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Kutztown University College of Education
Background and Survey Deployment Information
This survey is designed to address the following target audiences, and is designed to collect the following
types of information:
 Graduating teacher education
Information about how well prepared graduating
students
students feel regarding core teaching
 Cooperating teachers that mentored a
competencies (based on InTASC and KU’s
student teacher during the past
Conceptual Framework), and how well prepared
semester
KU faculty and mentor teachers feel they are; the
 Kutztown University faculty that
impact teacher candidates had on P-12 student
oversaw student teachers during the
learning, and any recommendations for improving
past semester
the internship semester in the future
 Graduating counselor education
students
Information about how well prepared graduating
 School counselors that mentored a
students feel regarding school counseling
school counseling student during the
competencies (based on CACREP), and how well
past semester
prepared KU faculty and mentor counselors feel
they are; and any recommendations for improving
 Kutztown University faculty that
the internship semester in the future
oversaw school counselor interns
during the past semester
 Graduating education leadership
Information about how well prepared graduating
students
students feel to take on school leadership roles
To deploy the survey and begin data collection, Eduventures recommends that Kutztown University
circulate the survey URL to KU faculty that have overseen KU students completing internships in the
schools this semester. KU faculty can complete the survey, but also circulate/forward the survey on
to cooperating/mentor teachers, school counseling mentors, and graduating teacher education
students and school counseling students for completion.
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the College of Education to better understand how well prepared our students are to enter the
field, as well as provide insight into how our institution can continue to improve its programs for
current and future students.
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If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Dean Darrell Garber at 610-6834253 or garber@kutztown.edu
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Section 1: Branching Question
Q1 Branching_Question
Are you a recent student teacher, cooperating teacher, or a Kutztown University faculty member?
( ) Kutztown University student graduating from our teacher education program Direct to
Section 2
( ) Kutztown University student graduating from our school counseling program Direct to
Section 3
( ) Kutztown University student graduating from our school supervisor certification program
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( ) Cooperating teacher supervising a Kutztown University student teacher Direct to Section 5
( ) School counselor supervising a Kutztown University school counseling student Direct to
Section 6
( ) Kutztown University faculty member that oversees the field experience of either student
teachers or school counseling students Direct to Section 7
Section 2: Teacher Education Program Graduates
Q2 Tchr_Ed_Program_grads
Which Kutztown University program did you complete?
( ) Art Education (B.S. M.Ed.)
( ) Elementary Education (B.S.Ed. M.Ed.)
( ) Early Childhood Education
( ) Library Science
( ) Special Education - Mentally/Physically Handicapped
( ) Special Education - Visual Impairment
( ) Special Education, General/Other
( ) Music Education
( ) Secondary Education - Biological Science
( ) Secondary Education - Chemistry
( ) Secondary Education - English
( ) Secondary Education - Earth & Space Science
( ) Secondary Education - Spanish
( ) Secondary Education - Mathematics
( ) Secondary Education - Physics
( ) Secondary Education - Physics & Mathematics
( ) Secondary Education - Social Studies
Q3 Core_Tchng_Comps_grads
On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being very unprepared and 5 being very well prepared, how well prepared do
you feel to participate in the following activities when you teach your own class of students in the
future?
Content and Pedagogy
* Develop lesson plans and
units of instruction that are
aligned with district and state
standards from Pennsylvania.
* Demonstrate an
understanding of central
concepts of the subject area
taught.
* Use a variety of
instructional practices
appropriate for the subject
matter.
* Present content to students
in challenging, clear, and
compelling ways.
* Adapt instructional strategies
in response to data and student
feedback.
*Use appropriate written
and verbal communication
skills, and select and use
appropriate communication
media.
*Develop lessons that
integrate content across
subject areas/disciplines.
Student Learning
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* Link instruction to
students’ interests, prior
experiences, and knowledge.
* Promote students’ social
and emotional growth.
* Foster students’ intellectual
development.
* Encourage self-motivation
in students.
* Think critically, and
develop students’ critical
thinking and problem
solving skills.
Diverse Learners
* Differentiate instruction to
meet the needs of all students.
* Encourage students to see,
question, and interpret ideas
from diverse perspectives.
* Access available resources
to support students with
social, physical, emotional, or
academic challenges.
* Work with students to
identify challenges and make
progress on annual
Individualized Education Plan
(IEP) goals.
* Teach English Language
Learners.
Classroom Management
Establish and maintain an
environment that
encourages students’ active
engagement in learning.
