Most candidates who fail on their first attempt take the examination again, and some of these candidates repeat the examination a numbers of time. The Office of Institutional Research s Longitudinal Involvement Study indicates a positive correlation between social work majors conversations with faculty and academic rank. An alarming finding from the Longitudinal Involvement Study pertains to the rate of books read out of class. Formal and informal comments from the department s Advisory Committee, comprised of three students, three alumni, and three representatives from area social service areas, were complimentary. They noted that department graduates were prepared for entry and mid-level positions in social services.
Students contribute to local agencies and address issues facing southeastern Ohio. . . .
The faculty are visible in communities due to their research and service projects. They recommended that second and third-year students have more field opportunities. Assessment of the field is derived from student journals, a single subject research design project, and quarterly student evaluations completed in conjunction agency personnel. Prior to graduation, students assess field placements in terms of level of supervision, learning opportunities, and relevance to career goals. Faculty employ a variety of methods to assess the academic progress of students including role plays, case studies, public debates, community analyzes, and grant writing projects.