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In-Person Workshop

Research Day 2025 Just Research: Promises and Pitfalls

Total Credits: 4 including 4 Category I CEs

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Spring 2025 UMSSW Exclusive Workshops
Categories:
Special Offers
Duration:
6 Hours 15 Minutes
Location:
University of Maryland School of Social Work - Baltimore, Maryland
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Description

Research Day seeks to highlight social justice in all aspects of research, including forms of knowledge, methodologies, ownership, and dissemination.  It is comprised of a poster session, two panels offered at twice so everyone can attend both, and a culminated Thursz Plenary.

Please note: This page is to purchase CEs for the event. All registrants must register HERE.

 

This workshop is in accordance and compliance with the NASW standards with a focus on the principles of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships and competence; and the standard of responsibilities to clients and responsibilities as professionals. 

Maryland: This workshop is in compliance with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ COMAR 10.42.03.06.A(5).

District of Columbia: This workshop is in compliance with the District of Columbia Board of Social Work 17-70-7008.4. 

Bibliography & References

BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES

Course Completion & CE Information

Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for 4 Category I Continuing Education Units. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education. 

 

ASWB Information 

University of Maryland School of Social Work Office of Continuing Professional Education, #1611, 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: 2/11/2024-2/11/2027.  

To receive ACE credit, full attendance is required; no partial credits will be given for partial attendance. 

 

Certificate Access

To access the evaluation and certificate, click on the orange certificate button in your CPE account. Once you complete the evaluation, access to the certificate will be available.  

Live Interactive Webinars (Cat I) and Live Webinars (Cat II) - Allow up to 30 minutes post-training for attendance to be verified, then you will be able to access the evaluation and certificate. 

In Person Trainings - Please allow five (5) business days post-training for attendance to be verified, then you will be able to access the evaluation and certificate. 

 

Please refer to the tab "Live Interactive Webinar Policies & FAQs" for UMSSW Office of CPE policies regarding all live interactive webinar related matters. Contact our office at cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu for more information.  

Evaluation

Participants will have access to the evaluation after attendance has been verified. Evaluations will be available for one (1) week after the workshop has ended.  

After one (1) week, participants will no longer have access to the evaluation and will have to contact CPE about reactivation.

Target Audience

Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists

We welcome anyone interested in the topic!

 

Late Fees and Refunds

The base price is $30, which includes CE credit.  

 Refunds and transfers will not be granted for this event. 

For more information, please read the general policies on our website.  

 

In-Person Policies

Please read our in-person policies here. 

Each participant MUST sign in and out of the workshop. If you do not sign out, your CE’s will be adjusted (this only applies to workshops approved by MBSWE). CPE staff will assume you left during the last break.  

Evaluations and certificates will be available by noon the next business day in your CPE account.

Click the ORANGE certificate button for the workshop you attended to access the evaluation. Then you will have an option to download, print, or email your certificate.  

Please Note: As long as you have access to your CPE account, you will be able to access all of your workshop certificates offered by CPE.

Code of Conduct

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics. This policy is to ensure that the training environment for social work professionals remains respectful, productive, and conducive to learning. Disruptive behavior that interferes with the learning process, disrupts the training experience for others, or undermines the integrity of the program will not be tolerated.

 

Expectations for Participant Engagement:

In alignment with the NASW Code of Ethics and the University of Maryland Baltimore Code of Conduct, participants are expected to demonstrate professionalism, which includes respecting confidentiality, maintaining a collaborative and respectful tone, and contributing positively to the group dynamic. Disclosures made during the training (e.g., case studies or personal reflections) must be handled with care and in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines.

 

All participants in the training program are expected to:

  • Engage actively in the learning process and show respect for the opinions and contributions of others.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in both attitude and behavior, maintaining respect for instructors, peers, and the training environment.
  • Maintain open communication by expressing concerns or disagreements constructively and respectfully.
  • Follow the guidelines and expectations provided by instructors and facilitators.
  • Support a collaborative learning environment where all participants feel valued and safe to contribute.

 

Instructors and CPE staff reserve the right to dismiss participants who do not adhere to ethical/professional principles and standards. If removed, CEs will be adjusted to reflect the time attended, unless otherwise specified. 

ADA Accommodations

If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.  

Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.  

