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The School of Social Work is one of six units housed within the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human DynamicsSchool of Education (SOE). The Director of the School of Social Work reports to the Dean of the CollegeSchool, and the faculty of the School of Social Work are also faculty in the CollegeSchool. Some of the services utilized by undergraduate students are provided centrally by the College SOE or the University. For other aspects of the undergraduate experience, faculty and staff within the School of Social Work are the primary resources. The Social Work faculty and professional staff are responsible for the development, delivery, and continuous evaluation of the B.S.S.W. curriculum.
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About our Location. The main office of the School of Social Work is located in Suite 244 on the second floor of White Hall in the Falk Complex. During the academic year, offices are open from 8:30am until 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Contact information for individual faculty may be easily located through the University’s Online Directory.
The Falk Complex consists of two buildings, White Hall and MacNaughton Hall. White Hall has five floors and MacNaughton Hall has four floors; however, floors one and two of the buildings connect seamlessly. White Hall is named for Ernest I. White, a lawyer who served as president of The Post-Standard. A 1997 expansion project included renovations to White Hall as part of the $12.5 million budget when MacNaughton Hall was added to the north. White Hall’s campus location is north of the Carrier Dome, west of Heroy Geology Building and south of Crouse College. Made of reinforced concrete with brick facing and limestone trim, it was begun by architect Lorimer Rich and Associates, and completed by King & King Architects.
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Faculty and professional staff of the School of Social Work are here to support you! Visit the Falk College School of Social Work Online Directory for a current listing of staff and their contact information.
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Prepare undergraduate students for competent, effective and evidence-based generalist practice that builds on and recognizes strengths and vulnerabilities of individuals, families, groups and communities;
Prepare undergraduate students to work effectively in increasingly complex culturally, linguistically, racially, socially, ability, and gender diverse communities;
Prepare undergraduate students to be life-long learners, including those who go on to further graduate education;
Enhance the well-being of individuals, families and communities through a vibrant and innovative generalist field education program;
Advance social work knowledge through research, scholarship and evaluation of interventions and policies that strengthen social work practice, address human need and promote social and economic justice;
Enrich the intellectual climate of the School , College and University.
Strengthen agencies and advance social and economic justice through membership on the boards of directors, engagement in policy advocacy, involvement and leadership in professional organizations and other forms of faculty service.
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Academic advising is a shared responsibility between the student and the advisor. Although students are expected to take responsibility in managing their academic paths, the social work academic advisor provides the consultation and guidance necessary to foster students’ professional development. The School of Social Work uses faculty, professional staff, and student peer advisors for advising. They can provide important information and assistance to you throughout your undergraduate study.
First-Year Advising by SOE Student Services
Incoming B.S.S.W. students are registered and advised by the School of Education Office of Academic and Student Services, Suite 150 Huntington Hall, Syracuse, NY 13244.
Social Work Academic Advisors
Each B.S.S.W. student is assigned an advisor from among social work faculty and professional staff. Social work advisors Office of Academic and Student Services in the School of Education. Student Your advisor will help you formulate your academic and career interests, connect you with University and community resources to develop those interests, and help clarify the direction of your study. Advising centers on your involvement with the B.S.S.W. degree program. Advisors will help you evaluate your progress and provide information regarding careers. You will also be assigned a social work faculty mentor. As you prepare for graduation and consider employment or graduate study, your social work faculty advisor will mentor can help you explore alternatives and can support applications for employment and graduate study with appropriate letters of reference.
You are responsible for seeking the advice and consultation of your social work academic advisors advisor when you are having academic problems. The flowchart below depicts the process of problem-solving in advising.
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On rare occasions, it may be necessary for a student to seek a change in a social work academic advisor. Requests for such changes should be made through the B.S.S.W. Program Director.
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The School of Social Work uses the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (67th ed.) to guide all written work and specifically to dictate the proper citation format. Unless otherwise specified, all courses will expect you to follow APA style in your written work. This document will show you proper way to cite a quotation or passage taken directly from another source. It will show you how to credit those who originated ideas that you have paraphrased and re-used. It will even show you how to cite an idea that a friend or colleague gave you in conversation! It includes both how to show these sources correctly in the body of the paper (text citations) and how all References should appear at the end of the paper. It’s a little tedious, but you will soon master the details and be able to proof your own papers and to help your friends! While the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.) is available for purchase both online and at the SU Bookstore, there are also a number of free online resources that can assist you. See the APA Citation Guide provided by the SU Library at Citation Guide: APA.
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The School of Education Office of Academic and Student Services will monitor the progress of students on College Probation, and students will be notified by the Assistant Dean of Student Services office of any special requirements, restrictions, or other action that may be imposed.
Classroom Visitors (Appendix G)
The School of Social Work has a formal policy about bringing visitors with you to class. This is because client cases are sometimes discussed in class or students may disclose sensitive information about themselves. The text of the policy is located in Appendix C of this handbook.
Summer School
Any social work student may take Summer Sessions courses, however, it is recommended that a student talk with his or her social work faculty/staff academic advisor during the spring semester prior to a summer enrollment to be certain the course(s) the student wishes to take will apply toward degree requirements. If a student wishes to take courses at another college or university, the courses must be approved by the Director of the Social Work Undergraduate Program and the Associate Dean of Student Services, prior to taking them. (This is to ensure that a course will successfully transfer back to fulfill a program requirement here.)
