Showing events starting from January 1, 2016 up to January 31, 2016
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MSW Prospective Student Information Session
January 5, 2016 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW programs. Topics covered will include: Curriculum Options, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.
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Classes and Field Instruction begin and Registration for NCFD students
January 6, 2016
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Adventure/Experiential-Based Therapy
January 6, 2016 (all day)
This class will focus on the use of adventure-based activities in therapy with individuals, groups and families. Students will be introduced to adventure through readings, discussions, guest speakers and experiences. This one credit mini-course is designed to provide the student with a theoretical, philosophical and experiential understanding of adventure and experiential learning and its application to therapy. Course content includes the theoretical and philosophical foundations of adventure based practice, a discourse on the safe and appropriate use of adventure activities with different client groups, a demonstration on facilitating adventure activities, and use of adventure activities in assessment and intervention.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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Job Talk - Why the Gloom? A Research and Practice Agenda for Improving Social Work Management
January 7, 2016 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
“Why the Gloom? A Research and Practice Agenda for Improving Social Work Management” will be given by Dr. Richard Hoefer (Roy E. Dulak Professor for Community Practice Research, University of Texas at Arlington).
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Leadership in Community Benefit Organizations Winter Kickoff!
January 12, 2016 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Join us for a welcome-back-to-school open house. This will be a chance to meet with your fellow classmates and learn about our Winter 2016 events.
Food will be provided
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Foundation Field Seminar (SW531) Starts
January 12, 2016 (all day)
Foundation Field Seminar starts for all students enrolled.
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2016 Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference
January 14, 2016 to January 17, 2016
Admissions representatives and current doctoral students will exhibit at the Society for Social Work Research Annual Conference in Washington, DC to share information about U-M's MSW and PhD programs.
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Alberto Trejos Talk - Why Is Development So Elusive to Latin American Countries? Should Development Mean Something Different in Latin America than in the Rest of the World?
January 14, 2016 - 4:00pm
The purpose of this talk is to consider not only the challenges -- economic, political, social, and even environmental -- in the path ahead for Latin America and its member nations, but also to ponder on the reasons for its resilience in pursuing some very idiosyncratic policies. Does development await any nations in the region any time soon? Should the term “development” mean different things in the region and elsewhere? What may be the key “gordian knots” that we must unite if we want to see a prosperous, egalitarian, democratic, and sustainable Latin America?
Alberto Trejos is professor and Dean at INCAE (Central American Institute of Business Administration) Business School.
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U-M School of Social Work Reception at the SSWR Annual Conference
January 15, 2016 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The School of Social Work hosts its annual reception in conjunction with the Society for Social Work & Research Annual Conference. U-M SSW faculty, doctoral students, and alumni are invited to attend this special reception.
Clyde's of Gallery Place is located approximately 1500 feet from the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel (the 2016 location of the SSWR Annual Conference).
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Women in Leadership
January 16, 2016 (all day)
Evidence suggests that women face unique leadership challenges. Marginalization based on gender, family and work priorities, and societal expectations create a system that hinders the maximization of leadership potential. In addition, women bring diverse capabilities and hold unique characteristics in the work world today. Community benefit organizations must leverage this diversity of leadership to improve decision making, tap into diverse points of view, and inspire social change.
This course will examine the social, structural and personal dynamics that differentially impact women and men as leaders. It will prepare all students 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.Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.