2012/2013 UNIT / DEPARTMENT / MAJOR: Social Work STATEMENT OF MISSION: The social work program mission is to prepare competent entry-level professional generalist social workers committed to promoting social and economic justice. A critical aspect of the program s mission is to enhance the quality of lives for culturally diverse populations with an emphasis on alleviating poverty, oppression and discrimination. Further, the mission is grounded in the promotion of an Afrocentric perspective that is essentially holistic in nature and sensitive to social, culture and human diversity. Goal: 1. Prepare competent entry-level social work professionals grounded in the knowledge and values of generalist social work practice from an Afrocentric perspective; and Goal 2: Prepare social work graduates committed to the enhancement of the human well-being and to the alleviation of discrimination, oppression and poverty. Competencies Educational Policy 2.1.1 Identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly. advocate for client access to the services of social work; practice personal reflection and selfcorrection to assure continual professional development; attend to professional roles and boundaries; demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and communication; engage in career-long learning; and use supervision and consultation. ctice Behaviors: ASSESSMENT TOOLS AND PROCESSES Comprehensive Examination BENCHMARK RESULTS AND ANALYSES 100% of the students achieved Comprehensive Examination. ACTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT
Educational Policy 2.1.2 Apply social work ethical principles to guide professional practice. recognize and manage personal values in a way that allows professional values to guide practice; make ethical decisions by applying standards of the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics2 and, as applicable, of the International Federation of Social Workers/International Association of Schools of Social Work Ethics in Social Work, Statement of Principles;3 tolerate ambiguity in resolving ethical conflicts; and apply strategies of ethical reasoning to arrive at principled decisions. Graduate(Alumni) Survey Comprehensive Examination Students will of C in all core Students will achieve Comp. During 2012-, 2013, students achieved a grade of C or better in all core During 2012-, 2013students achieved a score of 70% or above. evaluation which has been Educational Policy 2.1.3 Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments.. distinguish, appraise, and integrate multiple sources of Comprehensive examination Students will rating by Field. The average rating on a scale from 1-5 is as follows 3.93 in 2012 Category 3 reflects this competency and average rating is as follows: 4.85 in 2012. Field Evaluations reflects the average rating on a scale from 1-5 is as follows: 3.6 in 2012. The Social work Program has modified its field evaluation instrument to be more reflective and
knowledge, including researchbased knowledge, and practice wisdom; analyze models of assessment, prevention, intervention, and evaluation; and demonstrate effective oral and written communication in working with individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities, and colleagues. Students will achieve Comp. During 2012-, 2013students achieved a score of 70% or above.. Educational Policy 2.1.4 Engage diversity and difference in practice.. recognize the extent to which a culture s structures and values may oppress, marginalize, alienate, or create or enhance privilege and power; gain sufficient self-awareness to eliminate the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse groups; Field evaluations achieve a rating of 3 or above on Field Evaluations The average rating on a scale from 1-5 is as follows 3.93 in 2012 Category 3 reflects this competency. During 2012-, 2013students achieved a score of 70% or above. The Social work Program has modified its field evaluation instrument to be more reflective and inclusive of program. recognize and communicate their understanding of the importance of difference in shaping life experiences; and view themselves as learners and engage those with whom they work as informants achieve Comp..
Educational Policy 2.1.5 Advance human rights and social and economic justice. Comprehensive examination achieve a rating of 3 or above on Field Evaluations Students achieved a rating of 3 or above on a scale of 1-5 on The Social work Program has modified its field evaluation instrument to be more reflective and inclusive of program objectives. understand the forms and mechanisms of oppression and discrimination; advocate for human rights and social and economic justice; and engage in practices that advance social and economic justice. Educational Policy 2.1.6 Engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research use practice experience to inform scientific inquiry and use research evidence to inform practice Comprehensive Examination achieve Comp. in 2012-2013. During 2012-, 2013. 100% students achieved a score of 70% or above..
100% of the students achieved Comprehensive Examination Educational Policy 2.1.7 Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment utilize conceptual frameworks to guide the processes of assessment, intervention, and evaluation; and critique and apply knowledge to understand person and environment Comprehensive Examination 100% of the students achieved Comprehensive Examination
Educational Policy 2.1.8 Engage in policy practice to advance social and economic well-being and to deliver effective social work services. analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance social well-being; and collaborate with colleagues and clients for effective policy action Comprehensive Examination 100% of the students achieved Comprehensive Examination Educational Policy 2.1.9 Respond to contexts that shape practice continuously discover, appraise, and attend to changing locales, populations, scientific and technological developments, and emerging societal trends to provide Comprehensive Examination
relevant services; and provide leadership in promoting sustainable changes in service delivery and practice to improve the quality of social services 100% of the students achieved Comprehensive Examination 2.10 Engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Engagement Social workers substantively and affectively prepare for action with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities; use empathy and other interpersonal skills; and develop a mutually agreed-on focus of work and desired outcomes Assessment Social workers collect, organize, and interpret..
client data; assess client strengths and limitations; develop mutually agreed-on intervention goals and objectives; and select appropriate intervention strategies Intervention Social workers initiate actions to achieve organizational goals; implement prevention interventions that enhance client capacities; help clients resolve problems; Negotiate, mediate, and advocate for clients; and facilitate transitions and endings.