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Jul 2014
Bonnie J. Smith, professor and department head for the Human Services Department at Greenville Technical College and chair of the International Education program at the college, has been appointed to fill a seat on the board of the South Carolina chapter of the National Association of Social Workers representing 10 counties of the Western Unit. Smith earned a bachelor?s degree at Furman University, a Master of Social Work degree from University of South Carolina, and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership: Higher Education Administration from Clemson University. She has served as department head for the Human Services Department at Greenville Technical College since 2008. Prior positions include instructor at Limestone College and program director for the Smith House Independent Living Program. The Human Services department enrolls approximately 250 students, preparing them for client service positions in the human services arena. The program is of interest to those who wish to provide direct (non-medical) care or to those who want an Associate of Science degree, which provides a foundation for counseling, social work, psychology, or public agency administration. A major component of the associate degree program in Human Services is the field placement requirement. Students work at an agency during the last two semesters before graduation for a total of 125 hours. This placement is a chance for the student to see some of the opportunities available, and the agency provides feedback on areas in which the student can improve.