership. Workshop presented at the International Teaching Learning Cooperative Lilly Conferences Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning in San Diego, CA. (peer reviewed).

Soprych, A. (February, 2021). Harnessing social work competencies through the Learning Contract: What, why, how, and when. Workshop presented for Mount Mary University Field Instructors in Milwaukee, WI. (invited).

Soprych, A. (June, 2020). Sharing ownership of curriculum between instructor and students: Student identified reading. Oral workshop accepted for presentation at the Joint World Conference on Social Work Education and Social Development in Rimini, Italy. Conference cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic. (peer reviewed).

Soprych, A. & Aiken, A. (December, 2019). Integrating social workers as part of the legal team. Training presented at the Chicago Bar Association in Chicago, IL. (invited).

Soprych, A. (October, 2019). Sharing ownership of curriculum between instructor and students: Student choice readings. Workshop presented at the Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting in Denver, CO. (peer reviewed).

Hofmeister, S. & Soprych, A. (September, 2016). Working with previously incarcerated parents. Workshop presented at the Forum for Behavioral Science in Family Medicine in Chicago, IL. (peer reviewed).

Soprych, A., Edwards, A. C., Cornelius, C., & Rudnick, A. (September, 2015). Harm reduction meets the criminal legal system. Workshop presented at the Midwest Harm Reduction Institute Annual Conference in Chicago, IL (peer reviewed).

Soprych, A. & Moore, J. (October, 2015). Interviewing low-income clients. Workshop presented at Christian Legal Society National Conference in New Orleans, LA. (peer reviewed).

Background

Andrya Soprych, LCSW is an assistant professor in the Social Work Department teaching across the BSW and MSW programs. Dr. Soprych is the Curriculum Specialist for Human Behavior and the Social Environment, a two-course series in both the BSW and MSW programs. Originally from Michigan, Dr. Soprych has been in the Chicagoland area for over 20 years. She obtained her BSW at Loyola University of Chicago and her MSW at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Jane Addams College of Social Work.

She has 10+ years in interdisciplinary legal-social work practice working in both civil and criminal legal aid. She earned her clinical license while working in legal aid and enjoys providing clinical supervision for social workers in non-traditional settings.

Dr. Soprych also has 10+ years of teaching experience across the curriculum and returned to school to earn her Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) focusing on education as a form of social work practice with an emphasis on social work accreditation.

asoprych@neiu.edu

Office Hours

By appointment; please email for specific times.

Main Campus

General Program Information

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General Program Information

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The Social Work Program Goals are:

Prepare students as generalist practitioners for entry-level social work positions;
prepare students to gain admission into graduate schools of social work and other graduate
schools;
guide students to become critical thinkers equipped with social work values, knowledge, and professional identities;
prepare students to enhance the strengths of clients to build capacities with themselves and their environments;
prepare students to promote human rights and social justice across local and global contexts;
and train students to engage in lifelong learning to improve their professional skills, values, and knowledge.

How to Become a Social Work Major

To declare a major in Social Work, you must contact Dr. Kim, j-kim24@neiu.edu (BSW Program Director), Dr. Ibrahima, a-ibrahima@neiu.edu (MSW Program Director), or Dr. Ngwe, j-ngwe@neiu.edu (Department Chair) to schedule an appointment with an advisor.

For general Northeastern admission requirements, the Admissions Office helps new and returning students through the application process. In addition, the Transfer Center assists transfer students and students who are veterans to transition to Northeastern.

Advising

We have several advisors to assist you with transcripts, audits, transfer credits, course selection, career options or any questions and concerns you may have. Once you declare your major in Social Work, you will be assigned one of our advisors.

Northeastern’s Academic Advising will assist you in understanding the process to fulfill General Education and liberal arts requirements.

Clubs and Organizations

Alliance of Student Social Workers

This is the Social Work program’s club for students. It is entirely student-run and provides an opportunity for students to engage in advocacy and lobbying at the University and beyond. It also serves as a place to socialize and connect with peers. Check out their Facebook page for the latest updates.

