Master of Social Work

Assessment Report, 2014-2015

CLASS, Social Work (Masters)

Assessment Identifiers

College / School:
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Department:
Department of Social Work

Program / Major / Certificate:
Master of Social Work

Assessment Coordinator(s)
Felicia Tuggle

Has there been a change to the Assessment Coordinator(s) since the last assessment plan?
No

Person(s) responsible for writing and/or submitting this report:
Felicia Tuggle

Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Social Work prepares students to excel in social work practice. The BSW programs prepares students for generalist practice and the MSW program builds on the generalist foundation and prepares students for advanced practice in Clinical and Social Administration. The Department promotes student focused learning, affirms the African American legacy and fosters a unique multicultural environment through its BSW and MSW curriculum and advocacy roles in community change. The department graduates students who are culturally competent to practice social work in rural, urban and global settings.

Has this mission statement been revised since the last plan?
No

PSLOs

1. Students will be able to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.

2. Students will be able to engage diversity and difference in practice.

3. Students will be able to advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.

4. Students will be able to engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.

5. Students will be able to engage in policy practice.

6. The students will be able to engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

7. The students will be able to assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

8. The students will be able to intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

9. The students will be able to evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.

LINK TO: Assessment Report, 2014-2015 – Supporting Documents

Assessment Results (PSLOs)

