The Undergraduate Student Leader (USL) Program is designed to build community and connections between BSW students and strengthen the bond that students have with the School of Social Work by facilitating the exchange of accurate and timely information. Each BSW student in the program is assigned to a USL, a fellow student who has received extensive training on leadership, communication, and information on the School and BSW program.
The USLs serve as advocates and communication facilitators for School of Social Work (SSW) students, fielding questions about all of aspects of the undergraduate and graduate experience, including advising, practicum, registration, orientation, scholarships, deadlines, program policies, and more. The USLs are able to provide quick and accurate answers to your questions.
My name is Christiana Konadu and I’m a senior majoring in Social Work. This semester, I am excited to serve as your Undergraduate Student Leader (USL). In this role, my goal is to create a welcoming and supportive learning environment where every student feels encouraged to succeed.
My name is Mariah Nicholson and I’m in my last year of the BSW program and will graduate in December 2025. I’ll be starting my MSW in Spring 2026. I’m focused on victim services and crisis support, especially working with survivors of domestic violence. I’m currently completing my field placement at Hagar’s Heart, and I serve as Vice President of Social Workers for Families and Children on campus.
Hi, my name is Taylor! I am a senior in the Bachelor of Social Work program at UT Arlington, and I plan to continue here for my MSW with a focus on Families and Children. My goal is to work with Child Protective Services as an investigator and I am also earning my Community Health Worker Certification along the way.
Danielle Klein, PhD
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
danielle.klein@uta.edu
