School of Social Work

Student Social Work Association

Student Social Work Association
121 Bellerive Hall
One University Blvd.
University of Missouri - St. Louis
St. Louis, MO 63121-4499

Faculty Sponsor -- Linda Wells-Glover (wellsgloverl@umsl.edu) or 516-6371

Mission Statement
The goal of the Student Social Work Association is:

To promote Social Work standards.
To facilitate an interaction between the students, faculty and University administrations.
To present a positive image for Social Work in the Community.

Membership
Membership in the Student Social Work Association (SSWA) is open to all Social Work majors, as well as other University of Missouri-St. Louis students. Members should have an interest in promoting university activities and SSWA activities that will enhance student education, personal growth and community involvement.

Officers serve one year beginning in June

President

Responsible for meetings and agenda
Appoints committees
Maintains records
Represents association at UM-functions

Vice President

Acts in absence of President
Coordinates communication
Responsible for Student Activities Mailbox

Treasurer

Maintains records and reports financial status of SSWA
Submits billing to Student Activities Office

Secretary

Maintains and distributes minutes of meetings
Maintains e-mail

SGA Representative

Attends SGA meetings
Acts as Liaison
Organize and implement events
Submit reports at regular SSWA meetings

Communication

Posting events on e-mail and/or MyGateway
Maintain SSWA bulletin board
Design, publish and distribute flyers to inform campus community of events

Community Outreach

Communicate with other college Social Work associations
Plan a service event that will benefit the larger community
Create awareness among students of issues that will affect them as social work professionals

Faculty/Student Relations

Communicate with faculty members concerning events sponsored by SSWA
Encourage faculty involvement and social relations with students.

SSWA Meetings

Meetings of the SSWA will take place in the Chapel Classroom in Bellerive Hall on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:15 pm.

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