Location: Louis L. Kaplan Hall - Room 3E13
Telephone: (410) 706-5100, FAX: (410) 706-7897 Staff:
Lucia M. Rusty, DCSW, ACSW, and CSW/NY, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Theresa Washington, Executive Administrative Assistant The Office of Student Affairs' (OSA) primary goal is to provide proactive services and counseling for students to ensure a smooth transition into the academic rigors of graduate study. Services include academic and personal counseling to students seeking guidance, referral to appropriate supportive offices as the need arises [e.g. Computer Center, Media Center, University Office of Student Services/ADA Central Office, UMB Counseling Center, Health Sciences/Human Services Library (HS/HSL), Alumni Office, etc.], and aid to students with disabilities. The office also promotes the sponsorship of activities and events, which can enrich the cultural milieu within the University community as well as help in the retention of students. Overall, the OSA is committed to prompting students to reach their maximum potential as it relates to the field of social work and graduation. The OSA's underlying mission is to offer services that will spur students to graduation. The office also sponsors activities that prepare students for the job market. Each year the office sponsors Career Talks (via the SGA), an annual Job Fair, seminars on job search techniques, resume preparation, tips on interviewing, preparation for the licensing examination via CPE, produces the Career Affairs Directory, and posts job opportunity announcements via the internet at www.ssw.umaryland.edu. The OSA also works closely with the Student Government Association and the University's Student Services Office to stay apprised of the needs or concerns of the student body. In addition, the office assists in the planning and preparation of the May Convocation, sponsors a Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) for provisionally admitted students, coordinates a Peer to Peer Tutoring Program, and hosts the Spring/Fall New Student Orientation Program. top .
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