2009-2011 - Benedict College

SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENT 123
CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS IN THE SOCIAL
WORK DEPARTMENT
SOCIAL WORK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Social Work Advisory Committee is composed of two Social Work faculty members, four faculty
members from other disciplines, six professional practitioners, and two students. The Committee
provides important input in such areas as faculty recruitment, curriculum revision, field placement
expansion, summer employment opportunities, and re-accreditation of approved status with the
Council on Social Work Education. This is a College-wide committee that reports to the Senior Vice
President for Academic Affairs.
SOCIAL WORK STUDENT GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
The Committee is composed of two social work faculty members and three students. The faculty
members are selected by social work students. The Committee meets at the request of the
Department Chair when program grievances, made by students, warrant a hearing. Recommendations
for action are made to the Department Chair. The committee addresses grievance concerning grades,
termination from the Program, disagreement with an instructor, and other academic matters. This is
the first level of grievance for a social work major.
SOCIAL WORK CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
The Committee consists of three social work faculty members and four students. The Committee
reviews and evaluates all course outlines and instructional tools and supplemental materials and
makes recommendations to the chair and faculty for curricular modifications and improvements.
SOCIAL WORK STUDENT ORGANIZATION
The Social Work Student Organization provides service to individuals and families in the community.
The Organization is composed of social work students. Its activities include participation in civic and
charitable work, and community development. The Organization contributes to the enrichment of
students by helping them learn and understand social needs, services, and issues. Students also
acquire an understanding and appreciation of social work as a profession.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK SOCIAL WORKERS (NABSW) STUDENT CHAPTER
This is a student chapter of the National Association of Black Social Workers. It provides leadership
opportunities and opportunities for social work students to provide services to the college and the
community.
PHI ALPHA HONOR SOCIETY
The purposes of Phi Alpha Honor Society are to provide a closer bond among students of social work
and promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social
workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and
achievement in social work.