School of Social Work

BSWSO



BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK STUDENT ORGANIZATION


 NEW 2012 Executive Board!
Title Name Email Address
President Melissa Popa popam@mail.gvsu.edu
Vice President Frank Tavares tavaresf@mail.gvsu.edu
Secretary Danielle Handler handlerd@mail.gvsu.edu
Treasurer Christie Bolter bolterc@mail.gvsu.edu
Fundraising Chair Kimber Wager wagerki@mail.gvsu.edu
Public Relations Chair Taylor Krohn krohnt@mail.gvsu.edu
Auxiliary Chair Britta Cieslak britta.cieslak@gmail.com
Auxiliary Chair Bryenna Richards brierich7@gmail.com
Auxiliary Chair Sarah Breimayer breimasa@mail.gvsu.edu
Faculty Advisor Cray Mulder muldecra@gvsu.edu
Faculty Advisor Robin Smith-Colton smithr@gvsu.edu



 

Mission Statement
Our purpose of the group shall be to establish a formal organization where Bachelor of Social Work students at Grand Valley State University can meet to:



  • Discuss issues of mutual concern
  • Enrich professional identity 
  • Provide advocacy for BSW students
  • Become a viable source for GVSU
  • Increase positive recognition of GVSU in the surrounding area 
  • Enhance organizational skills through participation in group process 
  • Encourage awareness of the various social issues that impact our profession and communities.       

Membership

BSW students interested in becoming a member of the student organization are expected to participate in organization discussion though meeting attendance, email correspondence, volunteer and social events, and contribute $5.00 in dues each semester.  If you have any questions in regard to dues, please contact Katrina Miller, BSWSO treasurer.

BSWSO Activities

The organization is committed to providing both volunteer opportunities as well as social activities for all social work students to participate in.  There is an array of possibilities for us and if you have any ideas please let the officers know.