CEHD News http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/ The blog of the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. en Copyright 2011 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:50:01 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=4.31-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Gophers quarterback says Youth Studies class honed leadership skills Marqueis GrayIn an interview in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Minnesota Gophers football quarterback MarQueis Gray credits an internship program that was part of a Youth Studies class with helping to make him a better leader. Gray and teammates Brandon Green, Johnny Johnson, Eric Lair, Christyn Lewis, Da'Jon McKnight and Troy Stoudermire, all Youth Studies majors, took the Youthwork Internship class this summer.

The students spent three days a week in a supervised field learning experience working with the DeLaSalle High School football team. Youth Studies is part of the School of Social Work, and the class was instructed by Assistant Professsor Katie Johnston-Goodstar. Read the story in the Pioneer Press.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/08/gophers_quarterback_says_youth.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/08/gophers_quarterback_says_youth.html St. Paul Pioneer Press, Minnesota Gophers football quarterback MarQueis Gray credits an internship program that was part of a Youth Studies class with helping to make him a better leader. ]]> School of Social Work Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:50:01 -0600 Social Work Ph.D. student receives award from gerontology education group Kilaberia-Rusudan.jpgSocial Work Ph.D. candidate Rusudan Kilaberia has received a Pre-Dissertation Initiative award from the Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work. The association provides support each year for a cohort of 10 doctoral students who have completed the first year of doctoral studies. The goal is to support dissertation and career development in gerontological social work research and education. The students will receive more than 10 hours of programming delivered by nationally recognized experts in gerontological social work research and teaching prior to the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) conference in November in Boston.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/07/social_work_phd_student_receiv.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/07/social_work_phd_student_receiv.html Social Work Ph.D. candidate Rusudan Kilaberia has received a Pre-Dissertation Initiative award from the Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work. School of Social Work Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:42:03 -0600 Edleson interviewed about violence and abuse case in St. Paul Jeffrey EdlesonSchool of Social Work Professor Jeffrey Edleson, director of the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse, discussed the case of the 19-year-old who was nearly burned alive by his mother's boyfriend last week in St. Paul. Edleson told StarTribune columnist Gail Rosenblum that the young man's injuries could compel his mother to leave the abusive relationship. "Children are the reason women stay in abusive relationships. And children are the reason women leave abusive relationships," Edleson explained. Read the full article.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/07/school_of_social_work_professo_2.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/07/school_of_social_work_professo_2.html School of Social Work Professor Jeffrey Edleson, director of the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse, discussed the case of the 19-year-old who was nearly burned alive by his mother's boyfriend last week in St. Paul. School of Social Work Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:01:52 -0600 Social work dual degree student receives fellowship for Uganda project kaela picture.jpgKaela Glass, who is pursuing dual master's degrees in social work and public policy, has received a Walter H. Judd International Graduate & Professional Fellowship for a project in Uganda. She will intern with WellShare International in Uganda, focusing on a monitoring and evaluation project with a community initiative that serves orphans and adults living with HIV/AIDS. She also will undertake community organizing activities to increase education and communication around sexual and reproductive health. In addition, she will work with local partners to draft a child protection policy to allow WellShare to better protect children with HIV from economic and sexual exploitation.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/07/social_work_dual_degree_studen.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/07/social_work_dual_degree_studen.html Kaela Glass, who is pursuing dual master's degrees in social work and public policy, has received a Walter H. Judd International Graduate & Professional Fellowship for a project in Uganda. School of Social Work Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:59:06 -0600 Social Work student is first Mdewakanton scholar to graduate barry-korina-180x120.jpgKorina Barry received her master's degree in social work in May, becoming the first Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Scholar to earn a degree under the scholarship program established three years ago. She is now a senior social worker in the Indian Child Welfare long-term foster care unit in Hennepin County. In a University feature story, she talks about the people and programs that supported her on the way to earning her degree.

]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/07/social_work_student_is_first_m.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/07/social_work_student_is_first_m.html Korina Barry received her social work master's degree in May, becoming the first Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Scholar to earn a degree under the scholarship program established three years ago. School of Social Work Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:42:14 -0600 Social Work Ph.D. information session October 11 Find out what a Ph.D. from the School of Social Work at the University of Minnesota could mean for your future!

