This information session explores the opportunities and benefits you can expect from pursuing the traditional or Advanced Standing Online Master of Social Work (MSW) at Adelphi University. You’ll hear from members of the faculty, administration and staff and have a chance to ask your questions. Some of the topics covered in the presentation include:
At the end of the presentation, you can participate in a Q&A session with Director of Outreach, Enrollment & Professional Advisement Elizabeth Szpilka; Enrollment Specialists and AllCampus Representatives Michael Stone and Rochelle Singson; Assistant Director of Practicum Education James Amato; Student Affairs Coordinator David Lau; and Program Coordinator and Adjunct Professor Juanita Hotchkiss.
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Enrollment Specialist, AllCampus Representative
Mike Stone has over 10 years of experience working in the higher education field. A first-generation college graduate, he is passionate about assisting students to meet their educational and career goals. In his role as an Enrollment Counselor for Adelphi’s online undergraduate and graduate programs, Mike is dedicated to connecting with potential students and assisting them through the admission process. Mike holds bachelor’s degrees in Business Management and Psychology and a master’s degree in Management and Organizational Behavior.
Enrollment Specialist, AllCampus Representative
Rochelle Singson has 10 years of advising experience in higher education. As an Enrollment Counselor for Adelphi’s online programs, Rochelle is dedicated to helping new and future students complete the admissions process and achieve their academic goals. She holds a Bachelor’s in Fine Art and is pursuing an MBA. During her spare time, Rochelle mentors high school students to help them prepare for college.
Assistant Director of Practicum Education
James Amato LMSW, is a graduate of Adelphi University, Class of 1990. James has been the assistant director of practicum education in the Manhattan Center since February 2005. He earned his M.S.W. from N.Y.U. in 1996 and has been a field instructor since 1997. Prior to working for his alma mater, James worked for 15 years for Seamen's Society for Children and Families (a social service agency founded in 1846), where he served as director of social work. Interests include travel, collecting art, and drawing.
Director of Outreach, Enrollment & Professional Advisement
As Director of Outreach, Enrollment and Professional Advisement at Adelphi University’s School of Social Work, Elizabeth Szpilka leads recruitment, enrollment management, graduate admissions, academic and professional advisement for all program locations. Elizabeth has a 15-year-plus career in child welfare and worked with adult survivors of traumatic brain injuries for seven years prior to joining Adelphi University. Elizabeth earned her B.S.W. from Marymount College and her M.S.W. from Adelphi University. She also holds a Post-Master’s Certificate in Human Resource Management from Adelphi University.
Program Coordinator and Adjunct Professor
Juanita Hotchkiss is a Licensed Master Social Worker, who serves as the Coordinator of the Online School Of Social Work for Adelphi University. In her tenure with Adelphi she has held many roles which include, the Assistant Director of Practicum Education, Faculty Field Liaison, External Field Instructor, and Adjunct Faculty Member. As an Adelphi Alumni and online learner herself, she is committed to bringing the highest quality of education and services to our online students. In addition to this, she is actively engaged in community social work, committed to bridging health and behavioral health systems with the communities they serve. Juanita successfully secured over $4.5 million in federal grant funding to develop, implement, and sustain innovative community programs addressing the opioid epidemic, which include, establishing peer street outreach teams, 24/7 peer support services, emergency housing initiatives, and the nationally recognized Opioid Response as County Law Enforcement (ORACLE) program, as well as providing Jail-based ReEntry Services for individuals with substance use and mental health needs. Additionally, Juanita facilitated the launch of a co-response Mental Health team (SAFE) and an Anti-Violence Effort Response Team (AVERT) within the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Medication for Opioid Use Disorder program in the jail. Her contributions to the field are also reflected in her co-authorship of a publication in the International Journal of Drug Policy, titled "Community-led approaches to making naloxone available in public settings." Juanita earned her Bachelor of Professional Studies in Human Service, Program Development & Management from SUNY Empire State College and her Master of Social Work from Adelphi University’s Hudson Valley Center.