Denver Campus Winter 2023 GSSW Journeys Orientation
Orientation Agenda
Thursday, December 15, 2022
The Future of Social Work: 9:00–9:45 a.m. MST
This session will include a welcome from orientation hosts, remarks from Dean Amanda Moore McBride, and Q&A time with Dean McBride and Denver Campus Program Director Kate Ross.
Orientation Hosts:
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Assistant Dean for Students Deana Ahmad
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Denver Campus Program Director Kate Ross
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Student Engagement Coordinator Jenna Sergio
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Break: 9:45-10:00 a.m. MST
Enjoy a 15-minute break.
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Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment: 10:00—10:45 a.m. MST
This session will include Associate Dean for DEI and Associate Professor Michele Hanna sharing ways to create inclusive learning communities.
Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review Module 6: GSSW Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Canvas.
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Break: 10:45—11:00 a.m. MST
Enjoy a 15-minute break.
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Welcome and Graduate Student Expectations: 11:00–11:30 a.m. MST
This session will include Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Lisa Reyes Mason sharing about graduate student expectations and current campus access protocols.
Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review the Module 2: GSSW Graduate Student Expectations in Canvas.
Lunch on your own: 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. MST
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Advising Break-Out Sessions: 12:30—1:30 p.m. MST
This session will include an advising overview from Denver Campus Director Kate Ross and group discussion about hopes and fears related to graduate school.
Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review Module 4: Meet your GSSW Professors in Canvas.
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Break: 1:30—1:45 p.m. MST
Enjoy a 15-minute break.
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Tools to Help Navigate DU/GSSW: 1:45—2:30 p.m. MST
This session will include an introduction to our Student Services teams. Get to know your Assistant Dean for Students, as well as Career Services, GSSW Registrar, Professional Advising and Student Engagement and learn how these teams will support you throughout your student experience.
Featuring your GSSW Registrar and Student Services teams, including:
- Assistant Dean for Students Deana Ahmad
- GSSW Registrar Adela Smith
- Specialist (GSSW Registrar) Colleen Turner
- Coordinator (GSSW Registrar) Garrett Chatlin
- Coordinator (GSSW Registrar) Chloe Parsons
- Manager of Professional Advising Krislyn O’Sullivan
- Professional Advisor Maggie Heyduk
- Professional Advisor Cate Gorham
- Professional Advisor Ruth Nwokora
- Student Engagement Coordinator Jenna Sergio
- Career Development Advisor Stacy Said
Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review the Module 3: GSSW Student Services in Canvas
Optional Drop-In Hours
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Financial Aid Drop-In Hours: 3:30—5:00 p.m. MST
Use the link to sign up for a fifteen-minute appointment.
Friday, December 16, 2022
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Field Session: 9:00—9:30 a.m. MST
This session will include a field overview from Associate Director of Field Education Jessica Zaslav.
Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review the Module 5: GSSW Field in Canvas
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Break: 9:30—9:45 a.m. MST
Enjoy a 15-minute break.
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Aligning Your Career Workshop: 9:45 —10:30 a.m. MST
This session will include a Career Services overview from Career Development Advisor Stacy Said. She’ll share actions you can take while in graduate school to prepare for your career and build your network.
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Break: 10:30—10:45 a.m. MST
Enjoy a 15-minute break.
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Student Panel & GSSW Closing: 10:45 —11:45 a.m. MST
This session will include GSSW students sharing their experiences and answering questions.