SSU Strategic Plan Goal	PSLO	Semester	Professor	Courses	Assessment Artifacts and Instruments	Target Levels	Results and Analysis of Results	Actions in Response to Results
Academic Engagement and Achievement	1. Students will be able to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.	Fall 2014	Randy Gunter	MSWK 6780	Administrator Interview Assignment scored with the Administrator Interview rubric	80% of students will perform at the proficient level or above	TARGET 1 MET 100% of students performed at the proficient level or above	OVERALL: TARGET PARTIALLY MET Description of any changes for improvements which were made during the course of the 2014-2015 academic year: No changes were made to the Leadership Framework Product Assignment this year. For the Major Clinical Project and Presentation II assignment, students were able to identify and discuses ethical issues occurring in their field placements. This in class dialogue created opportunities for students to explore their personal biases and critically reflect on the interconnections between these biases and ethical decision making. Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2015-2016 academic year: For the Leadership Framework Product Assignment, target was met for PSLO. Successful strategies will be continued and measured. In addition, course evaluation data from students also will be used for continuous quality improvement. For the Major Clinical Project and Presentation, next year the in class discussion on personal biases and ethical decision will be done prior to the assignment due date.
		Spring 2015	Adrian Anderson	MSWK 6751	Major Clinical Project and Presentation II assessed with Major Clinical Project rubric	80 % of students will perform at the satisfactory level	TARGET 2 NOT MET On average, 72% of students performed at the satisfactory level
			Randy Gunter	MSWK 6781	Leadership Framework Product scored with the Leadership Framework Product rubric	80% of students will perform at the proficient level or above	TARGET 3 MET 100% of students performed at the proficient level or above
			Shinaz Jindani	MSWK 6791	Reflective Practice Poster Presentation assessed with 8 element rubric across all competencies	80% of students will perform at the Proficient or Advanced level on all rubric elements	TARGET 4 MET 97% of all students scored at the proficient or advanced level on all rubric elements
Academic Engagement and Achievement	2. Students will be able to engage diversity and difference in practice.	Fall 2014	Randy Gunter	MSWK 6780	Administrator Interview Assignment scored with the Administrator Interview rubric	80% of students will perform at the proficient level or above	TARGET 1 MET 100% of students performed at the proficient level or above	OVERALL: TARGET MET Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2015-2016 academic year: Target met for PSLO. Successful strategies will be continued and measured. In addition, course evaluation data from students also will be used for continuous quality improvement.
		Spring 2015	Adrian Anderson	MSWK 6751	Major Clinical Project and Presentation II assessed with Major Clinical Project rubric	80 % of students will perform at the satisfactory level	TARGET 2 MET On average, 82% of students performed at the satisfactory level
			Randy Gunter	MSWK 6781	Leadership Framework Product scored with the Leadership Framework Product rubric	80% of students will perform at the proficient level or above	TARGET 3 MET 100% of students performed at the proficient level or above
			Shinaz Jindani	MSWK 6791	Reflective Practice Poster Presentation assessed with 8 element rubric across all competencies	80% of students will perform at the Proficient or Advanced level on all rubric elements	TARGET 4 MET 97% of all students scored at the proficient or advanced level on all rubric elements
Academic Engagement and Achievement	3. Students will be able to advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice.	Fall 2014	Adrian Anderson	MSWK 6750	Major Clinical Project and Presentation I assessed with Major Clinical Project rubric	80% of students will perform at the satisfactory level	TARGET 1 NOT MET On average, 75% of students performed at the satisfactory level	OVERALL: TARGET PARTIALLY MET Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2015-2016 academic year: In the MSWK 6750 course, students will be polled/surveyed in class during the first two weeks to assess their knowledge on the effects of oppression, discrimination, and historical trauma. The results will be used to tailor class lectures and activities. No changes will be made to the MSWK 6780, 6751, 6781, and 6791 courses.
		Fall 2014	Randy Gunter	MSWK 6780	Administrator Interview Assignment scored with the Administrator Interview rubric	80% of students will perform at the proficient level or above	TARGET 2 MET 100% of students performed at the proficient level or above
		Spring 2014	Adrian Anderson	MSWK 6751	Major Clinical Project and Presentation II assessed with Major Clinical Project rubric	80% of students will perform at the satisfactory level	TARGET 3 MET On average, 85% of students performed at the satisfactory level
			Randy Gunter	MSWK 6781	Leadership Framework Product scored with the Leadership Framework Product rubric	80% of students will perform at the proficient level or above	TARGET 4 MET 100% of students performed at the proficient level or above
