"Our Beginnings: A Brief History of Social Work Education at San Jose State University" by Simon Dominguez, 1999

"Our Beginnings: A Brief History of Social Work Education at San Jose State University, Prepared for the Assocation of Latino Social Work Educators" by Simon Dominguez, July 15, 1999. Document detailing the history of the development of social work education at San Jose State University, focusing on the establishment of programs and advocacy efforts led by Latino social workers and educators from the late 1960s to the late 1990s. The document describes pivotal event, including student protests against the lack of relevant education and representation for Chicanos, which led to the formation of advocacy groups and the negotiation of new programs at SJSU. The document underscores significant outcomes such as the establishment of the first Chicano faculty development programs, the hiring of Chicano staff within the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE), and the creation of specialized training centers.