Table 1: Assessment Matrix Foundation Benchmark is met if 3 of the 4 Course Assignment 80% earn a B or better on the assignment Advanced Stand Course 80% earn a B or better on the assignment Self-Assessment 80% at 3 or above on 5-point scale (Mean and % at 3 or above reported) Field Evaluation 80% at 3 or above on 5-point scale (Mean and % at 3 or above reported) Assessment Results 2.1.1 Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly Advocate for client access to the services of social work Social Welfare Policy II Advocacy paper 99% Advanced Standing Critical thinking paper 98% M = 4.67 100% 3, 40 M = 3.71 94.7% Benchmark met Practice personal reflection and self-correction to assure continual professional development HBSE: Small Systems Reading reflections 94% Advanced Standing Critical thinking paper 98% M = 4.64 100% 61, 64, 70, 73, 77 M = 3.96 95.8 % Benchmark met Attend to professional roles and boundaries SW Practice with Small Systems Ethics group project 99% Advanced Standing Critical thinking paper 98% M = 4.77 100% 1, 62, 68, 69 M = 3.99 98.4% Benchmark met Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and communication Social Welfare Policy II Advocacy paper 99% Advanced Standing Critical thinking paper 98% M = 4.83 100% 63, 65, 67 M = 3.92 97.9% Benchmark met Engage in learning Fundamentals of Research I Article review 97% Advanced Standing Critical thinking paper 98% M = 4.70 100% 41, 59, 71, 72 M = 3.75 94.2% Benchmark met Use supervision and consultation SW Practice with Small Systems Ethics group project 99% Advanced Standing Critical thinking paper 98% M = 4.58 100% 2, 60, 66 M = 4.06 98.6% Benchmark met
2.1.2 Ethical Principles Recognize and manage personal values in a way that allows professional values to guide practice SW Practice with Small Systems Ethics group project 99% Advanced Standing Final Proposal 94% M = 4.74 100% 74 M = 3.96 99.2% Benchmark met Make ethical decisions by applying standards of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics… SW Practice with Small Systems Ethics group project 99% Advanced Standing Final Proposal 94% M = 4.74 100% 75 M = 4.07 99.2% Benchmark met Tolerate ambiguity in resolving ethical conflicts SW Practice with Small Systems Ethics group project 99% Advanced Standing Final Proposal 94% M = 4.35 100% 76 M = 3.76 97.7% Benchmark met Apply strategies of ethical reasoning to arrive at principled decisions SW Practice with Small Systems Advanced Standing Final Proposal 94% M = 4.56 100% 4 M = 3.92 98.4% Benchmark met 2.1.3 Critical Thinking Distinguish, appraise, and integrate multiple sources of knowledge, including research-based knowledge, and practice wisdom Fundamentals of Research I Literature review 97% Advanced Standing Article Critique 84% M = 4.45 100% 78, 82 M = 3.59 92.7% Benchmark met • Analyze models of assessment, prevention, intervention, and evaluation Fundamentals of Research II Empirical article critique 100% Advanced Standing Article Critique 84% M = 4.38 100% 79, 81 M = 3.95 98.4% Benchmark met Demonstrate effective oral and written communication in working with individuals, families, SW Practice with Large System Grant application 100% Advanced Standing Article Critique 84% M = 4.58 100% 5, 6, 80 M = 3.77 96.2% Benchmark met
groups, organizations, communities, and colleagues 2.1.4 Engage Diversity and Difference Recognize the extent to which a culture’s structures and values may oppress, marginalize, alienate, or create, or enhance privilege and power HBSE: Small Systems Presentations on chapters 94% Advanced Standing Final Proposal 94% M = 4.58 100% 8 M = 3.37 87.3% Benchmark met Gain sufficient self awareness to eliminate the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse groups SW Practice with Small Systems Ethics group project 99% Advance Standing Final proposal 94% M = 4.58 100% 84 M = 3.76 98.4% Benchmark met Recognize and communicate their understanding of the importance of difference in shaping life experiences HBSE: Small Systems Presentation on chapters 94% Advanced Standing Final proposal 94% M = 4.70 100% 7, 83, 86 M = 3.92 98.1% Benchmark met View themselves as learners and engage those with whom they work as informant Social Welfare Policy II Policy analysis paper 97% Advanced Standing Final proposal 94% M = 4.64 100% 85 M = 3.61 94.4% Benchmark met 2.1.5 Advance Human Rights & Social and Economic Justice Understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination HBSE Large Systems Integrative paper 1 97% Advanced Standing Final proposal 94% M = 4.43 100% 42 M = 2.72 70.6% Benchmark Met
