Dr. Cindy Locklear (Social Work) was just appointed to the ASWB/CSWE Licensing and Regulation National Taskforce. The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is the national agency responsible for accrediting social work educational programs; the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) is the national agency that manages the social work licensure examinations. CSWE and ASWB are the most important national bodies for social work education and licensure in the United States.

During spring 2018, the taskforce will develop a curricular guide. Dr. Locklear, along with her competency group, will be addressing social work Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.