Coalition of Black Social Workers-UM

Coalition of Black Social Workers-University of Memphis (CBSW-UM)

The name of this organization shall be the Coalition of Black Social Workers-University of Memphis Chapter. The acronym is CBSW-UM.

Mission

The mission of the Coalition of Black Social Workers is as follows: The Coalition of Black Social Workers exists to engage, connect, and empower Black social work students and professionals in the community, with the goal of increasing awareness about issues specific to the Black community and cultivating a network of support.

January 2025

Monday, January 20th, 2025 I Celebrate MLK Day of Service with CBSW:

Visit tthe Civil Rights Museum 450 Mulberry St. 38103. Free admission 8AM-6PM (CST). Registration required. Community Over Chaos-Virtual presentaiton begins at 10AM(CST).

Mixer: Cocoa and Conversations

Friday, January 31, 2025, I McCord Hall Room 11 Student Lounge

Network and connect with social work professionals over hot cocoa and treats. Special Invitation to the Student Social Work Organization (SSWO).

February 2025

Warm Welcome Celebration/Involvement Fair

Thursday, February 20th, 2025, Professional Mentors and Social Work Faculty I McCord Hall 209 I 5:00pm-6:00pm I See Virtual Access

TBA I CBSW Social Hour in the Social Work Student Lounge I McCord Hall 111 at 12:00PM Noon I Main Campus

March 2025

CBSW 5th Annual Conference-Rooted in Legacy, Driven by Change - Nashville, TN - Pre-conference March 6th & Conference March 7th

Thursday, March 6th, 2025 I Student Leadership Summit I 1:30pm-4:30pm

Thursday, March 6th, 2025 I Awards Banquet I 4:30pm-6:30pm

Friday, March 7th, 2025 I Rooted in Legacy, Driven by Change

CBSW-UM - Healthy Lifestyle Collaborations

Thursday, March 20th, 2025, Virtual or In-Person I McCord Hall 209 I 5:00pm-6:00pm I See Virtual Access.

CBSW members, wear your CBSW Swag

April 2025

CBSW-UM Chapter Meeting & New Officer Elections (Closed meeting)

Thursday, April 17th, 2025, I 5:00pm-6:00pm I Virtual Access Required

Are you interested in running for office? This is the meeting for elections.

CBSW Rites of Passage - Virtual Celebration

Thursday, April 17th, 2025, I Virtual Event I 6:30pm-8:00pm

Let us celebrate our graduates, unwind, reflect, and celebrate the end of the Spring semester together. Make your favorite mocktail to honor our graduates!

VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS

All CBSW Meeting notifications will be sent via invitation in Microsoft Outlook to your campus email address. We will also be participating in virtual activities with our sister chapter and students across Tennessee.

All events are subject to inclement weather cancellatiomn and all University policies.

**Having trouble with registration for a CBSW event? Contact the Faculty Advisor via email kenya.anderson@memphis.edu The Co-advisor can be reached at maustin@memphis.edu

CBSW-UM 2024-2025 Executive Board/Officers

Nylah Stewart, President

Ruth Franklin, Vice-President

Vacant, Secretary

Morganne Austin-Dotson, Lambuth Faculty Advisor

Engage. Connect. Empower.

CBSW-UM is looking for student leaders dedicated to active pursuit of the mission and goals of the Coalition of Black Social Workers. CBSW emphases Black Excellence in person and practice. We need leadership today who will support the vision for tomorrow. CBSW-UM members are encouraged to consider time and commitment in service to the Coalition of Black Social Workers. Members are invited to contact Faculty Advisor, Ms. Kenya Anderson, to discuss and explore leadership opportunities.

Schedule a 30-minute CBSW-UM appointment with the Faculty Advisor: https://calendly.com/kconley-3anderson/cbsw-um-member-meeting

NOTE: In order to be eligible for and maintain an executive board position, the student must be in good academic standing with the School of Social Work and demonstrate commitment to the mission through engagement, practice,and service.

Membership, Allyship & Mentorship

Membership is open to all students, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. We welcome all social work students and professionals to join us in actualizing our mission.

Interested in membership with the Coalition of Black Social Workers? Contact the Faculty Advisor at 901.678.3400.

CBSW-UM Apparel Line

CBSW-UM has swag! Click here for more information.

Organization Policy

You can view the Constitution and bylaws here: CBSW-UM CONSTITUTION

Internship Opportunity

Are you interested in a macro social work internship with the CBSW-UM Chapter? Click here for a description of the requirements. Contact the faculty advisor to discuss.

Faculty Advisor

Kenya Anderson : Email our advisor at Kenya.Anderson@memphis.edu

Morganne Austin-Dotson: Co-Faculty Advisor, maustin@memphis.edu