Dr. Sharon T. Alston Tenure Application
SCHOLARSHIP
“The joy of discovery is certainly the liveliest that the mind of man can ever feel”
- Claude Bernard -
I define scholarly activities as the active engagement in educational and professional activities that increase knowledge and skills of the individual and one’s ability to contribute to their respective discipline. During my tenure at NSU, I have consistently engaged in scholarly activities that have increased my knowledge and skills in my discipline as well as knowledge of other disciplines. I have eight publications in print, five are during my tenure here at NSU, four additional manuscripts are under review, and several more are in progress.
I attended and presented papers at the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Annual Program Meetings as well as other national professional meetings. My presentations have been interdisciplinary and with colleagues from other institutions.
Grantsmanship is another scholarly activity in which I have been actively engaged. Over the last five years I have submitted 16 grant applications to fund research in teaching, youth development, health disparities and housing relocation policies. To date I am the Principal investigator of ten funded research projects totaling $934,213.00 and a Co-Principal Investigator of a National Science Foundation Grant for $5,000,000. This demonstrates an exceptional, developmental, rigorous and productive record of scholarship.
Through my scholarly activities I have produced workshops, seminars, and professional development projects. My research has been well received by the social work community and I am confident that I have brought recognition to our university.