Social Work Alumni

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CBU Social Work Alumni Association presents, "An Inside Look at a Journey towards Licensure"
Alanna Villanueva, LCSW, MSW, PPS-C
Clinical therapist at Cyti Psychological
June 13, 12-1 p.m.
Zoom meeting ID: 623 001 4406

The Division of Social Work Alumni Association (DSWAA) was founded in 2022 with a mission to unite all alumni from the Division of Social Work. Some aims of the DSWAA are to engender collegial support, cultivate networking, and offer ongoing trainings and professional development opportunities. The Division of Social Work is committed to continue to invest in the success of alumni — post graduation and beyond.   

To join the Division of Social Work Alumni Association, click here: https://calbaptist.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5jt2ueG7ZRQJBaK

The California Baptist University, Division of Social Work Alumni Award is a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding alumni from each Doctor in Social Work, Master in Social Work and Bachelor in Social Work programs within the Division of Social Work.

Candidates for the award are those who have demonstrated social work ethical practice towards clients, colleagues, practice settings, professional colleagues, and society. Further, in alliance with the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics, awardees have demonstrated the virtues of: service, social justice, dignity and importance of all persons, integrity and competence.

Award recipients are honored at the Division of Social Work, Doctorate in Social Work Gala Friday July 19 from 6-9 p.m., in Riverside, CA. The award recipient(s) will be provided with specific venue details. 

**ALUMNI AWARD APPLICATIONS DUE SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 11:59PM PST**

AWARD ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

• Nominees must have at least one degree from the Division of Social Work
• Nominees must have achieved a high level of success within their chosen field of endeavor, which is exemplified by being recognized by their peers, clients and/or community
• Preference will be given to nominees who have participated in community activities as well as activities supporting Division of Social Work
• Award recipient is required to attend the Division of Social Work, Doctorate in Social Work Gala Friday July 19th from 6-9pm, in Riverside, CA.
• The award recipient must be or become a member of the Division of Social Work Alumni Association in order to receive the award.
• **ALUMNI AWARD APPLICATIONS DUE SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 11:59PM PST** 

 

NOMINATION MATERIALS

• Completed of this Survey/Nomination Form
• Nomination Statement (750 words max)
• References (two professional references)
• Curriculum Vitae

 

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PREVIOUS ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENTS

Andrew Ma, MSW, ASW
UCI Medical Center

Andrew currently holds a position as a Clinical Social Worker II at UCI Medical Center.

 

Dr. Evan Thomas, DSW
Director of Reentry Operations and Co-Founder
Family Attachment Through Healing Solutions (FAITHS)

Dr. Thomas was awarded a Special Congressional Recognition in 2022. His research interests include integrating macro-level social work and crimogenesis into evidence-based rehabilitation with the justice involved population.

 

 Visit the Center for Community Engagement and Social Innovation (CESI) for information on trainings.

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• Association for Community Organization and Social Administration (ACOSA) 
• Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
• Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
• Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• National Association of Social Workers CA Chapter (NASW-CA)
• National Association of Social Workers
• North American Association of Christians in Social Work (NASCW)

• Job Board

  As a CBU social work graduate, you are prepared to enter the field of social work at any level: micro, mezzo and macro. Explore this page for employment or volunteer opportunities. For additional posting and services, you may also visit the Career Center at https://calbaptist.edu/career-center/ 

  You are encouraged to verify the information for the employment or volunteer posting.

• The Advocate: CBU Social Work Blog

  The Advocate is a CBU Social Work blog written by other social workers. It provides social workers and other helping professionals with staying informed about exciting topics relevant to our profession.

  Alumni are encouraged to submit blogs on their topics of interest. Please review and edit your written content and the blog submission guidelines (listed below). Submit your work to cbusocialwork@gmail.com. You will be notified if your work has been selected.

  Blog Submission Guidelines:

  • Consider a brief title of fewer than 10 words.
  • The length of the blog post submission should be between 500 and 700 words.
  • References should be in American Psychological Association (APA) format. Use the APA 7th edition manual or Purdue Online Writing Lab.
  • When applicable, include links to online resources.
  • You may provide two quality images (e.g., headshot and image related to the topic)
  • Provide brief biography and a link to your professional social media or LinkedIn.
  • Submit your Word document (.docx, .doc, or Google document link) to: cbusocialwork@gmail.com.