Rate My Professor Diana Rowan

Throughout her career, Dr. Rowan has advanced social work education and practice through innovative pedagogy, such as designing and leading a faculty-led study abroad program in Malawi, southeastern Africa. Her scholarly output is extensive, featuring the authored textbook Social Work with HIV and AIDS: A Case-Based Guide (Lyceum Books, 2013), which provides case-based insights into HIV/AIDS social work practice. Notable peer-reviewed publications include "Using video as pedagogy for globally connected learning about the HIV/AIDS pandemic" (Journal of Social Work Education, 2013), "Health care experiences of members of the house/ball culture" (Journal of Social Work in Health Care, 2014), "Identity and self-presentation in the house/ball community: A primer for social workers" (Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services, 2013), and earlier works like "Social work practice with Latinos with HIV/AIDS" (Advances in Social Work, 2008). She has also contributed to textbooks such as An Experiential Approach to Group Work (Lyceum Books, 2008, 2014). Dr. Rowan has been recognized with the International Faculty of the Year Award (UNC Charlotte, 2012), Graduate Teaching Excellence Award (College of Health and Human Services, 2012), and Excellence in Promoting Diversity Award (College of Health and Human Services, 2014). Her work influences social work education, HIV/AIDS intervention, and global health equity.