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J. Ford,Associate Dean for Curriculum From: Maggie JacksonlMieko Smith, Social Work Date:
June 7, 2004 Re
Assessment Report Attached please find the student assessment report for 2004. Please direct questions concerningthe content of the report to Mieko Smith. Thank you. 1
Student Outcome Assessment Report (Format A) School of Social Work College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences June 2004 Introduction
Schoolof Social Work provides two programs accredited by the Council of Social Work
Education-Baccalaureate Social Work Program and Joint Master of Social Work
Program. The latter program is implementedjointly by Cleveland State University and
the University of Akron. Program goals for each program are consistent with the ones
contained in self-study documents submitted as a part of program accreditationprocess.
Baccalaureate Social Work Program
A, Goals (extractedfrom Self Study Report, VolumeI , April 2002):
1. Enhance and maintain a coherent integrated curriculum with an interdisciplinary
liberal arts perspective that supportsthe professional foundation ensuring that
students have an ample opportunityto gain social work knowledge, skills, values
and ethics to become competent beginning generalist social work practitioners
with systems of all sizes, types, and prepare graduateswho have a commitment to
life-long learning.
2. Support a pro-active position in advocating for social, economic and
environmental policy development that ensures that promotion of social and
economicjustice and facilitate the responsiveness of the institutionalresource
systems in meeting the health and humane services needs of the citizens of
Northeast Ohio within the context of the global society, which focus the
curriculum content with emphasis on the students professional growth and
development.
3. Establish linkages with human service agencies and programs, health institutions,
churches, governmental entities, and neighborhood groups to create a quality of
life that is inclusively protective of all population at the local, national and
internationallevels, which will provide curriculum contentreflecting
organizationalbehavior and the dynamics of change.
4. Analyze and strengthenthe Department’s relationshipwith the professional
community to ensure congruity in communication relevant to maintaining high
quality service delivery systems~toeffectivelymeet the needs of diverse
populations and populations-at-risk, as well as,establish and maintain viable field
learning experiences for students.
5. Provide leadership in developing, supporting, and maintaining quality social work
educationby encouraging strong liberal arts programs at the community college
level, such as Cuyahoga County Lorain and Lakeland Community Colleges, as
well as facilitatethe development of social work education at the state, national,
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and international levels, such as a i c a and Kenyon Universities, Berufsaksdemis,
Germany.
6. Maintain core courses and other learning experiences, reflecting the state of the
human service delivery system, as part of the curriculum to provide opportunities
for non-social students and members of the local community who want to increase
their understanding of social problems, human needs, and the professional social
work response to them, as well as satisfjr requirements for licensure hours.
How were they developed? Who was involved? Eave they been modified based on
assessment information?
These goals were developed through a series of ficulty retreats to produce the
Self Study for the preparation for the reaflkmation of the program’s accredited
status. These goals have been modified since the last accreditationcycle in 1995.
Modificationswere made on the basis of Sndings fkom course evaluations,
graduate surveys, field education evaluation, alumni evaluations and employer
evaluations.
B. Outcomes (Extractedfrom the Serf Study, April 2002):
The following outcomes are expected for students in the program.
1. Utilize criticalthinking and analytical skills within the context of professional
social work practice to analyze conditions that cause systems to k c t i o n
effectively, as well as malfunction (Goals 1,2 & 5).
2. Ensure that cultural integrity of individuals, hnilies, groups, organizations,and
communitiesare valued, respected and maintained when completing assessments,
determining and implementing interventionstrategies in the provision of services
with diverse populations (Goals 1 & 2).
3. Develop and m i n t a h a heightened awareness of personal values and ethicsto
clarifl conflicting values and ethical dilemmas that may negatively impact the
capacity to establish collaborativerelationships in their provision of client
services (Goals 1 & 2).
4. Build professional relationships with regard for individual worth and dignity,
respect the individual’s right to make informed decisions and be committed to
advocating for client systems in their obtaining needed resources (Goals2 & 3).
5. Understand the relationship between physical and social environments and the
impact on the well being of client systems develop skills to promote social change,
as well as implement an array of interventionstrategiesto achieve individual and
collective social and economicjustice for populations-at-risk (Goals 2 & 3).
6. Dserentiate and value the historical perspective of social work and its current
structures and issues in context with other disciplines, thereby becoming
proficient in working with professional teams (Goal 3).
7. Understand how theoretical constructs and conceptual frameworks shit to remain
in context with social, economic, and environmental trends that impact
populations-at-risk and diverse populations (Goals 1 & 4).
8. Analyze social and economic trends, as well as political climates to assess the
impact upon client systems and support the belief that the delivery of quality
human services should focus holistically on systems of all sizes (Goals 2 & 3).
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9. Assess and intervene with client systems effectively, utilizing theoretical
frameworks such as the ecological systems model and systems theory to
understand how the bio-psycho-social variables affect individual development and
behavior, as well as understand the interactions among individuals and between
individuals and social systems(Goals 1 & 4).
10. Engage efforts to synthesizeand integrate policies and program deployment
involving all client systems to determine “best practices” to maximize service
opportunities (Goals 3 & 4).
11. Understand the historical perspective of categorical systems and formation of
social policy, and maintain an awareness of how significant changes can impact
client systems, agencies and workers (Goals 3 & 4).
12. Utilize research studies to determine the applicability of findings to practice
understanding the use of “best practices” in service delivery (Goals 1 & 6).
13. Understand the impact of congruitybetween verbal and nonverbal communication
and utilize its significance in assessments and interventions, as well as
interactions with colleagues, other professionals, and members of the community
(Goals 1,3,4 &5).
14. Complete necessary documentation, and participate in proposal writing in
addition to actively engaging any fonun of social change on behalf of the agency
and various client populations and systems (Goals 1 & 3).
15. Evaluate one’s own practice in conjunctionwith supervision, and participate in
research activities such as developing program evaluations, and outcome
measures, as well as knowing how to document key elements of practice for
research (Goal 4).
16. Establish appropriate relationshipswith agency staff at all levels, appropriate
personnel in other agencies and the community to facilitateworking with teams
and committeesto plan for, coordinate and implement services with client
systems, utilizing supervisionappropriate to generalist social work practice
(Goals 2 & 3).
17. Function within the structure of organizations and service delivery systems with
respect for limitations, guidelines, and directives, in conjunction with supervision,
and seek necessary organizationalchange that ensures effective client services
and positive work climate (Goals 1 & 3).
18. Understand the dynamics and consequences of social and economic injustice and
address all forms and mechanisms of human oppression and discrimination, and
take appropriate initiativesto identifl and initiate strategies for change (Goals 1 &
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How were they developed? Mo was involved? Have they been modifid based on
assessment information ?
Once the program goals were identified, the faculty held a series of retreats in
which faculty members in four sequences-theories, policy, research and field
education-met separately developed program objectives that should be
accomplished under the six goals. Subsequently, the total faculty finalized
program objectives that were inclusive of objectives developed by the four
sequence groups. Participated in these activitieswere hll-time and part-time
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faculty members, and members of the Visiting and Field Education Committees
that includes field education instructors and other community constituencies.
This process of self assessment is on-going and regularly revisited. These 13
objectives have been in place since April 2002 and will undergo minor revisions
until the next self study cycle for the reaffirmationby the Council of Social Work
Education in 20 10.
C. Research:
what direct and indirect evidence have you gathered indicating that you are
accomplishingyour goals? What testing instruments, methods, and processes do
you use to collect assessment data? Have these instruments been modified since
theirfirst use?
Direct evidence:
1. During the final two semesters prior to the graduation, students are placed in a
community-based social service agency and receive supervisionof a field
instructor who is a practicing social worker with MSW. With the help of the
student’s faculty field liaison,the field instructor evaluates the student’s
performance based on the practice objectives established at the beginning of each
semester. If students receive a passing grade in both of the two semesters,the
objectives have been achieved. The School expects at least 95 percent of the
seniors successfully complete two semesters of field practicum.
2. The School monitors the graduating Students’passing of the State Board
examinationfor social workers (Licensed Social Worker). The School expects
that at least 95 percent of the graduates pass the licensure examinationwithin 2
takes, to conclude that the objectives 1 through 3.
3. More objective indicators of student outcomeshave been sought, and the faculty
has decided to adopt the BaccalaureateEducation Assessment Package
@EM)recommended by the Council of Sock1Work Education, beginning Fall
semester 2004.
Indirect evidence:
1. The School administers a survey ofalumni every three years, soliciting their
assessment of the level of adequacy of their social work knowledge and skills in
their social work practice. Findings of the survey indirectlyassess the
achievement of objectives 1 through 13.
2. The School distributes a survey to employers of our studentsevery three years,
soliciting their feedback on the level of preparedness among our graduates.
