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Faculty Features
FACULTY FEATURE
FACULTY APPOINTED TO CHILD WELFARE PROFESSORSHIP
DR. MELISA RADEY
was appointed to the Agnes Flaherty Stoops Professorship. She is the second faculty member to hold this honor. Retired professor Dr. Karen Randolph held this honor for 13 years. In her research, Radey develops strategies to promote the survival and well-being of lowincome families in disadvantaged environments. Recently she examined the impact of COVID-19 on single-mother families, noting a severe disruption of support and resources during the pandemic. She also studies the demands and well-being of frontline workers who serve low-income families. In this area, she is currently researching violence perpetrated by clients. Early findings suggest that the context surround incidents of violence, such as level of spontaneity, personal attack or agency responsiveness also contribute to worker retention and well-being. Radey is also a faculty affiliate of the Florida Institute for Child Welfare where her work focuses on improving the delivery of support services to promote better outcomes for children and families. The professorship provides financial support to aid Radey’s research in the field of child welfare. “The professorship provides essential support to enhance my research and collaborations,” said Radey. “I am excited about the opportunity to advance my work to inform service delivery for some of the most vulnerable among us.” The professorship was fully endowed in 2004 by Jeffrey and Agnes Flaherty Stoops, FSU alumni and longtime supporters of the College of Social Work.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST FACULTY MEMBERS!
Dr. Kristy Anderson Assistant Professor
FACULTY BOOKS CELEBRATED AT AUTHORS DAY
Two College of Social Work faculty members were honored at an Authors Day celebration in 2022 for books published during the pandemic. The books included: • The Handbook on Child Welfare Practice by DR. JENNIFER GEIGER and DR. LISA SCHELBE, an associate professor in social work. • Combat Social Work; Applying the Lessons of War to the Realities of
Human Services, by DR. BRUCE THYER, a distinguished research professor in social work.
FACULTY AWARDS
DR. AMY AI, 2022 Distinguished Research Professor Award from FSU which recognizes outstanding research and creative activity from a full professor.
DR. LISA JOHNSON, 2022 Excellence in Online Teaching Award at FSU, recognizing innovative and outstanding teaching in distance learning courses.
