OCP Hosts Community Partnership Appreciation Event

Honoring the partnerships they have forged with agencies, clinicians and graduates, Boston University School of Social Work’s Off-Campus Programs (OCP) hosted a Community Partnership Appreciation event on April 17 at Cape Cod Community College. Faculty advisor Gary Eager spoke on the ethical issues and challenges faced when working with children and families, and the Professional Education Programs (PEP) offered 1 free CEU for his lecture.

Says SEMA Director Deborah Sheehan, “As the oldest weekend program in Massachusetts, OCP has a long history with many agencies and organizations that provide excellent field placements and networking opportunities for our students. We are proud to work with so many talented people and sincerely thank them for continuing their commitment to our students.”

Highlights of the evening also included awards for William Dawber, who has been a faculty advisor for over 25 years, and three agency liaisons who have been pivotal to placing OCP students in strong internships: Alan Burt (Salvation Army), Kristin Gearin (Gosnold) and Virginia O’Brien (Cape Cod Hospital).

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About BUSSW:
Distinguished by its urban mission and clinical and macro practice focus, Boston University School of Social Work is committed to educating masters’ and doctoral level students who will become leaders in a multicultural environment. The School offers the MSW and PhD degrees, as well as continuing professional education, and its nationally recognized faculty has been ranked 8th in productivity among schools of social work with doctoral programs. Located in a diverse and academically rich community, the School offers almost unlimited opportunities for urban social work practice and research. Visit bu.edu/ssw for more information.

About Boston University:
Founded in 1839, Boston University is an internationally recognized institution of higher education and research. With more than 30,000 students, it is the fourth largest independent university in the United States. BU consists of 17 colleges and schools along with a number of multi-disciplinary centers and institutes which are central to the school’s research and teaching mission.