Student-led Organizations
At the UT College of Social Work, student-led organizations play a vital role in enhancing our students’ academic and social experiences. These organizations provide a platform for our students to connect, collaborate, and engage in meaningful activities that align with their passions for social justice and community service.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your resume, make lifelong friends, or contribute to impactful projects, our student organizations offer a wide variety of opportunities to enrich your journey in social work.
Get Involved!
The Bachelor’s Social Work Organization (BSWO)
Join the BSWO to connect with other future social workers who are earning their BSSW degrees.
Coalition of Black Social Workers (CBSW)
Founded to increase diversity within the college, the CBSW works toward social justice in the profession.
The Master’s Social Work Organization (MSWO)
Connect with other graduate students and grow your professional network by joining the MSWO.
Phi Alpha Honor Society
The purpose of Phi Alpha Honor Society is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideals.
Officer Contact Information
BSWO
Primary Contact:
Gina Middleton
[email protected]
Co-Advisor:
Robert Mindrup
[email protected]
President:
Vallee Vanover
[email protected]
MSWO
Primary Contact:
Rachel Ross
[email protected]
Co-Advisors:
Jenna Smith [email protected]
Jessica Cameron
[email protected]
President:
Makenzie Welch [email protected]
Social Work PhD Student Organization
Primary Contact:
Katie Banks
[email protected]
President:
Melissa Newman
[email protected]
Phi Alpha Honor Society
Primary Contact:
Brittany Adams
[email protected]
Co-Advisor:
Alicia Hirt
[email protected]
President:
Kattina Bryant
[email protected]
Coalition of Black Social Workers
Primary Contact:
Andrea Joseph McCatty
[email protected]
Co-Advisor:
Dashawna Fussell-Ware
[email protected]
President:
Shanicqua Richardson
[email protected]
Student Ambassadors
Primary Contact:
Knoxville
Macy Etter
[email protected]
Nashville
Amber Mitchell-Spencer
[email protected]
President:
Emily Giacini [email protected]
Registered student organizations operate independently of the University of Tennessee, with some receiving guidance and support from university departments. The university encourages student organizations to promote civil and social awareness, but it does not endorse their activities or viewpoints. To view a full list of registered organizations, visit VOLink.