Why a Summit?

The SW Training Listserv started in June 2012 and there was some early discussion of an in-person meeting to network, provide support, and discuss best practices (much like ACCTA does for our psychologist colleagues). In the last couple of years, thanks to Amy Leach (UNC Chapel Hill), there has been a resurgence of interest in meeting and an increase of listserv members (now close to 300).  After the success of the 2019 Summit, a group of social workers from around the country formed a Steering Committee to lead efforts advancing this community. In Fall 2019, this Committee surveyed listserv members and received a positive response for the need to offer a second Summit that was held virtually in June 2020.

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Costs for the Summit

2024 Summit registration fees are $150.00, however, there is no cost for trainees to attend.

  

What are the goals of the Summit?

The social work perspective/identity is extremely important in the multidisciplinary field of CCC.  The foundation of social work training and identity (systems perspective, advocacy, clinical skills, multicultural training, community organizing, etc) is critical and valued within the CCC mission. This is why we have to organize and improve our education/training of social workers who find their passion as CCC professionals.  We have to equip them with the resources and knowledge to be more competitive for available counseling center positions.  This level of training can only be found through coming together (virtually this year) to share resources, best practices, connection, support, and inspiration.

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Can those who are not Social Workers attend?

For this year, the Summit is only open to Social Workers who work in a College/University Counseling Center. We recognize and support the value of a multidisciplinary conversation/perspective in training. And, we believe that social workers need to do more work in coming together to understand the unique ways that we add/train in college counseling centers.

 

Is this just for MSW Internship programs, or can Post MSW Fellowship programs also attend?

Both. We hope that both training programs are represented.

 

Can you come if you don’t work in a College/University Counseling Center?

At this point, we are limiting the Summit to just those who work in College/University counseling centers.

 

Can trainees attend?

Yes. We welcome those trainees who may see themselves joining the college counseling center career field. 

 

What/Who does “involved in training” mean/include?

For this, we are trying to be as inclusive as possible. This could be social work training program Director/Coordinator, those on staff who supervise social work trainees, lead seminars, offer consultation, or those who are looking to start a training program. This also includes various roles on staff including program leads, case managers, and other social work staff.

 

What opportunities will there be to present? How to I submit a proposal?

We would encourage you to submit a proposal to present.  See above for more information on submitting.

 

Will there be Continuing Education Credits/Units?

Yes!

 

I want to come, but need suggestions on how to ask my director for agency support to attend.

Here are a few suggestions on talking points for a conversation requesting support from the agency to attend: The Summit will aim to enhance/improve the training we offer our interns (ideas from other centers, sharing of best practices, working through challenges, etc), increase networking and connection amongst counseling center professionals from around the country, improve the selection of qualified trainees, add to the mission of our counseling center by improving the quality of service provided by our trainees and our own ability to train, provide many of the same benefits of our psychology colleagues (if you have them) who attend ACCTA’s Conference (if they attend).

 

What if I don’t have a MSW or Post MSW Fellowship training program, but I’m interested in starting one?

We welcome you! We hope this Summit provides support, connection, and ideas about how to take your next steps in developing a program within your center.