Event Title
The Social Work Meaningful Graduate Relations Center
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Social Work
Mentor Information
Jamie Langlois
Department
School of Social Work
Location
Kirkhof Center KC57
Start Date
10-4-2013 10:00 AM
End Date
10-4-2013 11:00 AM
Keywords
Information, Innovation, and Technology
Abstract
The Grand Valley State University School of Social Work (SSW) does an excellent job preparing students to become competent bachelor and master level professionals. However the support from the School of Social Work does not need to end at graduation; the Grand Valley School of Social Work along with alumni relations can provide graduates with many resources to succeed in their professional careers. The purpose of this study is to identify the needs of social work graduates and to identify how the Grand Valley School of Social Work can help meet those needs. Rachel Schafer, student along with Jamie Langlois, associate professor plan to facilitate five faculty focus groups and one alumni focus group. A survey will also be sent out to 2,000+ limited license social workers in the State of Michigan. To meet the alumni needs a proposal has been made to form a Social Work Meaningful Graduate Relations Center on Grand Valley State University's PEW campus.
The Social Work Meaningful Graduate Relations Center
Kirkhof Center KC57
The Grand Valley State University School of Social Work (SSW) does an excellent job preparing students to become competent bachelor and master level professionals. However the support from the School of Social Work does not need to end at graduation; the Grand Valley School of Social Work along with alumni relations can provide graduates with many resources to succeed in their professional careers. The purpose of this study is to identify the needs of social work graduates and to identify how the Grand Valley School of Social Work can help meet those needs. Rachel Schafer, student along with Jamie Langlois, associate professor plan to facilitate five faculty focus groups and one alumni focus group. A survey will also be sent out to 2,000+ limited license social workers in the State of Michigan. To meet the alumni needs a proposal has been made to form a Social Work Meaningful Graduate Relations Center on Grand Valley State University's PEW campus.