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October 1, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

What's the program really like? Where is your field placement? What do social work students do for fun? Join an MSW student as well as other prospective MSW students for a live webchat about the School of Social Work.  Our MSW students are excited to answer any questions that you have and share their feedback about the program. 

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October 1, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

An admissions representative will speak to Health & Human Services students at the University of Michigan-Dearborn about MSW and PhD. options at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. 

October 1, 2020 - 5:00pm

Documents can be emailed to the Career Center at ssw-cso@umich.edu. 

October 2, 2020 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Most people used to think that "crisis leadership" is what "they" do - the CEOs, agency heads, etc. This pandemic has taught us that we all can play an important role in helping ourselves and others through crises. This webinar focuses on practical steps you can take to prepare for and deal with crises when they occur.

We'll look at examples of positive and poor crisis leadership, examine the critical roles that relationships, and communications play during crises, and discuss the important steps to take during and after crises. We'll include specific ways to support marginalized communities that often suffer the most from crises.

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

October 5, 2020 - 12:00pm

Join us an engaging conversation between Michigan Social Work faculty and national doctoral education thought leaders discussing: 

Brief History of Trends in Doctoral Education in Social Work

Current State of Doctoral Education/Doctoral Students

Current Status and Future of the PhD Quality Guidelines

Trends in PhD Admissions

Current and Future Dilemmas in Doctoral Education

Current PhD Student Outcomes  

Future of Opportunities for PhD Students in the Academy and Elsewhere

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October 5, 2020 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm

This virtual session will provide the opportunity for Morehouse College students to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work's MSW & PhD Programs. Topics covered will include: MSW/PhD Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Degree Requirements, and Financial Aid.

 

October 5, 2020 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Stop in at this online fair to chat with admissions counselors about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Online Program, Residential Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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October 6, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Online Program, Residential Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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October 7, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

What's the program really like? Where is your field placement? What do social work students do for fun? Join an MSW student as well as other prospective MSW students for a live webchat about the School of Social Work.  Our MSW students are excited to answer any questions that you have and share their feedback about the program. 

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October 7, 2020 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

This will be a virtual panel discussion. The aim of this panel is to widen the understanding of ethical situations across the social work profession. Panelists will draw on their personal skills, experience, and knowledge base from their practice lens while discussing evidence-based best practices in handling ethical challenges. Panelists will draw on their skills and knowledge identifying & unpacking the current public health crises such as COVID-19 and racism to share their insight on ethical concerns that impede or improve the service system delivery, quality of life, access, and emotional toll across the field.

Speakers

Lauren Birks, LLMSW; Abigail Eiler, LMSW; Mary Eldredge, LMSW; Karrie Schultz, LLMSW; & William Vanderwill, LMSW

Agenda

6:00 - 6:15pm - Welcome & Opening remarks

6:15 - 6:45pm - Ethical dilemmas faced in daily practice

6:45 - 7:45pm - Best practices and delivery of intervention strategies

7:45 - 8:00pm - Wrap up / Q & A / Closing

Learning Objectives

Describe at least two perspectives on how ethical challenges are assessed & addressed with regard to current events.

Identify evidence-based interventions and ethical best practices across the social work profession.

CE Approval Statement

The University of Michigan School of Social Work, provider #1212, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The University of Michigan School of Social Work maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 5/15/2020-5/15/2023. Social workers participating in this course will receive 2 synchronous online ethics continuing education contact hours.

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October 8, 2020 - 12:00pm

This is a monumental year in our political history, with the upcoming election in November having the power to address various human and civil rights issues. Join us for a special virtual discussion on the power of your vote, how voting can combat supremacy and hate, the logistics of voting during a pandemic, and voter suppression. This session will feature special guests including Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Inclusion, Equity and Social Responsibility Partner at Honigman LLP and member of the Detroit NAACP, Attorney Khalilah Spencer. This session will be moderated by long-time voting justice advocate and Executive Director of Detroit Action, Branden Snyder. School of Social Work students will also have the ability to ask panelists questions about voting and voting rights.

Attending this session counts for field credit. Please document your attendance and contact your field faculty supervisor for information.

1.5 Regular CE contact hour

CE Approval Statement

The University of Michigan School of Social Work, provider #1212, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The University of Michigan School of Social Work maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 5/15/2020-5/15/2023. Social workers participating in this course will receive 1.5 synchronous online continuing education contact hours.

Please see the CE Policies page for more information about continuing education.