			Shinaz Jindani	MSWK 6791	Reflective Practice Poster Presentation assessed with 8 element rubric across all competencies	80% of students will perform at the Proficient or Advanced level on all rubric elements	TARGET 5 MET 97% of all students scored at the proficient or advanced level on all rubric elements
Academic Engagement and Achievement	4. Students will be able to engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice.	Fall 2014	Randy Gunter	MSWK 6780	Administrator Interview Assignment scored with the Administrator Interview rubric	80% of students will perform at the proficient level or above	TARGET 1 MET 100% of students performed at the proficient level or above	OVERALL: TARGET MET Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2015-2016 academic year: Target met for PSLO in MSWK 6780, 6751, 6781, and 6791. Successful strategies will be continued and measured. In addition, course evaluation data from students will also be used for continuous quality improvement.
		Fall 2014	Adrian Anderson	MSWK 6751	Major Clinical Project and Presentation I assessed with Major Clinical Project rubric	80 % of students will perform at the satisfactory level	TARGET 2 MET 100 % of students performed at the satisfactory level
		Spring 2015	Randy Gunter	MSWK 6781	Leadership Framework Product scored with the Leadership Framework Product rubric	80% of students will perform at the proficient level or above	TARGET 3 MET 100% of students performed at the proficient level or above
		Spring 2015	Shinaz Jindani	MSWK 6791	Reflective Practice Poster Presentation assessed with 8 element rubric across all competencies	80% of students will perform at the Proficient or Advanced level on all rubric elements	TARGET 4 MET 97% of all students scored at the proficient or advanced level on all rubric elements
Academic Engagement and Achievement	5. Students will be able to engage in policy practice.	Fall 2014	Adrian Anderson	MSWK 6650	Major Clinical Project and Presentation I assessed with Major Clinical Project rubric	80% of students will perform at the satisfactory level	TARGET 1 MET On average, 88% of students performed at the satisfactory level	OVERALL: TARGET MET Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2015-2016 academic year: Target met for PSLO in MSWK 6780, 6751, 6781, and 6791. Successful strategies will be continued and measured. In addition, course evaluation data from students will also be used for continuous quality improvement.
		Fall 2014	Randy Gunter	MSWK 6780	Administrator Interview Assignment scored with the Administrator Interview rubric	80% of students will perform at the proficient level or above	TARGET 2 MET 100% of students performed at the proficient level or above
		Spring 2015	Adrian Anderson	MSWK 6651	Major Clinical Project and Presentation II assessed with Major Clinical Project II rubric	80% of students will perform at the satisfactory level	TARGET 3 MET On average, 94% of students performed at the satisfactory level
			Randy Gunter	MSWK 6781	Leadership Framework Product scored with the Leadership Framework Product rubric	80% of students will perform at the proficient level or above	TARGET 4 MET 100% of students performed at the proficient level or above
			Shinaz Jindani	MSWK 6791	Reflective Practice Poster Presentation assessed with 8 element rubric across all competencies	80% of students will perform at the Proficient or Advanced level on all rubric elements	TARGET 5 MET 97% of all students scored at the proficient or advanced level on all rubric elements
Academic Engagement and Achievement	6. The students will be able to engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.	Fall 2014	Adrian Anderson	MSWK 6650	Major Clinical Project and Presentation I assessed with Major Clinical Project I rubric	80 % of students will perform at the satisfactory level	TARGET 1 NOT MET On average, 65% of students performed at the satisfactory level	OVERALL: TARGET PARTIALLY MET Description of any changes for improvements which were made during the course of the 2014-2015 academic year. The program incorporated video observations and in class practice simulations into MSWK 6650 course to assist students identify and practice effective strategies for engaging clients and constituencies. Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2015-2016 academic year: In MSWK 6651, a video observation and practice simulation rubric will be developed and distributed to students prior to assist students in establishing relationally based processes that encourage clients to be equal participants in the establishment of treatment goals and expected outcomes. Target met for PSLO in MSWK 6780, 6781, and 6791. Successful strategies will be continued and measured. In addition, course evaluation data from students will also be used for continuous quality improvement.
		Fall 2014	Randy Gunter	MSWK 6780	Administrator Interview Assignment scored with the Administrator Interview rubric	80% of students will perform at the proficient level or above	TARGET 2 MET 100% of students performed at the proficient level or above
		Spring 2015	Adrian Anderson	MSWK 6651	Major Clinical Project and Presentation II assessed with Major Clinical Project II rubric	80 % of students will perform at the satisfactory level	TARGET 3 NOT MET On average, 76 % of students performed at the satisfactory level
			Randy Gunter	MSWK 6781	Leadership Framework Product scored with the Leadership Framework Product rubric	80% of students will perform at the proficient level or above	TARGET 4 MET 100% of students performed at the proficient level or above
