What: 2012 Feminist Scholarship Award Who Can Apply: Accepted 2012 APM Paper Presenters When: Application

Deadline is August 6, 2012 (5:00 pm EDT)

The CSWE Council on the Role and Status of Women in Social Work Education invites you to apply for its 17th Annual Feminist Scholarship Award. All scholarly papers accepted for the CSWE 2012 Annual Program Meeting (APM) that draw upon feminist theory, research methods, and/or educational and practice perspectives are welcome. Topics may include: innovative and effective social work practices and educational models histories of women in social work practice and education strategies to address intersecting diversities (e.g., racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, class, age, disability) efforts to increase the presence of underrepresented populations at all levels of education application of feminist theories and methods to diverse populations feminist-informed administration and leadership models global contexts for womens participation in social work practice, research, and education professional commitments to social justice and equality for women

To apply for the Feminist Scholarship Award, presenters should submit the following items via e-mail attachment to Arlene Weisz, Wayne State University, at aa4495@wayne.edu by 5:00 pm EDT on Monday, August 6, 2012. A copy of your scholarly paper A short biography (as a separate file/attachment)

Only scholarly works that fit the purpose of this award will be considered. Submissions should be professionally written, well developed, and follow APA (American Psychological Association) format. Although no specific length is required, 1525 pages is recommended. A subcommittee made up of members of the Womens Council will review applications. SINCE THIS IS A BLIND PEER REVIEW, AUTHORS NAMES SHOULD APPEAR ONLY ON THE TITLE PAGE. We especially encourage scholars in the early stages of their careers to apply. No current member of the Womens Council is eligible for consideration. The Feminist Scholarship Award was established by the Womens Council to recognize innovative scholars who contribute to the advancement of feminist knowledge as it pertains to social work theory, research, practice, and education. The winner will be notified in advance of the 2012 APM. The 2012 Feminist Scholarship Award will be presented at the Womens Council Networking Breakfast during the 2012 APM in Washington, DC.