Advisory Council

The Advisory Council is committed to fostering the values and principles outlined in the Social Work Code of Ethics. These are:  

• Service: We are committed to providing responsive, equitable support to all members of the SSW community, ensuring that resources and opportunities are accessible to all.
• Social Justice: We work to dismantle barriers and create opportunities for all, promoting fairness and advocacy both within and beyond the SSW.
• Dignity and Worth of the Person: Every individual is valued, and we uphold the principle that all members of our community deserve respect and recognition for their inherent worth.
• Importance of Human Relationships: We foster meaningful connections across the SSW recognizing that collaboration, mutual respect, and dialogue are essential to our collective growth and success.
• Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethical practice, transparency, and accountability in all our initiatives and interactions.
• Competence: We are dedicated to continuous growth, utilizing data-driven insights and evidence-based practices to enhance our programs, training, and strategic initiatives.  

 

The Advisory Council is a convening body comprised of diverse stakeholders from across the School of Social Work, including staff, faculty, students, and administration, as well as alumni and community representatives. The Advisory Council works collaboratively to plan, coordinate and move identified tasks and priorities forward in alignment with UMB and SSW. 

Advisory Council Composition: The Advisory Council is comprised of 1-2 designated representatives from various stakeholder groups who serve as liaisons and are tasked with sharing updates, offering input, and elevating the interests and priorities of their constituent groups. Having designated representatives creates a mechanism for accountability and two-way communication, and also helps to streamline the work while at the same time ensuring that there is broad input and diverse perspectives. 

Stakeholder groups represented on the Advisory Council may include the following representatives from Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Faculty Organization Committee, Staff Council, Student Council, Doctoral Program, SSW alumni and Baltimore community members. 

An Advisory Council Chair and Co-Chair are appointed by the outgoing co-chairs, in collaboration with the Dean of ACE and confirmed through a vote by Advisory Council members to guide and oversee the work of the council. To get involved with the Advisory council please email the co-chairs