Denver Campus Winter 2024 GSSW Journeys Orientation

Orientation is a combination of asynchronous work (work done on your own prior to orientation), live sessions on Zoom and optional office hours. Participation in all sessions is mandatory unless otherwise stated.

Orientation has been designed intentionally across multiple formats to support effective learning and to maximize the success of your adjustment to graduate school.

Asynchronous content: Asynchronous content is designed for you to digest and absorb the material at your own pace and will prepare you for virtual live zoom sessions.
- You’ll maintain access to Canvas and can refer to this content in the future.
- Much of what we cover is important for the duration of your program.
Virtual Sessions: Virtual live zoom sessions are designed to maximize access (live transcripts) for all students.
- These sessions allow us to meet our learning goals effectively, provide equal access and promote universal learning design, while supporting students who are actively relocating to Denver.

Orientation Agenda: December 14 & 15

Virtual Sessions: Thursday, December 14, 2023

The Future of Social Work: 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. MST

This session will include a welcome from orientation hosts, remarks from Interim Dean Lisa Reyes Mason, and Q&A session with Interim Dean Lisa Reyes Mason and Denver Campus MSW Program Director Kate Ross.

Orientation Hosts:  
- Assistant Dean for Students Deana Ahmad 
- Denver Campus MSW Program Director Kate Ross
- Denver Campus MSW Program Assistant Director Courtney Weinstein
- Student Engagement Coordinator Hope Lowry
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Creating an Inclusive Learning Community: 10:00 — 10:45 a.m. MST

Associate Dean for DEI and Associate Professor Michele Hanna will share ways to create inclusive learning communities.

Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review Module 2: GSSW Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Canvas.

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Welcome and Graduate Student Expectations: 11:00 –11:30 a.m. MST

This session will include Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Stephanie George, sharing about graduate student expectations and current campus access protocol

Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review the Module 3: Graduate Student Expectations in Canvas. 

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Advising Overview and Faculty Meet & Greet: 12:30 –1:45 p.m. MST

This session will include an advising overview from Denver Campus Director Kate Ross and breakout room discussions with students and faculty.

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Tools to Help Navigate GSSW/DU: 2:00 – 2:45 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.

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OPTIONAL: Optional Office Hours with Financial Aid: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. MST

Register to sign up for a fifteen-minute financial aid appointment.

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Virtual Sessions: Friday, December 15, 2023

Field Session: 9:00 — 9:30 a.m. MST

This session will include a field overview from field faculty member Emily Saltzman and Associate Director of Field Education Jessica Zalsav.

Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review Module 6: GSSW Field in Canvas.

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Aligning Your Career Workshop: 9:45 — 10:30 a.m. MST

Career Development Advisor Stacy Said will provide an overview on career services and share actions you can take while in graduate school to prepare for your career and build your network.

Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review Module 4c: GSSW Career Services in Canvas. 

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Student Panel and GSSW Closing: 10:45 — 11:45 a.m. MST

GSSW students will share their experiences and answer questions about the MSW program, DU, Denver, work-life balance, and more!

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OPTIONAL: Office Hours with Field and Academic Affairs: 12:00 —1:00 p.m. MST

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Save The Date!

January 11, 2024

We are excited to welcome you in-person when classes begin for hot chocolate and conversation! Come ready to warm up and break the ice with your peers from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. MST.