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In this issue: Diversity
Aging as an issue of diversity is often overlooked even though ageism is a prejudice that all groups in our society face. This issue of Aging Times promotes the infusion of aging through the intersections of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, social class, and disability.
Diversity & Aging: New Perspectives on Cultural Competence
Molly Everett Davis, George Mason University
Social workers are expected to be culturally-competent, but what does that mean and what does it require in terms of working with older adults? One professor presents her framework for addressing this challenge.
Diversity Resources
Gero-Ed Institutes on Diversity: APM 2005 and BPD 2006
Syllabi
Teaching Modules
Class Exercises
Bibliographies
Faculty Development Opportunities
CSWE Now Accepting Proposals for the Gero-Ed Track!
Submit your gero proposal today for the Gero-Ed Track at APM.
2nd Annual Anita Rosen Gerontology Awards for Outstanding Student Poster - Submission Deadline: April 27, 2007
Encourage your students to submit a poster at the upcoming APM to be eligible for this generous award.
Gero-Ed Forum - February 2-4, 2007 - Charleston, SC
Special events announced for the upcoming Gero-Ed Forum.
Gero-Ed Center Updates
New Funding Opportunities for MSW Programs in Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Health
The new MAC Project promotes gero infusion for MSW specializations in health, mental health and substance abuse.
GeroRich Monograph Online
The recently released GeroRich Monograph is now available on the Gero-Ed Center Web site.
Gerontology Content Increasingly Found in Self-Study Documents
The results of a new CSWE study show an increase in gerontological content in BSW & MSW self-studies.
CDI News
Link to past issues of the CDI newsletter. Click here for the CDI News archives.
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