Showing events starting from February 1, 2017 up to February 28, 2017
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Community Conversation on the Recent Immigration Policy Changes
February 9, 2017 - 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM ET
Join this community conversation on the recent immigration policy changes. All members of the SSW community are welcome. Information on U-M resources will be available. Lunch will be provided.
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Community Wise! An Art Exhibition and Fish Bowl Conversation
February 9, 2017 - 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET
Join the SSW Faculty Allies for Diversity Committee for a celebration of Community Wise, an intervention designed to reduce substance use for those with histories of incarceration. Community Wise employs Paulo Freire's critical consciousness theory; inspired by pictographs Freire used to engage his research participants.
Grounded in Community-Based Participatory Research, Community Wise has commissioned six paintings by artist Christopher A. Burkle. Publicly exhibited for the first time in the Midwest, these paintings will stimulate a discussion on how we can all develop anti-oppressive thinking and action. Presenters include:
Rogério M. Pinto, Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Michigan
Liliane Windsor, Assistant Professor of Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Warren Thompson, Program Director, Urban Renewal Community Corrections
Eric Anderson, Newark Community Collaborative Board Member
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Financial Social Work: Promoting Household Financial Security
February 10, 2017 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
The overall goal is for participants to increase their personal financial literacy. Training will help social workers understand how to 1) understand and assess household financial security; 2) identify services and resources to boost financial security; and 3) intervene by offering limited financial counseling and/or making appropriate referrals. Participants will also gain awareness of financial social work as an emerging field of practice, which includes interpersonal, community, and policy practice interventions for promoting household financial security and resources for seeking more in-depth training and professional credentialing.
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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Women in Leadership
February 11, 2017 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
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.
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Social Work Services That Make a Difference: Meaningful Supports for Transgender Youth and Their Families
February 11, 2017 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET
This course will offer a working definition of terms, including : Transgender, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Intersex, Gender Nonconforming, Non Binary, Intersex, Gender Transition, and Ally. Language and terminology will be examined with emphasis on using affirming language and avoiding offensive terminology. ...
Registration for this course is closed. Visit the CE Course Catalog for more offerings.
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Licensure Workshop for Social Work Professionals
February 13, 2017 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
Curious about signing up and taking the Licensure Exam for Social Workers?
Bring your lunch and come learn from Michelle Woods, Director of Career Services, about the licensure exam for Social Work professionals.
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CASC Destress Valentine's Event
February 13, 2017 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET
As part of our Winter Destress Series, all CASC students are welcome to come make valentines and decorate cookies with the CASC community!
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The Art of Journaling
February 14, 2017 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
Learn how to use a journal as a tool for stress management and self-exploration, as well as a place to reflect on experiences, reinforcing key lessons learned. A journal is not a mere log of activities—it is a place to think through ideas that are initially unclear, but later become apparent. Learn and practice the art of journaling.
Presenter: Lynn Wooten, associate dean of undergraduate programs and clinical associate professor of strategy, management, and organizations, Ross School of Business
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Deadline: International Institute Individual Fellowships
February 15, 2017 ET
Deadline for Global students to apply to the International Institute Individual Fellowships.
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2nd Year Continuing Students: Field Placement Application Due
February 15, 2017 - 5:00 PM ET
Students planning to stay at the same placement must still fill out this form to verify their plan with the Office of Field Instruction.