Organizations and Clubs

The Chi Eta Chapter of the Phi Alpha Honor Society at Salisbury University promotes high academic achievement within the School of Social Work. We support superior educational and ethical standards among our social work students. Membership is open to both undergraduate and graduate social work students who meet the established scholarship qualifications. Students ranking in the top 35% of their program (BASW or MSW) and having completed 37.5% of the program requirements, including nine social work credits are eligible to apply. Qualifying students will be invited to apply in the fall and spring semesters. Members are expected to attend the induction ceremony and two (2) meetings and/or participate in two (2) activities during the academic year. For additional information including the benefits of joining the Phi Alpha Honor Society, please visit the Phi Alpha Honor Society website.

Members of the Social Work Student Association take an active role in the leadership of the organization. They work to develop effective and meaningful service and fund-raising activities that benefit the larger community. It's not all work though! Members also find time to participate in fun activities to help foster a strong connection among students. Be on the lookout for announcements in your University email! The advisor is Ms. Eileen Gilheany ( epgilheany@salisbury.edu).

The purpose of the Asian Student Social Workers (ASSW) is to promote networking and connection amongst social work students and social workers of API backgrounds. ASSW also serves to raise awareness of the social and community-related issues facing Asian Americans. In addition, ASSW serves as a safe space for API social work students to build community with each other.
Contact
Email: Dr. Sook Hyun Kim ( shkim@salisbury.edu)
Twitter: @AsianWorkers
Website: Asian Student Social Workers

Social Workers for Racial Justice is a club founded and led by Salisbury University social work students to educate, elevate, and empower the community in a safe and inclusive space. The club mission is to dismantle systemic racism and white supremacy by facilitating anti-racist conversations that address the reality of race-related stigma. Through advocating for justice for Black, Indigenous and People of Color, the club members work towards developing a campus and community that embraces diversity and encourages change.
Contact
Email: su.justiceclub@gmail.com
Instagram:  @su_justice_club
Twitter: @su_justice_club
Facebook: Social Workers for Racial Justice (su.justice.club)
Website: Social Workers for Racial Justice Website

Purpose

The NIA Mentoring Initiative is focused on increasing the success and retention of students of color within SUSSW by providing a forum for exploring and sharing their unique college experiences. Furthermore, the initiative provides social support and promotes professional development among participants. The title NIA comes from the 5th principle of Kwanzaa which means Purpose. We focus our collective work on building and developing community and professionalism.

NIA Guiding Quote

“If you have a purpose in which you can believe, there is no end to the things you can accomplish.”
~Marian Anderson (Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient)

Contact

Email: Allessia P. Owens-King, PhD., LMSW- Clinical (Michigan), Initiative Advisor ( apowens@salisbury.edu)

First-year students interested in making a difference in their community and world are encouraged to join Salisbury University’s Social Justice Living Learning Community (LLC) to meet other students who share this commitment to creating a safer, more just world.

Learn More about the Social Justice LLC