School of Social Work

BSW Awards

The Linda Joyce Ettinger Award

This award is given in memory of Linda Joyce Ettinger, who was a 1975 graduate of the Social Service Department and who died in 1976 of cancer. Ms. Ettinger's parents established this scholarship to be awarded to a Junior in the School of Social Work who in the faculty's judgment has demonstrated a significant change in attitudes and values and has shown outstanding dedication in service to others.

The Patricia Roderick Award

This award has been set up by colleagues, friends and former students of Professor Roderick who served the School of Social Work from 1972-1999. The award is intended to provide some financial assistance to BSW students who are one of the first in their families to go to college and for whom a financial award might help them complete their studies. Professor Roderick modeled for all of us the highest commitment to Social Work Values and Ethics - hence the prize will be awarded to a Sophmore or Junior student with both financial need and a demonstrated commitment to these values.

The William Vaughn Awards

This award is given in memory of Professor William Vaughn who provided the initial impetus for the social work major but who died before he could see his idea become a reality. The award was established by Professor Vaughn's colleagues in the History Department and is to be awarded to a graduating BSW Senior who in the School of Social Work faculty's judgment has achieved his/her college education despite major obstacles or hardships.

S.T.A.R.T. AWARDS

The members of the Student Action Resource Team (S.T.A.R.T.) give awards to students for academic excellence, service to the college, and service to the community.