Collaborate with colleagues And clients for effective policy Action Social Welfare Policy II Policy analysis paper 97% Advanced Standing Final proposal 94% M = 4.38 100% 15, 48, 49, 89 M = 3.33 84.3% Benchmark met 2.1.9 Contexts that Shape Practice Continuously discover, appraise, and attend to changing locales, populations, scientific and technological developments, and emerging societal trends to provide relevant services Social Welfare Policy I Descriptive analysis of legislation 99% Advanced Standing Paper on learning group 100% M = 4.35 100% 17, 50, 51, 90 M = 3.45 90.9% Benchmark met Provide leadership in promoting sustainable changes in service delivery And practice to improve the quality of social services SW Practice with Large Systems Agency/organization profile 100% Advanced Standing Paper on learning group 100% M = 4.35 100% 18, 52 M = 3.49 92.7% Benchmark met 2.1.10 Engage, Assess, Intervene & Evaluate 2.1.10(a) Engagement Substantively And effectively prepare for Action with individuals, families, groups, organizations, And communities SW Practice with Large Systems Agency/organizational profile 100% Advanced Standing Final proposal 94% M = 4.54 100% 19, 20, 22 M = 3.88 98.1% Benchmark met
Use empathy And other interpersonal skills SW Practice with Small Systems Therapeutic intervention plan 99% Advanced Standing Final proposal 94% M = 4.9 100% 21 M = 4.21 100% Benchmark met Develop a mutually Agreed-on focus of work And desired outcomes SW Practice with Large System Grant writing 100%s Advanced Standing Final proposal 94% M = 4.74 100% 23, 24 M = 3.72 93.6% Benchmark met 2.1.10(b) Assessment Collect, organize, And interpret client data SW Practice with Small Systems Therapeutic intervention plan 99% Advanced Standing Psychopathology overview 89% M = 4.54 100% 25 M = 3.53 92.2% Benchmark met Assess client strengths and limitations SW Practice with Large Systems Community profile 100% Advanced Standing Psychopathology overview 89% M = 4.77 100% 26 M = 3.63 93.2% Benchmark met Develop mutually agreed-on intervention goals And objectives SW Practice with Small Systems Therapeutic intervention plan 99% Advanced Standing Psychopathology overview 89% M = 4.64 100% 27 M = 3.58 91.6% Benchmark met Select appropriate intervention strategies SW Practice with Large Systems Grant application 100% Advanced Standing Psychopathology overview 89% M = 4.54 100% 28 M = 3.49 92.4% Benchmark met 2.1.10(c) Intervention Initiate actions to achieve organizational goals SW Practice with Large Systems Agency/organization profile 100% Advanced Standing Psychopathology overview 89% M = 4.46 100% 30, 33 M = 3.45 88.8% Benchmark met Implement prevention interventions that enhance clients capacities SW Practice with Small Systems Methods paper 99% Advanced Standing Psychopathology overview 89% M = 4.48 96.8% 29, 91 M = 3.68 93.4% Benchmark met
Help clients resolve problems SW Practice with Small Systems Methods paper 99% Advanced Standing Psychopathology overview 89% M = 4.58 100% 35 M = 3.5 90.9% Benchmark met Negotiate, meditate, and advocate for clients Social Welfare Policy I Legislative action assignment 99% Advanced Standing Psychopathology overview 89% M = 4.61 100% 31, 34, 56 M = 3.45 88.6% Benchmark met Facilitate transitions and endings SW Practice with Small Systems Methods paper 99% Advanced Standing Psychopathology overview 89% M = 4.5 100% 32 M = 3.85 96.1% Benchmark met 2.1.10(d) Evaluation Social workers critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate interventions Fundamentals of Research II Empirical article critique 100% Advanced Standing Final proposal 94% M = 4.54 100% 36, 37, 38, 39, 57, 58, 92 M = 3.11 79.1% Benchmark met