The Alliance of Student Social Workers (ASSW) provides an opportunity for students and faculty to discuss local, state, national and international social issues and topics. Activities organized by the ASSW include bringing guest speakers to campus and working with other student clubs to plan events and activities. Officers of the ASSW are liaisons to the Social Work faculty and serve as student representatives to the Illinois Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. ASSW officers are elected for one-year terms at the last meeting of the spring semester.

Explore other clubs through the Office of Student Leadership and Development, which houses chartered clubs and organizations to meet the interests of students on campus. Joining a club is one of the many extracurricular things to do while at Northeastern.

Additional Opportunities

In today's global society, an increasing number of social workers are choosing to live and learn in cultures very different from their own. In fact, many believe there is no better way to truly understand the impact of global forces on the vulnerable populations we serve, both at home and abroad. Northeastern’s BSW curriculum includes an increasing number of international experiential courses and learning opportunities. Learn more about global learning opportunities available to you as an BSW student. A growing number of Northeastern BSW faculty members and students are conducting international research in countries around the world. Many of our students begin a research project while in the program and continue this interest in their advanced studies.

NEIU Advocate

Check out our newsletter, NEIU Advocate, to find out more.

McNair Scholars Program and NEIU's University Honors Program

Many of our Social Work students are also members of the McNair Scholars Program, a program that supports first-generation college students and students from historically underrepresented groups. The Social Work program has been recognized for mentoring the largest group of McNair Scholars over the past five years. Explore eligibility for and benefits of participation in Northeastern’s University Honors Program.

Think Local!

Throughout Chicago and the surrounding area, internship opportunities are available at many agencies and organizations. We encourage and support students to seek and apply for positions at the micro and macro level in social work and non-profit organizations, as our students are in high demand based on their life experiences, training and education as well as their knowledge of families and communities in and around Chicago.

Social Work

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CSWE B.S.W. Accreditation

CSWE M.S.W. Accreditation

NASW Code of Ethics

Welcome to the NEIU Social Work Program!

Welcome message from the Social Work Program Chair

Welcome to the Social Work Department at 91Porn. It is an exciting time for our program and for the University as we strive to prepare competent professional social workers for the challenges ahead. Part of our mission is to continue to disseminate knowledge and engage our communities. We invite you to join us. We have both baccalaureate (BSW) and master's (MSW) programs in our department. Our BSW program has been continuously reaffirmed every eight years since 1988. Our MSW program received initial accreditation in 2019 and was reaffirmed in 2023. Our BSW program is probably the second largest major in the College of Arts and Sciences and our BSW and MSW are the fastest growing programs in the college.

Our dedicated faculty are recognized for their exceptional teaching, research, mentorship, service, and scholarship in a variety of areas: clinical social work practice, policy, research, supervision, child welfare, public health, domestic violence, trauma, homelessness, school social work, and social activism, and so on. This faculty continuously engage with state and private agencies to enhance the social and economic wellbeing of the most vulnerable and underserved populations among us. Many thanks for the many ways these professors support and enhance our program and our college.

Our student interns are placed in a variety of social service settings including Nursing Homes, Schools, Homeless Shelters, Hospitals, Mental Health Facilities, Juvenile Justice Systems, Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Department of Veteran Affairs, Domestic Violence Shelters, and so on. Together, our interns in the BSW and MSW programs provide more than 90,000 hours of service per year to our local agencies through our signature pedagogy - the field education.

Learn more about our history, our mission and the amazing career opportunities in the social work field.

Sincerely, Job Elom Ngwe, Ph.D., MSW, M.Ed. Program Chair and Professor

Career Opportunities in Social Work

Careers opportunities in social work are numerous and include such areas as mental health; health services; substance abuse; school social work; local, state and federal government; corrections; homelessness outreach and services; services in international settings; domestic violence treatment and prevention; hospice services; and many others. After the completion of Northeastern’s Social Work Program, social work graduates are regularly offered positions by the agency at which they completed their field practicum.

If you have any questions about your educational opportunities in Northeastern’s Social Work Program, please feel free to contact our office at (773) 442-4760.

