Brianna Gates
- MSW, LCSW
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Field Instruction and Coordination
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IU Indianapolis IU Online
Contact
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(317) 274-6733
- bgates15@iu.edu
About
Brianna Gates received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Augsburg College, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 2004. She attended Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis to receive her Masters in Social Work in 2009. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of combined professional direct and leadership experience in the areas of: Homeless Services and Home-Based Therapy. Practices include Trauma Informed Care and Harm Reduction. Her current role as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Field Instruction and Coordination. Current responsibilities include administrative aspects of field education. Recruitment and development of Field Instructors and Community Agencies. Consulting with Agency Partners, Field Instructors, Field Liaison and Students.
Education
Masters of Social Work
Emphasis/Major: Social Work2009 - Indiana University
BA
Emphasis/Major: Psychology2004 - Augsburg College
Research Interests
I have not had an opportunity to engage in research.
Teaching Interests
Teaching interests include Field Education in Social Work. History of teaching in the format of Agency Field Instructor, External Field Instructor and Faculty Field Liaison. Enjoys teaching the signature pedagogy in the field of social work and assisting with immersing students to the practical experiences in field and helping connect theory to practice.
Institutional Services
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Committee Member
2021 - IUSSW Diversity CouncilDiversity Committee member. Attended several sessions of the Diversity Committee as I learned my role as a new employee and commit to expanding DEIJ in my role as a Field Educator and throughout my teaching philosophy. -
Committee Member
2021 - MSW Field Orientation CommitteeServed as a committee member of the MSW orientation committee. The groups purpose was to review the MSW Student Asynchronous Orientation. This included reviewing all modules and offering critique as well as updating and meeting weekly to have discussion. -
Committee Member
2021 - BSW Student Asynchronous Orientation CommitteeServed as a committee member of the BSW orientation committee. The groups purpose was to review the BSW Student Asynchronous Orientation. This included reviewing all modules and offering critique as well as updating and meeting weekly to have discussion. -
Adjudicator/Judge
Agency Expo JudgeReviewed and submitted winners for BSW agency expo. Winners of the Agency Expo received a stipend for their work. -
Committee Member
2023 - MSW Field Coordinators CommitteeEnsures the field team produces a consistent product and speaks the same language on all campuses. Collaborates with program directors, faculty and academic advisors to enhance and support student readiness before and during field; as well as examine and implement practices for improvement. -
Committee Member
2022 - Field Instructor Professional Development CommitteeExpand the social work practicum and opportunities in non-traditional areas, create tools to market field education for the recruitment of agencies and field instructor. -
Committee Chair
2022 - Time limited task group- Optimal Field Site Form RestructureUtilized a time limited task group to reorganize and develop the optimal field site form. Updated the form to reflect current priorities including paid practicum opportunities. -
Committee Member
2021 - BSW Field Coordinator CommitteeThe field team produces a consistent product and speaks the same language on all campuses and programs. Collaborates with program directors, faculty and academic advisors to enhance and support student readiness before and during field; as well as examine and implement practices for improvement. -
Committee Member
Field Liaison Training and Support CommitteeDevelop standardized practices and training for Field Liaisons, reviews marketing materials and website developments for the hiring of Field Liaisons. -
Committee Member
2024 - IUSSW Search and Screen Committee- MSW Director Lafayette -
Committee Member
2023 - Time Limited Task Group- DEI StatementParticipated in a sub-committee for the development of a DEI statement for IUSSW. This group developed the statement and presented at Faculty Senate to obtain feedback and approval. -
Committee Member
2023 - Time limited Task Group- Social Work Events Planning CommitteeMember of the Social Work Celebration Planning Committee. Assisted in planning for Social Work Month for March 2024. Assisted in planning, coordinating, and supporting the group to kick off Social Work Month Celebration. -
Committee Member
2023 - IUSSW Search and Screen Committee- Lafayette Field Coordinator Position.
Licensure
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Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Memberships
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Council on Social Work Education
2022 to Present
Public Services
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Committee Member
2022 to Present - Parent Teacher Organization- Washington TownshipCommittee member of Parent Teacher Organization in Washington Township Schools, Indianapolis, Indiana.