Ball State Social Work Department

08/27/2026

You can ALWAYS spot a cardinal. Not by how we land, but by how we show up! Send our students your encouraging words as they start this semester!

Enjoy this video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jtKie8cfnFI&ra=m

08/26/2026

A great first day!! Keep up the momentum, Cardinals!

Pictured: Dr. Joe Bartholomew, Dr. Jerry Reynolds, and Professor Brandon Evans, BSW Class of 2012. 17 years of combined service to the department! Stay tuned as we continue to share pictures from our first week of classes!

08/25/2026

Social Work Adjunct Professor Sandra Shelly is beginning her 20th year at Ball State University. She recently received the prestigious BSU College of Health 2025-2026 Part-Time Faculty of the Year award, recognizing her exceptional work. Her knowledge, teaching passion, and dedication have shaped generations of social work students. Please congratulate Professor Shelly on this well-deserved honor!

08/25/2026

Hey MSW students, are you ready for SOCW 613 Advanced Generalist Rural Practice 1? Social Work Professors Angie Dailey and Amanda McKinley certainly are, as they bring a wealth of knowledge and experience!

08/25/2026

Let's Go BSU Social Work!

Dr. Reynolds and Director of Field Education, Professor Shannon Staton, Year 17 in full swing!

Dr. Reynolds, Online BSW Field Coordinator, Kerri Hogue, Asst Clinical Lecturer, Tiffany Anton, and Professor Judy Gray, ready to go!!

08/25/2026

Year 39 for Professor Judy Gray and Year 56 loading for Dr. Ron Dolon!!

08/25/2026

More photos to come! Have a great first day, Cardinals!!

08/25/2026

We are thrilled to welcome our new and returning BSW and MSW students to campus! As we kick off the fall semester, remember that your social work career starts here.

Let’s make this year impactful. Drop a comment below and let us know what you are most excited about!

(Left to Right): Dr. Joe Bartholomew, MSW Program Director; Dr. Jerry Reynolds, Department of Social Work Chair; Professor Brandon Evans, BSW Program Director

08/20/2026

The Ball State Social Work Department, along with the Ball State College of Health, is excited to announce our Social Work Speaker Series (SWSS) lineup for the fall 2026 semester! Our SWSS brings educators, researchers, and thought leaders together to share insights, foster learning, and promote discussion on social work topics. Our SWSS serves to educate, inspire, connect communities, and sometimes raise awareness, offering audiences direct access to new ideas and real-world experiences. Please watch for announcements at the beginning of each month on how to register to attend. https://www.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/social-work

08/18/2026