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Social Work Student Alliance

The mission of the Social Work Student Alliance is to advocate for the students of Temple University Harrisburg´s School of Social Administration and the populations they serve, fostering positive educational experiences for students by promoting self-determination in the learning process.

The incoming 2008-2009 Leadership Team wishes to thank the outgoing Team for all their service to the MSW students! You´ve left big shoes for us to fill!

Social Work Student Alliance

Public Meetings

The Alliance holds 7 public meetings a year - from 5 to 6pm at an announced TUH location on the second Tuesday of each of the following months: February, March, April, July, September, October, and November.

Facilitated by the Alliance Leadership Team, time is allotted during each meeting for TUH students, alumni and faculty to share announcements or raise issues or concerns regarding TUH or social work related topics. We hope to see you there!

Our Mission

The mission of the Social Work Student Alliance is to advocate for the students of Temple University Harrisburg´s School of Social Administration and the populations they serve, fostering positive educational experiences for students by promoting self-determination in the learning process. Guided by the NASW Code of Ethics, the Alliance honors diversity and is dedicated to social change and social justice, demonstrated through advocacy on behalf of vulnerable populations towards the eradication of oppression.

Our Goals

  • Raise students´ awareness through information sharing/dissemination, educational events, and networking opportunities.
  • Advocate to further the rights of social work students and the populations they serve.
  • Promote the visibility of Temple Harrisburg´s campus and students through community outreach and service efforts.
  • Foster a partnership between students and Temple University administration to ensure that student concerns are heard and addressed.

Contact Us

Social Work Student Alliance
Temple University Harrisburg
234 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101
alliance@temple.edu

2008-09 Leadership Team

NOTE - links to our eddresses will be added shortly. Until then, please cut-n-paste the eddress you need into your email program. Thanks!

Kristina Mellinger - Facilitator
tub09678@temple.edu

Rachel Imboden - Advocacy Coordinator
tua75585@temple.edu

Katie Kopco - Event Planner
katie.kopco@temple.edu

Michael Haron - Student Consultant
tub67043@temple.edu

Terry Drew Karanen - Resource Specialist
tkaranen@temple.edu

Jillian Bair - Outreach Coordinator
Jillian.bair@temple.edu

Ali Izer - Lancaster Cohort Student Liaison
tua74683@temple.edu

2007-08 Leadership

2006-07 Leadership Team

  • Nikki Bricker - Facilitator
  • Karin Heimel-Heck - Outreach Coordinator
  • Casey Keene - Advocacy Coordinator
  • Hilary Hoover - Student Consultant