Findings of the survey indirectly assess the achievement of objectives 1 through
13. 3. The School conducts a survey of graduating students each semester to indicate the
level of their preparedness for entry-level social work practice. Their feedback
indirectly indicatesthe achievement of objectives 1 through 13.
4. Again, the BEAP outcome instruments to be adopted in Fall 2004 include alumni
and employer surveys.
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5. An additional feature of indirect measures is a focus group of the graduating
students. The first focus group was conducted in November 2003.
The evaluation instruments that have been used are included in Appendix.
D. Findings: How didyou analyze the data or other gathered information?
Collected data were analyzed by the Evaluation Committee and findings were
included in the Self Study submitted to the CSWE. Evaluationtools are included in
Appendix.
1. The overwhelming majority of graduating students indicated that they were very
well (28%) or fbirly well (42%) prepared, compared to other CSU majors.
Additionally, a great majority of the graduating social work majors indicated that
they were very satisfied (50%) or moderately satisfied (35%) with the quality of
instructionthey received in the major. There were increases in dissatisfaction
with the quality of CSU and Social Work educational experiences.
2. The student feedback of field education experience was generally positive.
However, it was noted that there was a significant decline in their assessment of
the quality of field instruction over time (p=.04). Another alarming trend was a
decline in the willingness to recommend the agency for field placement to a
fellow student w.02).
3. The overwhelming majority of alumni responding to the AIumni Survey reported
satisfaction With the educationalexperience at CSU and Social Work. This highly
positive feedback must be consideredwith caution because of the voluntary
nature of the alumni survey.
4. Although the employers of CSU BSW graduates generally rated the quality of the
BSW program as positive, there was, in their view, a decline in the quality of
preparation of CSU graduates.
5. A focus group of a group of graduating students indicated that students felt there
was overlapping content in policy sequence. Additionally, the students expressed
dissatisfactionwith the lack of availability of faculty advisors in timely fashion.
E. Review: How werefacultyhtaff and students involved in the review process?
Findings of the evaluationwere disseminatedto the faculty, s t a e student leaders, and
Field Education and Visiting Committee members through the Self Study distribution.
One faculty meeting was designated for discussing the findings. Findings of the
focus group were distributed to faculty members and student leaders for their review,
followed by their extensive discussion.
F. Actions: What changes have you made?
Curriculum.activities. services, goals or outcomes
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Faculty members in the four sequences met to discuss areas of overlap in the
course content to so that courses in sequence are presented logically.
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0 The hculty members determined that they should increase their availabilityto
students outside the classroom for academic advising.
Based on the students’ feedback on their field education experiences, the Field
Education Committee was charged to develop concrete strategiesto enhance
the quality of students’ field education experiences. Such strategies, some of
which have been implemented, included the more stringent criteria in
selecting agencies for field education, increased hours for the orientation of
field instructors.
The assessment activities including tvve of research evidence, or review urocess
0 The fkculty has adopted the Baccalaureate Education Assessment Package
(BEAP) as outcome measures that will be implemented in Fall 2004. The
BEAP include pre-, post-test, alumni survey and employer survey that are
used nationwide. One advantage of adopting the B E N is the ability to
compare student outcomes with those at other institutions.
0 The hculty has decided to continue the revision of the student evaluation of
their field educationexperience since it provides valuable qualitative
informationconcerning the quality of field education.
The hculty has decided to continue focus group of graduating studentsto
collect their feedback on the program in general. The focus group will be
conducted every semester with the graduating class of students. Findings will
be disseminated subsequentlyto the faculty and student leaders.
To illustratethe evaluation cycle of the program the following was sent to the CSWE.
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Reassessment of
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objectives and
evaluation
Joint Master of Social Work Program
A. Goals (ixtracfedfrom Selfstudy Report, VolumeI (April 1998):
1. To provide affordable and accessible graduate professional education.
2. To prepare studentsto contribute to the diversity of the profession.
3. To maintain leading edge knowledge and skill in the use of distance learning and
related technological advances.
B. Outcomes (Extractedfrom the SegStudy, ApriI 1998):
The following objectives kl1under each of the goals.
Goal 1: Graduateswill demonstratethe ability to
a. Build on the liberal arts perspective and synthesize knowledge, skills, values, and
ethics acquired in the professionalfoundation and concentrationsand apply these
in diverse practice contexts.
b. Apply a strengthdempowermentperspective with a continuum of client systems
to prevent and eliminate oppression and discrimination and to promote social and
economic justice.
c. Apply the professional values, ethics, and conscious use of self for professional
social work practice and licensure primarily in the State of Ohio.
d. Apply the research process to evaluate practice, programs and services, and to
develop new knowledge to benefit populations-at-risk.
Goal 2: Graduate will demonstratethe ability to:
e. Promote and advocatethe inclusionof diversity as an integral part of the
development of social policies, programs, benefits, services, and practice.
The Program will:
f Recruit and maintain diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff for the Program.
Goal 3: Graduates will demonstrate the ability to:
g. Acquire literacy regarding the use of computers and data analysis s o h a r e to
conduct of research.
h. Acquire an awarenessof appreciationfor how technology such as
teleconferencing, E-mail, specialized software, and other equipment can inform
and enhance social work practice.
The Program will:
i. Maintain resources for updating distance learning technology, library materials,
faculty training, and student orientation.
C. Research:
What direct and indirect evidence have you gathered indicating that you are
accomplishingyour goah? Whattesting instruments, methods, and processes do
you use to coliect assessment data? Have these instrumentsbeen modified since
theirfirst use?
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Direct evidence:
1. The MSW Program participated in a project entitled Case Studies in Evaluating
the Benefits and Costs of Mediated Instruction and Distributed Learning, funded
by the national Institute on PostsecondaryEducation, Libraries, and Lifelong
Learning; Officeof Educational Research and Improvement, and Information
Resources and Technology in the Chancellor’s Officeof the California State
University. This study found that 75 percent of the Akron graduates from the
1996 and 1997 graduating classes would not have gone to Cleveland fro an MSW
program, and that the cost of the joint MSW Program is about 35 percent less than
the cost of two separateprograms serving the same number of student.
2. The first alumni survey found that 100 percent of the graduatesreported that they
were satisfied with the MSW Program for preparing them for the marketplace,
and that they were employed in a higher ranking social work position than prior to
entering the MSW Program, with 88 percent reporting an increase in salary since
graduating fiom the Program.
3. The same study reported that 86 percent of the students were female and that 41.5
percent were minorities, indicating the success in attracting a diverse group of
students.
4. In terms of the effectsof distance learning technology on students’ educational
experiences, comparisons made of grade averages fio students at sending and
receiving sites for academic years 1995-96 and 1996-97, t value was not
significant at 5 percent level, indicating no evidence of either a positive or
negative effect due to the use of the video-conferencing technology nor of grading
bias on the part of the instructors.
5. The pre-and -post test distance learning survey conducted by the MSW Program
Evaluation Committee found that students gain skills, more positive attitudes, and
realistic knowledge about the use of distance learning technology. For example,
while 83 percent of the pre-test group reported that “Professional social work
activities are not possible over distance learning,” only 29 percent of the post-test
group responded this way.
Indirect evidence: A. Feedback fiom graduates and the Visiting Committeewas sought. Evaluation instrumentsare included in Appendix.
D. Findings: How didyou unaIyze the data or othergathered information?
Collected data were analyzed by the Evaluation Committee and findings were
included in the Self Study submitted to the CSWE. The findings were distributed to
the f$cultyon the both sites.
E. Review: How werefaculty/stanand students involved in the reviewprocess?
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Findings of the evaluation were disseminated to the faculty, staff, student leaders, and
Field Education and Visiting Committee members through the Self Study distribution.
One faculty meeting was designated for discussing the findings.
F. Actions: What changes have you made?
Curriculum. activities. services,goals or outcomes
Based on the data fiom the Distance Learning survey, the orientation for students
was modified to include more information on the use of computers.
Based on the findings in the California Study, part-time programming was
implemented.
As a result of formal and informal feedback fiom field instructors and students
desiring more contact with faculty liaisons, the policy concerning the number of
liaison visits was changed fiom one visit in the first semester to at least one visit
per semester. In addition, grades given for the field practicum were changes fiom
letter grades and pasdfail grades.
Based on the feedback fiom graduates and the Visiting Committee, greater
emphasis on skills and techniques of group work was added to Advanced Practice
with Small systems I and 11.
Based on the student feedback, the Akron “smart room” was upgraded.
The assessment activities including tvpe of research evidence. or review process
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The faculty is currentlyreviewing the .meanto measure comprehensive student
outcomes. The Evaluation Committee is charged to develop recommendations for
the taculty review.
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Appendix:
Evaluation Instruments
Baccalaureate Social Work Program Graduation Survey Alumni Survey Employer Survey Field Education Evaluation Graduating Student Focus Group Questionnaire Joint Masters of Social Work Program Cleveland State Universih and the Universitv of Akron Alumni Survey Employer Survey Graduate Survey Distance Learning Pre-Test Distance Learning Post-Test Cleveiand State University
School of Social Work
BSW Program
Graduation Survey
A Are yon currently employed?
