CASWE Accreditation Site Visit
The Department of Social Work is pleased to welcome two distinguished guests to campus:
- Anne-Marie McLaughlin, Associate Dean, Graduate Programs, University of Calgary, Faculty of Social Work
- Jacquie Green, IACE, Executive Director, First Peoples House, University of Victoria
During their visit, Anne-Marie and Jacquie will be meeting with faculty, staff, and various stakeholder groups within the Department of Social Work. This visit provides a valuable opportunity for dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange as we continue to strengthen our academic and community partnerships.
We look forward to engaging conversations and meaningful connections throughout their time with us.
Student Article
Queering the Social Worker: Approaching 'Social Worker' as a normative identity - article by Alex Bruneau (4th year BSW student)
Community Advisory Committee - October 10, 2023 from 10AM to 12PM. Join us by zoom to help guide Departmental Decisions, provide input on the program, and let us know what's happening in the community. Zoom link: https://trentu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkc--vpjksE9a_u94u0LAVv6ubdHvYz2Hs. If you have any questions or want to learn more please email socialwork@trentu.ca. The Community Advisory Committee is open to all, but we do ask that folks interested in joining register for the meeting at least a few days in advance.
Field Advisory Committee - October 24, 2023 from 10AM to 12PM. Join us by zoom to help guide the Social Work Department in making decisions related to Social Work Field Practicum. Zoom link: https://trentu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApdeyorDstHtDwZH4gI4k-qu9G4Pd13S9-. If you have any questions or want to learn more please email Travis Peck, Field Education Coordinator, at travispeck@trentu.ca. The Field Advisory Committee is open to all, with a priority for students, alumni, and folks in the field.
August 2023 - Kim Calderwood & Marina Morgenshtern have a forthcoming re-search methods textbook coming next year. More information can be found here: Re-Search Methods in Social Work Textbook (forthcoming)
August 2023 - Congratulations to our incoming 3rd year Professional Year students! For the first time, Orientation for the Professional Years for both campuses, will take place together. We look forward to seeing all incoming 3rd year students on Tuesday, September 5th on the Durham campus, and on Wednesday, September 6th on the Peterborough campus. Check the Blackboard page and email for more details.
July 2023 - Welcome to Dr Marina Morgenshtern, as the new Director of the Social Work Department! We look forward to growing under your leadership.
June 2023 - We offer our sincere thanks to Dr Cyndi Gilmer for her hard work and dedication as Director over the last four years.