Introduction

Students are encouraged to keep abreast of the Department of Social Work's activities.  Several mechanisms are used to facilitate communication with social work majors and minors.

Bulletin Boards

Faculty frequently post announcements regarding meetings, conferences, workshops, and job information on the social work bulletin board located in the Social Work office (AR227).  Information about student organization activities, students, faculty and the department all regularly appear on this bulletin board.

Department of Social Work Newsletter

The Department of Social Work publishes a newsletter several times each semester.  This newsletter is sent electronically to every social work major and minor, and is designed to keep students informed about upcoming departmental events, important deadlines, departmental policy changes, curriculum standards, course offerings, legislative information, licensing regulations, and news items regarding faculty and alumni.  Student organizations are encouraged to submit short articles or announcements for publication in the Department's Newsletter as well.

Electronic Mailing (Distribution) List

The Department maintains an electronic mailing list of all declared majors and minors.  This mailing list is used for announcements and publication of the Department's Newsletter.  Students are encouraged to read their email frequently to keep informed about Departmental events.

Email Communication between Faculty and Students

All faculty have email accounts through the university and regularly read their electronic messages.  See page 62 for faculty email addresses.  Students are encouraged to use email to communicate with their advisor as well as with instructors.  Faculty will frequently email students between classes as well.  Students are free to check their email from home, or in the social work office or lab.

Faculty Mailboxes

All full and part time faculty have a mailbox for hard copy mail located in the social work office (AR227).  While students are free to place a note or memo in faculty members' mailboxes, they should consult instructors before submitting assignments unless prior arrangements have been made.