The purposes of the Organization of Student Social Workers (O.S.S.W.) are:
- to develop familiarity among students and professionals interested in the field of social work, social welfare, and social problems
- to promote an understanding of professional social work
- to encourage the professional identification of social work majors
- to be informed about and have a better understanding of social agencies in the St. Joseph area
- to take action on common social concerns
- to undertake projects of various kinds to benefit the Organization, College, and community
