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A Note from the
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Greetings CASC'ers,
CASC wants to send a big THANK YOU to everyone who donated toward the Social Justice internship fund on Giving Blueday. We appreciate all of the support toward our cause and your donations will me an impact toward the student experience for our minors.
Start planning your Winter 2018 CASC
course load in time for backpacking/registration. Visit the CASC
online course guide for a full list of available courses in the minor. For a listing of SW CASC
course
offerings, review the list of
offerings below, and visit the
School of Social Work course catalog for more details.
Below are a list of available resources and information for advising support within the minor as well as preferred admissions. If you have any questions, email
[email protected]
Academic Advising
Seeking support to finalize your course planning, petitions, senior audits, or other advisory items? Stop by for drop in hours with CASC Academic Adviser and faculty member
Wednesday's from 1 - 4PM, SSWB Room 3831. You can also sign up for an advising appointment on the
CASC Minor website
Preferred Admissions
All CASC students are eligible for the Preferred Admission program in the Masters of Social Work program at UM. To learn more, read below or contact the Office of Student Services at (734) 936-0961 to schedule a phone or in-person appointment.
Save the date: CASC Destress and Enroll Gathering: December 7th, 5:30 - 7:00PM
In support,
CASC Staff
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CASC Minor Advising
Drop In Hours: Wednesdays, 1-4PM in SSWB 3831
If you need advising, please schedule an appointment by clicking below.
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CAS
C Winter 2018 Classes
Start planning your Winter 2018 CASC course load in time for backpacking/registration. Check out the School of Social Work
course catalog for more details about Winter 2018 offerings.
Course Substitution Request: If you do not see a
course listed that you think should count for your CASC minor, please email the syllabus and a short paragraph about which cluster you think it should count for and why to [email protected].
Senior Audit
Please fill out your
senior audit
as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please schedule an appointment or visit drop-in to speak with CASC Academic Advisor Joe Galura.
Course Enrollment Petitions:
Students must submit a petition found on the CASC website to enroll in SW 300, 305 (section 1 & 2), and SW 401.
If there are any questions or concerns, please email
[email protected]
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CASC-MSW Preferred Admissions Program
Students pursuing a Community Action and Social Change (CASC) minor may apply to the Office of Student Services in the School of Social Work for the Preferred Admission Program leading to a Master of Social Work (MSW). This means you are able to apply to the school as both as junior and senior. Additionally, students will mark a "CASC Preferred Admissions" box on their application that will be taken into account in the decision making process. For admission criteria and more information visit the preferred admissions
website.
CASC Course Offerings
SW 300,
Understanding Community Action and Social Change: A Social Justice Retreat
This course examines community-based action through a social justice education framework. Students engage in structured discussion and dialogue on topics such as social identity, multilevel social change, leadership development, self-care, and social action as components of community practice. The course is composed of four phases of learning including (1) social identity reflection, (2) understanding social inequity, (3) social work framework for community practice, and (4) leadership development and action planning.
- Sec 001: February 10th - 11th, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
SW 305: Theories and Practices for Community Action and Social Change
This foundations course for the Community Action and Social Change Minor is designed to prepare students to be informed and active participants in the process of community building and social change. The course uses a multidisciplinary framework to develop competencies that will help students envision what community action and social change look like, identify and implement steps towards social change, build on positive sources of power, indigenous knowledge and experiences of individuals, groups, and communities who are engaged in social change efforts.
Registration: Declared
CASC minor students can independently enroll in the SW 305 course, and do not need a permission to enroll. If you are not a declared CASC minor student, complete a
CASC Course Petition Form
indicating your preferred section. Completing this form is the only way to receive an override for the semester. Permissions will be given to students in order of class standing. Y
ou must complete a course permission no later than December 9th If you have any questions,
contact Amber
. You will be notified by December 10th if you are granted permission into the course.
