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Council of Student Social Workers

CSSW is an organization devoted to the unique interests of MU social work students. Membership provides opportunities for support, collaboration, leadership, and service.

CSSW hosts many activities that are beneficial for students. Guest speakers from various fields provide insights into their areas. Events are planned each semester to enhance communications between students and faculty. Members also work to better the community with such activities as the United Way Day of Caring and the Voluntary Action Center’s Holiday Food and Gift Drive. CSSW helps inform local youth about the profession and assists with various School-sponsored functions.

Membership is open to all undergraduate and graduate students in the School. A membership fee of $2.50 each semester helps to fund events and activities. Contact the Student Services Coordinator for more information.

Current CSSW officers:
President: Melissa Martin
Vice President: Anne Cotter
Secretary: Ashleigh Cox
Treasurer: Erin Mooney
Historian: Jordan Petrek    

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Phi Alpha Honor Society

Phi Alph Honor Society is a national honor society for students seeking social work degrees. Its purpose is to create close bonds among social work students, promote humanitarian goals and ideas, foster high standards of scholarship, and aid in preparedness for professional social work roles.

Students are invited to join Phi Alpha based on their eligibility. Undergraduate students must have junior-standing in the School, have completed 9 hours of required social work classes with a GPA of 3.5, and have achieved an overall GPA of 3.0 to be eligible. Graduate students must have completed a minimum of one term of course work, have full-time status (or the entire first-year of course work if part-time), and have achieved a GPA of 3.75 to be eligible.

A lifelong commitment to excellence, recognition for academic excellence, camaraderie, and support are natural outcomes of Phi Alpha membership. An initiation fee of $8.00 is required by the National Society, and a $32.00 fee is required by the local chapter to support the Phi Alpha Honor Society gold medallion presented to all eligible members at graduation. Contact the Student Services Coordinator for more information.

Click here to download a form to document your required volunteer hours.
Click here to download the Phi Alpha constitution and by-laws.

Current Phi Alpha officers:
President: William Morgan
Vice President: Marian Trattner
Secretary: Corney Banks
Treasurer: Heather Horne
Historian: Amy L. Kelly

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MU Christian Social Work Students

Support the integration of Christian faith and professional social work education and practice in the lives of its members, influencing the profession and church, promoting love and justice in social service and social reform.

Members of MU CSWS work to build community among students in the School of Social Work. An important aspect of the group is the desire for everyone to feel comfortable participating and discussing topics of faith and practice at meetings. “Everyone” includes all worldviews. Activities provide opportunities for networking with practicing social workers and serving the School and community.

Website: http://students.missouri.edu/~cswa/

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MAA True Tigers and the SSW Alumni Organization

The Mizzou Alumni Association (MAA) proudly supports the best interests and traditions of Missouri’s flagship university. Lifelong relationships are the foundation of its support. These relationships are enhanced through advocacy, communication, and volunteerism.

A division of the MAA, the SSW Alumni Organization (SSWAO) supports the School and actively assists in furthering its mission of develolping leadership for social and economic justice. Membership dues help support student scholarships, newsletters, awards, and activities. Representatives from each student body serve on the SSWAO Board of Directors.

Students are encouraged to join the MAA as True Tigers and begin their lifelong relationships with MU. MAA membership automatically entitles students to membership in the SSWAO. True Tigers receive many benefits including opportunities to develop relationships with alumni. In addition, the Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board (AASB) directs True Tiger activities and offers many leadership experiences.

Students receive a discount for annual membership for just $20.00 per year (half the regular rate). This comes with a free membership kit (worth $20.00 alone) as well as numerous other benefits. These dues directly benefit the School and its mission. Be a True Tiger - Join today!

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