* Actively engage students in
the learning process.
* Effectively manage
student behavior.
* Establish appropriate and
productive rapport with all
students.
* Establish and maintain a
learning environment that
respects individual
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Assessment
* Maintain accurate records of
student progress.
* Use a variety of informal
and formal strategies to assess
student learning.
* Use classroom observation,
assessment of students, and
research to experiment with,
reflect on, and revise
teaching.
Collaboration
* Work effectively with
families to communicate and
support student learning.
* Work productively with
school administrators.
* Work productively with
grade-level/department
colleagues.
* Work productively with
teachers and counselors
other than gradelevel/department colleagues.
* Contribute positively to the
functioning of the school.
Professional Development
* Review and reflect on
teaching practices.
* Initiate and continue own
professional development.
* Use technology to enhance
instructional practices.
*Understanding of the
climate, issues, and politics
that affect the teaching
profession.
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On a scale of 1-4, with 1 being does not describe me at all and 4 being describes me very well, how
well do you feel the following questions describe your characteristics?
Does not
describe
me at all
* I feel at ease in the presence of
children and young adults.
* I know when to ask for help.
* I believe that all students can learn,
regardless of social circumstance or
other differences.
*I am passionate about teaching.
*I am inquisitive and ask detailed
questions about teaching strategies,
pedagogy, the teaching profession,
school organizations, and the future of
teaching.
I actively seek new and varied ways of
learning my craft.
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me
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me very
well
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Q5 Core_Tchng_Comps_grads
On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being very unprepared and 5 being very well prepared, how well prepared do
you feel overall to enter the teaching profession?
( ) 1 – Very unprepared
( ) 2 – Unprepared
( ) 3 – Neutral
( ) 4 - Prepared
( ) 5 – Very Well Prepared
Q6 Student_Achieve_grads
On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being not at all and 10 being greatly improved, during your student
teaching experience, did how positively do you think you impacted your students’ academic
performance during your internship?
( ) 1 – I did not positively impact my students’ academic performance
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( ) 10 – I greatly impacted my students’ academic performance
Direct to Section 8
Section 3: School Counseling Program Graduates
Q7_Preparation All 1_grads
How well prepared do you feel to apply the following skill sets when you begin working as a school
counselor next fall?
Apply and adhere to ethical and legal standards
Recognize your strengths and limitations personally and
professionally
Apply multicultural counseling competencies to your work as a
counselor
Understand and apply human development theories to your work as a
counselor
Understand and apply counseling theories
Understand and apply essential counseling skills
() Very unprepared
() Unprepared
() Prepared
() Very well prepared
() N/A
Q8_Preparation All 2_grads
How well prepared do you feel to apply the following skill sets when you begin working as a school
counselor next fall?
Understand and apply career development theories to your work as a
counselor
Understand and apply theories and skills related to group counseling
Conduct individual counseling
Conduct group counseling
Conduct crisis prevention and intervention, including assessment and
management of suicide risk
Work effectively with parents, families, and communities
() Very unprepared
() Unprepared
() Prepared
() Very well prepared
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Q9_Preparation All 3_grads
How well prepared do you feel to apply the following skill sets when you begin working as a school
counselor next fall?
Consult and collaborate with, and refer to, other human service and
educational professionals
Select and implement assessment protocols to enhance the counseling
process
Use literature and research findings to enhance counseling practice
Use data to enhance counseling programs and student/client outcomes
Advocate for policies, programs, and services that are equitable and
responsive to students/clients
Develop and implement programs to promote optimal human
development, wellness, and mental health of students/clients
() Very unprepared
() Unprepared
() Prepared
() Very well prepared
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Q10_Preparation community counseling_grads
How well prepared do you feel to apply the following skill sets when you begin working as a school
counselor next fall?
Understand professional issues specifically related to community
counseling
Use principles and practices of diagnosis, treatment, referral, and
prevention of mental and emotional disorders to initiate, maintain, and
terminate counseling
() Very unprepared
() Unprepared
() Prepared
() Very well prepared
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Counsel clients with addiction and co-occurring disorders.
Conduct an intake interview, a mental status evaluation, a
biopsychosocial history, a mental health history, and a psychological
assessment for treatment planning and caseload management
Screen for addiction, aggression, and danger to self and/or others, as well
as co-occurring mental disorders
Use diagnostic tools, including the current edition of the DSM, to
describe the symptoms and clinical presentation of clients with mental
and emotional impairments
Participate in the management of mental health services and programs
(e.g., administration, finance, and accountability)
Counsel clients in your area of specialization (e.g., children, adolescents,
families)
Q11_Preparation school counseling_grads
How well prepared do you feel to apply the following skill sets when you begin working as a school
counselor next fall?
