Residency Reminder (Current Students)
Don’t forget! Our next residency is scheduled for December 11-14. Ensure you have saved the dates on your calendar, and be prepared for an engaging and enriching experience. A welcome packet with travel information and agenda are coming soon. 

Comprehensive Project Orientation (Current Students)
We will be holding a Comprehensive Project Orientation on Novemeber 8th at 12pm PST. All second year DSW candidates should plan to be there. Information about the project requirements and defense process will be provided. **Only second year DSW candidates can attend. 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://calbaptist-edu.zoom.us/j/83321063081?pwd=9c4cqqPGJA1XqauaHi1gbXMq4NThii.1&from=addon 

Meeting ID: 833 2106 3081

Passcode: 422545

Conferences, Presentation, &  Opportunities (Current Students and Alumni)

• Grand Challenges for Social Work Listserv 

Sign up to receive newsletters, updates, and grant info on the Grand Challenges. Sign up here https://grandchallengesforsocialwork.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=2e1f32e799eecfd040526b133&id=2af7dd6705 

• Anxiety and Depression Conference (April 3-5 in Las Vegas)
  This national conference is a fantastic opportunity to engage with leading experts. Abstracts for presentations are due by October 17, so submit soon if you'd like to showcase your research or practice insights. https://adaa.societyconference.com/v2/#card/submission 

• Christian Association for Psychological Studies Conference (March 20-22 in Denver)
  Interested in integrating psychology and faith? This is the conference for you! Abstracts for presentations are due by October 15. https://caps.net/2025-conference/ 

• 12th Annual Black Doctoral Networking Conference (October 17-19 in Los Angeles)
  A must-attend for those looking to connect with scholars, researchers, and leaders across disciplines. Join us in LA for this enriching experience! https://blackphdnetwork.org/conference 

GADE Award Nominations (Current Students)

On behalf of the Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education (GADE) Board of Directors Awards Committee, I am excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 GADE Awards that will be presented at the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Annual Program Meeting (APM) during the GADE/CSWE Doctoral Student Networking Breakfast in October. Award nominations are due by May 15, 2024. Please consider nominating a student and/or faculty member

The GADE Faculty Award for Educational Leadership in Doctoral Education is given to a current or former faculty member at a member institution who has made significant contributions to advancing doctoral education in the field of social work. Faculty distinguished by this award display a strong commitment to doctoral education and a demonstrated record of advancing doctoral education at the national or international level.

 The GADE Student Award for Teaching in Social Work is given to an individual doctoral student who has demonstrated outstanding qualities as a social work educator. The student’s record should evidence impact, creativity, and overall effectiveness as an instructor.

 The GADE Student Award for Leadership and Service is given to a social work doctoral student or group of students who, through ongoing or time-limited actions, activities, or project(s), have shown significant leadership in service to their school, university, and/or professional or academic associations.

 Please see gadesocialwork.org/awards for further information on these awards. Should you have questions, please reach out to me at any time. 

Assistant Professor of Social Work - CSU Bakersfield  (Graduating Students and Alumni)

Position Description: This position is tenure-track with academic year appointment, and it involves the on-going development and teaching of graduate-level MSW courses at the foundation and concentration levels. The use of creative, innovative teaching methods, including the use of technology, is expected. Service to the Department, School, University, and the larger community is required as well as the establishment of ongoing scholarly activity in a focused area of research. https://careers.cswe.org/job/assistantassociate-professor-of-social-work/72362046/ 

Assistant Professor of Psychology - Riverside City College  (Graduating Students and Alumni)

Riverside Community College District is pleased to announce the following employment opportunity.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, PSYCHOLOGY

Riverside City College

Application Deadline: 05/08/2024

This is a full-time, tenure-track, faculty position for the 2024-2025 academic year. Interested applicants must apply by the deadline (listed above) by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. Below is the URL link that will take you directly to the complete job posting and the on-line application site:

https://pa379.peopleadmin.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=61210

