CSWE 2014 Call for Volunteers

Begin a volunteer application for one of the following commissions and councils.

The list below is sorted by commission name and then the name of its councils. You will need to scroll down to find the one for which you wish to volunteer. To view the scope of each and its current members, select the "Online Reference" line item under the name of the commission or council.

  1. Commission on Accreditation

    Online Reference
    Potential Vacancies = 4
    Skill sets needed: Must have at least 3 years' experience as a CSWE site visitor; bilingual proficiency (Spanish speaking preferred); experience with online educational programming; and willingness to read documents online and meet deadlines. Especially encouraged to apply are representatives from BSW programs, the West Coast region, and small programs.

  2. Commission for Diversity and Social and Economic Justice

    Online Reference
    Potential Vacancies = 2
    Skill sets needed: Knowledge of racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity; diversity in sexual orientation and gender identity and expression; women's issues; disabilities and persons with disabilities; and grant funding. Especially encouraged to apply are CSWE Minority Fellowship Program graduates. Regional representation is sought for this commission.

    • Council on Disabilities and Persons With Disabilities

      Online Reference
      Potential Vacancies = 6
      Skill sets needed: Ability to develop curriculum modules and/or a model for training of direct care support staff. An interest in and willingness to lead a task group of the council is preferred. The council seeks individuals with a deep understanding of the diversity of the community of people with disabilities and its intersectionality with other aspects of diversity; individuals with expertise in psychiatric disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

    • Council on Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural Diversity

      Online Reference
      Potential Vacancies = 8
      The council is seeking members with knowledge and expertise in intersectionality. The council also seeks greater representation of people of American Indian/Alaskan Native and Latino heritage. Tenured faculty members are preferable.

    • Council on the Role and Status of Women in Social Work Education

      Online Reference
      Potential Vacancies = 11
      Members with an interest in the council's charge are needed
      • to carry major responsibility for the council's development of curriculum materials related to women's issues in social work education;
      • to identify procedures within academe and social work education that impede and promote full participation of women;
      • to recommend to the Board policy statements, or development or modification on internal policy;
      • to assist in coordinating activities related to women at all levels of social work education; and
      • to stimulate new programs and activities.

    • Council on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and Expression

      Online Reference
      Potential Vacancies = 10
      Members are needed who have willingness and time to serve on subgroups and contribute to the monthly conference calls. The council seeks members who represent racial and ethnic minorities and LGBTQ persons with disability/ies.

  3. Commission on Educational Policy

    Online Reference
    Potential Vacancies = 5
    Especially sought are individuals with administrative experience (deans/directors), Commission on Accreditation experience, site visitor experience, and assessment expertise.

    • Council on Field Education

      Online Reference
      Potential Vacancies = 7
      Skill sets needed: Clear understanding of the field director role and experience with field organizations at the national, state, or regional level or with consortiums. Regional representation is especially sought for this council.

    • Council on Practice Methods and Specializations

      Online Reference
      Potential Vacancies =6
      Especially encouraged to apply are individuals who can respond to context, particularly those who are engaged with the field community and stakeholders in the practice community to develop a sound social work curriculum. Experience as a CSWE site visitor is needed.

  4. Commission on Global Social Work Education

    Online Reference
    Potential Vacancies = 7
    The commission is seeking to increase its diversity and seeks members with experience in the Caribbean and Latin America, western and eastern Europe, and those working with indigenous populations.

    • Council on External Relations

      Online Reference
      Potential Vacancies = 10
      Members with international group experience and who attend international meetings are especially encouraged to apply. The ability to lead work groups is needed. Members affiliated with the United Nations, international and social development organizations are also encouraged to apply.

    • Council on Global Learning, Research, and Practice

      Online Reference
      Potential Vacancies = 7
      A member from the West or Southwest region of the United States who can provide representation for persons who are natives of Latin America or China is especially needed.

  5. Commission on Membership and Professional Development

    Online Reference
    Potential Vacancies = 4
    The commission seeks members with interest/experience with membership recruitment. The commission is also seeking to diversify its makeup by increasing the number of males, faculty members of color, and representatives from BSW programs.

    • Council on Conferences and Faculty Development

      Online Reference
      Potential Vacancies = 5
      Especially needed are active APM presenters, previous APM track chairs, racial/ethnic/cultural diversity, and regional representation from the Northeast and Midwest.

    • Council on Leadership Development

      Online Reference
      Potential Vacancies = 4
      Participants of Harvard Institutes of Higher Education (HIHE) or the Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) program and experienced field faculty are especially encouraged to apply. Willingness to review faculty merits according to the guidelines set by the council is needed.

    • Council on Publications

      Online Reference
      Potential Vacancies = 3
      Especially needed are scholars with strong publication records and the time available to review and discuss manuscripts submitted for publication by CSWE Press. One new member also will serve on the Journal of Social Work Education Editorial Advisory Board. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

  6. Commission on Research

    Online Reference
    Potential Vacancies = 0 (please apply for future consideration)
    Especially needed are representatives of BSW, MSW, and PhD programs and EBP scholars. Members from RO1 and non-RO1 institutions are encouraged to apply. Representatives of diverse groups are encouraged to apply.

Steps and Instructions:

  1. Applicant's Information

    Enter the applicant's complete contact information.

  2. Application

    Upload a CV/resume, a completed Application for Positions on Commissions and Councils form, and a brief statement of interest.

  3. Confirmation

    Verify that all information is correct and submit.

  4. General Instructions

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