AISW Student Organization

An association of graduate and undergraduate students who share an interest in American Indian issues and concerns. Its primary focus is to enhance the success rate of American Indian students in the School of Social Work by identifying and building upon the individual student's strengths, and strength's of the School of Social Work community thus fostering mutual support among students, faculty and the University community. Activities include monthly meetings and social gatherings, fundraisers, collaborating with other student organizations to promote cultural awareness, enhance cross cultural understanding, and provide opportunities and linkages for community service-oriented activities. Open to any Social Work student.

Advisor:
Edwin Gonzalez-Santin
602-496-0101

Hispanic Task Force

Part of the National Association of Social Workers Hispanic Task Force, this organization offers opportunities for community-student mentoring, discussion on topics of diversity, and community speakers. It also serves as a support group for Hispanic students, Comunidad Latina. Open to all Social Work Students.

Advisor:
Flavio Marsiglia
602-496-0700

Ph.D. Student Organization

Seeks to promote Ph.D. students' interests in the School of Social Work governance and functioning, provides a forum for discussion of issues relating to being a doctoral student, and offers opportunities for student-to-student support. Open to all Social Work Ph.D. students

Advisor:
Bob Moroney
602-496-0085

Phi Alpha Honor Society

Phi Alpha, Theta Tau Chapter, isi the National Honor Society for ASU Social Work students.  Through membership, students have the opporptunity to learn more about the profession, get involved with humanitarian activities, and explore career choice for the future through networking with social workers in the community.

Last year, our club had the honor of sponsoring the Applied Project Poster Session at West campus as well as conducting the Induction Ceremony for students who joined the Phi Alpha Honor Society during the academic year 2008-2009.  This year will be an exciting new adventure for Phi Alpha with fresh ideas and creativity.  We will have many opporptunities for service projects, networking, and boundless areas to explore.

Members receive a certificate of membership and have the opportunity to purchase a medallion and honor chords to wear during graduation.

Social Work students who have met the following qualifications  are invited to become a Phi Alpha member:
Undergraduate Student Qualifications (BSW):

    * Declared Social Work as a Major
    * Achieved Sophomore Status
    * Completed 9 semester hours of required social work courses
    * Achieved a GPA of 3.50 in required social work courses

Graduate Student Qualifications (MSW):

    * Completed one semester of course work with a minimum of 9 semester hours of social work courses
    * Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.75

History of Phi Alpha

Phi Alpha was established in 1962. The purposes of the Honor Society, as stated in its brochure, are to "provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideals." Further, 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." At present, there are over 243 chapters of the Honor Society in schools around the country, including the established chapter at A.S.U.

Click here to download the Phi Alpha National Honor Society Membership Application
Deadline for Membership March 1

If you have any questions, please email:
President: Biance Mera, bmera@asu.edu
Vice-President: Stephanie Richardson, stephanie.richardson@asu.edu
Secretary:
Treasurer: Kate AMcCausland, katherine.maccausland@asu.edu (kmccaus@asu.edu)
Liaison: Michele Branciforte, mbrancif@asu.edu

Faculty Advisor:
Barbara Klimek, PhD, MSW  Barbara.Klimek@asu.edu
602-496-0070 (Downtown) or 602-543-6696 (West)

Social Work Student Organization (SWSO): Downtown Phoenix Campus

The Social Work Student Organization is composed of elected representatives from the Downtown Phoenix Campus' BSW and MSW programs. Elections occur each fall semester for the academic year. The Social Work Student Organization promotes student activities and interests, and represents student issues to the school's administration and faculty. Examples of student sponsored activities include: coordination of student activities, including meetings of the student body, social events, and civic engagement activities; representation on the School's Faculty Council and Program Committees; collaboration with representatives of the Tucson Component Student Council regarding mutual interests and issues; coordination of selected activities with related student groups (e.g., Phi Alpha Honor Society, American Indian Social Work Student Organization, Hispanic Task Force, and Tucson Component Student Council); and other activities as determined by the group. Members of other social work student organizations, including Phi Alpha Honor Society, American Indian Social Work Student Organization, and Hispanic Task Force are also eligible to serve as representatives and active members in the Social Work Student Organization.

Student Representatives (Fall 2009/Spring 2010):

BSW Pre-Professional Representatives:

• Aida Adair (Aida.Adair@asu.edu)
• Caressa Kruth (ckruth@asu.edu)

BSW Professional Representatives:

• Alicia Hammer (alhammer@asu.edu)
• Katrina Ward (Katrina.Ward@asu.edu)

MSW Foundation Representatives:

• Terrell Bivins (tbivins@asu.edu)
• Nicole Ann-Marie Bruno (nicole.bruno@asu.edu)

MSW Concentration Representatives:

• Monica Kelly, ADP (Monica.J.Kelly@asu.edu)
• Amanda Kvavle, PAC (akvavle@asu.edu)

Advisor:
Teri Kennedy, PhD, MSW, LCSW terikennedy@asu.edu

Student Affairs:
Dora V. Tompkins, dora@asu.edu, Coordinator for Student Development and Activities

Web Resources:
www.dpc.asu.edu/downtown-student-life

Student Representative Volunteer Form
Student Organization Constitution

Tucson Component Student Council

The student council is composed of elected representatives from both the Tucson Component's BSW and MSW programs. Elections occur in the fall semester. The student council is responsible for promoting student interests and representing student issues to the school's administration and faculty. Examples of student sponsored activities: Spring graduation ceremony in Tucson, spring speaker series in conjunction with the Field Education Office, and various fund raising events throughout the academic year.

Advisor: 

Josefina Ahumada, LCSW  

Student Social Work Organization (SSWO): West Campus

Advisor:

Saundra Ealy, MSW  Saundra.Ealy@asu.edu