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October 8, 2020 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Stop in at this online fair to chat with admissions counselors about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Online Program, Residential Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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October 9, 2020 - 12:15pm to 1:15pm

Join the UM-SSW Access & Inclusion Task Force to the first in a series of activities, kicking off a month-long celebration of 30 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

October 10, 2020 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Transitional age youth, defined as the transition period from adolescence to young adulthood, represents a developmental periods characterized by, among other things, increased risk taking and vulnerability for behavioral and mental health conditions. Yet the social work theoretical, empirical and practice literature remain underdeveloped, particularly for transitional age youth with behavioral health and mental health conditions. Social work practitioners and researchers alike play an essential role in ameliorating behavioral health conditions among transitional age youth. This course focuses on the state of the science when working with transitional age youth with behavioral health conditions. Students in this course will acquire a general understanding of (1) the prevalence and variations of behavioral health conditions among this overlooked and vulnerable population, (2) etiological factors associated with behavioral health conditions, (3) theoretical frameworks to inform practice with transitional age...

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

October 13, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Interested in learning more about the Community Action and Social Change minor? Join an info session to learn more.

These informationals provide an opportunity to learn more about the minor, requirements, course offerings, the msw prefered admissions program, and other opportunities to get involved in programs, events, and other experiences in the minor. We invite you to join us for a virtual presentation Tuesday, October 13th from 12 - 1PM. 

In order to join, complete the RSVP below. The zoom link and official invitation will be sent the day before the event, via email.

We look forward to meeting you!

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October 13, 2020 - 12:15pm to 1:15pm

Join the UM-SSW Access & Inclusion Task Force to the second event in a series of activities, kicking off a month-long celebration of 30 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

October 13, 2020 - 5:00pm

Educational Agreement due for review by 5:00 PM. This deadline is only applicable to continuing field students, who started their field placement prior to Fall 2020. 

Please Note: Students starting field in Fall 2020 under Pathways will be using our new Educational Agreement, which will have a different deadline schedule that will be communicated via Canvas.

October 13, 2020 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm

What's the program really like? Where is your field placement? What do social work students do for fun? Join an MSW student as well as other prospective MSW students for a live webchat about the School of Social Work.  Our MSW students are excited to answer any questions that you have and share their feedback about the program. 

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October 14, 2020 - 12:00pm

This session will focus on how current circumstances of the COVID pandemic are serving to expose and heighten enduring concerns about gaps in child welfare services. Panelists will speak about the ways child welfare systems have been impacted by the pandemic—and how they have responded during a time of unprecedented fear and need. Additionally, panelists will share their perspectives on the immediate and long-term implications for child welfare services.

Moderators

Todd I. Herrenkoh

Shawna J. Lee

Panelists

Lisa Merkel-Holguin

Michelle Johnson-Motoyama

Christina M. Rodriguez

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October 14, 2020 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Stop in at this online fair to chat with admissions counselors about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Online Program, Residential Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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October 15, 2020 - 12:00pm

With our power, resources, and knowledge - what can we do to make sure everyone’s voice is heard when practicing the right to vote? How can we become more empowered and informed about voting, and actively join the fight against voter suppression?  This session will focus on both School of Social Work and university-wide voter engagement initiatives such as Get Out The Vote (GOTV) efforts, and include student discussion on how we can become more engaged in the upcoming election. Clinical Assistant Professor and candidate for Washtenaw County Commissioner Justin Hodge will share his work on promoting voting.  Ginsberg Center Lead of Democratic Engagement Erin Byrnes will discuss her work with the U-M Big Ten Voting Challenge and how students can get more involved in the upcoming election. Sumaiya Ahmed Sheikh, the Michigan State Coordinator of the Campus Vote Project will also be joining us. This session counts for field credit. Please document your attendance and contact your field faculty supervisor for information.

Attending this session counts for field credit. Please document your attendance and contact your field faculty supervisor for information.

October 15, 2020 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm

An admissions counselor will join this virtual fair to connect with students from Spelman, Morehouse, and Clark Atlanta University to share information about U-M's Online MSW Program, Residential MSW Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

October 15, 2020 - 5:00pm

October 16, 2020 - 9:00am to 4:00pm

Please note this course was originally offered as an in-person workshop but has been changed to a webinar due to COVID-19.

African American women have been identified as experiencing stress as individuals with intersections of non-dominant groups. The workshop will focus on identifying the triple oppression that is experienced and mythical labels created, resilience strategies and ethical considerations. Using the lens of Afrocentrism, we will explore the idea of the "wonder woman," the potential and future of Black women in the United States.