Dates to Remember (Current Students Only)

• Summer Semester Starts: May 6

• Second Year Student Oral Defenses: July 8-12

• Summer 2024 Residency: July 17-20

• First Year Student Qual Exam Defenses: July 18

• Hooding Ceremony: August 13th at 6pm (CONFIRMED)

• Summer Commencement: August 14 or 15 (tentative)

Donor Funded Scholarships (Current Students Only)

Scholarship applications for Donor-funded Scholarships for the 2024-25 Academic Year are open. Students who applied in the past will need to reapply for the upcoming year. All applications must be completed by midnight on April 2, 2024!

Donor funded scholarships are limited and competitive in nature. Not every student who applies will receive a scholarship.

Students have received information about donor funded scholarships (please see the attached student announcement), however, if you or they have any questions, please reach out to me, Joy Luna Coordinator of Donor Stewardship, at jluna@calbaptist.edu

You can access Scholarship Universe by using this link: https://calbaptist.scholarshipuniverse.com/ 

For detailed instructions visit: https://calbaptist.edu/university-advancement/special-initiatives/scholarship 

NACSW Conference - Dallas 2024 (Students and Alumni are Encouraged to Apply!)

NACSW would like to invite you to submit a workshop or poster proposal for our 74th Annual Convention planned for October 10-12th, 2024 focused on the theme, “Beyond Borders: Compassion, Competence & Action." 

NACSW's Convention 2024 will offer participation either: Onsite in Dallas, TX at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas Galleria OR Virtually

The deadline for submissions is April 3, 2024. Presenters will be notified about whether or not their proposals have been accepted for the convention by late May.

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Building Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Practices into Human Services Agencies (Current Students and Alumni)

Tuesday, April 30 | 2-3:30pm EST

The framework of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB) promotes the fair treatment of all people, especially in the workplace. This includes populations who have historically been underrepresented or subject to discrimination because of their background or identity. In Human Services, there is value in creating EDIB practices within organizations. EDIB must be baked into organizational culture, in order to provide effective services, ultimately yielding positive outcomes for the communities served. 

Join us Tuesday, April 30, 2-3:30pm EST to hear how our diverse panelists have embedded and sustained EDIB practices in their respective organizations amidst challenges, and an ever-changing society. Our very own Dr. Yakiciwey Mitchell (c/o '23) is one of the esteemed panelists.

Norco College Position (Current Students and Alumni)

Riverside Community College District is pleased to announce the following employment opportunity:

Assistant Professor, Counselor/Instructor (Puente Program)

Norco College

Application Deadline: 04/15/2024

This is a full-time, tenure-track, faculty position for the 2024-2025 academic year. Interested applicants must apply by the deadline (listed above) by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. Below is the URL link that will take you directly to the complete job posting and the on-line application site:

https://pa379.peopleadmin.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=61197 

Further questions should be addressed to: Human Resources & Employee Relations Riverside Community College District

3801 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501

(951) 222-8595 or human.resources@rccd.edu

GADE Award Nominations (Current Students)

On behalf of the Group for the Advancement of Doctoral Education (GADE) Board of Directors Awards Committee, I am excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 GADE Awards that will be presented at the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Annual Program Meeting (APM) during the GADE/CSWE Doctoral Student Networking Breakfast in October. Award nominations are due by May 1, 2024. Please consider nominating a student and/or faculty member

The GADE Faculty Award for Educational Leadership in Doctoral Education is given to a current or former faculty member at a member institution who has made significant contributions to advancing doctoral education in the field of social work. Faculty distinguished by this award display a strong commitment to doctoral education and a demonstrated record of advancing doctoral education at the national or international level.

 The GADE Student Award for Teaching in Social Work is given to an individual doctoral student who has demonstrated outstanding qualities as a social work educator. The student’s record should evidence impact, creativity, and overall effectiveness as an instructor.

