Academic Mothers: Equitable Structural Policies in the Academy

Saturday, October 26, 2024

4:15 PM – 5:15 PM CT

Location: KC Convention Center, Room 2503A

Earn 1 CE Hour

Main Presenter(s)

Leslie E. Tower, PhD

Professor and Assessment Coordinator
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV, United States

Co-Presenter(s)

Anna C. Faul, PhD

Executive Director of the Trager Institute
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY, United States
Christina M. Chiarelli-Helminiak, PhD, MSW (she/her/hers)

Professor of Social Work
West Chester University
West Chester, PA, United States

Findings from a nationally representative time-series study of social work educators will frame the discussion on structural recommendations for supporting academic mothers. Discussion will include how can we change academic culture, redefine excellence, and make academic practice more equitable.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will understand the results of a nationally representative, time-series study of social work educators.
Participants will be able to articulate the issues and potential solutions for academic mothers during and after the pandemic.
Participants will be involved in discussion and brainstorming around developing an academic culture that helps us refocus on what matters most; redefine excellence in teaching, service, and research; and make academic practice more equitable.