Table 2: Competencies and Practice Behaviors Distributed in the Social Work Full-Time MSW Micro Concentration Curriculum Course Assignment Course Assignment 80% earn a B or better on the assignment Alumni Survey 80% at 3 or above on a scale (Mean at 3 or above and % reported) Supervisor Survey 80% at 3 or above on a 5-point scale (Mean at 3 or above and % reported) Field Evaluation 80% at 3 or above on scale (Mean at 3 or above and % reported) Assessment Results 2.1.1 Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly Demonstrate the professional use of self and critical consciousness in multiple micro practice context Advanced Practice with Small Systems I Therapeutic intervention project 95% M = 4.52 100% M = 4.6 100% 1, 32 M = 4.7 98.8% Benchmark met Seek supervision and consultation appropriately and stay abreast of changes in social work practice through life-long learning Advanced Practice with Small Systems II Micro group simulation 99% M = 4.5 100% M = 4.6 100% 3, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39 M = 4.24 97.8% Benchmark met Communicate the purpose of social work practice with other professionals, clients and the community. Advanced Practice with Small Systems II Micro group simulation 99% M = 4.52 100% M = 4.4 100% 2, 34 M = 4.11 98.8% Benchmark met 2.1.2 Apply Social Work Ethical Principles to guide professional practice Apply the NASW Code of Ethics when making ethical decisions and resolving ethical dilemmas Psychopathology Final paper 74% M = 4.58 100% M = 4.8 100% 40 M = 4.17 97.1% Benchmark met
Advocate for social and economic justice on behalf of clients and to create social change. Program Evaluation Final paper 95% M = 4.32 100% M = 4.0 100% 10 M = 3.57 91.4% Benchmark met 2.1.6 Engage in practice and practice-informed research Review practice research and select models appropriate to various client populations; Program Evaluation Literature review 95% M = 4.26 97.1% M = 3.8 100% 29 M = 4.16 98.5% Benchmark met Apply research methods and skills in the critical examination and evaluation of their own practice; Advanced Practice with Small Systems II Family therapy paper 99% M = 4.02 97% M = 3.4 80% 12 M = 3.77 97.3% Benchmark met Document practice experiences to provide data that reflects and builds upon evidence-based intervention. Psychopathology Weekly practice applications 85% M = 4.24 96.9% M = 4.0 100% 13 M = 3.31 84.9% Benchmark met 2.1.7 Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment •Apply a biopsychosocial conceptual framework, to understand human conditions that affect client behavior; Psychopathology Weekly practice applications 85% M = 4.57 100% M = 4.6 100% 47 M = 4.08 96.7% Benchmark met
Review, select and apply developmentally and culturally competent assessment, intervention and evaluation models; Advanced Practice with Small Systems I Therapeutic intervention project 95% M = 4.39 96.9% M = 4.4 100% 15, 48 M = 3.88 94.4% Benchmark met Integrate knowledge of individual and family life span development in the context of the environment to understand the client’s human condition. Advanced Practice with Small Systems II Family therapy paper 95% M = 4.45 96.9% M = 4.6 100% 14, 49 M = 4.04 96.7% Benchmark met 2.1.8 Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services Stay current with political, economic, social, and environmental trends that create policies that may have a negative impact on client systems; Program Evaluation Final Paper – political and ethics 95% M = 4.33 100% M = 3.8 80% 50 M = 3.93 96.6% Benchmark met Collaborate with stakeholders who engage in policy making that affect program designs, program funding and service delivery; Program Evaluation Final paper – implications 95% M = 4.06 97% M = 3.8 80% 16, 51 M = 3.08 74.2% Benchmark met Choose appropriate methods for advocating on behalf of individuals, families and small groups. Dynamics of Race and Discrimination Final paper 95% M = 4.51 100% M = 4.8 100% 52 M = 3.84 93.3% Benchmark met