-full the-PartTime-Notemployed
social work
1. What is your current employment area?
No SocialWork
2. What is your next desired position?
B. What is the status of your pursuit of au MSW educzltion?
-1. Applied 2
. Plan on applying
-3. No immediate plans
C. How well has your social work &tion prepared you far the folIowing roles and fimctons?
1. verywell
2. Fairly well 3. Average
4. Poorly
5. Very poorly
1. utilize critical thinking and analyticalskiffs.
2. Ensure cultural integrity of individuals myour practice.
3. Develop and maintain awareness of etbics and values.
4. Build Emofessional relationships.
Understand the impact of environment in yourpradice.
6. Becomeproficient in professional team work
7. Awaremss of farces tbat impact at risk popuIatons
8. Analyze social and economic trends and their hnpact
9.Asses and intervenewith client systems
10. Integratepolicies and programs to dekmhe best practkes
11. Umhstand the impact of sipificrrnt changes on clients
12. Use research to utilize “best practices” iu.
13. Utilize verbal and nonverbal commMicafion
14. Complete necessary documeatation
15. Evduate your practice
16. Establish appropriate working relationships
17. Functionwithin b structureof your agency
18. Understand the dynamics and consequences of mjustices
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D.1. Wbat aspects ofthe CSU Social Work program were most heIpM?
2.What aspects of the CSU Social Work propm were least helplid?
E. 1. How well prepared are you for a social work position?
iVery well 2. Fairly well
3. Average
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2. Compared with graduates of other under~mduatzsocial work prognms, how well prepared are
you For a social work position?
1. Very tveu
2, Fairly well 3. Average
4. Poorly
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CLEVELAND STATE UNfVERSITY
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK
ALUMNI SURVEY
1. Are you currently employed as a Social Worker?
1.
Yes
2. No 2. If you are not currently employed in Social Work, did your social work training pqare you for your current field? 1. Yes-2.
No
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2a. What is your current employment field? 3. If your current position is in social work, please circle your principal fhction: 6.Consultant 1. Direct Service (e.g. Casework,
Group Work, Clinicai)
7. Research 2. Supervision
8. Planning 3. Case Management
9. EducatiodTraining 4. ManagemedAdministdon 5. Policy Development/Analysis 4. Piease, indicate the organizational type of your position. 5. Private and Nonprofit-Sectarian
1. Public Service-Lod 6.
Private and Nonprofit-Non-Sectarian 2. Public Service-State 7.
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for Profit; Proprietary 3. Public Service-Fedd 4. Public Service-Military 5. Please indicate the setting of your position. 1. Social Service Agency/Organhation 2. Private Practice-Self-Employed Solo 3. Private praCtice-Partnership/Gmup 4. Membership Organization 5. Hospital
6. Institution (Non-Hospital) 7 . Outpatient Facility: Clinic/Health or Mental Health Center 8. Group Home/Tra.usitional Housing 6. Please, indicate practice area of your position. 1. Children and Youth 2. Community Development 3. Community Organizing 4. community Planning 5. Family Services 6. CorreCtion/CriminalJustice 7. Group Services 8. MedicaI/Health Care 9. Mental Health
10. Public Assistance/Welfare 9-Nursing Home/Hospice
10. Court/CriminalJustice System 1 1. Juvenile Justice System
12. CoUegeAJniversity 13. Elementary/Secondary School System 14. Employment in NonSocial Service Organization (e-g., business/manufacturing,
consulting/research firm, etc.)
11. School Social Work 12. Services to the Elderly 13. AIcohollDrug and Substance Abuse 14: DevelopmentalDisabilityhfental Retardation
15. Other Disabilities 16. Occupational 17. Juvenile Justice 18. Other 1
7. How many months were there between your graduation and your current social work position?
8. How many different employers have you had since your graduation?
9. What has been the length of time (in months) that you have held your present position.
10. Have you been promoted with your present employer?
loa. Number of present position promotions
1. Yes
2. No
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11. What is the status of your Masters Degree pursuit in social work?
-1. Have MSW 2
. Enrolled MSW 3 . P l a n on MSW
-4.No immediate plans for MSW
13. What baniers did you have or (if applicable) do you perceive, if any, to your pursuit of an MSW?
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15. Check credentials which apply:
A.C.S.W.
Social Work LiscJCert.
Independent Social WorkfManager Lisc. /Cert.
Other (list)
Clinical Social Work Lisc./Cert.
16. Check social work professional and commUnity organkitions in which you are involved (check as mimy as
apply)
17. How m
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NABSW
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y social work professional conferences/workshops have you attended in the last two years?
18. Do you feel it is important for social work supervisorsto have an MSW?
Yes
No
19. Compared with other workem from other disciplines, how well prepared were you for current social work
position?
-1. Very Well-2.
Fairly Well-3.
Not Very Well -4.
Poorly -9.
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20. Compared with graduates h m other Social Work programs, how well prepared were
you for your current social work position?
1. Very Well -2. Fairly Well -3.
Not Very Well -4.Poorly-9.
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21.Please, rate the following areas in terms of the extent to which your education at CSU prepared you for your
current positioo:
1 = Very Well Prepared 2 = Well Prepared 3 = Average Preparation
4 = Unprepared 5 = Poorly Prepared 6 = Not Applicable or cannot rate
A. Professional IdentificationandResponsibility ............................
B. UtilizationofSockdWorkVaIues ...................................
C. KnowledgeofHumanBehaviorintheSocialEnviroMlent ...................
D. Methods, Principles, andTechniquesforPractice .........................
E. Social Policy .................................................
F.Research ....................................................
G. Field Placement ...............................................
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23. What aspects of the CSU program were most helpfui to you?
24. What aspects of the CSU program were least helpful to you?
25. If you were to begin again, would you choose the CSU program?
26. Would you recommend the CSU BSW program to someone you know?
1. Yes
2. No
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2. No
27. Please, make any suggestions below for strengthening the BSW Social Work program at CSU.
OVERALL UNIVERSJTY EXPERIENCE
Instructions: The followingitems are designed to measure your satisfaction With your overall university experience.
Circle the response which best depicts your satisfaction.
28. How well do you &el the CSU program met your needs in the fillowing three areas?
1 = Poorly 2 = Average 3 = WeU 4 = Very well
A. Intellectualgrowth.. ................................................
B.Careertraining ....................................................
C.PersonaIgrowth ...................................................
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2 = Dissatisfied
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3 = Moderately satisfied
4 = Very ‘Satisfied 5 Don’t Knowlinapplicable
A. Instrucuoninyourmjor ............................................
B. Overallinsauction .................................................
C. Academicadvishg ................................................
D. Careerguidance andmumeling.. ......................................
E.Jobplacementservices ..............................................
F. The services of thecomputingcenter. ....................................
G.Academic support services (including math, reading, Writing andspeech labs, tutorial support, and remedial courses .........................
H.Financial aidservices ..............................................
I. Registration.. ...................................................
J. Servicesforcommuter students.. .......................................
K. Foodsetviceoncampus.. ...........................................
L. Campus-sponsoredrecreaaonal opportunities ...............................
M.Libraryservices..................................................
N. Health services ...................................................
0. Academicstandards ...............................................
P. Faculty interest instudents ...........................................
Q-Competenceofinstructor............................................
R. Interactionwith faculty .............................................
s. Generalcampussupport .............................................
T. Levelofavailable technology ..........................................
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30. To what extent do you think your CSU educationcontributed to your knowledge, skills and personal development
in the areas below?
1 = Very Much 2 = Somewhat 3 = Very Little-4 = Not at all 5 = Don’t Know
A.Wnthg
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B.Spealdng .......................................................
c. usingstatistics inyourdailyactivities ...................................
D. Applying scientificmethodsof hquhy ...................................
E. Understanding ofdiverseculturesandvalues ...............................
F. Recognizingandactinguponethicalprhciples ..............................
F. Exercising publicresponsibilityandmmmunity&e
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G.Leadingorguidingothers ...........................................
H. Caring for your ownphysical a u d m d h e a l t h .............................
I. UndemandingissuesandproblemsEdcingtheworld ...........................
J. Solvingproblemscreaavely ...........................................
K. Thinking critically (learn, research, andquestion) ............................
L. Participating inres~hprojectsorcreativeactiviti~.
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M. Understandinghumanbehavior.. ......................................
N. Understanding the relationship of the past to contemporary events .................
0.Understanding andusingcomputers ......................................
P. Carrying out research projects independently ...............................
Q.Developingleisuretimeinterests .......................................
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37. Present salary range:
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Under $lO,OOOO
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$30-39.999 $25-29,999
$15-19,999 $4049,999
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1.