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If, for some reason it becomes necessary for you to withdraw from school during a semester or take a leave of absence, you must submit a "Withdrawal/Leave of Absence Form." Leave of Absences are available online or the university’s Office of Student Affairs, 306 Steele Hall. Conditions governing such a leave are outlined on the official form.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid decisions are made when you enter the University as a first-year or transfer student and are re-evaluated with you regularly during your study. About 70% of entering first-year and transfer students receive financial aid. Each student receiving financial aid has a designated financial aid counselor from the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid whose responsibility it is to work with the student concerning financial aid. You should discuss any questions with your financial aid counselor or a representative of the Financial Aid Office.
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Other graduation honors include University Marshall, Class Marshall, and University Scholar. Selection is based on academic standing, campus involvement, and community service, and each has a specific nomination/selection process.
Graduate School Inquiries
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The Student SUccess Initiative (SSUI) offers a unique opportunity for selected undergraduate students to immerse themselves in an intensive academic climate during the summer sessions that lead to better grades, increased self-satisfaction, and renewed academic focus. Enrollment in SSUI is limited, and eligibility is determined by SSUI in the Spring semester. For more information, contact your advisor, the Director of the Undergraduate Program, SOE Student Services, or the SSUI office at 111 Waverly Avenue.
Minors
Undergraduate social work students can choose to combine their major with minor areas of study. Popular minors among social work students include Psychology, Child and Family Studies, Health and Wellness, Public Health, African American Studies, Gerontology, and Policy Studies. A complete listing of minors can be found on the University website:
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University 100 (U100) is a group of Syracuse University student ambassadors who represent our diverse community and share their love of Orange through campus tours and networking events. University 100 is named to recognize its role and honorary stature within the University. And as the name suggests, there are approximately 100 students in the organization annually who reflect the diversity of the University. U100 members represent each college and many geographic and ethnic backgrounds. Applications are available online in the Spring semester or from the Office of Admissions, Crouse Hinds Hall.
Remembrance Scholarship
The Remembrance Scholarship annually recognizes 35 outstanding seniors in memory of the 35 Syracuse University students who died in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Candidates for the Scholarship must apply during the Spring of their junior year and demonstrate academic excellence, campus involvement, and commitment to the larger community. Personal essays regarding the terrorist attack are required for consideration along with an application that is available from the Office of Admissions, Crouse Hinds Hall.
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The Phi Alpha Honor Society is a national social work honors organization, fully accredited by the Association of College Honors Societies (ACHS). Please see Appendix B to learn more about the Zeta Gamma chapter of Phi Alpha here at Syracuse University.
Social Workers United
Social Workers United (SWU) is the social work student organization developed by and for our undergraduate and graduate students to encourage broader acquaintances among social work students, to discuss academic and career interests, and as a channel for student participation within the School.
In previous years, the student organization has conducted fund-raising activities to support special service projects needed in the community. The organization has also sponsored distinguished guest speakers and career seminars. The extent to which SWU can accomplish its goals depends upon the level of interest and participation of the students themselves. Currently, all members are graduate students, and we are looking forward to reinvigorating the undergraduate component of the organization. Faculty sponsors include: Ken Marfilius, Teaching Professor, Jennifer Genovese, MSW Program Director, and Kristin Esposito, Field Placement Coordinator.
SOE Peer Advising Program
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Volunteering
Groups and Activities
Join a fraternity or sorority, connect with your culture, get out into nature, write for a student-run publication, or fight to protect human or animal rights. With over 300 student organizations, you'll find something that will pique an interest. Not sure where to start? The Office of Student Engagement is your gateway to social activities, programs, and events that not only fill up your calendar, but also enhance your education.
Shaw Center for Public and Community Service
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The Office of Engagement Programs assists student organizations, fraternities and sororities, and other student groups with connecting with local nonprofit agencies for one-time volunteer service projects. For more information or to organize a volunteer project for your group, contact engagesu@syr.edu.
Campus Resources
Numerous campus resources are outlined on the Syracuse University Student Resources Site. The following is only a brief list of available services and resources.
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The Center for Learning and Student Success (CLASS) provides academic support services, including one-on-one tutoring, small-group tutoring and workshops, as well as academic integrity education and training. The Center is located in Room 014 Bird Library (basement level). For more information or to book a tutoring appointment, call 443-2005.
Office of Student Employment Services (HRSES)
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The Barnes Center at the Arch supports and enhances student health and wellness by providing comprehensive and holistic mental health, substance abuse, and sexual assault and relationship violence-related services. Call 315-443-4715 to schedule an appointment. There are no fees for full-time students.
Office of Disability Services
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Appendices
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Beyond academic standards, there are cognitive, emotional and character requirements necessary to complete your course of study and participate fully in all aspects of social work practice. You will be guided in the process of acquiring and strengthening these abilities throughout the B.S.S.W. program, and you will continue this journey as a lifelong learner following your B.S.S.W. degree.
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The School of Social Work policy, with respect to professional conduct and competence, is viewed as part of the ethical responsibility of the faculty to protect potential clients of its graduates from harm. In the field placement, the importance of the student-client relationship supersedes that of classroom performance. Unethical, threatening or otherwise unprofessional conduct will be closely examined. The school retains the right to take academic disciplinary action in accordance with the procedures described in this statement when the student's behavior indicates an inability to effectively communicate, and to develop the type of interpersonal relationships that are required in social work practice, as described in the Field Instruction Manual.
Academic Progress and Professional Behavior Review
The School of Social Work policy for academic progress and professional behavior addresses the professional behavior and ethical conduct of both graduate and undergraduate students. The Academic Progress and Professional Behavior Review Committee of the School of Social Work is responsible for hearings arising from the implementation of School of Social Work policy in this area.
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