Understand professional issues specifically related to school counseling
Provide classroom guidance to promote the academic, career, and
personal/social development of students
Assess students' strengths, needs, and barriers that impede development,
with attention to uniqueness in cultures, languages, values, backgrounds,
and abilities
Consult with teachers, staff, and community-based organizations to
promote student academic, career, and personal/social development
Use peer helping strategies in the school counseling program
Participate in the design, implementation, management, and evaluation of
a comprehensive developmental school counseling program
Plan and present school-counseling-related educational programs for use
with parents and teachers
Counsel clients in your area of specialization (e.g., elementary-aged
children, adolescents)
() Very unprepared
() Unprepared
() Prepared
() Very well prepared
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Q12_Preparation college counseling_grads
How well prepared do you feel to apply the following skill sets when you begin working as a school
counselor next fall?
Understand professional issues specifically related to college counseling
Apply knowledge of issues that affect student affairs practice (e.g.,
public policy, finance, governance, cultural contexts, international
education, global understanding)
Understand leadership, organization, and management practices that help
institutions accomplish their missions
Facilitate the academic, social, and career success of postsecondary
students
Utilize principles of biopsychosocial assessment and case
conceptualization to inform counseling practice
Collaborate with the postsecondary community to assist students
Assess postsecondary student needs with special attention to uniqueness
() Very unprepared
() Unprepared
() Prepared
() Very well prepared
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in culture, languages, values, backgrounds, and abilities
Conduct counseling services in a college/university setting
Q13_Overall Preparedness_grads
Overall, how well prepared do you feel to enter the school counseling profession next year?
() Very well
() Somewhat well
() Not very well
() Not well at all
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Section 4: Supervisor Certification Program Graduates
Q14 Core_Administrator_Comps
On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being very unprepared and 5 being very well prepared, how well prepared do
you feel to participate in the following activities when you enter an administrative role in the
future?
Developing and
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Implementing a School
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Vision
*Develop a school vision in
partnership with a board of
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*Use data and assessment and
other relevant resources to
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develop a school vision and
make school improvements.
*Articulate a school vision and
its components clearly to
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school faculty and staff,
parents, and the community.
*Motivate staff, students,
families, and the community to
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achieve a school’s vision.
*Use data/research to monitor
progress toward the school
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vision and redesign
practices/policies as necessary.
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Promote a positive culture
for learning
*Develop an approach for
school/district-wide learning
that meets the needs of all
students.
*Use data/research and
learning theory to develop an
effective approach to learning,
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and to adjust instructional
approaches as necessary across
groups of students.
*Integrate technology into the
curriculum and use it to
monitor instructional progress.
*Help school/district personnel
understand best practices for
and student learning and
instruction based on relevant
theory and research.
*Apply adult learning
strategies to inform
professional development for
school/district teachers and
staff.
*Observe and reflect on
instructional practice to inform
professional growth plans.
Manage the Organization
*Allocate school/district
resources wisely to create a
sound fiscal budget and to
align with the district vision.
*Manage time and resources
effectively to improve student
achievement.
*Manage school/district
personnel and human
resources.
*Understand and apply legal
principals to promote
educational equity.
*Build consensus across
groups of stakeholders and the
community.
*Creatively seek new
resources to build and
enhance the organization,
including technology.
Collaboration
*Collaborate effectively with
families and the community
and respond to their needs and
interests.
*Use PR/marketing strategies,
data/research, and networks to
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build sound partnerships.
*Use community and media
relations strategies effectively.
*Mobilize the community to
solve district problems and
accomplish goals.
*Work with political leaders
at the local and state level to
articulate how policy affects
schools/districts.
Integrity and Ethics
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*Promote learning of all
students by acting with
integrity, fairness, and
ethics.
*Make and explain
decisions with legal and
ethical principles.
Understanding and
Responding to Cultural
Contexts
*Advocate for the needs of
your school/district to key
stakeholders in the community
and policymakers to promote
equitable learning for all
students and increases in
student achievement.
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Q15 Core_Administrator_Comps
On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being very unprepared and 5 being very well prepared, how well prepared do
you feel overall to enter into an administrative role next year?
