University of New England

The School of Social Work has both student and alumni organizations. Click on the links below for more information:

M.S.W Student Organization

M.S.W. Student Organization

The M.S.W. Student Organization (S0) is composed of any interested students in the M.S.W. program. SO provides a vehicle for students to participate in the School' of Social Work’s policies, procedures, and structures.

The SO provides a pathway for SSW students to advocate through our voting power in the School of Social Work’s School Meeting (two student votes) or by participating in the various committees within the School of Social Work, or within the University. It is an arena for asserting students' rights. It is an opportunity to access peer energies to enrich learning. It is a place to have fun with one another.

The SO seeks to foster a sense of community through planned programs of interest to students, such as social events, special speakers, and the graduation social events. We welcome and invite faculty to any of our functions.

Why join the School of Social Work Student Organization?

• Promote communication and community among students, faculty and administration in the Social Work Program.
• Enrich your educational experience by providing and allowing for the growth and development of your individual skills and interests.
• Participate actively in matters of social concern and justice.
• Secure and advance student rights and responsibilities.
• Achieve collective goals and provide special needs of individual groups within the student body.
• Networking opportunities
• Have fun and plan your own graduation.

Participation may count as hours toward your Field Practicum as outlined below; as approved by Field Advisor & Field Instructor and written into the Field Contract. Hours may not be "banked:

• Students who participate in a leading role in the Student Organization may count two hours per month for their participation in the monthly SO meeting.
• Students may count four hours per month for their participation on one committee along with attendance at the monthly School Meeting.
• Students may count six hours per month for their participation on two committees in addition to attendance at the monthly School Meeting.
• The maximum nunber of hours per month that students can count in this category is eight hours.

Student Organization Committees

School Meeting
Chair: Martha Wilson
This is the body that includes all faculty and students. All students are welcome to attend.

2006-2007 Student Voting Representatives: Sharon Mitchell & Alexandra Sagov.
Contact Bob Chance in the SSW administrative office for School Meeting times and locations.

Wellness Committee

• Plans campus activities
• Provides information to student body about what is going on in the School of Social Work, Student Organization, and the community.

Student Representatives:

• Shantel Wood - swood5@mail.une.edu
• Tracy Scott - tscott@mail.une.edu
• Leah McDonald - lmcdonald@mail.une.edu

Social Action Committee

• Serves as the hub regarding opportunities to learn about social justice issues, community involvement initiatives, political happenings, and state and community resources.
• Aims to act in accordance with the UNE School of Social Work mission through organized action and community engagement.

Student Representatives: 

• Alexandra Sagov - alexsag44@hotmail.com
• Shantel Wood - swood5@mail.une.edu
• Jessica Perri - jperri@mail.une.edu
• Amy Merrill - amerrill2@mail.une.edu
• Nancy Pitcher - npitcher@mail.une.edu

Alumni Committee

• Continually update the list of alumni
• Develop a way for graduates to share information with each other and stay connected.
• Focus on potential networking opportunities.

Student Representative: 

• Sharon Mitchell - smitchell1@mail.une.edu

Program Assessment Committee
Chair: to be determined

2006-2007 Student Voting Representatives: Alexandra Sagov & Katie Marble
Committee meeting times and location are to be determined.                    

Graduate Student Government
Includes all of the graduate programs at UNE.

2006-2007 SSW Student Representatives: Jessica Perri & Sharon Mitchell.

Contact the Student Representatives for meeting times and location. 

Curriculum Committee
Chair: Stephen Rose
This group is composed of some faculty and students. The Curriculum Committee reviews the SSW curriculum and proposes changes to the curriculum on an ongoing basis.

2006-2007 Student Voting Representatives: Jessica Perri & Alexandra Sagov 

Admissions Committee
Chair: to be determined
This group - composed of some faculty, supportive personnel and students, performs the function of recruiting for the UNE School of Social Work.

2006-2007 Student Voting Representatives: Shantel Wood & Alexandra Sagov. 

Contact Bob Chance in the SSW administrative office for committee mmeting times and location.

Graduation Committee
Plans the celebration held the night before graduation. 

Student Representatives:

• Jessica Perri - jperri@mail.une.edu
• Leah McDonald - lmcdonald@mail.une.edu

Professional Development Committee

• Coordinates what we learn as students with what we will use in our roles as social workers.
• Provides workshops and information regarding professional development opportunities for students in the School of Social Work that may include but are not limited to the following topics:
• APA format
• Finding a job (interviewing,resume writing, cover letters, etc.)
• Information regarding licensure
• Information regarding upcoming conferences and events

Student Representatives:

• Travis Herbert - rherbert@mail.une.edu
• Katie Marble - kmarble@mail.une.edu

Student Organization Meeting Times

When: 4th Wednesday of each month from 12:00-2:00 p.m.

Where: 4th floor conferenceroom, Hersey Hall.

Contact the Student Organization

Student Contacts:

• Alexandra Sagov: alexsag44@hotmail.com 
• Travis Herbert: rherbert@mail.une.edu  

Faculty Advisor:

• Marcia Cohen: mcohen@une.edu