Department of Family Studies and Community Development
Workshops and Conferences
Providing a rigorous education grounded in the liberal arts and opportunities for community involvement through service learning and civic engagement are cornerstones of the mission of the Department of Family Studies and Community Development. In support of this mission, the department either sponsors or co-sponsors three annual community outreach workshops: a Disability Awareness Workshop, a Supervisor Training Workshop, and, in conjunction with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, a workshop on relevant issues for families living with childhood cancer.
Disability Awareness Workshop
This workshop is held each October and is designed to raise student awareness and understan ding of individuals with disabilities. In addition, participants are informed about available resources and potential careers. The 2011 Workshop, titled Conversations about Mental Health: Reducing Stigma, was held on Wednesday, October 26. Almost 200 undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and community professionals attended. The featured speaker was Alison Malmon, Founder and Executive Director of Active Minds. This nonprofit organization develops and supports student-run chapters at colleges and universities in order to educate students and raise awareness of mental-health issues.
Supervisor Training Workshop
This annual event is designed for human service professionals currently in supervisory positions as well as those seeking to develop or refine leadership and supervision skills. It is applicable for many disciplines.
The 2011 workshop, titled Critical Issues and Ethics in Supervision, was held on June 17, 2011. Virginia Smith Harvey Ph.D., professor and director of the School Psychology Program at the University of Massachusetts Boston, was the speaker. Over seventy human service professionals from a variety of disciplines, including school psychology, child life, social work, speech therapy, and education, attended.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Workshop
 The Department of Family Studies and Community Development and The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society partner to offer an annual workshop on issues of importance for families affected by childhood cancer. The 2012 workshop, Staying Connected - Facilitating the Learning Experience During and After Cancer Treatment, will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 beginning at 3:30 pm on the Towson University campus. The featured speakers are Kathy Ruble, Ph.D., MSN, CPNP and Elizabeth Fairall, CCLS from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
Department of Family Studies and Community Development
College of Liberal Arts Building, Suite 2210
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-5851
Fax: 410-704-3612
E-mail: fmst@towson.edu
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