Key B.S.W. Program Contacts
Zay Diamond-Tapper, BA- BSW Academic Program Coordinator
Contact for questions about your classroom, contract, or textbook. For other HR concerns, they will direct you to the appropriate contact.
Kristal Parada, MS- Assistant Director of Undergraduate Advising
Contact for student concerns.
Stephanie Walker, MA- Interim Director of Innovative Pedagogy and Learning Design
Contact with questions about the term prep process, course design/ development, and teaching innovation.
Allison Ryals, MSW BSW Program Assistant Director
Contact for student issues/concerns that need to be elevated and course lead coordination.
Stephanie Odera, EdD BSW Program Director
Contact for assistance with concerns that need to be elevated.
Jazmyn Porter, MSW Director of Field Education
Contact for field-related questions or concerns.
Curricular Support
Every required course in the B.S.W. Program has a course lead: a full-time faculty member responsible for implementing, evaluating, and refining the curriculum for a specific content area. These coordinators are critical supports for faculty members taking on new courses, and they work to ensure that courses are high-quality, consistent, and aligned with B.S.W. Program goals.
Contact your course lead with specific questions about your curriculum or for clarity regarding course materials on the Canvas site.
Questions and cannot reach your course lead? Contact the B.S.W. Program Assistant Director, Allison Ryals.
| Course # | Course Lead | |
|---|---|---|
| SLWK 200 | Stephanie Odera | sgodera@vcu.edu |
| SLWK 201 | Ananda Newmark | anewmark@vcu.edu |
| SLWK 230 | Allison Ryals | akryals@vcu.edu |
| SLWK 311 | Qasarah Bey Spencer | beyqd@vcu.edu |
| SLWK 313 | Jacob Fritz-Goffnett | goffnettj@vcu.edu |
| SLWK 330 | Allison Ryals | akryals@vcu.edu |
| SLWK 332 | Allison Ryals | akryals@vcu.edu |
| SLWK 380 | Humberto Fabelo | hfabelo@vcu.edu |
| SLWK 381 | Humberto Fabelo | hfabelo@vcu.edu |
| SLWK 395 | Jazmyn Porter | porterj2@vcu.edu |
| SLWK 422 | Matthew Bogenschutz | mdbogenschut@vcu.edu |
| SLWK 431 | Nicki Lee | s2nlee@vcu.edu |
| SLWK 441 | Allison Ryals | akryals@vcu.edu |
| SLWK 442 | Allison Ryals | akryals@vcu.edu |
| SLWK 499 | Stephanie Odera | sgodera@vcu.edu |
Additional University Supports
- Hosts a variety of faculty-centered events and resources to promote teaching effectiveness and student learning.
- See details here: CTLE Faculty Affairs.
- Annual event in August
- All teaching faculty encouraged to attend
- Program and curricular updates
- Teaching strategies and resources
- Building community and collective momentum for the academic year
- Offers opportunity to connect with research support or to reserve a session with an information expert in your classroom.
- Details on here: VCU Libraries.
- Request help with technology or report a problem.
- Learn more about available training and additional VCU supports for academic technology
- Additional technology resources and information can be found in the Faculty Guide module in your Canvas course.
- Have a Canvas question? Access Canvas 24/7 Vendor Support
- Need hands-on help with Canvas or Kaltura? Email LSrequest@vcu.edu
- Additional resources and guides can be found in your Canvas course in the Faculty Guide module.