MSW Student Guide

University of Michigan School of Social Work · 2025–2026

Volume 1: Academic and Professional Policies

1.16 - Student Rights and Student Records at the School of Social Work

§1.16.00 · Students Rights and Student Records at the School of Social Work

activeschool policy

Academic Year 2025-2026 · Maintained by Office of Student Services

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Section1.16.00
Volume1: Academic and Professional Policies
Effective2025-09-01
Last reviewed2025-09-01
Review cycleannual
Responsible bodyOffice of Student Services
Contactssw-adedpgm@umich.edu
SourceOfficial guide
Tags
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Summary: Committee Participation Students may serve on many standing committees of the school, including the Curriculum Committee, the Faculty Search Committee, and the Promoting Action for Intersectional Social Justice (PRAXIS) Committee. Participation is on a 50% student/50% faculty basis, plus an additional faculty member who serves as chairperson and votes in case of a tie.

Committee Participation Students may serve on many standing committees of the school, including the Curriculum Committee, the Faculty Search Committee, and the Promoting Action for Intersectional Social Justice (PRAXIS) Committee. Participation is on a 50% student/50% faculty basis, plus an additional faculty member who serves as chairperson and votes in case of a tie. The Faculty Search Committee may include one student enrolled in the master's degree program and one student enrolled in the doctoral degree program. The School of Social Work Student Government appoints and coordinates master's student membership on school committees, and the Doctoral Student Organization appoints and coordinates doctoral student membership on school committees. The Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs communicates with the School of Social Work Student Government regarding the ability of students to participate in these committees.

Evaluations Course evaluations are completed by students in all courses offered by the school each term. Students also complete routine evaluations of the field education experience. Additionally, students complete foundation year and exit surveys that address the overall curriculum objectives.

Student Records Student records are regarded as confidential and are maintained by the school primarily to benefit students in their educational and professional advancement. Requests for access to student records should be directed to the director of career services.