- Section 001: Tu/Th 9:30AM - 11:00AM
- Section 002: Tu/Th 12:30PM - 2:00PM
- Section 003: Fri 9:00AM-12:00PM
SW 400: Social Work and Social Problems Today
This course is considered an advanced, undergraduate elective which is designed to familiarize students with the profession of social work and also to recruit undergraduate students into the school's MSW program. The particular social problems selected for discussion will change from year to year depending on faculty and student interest and the contemporary context.
- Section 001: Tu/Th 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
SW 401: Community Action and Social Change Integrative Capstone Experience
This one credit course is the capstone course for the undergraduate minor in Community Action and Social Change. The course is designed as to help students integrate their learning from the different component areas of the minor and to develop an e-portfolio that captures the core learning, Students will meet in small groups to engage in generative interviewing to facilitate the development of philosophy statements and artifacts. Students will use the M e-portfolio software to input their philosophy statement and artifacts. Students will present their e-portfolios in a showcase at the end of the semester.
Registration: CASC minor students must receive a permission in order to enroll. Please
complete a CASC Course Petition Form in order to receive an override to register. If you have any questions, contact Amber.
- Section 001: Tu 5:00PM - 8:00PM
- Section 002: Wed 5:00PM - 8:00PM
- Section 003: Thu 5:00PM - 8:00PM
- Section 004: Fri 10:00AM - 1:00PM
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CASC News
Give CASC Feedback
We would love to hear from you about your CASC experience. Please fill out this form to give your input.
SSW Room Reservations
Did you know CASC students can reserve space in the SSW building for CASC course projects, org meetings or events?
Learn how to reserve a space.
CASC Student Board Applications
Interested in getting more involved with CASC? The CASC Student Board serves this amazing community by hosting events, recruiting students for the minor, engaging in research, and more. They are currently seeking new members, especially students with current first, second and third year standing. They strive to be
an inclusive space, welcoming to all identities, and do hope that you will help the CASC community grow.
CASC Destress & Enrollment
Come to relax, enjoy some hot chocolate, practice self care, color, and get advice about different CASC courses and scheduling before you register for fall!
CASC Staff and Student Board will be present to help answer advising and course recommendation questions. Make sure to invite friends! RSVP.
When: Thursday, December 7, 5:30-7PM
Where: 1840 ECC SWWB
This is your opportunity to tell your story about your CASC work that will eventually be shared with the greater CASC community. You can discuss why you joined CASC, how you CASC, your passions, your background, and beyond. Email [email protected] with questions. We're looking forward to reading your story! To participate
fill out this form
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Opportunities for CASC students to apply for funding for their student organizations are now available! Deadlines for this academic year are December 3, January 21, and March 11.
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Marching Forward: Fall 2017 Event Series
Marching Forward is an ongoing series of events in Fall 2017 that will bring the Civil Rights Movement to life, inspire critical reflection on social justice advocacy, and spark initiatives that catalyze
change.
Learn more
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Allyhood Development Training
The Spectrum Center's LGBTQ Allyhood Development Training Program seeks to support an individual or organization's process of development as it relates to LGBTQ inclusivity and advocacy. Register for the open sessions here.
When: Thursday, November 30, 10-4PM
Where: The Connector - West Quad
Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Informational
FLAS is providing their final information session! The fellowship provides tuition and stipend to undergraduate and graduate students studying designated foreign languages in combination with area studies or international aspects of professional studies.
When: Friday, December 1, 12PM
Where 355 Weiser Hall
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World AIDS Day 2017
This panel, composed of University of Michigan researchers from various schools and centers, will discuss what has worked in HIV/AIDS prevention and care in the last decade in the U.S. and beyond. Using their work as examples, the panelists will share their experience with research, advocacy, and bridging policy and practice. The panelists will also touch on the barriers to scaling up effective interventions and the role students, researchers, and educators can play in helping to end an epidemic.
When: Thursday, November 30, 6-7:30PM
Where: School of Public Health Room 1655
SSW Social Justice Series
The SSW invites you to the Fall Social Justice Series. This event surrounds meaningful dialogue about how we as social work professionals can continue to advocate for change in our communities. Faculty and community advocates will share their expertise.
