The Student Organization

General Information

The Student Organization serves as the umbrella organization for the student sub-organizations, concentration committees, and representatives to various school-wide committees. It provides and approves funding for these sub-organization and concentration committee activities; sponsors individual students to attend social work related conferences; and provides funding for school-wide activities such as guest speakers and special events.

Student Organization is composed of all matriculated students at the School of Social Work. Those students who choose to be active in Student Organization may serve as officers and/or members of Student Organization (the umbrella organization), the sub-organizations, concentration committees, or other various school-wide committees. The level of student involvement and the strength of its active members generally determine the agenda for the year.

The Student Organization serves as the channel through which students voice their concerns. Students are encouraged to bring issues to the meetings where they may: a) be given clarification through discussion with other students or the dean, b) be directed to a pre-existing committee appropriate for handling the concern, and/or c) formulate an alternative action plan to solve the issue. Student Organization is recognized by the faculty and administration as the voice of the student body and an appropriate channel for communication and change.