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1. What is your current position? ________________________________________________
2. Compared with third-year program completers of advanced programs from other institutions, how would you rate
yourself in terms of preparation? (circle one)
Better Prepared
As Well Prepared
Not As Well Prepared
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3. Rate the following items related to the quality of the graduate program you completed at PSU.
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a. The coursework was relevant.
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b. The level/rigor of the coursework was appropriate for the degree.
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c. Faculty effectively bridged content and practice.
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d. I would recommend the program to others.
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e. I feel adequately prepared to enter the profession.
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f. The overall quality of the program was satisfactory.
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4. As a result of readings, coursework and collaborations with fellow educators, please rate your PSU graduate
program.
a. My program prepared me to be an educational leader that
promotes the success of every student by facilitating the
development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship
of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by all
stakeholders.
b. My program prepared me to be an educational leader that
promotes the success of every student by advocating,
nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional
program conducive to student learning and staff
professional growth.
c. My program prepared me to be an educational leader that
promotes the success of every student by ensuring
management of the organization, operation, and resources
for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
d. My program prepared me to be an educational leader that
promotes the success of every student by collaborating with
faculty and community members, responding to diverse
community interests and needs, and mobilizing community
resources.
e. My program prepared me to be an educational leader that
promotes the success of every student by acting with
integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.
f. My program prepared me to be an educational leader that
promotes the success of every student by understanding,
responding to, and influencing the political, social,
economic, legal, and cultural context.
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5. Using the rating scale below, please rate your current level of achievement for each category. For specific
indicators within each category, please see the Graduate Knowledge Base attached.
Rating Scale:
NA - No Opportunity Provided for Performance
1 - Needs Experience (Incorrectly Demonstrated, Preparing, or Unsatisfactory Performance)
2 - Developing Competence (Infrequently Demonstrated, Adjusting, or Weak Performance)
3 - Competent (Basically Demonstrated, Performing, or Proficient Performance)
4 - Showing Effective Competence (Consistently Demonstrated, Habitually Performing, or Effective Performance)
5- Distinguished (Naturally Demonstrated, Personally Creating, or Outstanding Performance)
A. Professionalism
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which reflect a commitment to a dependable and
professional demeanor.
B. Communication
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which promote effective communication.
C. Leadership
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which exhibit leadership competencies.
D. Instruction and Assessment
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which reflect advocating, nurturing and sustaining
best practices and multiple assessments.
E. Diversity
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which provide equitable learning opportunities for
all.
F. Technology
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which enhance the integration of technology
within the educational environment.
G. Research
I demonstrate specific attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviors which implements effective research within the
educational environment.
6. As you reflect on your professional training, what courses were the most helpful in preparing you for the
field?
7. What courses from your professional preparation were the least helpful?
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8. What do you consider as the greatest strength of your preparation program at PSU?
9. If you could make one improvement in the preparation program, what would it be?
10. Any additional comments or recommendations you might wish to make concerning PSU’s program for
educators are welcome.
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