An interview with Frances Caple, PhD as she discusses her passion for social work in schools, her career evolution from classroom to associate dean, and the expansion of the School of Social Work. Interviewed by Dr. Phyllis Massing. Date of interview: 8-22-14. Length of interview: 1 hour and 10 minutes. DVD containing interview. Interview Topics (00:43) Background Information. (03:08) Coming to California . (04:19) First Job in New York . (05:55) Influence on Social Work Career . (07:08) Teaching in North Carolina. (07:35) Needs of Students. (10:12) Jobs in California. (11:40) Department of Public Social Services. (13:30) Lack of African-American Social Workers. (14:02) Investigation Work. (14:28) David Miller and Introduction into MSW. (16:00) MSW at USC 1969. (18:39) 1973 School of Mental Health Center. (21:02) Children’s Centers and Preventative Mental Health. (22:13) Doctorate Program . (24:08) Social Worker Roots – Working with Families. (27:44) Lessons from Grandmother . (30:00) Changes in Political Environment . (30:35) Negative Culture Around Affirmative Action. (33:30) Challenges Faced in Working Environment. (35:47) Working with LAUSD. (37:36) Doctoral Program . (38:02) Job with USC – School of Social Work Program. (39:45) Research Assistant – Medical Intern Development. (42:40) Field Instructor – Mental Health & School of Social Work. (45:38) Position on Experience Gained Working with Schools. (47:43) Leaving the Classroom for Administration . (50:08) Evolution of Becoming Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs. (53:10) 2nd Attempt at Retirement . (54:04) Reflections on School of Social Work once Retired. (55:30) Bigger Picture . (56:00) Online Programs for Social Work. (58:50) Back to Work – Mental Health for CalWorks. (01:01:25) Parents’ Mental Health Barriers & Jobs. (01:03:16) Working with ASW’s. (01:05:42) 6th Retirement Plan – Family Life . (01:07:00) Mentoring . (01:08:24) Advice for Future Social Workers