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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Student Clubs!

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Interested in joining a club on campus? Here is a list of clubs at City. Want more info on clubs? Here are some other clubs/organizations to check out at City. This info was provided by Alma Nava.

Former Gang Member Makes A Difference

Former gang member is studying to be a substance abuse counselor at San Diego City College. Ex-Gang Member Earns National Honor was published in the U-T San Diego on Feb. 25, 2014. The article was forwarded by John Gradilla.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

UCSD and Peace Corps

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UCSD is among the top colleges in the nation in students who volunteer for the Peace Corps. UC San Diego No. 12 on Peace Corps List appeared in the U-T San Diego on Feb. 12, 2014. "UC San Diego continues ... producing volunteers who embrace the call to make a difference in communities overseas," said Janet Allen, West Coast regional manager for the Peace Corps.

See the top colleges for peace corps volunteers for 2014.

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Social Work

The following info was forwarded by counselor, Roberta Krauss:

What Can I Do With A Degree In Social Work?
Career Opportunities in Social Work include:

Elementary, Middle and High Schools
Public Health Agencies
Family Service Agencies
Community Action Agencies
Child and Adult Care Centers
Private Clinical Practices
Foundations
Armed Forces
Policy Making Organizations
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Corporate Employee Assistance Programs
Disaster Relief Organizations
Veterans Services
Local, State and National Government
Hospitals
Domestic Violence Shelters
Child Welfare Agencies
Psychiatric Facilities
Rehabilitation Facilities
Emergency Assistance Organizations
Drug Treatment Clinics
Home Care Agencies
Community Mental Health Centers
Senior Citizen Centers
Developmental Disabilities Centers
Youth Development Programs
Jails and Prisons
Colleges and Universities
Career Centers
Legal Service Agencies
Homeless Shelters
Hospices and Nursing Homes


CASE CONSULTANT
Counsels other less experienced social workers, as well as other people involved in some aspect of social work without previous training.

CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST
Alleviates the stress that hospitalization causes for young children and their families through play therapy and other forms of counseling. Acts as an advocate for the child in dealings with the health care team.

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CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
Offers psychotherapy or counseling services in public agencies, clinics, and private practice. Requires a master's degree.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZER
Identifies needs in the community, writes proposals to address them and evaluates whether these needs were met. Community organizers are usually supported by state, federal and private funding grants.

COURT-APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE
CASA workers are appointed by juvenile or family court judges to advocate on behalf of the children who are brought before the court. Meets with those involved in the child's life, gathers information to determine the child's best interests, and recommends a course of action to the court. Most often CASA workers are assigned to cases in which a child has been removed from the care of parents.

CSU San Marcos President Touts Progress

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CSU San Marcos president, Karen Kaynes: “I’m proud we are a very innovative, agile institution,” Haynes said. “(We) have weathered six years of the worst economic climate for public higher education … and we have weathered it by growing academic programs, by growing our student populations, by building buildings and by moving forward. There is a spirit here that I am very proud to be a part of and help lead.” San Marcos University President Celebrates Progress appeared in the U-T San Diego on Feb. 8, 2014. 

$20 Million Donation to SDSU

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A philanthropist named Conrad Prebys is giving $20 million to SDSU to develop scholarships for students. "It is wonderful when you know you've done something right. You feel good about it," he said. Prebys Donates $20M to SDSU for Students was published in the U-T San Diego on Feb. 6, 2014.