Renee Betts
- MSW, LSW
- Clinical Associate Professor of Field Instruction and Coordination
-
IU Indianapolis
Contact
-
(317) 274-7680
- rsturner@iu.edu
About
Reneé Betts received her BSW and MSW degrees from Indiana University School of Social Work with concentrations in child welfare and leadership. She has over 15 years of professional experience focused in the areas of children, adolescents and families. Coordinator and administrator for all aspects of field education for the BSW program, Indianapolis Campus. Responsible for recruiting and assessing field placement sites, engaging students in the field planning process, assigning students to specific field placements, and consulting with field partners in resolving concerns.
Education
Master of Social Work
Emphasis/Major: Social Work2004 - Indiana University
Bachelor of Social Work
Emphasis/Major: Social Work1999 - Indiana University School of Social Work
Research Interests
Grief and Loss
Teaching Interests
Primary teaching interest include: introduction to social work, diversity, child welfare, integrative field seminars both in person and online.
Awards and Honors
- The Executive Journey Fellowship
2016 - The Journey
2011 - IUPUI Continuing Studies
2006 - IUPUI University College
Presentations
-
Betts, R. T., & Bragg, N. (2021). Real Talk: Colorblindness and Racial Bias in Social Work. National Association of Social Workers, Indianapolis, IN.
Real Talk: Colorblindness and Racial Bias in Social Work
As racism is inarguably involved in clients’ ability and experiences in accessing community resources, the presentation will address access to community services and benefits to which social workers –the majority of whom are white- often act as gatekeepers. Discussing how colorblindness is vital for addressing our own biases as practitioners within this context, social work advocacy must start with critical self-inquiry. The presentation promotes self-awareness and cultural humility which involves a commitment to critical self-reflection, recognizing and addresses one’s own biases and challenging inequalities. A values-based social worker cannot be an advocate of social justice if they fail to examine their relationship as a practitioner to systems of racial oppression. This presentation will encourage attendees to engage in an honest reflection of their own attitudes regarding colorblindness and how these can be refined to better reflect more antiracist practice approaches. Though the presentation does not directly approach how social workers can engage in social policy change, it hopes to initiate heightened awareness of the intrinsic racism within both the language and construction of laws and policies impacting services and benefits to social work clients of color.
References
Diangelo, R. (2018). White fragility: Why it’s hard for white people to talk about racism. Beacon Press.
Eberhardt, J. L. (2019). Biased: Uncovering the hidden prejudice that shapes what we see, think, and do. Viking.
Gil, D. G. (2013). Confronting injustice and oppression: Concepts and strategies for social workers. Columbia University Press.
Mullaly, B. (2002). Challenging oppression: A critical social work approach. Oxford University Press.
National Association of Social Workers. (2017). Code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
-
Betts, R. T. (2021). Real Talk: Colorblindness and Racial Bias: A Special Presentation to Indiana University Human Resources Professionals. Indiana University Human Resources, Indianapolis, IN.
Overview• To recognize the deeper truth behind color-blindness and how it is used to identify oneself as non-racist• To understand how a colorblind attitude maintains racism and racial biases• To accept how maintaining colorblind attitudes is subversive to theHuman Resource Code of Ethics• To use personal experiences of racial identity and professional knowledge of critical race issues to contextualize concepts
-
Betts, R. T., & Bragg, N. (2021). Real Talk: Colorblindness and Racial Bias in Social Work. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN.
Real Talk: Colorblindness and Racial Bias in Social Work
As racism is inarguably involved in clients’ ability and experiences in accessing community resources, the presentation will address access to community services and benefits to which social workers –the majority of whom are white- often act as gatekeepers. Discussing how colorblindness is vital for addressing our own biases as practitioners within this context, social work advocacy must start with critical self-inquiry. The presentation promotes self-awareness and cultural humility which involves a commitment to critical self-reflection, recognizing and addresses one’s own biases and challenging inequalities. A values-based social worker cannot be an advocate of social justice if they fail to examine their relationship as a practitioner to systems of racial oppression. This presentation will encourage attendees to engage in an honest reflection of their own attitudes regarding colorblindness and how these can be refined to better reflect more antiracist practice approaches. Though the presentation does not directly approach how social workers can engage in social policy change, it hopes to initiate heightened awareness of the intrinsic racism within both the language and construction of laws and policies impacting services and benefits to social work clients of color.
References
Diangelo, R. (2018). White fragility: Why it’s hard for white people to talk about racism. Beacon Press.
Eberhardt, J. L. (2019). Biased: Uncovering the hidden prejudice that shapes what we see, think, and do. Viking.
Gil, D. G. (2013). Confronting injustice and oppression: Concepts and strategies for social workers. Columbia University Press.
Mullaly, B. (2002). Challenging oppression: A critical social work approach. Oxford University Press.
