ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK 2nd Bi-Annual INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE “International Social Work in the 21st Century: Collaboration is the Key to Success!” KEYNOTE SPEAKER Dr. Martine Pierre-Pierre, Director of Field Education, Barry University SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTATION Mr. Rodney Johnson An internationally recognized comedian who has made appearances on the Oprah Winfrey show, Comedy Central, BET, The Apollo, Good Morning America and Star Search ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK’S SECOND BI-ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WORK CONFERENCE Since the first social work class was offered in the summer of 1898 at Columbia University, social workers have led the way in addressing the needs of society and bringing our nation’s social problems to the public’s attention. The Department of Social Work in efforts to remain in sync with the values of the profession, would like to continue in the spirit of collaborating with local and global communities, private, public and non-profit organizations to be a beacon of light for those who are in need and to bring about positive change for those who have lost hope. The international social work conference is one of many endeavors that will support the efforts that are geared towards advocacy and mitigation of the continued violence and injustices in the world. Featured international , national and regional speakers will address many of the world’s social problems and concerns including poverty, homelessness, human trafficking, immigration and the impact on the department of family and children services, the war on terrorism and post-traumatic stress disorder, global connections via educational endeavors and the phenomenon of laughter as a universal language. Conference Venue The ASU Billy Black (ACAD) auditorium is located on the beautiful campus of Albany State University across from the Public Safety Department. The intersection of Radium Springs Road and Joseph Holly Dr. provides the landmark for the location of the event. (THE CONFERENCE FEE: $35.00) Students: FREE W/ID Please send the completed registration form via email, as attachments, in Microsoft Word to connie.nesbitt@asurams.edu. Or Lakea.chatmon@asurams.edu. Or fax to: 229-430-6490 For additional information, please call 229-430-2974. IMPORTANT DATES January 5, 2015 Pre-registration begins (by email or fax: 229-430-6490) March 25th, 2015 Pre-registration ends February 28, 2015 Sponsorship/ Advertising Materials/Fees Due Date April 1, 2015 Onsite Registration 7:45am to 8:30 am ASU Bi-Annual International Social Work Conference April 1, 2015 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (Lunch is available on the premises) Conference Site: BILLY BLACK (formerly ACAD) AUDITORIUM Department of Social Work College of Arts and Humanities Albany State University Albany, Georgia 31705 CONFERENCE FEE: $35.00 Students: FREE W/ID Six (6) CEU’s provided for a nominal fee ($40.00) for Social Workers, Counselors and other human service professionals Accepted Methods of Payment: Cashier’s Check Money Order or Cash PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: SSWA “International Social Work in the 21st Century: Collaboration is the Key to Success!” REGISTRATION FORM (Please type or print) Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Title: _____________________________________________________________________ Email Address: _____________________________________________________________ University, Agency or Organization:_______________________________________________________________ Mailing Address _____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Fax Number_________________________________________________________________ Telephone Numbers (Home or Cell ) ___________________ (Work) ___________________ Profession/Discipline Represented: (check all that apply) _____ Social Worker _____LPC _____Clinician/Practitioner _____University/College Faculty _____Administrator _____Staff _____Psychologist _____Secondary Education Faculty _____ Undergraduate student _____Graduate Student _____ Retiree _____ CEO/CFO ____Attorney/legal staff ____Other Human service professional Six (6) Continuing Education Units (CEUS) ______ YES ______ NO (Payment can be mailed and or collected at the Conference)