Empowerment from Within: Social Work Lunch and Learn

Empowerment from Within: Department of Social Work’s Lunch and Learn Series Betsy Jenkins ‘11, Peace Corps Volunteer-Vanuatu Wendy Campbell, Assistant Professor

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Presentation Outcome

Presentation Goals

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Outline social work values

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Discuss concept of empowerment

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Assess student experiences, knowledge, skills

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Identify strategies to engage students

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Integrate global issues into department

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Discuss future strategies

International Social Work Values

S Human Dignity S Human Rights

S Social Justice

Empowerment

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Invest with power through knowledge and skills

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Allowing people to make decisions and direct change

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Upholding the concept of social change from within

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Allowing those with newly acquired power to chart the future

Student Experiences

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Study Abroad/Travel Abroad

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Volunteer/Internships Abroad

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Social Activism

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Peace Corps

Strategies to Enhance Student Global Learning

S Informal sharing of stories S Class discussions S Field Trips S Videos S Formalized sharing of information and experiences

Integration of Global Learning into the Department

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International Committee

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Encouraging study abroad and travel abroad

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International Social Work course

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Inclusion of global content across courses

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Student-guided/directed cultural events

Lunch and Learn Series: Empowerment-Based Approach

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Arose from course presentations in summer elective

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Global Issues Lunch and Learn

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Sponsored by Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society

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Students speak on global issues

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Arranged cultural event credit

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Student-organized and student-led presentations

Future Goals

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Continuation of Lunch and Learn Series

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Coordination with Social Work Club and service opportunities

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Formalized communication on Facebook

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Opportunities for student research