National Association of Social Workers. (2017). Code of ethics of the National Association of Social Workers. https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English
-
Betts, R. T. (2021). All About Field. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2019). Everything You Need to Know About Field. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2019). Sonia Nuts and Bolts. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2019). DCS Field/Task Instructor Toolbox. Department of Child Services, Indianapolis.
-
Betts, R. T. (2019). All About Field. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2019). External Field Instructors and Field. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2019). Learning Plan and Competencies. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2018). External Field Instructors and Field. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2018). All About Field. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2018). Learning Plan and Competencies. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2018). Sonia Nuts and Bolts. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2018). Everything You Need to Know About Field. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T., & , . (2018). DCS - Field/Task Instructor Toolbox. Department of Child Services, Indianapolis.
-
Betts, R. T. (2017). Everything You Need to Know About Field. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
Everything You Need to Know About Field
-
Betts, R. T. (2017). Sonia Nuts and Bolts. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
Everything You Need to Know About Field
-
Betts, R. T. (2017). Field/Task Instructor Orientation and Training. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2017). All About Field. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T., Lyons, S. L., Quinn, C. A., & , . (2016). Identification and Implementation of transformative technology in Field Education within a Multi-Campus Environment. Indiana University School of Social Work, Dallas, TX United States.
This presentation describes the identification and implementation of a field software program within a School of Social Work. The presentation includes the results observed during the initial roll out and how the Office of Educational Assessment is utilizing it to provide data needed for the analysis of student learning.
-
Betts, R. T. (2016). Self-Care for Professionals. 1950, Indianapolis, IN United States.
Unpack the resistance to self-care and explore ways to overcome it.
-
Betts, R. T. (2016). Field/Task Instructor Orientation and Training. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2016). Sonia Nuts and Bolts. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2016). Everything You Need to Know About Field. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2016). All About Field. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T., Matt, M., Meer, M., & Brinton, C. (2015). Supervision Paves the Way: Promoting the Success of First Year Social Workers through Professional Mentoring and Career Development. 1950, Indianapolis, IN United States.
Supervision Paves the Way: Promoting the
Success of First Year Social Workers through Professional Mentoring and Career Development
-
Betts, R. T. (2015). Field/Task Instructor Orientation and Training. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2015). Everything You Need to Know About Field. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2015). All About Field. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2015). Professionalism, Connecting Our History. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
The workshop discusses what communication and professionalism is and behavioral skills for interpersonal effectiveness. The session also discusses professionalism in techniques for in-person, telephone, and email interactions how it connects with technology and culture.
-
Betts, R. T. (2014). Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2014). BSW New Student Orientation. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2014). Field Liaison Orientation & Training. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T. (2014). BSW Field Student Orientation. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T., & Satre, C. J. (2014). Using Case Method. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
Using Case Method - Integrating Theory and Practice Methods in Field Education.
-
Betts, R. T. (2013). Field/Task Instructor Orientation and Training. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T., & Gass, S. (2013). MSW New Student Orientation. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T., & , . (2013). BSW New Student Orientation. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T., & Galyean, E. (2013). Field Liaison Orientation & Training. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T., & Gass, S. (2013). MSW New Student Orientation. Indiana University School of Social Work, Indianapolis, IN United States.
-
Betts, R. T., & , . (2012). An Online and Onsite Model for Adult Degree Completion. Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities Conference, Chattanooga, TN United States.
An Online and Onsite Model for Adult Degree Completion
-
Betts, R. T., Cook, L., & , . (2012). Online Interactive Advising.
Online Interactive Advising. Council on Adult Experiential Learning (CAEL) Conference.
-
Betts, R. T., & Cook, L. (2012). Online Interactive Advising. 1950, Indianapolis, IN United States.