When: Monday, December 6, 1-2PM
Where: B780
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Jobs and Internships
Semester in Detroit
SID is an immersive experience which helps students foster intentional, sustainable relationships with people, organizations and communities in Detroit thought participating in community-based internships, taking Detroit- based classes and living in the city.
Learn more and apply,
Center for Socially Engaged Design
Want credit for socially engaged designed fieldwork? C-SED knows students want to practice design with real stakeholders in real communities. Whether you're already working with a project team or you're seeking a new opportunity, C-SED now offers a course for you! Earn up to 3 credits this winter term as you prepare for a 4-6 week field experience in the summer. Learn more and apply.
International Institute Student Fellowships
The International Institute and its affiliated centers offer a number of awards for U-M Ann Arbor students, regardless of citizenship, who wish to participate in internships or conduct research outside the U.S. and its territories beginning on/after
May 1, 2018.
Applications open December 1. Learn more and apply.
Health Equity Summer Internship
Several Michigan hospitals and other health care organizations in the Detroit and Ann Arbor area have agreed to provide paid summer internships in health administration and policy to qualified undergraduate students who are interested in eliminating racial/ethnic health inequalities.
Learn more and apply
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UM Global Health Design Initiative
This program consists of a summer fieldwork experience in Michigan, Ethiopia, Ghana, or Kenya to inform a novel design project to be completed during Fall 2018. Participants will gain extensive design experience and exposure to health care practices in low-resource settings.
This opportunity is open to engineering and non-engineering students with senior standing by Fall 2018.
Apply now.
The priority deadline to apply is December 3, 2017. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis after the priority deadline.
Global Scholars Program
Want to be part of an International Community Without Leaving Campus? Are you interested in learning about different perspectives? Global Scholars program is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Learn more and apply.
Applications due December 8.
IGR Common Ground
IGR
CommonGround
is a part of The Program on Intergroup Relations. The program was developed for students across campus to learn about prejudice, stereotyping, power, privilege, and oppression through one-time workshops. The program is looking for both workshop facilitators and student coordinators. Priority deadline is December 15 but applications will be accepted until January 15. Learn more and apply.
Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) 2018
Calling all changemakers! Have a business idea that addresses social needs? Turn your ideas for a better world into reality! Join the YSE programme which seeks to inspire, equip and enable young changemakers around the world to develop their social enterprise ideas. Since the inception of the YSE programme in 2010, the SIF has nurtured close to 700 alumni representing 27 nationalities. Applications due December 10.
Learn more and apply.
M2Gate Program
The William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan is running M²GATE - a new program that pairs University of Michigan undergraduate students with their peers in North Africa to find entrepreneurial solutions to social challenges in the region.
Through the virtual exchange, U-M students at the Ann Arbor and Dearborn campuses will be teamed with fellow students in Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion; this is a non-credit program, and there is no cost to participate.
The application deadline is December 1, 2017
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Learn more and apply
Development Summer Internship Program
Thinking about what you will do with your summer? Want to be PAID and get course credit while gaining valuable professional development skills?
D-SIP provides you with a 12-week engaging summer work experience in fundraising and philanthropy, as well as academic coursework and valuable professional development experiences along with a cohort of other interns. Application deadline is January 7. Learn more and apply.
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Funding Opportunities
ONSF Info Session: The Beinecke Scholarship
Join us for an ONSF Info Session for The Beinecke Scholarship Program.
This scholarship seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue graduate study (master's and/or PhD) in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Learn more.
When: Thursday, December 7, 12PM
Where: 1330 Mason Hall
Sustainability Project Grants
The Student Sustainability Initiative Board advises the Graham Sustainability Institute on distribution of grants (up to $2,500) which are awarded to student groups seeking assistance for projects promoting environmental sustainability on campus.
Learn more and apply.
Fullbright U.S Student Program
Fullbright makes fellowships available to approximately 1,900 U.S. students annually to study, conduct research, teach English, or train in the creative arts in more than 140 countries worldwide. Faculty and staff advisors are invited to the information session to learn about the program. This brief presentation will detail the campus process and 2019-2020 application cycle.
RSVP by December 1.
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