( ) 1 – Very unprepared
( ) 2 – Unprepared
( ) 3 – Neutral
( ) 4 - Prepared
( ) 5 – Very Well Prepared
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Section 5: Cooperating Teachers
Q16 Tchr_Ed_Program_mentors
For which Kutztown University program did you mentor a KU teacher candidate?
( ) Art Education (B.S. M.Ed.)
( ) Elementary Education (B.S.Ed. M.Ed.)
( ) Early Childhood Education
( ) Library Science
( ) Special Education - Mentally/Physically Handicapped
( ) Special Education - Visual Impairment
( ) Special Education, General/Other
( ) Music Education
( ) Secondary Education - Biological Science
( ) Secondary Education - Chemistry
( ) Secondary Education - English
( ) Secondary Education - Earth & Space Science
( ) Secondary Education - Spanish
( ) Secondary Education - Mathematics
( ) Secondary Education - Physics
( ) Secondary Education - Physics & Mathematics
( ) Secondary Education - Social Studies
Q17 Core_Tchng_Comps_mentors
On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being very unprepared and 5 being very well prepared, how well prepared do
you feel your student teacher will be to participate in the following activities when he/she teaches
his/her own class of students in the future?
Content and Pedagogy
* Develop lesson plans and
units of instruction that are
aligned with district and state
standards from Pennsylvania.
* Demonstrate an
understanding of central
concepts of the subject area
taught.
* Use a variety of
instructional practices
appropriate for the subject
matter.
* Present content to students
in challenging, clear, and
compelling ways.
* Adapt instructional strategies
in response to data and student
feedback.
*Use appropriate written
and verbal communication
skills, and select and use
appropriate communication
media
*Develop lessons that
integrate content across
subject areas/disciplines
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unprepared
Unprepared Neutral Prepared Very well
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Student Learning
* Link instruction to
students’ interests, prior
experiences, and knowledge.
* Promote students’ social
and emotional growth
* Foster students’ intellectual
development.
* Encourage self-motivation
in students.
* Think critically, and
develop students’ critical
thinking and problem
solving skills.
Diverse Learners
* Differentiate instruction to
meet the needs of all students.
* Encourage students to see,
question, and interpret ideas
from diverse perspectives.
* Access available resources
to support students with
social, physical, emotional, or
academic challenges.
* Work with students to
identify challenges and make
progress on annual
Individualized Education Plan
(IEP) goals.
* Teach English Language
Learners.
Classroom Management
Establish and maintain an
environment that
encourages students’ active
engagement in learning.
* Actively engage students in
the learning process.
* Effectively manage
student behavior.
* Establish appropriate and
productive rapport with all
students.
* Establish and maintain a
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Assessment
* Maintain accurate records of
student progress.
* Use a variety of informal
and formal strategies to assess
student learning.
* Use classroom observation,
assessment of students, and
research to experiment with,
reflect on, and revise
teaching.
Collaboration
* Work effectively with
families to communicate and
support student learning.
* Work productively with
school administrators.
* Work productively with
grade-level/department
colleagues.
* Work productively with
teachers and counselors
other than gradelevel/department colleagues.
* Contribute positively to the
functioning of the school.
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* Review and reflect on
teaching practices.
* Initiate and continue own
professional development.
* Use technology to
enhance instructional
practices.
*Understand the climate,
issues, and politics that
affect the teaching
profession.
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Q18 Disposition_mentors
On a scale of 1-4, with 1 being does not describe your student teacher at all and 4 being describes your
student teacher very well, how well do you feel the following questions describe the characteristics of
the KU student teacher that you most recently mentored?
* He/She feels at ease in the
presence of children and young
adults
* He/She knows when to ask for
help
* He/She believes that all
students can learn, regardless of
social circumstance or other
differences
*He/She is passionate about
teaching
*He/She is inquisitive and asks
detailed questions about
teaching strategies, pedagogy,
the teaching profession, school
organizations, and the future of
teaching.
*He/She actively seeks new and
varied ways of learning his/her
craft.
Does not
describe your
recent
student
teacher at all
Describes your
recent student
teacher
somewhat
Neutral Describes
your recent
student
teacher very
well
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Q19 Core_Tchng_Comps_mentors
On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being very unprepared and 5 being very well prepared, how well prepared do
you feel that your recent student teacher is to enter the teaching profession overall?
( ) 1 – Very unprepared
( ) 2 – Unprepared
( ) 3 – Neutral
( ) 4 - Prepared
( ) 5 – Very Well Prepared
Q20 Student_Achieve_mentors
On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being not at all and 10 being greatly improved, during this past semester,
did how positively do you think your student teacher impacted your K-12 students’ academic
performance during his/her internship?
