IU School of Social Work is headquartered on the IUPUI campus with locations on 8 IU Campuses. The school also has the Department of Labor Studies
Eligibility Criteria
Any MSW student who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to what it means to be a student social worker committed to change.
The student must represent what it means to be a social work ambassador for IUSSW. Through their commitment the student must have tangibly contributed to the school climate, campus activities, engagement in service, fostered and participated in community outreach, given selflessly of themselves through time, talent, treasure, and above all, they must have engaged in these efforts not just as a member but as a servant leader. They must do so while maintaining a 3.0 or above GPA.
Nomination Process
MSW students can self-nominate, nominate a peer, or be nominated by a faculty or staff member. An Awards Committee on each campus will review applications and render a decision based on criteria established for the award. An awards committee may include the campus program director, student services coordinator (if available on a given campus), and full time and associate faculty.
Eligibility Criteria
This annual award is open to a final year MSW student who has consistently demonstrated a commitment to high-quality critical thinking, active curiosity about learning, frequent self-reflection, and dedication to academic excellence.
This student’s quality of work reflects a pursuit of education grounded in the desire to excel as a social worker. The student’s participation in classes and in the IUSSW program enhances the learning and growth of their colleagues.
Nomination Process
MSW students can self-nominate, nominate a peer, or be nominated by a faculty or staff member. An Awards Committee on each campus will review applications and render a decision based on criteria established for the award. An awards committee may include the campus program director, student services coordinator (if available on a given campus), and full time and associate faculty.
Eligibility Criteria
This annual award is open to an MSW student who has shown excellence in a research project through a course or through an independent study arrangement.
This honor is given to a student who has consistently demonstrated a commitment to high-quality research methodology, critical thinking, and dedication to academic excellence. This student’s quality of work reflects a pursuit of education grounded in the desire to excel as a social worker. The student’s participation in classes and in the IUSSW program enhances the learning and growth of their colleagues and instructors.
Nomination Process
MSW students can self-nominate, nominate a peer, or be nominated by a faculty or staff member. An Awards Committee on each campus will review applications and render a decision based on criteria established for the award. An awards committee may include the campus program director, student services coordinator (if available on a given campus), and full time and associate faculty.
Eligibility Criteria
This award is given to an MSW student who has demonstrated, through course work and service work, an unwavering commitment to the process and goal of achieving social, economic, environmental, or racial justice and advancing human rights.
This student has a demonstrative record of impact during their time at the school of social work specifically addressing and ameliorating oppressive conditions.
Nomination Process
MSW students can self-nominate, nominate a peer, or be nominated by a faculty or staff member. An Awards Committee on each campus will review applications and render a decision based on criteria established for the award. An awards committee may include the campus program director, student services coordinator (if available on a given campus), and full time and associate faculty.
Eligibility Criteria
This award is for a student who has demonstrated high levels of determination, tenacity, and resiliency throughout the MSW program.
This award recognizes the challenges of being successful in professional degree programs and celebrates a nominated student who has demonstrated the ability to persevere in holding on to his/her/their dreams, performing well in coursework, and embracing the values of the profession despite challenges or unique circumstances.
Nomination Process
BSW or MSW students can self-nominate, nominate a peer, or be nominated by a faculty or staff member. A subcommittee on each campus that may include the relevant program director, faculty, student services coordinator will review applications and make a consensus decision.
Eligibility Criteria
The Outstanding MSW Student of the year goes to the graduating MSW student(s) who:
Nomination Process
Faculty members and program leaders nominate students and then vote on the slate of candidates.
Eligibility Criteria
This annual award is open to a final year MSW student who is completing field placement and is in good standing. The student must have exemplified what it means to be an outstanding student practitioner acting professionally, performing ethically, thinking critically, and responding to clients and the agency in a manner conducive with the NASW Code of Ethics and the Indiana University School of Social Work. The student must have above average demonstrated skill set, excellent performance in the field practicum, and evaluation ratings from staff, faculty, and agency field and task instructors who value the student as superior to other students in their conduct and work. They must do so while maintaining a 3.0 or above GPA.
Nomination Process
Field Instructor or Liaison will submit nominations and a subcommittee of Field faculty will make decisions
Selection Process
The judging committee will be identified by the Field Coordinator (campus specific).
Eligibility Criteria
The Community Partner of the Year Award honors an individual, agency, or team who is doing great work for their community and is also undertaking additional effort to serve as partners in education to IUSSW, demonstrating outstanding commitment to fostering student development.
Nomination Process
Nominations may be submitted by a student, staff or faculty member, or community partner organization. The nominee will provide evidence of how the community partner helped its student(s) make connections between course content, the experience, and the broader community context. The nominations must be submitted to the campus Field Coordinator by the specified due date.
Selection Process
The judging committee will be identified by the Field Coordinator (campus specific).
Community Partner Award Nomination Form
Eligibility Criteria
The System-wide winner will be selected from the pool of winners from the campus-specific MSW Field Education Award.
Selection Process
Finalists will be contacted to provide an additional statement about their outstanding work.
Nomination Process
An awards subcommittee of Systemwide Field Faculty will make the final decision.
The System-wide winner will be selected from the pool of winners from the campus-specific MSW Community Partner Award.
Nomination Process
Finalists will be contacted to provide an additional statement about their partnership with IUSSW.
Selection Process
An awards subcommittee of Systemwide Field Faculty will make the final decision.
IU School of Social Work is headquartered on the IUPUI campus with locations on 8 IU Campuses. The school also has the Department of Labor Studies
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PartnershipsOffice of Education AssessmentThe Office of Education Assessment is responsible for the evaluation of student learning outcomes at the BSW and MSW level for the Indiana School of Social Work.
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