Showing events starting from October 1, 2016 up to October 31, 2016

October 13, 2016 - 8:00am to October 14, 2016 5:00pm

Current MSW students will be available in the conference exhibit hall to share information on U-M's MSW and PhD programs.

October 13, 2016 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Come join the School of Social Work as we welcome Jason Turkish, Esq., "...a leading voice for the disabled and those who need a fair shot, Jason uses his lifetime of personal experience, and superior legal training, to achieve life-changing results for his clients."

Mr. Turkish will explore the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as major legal developments. The goal of the presentation is to educate non-attorney individuals without disabilities on how they can be advocates and allies to the disability community. 

Refreshments will be provided.

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October 13, 2016 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Panel discussion with alums who are using language study in their field of study. Targeted to undergraduate students but open to everyone. Language and area studies programs will also be invited to join a small fair after the panel discussion.

October 14, 2016 - 8:30am to 4:00pm

This course featured two PowerPoint presentations: Field Safe Beginning & ADA Training and Field Instructor Women in Leadership Presentation.

Course hosted by OFI for all Field Instructors.

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A bi-annual workshop designed to train and update field instructors on field related curriculum.

Program Agenda:

Registration & Breakfast

8:00-8:15Sign-In/Packets

Morning Session

8:15-10:00
Presentation: “What Makes a Safe Beginner?”
The course is geared to engage field instructors in discussions, role plays, & share information regarding student field training. University/school requirements & expectations are discussed along with a session on "what makes a safe beginner" related to assessing student abilities about when & where students can begin to function more independently & with more complex cases/issues.

10:15-12:00
Small Group Sessions: “Building the Bridge Between Field and the SSW”
Facilitated by Field Faculty in assigned break-out rooms.

Lunch

12:00-12:45 

Afternoon Session

12:45-1:45Presentation:“Understanding and Applying the ADA in Field Instruction” 
Participants will be able to access UM resources for students with disabilities and gain increased awareness of ADA guidelines to understand provisions of reasonable accommodations to ensure students with disabilities have the same opportunities as other students.

1:45-3:15

Presentation: “Women in Leadership"
Evidence suggests that women face unique leadership challenges, bring diverse capabilities and hold unique characteristics in the work world today. 

The purpose of this workshop is to prepare participants to identify and harness the specific needs and capabilities of women. It will provide the knowledge and skills to succeed and contribute added value in their roles as leaders at any level. 

October 14, 2016 - 1:00pm to 4:15pm

Participants will learn about culturally responsive practice that supports collaboration with families in order to promote services that are culturally relevant, and that draw on the family's cultural strengths.

Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.

October 17, 2016

October 17, 2016 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Admissions representatives will be coming to Central Michigan University's BSW Program Grad. School Fair to share information on U-M's MSW & PhD programs.

October 17, 2016 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Stop by the Idealist.org Graduate School Fair to speak with an admissions representative about U-M's MSW and PhD programs. The fair is free and open to anyone considering graduate school.