Student Support Engagement
and Experience
Welcome to the College of Social Work's Student Support Engagement and Experience (SEE) Hub!
Here, you’ll discover a variety of student organizations representing diverse interests and passions, along with an up-to-date calendar of events in the College of Social Work. Utilize student resources to best support your college and professional career, as well as your personal life. Whether you’re seeking academic support, forging social connections, navigating the complexities of emotional well-being, maintaining your physical wellness, or laying the foundation for your future career, we have you covered.
If you ever need assistance to be uniquely tailored to your needs, check below for what options are available, or contact us so that we may try and best serve you. Tap into the resources you need that CoSW offers throughout your college journey and ensure your future success.
SEE Resources
Advising
Our advisors are wholeheartedly committed to your success. In addition to supporting your academic goals, advisors can help you plan or change your class schedule, navigate course requirements, explore career plans, and more.
Robert E. Hemenway Writing Center
Receive personalized writing assistance at the Robert E. Hemenway Writing Center, available for all stages of the writing process.
Statistics Tutoring Center (STC)
STC provides free tutoring for students enrolled in STA 210 and STA 296 from graduate students currently teaching or assisting in these classes.
Mathskeller
Access free tutoring at Mathskeller for 100-level math courses, MA213, and MA214, without needing an appointment.
Transformative Learning (TL)
TL is a centralized student support unit – a student’s one-stop shop for on-campus academic resources.
The Study (Peer Tutoring Program)
The Study is a peer tutoring program that provides free, drop-in, peer tutoring for man 100 and 200 level courses in math, science, and business.
PresentationU (Speaking and Writing Center)
Get peer tutoring for communication and composition tasks in any course, covering research papers, essays, presentations, technology and more at Presentation U.
Tutoring and Academic Resources
A variety of free tutoring and coaching resources available for all students across the University.
Veterans Resource Center
Supporting and advocating for veteran and military-connected students through fostering community, assisting with college transitions, and processing GI Bill certification.
Student Organizations and Activities
Join clubs, attend events, volunteer, participate in research, take group fitness classes, and explore a variety of involvement opportunities at UK.
Student Organizations in CoSW
Association of Black Social Workers
The National Association of Black Social Works is an international organization that is committed to enhancing the quality of life and empowering people of African ancestry through advocacy, human services delivery, and research. The ABSW-UK Chapter is comprised of students from all CoSW degree programs and other disciplines from UK and surrounding colleges.
Contact at: kywildcatsabsw@nabsw.org
Social Work Association
SWA is a student-led organization open to all social work students—there are no membership dues, and all students are automatically members. Meetings are held monthly and are hybrid. SWA provides opportunities for:
Community service & social justice advocacy
Continuing education & professional development
Networking and peer support
Contact: Makari Murphy Makari.Murphy@uky.edu
Follow SWA on Instagram: universityofkyswa
Criminal Justice Association
CJA is a student-led organization open to all criminal justice students—there are no membership dues, and all students are automatically members. Meetings are held monthly and are hyrbrid. CJA connects students and professionals through:
Networking opportunities
Educational workshops
Promoting ethical practices in criminal justice
Contact: Jordin Williams – jordin.williams@uky.edu
The MSW Lounge
The MSW Lounge is a student-led organization open to all social work MSW students—there are no membership dues. Meetings are held monthly online at https://uky.zoom.us/my/torimabry
MSW Lounge provides opportunities for:
Building community
Networking and peer support
Professional development (e.g., guest speakers, panels)
Mental health and wellness support
Contact: Tori Mabry (tori.mabry@uky.edu)
Phi Alpha, A National Honor Society for Social Work
Phi Alpha is a national honor society dedicated to:
Fostering high standards of education for social workers
Recognizing academic excellence
Promoting humanitarian goals and ideals
Membership Criteria: Based on national eligibility standards. Qualifying students are invited to apply twice a year.
Membership Transfers: If you have joined Phi Alpha at another institution, your membership will transfer to UK.
Contact: Kevin Durant at kevin.durant@uky.edu
Alpha Phi Sigma (CJ Honor Society)
President: Joshua Trammell – Joshua.Trammell@uky.edu.
NAMI Cats
NAMI Cats is a student run organization affiliated with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, dedicated to advocating for mental health awareness and the well being of the community.
