Commissions & Councils

CSWE's councils and commissions are volunteer bodies that work to advance the Council's mission of promoting quality in social work education. Visit the links below to see details on each commission and its associated councils, including a list of its members, its charge, and its annual report.

Council and commission members are appointed for 3-year terms by the CSWE president. If you are interested in participating or nominating someone for membership on a commission or council, please send a CV and brief statement of interest to: President, CSWE, 1701 Duke Street, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314 or Volunteer@cswe.org.

 

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    Commission on Research

    The Commission on Research shall be the focal point for educational research in CSWE. The Commission shall provide leadership for developing policy positions and promote social work education-based research that is carried out by CSWE and its constituent programs. Read More

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    Commission on Accreditation

    The Commission on Accreditation confers accreditation status on schools of social work and baccalaureate social work programs. Read More

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    Commission on Educational Policy

    The Commission on Educational Policy identifies pedagogical concerns in social work education and works with other CSWE bodies to address these issues. Read More

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    Commission for Diversity and Social and Economic Justice

    The Commission for Diversity and Social & Economic Justice promotes in social work education inclusion, equity, social and economic justice, and the integration of knowledge of how the multiple aspects of human diversity intersect. Read More

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    Commission on Global Education

    The Commission on Global Social Work Education works to further CSWE's global and international agenda, and maintain relationships with other international organizations, including the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), to promote international programs and projects and to develop the international dimension of the social work curricula. Read More

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    Commission on Professional Development

    This Commission on Professional Development supports the goals and mission of CSWE through coordinating the Annual Program Meeting, designing continuing education activities, managing publications, and developing a leadership institute to strengthen the delivery of social work education by classroom and field. Read More