Student Organizations
Student Government
The SP2 Student Government is the student governance organization for the School of Social Policy & Practice. To contact the Student Government email sp2gov@sp2.upenn.edu.
SP2 offers a variety of student organizations funded by the SP2 Student Government. If you’re interested in starting a new student group send a message to the Office of Student Affairs for more information. To start a student group you need to have a group mission statement, a chair, a finance chair, and a faculty or staff advisor. If you have additional questions, email the SP2 Student Government at sp2gov@sp2.upenn.edu.
All students who support this group are welcome to join.
TBA
PhD: TBA
DSW: TBA
MSW: TBA
NPL Online: TBA
NPL: TBA
MSSP: TBA
GAPSA: TBA
Dual Degree: TBA
Policy Sequence: TBA
Human Behavior Sequence: TBA
Social Change Sequence: TBA
Foundation Practice Sequence: TBA
Research Sequence: TBA
Advanced Clinical Practice Sequence: TBA
Advanced Macro Practice Sequence: TBA
Committee representatives work closely with our faculty to bring the student perspective to curriculum planning.
First Year Representative: TBA
Second Year Representative: TBA
Leadership for the MSW degree program is provided by a group consisting of the program director, plus four-five members of the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2)’s Standing Faculty, a representative of the Field Cabinet and the Field Director. The MSW Governance Group answers to the Dean of the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2).
MSW Representative: TBA
NPL Representative: TBA
MSSP Representative: TBA
The Committee on Student Policies and Procedures is responsible for developing, reviewing, and/or recommending policies and procedures regarding students. In addition, this committee provides oversight of the selection procedures for student awards and the excellence in teaching awards given to faculty. The committee also serves as the main faculty link with the admissions office for student recruitment. This committee consists of three members of the Standing Faculty, appointed by the Dean. The faculty as a whole elects the chair of the committee.
MSW Representative: TBA
MSSP Representative: TBA
NPL Representative: TBA
Grievance Procedure: Students are expected to read the following policies and guidelines before filing a grievance. Faculty are expected to be familiar with and to review the grievance guidelines before advising a student to file a grievance. A grievance is a claim that action has been taken by a school representative which is: (1) arbitrary and capricious; (2) discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled veteran; (3) not in compliance with the School or University of Pennsylvania procedures or regulations. A student may file a grievance at any point in the program. An academic evaluation may not be the subject of a grievance.
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Leadership for the Master of Science in Social Policy (MSSP) degree program is provided by a group consisting of the program director, plus designated members of the School of Social Policy & Practice’s (SP2) Standing Faculty and staff. The Governance Committee addresses student policies, program curriculum, and program activities.
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Leadership for the Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership (NPL) degree program is provided by a group consisting of the program director, plus designated members of the School of Social Policy & Practice’s (SP2) Standing Faculty, instructors, alumni, and staff. The Governance Committee addresses student policies, program curriculum, and program activities.