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Social Work Alumni Network (SWAN)

The Social Work Alumni Network (SWAN) is an association of School of Social Work alumni. It offers opportunities for fulfilling continuing education requirements, various opportunities to network with other social workers in your area of practice and/or geographic area, and opportunities to stay connected to the School of Social Work through special events. Currently, there is an Austin chapter, an El Paso chapter and other Texas chapters are in the process of being established. All graduates of The University of Texas School of Social Work are considered members of SWAN. Membership is automatic upon graduation and there are no dues or fees for membership.

In cooperation with the School of Social Work, the purpose of SWAN is to support and promote the interest of alumni and of the School through:

  • Programs which strengthen and maintain an association with the School;
  • Activities which assist the School in implementing its goals and objectives;
  • Provision of resources to alumni in areas related to professional development and career advancement; and
  • Activities which facilitate communication between the School and the participants of the Alumni Network.

Each year, SWAN and the School of Social Work presents the Charles I. Wright Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award at a spring reception.

Recent Charles I. Wright Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients:

2011  Andrea Colunga Bussey, BSW ’82, MSSW ’93

2010  Sue Hoffman, MSSW ’72

2009  Dan Adams, MSSW ’91

2008  Mary (Rychlik) Dodson, MSSW ’96; BSW ’93

“Honor A Social Worker” During National Social Work Month Download 2012 Gift Card Order Form (PDF)

Each year in March, the National Association of Social Workers sponsors National Social Work Month. SWAN sponsors an “Honor a Social Worker” tribute gift initiative to celebrate the role of social workers in communities and raise funds for a SWAN Scholarship awarded annually to a deserving School of Social Work student. Make a minimum donation gift of $10 per honoree and SWAN will send a personalized card to a social worker of your choice stating that you have made a gift in his/her honor.