			Shinaz Jindani	MSWK 6791	Reflective Practice Poster Presentation assessed with 8 element rubric across all competencies	80% of students will perform at the Proficient or Advanced level on all rubric elements	TARGET 5 MET 97% of all students scored at the proficient or advanced level on all rubric elements
Academic Engagement and Achievement	7. The students will be able to assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.	Fall 2014	Adrian Anderson	MSWK 6650	Major Clinical Project and Presentation I assessed with Major Clinical Project and Presentation I rubric	80 % of students will perform at the satisfactory level	TARGET 1 MET 100 % of students performed at the satisfactory level	OVERALL: TARGET MET Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2015-2016 academic year: Target met for PSLO in MSWK 6780, 6751, 6781, and 6791. Successful strategies will be continued and measured. In addition, course evaluation data from students will also be used for continuous quality improvement.
		Fall 2014	Randy Gunter	MSWK 6780	Administrator Interview Assignment scored with the Administrator Interview rubric	80% of students will perform at the proficient level or above	TARGET 2 MET 100% of students performed at the proficient level or above
		Spring 2015	Adrian Anderson	MSWK 6651	Major Clinical Project and Presentation II assessed with Major Clinical Project II rubric	80 % of students will perform at the satisfactory level	TARGET 3 MET 100 % of students performed at the satisfactory level
			Randy Gunter	MSWK 6781	Leadership Framework Product scored with the Leadership Framework Product rubric	80% of students will perform at the proficient level or above	TARGET 4 MET 100% of students performed at the proficient level or above
			Shinaz Jindani	MSWK 6791	Reflective Practice Poster Presentation assessed with 8 element rubric across all competencies	80% of students will perform at the Proficient or Advanced level on all rubric elements	TARGET 5 MET 97% of all students scored at the proficient or advanced level on all rubric elements
Academic Engagement and Achievement	8. The students will be able to intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.	Fall 2014	Adrian Anderson	MSWK 6650	Major Clinical Project and Presentation I assessed with Major Clinical Project and Presentation I rubric	80% of students will perform at the satisfactory level	TARGET 1 MET 100 % of students performed at the satisfactory level	OVERALL: TARGET MET Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2015-2016 academic year: Target met for PSLO in MSWK 6780, 6751, 6781, and 6791. Successful strategies will be continued and measured. In addition, course evaluation data from students will also be used for continuous quality improvement.
		Fall 2014	Randy Gunter	MSWK 6780	Administrator Interview Assignment scored with the Administrator Interview rubric	80% of students will perform at the proficient level or above	TARGET 2 MET 100% of students performed at the proficient level or above
		Spring 2015	Adrian Anderson	MSWK 6651	Major Clinical Project and Presentation II assessed with Major Clinical Project II rubric	80% of students will perform at the satisfactory level	TARGET 3 MET 100% of students performed at the satisfactory level
			Randy Gunter	MSWK 6781	Leadership Framework Product scored with the Leadership Framework Product rubric	80% of students will perform at the proficient level or above	TARGET 4 MET 100% of students performed at the proficient level or above
			Shinaz Jindani	MSWK 6791	Reflective Practice Poster Presentation assessed with 8 element rubric across all competencies	80% of students will perform at the Proficient or Advanced level on all rubric elements	TARGET 5 MET 97% of all students scored at the proficient or advanced level on all rubric elements
Academic Engagement and Achievement	9. The students will be able to evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.	Fall 2014	Adrian Anderson	MSWK 6650	Major Clinical Project and Presentation I assessed with Major Clinical Project and Presentation I rubric	80 % of students will perform at the satisfactory level	TARGET 1 MET On average, 93% of students performed at the satisfactory level	OVERALL: TARGET MET Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2015-2016 academic year: Target met for PSLO in MSWK 6780, 6751, 6781, and 6791. Successful strategies will be continued and measured. In addition, course evaluation data from students will also be used for continuous quality improvement.
		Fall 2014	Randy Gunter	MSWK 6780	Administrator Interview Assignment scored with the Administrator Interview rubric	80% of students will perform at the proficient level or above	TARGET 2 MET 100% of students performed at the proficient level or above
		Spring 2015	Randy Gunter	MSWK 6781	Leadership Framework Product scored with the Leadership Framework Product rubric	80% of students will perform at the proficient level or above	TARGET 3 MET 100% of students performed at the proficient level or above
		Spring 2015	Shinaz Jindani	MSWK 6791	Reflective Practice Poster Presentation assessed with 8 element rubric across all competencies	80% of students will perform at the Proficient or Advanced level on all rubric elements	TARGET 4 MET 97% of all students scored at the proficient or advanced level on all rubric elements