Accreditations

91Porn Social Work Program offers a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW)
degrees, which are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation.

Accreditation of the baccalaureate social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation indicates that it has been evaluated through a rigorous peer-review process and has articulated a clearly defined mission and goals that are achievable and consistent with expectations of the profession. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Commission on Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.

Accreditation applies to all program sites and program delivery methods of an accredited program. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program

NEIU's Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree program has been continuously accredited by the Council on Social Work Education since 1988.

NEIU's Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program has been accredited since February 2019.

For more information about the accreditation process, please review the information on CSWE's website.

Andrya Soprych

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Andrya Soprych

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Andrya

Soprych

Assistant Professor

Expertise

Interdisciplinary social work/legal teams; social work education

Courses Taught

SWK 303/402: Human Behavior in the Social Environment I

SWK 306/404: Human Behavior in the Social Environment II

SWK 310: Research Seminar I

SWK 311: Research Seminar II

SWK 314: Social Work Advocacy

SWK 432: Family Centered Policy

Research Interests

The scholarship of teaching and learning; interdisciplinary practice; privacy and confidentiality.

Education

DSW, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
MSW, University of Illinois at Chicago
BSW, Loyola University of Chicago

Selected Publications

Hofmeister, S. & Soprych, A. (2017). Teaching resident physicians to work with the previously incarcerated patient. The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, 52(3), 277-285.

Bahena, H. & Soprych, A. (2014). Engaging in empowerment-driven legal practice. Clearinghouse Review Journal of Poverty Law and Policy, 48(3-4), 86-93.

Block, M. & Soprych, A. (2011). Beyond advocacy alone: Incorporating social work into legal aid practice. Clearinghouse Review Journal of Poverty Law and Policy, 44(9-10), 465-470.

Cozzola, R. & Soprych, A. (2009). Representing parents in civil child protection cases. Family Advocate, 31(3), 22-25.

Selected Exhibitions

Soprych, A. (February, 2023). Shifting to new competencies: An emphasis on anti-racist practice. Workshop presented for Mount Mary University Field Instructors in Milwaukee, WI. (invited).

Soprych, A. (February, 2022). Maximizing supervision time. Workshop presented for Mount Mary University Field Instructors in Milwaukee, WI. (invited).

Soprych, A. & Aiken, A. (December, 2019). Integrating social workers as part of the legal team. Training presented at the Chicago Bar Association in Chicago, IL. (invited).

Soprych, A. & Moore, J. (October, 2015). Interviewing low-income clients. Workshop presented at Christian Legal Society National Conference in New Orleans, LA. (peer reviewed).

Background

asoprych@neiu.edu

Office Hours

By appointment; please email for specific times.

DSW, MSW

Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

Main Campus

Olubunmi Oyewuwo

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Olubunmi

Oyewuwo

Assistant Professor

Expertise

Domestic violence/intimate partner violence

Courses Taught

SWK 304: Social Work Practice

SWK 309: Introduction to Social Work Research

SWK 310: Research Seminar I

SWK 311: Research Seminar II

SWK 473: Special Topics in Advocacy

Research Interests

Education

PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago
MSSW, The University of Texas at Austin
BSW, The University of Texas at Austin

Selected Publications

Oyewuwo-Gassikia, O. B. (2016). American Muslim women and domestic violence service seeking: A Literature Review. Affilia, 31(4), 450-462. https://doi.org/10.1177/0886109916654731

Selected Exhibitions

2018 Oyewuwo-Gassikia, O. B. Black Muslim Women’s Experiences and Responses to Domestic Violence. Poster presented at the 10th Annual Muslim Mental Health Conference. Washington, D.C., May 15-17.

Professional Affiliations & Membership

Council on Social Work Education

Muslim Mental Health Consortium, Michigan State University

Muslim Advocacy Network Against Domestic Violence (MANADV)

Background

o-oyewuwogassikia@neiu.edu

Office Hours

By appointment; please email for specific times.

(773) 442-4797

Basirat

Ph.D, MSSW

Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

El Centro

Main Campus

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