About EASSW

European Association of Schools of Social Work
EASSW brings together over 300 different schools, universities and tertiary education institutions supporting social work education.  EASSW promotes the development of social work education throughout Europe, develops standards to enhance quality of social work education, encourages international exchange and provides forums for sharing social work research and scholarship. In all aspects of its work, EASSW adheres to the United Nations’ Declarations and Conventions on Human Rights, recognizing that respect for the inalienable rights of the individual is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace. EASSW represents social work education at the European level at the European Commission, the Council of Europe and with other international organizations

Members of EASSW are united in their obligation to the continued pursuit of social justice and social development. In carrying out its mission EASSW fosters cooperation, collegiality, and interdependence among its members and with others. EASSW represents and promotes the interest of social work education at the European level, participating as an NGO with the European Commission and the Council of Europe. EASSW contributes to the academic and international development of social work and social work education and provides a European forum for its members. EASSW is the independent European branch of the IASSW and is represented on the IASSW Board. EASSW contributes to building the International Definition of Social Work and the Global Agenda for Social Work and Social Development through its membership of IASSW.

Structure and administration
The General Assembly, comprising all members, which takes place biennially, governs EASSW. The EASSW' elected Executive Committee, and its Officers: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, are responsible for translating the policy of the General Assembly into practice. They are also responsible for the operation and administration of EASSW.

The office of EASSW is located in the office of the Secretary, Peter Hendriks at the Hogeschool Utrecht, peter.hendriks@hu.nl. EASSW is governed under a Constitution approved by the biennial General Assembly. The mission of EASSW emphasizes the promotion of excellence in social work education and engagement of a community of social work educators in international exchange of information and expertise.
EASSW carries out its purposes through:

• A biennial conference of social work educators, the ENSACT Conference
• Publication of a newsletter
• Representation at the European Union and Council of Europe
• Links with the European Journal of Social Work
• Funding of small cross-national projects in social work education

Finances
The activities of EASSW are financed through:

• Membership fees, paid on an annual basis and according to the amount specified by the General Assembly.
• Subsidies and grants
• Projects and consultations
• Inheritances and gifts
• Sale of publications
• Registration fees at seminars, workshops, congresses.

Membership
The membership of EASSW is open to those engaged in social work education in countries that are members of the Council of Europe, such as:

• National Associations of Schools of Social Work
• Sub-Regional Associations of Schools of Social Work
• Individual Schools of Social Work
• Individuals engaged in Social Work Education in those countries where there is no formal membership of schools or national organisation.

Membership is possible only for those in the above mentioned categories, which provide higher educational programmes that qualify students for professional social work and which have met the standards authorized in each country.

Benefits
Member’s benefits include:

• Reduced registration fees at the biennial European conference
• EASSW-newsletter
• European member schools directory
• Assistance as described in the goals of the EASSW
• Participation in ongoing projects and activities

Publications
EASSW will regularly publish and update:

• EASSW web site
• EASSW Newsletter
• EASSW-directory of schools of social work
• Links to proceedings of the biennial congresses.

Comments and proposals with regard to the contents of this site must be mailed to: Peter.hendriks@hu.nl

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