In honor of Black History Month, please join the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Black Social Work Caucus (BSWC) and a panel of distinguished faculty for an open dialogue on African Americans in higher education and the importance of the profession. Each panelist is a leader in innovative research, an active member of the community, and a teacher for the USC Master of Social Work (MSW) program.

Featured panelists include:

• Devon Brooks is an associate professor of social work with research interests in the reduction and treatment of child maltreatment, with a focus on racial and ethnic disparities.
• Robynn Cox is an assistant professor of social work who focuses on understanding the social and economic consequences of mass incarceration.
• Renée Smith-Maddox is a clinical professor of social work and associate dean of diversity equity and inclusion. Dr. Smith-Maddox's interests include teaching diversity, social innovation, and the capacity-building needs of nonprofit organizations.
• June Wiley is an assistant dean and associate professor of social work with significant experience in online education.
• Steve Hydon is a clinical professor of social work field education and the director of the Pupil Personnel Services Credential (PPSC) program.
• Cheryl Macon-Oliver is a senior lecturer with expertise in program management and budging, school reform/change, organizational, and community development.
• Chyna Hill is a Ph.D. candidate in social work whose research focuses on the health outcomes of Black women and youth.

Light refreshments and Q&A to follow.

About the Black Social Work Caucus:

The Black Social Work Caucus is committed to building solidarity among its members, USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, faculty, administration, staff, student body, the university community and the black community at large by encouraging the understanding and acceptance of diversity, creativity, self-determination, ethical practices, and minority leadership. It was founded in 1969 on the basis of integrating a multicultural perspective into the curriculum, dialogue and student body of the school. We are dedicated to academic achievement, professionalism and social justice for all people of African descent and humankind.