( ) 1 – He/she did not positively impact my K-12 students’ academic performance
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( ) 10 – He/she greatly impacted my K-12 students’ academic performance
Direct to Section 8
Section 6: School Counselors
Q21_Preparation All 1_scmentors
How well prepared do you feel your school counseling intern is to apply the following skill sets
when he/she enters the profession next year?
Apply and adhere to ethical and legal standards
Recognize your strengths and limitations personally and
professionally
Apply multicultural counseling competencies to your work as a
counselor
Understand and apply human development theories to your work as a
counselor
Understand and apply counseling theories
Understand and apply essential counseling skills
() Very unprepared
() Unprepared
() Prepared
() Very well prepared
() N/A
Q22_Preparation All 2_scmentors
How well prepared do you feel your school counseling intern is to apply the following skill sets
when he/she enters the profession next year?
Understand and apply career development theories to your work as a
counselor
Understand and apply theories and skills related to group counseling
Conduct individual counseling
Conduct group counseling
Conduct crisis prevention and intervention, including assessment and
management of suicide risk
Work effectively with parents, families, and communities
() Very unprepared
() Unprepared
() Prepared
() Very well prepared
() N/A
Q23_Preparation All 3_scmentors
How well prepared do you feel your school counseling intern is to apply the following skill sets
when he/she enters the profession next year?
Consult and collaborate with, and refer to, other human service and
educational professionals
Select and implement assessment protocols to enhance the counseling
process
Use literature and research findings to enhance counseling practice
Use data to enhance counseling programs and student/client outcomes
Advocate for policies, programs, and services that are equitable and
responsive to students/clients
() Very unprepared
() Unprepared
() Prepared
() Very well prepared
() N/A
Develop and implement programs to promote optimal human
development, wellness, and mental health of students/clients
Q24_Preparation community counseling_scmentors
How well prepared do you feel your school counseling intern is to apply the following skill sets
when he/she enters the profession next year?
Understand professional issues specifically related to community
counseling
Use principles and practices of diagnosis, treatment, referral, and
prevention of mental and emotional disorders to initiate, maintain, and
terminate counseling
Counsel clients with addiction and co-occurring disorders.
Conduct an intake interview, a mental status evaluation, a
biopsychosocial history, a mental health history, and a psychological
assessment for treatment planning and caseload management
Screen for addiction, aggression, and danger to self and/or others, as well
as co-occurring mental disorders
Use diagnostic tools, including the current edition of the DSM, to
describe the symptoms and clinical presentation of clients with mental
and emotional impairments
Participate in the management of mental health services and programs
(e.g., administration, finance, and accountability)
Counsel clients in your area of specialization (e.g., children, adolescents,
families)
() Very unprepared
() Unprepared
() Prepared
() Very well prepared
() N/A
Q25_Preparation school counseling_scmentors
How well prepared do you feel your school counseling intern is to apply the following skill sets
when he/she enters the profession next year?
Understand professional issues specifically related to school counseling
Provide classroom guidance to promote the academic, career, and
personal/social development of students
Assess students' strengths, needs, and barriers that impede development,
with attention to uniqueness in cultures, languages, values, backgrounds,
and abilities
Consult with teachers, staff, and community-based organizations to
promote student academic, career, and personal/social development
Use peer helping strategies in the school counseling program
Participate in the design, implementation, management, and evaluation of
a comprehensive developmental school counseling program
Plan and present school-counseling-related educational programs for use
with parents and teachers
Counsel clients in your area of specialization (e.g., elementary-aged
children, adolescents)
() Very unprepared
() Unprepared
() Prepared
() Very well prepared
() N/A
Q26_Preparation college counseling_scmentors
How well prepared do you feel your school counseling intern is to apply the following skill sets
when he/she enters the profession next year?
Understand professional issues specifically related to college counseling
Apply knowledge of issues that affect student affairs practice (e.g.,
public policy, finance, governance, cultural contexts, international
education, global understanding)
Understand leadership, organization, and management practices that help
institutions accomplish their missions
Facilitate the academic, social, and career success of postsecondary
students
Utilize principles of biopsychosocial assessment and case
conceptualization to inform counseling practice
Collaborate with the postsecondary community to assist students
Assess postsecondary student needs with special attention to uniqueness
in culture, languages, values, backgrounds, and abilities
Conduct counseling services in a college/university setting
() Very unprepared
() Unprepared
() Prepared
() Very well prepared
() N/A
Q27_Overall Preparedness_scmentors
Overall, how well prepared do you feel your school counseling intern is to enter the school
counseling profession next year?
