Social Work Association (SWA)
The Social Work Association is a student organization, not only
comprised of program students, but all who wish to be a part of the
group. The SWA has participated in several charitable events, including
the MS Walk, NASW Conference, canned food drives, acquired social
work guest speakers and they have also assisted other groups, such
as PRIDE.
SWA Positions
- Chairperson
Plans and conducts meetings, acts as a liaison
between the institution and association
as dictated by SWA, calls meetings, and is a non-voting member.
- Vice-Chairperson
Assumes responsibility of the
chairperson in the event of his or her absence,
aids the chairperson in planning and conducting
meetings, and is a voting member.
- Secretary
Takes
attendance at meetings, helps with the clerical
duties of the association, and is responsible
for sending information to members.
- Treasurer
Records expenditures, reports
the financial status of the association,
and handles the funds of the association.
- Faculty
Representative
Attends regularly
scheduled Social Work program faculty meetings,
brings concerns and feedback
to said meetings, and reports
to SWA content and process of said meeting.
Benefits of SWA Involvement
- Able to mingle with other social work students
- Receive and give
insight on the social work program
- Personally
promoting social work
- Obtain knowledge of the
surrounding community on issues that need to
be addressed
- It’s great experience to build on
- Looks good on a resume
- Builds skills and experience needed
for your future
Sign Me Up!
- Fill out a simple application
- Attend one meeting per semester
