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Penny Alderman is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Sciences at Augusta University's Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. With 28 years of experience in social work, including roles at the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services, she focuses on training future social workers. Her academic background includes a BA in Social Work from the University of Georgia (1995) and an MSW from Atlanta University (1982).
Her research and teaching interests center on child welfare and field internships, though she values all aspects of social work education. Notable awards include recognition for teaching excellence and community service. She teaches courses such as SOWK 4702 (Field Placement II) and SOWK 4602 (Integrative Seminar II).
- Department Service: Committee Member for CSWE Reaffirmation (2022–Present), Study Abroad Committee (2016–Present), and Honors Committee (2015–Present).
- College/University Service: Committee Chair for Athletics Committee (2024–Present), Faculty Senate Council of Chairs (2024–Present), and BSW Faculty Meetings (2023–Present).
- Public Service: Active in Sexual Assault Awareness Month Committee (2020–Present), Home Owners Association Board (2013–Present), and Alzheimer's Research Study (2020–2023).
Her professional contributions include supervising MSW and BSW students in field practicums and advocating for social work standards through organizations like Phi Alpha Honor Society.
