2007-2008 Student Groups
Currently, there are six standing Student Groups: Allies, Black Student Association (BSA),
LINK, Mobilize, Student Leaders Advocating for Mental Health (SLAM), and Womens Issues Group.
Each year the student groups change depending on leadership and interests.
ALLIES
Student Contact: Kimberly Jordan,
kimberly.jordan@case.edu and Jill
Prok,
jill.prok@case.edu
Black Student Association
Mission Statement:
Black Student Association is committed to the enhancement of the student of color?s
experience while pursuing a graduate degree. This is achieved through the promotion of cultural
diversity for all faculty, staff, and students at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at
Case Western Reserve University.
What does BSA do for MSASS?
BSA promotes cultural diversity through educational seminars/workshops, acts as a liaison to
appropriate community resources, and highlights relevant and pertinent issues in the Black
Community.
Student Contact: Amber Davis,
amber.davis@case.edu
LINK (Local InterNational Konnections)
The Vision and Purpose of LINK
- To facilitate a mutual understanding and sharing of information on cultural practices,
philosophies, and ideologies among those throughout the world who enact the values and practices of
the Social Work Profession.
- To provide acculturation, support, mentoring, and positive experiences for international
students at MSASS, in Cleveland, and the U.S.
- To foster excellence in local and international academic activities and exchanges of
information among students, staff, faculty, and international visiting scholars at MSASS.
- To provide an opportunity for sharing and learning about diverse experiences and serve as
personal and professional development.
- To provide an opportunity for and foster students leadership emergence.
LINK Activities include but not limited to:
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Welcome incoming international students.
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Monthly meetings.
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International Dinner ( Fall semester)
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Volunteer opportunities.
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International Silent Auction ( Spring semester)
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Sponsor guest speakers, colloquiums, brown bag discussions on international issues and
subjects.
LINK is chaired and co-chaired by student members. Membership is open to anyone interested
in active participation.
Student Contact: Jackie Pilette,
jaclyn.pilette@case.edu
Faculty Advisor: Soad Mansour, Director of MSASS International Affairs,
sxm18@cwru.edu
Mobilize
Student Contact: Megan Havey,
megan.havey@case.edu
Student Leaders Advocating for Mental Health (SLAM)
Mission Statement:
The purpose of Student Leaders Advocating for Mental health
(SLAM) is to give students with interests in mental health practice the opportunity to voice their
opinion in bringing professionals from the field in for discussions and presentations
fostering engaged and informed individuals. It will also lend itself as a source of knowledge and
information for students in regards to courses, careers, and outlets for interdisciplinary
interactions within the University and in the greater community.
Brief Description:
SLAM is a student run organization, chaired by the head of
the Mental Health Concentration, with a focus on developing Brown Bag lunch presentations that
interest students and lend some depth to the field. SLAM will elicit student input in order
to provide presentations in the areas most interesting to students.
SLAM will also help students by providing information regarding the concentration and
possible careers while giving an opportunity for students to learn about other fields at the
University that coincide with mental health. The hope is students will gain a greater appreciation
for the field of mental health and a desire to actively participate in the community with the
knowledge gained.
Student Contact: Amanda Wasowski,
amanda.wasowski@case.edu
Faculty Advisor: Jeffrey Longhofer, MSASS Associate
Professor,
jeffrey.longhofer@case.edu
Women's Issues Group
Student Contact: Beth Mikovitz-Wibby,
bethany.mikovitz-wibby@case.edu
Mandel Council Subcommittees
Social Events
Student Contacts: Martha Alward,
martha.alward@case.edu and Tamore
Gemayel,
tamore.gemayel@case.edu
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