HISTORY
ASWIS History
Established in 2015, the Alliance of Social Workers in Sports raises awareness of the ways in which social work practice can partner with and contribute to all levels and all segments of sports. ASWIS promotes a social worker in sports perspective that is grounded in social and economic justice, strength-based approaches, and person-in-environment frameworks. ASWIS encourages the full range of social work practice in sports, from case management and clinical services through advocacy and policy practice for every level and segment of sports.
ASWIS finalized its incorporation in June 2016 and become an official 501(c)(3) in March of 2017.
EIN Number: 81-3890412
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Committee Chair
Dr. Matt Moore, Ph.D., MSW
Ball State University
Strategic Plan Goals
To oversee a Sport Social Work Certificate Program based on social work theory, policy, research, and practice with a focus on EPAS standards. This includes all aspects of administration - student recruitment and retention, curriculum development and design, training and oversight of faculty members, strategic marketing, etc.
Promote the Sport Social Work Certificate to employers seeking social workers in the athletic field.
Maintaining a platform for hosting the Sport Social Work Certificate Program and the virtual class sessions required (Google Classroom and Zoom).
Work with institutes of higher education to seek BSW and MSW students for practicum placements and to help ASWIS student members find practicum placements in sport.
Work with institutes of higher education to offer special topic courses on Sport Social Work.
If you are interested in joining this committee please contact admin@aswis.org.