() Very well
() Somewhat well
() Not very well
() Not well at all
Direct to Section 8
Section 7: Kutztown University Faculty Member
Q28 Supervisor_Type
In the past semester, what types of Kutztown University students did you supervise? (Select one)
( ) Teacher Education Students
( ) School Counseling Students
FOR SUPERVISORS OF TEACHER EDUCATION STUDENTS ONLY:
Q29 Tchr_Ed_Program_KU
For which Kutztown University program did you supervise KU teacher candidates? Please select
all that apply.
( ) Art Education (B.S. M.Ed.)
( ) Elementary Education (B.S.Ed. M.Ed.)
( ) Early Childhood Education
( ) Library Science
( ) Special Education - Mentally/Physically Handicapped
( ) Special Education - Visual Impairment
( ) Special Education, General/Other
( ) Music Education
( ) Secondary Education - Biological Science
( ) Secondary Education - Chemistry
( ) Secondary Education - English
( ) Secondary Education - Earth & Space Science
( ) Secondary Education - Spanish
( ) Secondary Education - Mathematics
( ) Secondary Education - Physics
( ) Secondary Education - Physics & Mathematics
( ) Secondary Education - Social Studies
Q30 Core_Tchng_Comps_KU
On a scale of 1-5, with 1 being very unprepared and 5 being very well prepared, how well prepared do
you feel that your recent student teachers are to enter the teaching profession overall?
( ) 1 – Very unprepared
( ) 2 – Unprepared
( ) 3 – Neutral
( ) 4 - Prepared
( ) 5 – Very Well Prepared
Q31 Student_Achieve_KU
On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being not at all and 10 being greatly improved, during this past semester,
did how positively do you think your student teachers impacted K-12 students’ academic
performance during their internships?
( ) 1 – He/she did not positively impact my K-12 students’ academic performance
()2
()3
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()5
()6
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( ) 10 – He/she greatly impacted my K-12 students’ academic performance
FOR SUPERVISORS OF SCHOOL COUNSELING STUDENTS ONLY:
Q32_Overall Preparedness_SCKU
Overall, how well prepared do you feel your school counseling interns are to enter the school
counseling profession next year?
() Very well
() Somewhat well
() Not very well
() Not well at all
Direct to Section 8
Section 8: Demographic Information and Recommendations
The following questions are designed to collect demographic information about you. Please
remember that none of your responses will be connected with your name, and will only be
presented in the aggregate. All of your responses will remain confidential.
Q33 School_District_Name
In which school or district are you employed at or supervise KU students? Alternatively, if you are
a graduating Kutztown student, in which school did you complete your internship?
______________________________________________
Q34 School_location
Which best describes where your school is located? (Select one)
a. Rural
b. Suburban
c. Urban
d. Other _____________
Q35 Email_Address
If you are a graduating Kutztown University student, is there another email address, other than
your KU email address, that you plan to use after you graduate? If so, please write that below so
that we might stay in contact with you in the future.
______________________________________________
Q36_Gender
What is your gender?
() Man
() Woman
() Prefer not to answer
Q37_Race
What is your race/ethnicity? Please select all that apply
[] American Indian or Alaskan Native
[] Asian/Pacific Islander
[] Black or African-American
[] Latino/a, Latino-American, or Hispanic
[] White, Caucasian, or European-American
[] Other, please specify ___________________________________
[] Prefer not to answer
Q38_Age
What is your age?
________
Q39 Internship_Experience
What has your overall experience been with the internship/field experience this past semester? Do
you have any recommendations for improvement?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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Q40 Areas for Improvement
From the following list, please select the most important areas, if any, to change in order to improve
preparation programs at Kutztown University. (Please select all that apply.)
[ ] Advising quality
[ ] Capstone project or thesis
[ ] Career services
[ ] Cost
[ ] Course availability
[ ] Diversity
[ ] Faculty quality
[ ] Financial aid
[ ] Housing
[ ] Length of program
[ ] Program flexibility
[ ] Programs or courses offered
[ ] Reputation of institution
[ ] Reputation of faculty
[ ] Required courses
[ ] Student internship or field experience (please include specific recommendations above)
[ ] Extracurricular activities
[ ] Staff quality
[ ] Student quality
[ ] Student services
[ ] Other (Please specify): _______
Thank you very much for your time! We appreciate your feedback.
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