Location

University of Maryland School of Social Work

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525 W Redwood St., Baltimore, Maryland 21201, United States
(410) 706-7790
www.ssw.umaryland.edu

Agenda

12:15 - 1:30: Poster Session and Lunch
Date/Time: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 - 12:15 PM to 01:30 PM (EDT)
1:30 - 2:45 Breakout Group A/ Justice in Research Design: Knowledge Production and Scholarship
Date/Time: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 - 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM (EDT)

Description Breakout Group A: 

Justice in Research Design: Knowledge Production and Scholarship   

This session focuses on social justice as it relates to research design. Panelists will discuss how to identify and manage burdens and benefits for community partners in different research designs, and how these can be addressed in collaboration. They will also share how different methods attend to diverse ways of knowing, and the implications of methodological hierarchies for knowledge production, scholarship, and career trajectories.  Panelists will include scholars from different schools with different roles and at different points on their career trajectories.     

  • How to create and sustain engagement   

  • How to work with community groups   

 

Objectives: 

  • Relate research design to social justice.   

  • Identify and manage burdens and benefits for community partners in research design.   

  • Understand the implications of methodological hierarchies for knowledge production, scholarship, and careers.    

  • Collaborate with community groups.    

 

Panelists and Facilitators 

  • Marik Moen, UMSON, panelist 

  • Tiffany Banks, UMBC, panelist 

  • Michelle Sermon, Bowie State University, panelist 

  • Melissa Smith, UMSSW, facilitator 

1:30 - 2:45 Breakout Group B/ Sharing and Sustaining Just Research
Date/Time: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 - 01:30 PM to 02:45 PM (EDT)

Description Breakout Group B: 

Sharing and Sustaining Just Research: This session will focus on how to build and sustain equitable collaborations with community partners to engage in social justice research, including funding and relationship development during and after the grant/project period. This session will also address various ways to disseminate research findings to translate into action for diverse audiences. What are the outlets we should be considering and the impact for and on community partners. Finally, this breakout session will include ideas for how work is sustained after funding ends or changes. Presenters will engage audience members to share ideas and to share lessons learned from past experiences.    

 

Objectives: 

  • Build and sustain equitable collaborations with community partners.   

  • Disseminate research findings with varied audiences.   

  • Consider impacts for community partners.    

  • Sustain work with funding changes.    

 

Panelists and Facilitators 

  • Angie Henneberger, UMSSW, panelist 

  • Esa Davis, UMSOM, panelist 

  • Jimmy Jang, Non-profit, panelist 

   

2:45 - 3:15: Networking and Coffee
Date/Time: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 - 02:45 PM to 03:15 PM (EDT)
3:15 - 4:30 Breakout Group A / Justice in Research Design: Knowledge Production and Scholarship 
Date/Time: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 - 03:15 PM to 04:30 PM (EDT)

 

Description Breakout Group A: 

Justice in Research Design: Knowledge Production and Scholarship   

This session focuses on social justice as it relates to research design. Panelists will discuss how to identify and manage burdens and benefits for community partners in different research designs, and how these can be addressed in collaboration. They will also share how different methods attend to diverse ways of knowing, and the implications of methodological hierarchies for knowledge production, scholarship, and career trajectories.  Panelists will include scholars from different schools with different roles and at different points on their career trajectories.     

  • How to create and sustain engagement   

  • How to work with community groups   

 

Objectives: 

  • Relate research design to social justice.   

  • Identify and manage burdens and benefits for community partners in research design.   

  • Understand the implications of methodological hierarchies for knowledge production, scholarship, and careers.    

  • Collaborate with community groups.    

 

Panelists and Facilitators 

  • Marik Moen, UMSON, panelist 

  • Tiffany Banks, UMBC, panelist 

  • Michelle Sermon, Bowie State University, panelist 

  • Melissa Smith, UMSSW, facilitator 

   

3:15 - 4:30 Breakout Group B / Sharing and Sustaining Just Research  
Date/Time: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 - 03:15 PM to 04:30 PM (EDT)
4:30-5:00 / Networking and Coffee  
Date/Time: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 - 04:30 PM to 05:00 PM (EDT)
5:00-6:30 / Thursz Lecture Plenary 
Date/Time: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 - 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM (EDT)
6:30 / Adjournment
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