Assessment Results (POs)

SSU Strategic Plan Goal	PO Goal	Enabling Strategies	Measures	Targets	Results and Analysis of Results	Actions in Response to Results
Academic Engagement and Achievement	Enhance program structure and curriculum in preparation for CSWE reaffirmation	a. MSW faculty will meet on a monthly basis to review the final approved CSWE 2015 EPAS and incorporate into curriculum and assessment. b. Faculty will make revisions to the curriculum map and benchmark assignments as necessary to ensure compliance. c. Faculty will attend CSWE Reaffirmation session(s) at CSWE Annual Program meeting to gain additional clarity. d. Faculty will collectively review the CSWE published 2008 to 2015 EPAS Crosswalk document	i. Updated program curriculum maps for generalist, clinical, and social administration concentrations. ii. Handouts distributed from CSWE Reaffirmation workshop at annual meeting.	i. 4/6 of current faculty will attend CSW Annual Program meeting. ii.100% of assessment plans will be reviewed to ensure that each competency measures a minimum of two of the required domains.	TARGET MET Four faculty (Jindani, Deloach, Samuel, and Tuggle) attended the CSWE Annual Program meeting in Tampa, FL. Faculty participated in reaffirmation sessions and shared the information provided (i.e. 2008-2015 crosswalk document) with other faculty upon return. Faculty identified the need to revise benchmark assignments to ensure that each PSLO/Competency measured two domains at each level of the program.	OVERALL: TARGET MET Description of projected use of results from the 2013-2014 academic year that is being addressed in the 2014-2015 academic year: Faculty continued to meet month for assessment meetings. Description of any changes for improvements which were made during the course of the 2014-2015 academic year: Faculty was unsuccessful in going through the benchmark assignments and ensuring that each assignment measured two of the CSWE required domains due to inconsistent attendance from all faculty members at MSW Program and Assessment meetings. Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2015-2016 academic year: The Dept. Chair and CLASS Dean will notify faculty that attendance and participation in assessment meetings is required.
Academic Engagement and Achievement	Increase the use of technology to enhance and assess instructional delivery in the classroom and field practicum	a. Faculty will be encouraged to redesign elective courses to make them fully online. b. Field faculty and staff will begin piloting performance evaluations and tools that will be completed in Live Text. Director of Field Education will work with Department Chair and CLASS Dean to identify funding sources. c. Director of Field will also work with Live Text implementation team to prepare for a Fall 2015 launch.	i. # of courses that are offered fully online from 2013-2014 AY as evidenced by course offerings ii. Quote from Live text for FEM accounts iii. Communication (e-mails and meeting appointments) with Live Text Implementation Team	i. A minimum of 1 course in the generalist and advanced practice level will be offered fully online. ii. Quote for FEM accounts will be received by end of Spring 2016 semester. iii. # of in-person and online meetings with Live Text Implementation team to develop FEM for Fall 2015 launch	TARGET MET A total of 3 courses were revised and taught fully online (Crisis Intervention, Gerontology, and Drug and Alcohol Abuse). In addition to the fully online courses, field Obtained quote from Live Text for $2,000. Dean�s office has agreed to pay for student add-on accounts A total of 4 online meetings were held with Live Text Implementation Coordinator Carrie Diaz over the Summer 2015 semester.	OVERALL: TARGET MET Description of projected use of results from the 2013-2014 academic year that is being addressed in the 2014-2015 academic year: Faculty discussed the need to ensure instructor expectations were clearly communicated the first week of classes. Faculty discussed and agreed on organizing courses by topical modules. Description of any changes for improvements which were made during the course of the 2014-2015 academic year: Faculty also outlined common course expectations for students taking fully online classes. Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2015-2016 academic year: Live Text FEM add-on accounts purchased during Summer 2015. Student registration codes will be distributed during Fall 2015.
Academic Engagement and Achievement	Increase local and global outreach and visibility by fostering lifelong learning and engagement with students, faculty, staff, alumni and the SSU community	a. The Office of Field Education will engaged in targeted outreach to recruit additional field placement agencies for students to complete practicum placements. Faculty will apply for grant funding that is responsiveness to campus and community needs. Faculty advisers will encourage social work student organizations to design and implement community service project. b. Field Faculty will work with community agencies to create opportunities for students to engage in project-based learning that is responsive to identified community and organizational needs. c. Faculty will actively recruit students to travel abroad for short and long term trips	i. # of new field placements established; ii. # of new grants awarded iii. # of trainings provided to the community iv. # of community service and project-based learning opportunities students participate in v.# of social work students who travel abroad Sign in sheets and training evaluations will be used for continuous quality improvement.	i. 4 new field placements will be established. ii. A minimum of 2 training/workshop will be offered to students, alumni, and professionals in the community. iii.Students in field practicum will assess agency needs and identify present the agency with one practical gift that addresses identified needs (update a brochure, develop a manual, etc.) iv. At least 4 students will travel abroad	TARGET MET A total of 5 new field agencies were added this academic year. These agencies entered in MOUs with SSU Drs. Deloach, Berry, and Samuel received a SAMHSA funded behavioral health grant to increase the number of professionally trained social workers in the area of behavioral health working with children, adolescents, and transitioning age youth. Students participated in three Department sponsored service learning opportunities (VA Stand Down and Make a Difference Day, and World Food Day). Spring 2015, a total of 2 graduate students (2 undergraduate) participated in a 10 day alternative Spring Break in Trinidad and Tobago. 2 Faculty oversaw the trip and conducted a 2-day Grief and Loss Conference.	OVERALL: TARGET MET Description of projected use of results from the 2013-2014 academic year that is being addressed in the 2014-2015 academic year: Additional clinical based field agencies are needed to meet the demand of advanced practice students seeking clinical placements. Additionally training is needed to ensure that existing and new field agencies are oriented to CSWE 2015 EPAS requirements. Description of any changes for improvements which were made during the course of the 2014-2015 academic year: The Behavior Health Grant made it possible for 13 students to receive advanced training in behavior health. A licensure preparation workshop was offered to students, alumni, and SSU Community. Forty participants attended this event. Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2015-2016 academic year: Funding to finance study abroad trips continues to be the greatest challenge for graduate students. Many students express interest and desire but lack funding. The program will work with the Office of International Education to identify additional resources for graduate students to travel aboard.