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

October 16, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

In this coffee hour, a Student Meetup will be hosted. Come and stop by to meet your peers at the school. This event opens to everyone!

How are y'all doing in the program? What are the difficulties you have experienced? What are the strategies you can use for the rest of the semester?

or If you want to know how to decrease workload by having a conversation with an academic advisor? / What is the course exemption policy? / What is the extension term policy and how to apply for it?

Please feel free to come and stop by, it's good for you to get some new ideas and solutions from your peers. If you have any questions, please feel free to submit your questions in the RSVP form.

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October 16, 2020 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Stop in at this online fair to chat with admissions counselors about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Online Program, Residential Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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October 18, 2020 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Please join us this Sunday for a watch party of the documentary Crip Camp. Every social worker needs to watch this film! Check your email for a link from Mary Eldredge (hedgem@umich.edu) for more details.

New to watch parties? Here is where you can find out how to install the Teleparty app for free: https://www.netflixparty.com/

There will be a follow up discussion on Tuesday, October 20 at 12 PM.

October 19, 2020 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Showing Up For Racial Justice (SURJ) is hosting a relational organizing workshop presented by Progressive Pipeline at the SSW. The purpose of this event is to learn how to talk to our communities about the importance of voting in this year's election! We opted for the longer format of the workshop to include breakout rooms for practicing these vulnerable conversations. We are excited about bringing this educational opportunity to the SSW. Remember - voting is social work!

As a local chapter of the national network of SURJ groups, we organize white folx for racial justice. We recognize that many of the recipients of this email are Black, indigenous, or people of color, and we hope to offer useful information for people of all racial identities. We welcome feedback from community members at any time.

Below is an event description provided by Progressive Pipeline for anyone looking for further information about the workshop or the organization:

Get Everyone To The Polls

November's once-in-a-lifetime election will come down to turnout. In the time of COVID-19, the best messengers are friends voters already know and trust. Studies show that relational organizing is the most effective tool to drive voters to the polls - and we want to give you the tools to put it into practice.

Join Progressive Pipeline - a non-profit that's recruiting, training, and deploying the next generation of progressive leaders - for an interactive online organizing workshop, led by the star alumni of our fellowship program. We'll introduce you to Prof. Marshall Ganz's organizing practice and prepare you with the organizing tactics you need to get your friends, family, and neighbors to the polls.

Everything is on the line this fall. We'll show you how to do your part to make sure everyone's voice is heard.

October 20, 2020 - 12:00pm

Join us for our Crip Camp discussion after our Crip Camp Watch Party, even if you watched the film at a different time. Check your email for a link from Mary Eldredge (hedgem@umich.edu) for more details.

October 20, 2020 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Student organizers will be holding a student-centered virtual Town Hall on Zoom in conjunction with Student Union, who will be acting as moderators, and with members of the administration in attendance to be present to answer questions.

We recognize that not everyone will be able to make this time, and truly wish that there was a time when everyone in the community would be able to attend. Our hope is that folks who want to will be able to come for at least some of the event.

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October 21, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

What's the program really like? Where is your field placement? What do social work students do for fun? Join an MSW student as well as other prospective MSW students for a live webchat about the School of Social Work.  Our MSW students are excited to answer any questions that you have and share their feedback about the program. 

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October 21, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Panel #1: Wednesday, 10/21 & Panel #2: Tuesday, 11/10 both 12-1:30 PM EST.

To give folks interested in pursuing higher education social work a chance to have conversation with and ask questions of a diverse group of folks who have established social work careers in higher education settings across the country.

Conversation will be facilitated by the U-M Social Workers in Higher Education Affinity Group's Central Organizing Committee member and Field Faculty + LEO Lec III, Rachel Naasko.

If you would like to participate as a panelist, please fill out this form.

If you would like to attend this event as a guest, please RSVP here.

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October 22, 2020 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

This online session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW program. Topics covered will include: Online Program, Residential Program, Curriculum Options, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.

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October 23, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

This course is the fourth session in a webinar series - The Nuts and Bolts of Evaluation for Community Organizations. Each session focuses on a practical aspect of conducting evaluation in community-based organizations. This session will focus on designing and implementing surveys, a data collection method used frequently by many organizations.

Approval for the CE contact hours offered in this event is pending.

Speakers

Kate Helegda, MSW

Kathryn Colasanti, MS

Agenda

12:00 - 12:15pm | Getting Started with Surveys

12:15 - 12:30pm | Identifying your Survey Sample and Format

12:30 - 12:45pm | Developing Survey Questions

12:45 - 1:00pm | Revising and Testing your Survey

Learning Objective

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of surveys.

