Minjoo Morlan
- MSW
- Assistant Director of Practicum Education
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IU Indianapolis IU Online
Contact
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(317) 274-8250
- mmorlan@iu.edu
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902 West New York Street
902 West New York Street
About
Minjoo Morlan is a Clinical Assistant Professor and the Assistant Director of Practicum Education at the Indiana University School of Social Work in Indianapolis. She coordinates the social work practicum of the MSW students whose focus are is on mental health and addictions to integrate classroom study with practice in real-life social work settings. Prior to Minjoo's position at IUSSW, she worked in a leadership position for a national non-profit organization that focuses on improving maternal and child health. She received her MSW from Indiana University School of Social Work in 2009.
Education
PhD
Emphasis/Major: PhD in Social Work2021 - Indiana University
MSW
Emphasis/Major: Master of Social Work2009 - Indiana University
BA
Emphasis/Major: Art Therapy2006 - University of Indianapolis
Research Interests
Field education
Student readiness for field Education
Student mental health and stigma
Mental health and disability of social work students
Teaching Interests
Social Work Field Education
Mental Health Stigma
Public policy and advocacy
Leadership/Health
Presentations
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Morlan, M., & Lyons, S. L. (2023). How Field Liaisons Perceive the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Matters in Students’ Field Practicum. Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN United States.
The researchers conducted an exploratory study using the constructivist grounded theory qualitative research method to examine how field liaisons perceive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as it pertains to students’ practicum experience (N=14). An overarching theme of utilizing self-reflexivity for recognizing one’s own positionality and the need for self-growth was identified. While being influenced by external, environmental factors, the combination of the field liaisons’ positionality, ability to be reflexive, and commitment to self-growth played significant roles in their impact on students. This article offers a conceptual framework that emerged from the data informing the conscious practice of internal reflexive process for field liaisons and the development of infrastructure within schools of social work to influence the fostering of external, environmental factors which ultimately impact their students. Recommendations for future research are discussed.
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Lyons, S. L., & Morlan, M. (2023). State-wide community and academic collaboration that expands mental health and addictions workforce. Council on Social Work Education, Atlanta, GA United States.
This presentation provides an overview of how a social work program is partnering with community mental health centers to increase the social work workforce in response to the opioid epidemic. The program development and implementation along with curricular restructuring, focused field placements, and outcomes of the collaboration will be shared.
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Morlan, M. A., Dale, M., Hippie, J., Lyons, S., Nes, J., & Votapek, J. (2017). Policy Training Program for Field Instructors. Council on Social Work Education, Dallas, TX United States.
IUSSW proposed the development of a Policy Training Program for Field Instructors in order to:
Institutional Services
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Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2021 - Student Outreach ClinicAs the students assess client concerns, they may approach faculty for wisdom for different reasons. For instance, the social work team may not have the appropriate resources in our handouts, or the volunteers are uncertain on how to best approach a client. When the clinic is very busy, faculty are also invited to participate in the social work services (i.e., assessing intake forms, gathering resources, creating check-out plans with volunteers, etc.). -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2020 - Lead Faculty for SWRK-S481 and SWKR-S482 Social Work Practicum I & IIto ensure quality, fidelity, and consistency across all sections of the courses -
Committee Member
2020 - IUPUI Curriculum Internationalization Advisory Committeeinvolved in the campus-wide efforts for setting a strategic course for IUPUI’s global learning initiatives -
Committee Member
2019 - IUPUI Office of Veterans and Military PersonnelServed as a scholarship application review committee member for the inaugural James T. Barnette Lieutenant Colonel U.S. Army Retired Memorial Scholarship -
Organizer/Coordinator
2018 - New Field Partnership Development & Assessmentfacilitate campus-wide new partnership development for BSW and MSW programs at IUSSW's IUPUI campus. -
Student Advisor/Mentor
2016 - Norman Brown Diversity and Leadership Scholars ProgramProvide mentorship to a student who is in the NBDLSP quarterly via in-person meetings. -
Committee Member
2016 - CSWE Grant: Policy Training CommitteeDevelop policy training module to train field instructors to enhance their understanding about the macro practice engagement and improve the students' learning experiences in such area during thier field practicum. -
Committee Member
2016 - Sonia Implementation: BSW/MSW Field Form Review Sub-CommitteeReview and revise of the BSW/MSW field forms for the system-wide use for students, field liaisons, field coordinator, and field instructors. -
Committee Member
2015 - Optimal Field Site: External Field Instructor Sub-CommitteeDevelop criteria to recruit, screen, evaluate external field instructors for field coordinators to use system-wide -
Committee Member
2015 - Optimal Field Site Sub-CommitteeDevelopment of the criteria for optimal field placement sites which would be used by field coordinator system-wide -
Committee Member
2015 - Diveristy Committee -
Committee Member
2015 - MSW CommitteeA member of the MSW Committee and contribute to the committee's discussion and decision-making process as an active member. -
Committee Member
2015 - BSW CommitteeA member of the BSW Committee and contribute to the committee's discussion and decision-making process as an active member. -
Committee Member
2020 - Search and Screen CommitteeSearch and Screen Committee for two MSW Direct Field Coordinator position -
Committee Member
2019 - Search and Screen CommitteeSearch and Screen Committee for MSW Direct Field Coordinator position -
Committee Member
2016 - Search and Screen CommitteeSearch and Screen Committee for IUSB Field Coordinator position -
Other
2016 - BSW Application ReviewReview BSW applications and make recommendation for acceptance -
Committee Chair
2022 - IU School of Social WorkLead and coordinate the systemwide effort of creating a retreat for field educators on diversity, equity, and inclusion matters and lead the following discussion on collecting data from the group discussion and analyzing them to draft the future direction of DEI work as a field unit. -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2022 - IUSSWServe as a lead the Behavioral Health Academy (BHA) partnership at IUSSW in Indianapolis.
Memberships
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Council on Social Work Education
2023 to 2024 -
Council on Social Work Education
2022 to 2023 -
Council on Social Work Education
2019 to 2020 -
Council on Social Work Education
2018 to 2019 -
Council on Social Work Education
2017 to 2018 -
Council of Social Work Education
2016 to 2017
Public Services
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Volunteer
2017 to Present - American Legion post 360 (IUPUI post): veteran and community supportProvided social engagement opportunities for dislocated veterans.
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Volunteer
2017 to 2017 - Mission Continues: Homeless veteran supportOutreach to homeless veterans in Indianapolis
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Volunteer
2016 to 2016 - Legion post 360 (IUPUI post)volunteered for the Legion post 360 (IUPUI post) and coordinated cook-out activities and holiday dinner for homeless veterans at HVAF in Indianapolis on 3/12/16, 6/18/16, and 12/10/16
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Volunteer
to 2019 - HVAFOutreach to homeless veterans and their families in Indianapolis
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Faculty Advisor/Mentor