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Frank R. Baskind

Frank R. Baskind

Professor, University Ombudsman and Former Dean
Phone: (804) 828-1040
E-mail: fbaskind@vcu.edu

Staying involved

“There are so many reasons why it is important for alumni to stay connected to the VCU School of Social Work. The knowledge and the experiences that they gain in the world of practice help us understand changes that are taking place in the real world. We provide opportunities for professional continuing education, which provide opportunities for our graduates to grow as practitioners and contribute to helping others help themselves.

“The nature of our curriculum at the baccalaureate level prepares students for leadership in generalist practice; at the master’s level, students are prepared for practice leadership in an area of concentration; and, at the doctoral level for leadership in knowledge generation and dissemination as well as leadership in administrative positions.

“Leadership is a core, a theme and a thread that we expect all our students as graduates to be able to demonstrate.”

Education

  • Ph.D. – University of Connecticut, West Hartford, Conn.
  • M.S.W. – University of Connecticut, West Hartford, Conn.
  • B.A. – Fordham University, New York, N.Y.

Research interests

  • Generalist social work practice
  • Leadership in the profession

Courses taught

  • Field liaison
  • Independent study

Selected publications

  • Green, R.G., Baskind, F.R. (2007). The Second Decade of the Faculty Publication Project: Journal Article Publications and the Importance of Faculty Scholarship, Journal of Social Work Education, 43(2).

  • Green, R.G., Baskind, F.R., Mustian, B., Redd, L.N. & Taylor, H.R. (2007). Professional education and private practice: Is there a disconnect? Social Work, 52(2), 151-160.

  • Green, R.G., Baskind, F.R., Fassler, A. & Jordan, A. (2006). The validity of the 2004 U.S. News and World Report’s rankings of schools of social work. Social Work, 51(2), 135-145.

  • Behrman, G., Mancini, M. Briar-Lawson, K., Rizzo, V.M., Baskind, F., & Valentine, C. (2006). Exploring strategies to advance public-sector funding in geriatric social work education. Journal of Social Work Education, 42(1), 37-49.

  • Baskind, F.R., & Briar-Lawson, K. (2005). Advancing social work with older adults. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Social Services, 86(3), 424-430.

Professional affiliations

  • Council on Social Work Education
  • National Association of Social Workers