This spring, the School of Social Work's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) is recruiting current MSW students for the MSW Leading for Equity, Anti-Racism, and Diversity (L.E.A.D.) Virtual Institute.
The L.E.A.D. Institute is a training and coaching series offered by the SSW's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Participants complete modules designed to increase their understanding of their individual bias, learn about systemic oppression, and create concrete action steps to make a change.
The MSW L.E.A.D. Institute was originally piloted in spring 2023 and was for MSW students who were interested in improving their anti-racist and anti-oppressive social work practice, learning how to navigate challenging conversations with clients, colleagues, and supervisors, working in DEI capacities, and making systemic change within organizations and institutions.
Registration Deadline: Feb. 16, 2024, at 12 p.m.
MSW L.E.A.D Virtual Institute Schedule
- Thursday, Feb. 29 (Virtual: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
- Module 1 - Examining Self: Participants will examine the purpose and importance of identity, power, and privilege and how it impacts their relationship to larger systems of oppression.
- Module 2 - Understanding Systems: Participants will explore key themes and frameworks regarding systems of oppression and power.
- Friday, March 1 (Virtual: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.)
- Module 3 - Difficult Dialogue: Participants will examine frameworks and develop strategies for handling difficult dialogue.
- Module 4 - Virtual Closing
PLEASE NOTE: Two days of field credit will be granted to any student who fully participates in the L.E.A.D. Institute (this includes all modules). If you choose to participate, please consult with your field instructor. Additional questions regarding obtaining field credit may be directed to Laura Loessner, LICSW, LCSW-C acting director, Field Education.
All applications will be reviewed, and those selected will be notified by Feb. 22, 2024.
All trainings will be virtual.
Spaces are limited.
Click here to register: https://umaryland.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Ccs11sd4z4l1Ua
If you have questions, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) at sswdeioffice@ssw.umaryland.edu.