Meetings are held virtually over Zoom
Contact: Claire Boudart
Contact Method: GroupMe
NAMI Cats GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/109119600/XBsmz6qD
*Open to all UK students interested in mental health
Latin Social Work Scholars (LSWS)
LSWS is a student-led organization dedicated to establishing a space that enhances social connections, embraces diversity and unity, and fosters growth among the University of Kentucky COSW student community.
Meetings: Monthly (Virtual) at 8:00 pm EST.
Upcoming Fall Meetings: Aug 25, Sept 29, Oct 27, Nov 17
Contact: Elisa Sequeira – Elisa.Sequeira@uky.edu
Doctor of Social Work Student Community
Doctor of Social Work Student Community (DSWSC)
The Doctor of Social Work Student Community (DSWSC) brings together students across DSW cohorts providing opportunities for:
Peer support and relationship-building
Opportunities to learn from fellow students and practitioners
Social justice and advocacy engagement
Professional development opportunities
Meetings are held monthly virtually.
Contact: Jessie Pablo – jessie.pablo@uky.edu
PhD Social Work Student Community
Contact – Kristen Theile – Kristen.theile@uky.edu.
Meetings are held monthly.
Create Your Own Community
Don’t see a student organization that fits your interests? Start your own!
We’re here to support you in building a new student-led organization. To get started, send us the following details: Organization name, Brief description, and Membership requirements
Email your proposal to coswexperience@uky.edu, and SEE Director Kayla Powell will connect with you to help bring your idea to life!
Triage, Referral, Assistance and Crisis Support (TRACS)
TRACS offers direct clinical and referral support for various mental health needs and crises, both in-person and virtually.
Center for Student Support and Intervention (CSI)
UK CSI provides comprehensive support to distressed students, connecting them to campus and community resources for well-being and success.
Dean of Students
The Dean of Students office fosters positive student behavior through engaging programs, activities, and services.
Counseling Center
Mental health services, including individual and group therapy, available in Kentucky. Case managers assist those outside Kentucky in connecting with local mental health services.
Talk Space
Talk Space provides students with 2 live sessions/month and unlimited asynchronous messaging with therapists in all 50 states, even for students abroad, free of charge.
Headspace
Mindfulness and meditation app that features services such as guided meditations, sleep podcasts, curated playlists, workouts, free year-long subscription to all students.
Disability Resource Center
Partnering with qualified students with disabilities to assist them in gaining equal access to institutional programs and services consistent with their unique needs.
Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Center
The UK VIP Center aims to create safe spaces for people to be heard while working to speak for those who have been silenced.
Prevention, Outreach and Wellness Education Resources (POWER)
POWER provides inclusive and innovative health promotion programs and resources that promote physical, mental, and social health.
Big Blue Pantry
The Big Blue Pantry is open to any University of Kentucky student with a valid UK ID experiencing food insecurity or hunger.
Financial Ombud
Financial Ombud Services assists students facing financial difficulties after consulting their University of Kentucky financial aid counselor. They provide personalized help with tuition and fee payments.
Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation offers a variety of quality recreation programs and services to support student success and well-being, including in-person and virtual group fitness and personal training.
Wildcat Wardrobe
Wildcat Wardrobe is a career closet helping students access professional attire for job interviews, internships, and post-graduation opportunities, reducing the financial burden.
Stuckert Career Center
The Stuckert Career Center provides comprehensive career development programming, resources, and services for students and new graduates.
CoSW Alumni Mentoring Program
The SWAA Alumni-Student Mentoring Program connects current College of Social Work students with alumni to foster meaningful one-on-one relationships.
Practicum
Practicum, a vital aspect of social work education, allows students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings. This hands-on experience equips students with practical skills for the evolving social work field.
CoSW Job Board
The College of Social Work hosts a job board where both internal and external organizations post job openings. Keep an eye out for new career opportunities.
Outstanding Undergraduate Student
Outstanding Graduate Student
Outstanding Doctoral Student
Experiential Learning Student of the Year
Dean’s Outstanding Service Award
The award recipients have promoted the mission of the College and its commitment to service, going above and beyond in their contributions.
