Brenda Jorden

Education

University of Maryland, Baltimore, PhD, Social Work, 2018

Bio

I am a Clinical Associate Professor and the Director of Undergraduate Field Education in the School of Social Work at Salisbury University. I have provided Social Work services in a non-urban setting since 2001, and have worked in the Social Work Field Education office at Salisbury University since 2007. My professional experience includes working in the mental health field with adults and adolescents and with the developmental disability population.

Research Interests
Teaching Philosophy

I believe in providing a teaching environment where students and faculty can exchange ideas in a respectful and nonjudgmental way. I take responsibility for providing relevant and accurate information to guide the learning of students and to provide opportunities for honing skills and receiving knowledge necessary to succeed in the Social Work profession. I believe in fostering critical thinking in students through assignments, discussions, assessments and activities related to the course content. I bring an open mind, a positive attitude, and high expectations for students to practice social work with honesty, integrity, and adherence to the NASW Code of Ethics.
Current Courses
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Service Activities and Community Relations

In 2004 I developed the Community Emergency Shelter Project which is a cold weather shelter that operates under HOPE, INC. (Homeless Outreach Point of Entry). I coordinated the program every winter using church congregations to house adult homeless men during the months of January, February, and March through 2019. I have served on the Board of Directors of HOPE, INC.'s since 2009 and became the Chairperson two years ago. I am a member of the Homeless Alliance of the Lower Shore (HALS) which is the Continuum of Care agency for Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties.

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