 The GADE Student Award for Leadership and Service is given to a social work doctoral student or group of students who, through ongoing or time-limited actions, activities, or project(s), have shown significant leadership in service to their school, university, and/or professional or academic associations.

 Please see gadesocialwork.org/awards for further information on these awards. Should you have questions, please reach out to me at any time. 

MSW Residency Facilitation Opportunity (Current Students Only)

On Thursday, April 18th, the CBU MSW program will host a plenary and several simulation breakout sessions using the Sequential Intercept Model. During the breakouts, our MSW students will engage in discussions related to trauma-informed criminal justice interventions. We are looking for up to 8 DSW students interested in co-facilitating the breakouts. 

The morning plenary is 8:30-12 pm on April 18th

The DSW Student volunteers will be asked to attend the final planning meeting and orientation via Zoom on April 12th at 10am.

This is a great opportunity to gain teaching/facilitation experience. Interested DSW students can reach out to Dr. Phil Breitenbucher directly.

Qualifying Exam Orientation (First Year Students Only)

The recording is linked below for the Orientation session that was held on 3/1/24. If you did not attend you MUST watch the recording as you will be responsible for knowing and understanding this information.

If you have questions feel free to email Dr. Hays directly.

2024 Qual Exam Orientation Recording:

https://calbaptist.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/2024+Qual+Exam+Orientation/1_e2qcyrf6

Dates to Remember (Current Students Only)

• Spring Break: March 11-15

• Spring Semester Ends: April 20

• Summer Semester Starts: May 6

• Second Year Student Oral Defenses: July 8-12

• Summer 2024 Residency: July 17-20

• First Year Student Qual Exam Defenses: July 18

• Hooding Ceremony: August 13th (tentative)

• Summer Commencement: August 14 or 15 (tentative)

Donor Funded Scholarships (Current Students Only)

Scholarship applications for Donor-funded Scholarships for the 2024-25 Academic Year are open. Students who applied in the past will need to reapply for the upcoming year. All applications must be completed by midnight on April 2, 2024!

Donor funded scholarships are limited and competitive in nature. Not every student who applies will receive a scholarship.

Students have received information about donor funded scholarships (please see the attached student announcement), however, if you or they have any questions, please reach out to me, Joy Luna Coordinator of Donor Stewardship, at jluna@calbaptist.edu

You can access Scholarship Universe by using this link: https://calbaptist.scholarshipuniverse.com/ 

For detailed instructions visit: https://calbaptist.edu/university-advancement/special-initiatives/scholarship 

Spring International Conference 2024 (Students and Alumni are Encouraged to Apply!)

Pere Marquette - New Orleans, Louisiana

March 20-22 2024
Submission Deadline: February 23rd 2024

www.iossbr.com

NACSW Conference - Dallas 2024 (Students and Alumni are Encouraged to Apply!)

NACSW would like to invite you to submit a workshop or poster proposal for our 74th Annual Convention planned for October 10-12th, 2024 focused on the theme, “Beyond Borders: Compassion, Competence & Action." 

NACSW's Convention 2024 will offer participation either: Onsite in Dallas, TX at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas Galleria OR Virtually

The deadline for submissions is April 3, 2024. Presenters will be notified about whether or not their proposals have been accepted for the convention by late May.

Black Doctoral Network Regional Conference (Current Students Only)

(BDN) welcomes current undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students, students of professional degree programs (e.g. medical, law, dental, pharmacy), and postdoctoral scholars of all racial and ethnic backgrounds to participate in our Research Poster Session at the BDN Western Regional Conference themed: Applying Research and Transforming Communities which will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California at Loyola Marymount University.