Fort Sam Houston: Outstanding Master of Social Work Student
SEE Events
Info Sessions and Student Events
Calendar of Events
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Explore our Master of Social Work (MSW) program during an online info session. Registration link is below, under 'Website' The UK Difference Our MSW program is an Advanced Generalist program […]
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On Monday, December 1, from 4-5pm EST, the College of Social Work is hosting Nicole Hockley, the co-founder and CEO of the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation. Ms. Hockley chose to […]
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CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 1 Introduction and Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Youth in Foster Care December 1st, 2025 5:00 PM-7:00 PM EST Via Zoom […]
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Blended Families: Parenting Children When They Don’t Get Along assists caregivers with identifying issues that children may experience that are unique to blended families. It offers strategies to create a […] |
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Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a […] 
The Gathering Spot is a great NEW way to meet other kinship caregivers from the comfort of your own home and has been redesigned to be a spot where you […]
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Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a […]
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Holiday Meltdowns: Connecting through the Chaos with Your Foster Child December 3, 2025 11:30 AM-1:00 PM EST Via Zoom Lora Buth, MS, OT/L 1.5 credit hours This training will assist […] 
Launch your social work career through your practicum experience—formerly known as field education. Attend an information session to learn about the process, opportunities, and support available as you prepare for […] Criminal Justice students are invited to attend our informal monthly meeting. This is a great opportunity to connect with other students, ask questions to your advisor, and meet with program […]
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Grief in the Holidays: Navigating the Holiday Season after Loss November 24, 2025 6:00 PM-7:30 PM EST Via Zoom Emily Johnson, MS, LMFT 1.5 credit hours This training explores the […] |
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Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a […]
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CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 2 Parenting Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma December 4th, 2025 5:00 PM-7:00 PM EST Via Zoom Melanie Parsons, M.A. 2 credit hours […]
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Helping Foster & Adopted Children Cope with Holiday Stress is designed to assist foster and adoptive parents in learning and understanding how stressful holidays can be for foster/adopted children. It […]
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Creating Memories & Meaningful Family Traditions for Blended Families will inform parents of triggers children in their home may have and what they can do as parents to help create […] |
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“Parenting with PRIDE: The Power of Positivity” is designed for foster and adoptive families, emphasizing the principles of Positive Parenting to create a nurturing, supportive environment. This training covers strategies […] |
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CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 3 Developing & Sustaining a Healthy & Supportive Relationship with Your Youth December 8th, 2025 5:00 PM –7:00 PM EST Via Zoom […]
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Healthy Boundaries: Strategies for Answering Tough Questions helps foster and adoptive parents understand the importance of setting boundaries in their lives. It explains the different types of boundaries (Physical and […]
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Understanding and Coping with Sensory Processing Challenges provides parents with tools to engage and work with children who display sensory processing challenges. Parents will learn what Sensory Processing Disorder is […]
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Child Development 0-5 explores the typical milestones, or skills, that children develop from birth through age 5. It offers resources that caregivers can utilize to determine if a developmental screening […] |
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Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a […]
The Gathering Spot is a great NEW way to meet other kinship caregivers from the comfort of your own home and has been redesigned to be a spot where you […]
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Turn Your Goals into Reality Explore our Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program during an online info session. Registration link is at the end of the event listing, under 'Website'. […]
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ASK-VIP LGBTQ+ Foster/Adoptive Parent Support Groups are specifically designed for foster/adoptive parents who identify as LGBTQ+ as well as foster/adoptive parents who are caring for children or teens who identify as LGBTQ+. The […] 
This group is an opportunity for kinship caregivers to come together to find support, community, and resources in the care of relative and fictive children. This group will focus on […] |
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Launch your social work career through your practicum experience—formerly known as field education. Attend an information session to learn about the process, opportunities, and support available as you prepare for […] Social Work students are invited to attend our informal monthly meeting. This is a great opportunity to connect with other students, ask questions to your advisor, and meet with program […]
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Understanding the Brain and Fear Responses in Traumatized Children provides an overview of brain development and how fight/flight/freeze fear responses may manifest in children who have experienced trauma. In addition, […] |
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CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 4 Nurturing Youth’s Cultural / Racial / Ethnic Needs and Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity December 11, 2025 5:00 PM – 7:00 […]
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Learning to Communicate: Developing Social Skills will equip parents to understand the process of communicating with children, teaching children to communicate with adults and peers, and developing interpersonal social skills. […] |
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Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a […]
