Note from the CASC staff:
Hi Everyone,
Congrats to all of the CASC seniors who will be graduating this Friday! We are proud of all you have accomplished during your undergraduate career and we wish you the best as you transition into the next phase of your life.
Feel free to stop by drop in advising hours Thursdays 1-4PM.
During the summer, CASC will not hold drop in hours, but will be available via scheduled appointment.
Have a great summer everyone!
Best,
Katie, Alice, Joe, and Bri
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Peer Facilitators for CASC "DECLARE" Retreat
CASC is looking for facilitators for the DECLARE Retreat" We are seeking 2-3 undergraduate students to work as facilitators and social justice mentors during the 2016 winter term. Students will be responsible for helping to plan, lead, and recruit for retreats focused on critical social identity reflection, community engagement, and self-development. Facilitators will be eligible for a stipend. If you are interested, please
read the full job description and apply
, or contact
Alice
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CASC COURSES
Fall 2016 Course Guide
The fall 2016 CASC course guide is now live! Remember to check the course guide each week because there are still classes being added.
SW 300, Section 1/DECLARE Retreat
Join us for the fifth DECLARE retreat. This is a great opportunity for students to dive deeply into thinking about social identities, social justice work, and how to work to implement change. Participants can now receive 1 credit toward the diversity or additional cluster of the CASC minor. Learn more and apply today!
SW 300, Section 2/SOE 311
"Home, School & Community: Realities, Interventions and Policies for Young Children in Poverty" takes an ecological perspective on the experiences of young children in poverty (ages 0-8) in the U.S. and examines the educational, social, and economic services and policies meant to support them and their families.Through readings, classroom lectures and activities, and assignments focused on local agencies, students will learn about the lived experience of the children, the systems and interventions available to them, and how the gaps in programs contribute to inequalities and disparities in opportunities. We will offer career models for undergraduates to learn about how to get involved in making a difference for low income children and their families. This course can be substituted for the Context cluster of CASC.
SW 305
SW 305 is currently closed. You may complete
one of these forms
to add your name to the wait list.
This course is an undergraduate elective designed to familiarize students with the profession of social work and the MSW program. The particular social problems selected for discussion is dependent on the faculty and student interest. There will be a brief overview of the social context for the kinds of roles, interventions, and fields of service that the profession generally operates from, before exploring in depth the professions response to each selected social problem. Themes include multicultural sensitivity to various diversity dimensions, empowerment, prevention, and value based intervention.
Register for this course by searching under Schools and Colleges, then Social Work, on Wolverine Access.
SW 400 is an elective for the context cluster of the CASC minor. You do not need permission to register for this course.
SW 401
SW 401 is the CASC Capstone course. It is only open to CASC seniors. You should take SW 305 prior to taking SW 401. You must petition for enrollment in SW 401 by completing one of these forms. Email [email protected] with any questions. Please note: Petitions will be issued on a first come, first served basis.
SW 513, Section 2
"Doing CASC: Issues, Skills, and Strategies" is a
special course exploring Community Action and Social Change in practice, including engaging with current issues and opportunities for community action work. It will involve advanced discussion of issues and skills needed in organizing and planning for community action and social change. Department permission is required.
This class can be used toward CASC requirements.
Some seniors may be eligible to take SW 513 in place of SW 305, and other students should consult with the CASC offie to determine which cluster they will use the course for. You can apply to enroll in the course here. Permissions will be sent in April.
SW 713
This youth empowerment course
examines strategies for engaging and empowering young people, with emphasis on approaches in racially segregated and economically disinvested areas. It considers core concepts of youth empowerment, models and methods of practice; age-appropriate and culturally-responsive approaches; and roles of young people and adult allies as change agents. This course can be substituted for the context
cluster.
Psych 307
Practicum in Child Development and Child Care gives students the opportunity for direct interaction
with young
children and their teachers through classroom placements in an early
childhood education and care setting with infants, toddlers, preschoolers.