Online Interactive Advising
Contract Fellowship Grants
-
Rubrics, Outcomes and E-portfolio for Assessment, Professional Development, and Competency Attainment
Co-PD/PI: Renee' Betts
Co-PD/PI: Carolyn Gentle-Genitty -
Career EDGE Modules
Program Director (PD)/Principal Investigator (PI): Renee' Betts -
IUPUI Curriculum Enhancement Grant
Co-PD/PI: Stephanie Boys
Co-PD/PI: Renee' Betts
Co-PD/PI: Stephanie Lyons
Institutional Services
-
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2021 - MentoringMentored new faculty teaching the course for the first time -
Committee Member
2020 - IUSSW Field Liaison Training and Support Committee -
Committee Member
2020 - System Wide BSW Field Coordinators Committee -
Other
2016 - Co-Supervising Support StaffProvide supervision to support staff -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2016 - Student Outreach Clinic FacultySupervise IUSSW students at the clinic. Students and faculty from the IUSSW work together to promote social and economic justice by providing clinic visitors with empowering information and assistance free of charge. A variety of information on local resources is provided to clients during their visit to clinic. Special care is taken to make sure each individual’s unique concerns are addressed. -
Committee Member
2016 - System Wide FieldThe Field Education Committee acts as a consultative body for policy and curriculum involving or impacting field. -
Committee Member
2016 - System Wide Field Sub-CommitteeIdentifing criteria for selection of Field Practicum Settings -
Committee Member
2015 - BSW Curriculum CommitteeDevelopment, review, renewal, and recommendation of curriculum to be approved by Faculty Senate -
Committee Member
2021 - Promotion &Tenure Committee -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2020 - MentoringMentored new faculty teaching the course for the first time -
Committee Member
2020 - Clinical Faculty Search Committee -
Committee Member
2020 - IUSSW Scholarship CommitteeReview the applications assigned to you, rate the applications you have been assigned, and briefly (one sentence or two) state your rationale for the students’ ratings. -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2019 - MentoringMentored two new faculty teaching the course for the first time -
Committee Member
2019 - IUSSW Scholarship CommitteeReview the applications assigned to you, rate the applications you have been assigned, and briefly (one sentence or two) state your rationale for the students’ ratings. -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2018 - MentoringMentored four new faculty teaching the course for the first time -
Committee Chair
2018 - System Wide Field Sub-CommitteeChair of Process Recording & Supervision Record Forms -
Organizer/Coordinator
2018 - BSW Agency Poster ExpoCoordinate Senior Agency Poster Expo for nine(9) field education courses. -
Committee Member
2018 - IUSSW Scholarship CommitteeReview the applications assigned to you, rate the applications you have been assigned, and briefly (one sentence or two) state your rationale for the students’ ratings. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2018 - BSW Outstanding Field Education AwardCoordinate the Outstanding BSW in Field Education award -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2017 - MentoringMentored one new faculty teaching the course for the first time -
Organizer/Coordinator
2018 - NASWEffort for engaging students in policy and advocacy work, the LEAD Intensive Training days consist of students spending the morning receiving training and guidance specific to activities currently ongoing for the current Indiana legislative session. The afternoon focused on applying that knowledge in the most hands-on manner possible as we head over to the Indiana Statehouse to actively create change. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2017 - NASWEffort for engaging students in policy and advocacy work, the LEAD Intensive Training days consist of students spending the morning receiving training and guidance specific to activities currently ongoing for the current Indiana legislative session. The afternoon focused on applying that knowledge in the most hands-on manner possible as we head over to the Indiana Statehouse to actively create change. -
Committee Member
2017 - IUSSW Deans Search CommitteeResponsible for working the the team to screen and selecting qualified candidates for the Deans Position -
Organizer/Coordinator
2017 - BSW Agency Poster ExpoCoordinate Senior Agency Poster Expo for nine(9) field education courses. -
Committee Member
2017 - IUSSW Scholarship CommitteeReview the applications assigned to you, rate the applications you have been assigned, and briefly (one sentence or two) state your rationale for the students’ ratings. -
Organizer/Coordinator
2017 - BSW Outstanding Field Education AwardCoordinate the Outstanding BSW in Field Education award -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2016 - Nonprofit ExpoThe IUPUI Nonprofit Expo, is coordinated by the IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs, IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI, IU School of Social Work, the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, and the IU Department of Health Sciences. I am the IUSSW Faculty Representative and help bring together nonprofit, government and community partners that offer internship, volunteer and job opportunities to IUPUI students and alumni. -
Committee Chair
2016 - System Wide Field Sub-CommitteeCo-Chair Field Education Technology Subcommittee -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2015 - MentoringMentored 7 new faculty teaching the course for the first time -
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
2014 - IUSSW LEAD Day TrainingEffort for engaging students in policy and advocacy work, the LEAD Intensive Training days consist of students spending the morning receiving training and guidance specific to activities currently ongoing for the current Indiana legislative session. The afternoon focused on applying that knowledge in the most hands-on manner possible as we head over to the Indiana Statehouse to actively create change.
Licensure
-
License Social Work
Indiana Professional Licensing AgencyTrained Social Worker who has met the requirements for licensure in order to help all types of clients.
Memberships
-
Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors
2020 to 2020 -
Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors
2019 to 2019 -
Council on Social Work Education
2019 to 2019 -
Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors
2018 to 2018 -
Council on Social Work Education
2018 to 2018 -
Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors
2017 to 2017 -
Council on Social Work Education
2017 to 2017 -
Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors
2016 to 2016 -
Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors
2016 to 2016 -
Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors
2015 to 2015 -
Council on Social Work Education
2015 to 2015 -
Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors
2014 to 2014 -
Council on Social Work Education
2014 to 2014