2.1.9 Respond to contexts that shape Practice Respond effectively to the existing context that impact the nature of services with a continuum of care model that under gird relevant services; Advanced Practice with Small Systems I Therapeutic intervention project 95% M = 4.45 97% M = 4.4 100% 17, 53 M = 3.83 94.5% Benchmark met Act as change agents to provide leadership and promote stability in quality service delivery that address existing human needs; Advanced Practice with Small Systems II Micro group simulation 95% M = 4.42 100% M = 4.6 100% 53 M = 3.92 95.7% Benchmark met Advocate for health and mental health, and promote resiliency factors that may contribute to the reduction of risk and vulnerability. Psychopathology Mental health in the news 95% M = 4.48 100% M = 4.8 100% 18, 55 M = 3.97 93.8% Benchmark met 2.1.10 (a) Engagement Prepare for initial client contact by integrating their knowledge, skills and values with their preliminary understanding of the client’s human conditions; Advanced Practice with Small Systems I Professional literature critique 95% M = 4.60 100% M = 4.4 100% 19 M = 4.53 100% Benchmark met Develop an awareness of ethical dilemmas that may exist in Advanced Practice with Small Systems II Micro group simulation 99% M = 4.57 100% M = 4.6 100% 20 M = 4.38 100% Benchmark met
preparation for client interaction; Identify with the client’s anxiety inherent in initial interaction and purposefully use the professional self to demonstrate empathy, respect for worth and dignity of the client to facilitate the client’s sharing his/her human condition. Advanced Practice with Small Systems I Therapeutic intervention project 95% M = 4.57 100% M = 4.8 100% 21 M = 4.15 98.5% Benchmark met 2.1.10(b) Assessment Communicate effectively with all client systems to obtain and analyze in-depth data to provide answers to issues, problems, needs, resources, client strengths and assets and collaboratively involve the client system in determining intervention strategies and goals; Advanced Practice with Small Systems II Micro group simulation 99% M = 4.42 100% M = 4.8 100% 22 M = 4.14 100% Benchmark met Conduct a developmental interview that enables the client to share his/her human condition and participate in determining the effectiveness of their support network that can be utilized to implement the planned change process; Advanced Practice with Small Systems I Therapeutic intervention project 95% M = 4.42 97% M = 4.4 100% 23 M = 4.26 100% Benchmark met
Determine collaboratively a course of action which identifies those achievements and/or barriers to successful outcomes. Psychopathology Weekly practice application 85% M = 4.48 97% M = 4.8 100% 24 M = 4.09 99% Benchmark met 2.1.10 (c) Intervention Enlist the client in the development of appropriate and mutually agreed-on intervention plan; Advanced Practice with Small Systems I Therapeutic intervention project 95% M = 4.51 97% M = 4.8 100% 25, 56 M = 4.08 98.8% Benchmark met Implement collaborative intervention strategies that enhance client social functioning utilizing referral sources when indicated; Psychopathology Final paper 74% M = 4.48 97% M = 4.6 100% 26, 57 M = 4.24 96.5% Benchmark met Utilize the client’s human condition to facilitate change through negotiation, mediation and advocacy; Advanced Practice with Small Systems I Therapeutic intervention project 95% M = 4.57 100% M = 4.2 100% 27, 58 M = 4.21 96.5% Benchmark met Seek supervision, consultation and literature review to enhance the client’s goal achievement; Advanced Practice with Small Systems I Literature review 95% M = 4.54 100% M = 4.4 100% 59 M = 4.21 97.6% Benchmark met Facilitate the client in developing and maintaining adaptive behaviors that provide stability within their environment. Advanced Practice with Small Systems I Therapeutic intervention project 95% M = 4.45 97% M = 4.4 100% 60 M = 4.00 96.7% Benchmark met
