Dear students,
We’re thinking of you and hoping that you are all safe and healthy.
I’m writing this reflecting on what should be a month of celebrations including graduation, end of year ceremonies, and of course, our CASC 10th year celebration. This year’s graduation ceremony would have been in honor of our 10th year of CASC graduates in the minor. While we are unable to host the 10 year celebration this semester and plan to host a program in the fall, we did not want this special moment to pass in light of the many changes we are facing as a global community.
From the beginning, CASC was designed to be a place for students to find a space where they could dialogue, engage, share knowledge, and act on social change issues. Over the years, CASC continues to evolve as a space for students to find community, gain inspiration and purpose, as well as find support in their work to create change. As staff, we too have been inspired by your ideas and efforts. We have learned from you and with you - and CASC is better as a result. CASC continues to evolve and holds important value on campus because of your incredible contributions as students. We are grateful to be in community with you in the minor.
As you reflect on this final month of the semester, we hope that you take time to think about not only what CASC may have given you- but also what you have contributed to it. We hope that you’ll continue to see CASC as a community for you to learn with and from- to get and give. If the current situation teaches us anything it’s that our strength grows from our collective engagement. The more we see ourselves as part of the whole and as we move “toward humanity” (quoting Tawana Petty), the stronger we all will be.
We will celebrate virtually now and in person in the fall. But, until then- thank you for 10 incredible years. Each of you has contributed to what CASC is and has become. We can’t wait to see what the next 10 years will bring but if it’s anything like the first we know it will be full of new ideas, exciting possibilities, reflective critique, and amazing, curious, and caring individuals who want to challenge injustice and work for change across communities.
Until we can celebrate in person- here’s to you all for making CASC what it is.
And, as Joe Galura often says, “CASC out!”
Katie
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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 16, 2020
3 - 4 :30 PM EDT
This week we will have special guest at our conversation on stigma in the time of COVID-19: Charles Sanky, MD Candidate from Icahn School of Medicine, Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York City.
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Community Action and Social Change Undergraduate Minor
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