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Thomas Englebert
BY THOMAS ENGELBERT / Multimedia Journalist
At Tarleton State University, numerous organizations are committed to aiding and enhancing the student experience.
Among the newer and less familiar groups on campus is the Student Social Work Association (SSWA).
The association's primary objective is to equip its student members with the skills to integrate academic knowledge into the practical application of social work. This involves engaging social work students in community volunteer work and political activities.
The overarching goal is to raise awareness and understanding of social issues within both the campus and the broader community.
Fostering active participation in supporting the SSWA and its students and enabling the application of classroom learning to real-world experiences.
Tristan Dufresne currently serves as the president with her main goal being to promote awareness and ideas related to the SSWA.
With access to extensive resources and a large network, the SSWA aims to inform students about the resources available to them, often unknown.
“It can be intimidating to approach professors or individuals in the welcome center,” Dufresne said. “As social workers, we possess knowledge that can make it more accessible and easier for students.”
The SSWA recently concluded a clothing drive to provide students with necessary clothing items in case of another freeze, as experienced in the winter of 2023. The goal is to offer a safe place where students can find warmth and acquire the clothing items needed to stay warm.
In February, they plan to host a social event in collaboration with PANKUS (People Against Not Knowing University Spirit) to celebrate Mardi Gras and promote student cultural diversity.
The association is located in the old Engineering Building or the Health and Human Science Building.
For more information on their website click here or contact Tristan Dufresne at [email protected].
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