SSU Strategic Plan Goal

PO Goal

Enabling Strategies

Measures

Targets

Results and Analysis of Results

Actions in Response to Results

Academic Engagement and Achievement

Enhance program structure and curriculum in preparation for CSWE reaffirmation

a. MSW faculty will meet on a monthly basis to review the final approved CSWE 2015 EPAS and incorporate into curriculum and assessment.

b. Faculty will make revisions to the curriculum map and benchmark assignments as necessary to ensure compliance.

c. Faculty will attend CSWE Reaffirmation session(s) at CSWE Annual Program meeting to gain additional clarity.

d. Faculty will collectively review the CSWE published 2008 to 2015 EPAS Crosswalk document

i. Updated program curriculum maps for generalist, clinical, and social administration concentrations.

ii. Handouts distributed from CSWE Reaffirmation workshop at annual meeting.

i. 4/6 of current faculty will attend CSW Annual Program meeting.

ii.100% of assessment plans will be reviewed to ensure that each competency measures a minimum of two of the required domains.

TARGET MET

Four faculty (Jindani, Deloach, Samuel, and Tuggle) attended the CSWE Annual Program meeting in Tampa, FL.

Faculty participated in reaffirmation sessions and shared the information provided (i.e. 2008-2015 crosswalk document) with other faculty upon return.

Faculty identified the need to revise benchmark assignments to ensure that each PSLO/Competency measured two domains at each level of the program.

OVERALL: TARGET MET
Description of projected use of results from the 2013-2014 academic year that is being addressed in the 2014-2015 academic year: Faculty continued to meet month for assessment meetings.

Description of any changes for improvements which were made during the course of the 2014-2015 academic year: Faculty was unsuccessful in going through the benchmark assignments and ensuring that each assignment measured two of the CSWE required domains due to inconsistent attendance from all faculty members at MSW Program and Assessment meetings.

Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2015-2016 academic year: The Dept. Chair and CLASS Dean will notify faculty that attendance and participation in assessment meetings is required.