Attend an information session:

  • Tuesday, October 11, 2011
  • 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Peters Hall, Room 280
  • 1404 Gortner Ave., St. Paul Campus, University of Minnesota

    • Learn about the Ph.D. curriculum and dissertation process.
    Find out about the admissions process.
    Talk with faculty and current Ph.D. students about the program

    Light refreshments will be served

    RSVP to Jan Goodno. ]]> http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/07/social_work_phd_information_se_1.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/07/social_work_phd_information_se_1.html

    Find out what a Ph.D. from the School of Social Work at the University of Minnesota could mean for your future! Attend an information session on October 11. School of Social Work Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:10:08 -0600     Article on bringing evidence-based practice into daily use Dr. Ron Rooney is quoted regarding his work in educational goals for teen parents in the recent SSA (University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration publication) article on evidence-based practice. Rooney has also provided an online module on "Developing Educational Goals with Teen Parents" for the CASCW Web site.

    ]]>     http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/07/article_on_bringing_evidence-b.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/07/article_on_bringing_evidence-b.html Dr. Ron Rooney is quoted regarding his work in educational goals for teen parents in the recent SSA (University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration publication) article on evidence-based practice. Rooney has also provided an online module on "Developing... CASCW Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:07:45 -0600     Alumnus honored with international leadership award Imho BaeImho Bae has been named a 2011 recipient of the University of Minnesota Distinguished Leadership Award for Internationals. Bae received his doctorate from the School of Social Work in 1991. He is a leader in the field of conflict resolution, an international scholar, and dean of the College of Social Sciences at Soongsil University. He is considered a pioneer in the field of social welfare, and is South Korea's best known scholar in the field of correctional welfare. In addition, he is known for his devotion to working for peace throughout the Korean Peninsula.

    ]]>     http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/07/social_work_alum_recognized_fo.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/07/social_work_alum_recognized_fo.html Imho Bae (Ph.D. '91) has been named a 2011 recipient of the University of Minnesota Distinguished Leadership Award for Internationals. School of Social Work Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:31:16 -0600     The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare awarded funding for new adoption certificate CASCW is excited to announce it has been awarded funding by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to support the newly developed Permanency and Adoption Competency Certificate (PACC).

    The PACC was developed in response to community demand to meet the need for increasing the availability and competency of a professional workforce able to serve the unique and complex clinical needs of adopted individuals and their families.

    The PACC curriculum, developed by the Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE), is an advanced level certificate program for mental health and child welfare professionals. It will consist of 15 Modules (13 in person, 2 online), with the first cohort beginning in September 2011. Successful PACC graduates will earn 80 hours of CEU's, certificate of completion (with potential for a national credential), and inclusion on state-wide list of adoption-competent providers.

    Look for registration information on CASCW's website beginning July 5.

    ]]>     http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/07/the_center_for_advanced_studie_3.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/07/the_center_for_advanced_studie_3.html CASCW is excited to announce it has been awarded funding by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to support the newly developed Permanency and Adoption Competency Certificate (PACC). The PACC was developed in response to community demand to meet the... About CEHD News Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:25:13 -0600     The Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare Releases Three New Online Learning Modules The week of July 1st, CASCW is adding to its library of online learning modules with the release of three new modules on the following topics:

    Maternal Depression: Double Jeopardy for Mother and Child (1.0 CEH available);. Viewers will gain a greater understanding of some of the key characteristics of maternal depression and its prevalence in society and in the child welfare system.

    Special Education & Child Welfare: Involvement of Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Children (1.0 CEH available) This module contrasts the extent to which Minnesota's immigrant children are more likely than non-immigrant children to: receive special education and to be involved with child welfare services.

    Mitigating School Suspensions: Enhancing the Strength of Kinship Caregivers (1.0 CEH available). Viewers of this module will learn about the experiences and consequences of school suspension for African American students in kinship care.


    Watch for the release of several NEW online learning modules on exciting and timely topics in child welfare to be released by CASCW throughout the summer!


