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.
Dietetics and Nutrition associate professor Amanda Walch discusses how the soon-to-be-expanded Seawolf Food Pantry makes food available to all ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±¼Ç¼ students.
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