If you have a research project, thesis, or dissertation you would like to present as a poster at a professional conference, the poster session is a good opportunity for you to showcase your academic work and receive feedback from scholars in a friendly and engaging environment. Full details are available online: https://blackphdnetwork.submittable.com/submit

DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2024 @ 11:59PM PST

REGISTER BY: MARCH 29, 2024

Qualifying Exam Orientation (First Year Students Only)

The recording is linked below for the Orientation session that was held on 3/1/24. If you did not attend you MUST watch the recording as you will be responsible for knowing and understanding this information.

If you have questions feel free to email Dr. Hays directly.

2024 Qual Exam Orientation Recording:

https://calbaptist.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/2024+Qual+Exam+Orientation/1_e2qcyrf6

Dates to Remember (Current Students Only)

• Spring Break: March 11-15

• Spring Semester Ends: April 20

• Summer Semester Starts: May 6

• Second Year Student Oral Defenses: July 8-12

• Summer 2024 Residency: July 17-20

• First Year Student Qual Exam Defenses: July 18

• Hooding Ceremony: August 13th (tentative)

• Summer Commencement: August 14 or 15 (tentative)

Riverside Community Colleges

Riverside Community College District is pleased to announce its search for a(n):

Assistant Professor, Counselor/Instructor - Puente Program

Riverside City College

Application Deadline: 03/27/2024

This is a full-time, tenure-track, faculty position.

Interested applicants must apply on-line (see link below). Only electronic, on-line applications are accepted. All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.

Paper applications and supporting materials, including letters of recommendation, WILL NOT be accepted! All documents must be submitted electronically with the online application. Letters of reference must be NON-CONFIDENTIAL and submitted electronically when applying on-line.

Interested applicants must apply by the deadline (listed above) by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

Below is the URL link that will take you directly to the complete job posting and the on-line application site:

https://pa379.peopleadmin.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=61166 

Riverside Community College District is pleased to announce its search for a(n):

Assistant Professor, Counseling (2 positions)

Riverside City College

Application Deadline: 03/27/2024

This is a full-time, tenure-track, faculty position.

Interested applicants must apply on-line (see link below). Only electronic, on-line applications are accepted. All supporting materials, required or optional, must also be in electronic formats and attached to the electronic, on-line application when applying. Supporting materials are only accepted as Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or Microsoft Word files and must be less than 2 MB in size.

Paper applications and supporting materials, including letters of recommendation, WILL NOT be accepted! All documents must be submitted electronically with the online application. Letters of reference must be NON-CONFIDENTIAL and submitted electronically when applying on-line.

Interested applicants must apply by the deadline (listed above) by 8:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.

Below is the URL link that will take you directly to the complete job posting and the on-line application site:

https://pa379.peopleadmin.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=61144

Deadline Extended—Serve as a CSWE Disaster Relief Curricular Guide Task Force Member!

CSWE
You still can be part of a national effort to increase competence and expertise in disaster human services case management, social work education, and social work! CSWE has partnered with the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Human Services Emergency Preparedness and Response to create the Specialized Practice Curricular Guide for National Disaster Social Work with the guidance of a task force of national content experts that will include CSWE members like you as well as other social work and interdisciplinary professionals. Apply to be a CSWE Disaster Relief Curricular Guide task force member by this Sunday, February 4, 2024.

Submit Your Proposals to Present at the 2024 APM (Students and Alumni are Encouraged to Apply!)

CSWE
The Council on Social Work Education invites proposals for the 70th Annual Program Meeting (APM) in Kansas City, MO, October 24–27, 2024. We encourage submissions focused on the conference theme, "It's Time to Act: Indigenous Knowledge Sovereignty and Environmental Justice," for each of the APM Tracks. The 2024 APM program will be developed using two main proposal categories: peer-reviewed proposals and non–peer-reviewed proposals (including Institutes). The 2024 APM Call for Proposals will close on February 12, 2024, 11:59 PM (ET). Visit the 2024 APM Proposals page to learn about the different proposal categories and to submit your proposal.

