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BRIDGE Student Support Network

The BRIDGE Student Support Network is your go-to guide for navigating academic, practicum, advising, Canvas, and other student-related questions or concerns within the School of Social Work. We are committed to Building Relationships, Inspiring Growth, Encouraging Dialogue, Developing Community, and Empowering You as a learner and future social work professional.

 

Follow the steps below to get the answers you need quickly

Step 1: Initial Point of Contact

IPE Event "Day in the Life"

  • Facing a Crisis?  Need Help in Accessing UTA Resources for you or a fellow student? Complete a BRIDGE Support Referral.
  • General Student Experience Questions:
  • Questions about how to get involved in student organizations or leadership: Email your question to sswengage@uta.edu.
  • Questions regarding degree plan, registration or graduation: Email your question to ssw-oass@uta.edu.
  • Questions regarding practicum (internship):
    • If not in practicum: Email your question to sswpracticum@uta.edu.
    • If in practicum: Reach out to your Practicum Liaison first, for any questions about your current internship. If you still have questions, contact your Practicum Specialist.
  • Questions regarding a course: Reach out to your instructor through their email on the syllabus or in the Full-time and Part-time Faculty Directories.
  • Canvas Technical Support: For questions about  problems submitting homework, access to Canvas, and other technical issues, visit the Center for Distance Education.
  • If you still have questions, reach out to Emily Rappaport Student Affairs Administrative Assistant:

Emily Rappaport  
Student Affairs Administrative Assistant
ssw-oass@uta.edu
Phone Number: 817-272-3687

Issues Unresolved?

Step 2: Second Point of Contact

Academic Advising Concerns:

Patrice Green

Patrice Green  
Director of Academic Advising
patrice.green@uta.edu

Practicum Education Concerns:

Mansi Patel

Mansi Patel
Director of Practicum Education
mansi.patel@uta.edu

Interprofessional Education Concerns:

Tracy Orwig

Tracy Orwig
Director of Interprofessional Education
tracy.orwig@uta.edu

Still Need Answers?

Step 3: Third Point of Contact

Academic Advising Concerns:

Dr. Danielle Klein

Danielle Klein
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
danielle.klein@uta.edu

Practicum Education, Course or Instructor Concerns:

Dr. Amanda Hassan

Amanda Hassan
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
amanda.hassan@uta.edu

Undergraduate Program Concerns:

Dr, Darlene Hunter

Darlene Hunter
Director of Undergraduate Programs
darlene.hunter@uta.edu

MSW Program Concerns:

Sophia Fantus

Sophia Fantus
MSW Program Director
sophia.fantus@uta.edu

Issues Still Not Resolved?

Step 4: Final Point of Contact

Dr. Regina T. Praetorius

Regina T. Praetorius  
Associate Dean of Student & Academic Affairs
rtpraetorius@uta.edu


Your concern will be reviewed with care and attention to ensure appropriate support and resolution. This level addresses matters requiring executive-level guidance.

Most concerns are resolved within the first two steps. Escalation ensures every student receives the support they need.