Annual Rural Social Work Conference

49^th National Institute on Social Work and Human Services in Rural Areas

JUNE 27-28, 2024, Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas

Theme: On the Road to Thriving Rural Communities

For Information CLICK HERE

Call for Proposals link available until May 17 (proposals are for in person attendance)
Registration Information

An unmatched value! In person attendees receive conference access, t-shirt, SWAG bag, CEUs, & 2 meals per day. Zoom participants receive CEUs & featured virtual presentations.

Regular Conference Registration: In Person: 1 Day: $150 / 2 Day: $250 - Via Zoom: 1 Day: $75 / 2 Day: $100

Student Conference Registration: In Person: 1 Day: $50 / 2 Day: $75 - Via Zoom: 1 Day: $15 / 2 Day: $25

Travel Information Conference Schedule (TBA)

Contemporary Rural Social Work Journal

Murray State University is the institutional home of the Caucus' online scholarly journal. An online journal devoted to the development of knowledge about rural social work and to the promotion of excellence in rural practice.

Click here to view the journal

Thank you for attending!

48^th National Institute on Social Work and Human Services in Rural Areas

Saturday, July 22, 2023

Hosted by NASW West Virginia Chapter & National Rural Social Work Caucus

A one-day virtual conference featuring expert speakers who care deeply about Rural America

Up to 6.5 CE hours are available for social workers licensed in West Virginia and Ohio. We anticipate approval through NASW’s national CE approval system.

Many states accept CE hours sponsored by NASW state chapter organizations but check your state licensing regs for more information.

Caucus President

Peggy Pittman-Munke, PhD, MSW
President, National Rural Social Work Caucus

Education:
BA Hollins College, Hollins College Virgina
MLS University of Texas at Austin, Austin Texas
MED Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio Texas
MSW Our Lady of the Lake University, San Antonio Texas
PHD University of Texas at Austin, Austin Texas

Clinical/Professional Focus:
Community organizing, parenting education, social work practice with children, adolescents, and chronically mentally clients, domestic violence, substance abuse prevention education, adolescent suicide prevention education training; social work education accreditation, Diversity Issues

Research Focus:
Social welfare history, social work education, distance learning

Professional Experience Prior to MSU:
30 years in higher education in a variety of capacities; therapist for chronically mentally ill clients, program and organizational evaluation; social work education consultant

Professional Expertise:
Community organization, Mental Health, Social Work with Children, Distance Education, Rural Social Work, Diversity, Family Violence

Professional Organizations:
National Rural Social Work Caucus, CSWE, BPD, NACSW, ACOSA, ISP

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Host the Annual Institute!

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