OU School of Social Work

06/16/2026

📢 Now Hiring: Volunteer Coordinator / Recruiter 📢

CASA of Canadian County is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator / Recruiter to join their team and help advocate for children in the foster care system.

Interested applicants should submit an application and resume to [email protected].

🔗 View the job description and application here:
https://canadiancountycasa.org/who-we-are/job-opportunities.html

Help make a difference in the lives of children by supporting and recruiting the volunteers who serve as their advocates. Please share with anyone who may be interested!

Join a team of smart, passionate colleagues who take pride in meaningful work guided by strong core values and a powerful mission.Current openings:Volunteer Coordinator / Recruiter Job Description Application Send application and resume to [email protected].

06/15/2026

Congratulations to our Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work students and alumni who presented at the REACH-OUT Poster Forum (Research Expo About Community and Health at OU-Tulsa) on April 29, 2026! 🎉

MSW students Bryce Murdock and Andrea Vazquez Hernandez, along with MSW alum Riley Henson, showcased research conducted in collaboration with Dr. Julie Miller-Cribbs and Dr. December Maxwell.

Their presentations explored important topics impacting health, well-being, and social work practice, including:

📊 Digital Health Equity and Wearables: How Social Determinants Shape Access, Acceptance, and Data Sharing
Bryce Murdock and Dr. Julie Miller-Cribbs

🤝 Operationalizing Trauma-Informed Supportive Birth Settings: Application of the Theory of Supportive Care Settings
Bryce Murdock, Andrea Vazquez Hernandez, Casely Ellis, Riley Henson, Dr. Julie Miller-Cribbs, and Dr. December Maxwell

We are proud to see our students and alumni contributing to research that advances health equity, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based social work practice.

06/10/2026

🎉 Congratulations to doctoral student Kimberly Wheeler, MSW, on her recent publication!

Kimberly is a co-author of the article, "Talking Circle Mental Health Intervention with a Mindfulness Approach Among Rural Native American Youth," which explores innovative approaches to supporting the mental health and well-being of Native American youth in rural communities.

We are proud to celebrate Kimberly's scholarly contributions and commitment to advancing culturally responsive social work research. 👏📚

Read the article here:

Talking Circle Mental Health Intervention with a Mindfulness Approach Among Rural Native American Youth Authors John Lowe, RN, PhD, FAAN University of Texas at Austin Huigang Liang, PhD University of Memphis Melessa Kelley, PhD, RN, MSN University of Texas at Austin https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7336-...

06/02/2026

👏 Congratulations to Dr. Patrick Ho Lam Lai, Assistant Professor in the Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work, on receiving an OU Libraries Alternative Textbook Grant to expand affordable and no-cost course materials for students. 📚✨

The project is supported by OU Libraries’ Alternative Textbook Grant program, with additional support from the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences.

06/01/2026

📢 We're helping spread the word!

Parent Promise is hiring a Parent Educator to support families through evidence-based parent education, home visiting services, and community connections. If you're passionate about child development, family well-being, and making a difference in your community, this may be a great opportunity.

See the attached job description for details and application information.

Send resume to [email protected].

05/30/2026

Congratulations Becca Carnett! 🎉

Becca Carnett successfully completed the Oklahoma Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment and related Disabilities (LEND) program on May 7th at the OU Health campus. This intensive, 2-semester, interprofessional training program prepares students to work on multidisciplinary teams, engage with community partners, participate in advocacy, and learn about inclusive and person-first practices. LEND is part of the Association of University Centers
on Disabilities (AUCD).

05/29/2026

📣We have another job opening!

The Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work at the University of Oklahoma is seeking an Instructor/Lecturer to join our growing Online BASW Program.

This is an opportunity to help educate and support the next generation of social workers serving communities across Oklahoma and beyond.

📍 Norman or Tulsa, OK
💻 Online BASW Program
📅 Start Date: August 2026 or January 2027

Learn more and apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/185734 or scan QR code

05/22/2026

📣 We’re hiring!

The Anne & Henry Zarrow School of Social Work at the University of Oklahoma is seeking an Instructor/Lecturer to join our growing Online MSW Program.

This is an opportunity to help educate and support the next generation of social workers serving communities across Oklahoma and beyond.

📍 Norman or Tulsa, OK
💻 Online MSW Program
📅 Start Date: August 2026 or January 2027

Learn more and apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/183679 or scan QR code

05/09/2026

Congratulations to our Director, Dr. McLeod for earning the Executive Certificate in Higher Education Leadership from Harvard University.

Check out his spotlight!

Professional Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education

David McLeod, Director of the Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work at the University of Oklahoma, didn't come to Harvard looking for a credential.

It started with the Management Development Program. "Completing the MDP in 2023 literally transformed my approach to engaging with the science of leadership," McLeod says. Gaining practical skills in strategic thinking, systems analysis, and team development, he began applying what he learned immediately at the Zarrow School.

The next program he chose, Institutional Research and Data Leadership in Higher Education, expanded his data-driven approaches to strategic planning and workforce development. Crisis Leadership in Higher Education then reshaped how he led through emergencies and the persistent challenges facing Oklahoma communities. Where, as McLeod puts it, needs are both high and continually evolving. "I recognized a transition from passive learning to active implementation, and began applying newly acquired skills to real-world situations even before the course concluded."

The result: a school better equipped to address Oklahoma's mental health crisis, advanced workforce initiatives grounded in data, and a leader now advising organizations. "Making a bigger difference is what it’s all about, and the Executive Certificate in Higher Education Leadership has helped me take my game to the next level.”

Congratulations, McLeod. We're proud to have been part of your journey. 🎓

05/07/2026

Struggling clients do not always need more advice; they need conversations that help them find their own motivation for change.

Join Jon Kratz, LCSW, for Applying Motivational Interviewing in the Treatment of Mental Health Disorders, a practical webinar designed for clinicians who want to reduce resistance, strengthen the therapeutic relationship, and use evidence-based Motivational Interviewing skills in real-world mental health treatment.

Whether you are looking to deepen your clinical communication skills or expand your treatment toolkit, this training offers immediately applicable strategies you can bring into practice with clients across settings.

Register now for 2 CE hours, approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval #886970186-1144)

https://swchrs.ou.edu/Professional-Education/Social-Work-Continuing-Education/Live-Learning-Lab #13150210088-applying-motivational-interviewing-in-the-treatment-of-mental-health-disorders-nasw-approval--886970186-1144