Community Engagement

The School of Social Work’s core values include equality and social justice. We foster an environment that encourages everyone to flourish through mutual respect, understanding, and trust.

The following examples demonstrate the School’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Anti-Sexual Violence Statement

The UNC Charlotte School of Social Work expresses our strong solidarity with survivors of all forms of sexual violence, including molestation, harassment, sexual assault, and rape, and supports efforts to hold those who perpetrate sexual violence accountable for their actions. Members of the UNC Charlotte School of Social Work unanimously approved an anti-sexual violence statement which can be viewed in it’s entirety.

Clubs and Organizations

Advocates for Change

Advocates for Change is a student-led, student organization, comprised of MSW students and individuals across disciplines who are committed to providing services to the UNC Charlotte campus and community. The goal of Advocates for Change is to enhance the well-being of oppressed and vulnerable populations through advocacy, human services delivery, and research.

Bachelor of Social Work Club

The UNC Charlotte Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Club is a chartered campus organization open to all undergraduates. The BSW Club promotes the social work profession by providing an opportunity to connect, collaborate, engage in community service projects, and participate in continuing education activities.

Graduate Social Work Association

The Graduate Social Work Association (GSWA) is a student organization that supports MSW students and beyond, acting as a liaison and advocacy group. In support of the NASW Code of Ethics, GSWA promotes the well-being of local and global communities through outreach, volunteerism, and the use of media to bring awareness to cultural and ethnic diversity. GSWA holds a special focus on empowering individuals who are vulnerable, disenfranchised, oppressed, or living in poverty.

Phi Alpha

Phi Alpha is an academic honor society that supports both undergraduate and graduate social work students, promoting social justice for all people by meeting humanitarian ideals. Nu Theta, the UNC Charlotte chapter, recognizes individuals who achieve scholarly excellence in their social work education. Membership eligibility requires academic achievement, leadership, and dedication to the social work profession. Undergraduate students with junior or senior status must have an overall GPA of 3.4 or greater. They must complete a minimum of 6 semester hours in the BSW program and have a GPA of 3.4 in social work courses. Graduate students must have completed at least 12 semester hours in the MSW program and achieved a GPA of 3.8 or above.

Community and Partner Engagement

The School of Social Work promotes community and partner engagement through a variety of activities and initiatives that include and support community stakeholders.

Community Advisory Board

The Community Advisory Board (CAB) of the UNC Charlotte School of Social Work strives to be representative of the region in its membership and to find new and creative ways to enhance the social work programs at UNC Charlotte. The CAB works to broaden and strengthen relationships across the region with the private, public and non-profits sectors in furtherance of the School of Social Work’s mission to prepare future social work professionals. For more information, please click here. Field Advisory Board

The Field Advisory Board (FAB) of the UNC Charlotte School of Social Work supports a high quality field education program by providing feedback on curriculum updates, student field placement, and community networking. The board is comprised of social work undergraduate and graduate students, field education faculty, and community field instructors.

Faculty Profiles

Our faculty members are involved in diverse community-engaged projects through their research, teaching, practice, service, and advocacy. These efforts align with the mission and vision of the School of Social Work and our commitment to the profession. For additional details, please view the faculty pages here.

Race and Social Equity Academy

The Race and Social Equity Academy (RASE) fosters the scholarship of practice and research focused on advancing racial and social parities within the community. Along with empirical scholarship, race dialogue is supported through intellectual discourse, bringing together thought leaders in our community representing a variety of perspectives on race and social equity matters. For more information, please click here.

* Offered in support of the School of Social Work’s mission statement, which is responsive to the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)’s accreditation requirements.