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YOU currently employing a
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Employer SURVEY
graduate of the Cleveland State Unive&ty BSW program?-yes-
2. If your are employing a CSU BSW grad-,
1. Direct Service (e.g. Casework,
Group Work, Clinical)
2. Supervision
3. Case Management
No please indicate (circle) hisher principal functionat YOW agency. 4. Management/Administration 5. Education/Training 6. Research 7. Planning 3.
please. indicate the organizational type of your agency.
5. Private and Nonpmfit-Sectarian
1. Public Service-Local 6. Private and Nonpmfit-Non-Sec& 2. Public Service-State 7. Private for Profit; Proprietary 3. Public Service-Federal 4. Public Service-Military 4. please indicate setting of your agency. 1. Social Service Agency/Organktion 2. Private Practice-Self-Employed Solo 3. Private Practice-Partnership/Group 4. Membership Organization 5. Hospital 6. Institution (Non-Hospital) 9. Nursing Home/Hospice 10. CodCriminal Justice System 11. Juvenile Justice System
12. CollegeAJniversity 13. Elementary/Secondary School System 14. Employment in NonSocial Service &-on
(e.g., business/manufacturing,
consulting/research firm, etc.)
7. Outpatient Facility: Clinic/Health or Mental Health Center 8. Group Home/TransitionalHousing 5. Please, i n d i e practice area of your agency. 1. Children and Youth 2, Community Development 3. commuuity organizing 4. community Planning 5. Family Services 6. CoxrectiodCriminal Justice 7. Group Services 8. Medical/Health Care 9. Mental Health 10. Public Assistance/welfare , 11. School Social Work 12. Services to the Elderly 13. AlcoholAImg and Substance Abuse 14. Developmental DiSability/Mental Retardation
15. Other Disabilities 16. Occupational 17. JuveniIe Justice 18. Other I
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6. What has been the length of time that you have employed CSU graduate(s). 7. How many social work professional conkrences/workshops have you attended in the last two YearS? 8. If any, what areas were covered by those workshops ?
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9. khat areas of conthing education workshops, conferences, if any, do you think you need?
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10. Do you f
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11. Compared with other workers fromother disciplines, how we!l prepared &/are CSU graduates
for a social work position? -Very Well
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Fairly Well
Not Very Well
Poorly
Cannot Evaluate/Not Applicable
12. Compared with graduates of other BSW Social Work ptograms, how well prepared idare CSU graduates for a
social work position?
-Very Well
Fairly WeU
Not Very Well
13.Rate the fb!lowing a m s in t e r n of the extent to which a
Poorly
Cannot Evaluate/Not Applicable
u prepared your supervisee/mployeefor his/her/thek
c m ~ nposition:
t
1 = Not Appficable or cannot rate
2 = unpteparea
3 = Poorly prepared
4 = Average Prepamion
5=Prepared
6=Wellprepared
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C. KmwledgeofHumanBehaviorinhSocial Environment .................... 1
D. Methods, hindplcs. andTechniquesforPractice ......................... 1
E. SocialPolicy ...........................
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A. ProfessionalIdentificationandResponsibility
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14. To what extent do you think the CSU BSW education contributed to the knowledge, skills and personal
development of your supvke/exnployee in the areas below?
1 = VeryMuch 2 =Somewhat 3 = VeryLittle 4 -Notatall 5 = Don'tKnow
1 2 3 4 5 A.Writing
B. Speaking
1 2 3 4 5 C. Usingstatisticsindailyactiviti~
1 2 3 4r5 D. Applyingscientificmethodsofhquiry
1 2 3 4 5
E. Understanding ofdiverseculturesandvalues
1 2 3.4 5 F. Recognizingandactinguponetbicalprinciples
1 2 3 4 5
G. Exercisingpublicresponsibilityandconrmunitysenrice
1 2 3 4 5 H.Leadingorguidingothers
1 2 3 4 5 I. Caringforpersonalphysicalandmentalhealth..
1 2 3 4 5 J. Understandingissuesandproblemsfadngthewodd...........................
1 2 3 4 5
K. SolvingproblemsCrea.tively ..........................................
1 2 3 4 5
L. Thinkingcritically(Iearn,research,andquestion) ............................
1 2 3 4 5
M. Participatingin~hprojectsorcreativeactivities
1 2 3 4 5
N. Understandinghumanbehavior
1 2 3 4 5 0. Understandingthe~onshipofthepasttoco~poraryevents
1 2 3 4 5 p. Understandingandusingcomputers .....................................
1 2 3 4 5
Q. Carrying out research projects iradependently ...............................
1 2 3 4 5
R. Developingleisuretimehterests
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D Student's Name (Optional):
Date:
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Department:
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FieldInstructor.
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Faculty Liaison:
placement agreements;(2) improvethe @lY
of field educationby identifyin% the areas of support and consultation with field
instructors; (3) make additions and modificationsto the cumidurn. It shouldbe completed at the end ofthe final term of h e
Practicum.
You and the agency:
A.
Orientation to the agency: Please rate the fopowing in their degree of adequacy for your learning:
Less Than
Adequate
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Agency purpose:
Legal bases and sanctions:
sourcesof funding:
Major problems and services:
Field of serviceor problem:
Organizational structure:
Major interventive methods:
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Adequate
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Facilitiesand equipment provided for you:
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Reimbursement for work related expenses incmed by you:
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Definition of your work responsibfities:
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Definition of yo& stam,right and duties:
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If you rated any of the above "Less Than Adequate", describe briefly what you did, if anythbi,
improve the problem:
You and the Field Instnrctor:
A.
Did you establish a Ieaming contract?
If yes, was it in writing?
0 Yes
0 Yes
0 No
0 No
B. Did you have regularly scheduled weekly conferences?
If yes, duration:
; ifno, did you receive field instruction?
0 Yes
0 Yes
0 No
0 No
C.
What other leamiug opportunitieswere provided to you?
D. In addition to your regular assignment, did you have the opportunity for any of the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Attendance at department or agedcy stdfmeetings:
Attendance at a Board of Policy group meeting:
Participation in agency related research:
Participation in agency-commmity related activity:
(attend communitymeetins, interpret agency
programs or services, etc.)
Yes
No
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Please comment in a substantive way about the above activitiesas learning experiences:
E. What might you suggest as a way to have improved the instruction which you received?
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Ifyou were asked by another student if you would recommend this agency as a field instruction site, how
would
- YOU answer? "his agency is:
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0
Poor
0 ,Lessthan Adequate
0
Adequate 0 AboveAverage
0
Excellent
Ifyou were asked to evaluatethe qualityof field instwction which you received, how would you m-wer?
This field instructor is:
0 Poor
0 Less than Adequate
0 Adequate 0 AboveAverage
0
Excellent
xyou
were asked to identifjlyour areas of growth as a social work practitioner, as a result of this placement, how would
YOU
answer?
If you were asked to identify areas in which you need to make continued growth and change as a social
work practitioner, how would you answer?
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m.
.. Please make any additionai comments or suggestionsnot included above:
3 BSW Graduating StudentsFocus Group Questions
The CSU School of Social Work is striving to provide the best possible education and
training for the students aspiring to be entry level social workers. We would like to hear
fiom you about experience with the School and your insights so that we can benefit fiom
your feedback to continuously improve our program for fbture students. Thank you for
your participation.
1. Now that you have almost completed your social work generalist education, what
do you think about the social work profession? What aspects do you like best and
least? Why?
2. What aspects of social work professional preparation do you feel you have
received in the program? What aspects do you feel most and least prepared
for? Why?
3. What aspects of social work professionalpreparation do you feel limited?
4. What has your experience been within the University in general?
5. What about your experience within the School?
6. What are your plans for [the] immediate fbture after graduation?
7. What is[/are] your professional goaI(s)
8. Does it include graduate education? If yes, why? If not, why?
9. What suggestions for improvement do you have?
Association of BaccalaureateSocial Work Program Directors
The Baccalaureate Education Assessment Package (BEAP) Background & History: The BPD Outcomes Instrument
In 1987, the BPD OutcomesAssessment Instrument was first
circulated for BSW Programs to use in evaluatingthe
experiences of their a l d a e . It was revised in 1990 to
incorporateoptical scanningtechnology in the gathering of data.
Thii revised version has been used continuouslythrough 1999,
and has missed a national database of over 9,000 BSW
graduates. This database has been the basis for numerous
publications on baccalaureate social work education. Programs
obtained information on using the instrumentby sending a
request on their letterhead.
In return mail, the BSW Program was sent a copy of the BPD
OutcomesInstrument, a Use Agreement, and a Facesheet of
basic Program information. OPSCAN sheetswere ordered h m
John Rogers at a nominal cost, and Programs were permitted to
duplicate the instrumentthemselves. Programs mailed the
instrumentto graduateswho were certified withii the past two
years, and collected the OPSCAN sheets which were returned.
