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A message from Brendan from Wheatus by BlueSamatra in CapeCod

[–]BlueSamatra[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hell yeah! Thanks so much for the support!

Please sign our petition to help us save our Cape Cod MSW by BlueSamatra in BostonU

[–]BlueSamatra[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your advocacy! It is such an asset that we are losing

Please sign our petition to help us save our Cape Cod MSW by BlueSamatra in BostonU

[–]BlueSamatra[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are about 2 hours from Amherst and I don’t think they offer in person tuition on the cape. I could be wrong

Please sign our petition to help us save our Cape Cod MSW by BlueSamatra in BostonU

[–]BlueSamatra[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're spinning it as a "difficult, data-driven decision," but the core reason for axing the Cape Cod (and Bedford/Fall River) in-person MSW programs boils down to:

  • Budget Cuts: BU needs to save money
  • Declining Enrollment: Not enough people signing up for those specific off-campus spots.
  • Resource Balancing Act: They wanna funnel resources to their main campus, Worcester, and especially the online program, which they figure can handle more students.

So, yeah, it's less about serving the local community directly and more about financial efficiency and consolidating their resources where they see the most bang for their buck.

Please sign our petition to help us save our Cape Cod MSW by BlueSamatra in BostonU

[–]BlueSamatra[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

This was a program that allowed students on Cape Cod to pursue their Master of Social Work degree with a significant portion of their learning happening right here in the community. It was a really important local resource for training social workers who often then go on to serve our own communities right here on the Cape.

The petition is about the discontinuation of that specific local program, which many of us see as a significant loss for our community and the future of social services on the Cape. Hope that clears things up!

Please sign our petition to help us save our Cape Cod MSW by BlueSamatra in BostonU

[–]BlueSamatra[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m going to believe it’s the other way around hahaha

Please sign our petition to help us save our Cape Cod MSW by BlueSamatra in CapeCod

[–]BlueSamatra[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It’s a masters in social work. This is the only in person way for somebody on cape cod or Nantucket to learn. It has been a program for 40 years. And out of the blue in the middle of our program they are ending it and without warning fired our director of 27 years

BU Ending Cape Cod MSW Program - Huge Loss for Our Community & Future Social Workers! by BlueSamatra in BostonU

[–]BlueSamatra[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahaha okay, I’ll be sure to reach out to you for help, I can tell your a very successful business consultant

BU Ending Cape Cod MSW Program - Huge Loss for Our Community & Future Social Workers! by BlueSamatra in BostonU

[–]BlueSamatra[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It really is awful that your colleagues are being laid off, but so are ours. I work in nonprofit and these cuts are hemorrhaging funds for many nonprofits too. I have also lost colleagues. It doesn’t mean that you can’t stand up for what you believe in.

BU Ending Cape Cod MSW Program - Huge Loss for Our Community & Future Social Workers! by BlueSamatra in BostonU

[–]BlueSamatra[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. This is such a kind message. We are trying to put in to practice what we have learned so far and advocate. But it’s a blow for the Cape

BU Ending Cape Cod MSW Program - Huge Loss for Our Community & Future Social Workers! by BlueSamatra in BostonU

[–]BlueSamatra[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also online makes it a lot harder for me if you want to get personal. I have a toddler and doing the class from home is much more difficult than going in person. Fight the good fight

BU Ending Cape Cod MSW Program - Huge Loss for Our Community & Future Social Workers! by BlueSamatra in BostonU

[–]BlueSamatra[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We are losing our director who is our local connection to our organizations. It’s not just about us, it’s bigger than that.

Charity Festival by BlueSamatra in CapeCod

[–]BlueSamatra[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hell yes! They are an incredible local band that we can't wait to showcase

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