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Carl A. Scott Memorial Lecture Series: Dr. Cassandra Simon
Dr. Cassandra Simon is an associate professor at the University of Alabama School of Social Work. Prior to her arrival in Tuscaloosa, Dr. Simon was on faculty at the University of Texas at Arlington. She has a BS in Psychology from the University of New Orleans, a MSW from Louisiana State University, and a PhD in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington.
The Carl A. Scott Memorial Lecture was established to continue his legacy of equity and social justice in social work through building knowledge and furthering the well-being of individuals and their communities. Lecturers are individuals who are exemplars of inclusive excellence and bring an innovative perspective on diversity, equity, and inclusion in social work education.
Carl A. Scott Book Scholarship Award: Tiffany Bethel, Katrina Castellanos
Two students have received book scholarships from the Carl A. Scott Memorial Fund.
This year’s BSW student award goes to Tiffany Bethel of Florida Atlantic University. Bethel’s goal is to achieve a master’s degree in social work and to advocate for equitable access to resources, and independence, for people with disabilities.
The MSW student award goes to Katrina Castellanos of San Jose State University. Castellanos’s interest in social work is driven by her desire to help those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Carl A. Scott Memorial Fund was established by CSWE’s Board of Directors with the goal of continuing the legacy of equity and social justice in social work through building knowledge and furthering the well-being of individuals and their communities. Two book scholarships in the amount of $500 each are awarded each academic year to students who demonstrate a commitment to work for racial, economic, and environmental justice in social work.
About Carl A. Scott
Carl Anderson Scott joined the staff of CSWE in 1968 as a senior consultant on minority groups; he retired in 1985 as the associate executive director. Before coming to CSWE, he held practice and administrative positions in children and family service agencies and was director of admissions and assistant professor at the New York University School of Social Work. He received a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work from Howard University.
Scott was at the helm of CSWE’s early efforts to foster human diversity in social work education. He secured funding from governmental and private sources to recruit students and faculty members from minority groups to schools of social work. He guided five minority task forces in developing programs directed toward enhancing minority presence in curricula and other salient venues.
Of special note are the two Minority Fellowship Programs he designed in 1974 and 1979, respectively: one to prepare mental health researchers, the other to prepare clinicians. These programs have provided doctoral fellowships to more than 1,000 recipients. Many of these fellowship recipients now serve as deans, directors, and faculty members in social work programs throughout the nation.
About CSWE’s Annual Conference
CSWE’s 71st Annual Conference will be in Denver, Colorado, from October 23 to 26, 2025. This year's conference theme, "It’s Time to Act: Championing Disability Justice and Disability Joy in Social Work," champions the need for social work conversations around disability joy, justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Published on : July 7, 2025
As the date for CSWE’s 71st Annual Conference draws closer, the organization is pleased to announce that Dr. Cassandra Simon will deliver the Carl A. Scott Memorial Lecture at the event in Denver this October. CSWE has also announced that Tiffany Bethel and Katrina Castellanos will receive this year’s Carl A. Scott Book Scholarship Awards.Carl A. Scott Memorial Lecture Series: Dr. Cassandra Simon
Dr. Cassandra Simon is an associate professor at the University of Alabama School of Social Work. Prior to her arrival in Tuscaloosa, Dr. Simon was on faculty at the University of Texas at Arlington. She has a BS in Psychology from the University of New Orleans, a MSW from Louisiana State University, and a PhD in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington.
The Carl A. Scott Memorial Lecture was established to continue his legacy of equity and social justice in social work through building knowledge and furthering the well-being of individuals and their communities. Lecturers are individuals who are exemplars of inclusive excellence and bring an innovative perspective on diversity, equity, and inclusion in social work education.
Carl A. Scott Book Scholarship Award: Tiffany Bethel, Katrina Castellanos
Two students have received book scholarships from the Carl A. Scott Memorial Fund.
This year’s BSW student award goes to Tiffany Bethel of Florida Atlantic University. Bethel’s goal is to achieve a master’s degree in social work and to advocate for equitable access to resources, and independence, for people with disabilities.
The MSW student award goes to Katrina Castellanos of San Jose State University. Castellanos’s interest in social work is driven by her desire to help those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The Carl A. Scott Memorial Fund was established by CSWE’s Board of Directors with the goal of continuing the legacy of equity and social justice in social work through building knowledge and furthering the well-being of individuals and their communities. Two book scholarships in the amount of $500 each are awarded each academic year to students who demonstrate a commitment to work for racial, economic, and environmental justice in social work.
About Carl A. Scott
Carl Anderson Scott joined the staff of CSWE in 1968 as a senior consultant on minority groups; he retired in 1985 as the associate executive director. Before coming to CSWE, he held practice and administrative positions in children and family service agencies and was director of admissions and assistant professor at the New York University School of Social Work. He received a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work from Howard University.
Scott was at the helm of CSWE’s early efforts to foster human diversity in social work education. He secured funding from governmental and private sources to recruit students and faculty members from minority groups to schools of social work. He guided five minority task forces in developing programs directed toward enhancing minority presence in curricula and other salient venues.
Of special note are the two Minority Fellowship Programs he designed in 1974 and 1979, respectively: one to prepare mental health researchers, the other to prepare clinicians. These programs have provided doctoral fellowships to more than 1,000 recipients. Many of these fellowship recipients now serve as deans, directors, and faculty members in social work programs throughout the nation.
About CSWE’s Annual Conference
CSWE’s 71st Annual Conference will be in Denver, Colorado, from October 23 to 26, 2025. This year's conference theme, "It’s Time to Act: Championing Disability Justice and Disability Joy in Social Work," champions the need for social work conversations around disability joy, justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.