Advocacy Alert: Join the SAVE on Student Debt Campaign Early Forgiveness Week of Action

CSWE
In August 2023, the Biden Administration finalized and officially launched a more affordable, income-driven repayment plan for student loan borrowers titled the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. This is one of the actions the Biden Administration is taking as a result of the Supreme Court ruling that struck down President Biden's student loan debt relief plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loans for eligible borrowers. The Department of Education (ED) has recently announced that borrowers enrolled in the SAVE program who took out less than $12,000 in loans are eligible to have their remaining balance forgiven in 10 years, rather than 20 or 25 years under previous repayment plans.

CSWE is proud to be part of more than 100 groups participating in the SAVE on Student Debt Campaign, an effort from the ED and other government and nonprofit entities, to encourage other public, private, and nonprofit sectors to spread the word about the new SAVE plan. The campaign has announced an "Early Week of Action" taking place from January 29–February 2, 2024, where organizations are encouraged to organize workshops, webinars, or community fairs and post to social media platforms about the SAVE plan to increase awareness for students in need of student debt repayment assistance.

An upcoming webinar led by the ED's Office of Federal Student Aid will take place on February 8, 2024, from 8:00 PM–9:00 PM (ET) to provide a detailed overview of the SAVE Plan. Registration to attend the webinar is available here. A toolkit with examples of social media and outreach language and examples of events and activities that can help spread the word on the SAVE Plan is available here.

Register for the Western Consortium for the Grand Challenges for Social Work Registration (Students and Alumni are Encouraged to Attend!)

Grand Challenges for Social Work
4th Western Consortium for the Grand Challenges for Social Work will take place on March 1, 2024! This virtual event will build on prior consortiums related to university—community collaborations and continue conversations around models and structures for: 1) partnered collaboration, 2) best practices for creating and engaging community coalitions, and 3) partnered action to elevate and address the Grand Challenges. Through dialogue, panels of community and academic speakers, and a community workshop, this convening will explore equitable and inclusive future academic—community partnerships. Continuing Education Units will be available following the event. Please RSVP by February 21, 2024. Learn more about how the Western Consortium was conceptualized, read biography information for all our academic and community panelists, and see the event agenda overview.

Spring International Conference 2024

Pere Marquette - New Orleans, Louisiana

March 20-22 2024
Submission Deadline: February 23rd 2024

www.iossbr.com

NACSW Conference - Dallas 2024 (Students and Alumni are Encouraged to Apply!)

NACSW would like to invite you to submit a workshop or poster proposal for our 74th Annual Convention planned for October 10-12th, 2024 focused on the theme, “Beyond Borders: Compassion, Competence & Action." 

NACSW's Convention 2024 will offer participation either: Onsite in Dallas, TX at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas Galleria OR Virtually

The deadline for submissions is April 3, 2024. Presenters will be notified about whether or not their proposals have been accepted for the convention by late May.

Black Doctoral Network Regional Conference

(BDN) welcomes current undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students, students of professional degree programs (e.g. medical, law, dental, pharmacy), and postdoctoral scholars of all racial and ethnic backgrounds to participate in our Research Poster Session at the BDN Western Regional Conference themed: Applying Research and Transforming Communities which will take place on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California at Loyola Marymount University.

If you have a research project, thesis, or dissertation you would like to present as a poster at a professional conference, the poster session is a good opportunity for you to showcase your academic work and receive feedback from scholars in a friendly and engaging environment. Full details are available online: https://blackphdnetwork.submittable.com/submit

DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2024 @ 11:59PM PST

REGISTER BY: MARCH 29, 2024

California Endowment: Rep. Justin Pearson

Representative Justin J. Pearson: Expelled and Returned! is produced by CalEndow Live, providing health and racial justice programming for social change that is open for all and free for the public good. Tennessee Representative Justin J. Pearson will join CalEndow Live on February 8 to share reflections on his expulsion from the Tennessee General Assembly and the strong community support that returned him to office.  

A Virtual Event

Thursday, February 8, 2024

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PT 

REGISTER NOW!