The Facesheet of basic information on each BSW Program was
completedand submitted along with the completed OPSCAN sheetsto the Rochester Institute of Technology
for SPSS analysis. Within two weeks, the Program received a full univariate descriptiveanalysis of their
own data compared to the existing overall BPD database at the time of analysis.
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ssociation ofBaccalaureate Social Work Program Directors
Current: The Baccalaureate Education Assessment Package
(BEAP)
PowerPoint Presentationof the New BEAPW!
In 1999, the BaccalaureateEducation AssessmentPackage was
developedto growing concerns in BSW education for tracking students
over time f?om entrance into the Program to two years after
graduation. The enitre package consists of five instruments:
1.
2.
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The BEAP Entrance Survel
The Social Work Values Inventory
The BEAP Exit Survev
The BEAP Alumnilae Survev
The BEAP Em~loverSurvev
Full informationpackages were mailed to all accredited BSW
programs and in-candidacy BSW programs in December, 1999, and
supplies of instrumentsand instructional manuals were mail to
programs who placed orders for them beginning in January,2000. As
of February, 2000, the first set of completed instrumentshave been
submitted, thus formally initiating the project.
When submittingcompleted instruments, please fill out the BE@
Facesheet for your program, and send it, along with the OPSCAN
forms to:
Marshall Smith Social Work Department Rochester Institute of Technology 3368 Eastman Building Rochester, NY 14623 Attn: BEAP
To learn more about the package or to order survey forms, contact
John P. Rogers, Chair
Department of Social Work
Mount Mercy College
1330 Elm hunt Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319)363-82i3,ext. 1276/1384
(319)368-6492(Fax)
BEAP Research Team Members:
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Department of Social
Work
127 EducationBuilding
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523
970.491.6612
Jannah Mather
JoAnn Rav
Graduate School of
1035 S Azalea Dr
Spokane, WA 99204
Social Work
University of Utah
395 South 1500 East
Room 111
Salt Lake City, UT 841 12
John P. Rooem
Department of Social
Work
Mount Mercy College
1330 Elmhurst Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319.363.8213, ext
1276/1384
801.581.6192
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Rov W. Rodenhiser
Graduate School of Social College of Social Work Social Work Department
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University of South
Rochester Institute of
University ofUtah
Caroii
Technology
395 South 1500 East
Columbia, SC 29208
3368 Eastman Building
803.777.5291
Room 1 1 1
Rochester, NY 14623
716.475.5262
Salt Lake City, UT 841 12
716.475.6715 (Fax)
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CLEVELANDSTATE UNlWZWTY and THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK
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ALUMNI SURVEY
Yes
1. Are you currently employed as a Social Worker?
No la. How well did your graduate level social work training prepare you for your current position? 1. Very well -2. Fairly well 3 . OK -4.Poorly -5. Very poorly 2. If you are not currently employed in Social Work, What is your current field? 3. If your current position is in social work, then indicate your principal function: Please, circle the most appropriate response: 5. Consultant 1. Direct Service (e.g. Casework,
6. Research Group Work, Case Management)
2. Supervision
7. Planning 8. EducatiodTraining 3. ManagementJAdministration
9. Other 4. Policy DevelopmentlAnaIysis
4. Indicate the organizational type of your position in social work. Please, circle the most appropriate response: 5. Private and Nonprofit-Sectarian 1. Public Service-Local
6. Private and Nonprofit-Non-Sectarian 2. Public Service-State
7. Private for Profit; Proprietary 3. Public Service-Federal
4. Public Service-Military
8. Other 5. Indicate setting of your position. Please, circle the most.appropriate response: 9. Nursing Home/Hospice 1. Social Service Agency/Organization
' 10. Court/Criminal Justice System 2. Private Practice-Self-Employed Solo
11. Juvenile Justice System
3. Private Practice-Partnership/Group .
4. Membership Organization
12. CollegelIJniversity 13. Elementary/Secondary School System 5. Hospital
14.
Employment in Non-Social Service Organization 6. Institution (Non-Hospital)
(e.g., business/manufacturing, 7. Outpatient Facility: CIinic/Health
consulting/research firm,etc.) or Mental Health Center
8. Group HomelTransitional Housing
15. Other 6. Indicate practice area of your position. Please, circle the most appropriate response: 11. School Social Work
1. Children and Youth .
12.
Services to the Elderly
2. Community Development 3. Community Organizing 4. Community Planning 5. Family Services 6. CorrectionlCriminalJustice 7. Group Services 8. Medical/Health Care 9. Mental Health
10. Public AssistanceNeIfare 13. Alcohol/Drug and SubstanceAbuse 14. Developmental DisabiiitylMental Retardation 15. Other Disabilities 16. Occupational 17. Juvenile Justice 18. Other 7. How many months were there between your graduation and your current social work position? 8. How many different employers have you had since your graduation? 9. What has been the length of time (in months) that you have held your present position. 1
10. Have you been promoted With your present employer?-
No (If yes)Number of promotions
11. What barriers did you have, if any, in your pursuit of an MSW?
12. What is the status of your Doctoral Degree pursuit in social work?
Have Doctorate
Enrolled in program
Plan on enrolling
No immediate plans
13. Check credentials which you currently have:
A.C.S.W.
Independent Social Work/Manager Lisc.Kert.
Social Work LiscJCert.
-Clinical Social Work LiscJCert.
Other (lit)
14. Check social work, professional, and other organizations in which you are involved (check as many as apply)
NASW
NABSW
Other@)
15. How many social work professional conikrences/workshopshave you attended in the last two
If any, what areas were covered by those workshops
yeats?
?
16. What areas of continuing education workshops, conferences, if any, do you think you need?
Area@):
17. Compared with other graduate level workers fiom other disciplines, how well prepared were you for
current social work position?
1. Very Well
2. Fairly Well
3. OK
4. Poorly-5.
Very poorly -9.
Not applicable
18. Rate the extent to which your education at CSU/AKRON prepared you for your current position:
2 = Poorly Prepared
0 = Not Applicable or cannot rate 1 = Unprepared
3 = Average Preparation
4= Prepared
5 = Well Prepared
Professional Identification and Responsibility
...
Utilization of Social Work Values
Knowledge of Human Behavior in the Social Environment
Methods, Principles, and Techniques for Practice
Social Policy
Research
Field Placement
0 1 2
0 1 2
0 1 2
0 1 2
0 1 2
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19. What aspects of the CSU/AKRON MSW program were most helpful to you?
20. what aspects of the CSU/AKRON MSW program were least helpful to you?
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2 1. If you were to begin again, would you choose CSU/AKRON MSW program?
Yes
22. Would you recommend the CSU/AKRON MSW to a bachelor level sociaI worker?
No
Yes-No
23 .Make any suggestions below for strengtheningthe MSW Social Work program at CSU/AKRON.
24.Wodd you choose the same major field of study? (Check one)
Yes .
No
OVERAU UMWRSITYEXPERIENCE
Instructions: The following items are designed to measure your satisfaction with your overall university experience.
Circle the response which best depicts your satisfaction.
25.How well do you feel the CSU/AKRON MSW program met your needs in the following three areas?
1 = Poorly 2 = Somewhat Adequately 3 = Adequately 4 = Very well
Intellectualgrowth ...............................................................
Careertraining .................................................................
Personalgrowth ................................................................
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26 How satisfied were you with the OUALJTY of each of the following?
4 = Very Satistied
1 = Very Dissatisfied
5 .Don't KnowlDo not use
2 = Dissatistied
3 = Moderately satisfied
Instructioninyourmajorfieldprogram ............................................
Overallinstruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Academicadvising ............................................................
Careerguidanceandcounseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jobplacementsexvices .........................................................
Theservicesofthecomputingcenter ..............................................
Academic support services (including math, reading, writing
and speech labs tutorial support, and remedial courses ...............................
Financialaidservices ...........................................................
Registration .................................................................
Servicesforcommuterstudents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foodserviceoncampus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Campussponsored recreational opportunities ........................................
LibraryseMces ..............................................................
Internships, fieldexperience, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Healthservices ...............................................................
Academicstandards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Facultyinterestinstudents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Generalcampussupport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Levelofavailabletechnology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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k your MSW education contributed to your knowledge, skills and personal
development in the areas below? Please, circle the most appropriateresponse.
1 = Very Much 2 = Somewhat 3 = Very Little 4 = Not at all 5 = Don't Know
2 Can synthesize a broad range of knowledge and skills and apply these to practice with individuals. families.
1-2
3
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5
groups. communities, and organizations.
b. Can select, synthesize, and differentiallyapply knowledge and skills to practice situations involving life cycle.
life-style, and culturally diverse perspectives.
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c. Can conduct systematic problem solving, including critical thinking and appropriately apply knowledge to
practice situations with small and large systems.
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d. Can identify, describe, and analyzing bio-psycho-social variables as specific resources and obstacles within and
among small and large systems that impact on individual and collective human development and behavior.
