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Dr. Julie Drolet is a Professor at the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary, Edmonton Campus. Her work focuses on social work education, disaster recovery, immigrant settlement, and community resilience. She leads the Transforming the Field Education Landscape (TFEL) Partnership project funded by SSHRC and has been actively contributing to both academic research and practical applications in these fields.
Her educational background includes:
- B.A. in History from the University of Toronto (1994)
- B.S.W. in Social Work from the University of Regina (1995)
- M.S.W. in Social Work from McGill University (1997)
- Ph.D. in Social Work from McGill University (2006)
Dr. Drolet's research spans several interconnected domains within social work. Her primary focus is on field education in social work, examining innovative approaches to prepare students for professional practice, particularly through her leadership of the SSHRC-funded Transforming the Field Education Landscape Partnership. She has conducted extensive research on disaster recovery, with particular attention to supporting older adults and marginalized communities after events like the Alberta wildfires and British Columbia floods. Another significant area of her work involves immigrant and refugee settlement, with studies on housing experiences, community integration, and inclusive practices. Her scholarship also addresses social protection frameworks and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on social work education and practice.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on transforming social work field education through innovative and adaptive approaches, especially in response to pandemic challenges. Her disaster recovery research consistently centers on vulnerable populations, with particular attention to older adults' needs and experiences in disaster settings. She bridges academic research with practical applications, often resulting in policy recommendations and innovative practice models that have real-world impact.
Her recognition includes:
- Emerald Award in Public Engagement and Outreach from the Emerald Foundation (2024)
Dr. Drolet serves as Principal Investigator for the Transforming the Field Education Landscape (TFEL) Partnership (2019-2025), which has secured significant funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). This national project aims to create new training and mentorship opportunities for social work students across Canada. She has also participated in multiple university strategic initiatives including Brain and Mental Health (2015-2021), Child Health and Wellness (2020-2025), Energy Innovations for Today and Tomorrow (2013-2021), and Human Dynamics in a Changing World (2015-2021).
At the University of Calgary, Dr. Drolet teaches SOWK 721 Integrative Research Colloquia and contributes to the development of social work curriculum. Through the TFEL Partnership, she collaborates with multiple universities and community organizations across Canada to transform field education practices, emphasizing the integration of research and practice in social work education.
