Associate Dean for Innovation and Academic Success
SUNY Plattsburgh
Dr. Janet K. Acker, Ph.D., M.Div., LCSW-R, is a Professor of Social Work and the Associate Dean for Innovation & Academic Success in the School of Education, Health & Human Services at SUNY Plattsburgh. She is an educator, clinician, and administrator with over three decades of experience spanning social work, academia, and non-profit management. Dr. Acker’s career encompasses teaching at all levels of higher education, developing innovative social work curricula, and directing successful accreditation efforts. As an accomplished leader, Dr. Acker has directed strategic initiatives, program development, and community engagement. Her research interests include self-determination and informed consent in mental health, shared decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She has presented nationally, published in peer-reviewed journals, and reviewed academic publications. Committed to leading in service and advancing the social work profession, she brings a collaborative, equity-centered approach to education and mental health practice, drawing insight from her experience navigating the current upheaval in higher education.
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Thursday, October 23, 2025
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM MT