This piece is part of a project exploring the role of college-level student governments at the University of Michigan.
From hosting wellness fairs to advocating for student safety, the University of Michigan School of Social Work Student Government serves as a bridge between the administration and Social Work students. SSWSG aims to support students’ concerns to promote academic excellence, student success, social justice, equity and inclusion on campus.
SSWSG consists of 10 representatives and meets biweekly with a student advisory board to the Social Work School administration. It contains four internal committees: public relations, merchandise, social and advocacy. In 2025, SSWSG had a budget of $13,095.28, raised through both merchandise sales and grants…