Alex Colvin

Alex Colvin is an Associate Professor at the University of North Texas at Dallas, affiliated with the School of Behavioral Health and Human Services and the Human Services department. He serves as Chair of Undergraduate programs, focusing on research areas such as technology integration in social work, pre-college initiatives for foster youth, and mental health challenges in college populations.

• Technology Integration in Social Work Education and Practice
• Developing Pre-College Programs for Foster Youth
• Challenges for Families of Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• Mental Health Issues among College Students
• Culturally Competent Social Work Practice
• Social Work Practices with Minorities

Colvin has published over 30 peer-reviewed papers and presented at 50+ conferences, emphasizing culturally responsive practices, mental health advocacy, and cross-sector collaborations between social work and community institutions like the African American Church.