University of Calgary

FSW Vision

At the Faculty of Social Work, our vision is "Creating social well-being and just societies." Our approach to achieving this vision is to keep the learner at the centre of our efforts, contribute to excellence in professional social work, emphasize research in our curriculum, and work in cooperation with social service agencies in the communities where we teach. This approach is reflected in our Mission Statement:

  • Dedicated to promoting societies that respect human dignity, and worth, meet basic human needs, are anti-oppressive, inclusive, and based on principles of social justice
  • Committed to learners by providing and building a knowledge base and set of skills in environments designed to stimulate and support a spirit of critical inquiry
  • Focused on servicing as a catalyst for positive community impact through the creation and dissemination of knowledge and innovation