Student Caucuses

During your time at Columbia we strongly encourage you to actively participate in student life by joining one of the nearly 30 student groups, known as caucuses. Caucuses provide the opportunity to cultivate relationships with your peers while advocating for a cause that is important to you. Below is our current caucus list as well as information on the caucuses and their current leaders. If you have any questions or comments about caucuses, please reach out to Student Life at swstudevent@columbia.edu.

Advanced Generalist Practice & Programming Caucus

Engaging students in learning about the AGPP concentration and how the AGPP track can serve their goals in social work.

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AGE (Advocates for Gerontological Education) Caucus

The Advocates for Gerontological Education (AGE) promotes a greater understanding of the aging community as well as the field of gerontology in order to best advocate for their needs and support their wellbeing.

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Asian Pacific Islander (API) Caucus

Promoting a greater understanding of the Asian and Pacific Islander experience, both domestic and global, through events and discussions.

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Black Caucus

Developing a support system for students at CSSW who identify as part of the African diaspora and fostering positive relationships with the local community.

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Chinese Culture Caucus

Developing a sense of community for Chinese-identified individuals at the Columbia School of Social Work.

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Columbia Social Work Review

The Review is an annual peer-reviewed journal for students in the field of social work to share their research, experiences and views.

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Community Engagement and Justice Caucus

Providing a forum for CSSW students to gain an awareness about a range of concerns related to the criminal justice system, mass incarceration and restorative justice.

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Disability Awareness Caucus

Providing a space for students with a spectrum of abilities to learn, gather, discuss, advocate, teach and learn about issues impacting disabled persons.

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Education Caucus

Exploring education as an issue of social justice and human rights. Promoting the idea that education is a tool that can drive widespread social change.

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Environmental Justice Caucus

The CSSW Environmental Justice Caucus seeks to engage students in the science of climate change, environmental justice issues, and how these concepts apply to the social work profession.

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First Generation Lower SES Caucus

Aims to foster productive discussions and advocate for the needs of FGLS identifying students to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom as social workers.

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Harm Reduction Caucus

Providing palpable and integrated resources and opportunities for all students to engage in meaningful discussions to address the health and rights of people who use and sell drugs and/or engage in sex work.

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International Students Caucus

Providing a space for international students to seek support, share about their culture, and plan events to bring awareness of their experiences with the greater CSSW community.

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Jewish Caucus

Inform social work practice and theory through the integration of Jewish culture, faith, and ideas.

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LatinX Caucus

The LatinX Caucus at CSSW is a student-led organization and family of students, alumni, staff, and faculty striving to build community, representation, awareness, advocacy, and a celebration of all cultures. All ethnicities, races, religions, and identities are welcome.

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Media and Social Justice Caucus

Exploring the interplay of social work issues (e.g. stigma, advocacy, group identity) and how they are portrayed in the media.

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Mental Health Caucus

We strive to educate and provide culturally competent, just and equitable opportunities for all students by uplifting BIPOC voices and engaging in anti-oppressive practices in all aspects of mental health.

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Military Caucus

Providing a space for students to explore issues and trainings related to working with veterans and active duty military personel.

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Multiracial Caucus

Providing multiracial individuals at CSSW a space to process the complexities of having a mixed identity and to build community with fellow multiracial students.

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Neuroscience Caucus

Our mission is to bridge the gap between biological sciences and social sciences. We provide a safe and inclusive space for students that promotes learning about principles of neuroscience and research and the practical application in social work practice.

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Parents & Caretakers Caucus

Our goal is to create a network for students who are parents/caretakers to have a space of advocacy, encouragement, love, and support while building a community and receiving a higher education.

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Policy Caucus

Providing panels and other events that give critical insight and perspective into the macro level of social work and engaging students in the work of policy analysis and policy practice.

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Queer Caucus

Creating a welcoming space in which to foster camaraderie amongst lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and unlabeled (LGBTQQIU) students and their allies.

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SEA Caucus

Cultivating the professional development of students with an interest in social enterprise, corporate social responsibility and management models within social services.

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Sex Positivity Caucus

Providing Social Workers with the tools and education to engage meaningfully with clients on topics related to sex and sexuality.

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Social Work Arts Group (SWAG)

Providing a forum for students to express themselves and explore social justice and self-care through the lens of the arts.

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Trans & Gender Non-Conforming Caucus

Further supporting, understanding, and taking action around trans identities and issues.

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