The Social Welfare Graduate Assembly (SWGA)

 

SWGA General Meeting
October 2, 2007

 

Andy Scharlach on the new 12 unit requirement- This requirement is school wide, originally the faculty believed it just applied to doctoral students but recently found that it applies to master’s students as well. If you have an extenuating circumstance you can contact the school and your case will be reviewed and you could be allowed to take less hours. Barbara will be sending out an email outlining this requirement in detail.
Library hours- New weekend hours will be Saturday and Sunday 1-5pm this is due to the low volume of students showing up to the library in the morning hours.
Social Justice Symposium Update- Proposals are currently being accepted, be sure to have them in by October 31st. The next planning meeting will be next Monday at 4pm in room 2.
Elections schedule reminder! If you would like to be an officer next year be sure to attend the next SWGA meeting!
                        Nominations in SWGA meeting November 6th
                        Elections November 13th
                        Elections results November 20th
                        December 4th transition to new officers
Diversity Task Force signatures still needed from those who are on DTF and have not yet signed the letter. The main goal is to get a faculty member who works on Diversity.
SWGA 2007-2008 T-Shirt Committee Update (Deanna) some great designs have been submitted. To vote there will be a yahoo website set up, be on the look out for an email from Barbara with details.
Presentation of social calendar by Danielle Gault

1. The Graduate Social Club proudly presents-OKTOBER FEST Beers and Brats. Alumni House, Toll Room and Patio, Tuesday October 23rd; 7pm-10pm Live Music! Unlimited Beer! Catering by Top Dog Hot Dogs! Only $4 admission. Bring Cal student ID and Proof of Age. Up to 3 guests welcome.
2. SWGA happy hour October 30th 6:30pm Triple Rock
3. SWGA outing- Cal game: November 3rd. Tailgate Pre Party TBA Buy a ticket and we will sit together

Locker Update- Evelyn Prada- Doing research about location, cost and design. Will approach faculty as soon as all information is collected. May work with Ph.D students who are advocating for the same cause.
NASW Rep: Bridget- Lobby days are March 9 and 10th. Maybe join in on the t-shirt competition this year? NASW conference and Job Fair April 3-5th in LA, if you volunteer for the conference you get 50% and stipends may be available. NASW regency meeting October 23, 2007 at 6:30pm at Vets Hall, Lake Merritt.
Guest Speaker: Jennifer Lynne Morazes Financing your education
Announcements- A survey will be coming out to rank the electives students would like to have offered next year.
A petition for the development of a community language class for social workers is being prepared, it won’t count for any requirement but would be helpful for those using a foreign language in the social work setting.