Most agree that education, besides building a viable workforce, adds immeasurably to the fabric of society. Students in higher education however are sometimes forced to choose between focusing on their education or dealing with issues related to food and housing insecurity. The California State University (CSU) system, one of the largest systems in the nation, […]
A Collaborative Approach to Serving Community College Students with Food and Housing Insecurity
Posted on September 1, 2016 ·
Filed Under: Case Management, Field Practice, Food Insecurity, Social Work Practice
Finding Purpose While at a Loss by Ashley Halverson, MSW student
Posted on March 15, 2016 ·
We don’t know each other. Maybe we share histories, likes or dislikes, but because we don’t share language or culture, I cannot ask. You are a mother of two and come from a village in northern Thailand. Far from here. I am a student from the United States, hoping to learn about international social work […]
Filed Under: Field Practice, International Social Work, Social Work Practice
A Day in the Life of the Field Director in Fall by Candy Elson, LCSW
Posted on October 14, 2014 ·
What does October or Fall mean to you? Back to school? Pumpkin scones and lattes at Starbucks, or as the eloquent English poet said, “Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness”. For field faculty, it means we are on the road for our site visits, a highlight of the academic year, as we get to be […]
Filed Under: Field Practice, Social Work Education, Social Work Internships/Field
