[Msw] FW: [Spam] Immigration: Ethical Issues in Legislation and Polici es

[Pamela Hammond]

Join us at Texas Woman's University for the "Immigration: Ethical Issues in
Legislation and Policies" workshop on April 13, 2007 from 8:30 am-12:30 pm.
 
Certainly one of the most paramount social justice issues today is
immigration. Whether we belong to an immigrant family, are a social worker,
student, educator or social service practitioner, we have, are, and will be
impacted or sometimes challenged, by this issue. This workshop,
"Immigration: Ethical Issues in Legislation and Policies" will address the
complexities associated with Immigration - laws, proposed legislation and
practices affecting families and communities.
 
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for:
*	human and social service practitioners   
*	 Social Workers   
*	 Counselors   
*	 Therapists   
*	 Attorneys   
*	 Students   
*	 Educators 
 
Continuing Education Credit 
Participants will receive 3 Contact Hours/.3 CEU (all ethics hours) for the
full completion of this workshop.
 
Registration Fee - Enrollment is Limited!
Enrollment is limited! The early bird registration fee is $45. After March
23, 2007 the fee will increase to $55. There is a $15 registration fee for
full-time undergraduate and graduate students, after March 23, 2007 the fee
will increase to $25. You must be prepared to show proof of full-time
registration status at registration check-in. For more information about the
conference email Michele Bland at  <mailto:mbland at mail.twu.edu>
mbland at mail.twu.edu.
 
For registration assistance, contact the Office of Lifelong Learning at
940-898-3408 or 800-250-7808.
 
Agenda
8:30 - 9:00                       Registration/Check-in 
9:00 - 10:30                     Keynote Presentation 
10:30 - 10:45       Break
10:45 - 12:15                   Panel Presentation
12:15 - 12:30                   Wrap-up
 
 
 
Keynote Speaker  (pending Session Commitment)
Our keynote speaker, the Honorable Senator Eliot Shapleigh, is
Representative of the 29th Senatorial District which comprises the majority
of El Paso County, Texas. Senator Shapleigh is renowned for his legislative
experience. He was named "Texas Legislator of the Year" by the Mexican Bar
Association and was named as one of the top legislators of the year by the
Texas Pharmacy Association. In addition to his legislative experience he is
a prominent lawyer, businessman, and civic altruist. Senator Shapleigh has
dedicated his career and life to working on addressing social justice
issues. Following our Keynote address there will be a panel presentation.
Panel presenters will include representatives from "Opening Doors
Immigration Services," a social service organization serving Denton County,
an attorney, and a licensed social worker. They will further explore the
complexities of immigration in the context of social services.
 
Refund/Cancellation Policy
Registrants who find it necessary to cancel will receive a refund, less a
$15 processing fee. To receive a refund, you must submit written
notification seven days prior to the event start date. Substitutions may be
made at any time. The Office of Lifelong Learning reserves the right to
cancel this event if sufficient enrollment is not met. In doing so, Texas
Woman's University's liability is limited to the registration fee. 
 
For conference registration visit:
 <http://www.twu.edu/o-ll/immigration.htm>
http://www.twu.edu/o-ll/immigration.htm
 
Colleen H. Ferguson
Texas Woman's University
Associate Director,
Office of Lifelong Learning
PO Box 425649
Denton TX  76204-5649
940/898-3404
940/898-3416 fax
www.twu.edu/lifelong
 
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