Students are assigned to a specific classroom and group of children and
participate under the direct supervision of the classroom teachers and
directors of the University of Michigan Towsley Children's House. This course can be substituted for the action
cluster.
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AnnouncementS
Strategic Corporate Research Summer School
This annual course sponsored by the AFL-CIO and Cornell University is designed for students and others who want to help hold corporations accountable by working as researchers in unions and other social justice organizations.
Email the program coordinator with any inquiries.
Dialogue Facilitators Needed
5 volunteer facilitators for a youth dialogue session with the JIRAN project & Welcoming Michigan are needed to help facilitate a dialogue with a group of 6-8 youth on the topics of race, ethnicity, diversity, and inclusion. A 1-hour training session will be provided for new facilitators. All interested facilitators can
email CASC senior Hanan.
When: April 30, 12 - 2PM
Where: 2651 Saulino Ct., Dearborn
WACC Annual Conference
The Washtenaw Area Council for Children is hosting its annual conference, "Trauma, Toxic Stress, and Adverse Childhood Experiences: Why Should You Care?" Learn more about how a child who is exposed to violence, child abuse or neglect, or homelessness at an early age may develop behavioral and physical health problems later in life.
Register online today.
When: May 6, 9AM - 12:30PM
Where: WISD Teaching and Learning Center, 1819 S. Wagner Rd, Ann Arbor
Ginsberg Volunteer Opportunities
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scholarships and funding opportunities
Rosalie Ginsberg Scholarship
Two of the $3,000 Rosalie Ginsberg Scholarship for Community Service and Social Action
scholarships will be awarded this year to support U-M students holding junior or senior standing for fall '16, are enrolled full-time, demonstrate a commitment to community service or social action and demonstrate financial need.
Preference is given to students from Cuyahoga County, Ohio; thereafter to students from Ohio; and thereafter to any student. Inger and William Ginsberg established the Rosalie Ginsberg Scholarship Fund in honor of William's mother.
Scholarship candidates must demonstrate strong community service or social action involvement, as well as financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. Application deadline is May 13.
Shuyi Li Scholarship
Two of the $1,000 Shuyi Li Scholarship for Community Service and Civic Engagement will be awarded this year to support U-M students holding first or second year standing in fall '16, will be enrolled full-time, demonstrate commitment to community service or civic engagement, and who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. Scholarships are funded by a gift from Ginsberg alum Shuyi Li (LSA, '12). Application deadline is May 13.
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Jobs and Internships
Yahel Social Change Program
The Yahel Social Change Program is
seeking young, energetic college graduates for their 2016/17 cohort, beginning in October 2016. Live and work alongside members of the Ethiopian-Israeli and Arab-Israeli communities in Lod and Rishon LeZion. Learn about social change initiatives through meetings with grassroots activists, social entrepreneurs and community members.
Create and build your own vibrant community that learns and works together, forming the basis for individual and mutual growth. Learn more and apply before May 12.
Intern with State Representative Stephanie Chang
Stephanie Chang is seeking energetic spring and summer interns for her summer 2016 campaign.
Interns will work with a great campaign team and a young progressive candidate who has a strong grassroots campaign plan and will work tirelessly with and for the community, on the campaign trail and when serving in office. This is an unpaid internship, but college credit is possible. This is a great opportunity for those who are interested in community organizing or public service. Email [email protected] if interested.
WCPA Summer Assistant
The Washtenaw Camp Placement Association (WCPA) is seeking a part-time temporary Summer Assistant. The Summer Assistant, at the direction of the Execuive Director, interacts with campers and their families, facilitating communication between the camper's family, WCPA, and the camps. Learn more about the job responsibilities, payment, and how to apply.
Research Opportunity
Alice leads an Arab-Jewish dialogue research project and is looking for students who are interested in joining the team over the summer or in the fall. Students will learn qualitative research skills including coding, data analysis, interviewing, etc. Contact Alice at [email protected] for more information. Please note that this is an unpaid position, but students may be eligible for independent study credit.
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