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Shelleta Ladonice

Assistant Professor

Shelleta Ladonice

Assistant Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Department of Social Sciences

  • SLADONICE@augusta.edu
  • (706) 737-1710

Education

  • Ph.D., Public Affairs University of Central Florida, 2024

  • MSW, Social Work University of Southern Califor, 2013

  • BSW, Social Work University of South Florida, 2009

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • SOWK 2102

    Fund of Social Work Practice
  • SOWK 3400

    Social Work Practice I
  • SOWK 1101

    Intro to Social Work Prac
  • SOWK 3402

    Generalist Prac/Communities

Teaching Interests

I am passionate about teaching students the skills they need for their future careers. My teaching philosophy is focused on practical knowledge.

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • Screening for Intimate Partner Violence in College Health Settings: A Brief Review of the Literature and Recommendations for Research and Practice, 2025
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • The Wellbeing of Muslim Refugees Following Resettlement: Challenges and Experiences of Discrimination, 2025
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Practicing while Black: Responding to everyday racism in 2020 during multiple pandemics, 2024
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Housing as a Multigenerational Prevention Approach: Considering Comprehensive Intimate Partner Violence Housing Approaches, 2024
    Book, Chapter in Textbook-New
  • Patterns of Violence Victimization and Disclosure Among Transgender/Gender Nonconforming and Cisgender Latinx College Students, 2023
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Research Interests

Equitable and culturally relevant access to health, mental health, and social services. I am especially interesting in access among immigrants and refugees, and with a special focus on the Haitian population.

Department Service

  • BSW Faculty Committee 2024 - Present

    Role: Committee Member

Public Service

  • The Whole Elephant 2025 - Present

    Role: Board Member