School-Based Social Work Education and Network Development (SSWEND)
Applications for the AY 24-25 generalist and advanced generalist cohorts of SSWEND
Scholars will open January 1st, 2024 and priority review will be given to those who apply by January 31st, 2024. Applications for post-MSW students are accepted year-round.
The School-Based Social Work Education and Network Development Program (Project SSWEND)
is an innovative partnership between the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ and the Anchorage School District (ASD). Project SSWEND will increase the number of qualified
school-based mental health service providers from diverse backgrounds within the communities
served and allow the district to promote inclusive and empirically supported practices
within the district.
Project SSWEND will train 31 SSWEND fellows to provide a positive impact on inclusive practices and child outcomes in high-needs schools across Anchorage School
District. Additionally, Project SSWEND will meet locally identified needs for mental
health service professionals. Program activities include placing MSW students in practicums
in ASD high-need schools, advising fellows through the required coursework, enhancing
fellows’ networks and education through professional organizations, and assisting
SSWEND graduates in acquiring their Type C Certification and becoming employed as
a school-based mental health service provider.
Students at the statewide HOSA - Future Health Professionals Leadership Conference participated in competitions showcasing their instructional knowledge in physical therapy, dental science, nurse assistant, sports medicine, forensics, vet science, and phlebotomy.
College of Health students (Master of Social Work graduate Autumn Merrill, School of Nursing graduate Artie Gorash, Radiologic Technology graduate Agnes Brown, and dental program graduates) take part in Sunday’s ceremony.
The ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ dental hygiene program provided free preventative dental care for youth ages 3-17 on Oct. 27 during its annual ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Cares for Kids Day (formerly ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Children's Day).
The School of Allied Health celebrates its summer graduates with a memorable pinning ceremony on July 27, 2023, at the Edward & Cathryn Rasmuson Hall of the ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼.
The Remote Area Medical (RAM) nonprofit clinic recently made its first visit to Alaska, setting up pop-up clinics in Anchorage and Fairbanks to provide free dental, vision, and medical services to those in need. However, RAM faced a challenge when it came to staffing the clinics with dental hygiene volunteers.