Mission Statement: The Black Student Social Work Alliance (BSWSA) is a student organization aimed at putting NASW values into action. We strive to support the educational development of Black social work students across both undergraduate and graduate levels while promoting their academic, social, and psychological growth through connections with peers, campus resources, and their communities. Our overall goal is to foster a sense of belonging and increase engagement among students residing on and around campus, as well as those attending online.

Faculty Advisor: Elisha Tones [email protected] and Tiara Okoruwa [email protected]

Mission Statement: The Gerontology Organization (GO) aims to create opportunities for students interested in learning about, serving, and working with older adults to network with like-minded students across UTA and to develop their professional portfolio. Together we aim to create an Age Friendly UTA campus! 

Faculty Advisor: Kathy Lee [email protected]
President: Soeung Jang  [email protected]

Mission Statement: The purpose of Phi Alpha is to provide a closer bond among students of Social Work and promote humanitarian goals and ideals.

Faculty Advisor: Kelli Rodgers   [email protected]
President: Robenette Portis    [email protected]
 

Mission Statement:  The Mission of the Queer Social Work Association (TQSWA) is to further advocate for LGBTQ+ equality, equity, and inclusion, as well as to diminish the existence of social injustice experienced by the LGBTQ+ community at micro, macro, and mezzo systems.

President: Katie Pham [email protected]

Mission Statement: The Social Work Council’s (SWC) goal is to connect UTA's social work students (undergraduate, graduate and PhD) to their campus. Members of this amazing organization get to represent their school, be active in their field of study and gain some great experience for their futures as social workers! The only qualification that is required to be a part of this organization is the desire to make a difference in the community around you! The SWC team looks forward to working with you! We hope that you join us in making a difference around campus and in our community. 

Faculty Advisor: Scott Ryan ([email protected]) and Stephanie Bonilla ([email protected])
President: Hope Padilla [email protected]

Mission Statement: The purpose of “Social Workers for Children and Families” is to:

• Bring together social work students that have a passion for helping children and families in their current and/or future careers.
• To establish and grow long-term personal and professional relationships between social work students and graduates of the University of Texas at Arlington’s School of Social Work.
• To support and encourage aspiring and practicing child and family social workers to maintain high educational and professional standards. 

Faculty Advisor: Hui Huang [email protected]
President: Heather Parker [email protected]

Mission Statement: The Student Association for Macro Social Work (SAMSW) provides academic advocacy, peer support, and professional development and networking opportunities for students interested in macro social work.  

Faculty Advisor: Dianna Jones [email protected]
President: Tiffany McDonald [email protected]  Interim President:  Christina Caldwell [email protected]

Mission Statement: The purpose of Students for Global Change is to promote international understanding, education, and research for students at UT Arlington. This organization seeks to unite undergraduates and graduates to engage with international social issues.

Faculty Advisor: Eusebuis Small [email protected]
President: Damone Wisdom [email protected]
 

Mission Statement: Our Mission is to raise awareness, empower students to educate, and foster a supportive community dedicated to enhancing survivor empathy and bystander efficacy. Ultimately, promoting trauma-informed practices for safer outcomes in the face of interpersonal violence. 

Faculty Advisor: Karla Arenas-Itotia [email protected]
President: Erica Martinez-Savilla [email protected]