Overview and Methodology

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Overview and Methodology

The 2013 Counseling Program Survey was conducted during the fall 2013 academic term. The survey sought to understand program perspectives from the vantage point of current students, recent graduates as well as supervisors and employers who have recently supervised a Drake Counseling Student near the end of the program or hired a recent graduate. A brief set of questions was developed using a combination published of survey items from CACREP

counseling programs and the program objectives of the program at Drake University. An online survey was developed and distributed to prospective respondents.

All current students were invited to complete the survey. The survey was distributed through the Counseling Program listserv and students were encouraged to complete the survey by their course instructors. No personally identifiable information was collected in the survey. A total of 50 responses were received, resulting in a 46% response rate. Supervisors and employers who had either had an intern or hired a student from the spring of 2012 through the summer of 2013 were invited by email to complete the survey. A total of 47 employers and supervisors were invited to complete the survey. Twenty-seven individuals responded resulting in a 57% response rate. The survey also sought to capture feedback from graduates. The University does not have an effective method to capture student contact information making this aspect of the survey more challenging. Many graduates remain connected through the program listserv and thus were invited to complete the survey through this broad invitation. Program faculty also individually invited graduates with whom they maintain contact. A total of 26 graduates completed the survey. Given the invitation strategy it is not possible to calculate a response rate for this group. Survey items and responses are presented in the remainder of this report.

3 The Drake Counseling Program prepares professional counselors who have an understanding of current counseling theories and techniques and their application.

31%

61%

4% 4%

Employers and Supervisors

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Not Observed 23% 73% 4%

Graduates

Current Students

4 The Drake Counseling Program prepares professional counselors who have an understanding of human growth and developmental and its impact on psychological well-being.

38%

58%

4%

Employers and Supervisors

Strongly Agree Agree Not Observed 27% 65% 4% 4%

Graduates

Current Students

5 The Drake Counseling Program prepares professional counselors who have an understanding of the process of

collection, analysis, and utilization of data in decision-making.

42% 54%

4%

Employers and Supervisors

Strongly Agree Agree Not Observed 19% 62% 19%

Graduates

Current Students

6 The Drake Counseling Program prepares professional counselors who have an understanding of methods for helping all students/clients recognize and utilize their personal career interests, aptitudes, and preferences.

46% 46%

8%

Employers and Supervisors

Strongly Agree Agree Not Observed 24% 72% 4%

Graduates

Current Students

7 The Drake Counseling Program prepares professional counselors who have an understanding of multicultural

counseling issues, including ability levels, ses, gender, sexual identity and other effects on human development

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31%

65%

4%

Employers and Supervisors

Strongly Agree Agree Not Observed 34% 54% 8% 4%

Graduates

Current Students

8 The Drake Counseling Program prepares professional counselors who demonstrate the ability to apply and adhere to ethical and legal standards.

52% 44%

4%

Employers and Supervisors

Strongly Agree Agree Not Observed 42% 50% 4% 4%

Graduates

Current Students

9 The Drake Counseling Program prepares professional counselors who demonstrate the ability to collaborate

effectively with students/clients, families, teachers, and other counseling professionals.

60% 36%

4%

Employers and Supervisors

Strongly Agree Agree Not Observed 31% 57% 8% 4%

Graduates

Current Students

10 The Drake Counseling Program prepares professional counselors who demonstrate the ability to recognize their own limitations as a counselor and seek supervision or refer students/clients when appropriate.

61% 31%

4% 4%

Employers and Supervisors

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Not Observed 23% 69% 8%

Graduates

Current Students

11 The Drake Counseling Program prepares professional counselors who demonstrate the ability to provide effective individual and group counseling.

38%

46% 4%

12%

Employers and Supervisors

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Not Observed 32% 64% 4%

Graduates

Current Students

12 The Drake Counseling Program prepares professional school counselors who believe in and are committed to the belief that all students can learn.

59% 35%

6%

Employers and Supervisors

Strongly Agree Agree Not Observed 40% 53% 7%

Graduates

Current Students

13 The Drake Counseling Program prepares professional school counselors who demonstrate the ability to promote, develop, and enhance effective teamwork within the school and the larger community.

47%

35% 18%

Employers and Supervisors

Strongly Agree Agree Not Observed 20% 80%

Graduates

Current Students

14 The Drake Counseling Program prepares professional school counselors who demonstrate the ability to conduct programs designed to enhance student academic development.

35%

53% 12%

Employers and Supervisors

Strongly Agree Agree Not Observed 21% 43% 36%

Graduates

Current Students

15 The Drake Counseling Program prepares professional school counselors who demonstrate the ability to advocate for the academic, career, and personal/social development of students.

50% 44%

6%

Employers and Supervisors

Strongly Agree Agree Not Observed 27% 66% 7%

Graduates

Current Students

16 The Drake Counseling Program prepares professional mental health counselors who demonstrate the ability

to implement individual and group counseling strategies.

41%

35% 24%

Employers and Supervisors

Strongly Agree Agree Not Observed 31% 61% 8%

Graduates

Current Students

17 The Drake Counseling Program prepares professional mental health counselors who demonstrate the ability

to identify and diagnose (when appropriate) mental health disorders that are impacting daily functioning.

35%

53% 12%

Employers and Supervisors

Strongly Agree Agree Not Observed 15% 62% 23%

Graduates

Current Students

18 The Drake Counseling Program prepares professional mental health counselors who demonstrate the ability

to develop evidence based treatment plans.

29%

53% 18%

Employers and Supervisors

Strongly Agree Agree Not Observed 8% 61% 31%

Graduates

Current Students

19 The Drake Counseling Program prepares professional mental health counselors who demonstrate the ability to work with a diverse range of clients.

41%

47% 12%

Employers and Supervisors

Strongly Agree Agree Not Observed 36% 56% 4% 4%

Graduates

Current Students