A Rebus and Other Galurisms
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If you had a class with me, you might remember this rebus is “a pair of dimes” – in a global pandemic the new normal really is a paradigm shift. I’d add that “paradigm” is Greek, in my classes we “dye a log” and that “Xena-phobia” is not the irrational fear of a certain Warrior Princess. What, so what, now what?
The paradigm has shifted but self-care remains essential. Passengers on an airplane experiencing turbulence are told to put their own oxygen masks on first. After the curve flattens there will still be the need to CASC. Everywhere.
So even for the leaders and best, if you are the smartest person in the room – find another room. Breathe. Sleep. Eat. Connect to family and friends. Live into your values while social distancing.
Oddly, the CASC catch phrase I did coin, “So Cool, So Just” is not associated with me as much as the one I did not. Say it with me now as you read the end of this sentence: “CASC out.”
Joe
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For general updates and announcements on COVID-19 related information from the School of Social Work, please click on this link to access the
SSW COVID-19 Website
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Emergency Funding Resources
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In light of COVID-19, many students are seeking opportunities to identify emergency aid to support living expenses, moving and travel costs, and more. Recognizing that many of you are seeking support, we have created a donor based emergency fund to help offset costs. This funding offers financial supports to costs such as moving, food, and housing.
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In addition, we have received confirmation that emergency funding can be requested from your respective school/ or college. We also strongly encourage you to identify emergency funding from your major degree school/college in addition to the
Dean of Students Emergency Aid webpage.
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Resources, Mutual Aid, and Volunteer Links
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The School of Social Work Office of Student Services (OSS) and Community Action and Social Change Undergraduate Minor (CASC) office have identified resources to share during the COVID-19 pandemic and compiled them in this document.
This is not an SSW official document as SSW does not consistently check and verify all resources.
If you would like to add a resource on this list,
please share the resources here
. Our offices will work on updating the list in a timely manner, and we recommend that you contact the individual resource origin to find more information.
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At this time, all undergraduate courses will transition to an alternative grading policy in which faculty enter traditional letter grades, but students receive either "Pass," or "No Record Covid" on their permanent transcripts. Students who receive a "Pass," or "P," will receive the full course credit. The grade cut-off for a "P" will be the same as the traditional grade minimum for students to receive course credit, which is a C-. This new policy also applies to undergraduates enrolled in graduate courses, but would not apply to classes graded before March 10. Refer to the Office of the Registrar
COVID 19 FAQ
, and email your instructor for more details.
- SW 401: For graduating seniors enrolled in SW 401 with concerns about their final grade, please contact your course instructor for more details and additional information will be provided soon.
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Students are permitted to withdraw from enrolled courses at the latest, April 21st.
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The Spring/Summer 20 and Fall 20 course guide is now live on the CASC website. Please note that per university standard, all Spring and Summer classes will be remote. In light of this recent news, spring/summer course offerings may change in the coming weeks. We at CASC will provide up to date information as we are notified.
- SW 305 Spring Half Term If you would like to enroll in the SW 305 course in the Spring Half term, it will be available for open enrollment and offered as an online course, in accordance with university policy.
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Advising and Office Hours
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The School of Social Work is officially closed to the public. Given the circumstances, we will remain available by email, phone, or virtually. In order to schedule an advising appointment, go to the
LSA advisor portal
to set up a phone or virtual meeting, and we will contact you during your appointment time. Additionally, in-person drop-in hours, Wednesdays 1-4, are canceled for the remainder of the term. We will continue to monitor the
cascminor@umich.edu
email account to address advising questions, or other concerns.
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COVID-19: Stigma, Physical Distancing, and Solidarity
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April 23, 2020
3 - 4 PM EDT
This week we will have several special guests from Detroit at our conversation on I
dentity and Vulnerabilities
in the time of COVID-19.
Guests will contribute their perspective from Detroit, an epicenter of the pandemic and will join us in a conversation on how multiple personal identities make us more or less vulnerable to the virus and to its associated stigma and inequities.
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Community Action and Social Change Undergraduate Minor
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