Staff Bulletin
From the Rutgers School of Social Work Staff Council
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March 2021
Spring has almost sprung as we send warm and bright thoughts your way.
March also celebrates social work. NASW's theme for Social Work Month 2021 is "Social Workers are Essential." Explore the roles and positions held by social workers, or watch an interview with SSW alumni as they share what "Social Workers are Essential" means to them. We appreciate the service of our social work-trained staff members and all who support our School's mission as we educate generations of social work leaders and work toward a more just future.
Staff Spark Notes
Recent Communication from the University
- University Diversity Strategic Planning Process & Resources
Last month, the Office of the Chancellor asked the RU community to complete a Diversity Strategic Planning Assessment Survey to help them better understand where we are now and what needs to change in order to build a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. While the development of a comprehensive diversity strategic plan is underway, resources have been developed to help guide our steps as a campus community and track our institutional progress, and self-learning guides are available that we can begin to use now.
Event Information
Save the Date: Spring 2021 All Staff Meeting
When?
Thursday, Apr 29, 2021, 10:00 AM
Where?
via Zoom
Quick Links
Visit the SSW's new anonymous suggestion box, a place where all SSW staff can feel free to offer feedback, provide suggestions, and ask questions - with fully guaranteed anonymity.
- Submit | Staff members are eligible for one of this year's IIDEA Research Awards. View the 2021 nomination details here.
- Explore | Wind on Mars thanks to NASA’s Perseverance Rover
- Celebrate | Women’s History Month with the Dr. Jewel Plummer Cobb S.T.E.A.M. Women’s Empowerment Initiatives.
- Welcome Spring | The 2021 NJ TRAVEL Guide can help you find some new spots as the weather gets better.
- Leadership | Attend an event hosted by the Network for Change and Continuous Innovation (NCCI) association through the generosity of Rutgers Center for Organizational Leadership.
- For Parents | NJ DHS has extended its COVID-19 Child Care Assistance Programs to June 30, 2021. Available to families with incomes up to $150k and includes remote schedule. support.
- For Educators | Starting March 15, NJ's Pre-K through 12 educators and support staff will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines.
- Do | Participate in Scarlet Days of Service, March 13-27, 2021.
Meet a Staff Member
The work of SSW Staff is diverse-- in expertise, department, and location. To help showcase the individuals that make up our entire SSW Staff team, we've created a form for our "Meet the Staff" bulletin section for those who would like to introduce (or re-introduce) themselves to their colleagues.
Each month we'll highlight another submission to help shine a spotlight on the important and unique work of our colleagues.
Each month we'll highlight another submission to help shine a spotlight on the important and unique work of our colleagues.
Cynthia Reyes
- What is your name/nickname? My name is Cynthia Reyes
- What is your position at the School of Social Work? Administrative Assistant for the Newark Field Education Office
- What was your first job? My first job was at 16 years old at pharmacy, The Medicine Shopp
- Do your prefer coffee or tea? Coffee!
- If you had to eat one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be? I love Tacos!!!
- What is your favorite holiday and why? I would say Christmas is my favorite holiday. I love getting together with the family, Christmas music, Christmas lights and being able to wear matching Christmas onesies with my son!
- What fictional place would you like to visit? Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for sure!
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