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SOCIAL WORK IN ACTION


OUR MISSION

The mission of the Social Work Student Alliance is to advocate for the students of Temple University Harrisburg´s School of Social Work 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.


  • Download mswordSWSA Bylaws (Revised 2009)
    56 K | 3/12/2010
  • Download mswordSWSA Constitution
    This is the original SWSA Constitution and is currently being revised by the 2009-2010 Alliance Team.
    26 K | 3/12/2010
  • Download mswordAlliance Proposal
    Historical document - this is the original proposal to TUH by a group of students to form the Alliance
    116.5 K | 3/12/2010

ALERTs

The Alliance provides up-to-date information about many topics relevant to social work and the MSW program at TUH. Some of these items include: current political issues, career/internship opportunities, workshops and seminars, Alliance events, helpful hints navigating the TUH website, and financial aid information, to name just a few.

To join the SWSA ALERT listserv, send your request to: alliance@temple.edu.

Contact Us

Social Work Student Alliance
Temple University Harrisburg
234 Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17101

alliance@temple.edu


2011-2012 Leadership Team

Facilitators: Amanda Yagel tuc45970@temple.edu & Nelly Smith tuc56778@temple.edu

Outreach Coordinator: Ilecia Buckner ileciahorton@yahoo.com

Event Planners: Melanie Drewenck tud21523@temple.edu Vincent Jones jonesv@mail.com & Beth Gaul tud17345@temple.edu

Student Consultant: Emily Gingrich tuc74184@temple.edu

Resource Specialist: Holly Hartman tuc69362@temple.edu

Dubois Cohort Liason: Patricia Clouser tuc25779@temple.edu