Academic Engagement and Achievement

Increase the use of technology to enhance and assess instructional delivery in the classroom and field practicum

a. Faculty will be encouraged to redesign elective courses to make them fully online.

b. Field faculty and staff will begin piloting performance evaluations and tools that will be completed in Live Text. Director of Field Education will work with Department Chair and CLASS Dean to identify funding sources.

c. Director of Field will also work with Live Text implementation team to prepare for a Fall 2015 launch.

i. # of courses that are offered fully online from 2013-2014 AY as evidenced by course offerings

ii. Quote from Live text for FEM accounts

iii. Communication (e-mails and meeting appointments) with Live Text Implementation Team

i. A minimum of 1 course in the generalist and advanced practice level will be offered fully online.

ii. Quote for FEM accounts will be received by end of Spring 2016 semester.

iii. # of in-person and online meetings with Live Text Implementation team to develop FEM for Fall 2015 launch

TARGET MET

A total of 3 courses were revised and taught fully online (Crisis Intervention, Gerontology, and Drug and Alcohol Abuse). In addition to the fully online courses, field

Obtained quote from Live Text for $2,000. Dean�s office has agreed to pay for student add-on accounts

A total of 4 online meetings were held with Live Text Implementation Coordinator Carrie Diaz over the Summer 2015 semester.

OVERALL: TARGET MET

Description of projected use of results from the 2013-2014 academic year that is being addressed in the 2014-2015 academic year: Faculty discussed the need to ensure instructor expectations were clearly communicated the first week of classes. Faculty discussed and agreed on organizing courses by topical modules.

Description of any changes for improvements which were made during the course of the 2014-2015 academic year: Faculty also outlined common course expectations for students taking fully online classes.

Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2015-2016 academic year: Live Text FEM add-on accounts purchased during Summer 2015. Student registration codes will be distributed during Fall 2015.

Academic Engagement and Achievement

Increase local and global outreach and visibility by fostering lifelong learning and engagement with students, faculty, staff, alumni and the SSU community

a. The Office of Field Education will engaged in targeted outreach to recruit additional field placement agencies for students to complete practicum placements. Faculty will apply for grant funding that is responsiveness to campus and community needs. Faculty advisers will encourage social work student organizations to design and implement community service project.

b. Field Faculty will work with community agencies to create opportunities for students to engage in project-based learning that is responsive to identified community and organizational needs.

c. Faculty will actively recruit students to travel abroad for short and long term trips

i. # of new field placements established;

ii. # of new grants awarded

iii. # of trainings provided to the community

iv. # of community service and project-based learning opportunities students participate in

v.# of social work students who travel abroad

i. 4 new field placements will be established.

ii. A minimum of 2 training/workshop will be offered to students, alumni, and professionals in the community.

iii.Students in field practicum will assess agency needs and identify present the agency with one practical gift that addresses identified needs (update a brochure, develop a manual, etc.)

iv. At least 4 students will travel abroad

TARGET MET

A total of 5 new field agencies were added this academic year. These agencies entered in MOUs with SSU

Drs. Deloach, Berry, and Samuel received a SAMHSA funded behavioral health grant to increase the number of professionally trained social workers in the area of behavioral health working with children, adolescents, and transitioning age youth.

Students participated in three Department sponsored service learning opportunities (VA Stand Down and Make a Difference Day, and World Food Day).

Spring 2015, a total of 2 graduate students (2 undergraduate) participated in a 10 day alternative Spring Break in Trinidad and Tobago. 2 Faculty oversaw the trip and conducted a 2-day Grief and Loss Conference.

OVERALL: TARGET MET Description of projected use of results from the 2013-2014 academic year that is being addressed in the 2014-2015 academic year: Additional clinical based field agencies are needed to meet the demand of advanced practice students seeking clinical placements. Additionally training is needed to ensure that existing and new field agencies are oriented to CSWE 2015 EPAS requirements.

Description of any changes for improvements which were made during the course of the 2014-2015 academic year: The Behavior Health Grant made it possible for 13 students to receive advanced training in behavior health. A licensure preparation workshop was offered to students, alumni, and SSU Community. Forty participants attended this event.

Description of the expected use of results that will be addressed in the 2015-2016 academic year: Funding to finance study abroad trips continues to be the greatest challenge for graduate students. Many students express interest and desire but lack funding. The program will work with the Office of International Education to identify additional resources for graduate students to travel aboard.