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Strategies to Remain Positive When Adopting describes common behaviors that the child(ren) may exhibit as well as feelings adoptive parents may have during the adoption process, including grief and post-adoption […] |
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Helping Your Child to Succeed in School will increase the ability of foster/adoptive parents to understand educational challenges faced by foster/adopted children. It will give resource parents the tools for […]
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Creating Memories & Meaningful Family Traditions for Blended Families will inform parents of triggers children in their home may have and what they can do as parents to help create […] |
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Join our comprehensive training designed specifically for foster and adoptive parents to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support children affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders […] |
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KIN-VIP: Grandparents Connection
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KIN-VIP: Grandparents Connection
Grandparent’s Connection is a supportive gathering created just for grandparents raising grandchildren. This group offers a welcoming space to share experiences, find encouragement, and connect with others who understand the joys […]
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CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 5 Understanding and Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 1 December 15th, 2025 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST Via Zoom Melanie […]
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Helping Your Child Make Healthy & Positive Choices: Talking to Teens & Preteens will teach foster and adoptive parents the importance of open and ongoing dialogue with their preteen or […]
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Building Positive Relationships with Case Workers & Community Partners provides foster parents the information and tools needed to establish a positive working relationship with their caseworker and child’s caseworker, with […] |
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Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a […]
The Gathering Spot is a great NEW way to meet other kinship caregivers from the comfort of your own home and has been redesigned to be a spot where you […]
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Turn Your Goals into Reality Explore our Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program during an online info session. Registration link is at the end of the event listing, under 'Website'. […]
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The Internet Safety training explores questions caregivers often have related to internet safety. It examines recommended guidelines for internet access and usage among children. It provides resources related to parental […]
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Positive Discipline for Teenagers will provide foster/Adoptive Parents with effective tools that will guide them to positive discipline and communication with teenagers that are in their care/home. It discusses the […] |
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Monthly Staff Meeting for Centers & Labs Training Resource Center Staff. The meeting is held the 3rd Wednesday of Each Month at the Training Resource Center. This is an in-person […]
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Are you an aunt, uncle, cousin, sister, or brother raising a relative? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate this journey by yourself. Raising children as a relative (other […]
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Preventing Child Abuse: Types, Signs & Symptoms will inform parents of the definition of child abuse and ways it can be prevented. It provides descriptions and statistics of different types […]
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Connecting with Your Child While Correcting Behavior introduces parents to strategies to use to help them feel connected to children while correcting difficult behaviors. Parents will learn how to connect […] |
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Join The holiday season is often painted as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness—but for kinship caregivers, it can also bring stress, emotional triggers, and the pressure of trying […]
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CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 6 Understanding and Managing Youth’s Challenging Behaviors – Part 2 December 18th, 2025 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST Via Zoom Melanie […]
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KIN-VIP: Rising While Raising Wellness
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KIN-VIP: Rising While Raising Wellness
Rising While Raising Wellness is a supportive community for kinship caregivers who are balancing the demands of raising children with the need to care for themselves. This weekly one-hour session creates […]
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Strategies for Parenting Teens will provide an overview of adolescent development and common questions and challenges presented by youth who are in foster care or were adopted. This training will […] |
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Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a […] |
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Transracial Parenting: Ages 5-12 explores the unique experiences of transracial families and examines developmental stages of racial identity development in elementary and middle school-aged children. It offers strategies to create an […] |
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CORE TEEN (Critical On-going Resource Family Education) Session 7 A New Suitcase of Parenting Knowledge and Skills December 22, 2025 5:00 PM-7:00 PM EST Via Zoom Melanie Parsons, M.A. 2 […] |
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Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a […] |
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Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a […] |
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Citizen Review Panels (CRPs) are groups of caring volunteers that work to improve the well-being of children, families, and communities across Kentucky. To learn more about CRPs or join a […] |
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SEE Involvement
SEE Help
Student Self-Referral
We look forward to meeting with you and offer assistance in managing the challenges of college life and various stressors. We will listen to your concerns, identify your needs, and assist you to the resources that will best help contribute to your success.
Submit a Referral
Please complete this form if you encounter any student facing situations that affect their personal, physical, or emotional health, displaying worrisome behaviors, or if you think a student could benefit from additional support.