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Form AS B5.0.1(d) | Public Reporting of Assessment Outcomes

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Form AS B5.0.1(d)

 

Generalist Practice | Summary of Plan 

Competency

Instrument

Instrument:

Expected Level of Achievement for Instrument

Competency:

Expected Level of Achievement for Competency

Competency 1:
Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

Instrument 1:  SWEAP Foundation Curriculum Assessment Instrument (FCAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

80%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

Competency 2:
Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice

Instrument 1:  SWEAP Foundation Curriculum Assessment Instrument (FCAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

80%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and

Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice

Instrument 1:  SWEAP Foundation Curriculum Assessment Instrument (FCAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

80%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

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

Instrument 1:  SWEAP Foundation Curriculum Assessment Instrument (FCAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

80%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice

Instrument 1:  SWEAP Foundation Curriculum Assessment Instrument (FCAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

80%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

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

Instrument 1:  SWEAP Foundation Curriculum Assessment Instrument (FCAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

80%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

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

Instrument 1:  SWEAP Foundation Curriculum Assessment Instrument (FCAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

80%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

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

Instrument 1:  SWEAP Foundation Curriculum Assessment Instrument (FCAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

80%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

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

Instrument 1:  SWEAP Foundation Curriculum Assessment Instrument (FCAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

80%

Instrument 2:  SWEAP Field Placement/Practicum Assessment (FPPAI)

3 out of 5 points on Likert scale

 

 

 

Generalist Practice | Summary of Outcomes
 

 Timeframe of Student Competency Assessment: 08/25-05/26

Date Publicly Posted on Program’s Website: 06/26

 

Competency

Competency:
Expected Level of Achievement Inclusive of All Instruments

Aggregate Actual Outcomes:

All Program Options

 

n = (29)

Program Option 1

Outcomes:

Petersburg, VA

 

n = (29)

Competency 1: Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

80%

97%

97%

Competency 2: Advance Human Rights and Social, Racial, Economic, and Environmental Justice

80%

95%

95%

Competency 3: Engage Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity, and

Inclusion (ADEI) in Practice

80%

98.5%

98.5%

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

80%

95%

95%

Competency 5: Engage in Policy Practice

80%

95%

95%

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

80%

98.5%

98.5%

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

80%

97%

97%

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

80%

98.5%

98.5%

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

80%

97%

97%

 

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