    For more information on CASCW's online learning modules, visit: http://z.umn.edu/cwmodules

    ]]>     http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/07/the_center_for_advanced_studie_2.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/07/the_center_for_advanced_studie_2.html The week of July 1st, CASCW is adding to its library of online learning modules with the release of three new modules on the following topics: Maternal Depression: Double Jeopardy for Mother and Child (1.0 CEH available);. Viewers will gain... About CEHD News Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:02:31 -0600     Social Work professor recognized worldwide for peacemaking efforts Mark UmbreitSchool of Social Work Professor Mark Umbreit is profiled in a University feature story on his life's work and commitment to teaching peace. Umbreit, the founding director of the Center for Restorative Justice and Peacemaking, is an internationally recognized scholar with more than 40 years of experience as a mediator, facilitator, trainer, and researcher who has spread his knowledge and training to address conflict in more than 25 countries. He has also written eight books and hundreds of articles on restorative justice, mediation, and peacemaking.

    See the feature story for an in-depth look at the teaching, research, and professional collaborations of Umbreit locally, nationally, and abroad.

    ]]>     http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/06/social_work_professor_recogniz.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/06/social_work_professor_recogniz.html Mark Umbreit is profiled in a University feature story on his life's work and commitment to teaching peace.]]> School of Social Work Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:34:12 -0600     New online learning module released on June 23! CASCW has released a new two-part learning module on Healthy Youth Development for Adolescent Parents in Foster Care and Working with Young Parents in Foster Care: Lessons Learned. Go to the Online Modules link under Practice Resources to find this new module. Or go directly to the module itself at: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/ssw/cascw/PracResources/YouthDevel-TeenParents/YouthDevel-TeenParents.asp

    ]]>     http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/06/new_online_learning_module_rel.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/06/new_online_learning_module_rel.html CASCW has released a new two-part learning module on Healthy Youth Development for Adolescent Parents in Foster Care and Working with Young Parents in Foster Care: Lessons Learned. Go to the Online Modules link under Practice Resources to find this... CASCW Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:44:42 -0600     Social Work Ph.D. candidate awarded dissertation fellowship Simmelink-J-2011.jpgJennifer Simmelink, Ph.D. candidate in the School of Social Work, has been awarded a Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship for 2011-12 from the University of Minnesota Graduate School. The $22,500 fellowship is intended to enable outstanding Ph.D. candidates to devote full-time effort to the research and writing of the dissertation. Simmelink's study is titled "An Exploration of the Social Construction of Drug and Alcohol Use in Displaced Karen Refugee Communities." The fellowship funds will help support her travel to Thailand for research.

    ]]>     http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/06/social_work_phd_candidate_awar.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/06/social_work_phd_candidate_awar.html Jennifer Simmelink, Ph.D. candidate in the School of Social Work, has been awarded a Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship for 2011-12 from the University's Graduate School. School of Social Work Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:30:37 -0600     Learn more about the forum on Depressed Mothers and their Very Young Children A forum, "Double Jeopardy-Depressed Mothers and their Very Young Children: A Remarkable Prospect for Change" was held on June 17, 2011. Information about the forum and links to the materials used at the forum are available at the CASCW web site at: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/ssw/cascw/events/past_events/MaternalDepressionForum.as

    ]]>     http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/05/registration_open_for_forum_on.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/05/registration_open_for_forum_on.html A forum, "Double Jeopardy-Depressed Mothers and their Very Young Children: A Remarkable Prospect for Change" was held on June 17, 2011. Information about the forum and links to the materials used at the forum are available at the CASCW web... CASCW Fri, 20 May 2011 09:41:39 -0600     Social Work's Fisher honored by graduate students Colleen FisherSchool of Social Work Assistant Professor Colleen Fisher received a 2011 Council of Graduate Students Outstanding Faculty Award this spring. The award was created by graduate students to recognize faculty members for their exceptional contributions to graduate education. The nominating letter cited Fisher's ability to bring "to every student and to every class a special combination of drive, passion, and humor, and the willingness to make that special personal commitment to help each student succeed." The nominators also noted her "deeply held commitment to student success both in school and beyond" and called her "the very best of the best."

    ]]>     http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/05/social_works_fisher_honored_by.html http://blog.lib.umn.edu/cehd/insideout/2011/05/social_works_fisher_honored_by.html School of Social Work Assistant Professor Colleen Fisher received a 2011 Council of Graduate Students Outstanding Faculty Award this spring. School of Social Work Fri, 13 May 2011 14:51:20 -0600