2.1.10(d) Evaluation Monitor and evaluate interventions in collaboration with client systems Program Evaluation Final project 95% M = 4.33 97.1% M = 4.4 100% 28, 61 M = 3.91 96.2% Benchmark met Utilize research skills to ensure best practices of evidence-based intervention; Program Evaluation Final project 95% M = 4.21 97% M = 4.0 100% 29, 62 M = 3.91 94.3% Benchmark met Facilitate termination and separation of the client-worker relationship by assessing the goal attainment results, and the client’s readiness; Advanced Practice with Small Systems II Micro group simulation 95% M = 4.33 97% M = 4.4 100% 30, 63 M = 3.67 89.3% Benchmark met Develop strategies for feedback on client’s maintaining adaptive functioning; Psychopathology Weekly practice applications 85% M = 4.48 97% M = 4.4 100% 31, 64 M = 3.76 93.2% Work collaboratively with evaluators/researchers to assess intervention efficacy and effectiveness. Program Evaluation Final project 95% M = 4.18 93.9% M = 4.0 100% 65 M = 3.62 86.9% Benchmark met
Table 3: Competencies and Practice Behaviors Distributed in the Social Work Full-Time MSW Macro Concentration Curriculum Course Assignment 80% earn a B or better on the assignment Alumni Survey 80% at 3 or above on 5-point scale (Mean and % at 3 or above reported) Supervisor Survey 80% at 3 or above on scale (Mean and % at 3 or above reported) Field Evaluation 80% at 3 or above on 5-point scale (Mean and % at 3 or above reported) Assessment Results 2.1.1 Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly Facilitate access to services for client systems with human service organizations and communities Strategies of Community Organization Target plan for services 100% M = 3.75 75% M = 5.0 100% 2, 24 M = 4.23 98.7% Benchmark Met Engage staff in career learning through staff training and orientation SW Administration Final paper and pres. 100% M = 3.75 75% M = 4.0 100% 26, 27, 28, 29 M = 4.32 100% Benchmark Met Use staff supervision and consultation in staff development SW Administration Final paper and pres. 100% M = 3.5 75% M = 5.0 100% 3, 23, 25 M = 4.42 100% Benchmark Met Demonstrate in analyzing the effectiveness of service delivery systems when working with diverse populations in the student’s field placement and professional practice Dynamics of Racism and Discrimination Cultural awareness 95% M = 3.25 75% M = 5.0 100% 1, 22 M = 4.35 100% Benchmark Met
2.1.2 Apply social work codes of ethics to social planning, administration, and supervision with client involvement and staff participation in Distinguish how decisions are made with considerations of the political and organizational constraints and professional ethics and standards in HSOs SW Administration Final paper and pres. 100% M = 3.25 75% M = 5.0 100% 4, 30 M = 4.28 98.7% Benchmark Met Recognize and manage personal and professional values in working with clients in community planning and administrative practice Dynamics of Racism and Discrimination Cultural awareness 95% M = 3.75 75% M = 5.0 100% 31 M = 4.29 100% Benchmark Met 2.1.3 Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgements Demonstrate effective oral and written communication in working with groups, organizations, and communities and examining the ways colleagues and clients are involved in making decisions in organizations Community Organization & Planning Leadership team development 100% M = 3.5 75% M = 5.0 100% 7, 33 M = 4.38 100% Benchmark Met Apply community organization and social planning theories in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, Strategies of Community Organization Power analysis of communities M = 3.0 75% M = 5.0 100% 5, 6, 32 M = 4.46 97.3% Benchmark Met
communities, and other professionals 100% 2.1.4 Engage diversity and differences in administrative practice and community organization Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of gender in leadership roles and styles in organization Dynamics of Racism and Discrimination Weekly Quizzes 100% M = 3.75 75% M = missing data % 37 M = 4.07 97.4% Benchmark Met Apply the value of diversity in society and promote competence in understanding the uniqueness of individuals within the environment Dynamics of Racism and Discrimination Final Paper 95% M = 3.75 75% M = 5.0 100% 8 M = 4.3 97.5% Benchmark Met Promote the dignity and self-worth of staff, clients, and consumers in administrative practices, staff supervision, and community planning Dynamics of Racism and Discrimination Final Paper 95% M = 3.75 75% M = 5.0 100% 38 M = 4.89 94.5% Benchmark Met 2.1.5 Advance human rights and social and economic justice through client empowerment and staff participation in design of service delivery systems Utilize the power and politics as they relate to strategic planning Community Organization & Planning Defining Community 100% M = 3.25 75% M = 4.0 100% 40 M = 4.02 94.5% Benchmark Met Assess strengths and weaknesses of the service delivery systems for clients/ Strategies of Community Organization M = 3.5 75% M = 5.0 100% 10 M = 4.10 100% Benchmark Met