Identify the survey population and appropriate sample.

List common mistakes in survey questions.

Describe how to test and revise a survey.

CE Approval Statement

The University of Michigan School of Social Work, provider #1212, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The University of Michigan School of Social Work maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 5/15/2020-5/15/2023. Social workers participating in this course will receive 1 synchronous online continuing education contact hours.

Presentation Slides

October 23, 2020 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

An admissions representative will speak to Central Michigan Social Work students at Central Michigan University about MSW and PhD. options at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. 

October 24, 2020 - 12:00pm

We are excited to invite you all to join us for the 4th annual Building Power Against White Supremacy Conference! Building Power is a Black-led conference based around countering white supremacy through community organizing, direct action, and in everyday life. This year's focus is Beyond Voting. While it speaks to a crucial election year where our votes are an explicit argument against white supremacy, anti-blackness, and the survival of the most marginalized people not only in the United States, but also globally, we know that voting is not the only tool we wield for our survival. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to BuildingPowerSteering@umich.edu. We look forward to spending this day with you all!

In support of MSW students attending Building Power Against White Supremacy, the Office of Field Education is approving the time to count toward field hours for the Fall 2020 term.

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October 26, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Note: This course is available for free to U-M SSW alumni as part of our Alumni Webinar Series, which features invited alumni speakers. Please know that non-alumni participants are welcome to register as well!

Join us to learn about the field of corrections social work, explore what brought about the need for corrections social work, and the importance of quality mental health care within the prison system. Participants will learn about the impact that incarceration has on the individual and the family. We will also examine different programs available within Corrections Mental Health. We will close with a segment on progress that has been made in this field and where the field is headed.

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

October 28, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

This webinar will present research on how foster families, including parents and children, are faring during COVID-19. Given the challenges involving child welfare workers accessing foster families during the pandemic, the current research relied on social media data from Reddit to better understand the most pressing concerns of foster families discuss on online forums during COVID-19. The research will shed light on areas child welfare workers, programs, and policies can intervene to ally some of the challenges foster families experience during this time.

This beginner level webinar is approved for one synchronous online continuing education contact hour.

Speakers

Joyce Lee, MSW, MS, LCSW

Olivia Chang, BA Candidate

Agenda

12:00 - 12:30pm | Comparing discussion topics most commonly mentioned before and after COVID-19 amongst foster families

12:30 - 1:00pm | Implications for social work practice in serving foster families during and after COVID-19

Learning Objectives

Describe the topics most commonly discussed amongst foster parents on Reddit. 

Examine specific contexts in which the topics occurred both for foster parents and children.  

Identify trends in the topics before and after COVID-19 occurred.

CE Approval Statement

The University of Michigan School of Social Work, provider #1212, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. The University of Michigan School of Social Work maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 5/15/2020-5/15/2023. Social workers participating in this course will receive 1 synchronous online continuing education contact hour.

Please see the CE Policies page for more information about continuing education. 

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October 29, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

In this coffee hour, Ed-Dee Williams, who is a current Ph.D. student at the School of Social Work, will join us and lead a discussion on Black Lives Matter. 

For International Students, context related to U.S. policies and social justice initiatives is difficult to get involved. This time Ed-Dee will give us a brief presentation of what is the Black Lives Matter(BLM) and its impact and future perspectives.

If you have any related topics want to disccuss with Ed-Dee, please feel free to submit your questions in the RSVP form.

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October 29, 2020 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

Join us to build community collaboration and continue the conversation about anti-racist practice and actions. A Zoom link will be sent out to those who RSVP.

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October 29, 2020 - 5:00pm

This is only applicable to students in the listed categories who are already in field in Fall 2020, and who are scheduled for/intend to complete a global or a national field placement in Spring/Summer 2021: 

 Global Activities Scholars (scheduled to complete a global field placement in Spring/Summer 2021)

National Community Scholars (scheduled to complete a national field placement in Spring/Summer 2021)

Jewish Communal Leadership Program (only those who are already in field in Fall 2020 and intend to complete a national field placement in Spring/Summer 2021)

16-month students (only those who are already in field in Fall 2020 and intend to complete a national field placement in Spring/Summer 2021)

October 29, 2020 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

What's the program really like? Where is your field placement? What do social work students do for fun? Join an MSW student as well as other prospective MSW students for a live webchat about the School of Social Work.  Our MSW students are excited to answer any questions that you have and share their feedback about the program. 

Click here to RSVP »