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Social Work Assessment Reporting Senior evaluation

2017-2018

The below information is aggregate assessment data for the year 2017-2018. The below listed competencies, 1-9, as well as the behavioral indicators beneath each competency are the required elements for all BSW programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The 10th listed competency and the listed behavioral indicators have been added by the Creighton University Social Work program to integrate the rich context of the Jesuit, Catholic University in which it exists. Creighton University’s Social Work program has been continuously accredited by CSWE since 1989. The assessment data summarized on the following pages are completed during the Social Work students’ senior year. Students are assessed on developing knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive/affective processing through all of their social work classes, but the measurement for final assessment occurs in their senior year after the students have had maximum time for instruction, learning experiences in the classroom and field setting, and have received feedback to continue to advance their performance. To provide context for the information below, this scale and following table are the tools used by practicum field instructors to evaluate students. The tool is built on a developmental model, expecting students to advance their skill performance and refinement across their senior year; with measures being done at the end of fall and spring semester. This tool aggregates the final developmental assessment the student receives; numbers are noted in the far right column.

Student development is expected to follow the below scale:

Fall Semester Spring Semester

3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10

Student tends to begin with more observation Student requires more direction

Student relies heavily on supervisor

Student initiates activity and is more autonomous Student requires less direction

Student collaborates with supervisor

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Score

NA Not able to evaluate this skill, behavior, or competency at this time. Additional note must be added for any rating at this level for planning regarding student learning integration in experience.

1-2 Significant concerns regarding student performance with this skill, behavior, or competency. Additional note must be added for any rating at this level for collaborative planning regarding student progression.

3-4 Student demonstrating beginning skill, knowledge or value; relies heavily on direction and/or supervision

5-6 Student demonstrating growth in skill, knowledge or value; relies moderately on direction and/or supervision; student should be performing at this level on most items by end of fall semester

7-8 Student routinely demonstrates skill, knowledge, or value with less need for supervisor or direction. Students have reached basic level of competent social work practice. This level must be reached as on overall average by end of senior year to pass.

9-10 Student effectively and consistently demonstrates skill, knowledge, or value with mostly autonomous practice; knowing when to seek further supervision. Students’ goal is to reach this level by end of practicum

The benchmark of assessment that the Creighton Social Work program utilizes is based on our grading scale, with expectation that students will perform at a B level (83%) or higher.

A 93-100% Outstanding achievement and an unusual degree of intellectual initiative B+ 87-92% High level of intellectual achievement B 83-86% Noteworthy level of performance C+ 77-82% Performance beyond basic expectations of the course C 73-76% Satisfactory work D 63-72% Work of inferior quality, but passing F

62% and below Failure – no credit

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Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

Social Work student practice indicators that integrate the components of knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive and affective processes of this competency. Social Workers:

Practice behavior evaluation within designated competency, in-direct evaluation

Practicum dimension evaluation for direct skill observation and evaluation; with overall average for senior students

1.1 Make ethical decisions by applying the standards of the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, models for ethical decision-making, ethical conduct of research, and additional codes of ethics as appropriate to context

Measure Skill Level 9.6

1.2 Use reflection and self-regulation to manage personal values and maintain professionalism in practice situations

Measure Cognitive and Affective Processing Level 9.25

1.3 Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior; appearance; and oral, written, and electronic communication

9.9 from capstone/poster at the Skill level


1.4 Use technology ethically and appropriately to facilitate practice outcomes Measure Skill Level 9.5

1.5 Use supervision and consultation to guide professional judgment and behavior

8.2 from capstone at the Cognitive and Affective Processing level


Additional notes for context of student development and evaluation

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Competency 2: Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice




2.1 Apply and communicate understanding of the importance of diversity and difference in shaping life experiences in practice at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels

Micro: Mezzo: Macro:


2.2 Present themselves as learners and engage clients and constituencies as experts of their own experiences



2.3 Apply self-awareness and self-regulation to manage the influence of personal biases and values in working with diverse clients and constituencies



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Competency 3: Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice




3.1 Apply their understanding of social, economic, and environmental justice to advocate for human rights at the individual and system levels

Individual level System level 8.7 from capstone at the Knowledge level


3.2 Engage in practices that advance social, economic, and environmental justice

Measure Value Level 9.7


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Competency 4: Engage in Practice-Informed Research and Research-informed Practice




4.1 Use practice experience and theory to inform scientific inquiry and research


4.2 Apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of quantitative and qualitative research methods and research findings


4.3 Use and translate research evidence to inform and improve practice, policy, and service delivery




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Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice




5.1 Identify social policy at the local, state, and federal level that impacts well-being, service delivery, and access to social services



5.2 Assess how social welfare and economic policies impact the delivery of and access to social services

Measure Value Level 9.1

5.3 Apply critical thinking to analyze, formulate, and advocate for policies that advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice

Measure Knowledge level 9.2


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Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities




6.1 Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies



6.2 Use empathy, reflection, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage diverse clients and constituencies



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Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities




7.1 Collect and organize data, and apply critical thinking to interpret information from clients and constituencies



7.2 Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the analysis of assessment data from clients and constituencies



7.3 Develop mutually agreed-on intervention goals and objectives based on the critical assessment of strengths, needs, and challenges within clients and constituencies



7.4 Select appropriate intervention strategies based on the assessment, research knowledge, and values and preferences of clients and constituencies




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Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities




8.1 Critically choose and implement interventions to achieve practice goals and enhance capacities of clients and constituencies


8.2 Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies



8.3 Use inter-professional collaboration as appropriate to achieve beneficial practice outcomes



8.4 Negotiate, mediate, and advocate with and on behalf of diverse clients and constituencies


8.5 Facilitate effective transitions and endings that advance mutually agreed-on goals



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Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities




9.1 Select and use appropriate methods for evaluation of outcomes 9.3 from capstone at the Cognitive and Affective Processing level


9.2 Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of outcomes


9.3 Critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate intervention and program processes and outcomes



9.4 Apply evaluation findings to improve practice effectiveness at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels




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Competency 10: Ignatian Ideal/Charisms (added to the CSWE competencies to incorporate the context and mission of Creighton University)

Ignatian ideals/charisms in student social work practice.

Social Work student practice indicators that integrate the components of knowledge, values, skills, and cognitive and affective processes of this co mpetency. Social Workers:



10.1 Identify issues of faith and/or spirituality impacting the client, organization, or community


10.2 Identify and apply one of the Jesuit values to the social work professions/practice:

Cura Personalis: care for the whole person

Faith that does justice

Men and Women for others – giving service

Magis – a spirit of giving and provide service to those in need physically, emotionally, and spiritually

Discernment – critically questioning the work we are doing

10 from capstone at the Cognitive and Affective Processing level

Measure Knowledge Level 9.5


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