Term Outcome/Goal Assessed Results Comments / Improvement Made 2006-2008 Program Goals Assessment All 5 program goals were assessed in light of CSWE accreditation standards Preparation of a for reaccreditation by CSWE examining all aspects of the program followed by an on-site team review. Program weakness cited re number of full-time faculty; financial resources for the program; course coverage related to policy practice; and program admissions. Added an additional full-time faculty member to provide adequate coverage and depth of the program. Increased the financial resources available to the program to achieve its goals. Revised a course syllabus to ensure coverage of related to community organization and program evaluation. Changed program admissions policy to ensure only graduates of an accredited BSW program were eligible for advanced standing in the MSW program. Fall 2008 Program Goals Assessment New accreditation standards introduced. Post-graduation employment data reviewed. All SLO’s and measurements reviewed. Indirect: Employment statistics Over 90% of program grads employed in Florida within six months of graduation: highest percentage in state university system. Revised SLO’s and measurements developed to meet new accreditation standards. Fall 2009 2009 learning Outcomes Assessment All SLO’s evaluated. Direct Assessment: Field evaluation of student performance: averages attained for all students on all objectives fell between meets (3 on a 4 point scale) and above expectations (4 on a scale) with the exception of 1 item in the concentration year affecting research and analysis under SLO-4. One item that fell below meets to be monitored for trend development (was within meets range when reassessed in fall 2010). Table continued below
Term Outcome/Goal Assessed Results Comments / Improvement Made Fall 2010 learning Outcomes Assessment All SLO’s evaluated. Direct Assessment: Field evaluation of student performance: averages attained for all students on all objectives fell between meets (3 on a 4 point scale) and above expectations (4 on a scale) with the exception of 2 items in the foundation year affecting SLO’s 3,6,7,8, and 12. See Attachment B for additional measurement instruments. Classes where the foundation year deficiencies have been found to occur will be revised to ensure content and assignments to enable students to achieve higher levels of competency. For a detailed description of these assessments, please see the MSW program assessment report. Term Outcome/Goal Assessed Results Comments / Improvement Made Spring 2011 Goals & SLO Assessment All goals, competencies and practice behaviors evaluated Using the Final Field Evaluation as the measurement tool, All enrolled students (17 or 100%) earned a Satisfactory rating on specific practice behaviors and overall competencies for SOW 6537 – meeting expectations See Attachment B for additional measurement instruments. This was the first year for which the department used the Ten Core Competencies and practice behaviors to determine whether a student met the goals of the MSW program. After we calculated the outcomes the curriculum and field committees voted in the fall of 2011 to create a Final Field Evaluation that was more detailed. The result was a document that outlined more specifically the expectations of the field placement and the field instructor. Spring 2012 Goals & SLO Assessment All goals, competencies and practice behaviors evaluated Using the Final Field Evaluation as the measurement tool, All enrolled students (37 or 100%) earned a Satisfactory rating on specific practice While all students met the expectation for the achievement of competency in each of the ten areas, the field committee, during the summer of 2012, once
behaviors and overall competencies for SOW 6537 – meeting expectations See Attachment B for additional measurement instruments. again revised the Final Field Evaluation to reflect tasks and activities that would be appropriate for demonstrating competency. Additionally, the field coordinator and field committees reviewed the available field placements for MSW students and clearly defined which placements were appropriate for the Generalist year and the Concentration year. Spring 2013 Goals & SLO Assessment All goals, competencies and practice behaviors evaluated Using the Final Field Evaluation as the measurement tool, All enrolled students (21 or 100%) earned a Satisfactory rating on specific practice behaviors and overall competencies for SOW 6537 – meeting expectations See Attachment B for additional measurement instruments. This year the Final Field Evaluation is not being changed so we can have consistent metrics to present for the 2016 CSWE reaffirmation of accreditation. Faculty continue to monitor the Learning Plans for the students in field placement in order to insure that the Core Competencies are being addressed and met. Attachment A Department of Social Work Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, Florida 33965 MSW CONCENTRATION YEAR FALL SEMESTER FIELD EVALUATION Student Name: Field Instructor: Task Instructor: Faculty Liaison:
Attachment B: Master of Social Work Program Assessment Plan Name of the Program: Master of Social Work Name of Program Leader: Mary Hart Revision Date: 12-11-13 Mission Statement (if any): The mission of the Master of Social Work program at Florida Gulf Coast University is to prepare students with knowledge, skills, and values of professional social work. Objective/SLO(s) In Courses #1: Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly. COMMUNICATION SOW 6105 SOW 6235 SOW 6236 SOW 6305 SOW 6306 SOW 6369 SOW 6616 Field Ed. #2: Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice. CONTENT SOW 6235 SOW 6305 SOW 6306 SOW 6435
CRITICAL THINKING SOW 6435 SOW 6616 Field Ed #5: Advance human rights and social and economic justice. CONTENT COMMUNICATION SOW 6105 SOW 6235 SOW 6306 SOW 6369 SOW 6616 Field Ed #6: Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research. CONTENT CRITICAL THINKING SOW 6235 SOW 6344 SOW 6369 SOW 6405 SOW 6435 SOW 6616 Field Ed #7: Knowledge of human behavior and the social environment. SOW 6105 SOW 6124
Engagement CONTENT COMMUNICATION CRITICAL THINKING SOW 6235 SOW 6305 SOW 6306 SOW 6344 SOW 6369 SOW 6616 Field Ed Assessment CONTENT COMMUNICATION CRITICAL THINKING SOW 6124 SOW 6235 SOW 6305 SOW 6306 SOW 6344 SOW 6369 SOW 6435 SOW 6611 SOW 6616 Field Ed Intervention SOW 6235
CONTENT COMMUNICATION CRITICAL THINKING SOW 6305 SOW 6344 SOW 6369 SOW 6611 SOW 6616 Field Ed Evaluation CONTENT COMMUNICATION CRITICAL THINKING SOW 6235 SOW 6344 SOW 6369 SOW 6435 SOW 6616 Field Ed EACH COURSE IN MSW PROGRAM: Course How often How assessed When assessed Who is assessed Who assesses SOW 6105: Human Behavior and the Social Environment Multiple times /course Cultural Experience and related paper; HBSE/developmental theory Fall semester – Foundation year All students enrolled Course instructor
paper; Life Event paper SOW 6124: Psychopathology Multiple times /course Diagnostic papers; Practice Licensure exam; Case discussions (on-line) Fall Semester – Concentration year All students enrolled Course instructor SOW 6186: Macro SW Theory and Practice Multiple times /course Understanding Community Strengths and Needs paper; International Social Justice and Poverty paper Spring semester – Foundation year All students enrolled Course instructor SOW 6235: Social Welfare and History Multiple times /course Social Welfare Problem paper; Wiki group project; Fall semester – Foundation year All students enrolled Course instructor SOW 6236: Social Policy Analysis Multiple times /course Social Welfare Policy Analysis project; NASW Policy Position paper; Spring semester – Foundation year All students enrolled Course instructor SOW 6305: Social Work Practice I Multiple times /course Agency Overview paper; Client Assessment paper; Mutual Aid Group proposal Fall semester – Foundation year All students enrolled Course instructor SOW 6306: Social Work Practice II Multiple times /course Literature Review of Evidence-Based Practice; Practice Theory presentation; Spring semester – Foundation year All students enrolled Course instructor SOW 6344: Advanced Clinical Group Practice Multiple times /course Group Process Summary paper and evaluation; Group Technique and Skill Building Spring semester – Concentration year All students enrolled Course instructor
Presentation SOW 6369: Advanced Practice Seminar Multiple times /course Advanced Clinical Practice presentation; Advanced Policy Project; Professional Resume; Spring semester – Concentration year All students enrolled Course instructor SOW 6405: Research I: Methods Multiple times /course Case Study; Research Proposal; exam Spring semester – Foundation year All students enrolled Course instructor SOW 6435: Research II: Practice Evaluation Multiple times /course Research proposal; Program Evaluation report; mid-term exam. Fall Semester – Concentration year All students enrolled Course instructor SOW 6611: Advanced Clinical Practice with Families and Couples Multiple times /course Assessment/Intervention of Family or Couple; Family Role Play (video); Spring semester – Concentration year All students enrolled Course instructor SOW 6616: Advanced Clinical Practice with Individual Multiple times /course Staged Client Interview: Assessment/Intervention; final exam Fall Semester – Concentration year All students enrolled Course instructor