2.1.7 Recognize how the human service organizations are being influenced by the political and economic environments Apply organizational theory in understanding the ways in which services are coordinated and staff is supervised SW Administration Final paper and pres. 100% M = 3.5 75% M = 4.0 100% 36 M = 4.00 100% Benchmark Met Critique and apply policy changes in the environment as related to the adaptation of the organization in providing services to vulnerable populations Community, Economic System and Policy Change Final paper 100% M = 3.5 75% M = 4.0 100% 12 M = 4.05 100% Benchmark Met Utilize theories in power and politics in analyzing inter-organizational linkages Community, Economic System and Policy Change Final paper 100% M = 3.5 75% M = 3.0 100% 17 M = 4.05 97.2% Benchmark Met 2.1.8 Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services Advocate for services to advance the economic and social of clients based on analyses of the service delivery systems Strategies of Community Organization Strategies logic model 100% M = 3.5 75% M = 5.0 100% 13 M = 4.14 97% Benchmark Met Design an efficient service delivery system in order to better serve and to better reach out to the potential clients/consumers Community, Economic System and Policy Change Final paper 100% M = 3.25 75% M = 4.0 100% 41 M = 4.12 96.9% Benchmark Met
Engage in the examination of clients’/consumers’ difficulties in obtaining the needed services from HSOs Community, Economic System and Policy Change Final paper 100% M = 3.5 75% M = 3.0 100% 14 M = 4.12 96.9% Benchmark Met 2.1.9 Respond to contexts that shape practice Continually discover, appraise, and attend to changing needs of clients and emerging societal trends to provide relevant services through community organizing and social planning Community, Economic System and Policy Change Final paper 100% M = 3.25 75% M = 5.0 100% 15, 43, 54 M = 3.93 96.9% Benchmark Met Provide leadership in promoting organizational adaptation to improve the quality of social services Dynamics of Racism and Discrimination Final Paper 95% M = 3.5 75% M = 5.0 100% 45, 50 M = 4.06 98.4% Benchmark Met 2.1.10 Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities 2.1.10(a) Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities Engage in interventions for change in organizations and communities Strategies of Community Organization Power analysis of communities 100% M = 3.5 75% M = 4.0 100% 18 M = 4.08 97.2% Benchmark Met
Facilitate organizational and community change Strategies of Community Organization Final presentation 100% M = 3.25 75% M = 4.0 100% 48 M = 4.13 97.2% Benchmark Met Establish a relationship with organizations and communities Community Organization & Planning Development of leadership team 100% M = 3.75 75% M = 5.0 100% 19 M = 3.97 94.4% Benchmark Met Negotiate mutually agreed-on strategies and desired outcomes Strategies of Community Organization Final presentation 100% M = 3.25 75% M = 5.0 100% 47 M = 4.26 100% Benchmark Met 2.1.10(b) Assess with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities Conduct needs assessment of organizations and communities including client/consumer strengths and weaknesses Program Evaluation Final paper 95% M = 3.5 75% M = 4.0 100% 49 M = 4.31 100% Benchmark Met Develop mutually agreed upon strategies to achieve goals and objectives for organization and community change Program Evaluation Final paper 95% M = 3.5 75% M = 4.0 100% 46 M = 3.96 97% Benchmark Met 2.1.10(c) Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities