Showing events starting from February 1, 2018 up to February 28, 2018

February 9, 2018 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET

In this mini-course we will examine the role of discipline and punishment in childrearing, address research on the effectiveness of wide range of parental disciplinary approaches, and examine evidence-based parenting interventions, and their recommendations and approaches to child discipline. The course content will be embedded within a child development framework that considers the child's age and development stage, in conjunction with family- and community-level factors. We will discuss how cultural norms and beliefs may influence parents' discipline choices and how social workers can best dialogue with parents help them achieve their parenting aims. This mini-course will address micro- and macro- social work issues.

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

February 9, 2018 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET

In this mini-course we will examine the role of discipline and punishment in childrearing, address research on the effectiveness of wide range of parental disciplinary approaches, and examine evidence-based parenting interventions, and their recommendations and approaches to child discipline. The course content will be embedded within a child development framework that considers the child's age and development stage, in conjunction with family- and community-level factors. We will discuss how cultural norms and beliefs may influence parents' discipline choices and how social workers can best dialogue with parents help them achieve their parenting aims. This mini-course will address micro- and macro- social work issues.

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

February 9, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET

This event will feature a presentation titled, "How hitting children hurts black families and communities" by Stacey Patton, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Global Journalism & Communication, Morgan State University.

Free CEUs are available.

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February 9, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET

The following event will feature voices from the CASC Minor alumni community. Speakers will share their experience applying community action and social change concepts and frameworks as postgraduates exploring diverse fields of practice, graduate education, and other exciting opportunities and experiences. **Lunch Provided**

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February 10, 2018 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET

This mini-course focuses on the real community and personal impact of a public policy with sweeping national controversy, many deaths, and significant questions about social justice, racial discrimination, and even intent in the constitution. Because it is a mini-course, rather than a full course, this course will concentrate on one aspect of immigration policy? undocumented immigrants and the public policy strategy of enforcement for undocumented immigrants at the border and in the interior of the country. Along with discussion of the policies and practices of enforcement, we will bring local enforcement activities to the table and examine their impact on people, families, and Michigan communities. The discussion will have a global, national, state, and a local component. Students in this course will acquire the skills to critically analyze this aspect of immigration policy and its controversies. and about community and organization responses and activism.

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

February 12, 2018 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

Michelle Woods, Director of Career Service and Madalyn  DeJonge, Educational Services Lead for Seelio, will discuss tips for updating and adding work and learning experiences to an eportfolio utilizing the Seelio online platform. All of the sessions will be working sessions so bring your laptops. 

Food will be served.  If you have specific dietary restrictions, please list them in the accomodations box. 

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February 13, 2018 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET

Interested in learning more about the Community Action and Social Change minor? Come to this info session to learn more about the CASC community, what CASC is and what it can offer you in your undergraduate program, the types of courses you'll take, and the available opportunities for CASC students after graduation! 

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February 13, 2018 - 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM ET

A consistent mantra has been that “nonprofits should operate more like businesses” if they wish to survive in today’s economy. While nonprofit leaders have to make many of the same day-to-day decisions as their for-profit counterparts, there are critical differences distinguishing these two sectors.

At the same time, new hybrid models of social enterprise and earned revenue have blurred the line that separates these two sectors. Is it time for nonprofits to re-examine how they operate? How much can nonprofits learn from the private sector, and is this the key to their survival?

Join us for a lively discussion with panelists representing opinions from across the spectrum on this highly debatable topic. Confirmed panelists include:

Barb Hiltz, U-M School of Social Work

Yodit Mesfin-Johnson, NEW Center

Ned Staebler, Tech Town & Wayne State University

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