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e. Understand the dynamics of small and large systems in which clinical and ethical dilemmas occur, including
the perpetuation of oppression and discrimination and understandingof strategiesand skills of change that
1-2
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5
promote social and economicjustice.
f. Committed to the positive values of diversity, socialjustice and equality and understands the role of ethical
analysis and decision-making in social work practice. 1
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g. Sensitiveto human needs and can merentially apply communication skills and the conscious use of self in
exchanges with various client populations, colleagues, supervisors, and members of the community.
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h. Can conduct ongoing evaluationsof practice interventionsand their outcomes. 1
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i: Have an understandingof the mearch process, includingproblem formulation and analysis, selection of
appropriatedesigns, data analysis, reporting of findings, and application of these to practice.
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j. Understand and use appropriatelysupervisionand consultation in professional practice.
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k Skilled in the assessment of community needs, the mobilization of resources, and effective neighborhood
and community organizationand development.
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1. Have the understanding and ability to interpret the historical tradition and values of social work practice.
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m.Understands and appreciatesthe impact of social policies and programs on professional practice.
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n. Am involved in development projects that assess needs, evaluate programs and interventionstrategies, and test
innovative methods of social work practice.
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vulnerability, to enhance quality of life for individuals,families, and groups. 1-3
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30. Age
Asian or Pacific Islander
American Indian or Alaskan Native .
3 1. Ethnic Ongin (optional):
-Black (not Hispanic ongin)
-Puerto Rican
ChicanoMexican American
Other Hispanic
Other
White (not Hispanic in origin)
32. Year of Graduation:
33. Zip Code:
34. Present salary range:
Under $10,0000
-$20-24,999
35. GPA:
$10-14,999
$25-29,999
-3.0 - 3.49
$30-3 9,999
$15-19,999
$40-49,999
Above 3.5
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1. Are you currently employing a Social Worker who graduated from the Cleveland State University/University of Akron MSW program?
Yes
No 2. If your are employing a CSU/AA MSW graduate,please indicate M e r principal function at your agency in the brackets below. 6. Consultant 1. Direct Service (e.g. Casework,
2.
3.
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Group Work, Clinical)
Supervision
Case Management
Management/Administration Policy DevelopmentlAnalysis 7. Research 8. Planning 9. EducatiodTraining 3. Please, indicate the organizational type of your agency. 5. Private and Nonprofit-Sectarian 1. Public Service-Local 6. Private and Nonprofit-Non-Sectarian 2. Public Service-State 7. Private for Profit; Proprietary 3. Public Service-Feded 4. Public Service-Military 4. Please indicate setting of your agency. 1. Social Service Agency/Organization 2. Private Practice-Self-Employed Solo 9. Nursing Home/Hospice 10. Court/Criminal Justice System , 11. Juvenile Justice System 12. College/University - 13. Elementary/Secondary School System
14. Employment in Non-Social Service Organization '
3. Private Practice-Partnership/Group Membership Organization Hospital Institution (Non-Hospital) Outpatient Facility: Clinic/Health or Mental Health Center 8. Group Home/Transitional Housing 4.
5.
6.
7.
(e.g., business/manufacturing,
consulting/research firm, etc.)
5. Please, indicate practice area of your agency. 1. Children and Youth 2. Community Development 3. Community Organizing 4. Community Planning 5. Family Services 6. C ~ ~ e ~ t i ~ d C r i mJustice
inal
7. Group Services . 8. Medical/Health Care 9. Mental Health 10. Public AssistanceAVelfare 11. School Social Work 12. Services to the Elderly 13. AlcohoUDrug and Substance Abuse 14. Developmental Disabilityhlental Retardation 15. Other Disabilities 16. Occupational 17. Juvenile Justice 18. Other 6. What has been the length of time that you have employed CSUNA graduate(s). 7. 1
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15. How many social work professional conferencedworkshops have you attended in the last two
If any, what areas were covered by those workshops
years?
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16. What areas of continuing education workshops, conferences, if any, do you think you need?
17. Do you feel it is important for social work supervisorsto have an MSW?
Yes
No
18. Compared with other graduate level workers from other disciplines, how well prepared were you for
current social work position?
-Very Well
Fairly Well
Not Very Well
Poorly
Cannot Evaluate/Not Applicable
19. Compared with other graduate degree level workers from other Social Work programs, how well prepared were
you for your current social work position?
-Very Well
Fairly Well
Not Very Well
Poorly .
Cannot Evaluatemot Applicable
20. Rate the following areas in tern of the extent to which your education at CSUlAKRONprepared you for your
current position:
1 = Not Applicable or cannot rate
2 = unprepared
3 = Poorly Prepared
4 = Average Preparation
5 = Prepared
6 = 'Well Prepared
Professional Identificationand Responsibility ..............................
Utilizationof Social Work Values .............. :. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KnowledgeofHumanBehaviorintheSocialEnvironment
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Methods, Principles, and Techniques for Practice ...........................
SocialPolicy ...................................................
Research ......................................................
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22. What aspects of the CSUlAKRON MSW program were least helpful to you?
23. If you were to begin again, would you choose CSUlAKRONMSW program?
Yes
-Yes
24. Would you recommend the CSWAKRON MSW to a bachelor level social worker?
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OVERALL UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE
Instructions: The following items are designed to measure your satisktion with your overall university experience.
Circle the response which best depicts your satisfaction.
26. How well do you feel the CSUIAKRON MSW program met your needs in the following three area?
1 = Poorly 2 = Somewhat Adequately 3 = Adequately 4 = Very well
Intellectualgrowth ....................................................
Careertraining .......................................................
Personalgrowth ......................................................
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1 = Very Dissatisfied
4 = Very Satisfied
5 .Don't KnowDo not use
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3 = Moderately satisfied
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Insuuctioninyourmajorfield/program.....................................
Overallinstruction ..................................................
Academicadvising ..................................................
Careerguidanceandcounseling ...........................................
Jobplacementservices ................................................
Theservicesofthecomputingcenter .......................................
Academic support services (including math. reading. writing
and speech labs. tutorial support. andremedial courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financialaidservices .................................................
Registration .......................................................
Servicesforcommuterstudents ..........................................
Food service on campus ................................................
Campus-sponsoredrecreationalopportunities .................................
Libraryservices ....................................................
Internships. fieldexperience. ...........................................
HeaIthservices .....................................................
Academicstandards ..................................................
Facultyinterestinstudents .............................................
Competenceofinstructor ...............................................
Intemctionwithfaculty ...............................................
Generalcampussupport ................................................
Levelofavailabletechnology ...........................................
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development in the areas below?
1 = Very Much 2 = Somewhat 3 = Very Little 4 = Not at all 5 = Don't Know
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Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Usingstatisticsinyourdailyactivities.. .. . . . . . .... .. . . ...... .. . . . , . . . . . . . .
Applying scientific methods of inquiry . ... . . . . . .. .... .. . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . .
UnderstandingofdiverseculNesandvalues , . .. . . ... . . - - . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .
RecognizingandactinguponethicalpMciples . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . .
Exercising public responsibility and community service ...... . .. .. . . .. . .. . . . . .
Leadingorguidingothers.. ........... . .. .. . ...... ... . ...... ... . . . . , .
Caringforyourownphysidandmentalhealth .... . ..... . ...... . .. . . . . . . . .. , .
Understanding issues and problems facing the world . . . . . . ...... .. .. . . . ... . .. . .
Solvingproblemscdvely . .. . .. .. . ... . .. . . .... . .. .. .. .... . .. . . . .
Thinkingcritically(1earn. research, andquestion) . .. . . . ..... ... . . . . . .. . . .. . .
Participating in research projects or creative activities . . ....... ..... .. ... . . . . . .
Understandinghumanbehavior . ... . .. . .... . .. ..... .. ..... ... .... .. ..
Understanding the relationship of the past to contemporary events . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .
Understandingandusingcomputers ... .. . . . ........ .. . .. .. . . . .. . . . . .. . .
Carryingoutresearchprojectsindependently . .. .... .. . ... . .. . . .. . . .. . . . .
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29. If you could begin again, would you choose to attend the CSU/AKRON MSW program?
Yes
No
(Checkone)
30. Would you choose the same major field of study? (Check one)
Yes
No
3 1.Name(optional:
32.Gender:
F
M
33. Age
34. Ethnic Origin (optional):
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Black (not Hispanic origin)
Puerto Rican
-White (not Hispanic in origin)
Asian or Pacific Islander
ChicanolMexican American
Other Hispanic
Other
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35. Year of Graduation:
36. Zip Code:
37. Present salary range:
Under $lO,oooO
$20-24.999
38. GPA:
3.0 - 3.49
$10-14,999
$30-39.999 $25-29.999
$1 5-19,999 $4049.999
-Above 3.5
39. ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS:- PLEASE ADD PAGES AS NECESSARY ­
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CLEVELAND STATE UNivERSITy and THE
MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK
Graduate SURVEY
Yes
1. Are you currently employed as a Social Worker?
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No la. How we11 did your graduate level social work training prepare you to look for employment or advancement in social work? Please, circle the most appropriate response. -1. Very well -2. Fairly well -3. OK -Poorly -5. Very poorly
3. If your current position is in social work, then indicate your principal function. Please, circle the most appropriate response. 5. consultant 1. Direct Service (e.g. Casework, 6.
Research Group Work, Case Management) 2. Supervision 7. Planning 8. EducatiodTraining 3. ManagementlAdmbistration 9. Other 4. Policy DevelopmentlAnalysis 4. Indicate the organizational type of your position. Please, circle the most appropriate response. 5. Private and Nonprofit-Sectarian 1. Public Service-Local
2. Public Service-State
3. Public Service-Federal
4. Public Service-Military
6. Private and Nonprofit-Non-Sectarian 7. Private for Profit;Proprietary 8. Other 5. hdicate the setting of your position. Please, circle the most appropriate response. 9. Nursing Home/Hospice 10. Court/Criminal Justice System 11. Juvenile Justice System
12, College/University
13. Elementaq/Secondary School System 14. Employment in Non-Social Service Organization (e.g., business/manufacturing,
consulting/research firm,etc.)
15. Other 1. Social Service Agency/Organizauon 2. Private Practice-Self-Employed Solo 3. Private Practice-Partnership/Group 4. Membership Organization 5. Hospital 6. Institution (Non-Hospital) 7. Outpatient Facility: Clinic/Health or Mental Health Center 8. Group Home/Transitional Housing 6. Indicate the practice area you are employed/seeking employment in. 11. School Social Work
1. Children and Youth 12. Services to the Elderly 2. Community Development 13. Alcohol/Drug and Substance Abuse 3. Community Organizing 14. Developmental Disabilityhiental Retardation 4. community Planning 15. Other Disabilities 5. Family Services 6. CorrectiodCriminal Justice 16. Occupational 17. Juvenile Justice 7. Group Services 8. Medical/Health Care 18. Other 9. Mental Health
10. Public Assistance/Welfare 9. What has been the length of time (in months) that you have held your present position, 10. Have you been promoted with your present employer?
1
Yes
No 11. What barriers did you have, if any, in the pursuit of an MSW?
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12. Are you consideringthe pursuit of a Doctoral Degree in social work?
Enrolled in program
Plan on enrolling
13. Check credentialswhich apply:
A.C.S.W.
Social Work Lisc./Cert.
No immediate plans
Independent Social WorWManager Lisc./Cert.
Other (list)
Clinical Social Work LiscJCert.
14. Check social work professional and community organizations in which you are involved (check as many as
apply)
NASW
NABSW
Other(s)
15. How many social work professional conferences/workshops have you attended in the last two
If any, what areas were covered by those workshops YearS?
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16. What areas of continuingeducationworkshops, conferences, if any. do you think you need?
17. Do you feel it is important for social work supervisorsto have an MSW?
Yes
NO
18. Compared with other graduate level workers from other disciplines, how well prepared you consider yourself?
Very Well
Fairly Well
Not Very Well
Poorly
Cannot Evaluate/Not Applicable
19. Compared with other graduate degree level workers from other Social Work programs, how well prepared
you consider yourself?
Very Well
Fairly Well
Not Very Well
Poorly
Cannot Evaluate/Not Applicable
20. If you could begin again, would you choose to attend the CSU/AKRON MSW program?
(Check one)
Yes
No
21. Would you choose the same major field of study? (Check one)
Yes
No
22. Rate the following areas in terms of the extent to which your education at CSU/AKRON prepared you for your
currentifutureposition:
1 = Not Applicable or cannot rate
2 = Unprepared
3 = Poorly Prepared
5 = Prepared
4 = Average Preparation
6 = Well Prepared
Professional Identificationand Responsibility ..............................
1 2 3 4 5 6
UtilizationofSocialWorkValues .....................................
1 2 3 4 5 6
Knowledge of Human Behavior in the Social Envifonment .....................
1 2 3 4 5 6
Methods, Principles, andTechniques for Practice ...........................
1 2 3 4 5 6
SocialPolicy ................................................... 1 2 3 4 5 6 Research ......................................................
1 2 3 4 5 6
FieldPlacement .................................................
1 2 3 4 5 6
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23 . What aspects of the CSU/AKRON MSW program were most helpful to you?
.
24 What aspects of the CSU/AKRON MSW program were least helpful to you?
OVERALL UNIVERSITY EXPERENCE
Instructions: The following items are designedto measure your satisfaction with your overall university experience.
Circle the response which best depicts your Satisfaction.
26. How well do you feel the CSU/AKRON MSW program met your needs in the following three areas?
1 = Poorly 2 = Somewhat Adequately 3 = Adequately 4 = Very well
Intellectualgrowth .....................................................
Careertraining .......................................................
Personalgrowth ......................................................
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
27. How satisfied were you With the QUALITY of each of the following?
1 = Very Dissatisfied
4 = Very Satisfied
2 = Dissatisfied
5 .Don't Know/Do not use
3 = Moderately satisfied
Insauctioninyourmqjorfield/program .....................................
Overallinstruction ..................................................
Academicadvising ..................................................
Careerguidanceandcounseling ..........................................
Jobplacementservices ................................................
Theservicesofthecomputingcenter.......................................
Academic support services (including math. reading. Writing
and speech labs. tutorial support. and remedial courses .........................
Financialaidservices .................................................
Registration .......................................................
Servicesforcommuterstudents ..........................................
Foodserviceoncampus ...............................................
Campus-sponsoredrecreationalopportunities .................................
Libraxyservices ....................................................
Internships. fieldexperience. ...........................................
Healthservices .....................................................
Academicstandards ....................
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Facultyinterestinstudents .............................................
Competenceofinstructor ..............................................
Interactionwithfaculty ...............................................
Generalcampussupport ...............................................
Levelofavailabletechnology ...........................................
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30. To what extent do you think your MS,W education contributed to your knowledge. skills and persona]
development in the areas below? Please, circle the most appropriate response.
1 = Very Much 2 = Somewhat 3 = Very Little 4 = Not at all 5 = Don't Know
a. Can synthesize a broad range of knowledge and skillsand apply these to practice with individuals. families. groups.
communities, and orgaukations.
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b. Can select, synthesize,and differentially apply knowledge and skills to practice situationsinvolving life cycle. Iife­
style, andculturallydiverseperspectives. 1
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c. Can conduct systematicproblem solving, including critical thinking and appropriately apply knowledge to practice
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situationswith smallandlargesystems.
d. Can identify, describe, and analyzing bio-psycho-social variables as specific resources and obstacles within and
among small and large systems that hpact on individual and collective human development and behavior.
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e. Understand the dynamics of small and large systems in which clinical and ethical dilemmas occur, including
the perpetuation of oppressionand discrimination and understanding of strategiesand skills of change that promote
social and economic justice.
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f. Committed to the positive values of diversity, social justice and equality and understands the role of ethical
analysis and decision-making in social work practice. 1
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g. Sensitive to human needs and can differentialIy apply communication sldlls and the conscious use of self in
exchanges with various client populations, colleagues, supervisors, and members of the community.
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vulnerability, to enhance quality of life for individuals, famiIies, and groups. 1-2
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32. Gender:
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American Indian or Alaskan Native
34. Ethnic Origin (optional):
Black (not Hispanic origin)
Puerto Rican
White (not Hispanic in origin)
Asian or Pacific Islander
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Chicanohfexican American
Other Hispanic
Other
35. Year of Graduation:
36. Zip Code:
37. Present salary range:
Under $IO,oooO
$10-14,999
$2529,999
$30-39,999
$20-24.999
38. GPA:
3.0 - 3.49
Above 3.5
$15-1 9,999
$4049,999
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CSU/AKRON DISTANCE LEARNING MSW PROGRAM
Student Perception towards Distance Learning: PRE TEST
Instruction: Please indicate how true each statement is for you by placing X in one of the columns. There is no right or
wrong answer to these statements.
1.N Learning to me always comes naturally.
2.A
Technological innovations are essential for societal progress.
3 .S
Public speaking is not a stresshl event for me.
4.N
Most of the time, I get news and information from the print media.
5.N Watching television and listening to radio are the primary forms of relaxation
for me.
6.N My primary means of communicationwith out of town friends and family
members is through letters.
7.N
Nowadays, whenever I need to write something, I look for a pen and paper.
8.S
Through my telephone at home, I can do conference calling.
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I am comfortableutilizing the E-mail system at the university.
1O.K I have a basic understanding of accessing library materials of my university
through the computer .
11.S
I find it difficult to access state library facilitiesthrough the computer.
1 2 3 Procedures at the university are conducive to the use of computer in student
registration,tuition payment and other student support activities.
13.A I feel uncomfortable communicating with my professor over interactive
television.
14.A I may enjoy taking the class examination over the E-mail or other computer
procedures.
15.A Student advisement in person is crucial in social work.
16.N Access to a toll free number is necessary to communicate with university
support staff and teaching faculty.
17.A Socializing with other students in other locations is possible through
interactive television.
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18.A Planning professional social work activities is not possible over the distance
learning.
19.A I have difficultysitting six hours a day to learn through interactive television.
20.A Building up relationship with classroom instructors over long distance is
difficult.
21 .A Computersenhance productivity.
22.A Computersbring power to those who control them and those who know
how to use the information they generate.
23 .A Computersbegin to make decisions for people.
24.A It is necessary to be good in mathematicsto be a good student in distance
learning.
25 .A Technologicaladvancement creates an atmosphere of "artificial intelligence.
26.A The use of computer in therapeutic work reduces the feeling of "personal
help" to the client.
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30.A Computer utilization provide more learning to social work students.
3 1.A Helping professionals must rely upon computerswhen making decisions.
32.A All human services should be provided by professionals on a person-to­
person basis, not through electronic media.
33.A Student responses may be inhibited if the medium of communication is
through distance learning.
34.A Lack of knowledge about electronic medium is the main reason social
workers are skepticalto use it in their profession.
35.A Confidential client data could not be safe guarded if computers are used.
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36.A Client responses may be inhibited if a computer is used as a treatment tool.
37.A A computer can be used in some client services.
3 8.A Human service clients will find computer interactionsacceptable because
automatedinteractions are becoming common place.
39.A In the near fbture we will be able to have meaningfid conversation with a
computer.
40.A Social work professionals are reluctant to explore new trends in
technological advancements.
41 .A More research is needed on benefitsderived from computer utilization in
human service agencies.
42.A Computerizationpresents greater problems in guarding client privacy and
confidentiality.
43 .A If given the opportunity, would you want to learn different uses of computer.
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463 I use computers for electronic communication.
47.S I use computers for data processing.
48.S
Making a presentation over interactivetelevision is easy for me.
49.S
I can concentrateon instructorslectures without being distracted by the
images of myself on,the monitor,
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the monitor.
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I can ask questions without feeling intimidated by being on the television.
53.S I can interact with my classmates on site without being distracted by the
images on the monitor.
54.S I am able to communicateeffectively with the instructor at the other site.
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I am able to communicate effectivelywith the students at the other site.
56.
The monitor picture quality is adequate.
57. The clarity of monitor sound is adequate.
58,
The monitor screen size receiving the class broadcast is adequate.
59. Time taken to respond to questions over television during class was
adequate.
60,
I was worried that classes might be canceled due to technical probfems.
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Please select a three-digit number as your identification number. Choose a number with some meaning to you, e.g., your birth date and
address, for you will be asked to use the same number in the future questionnaires.
The Selected Number:
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Student Perception towards Distance Learning: POST TEST
Instruction: Please indicate how true each statement is for you by placing X in one of the columns. There is no right or
wrong answer to these statements.
1.N
Learning to me always comes naturally.
2.A
Technological innovations are essential for societal progress.
3.S
Public speaking is not a stressfbl event for me.
4.N
Most of the time, I get news and information from the print media:
5.N Watching television and listening to radio are the primary forms of relaxation
for me.
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6.N My primary means of communicationwith out of town fiends and family
members is through letters.
7.N
Nowadays, whenever I need to write something, I look for a pen and paper.
8.S
Through my telephone at home, I can do conference calling.
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10.K I have a basic understanding of accessing library materials of my university
through the computer .
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I find it difficult to access state library facilities through the computer.
12.S Procedures at the university are conduciveto the use of computer in student
registration, tuition payment and other student support activities.
13 .A I feel uncomfortable communicatingwith my professor over interactive
television.
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14.A I may enjoy taking the class examinationover the E-mail or other computer
procedures.
15.A Student advisement in person is crucial in social work.
16.N Access to a toll free number is necessary to communicatewith university
support staff and teaching faculty.
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17.A Socializingwith other students in other locations is possible through
interactivetelevision.
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18.A Planning professional social work activities is not possible over the distance
learning.
19.A I have difficulty sitting six hours a day to learn through interactivetelevision.
20.A Building up relationship with classroom instructors over long distance is
difficult.
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21 .A Computers enhance productivity.
22.A Computers bring power to those who control them and those who know
how to use the information they generate.
23 .A Computersbegin to make decisions for people.
24.A It is necessary to be good in mathematicsto be a good student in distance
learning.
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25.A Technological advancement creates an atmosphere of "artificial intelligence."
26.A The use of computer in therapeuticwork reduces the feeling of "personal
help" to the client.
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27.A Computer application is best in compiling statistical information.
28.A Utilization of modern technology in a client worker relationship dehumanizes
the experience for both the client and the worker.
29.A Human service professionals should develop knowledge of computers so
they can be involved in computer application in the agency.
30.A Computer utilizationprovide more learning to social work students.
3 1.A Helping professionals must rely upon computers when making decisions.
32.A All human services should be provided by professionals on a person-to­
person basis, not through electronic media.
33.A Student responses may be inhibited if the medium of communication is
through distance learning.
34.A Lack of knowledge about electronic medium is the main reason social
workers are skepticalto use it in their profession.
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35.A Confidential client data could not be safe guarded if computers are used.
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36.A Client responses may be inhibited if a computer is used as a treatment tool.
37.A A computer can be used in some client services.
3 8.A Human service clients will find computer interactionsacceptable because
automated interactions are becoming common place.
39.A In the near hture we will be able to have meaninghl conversation with a
computer.
40.A Social work professionals are reluctant to explore new trends in
technological advancements.
41 .A More research is needed on benefits derived from computer utilization in
human service agencies.
42.A Computerization presents greater problems in guarding client privacy and
confidentiality.
43.A If given the opportunity, would you want to learn different uses of computer.
44.S I use a personal computer for writing assignments and papers .
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45. S I use computersfor literature search.
46.S I use computersfor electroniccommunication.
47.S I use computersfor data processing.
48.S Making a presentation over interactivetelevision is easy for me.
493 I can concentrate on instructors lectures without being distracted by the
images of myself on the monitor.
50.S I can listen to instructorslectures without being distracted by the images of
the monitor.
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I can take notes without being distracted by the images on the monitor.
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I can ask questions without feeling intimidated by being on the television.
53.S I can interact with my classmates on site without being distracted by the
images on the monitor.
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55.S I am able to communicateeffectivelywith the students at the other site.
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The monitor picture quality is adequate.
57.
The clarity of monitor sound is adequate.
58.
The monitor screen size receiving the class broadcast is adequate.
59. Time taken to respond to questions over television during class was
adequate.
60.
I was worried that classes might be canceled due to technical problems.
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CSWAKRON DISTANCE LEARNING MSW PROGRAM
Demographic Questionnaire
Your ID Number:
1.Location
1 Akron
2 csu
2.Age
3.GendG
1 Female
2 Male
4.Ethnic background
1 African-American
2 Asian American
3 Caucasian
4 Hispanic
5 Native American
9 Other(speclfL)
5.Marital Status:
1 Never married
2 SeparatedDivorced
3 Married
9 Other
6.Household Composition:
1 Live alone
2 Spouse only
3 Spouse and child(ren)
4 Live with relative(s)
5 Live with fiend(s)
7.Number of dependents:
8.Ages of dependents and relationship
Age:
Relationship:
9. Number of wage earners in the household
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1O.Whatis your current occupation?
1 Human services (social worker, counselor, probational officer, etc.)
2 Other professional (dentist, physician, nurse, engineering, lawyer, etc.)
3 Managerial (corporate executive, head of program, etc.)
4 Business owner
5 Sales/clerical
6 Skilled manual (carpenter, plumber, etc.)
7 Not working
8 Other (SpecifL)
10Awhat is the occupationthe other wage earner? (If applicable)
1. Human services (social worker, counselor, probational officer, etc.)
2 Professional (dentist, physician, nurse, engineering,lawyer, etc.)
3 Managerial (corporate executive, head of program, etc.)
4 Business owner
5 Saledclerical
6 Skilled manual (carpenter, plumber, etc.)
7 Not working
8 Other (SpecifL)
11.Your highest previous degree
1. BA in social work
2. BA in other field
3. BS
4. Graduate degree (Specify)
9. Other (Specify)
11A The year you obtained your previous degree
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12Have you worked in the human service profession?
1 Yes
2 No
12AHow long have you worked in the human service profession?
years
13 Primary population you have worked
1 Children
2 Adolescents
3 Adults
4 Aged
9 Other (Specify)
14. I have access to a Personal computer:
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15. I have access to a modem
at home-
at work-
16.1have access to a fax machine
at homeat work-
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Other -
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