maturity, flexibility, the ability to self-reflect, the ability to develop positive interpersonal relationships, cultural awareness, compassion, and open-mindedness. Demonstrating an inability to perform the functions of a social worker, despite reasonable accommodations, including the failure to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills necessary for forming professional helping relationships (e.g., unable to demonstrate nonjudgmental attitude, unable to allow client self- determination, etc.). Unresolved personal issues which impair performance or safety in the classroom (in person or online) or in the field. Inappropriate use or abuse of substances. Receiving criminal charges. Students are expected to inform their MSW program director immediately (within 24 hours) of any criminal charges. cheating, or plagiarizing in course work or field work. Persistent inadequate performance of assigned field activities. Excessive tardiness or absenteeism in class, departmental meetings, or field work. Persistent inability to meet deadline dates on assignments, projects, and field responsibilities. Initial concerns are addressed whenever appropriate at the student-instructor level or student-field liaison level. If this does not resolve the issue the student will be referred to the Social Work Student Performance Review Committee (see below). In cases where students have engaged in particularly egregious conduct, the appropriate Program Coordinator, Director of Field, Chair, School of Social Work, or Social Work Student Performance Review Committee may refer the student directly to the appropriate administrative, medical, and/or legal authorities. If indicated, students may also be immediately removed from classes or field practicum sites pending the Social Work Student Performance Review Committee meeting. Social Work Student Performance Review Committee The Student Performance Review Committee handles concerns academic and professional performance and complaints brought by faculty, field instructors or one student against another within the School of Social Work and makes recommendations regarding academic probation, suspension and termination from the program. The Committee consists of at least 3 faculty members and one student. Any student brought before the Student Performance Review Committee has the right to invite his/her advisor or advocate to hearings. The student member will be excluded from meetings at which confidential information about other students is discussed. The Social Work Student Performance Review Committee is convened specific to the student concern. The committee is convened by the Social Work Student Performance Review Committee Chair and includes the faculty member involved, the student’s advisor(s), and any other University or Field professional deemed appropriate given the nature of the concern.
maturity, flexibility, the ability to self-reflect, the ability to develop positive interpersonal relationships, cultural awareness, compassion, and open-mindedness. Demonstrating an inability to perform the functions of a social worker, despite reasonable accommodations, including the failure to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills necessary for forming professional helping relationships (e.g., unable to demonstrate nonjudgmental attitude, unable to allow client self- determination, etc.). Unresolved personal issues which impair performance or safety in the classroom (in person or online) or in the field. Inappropriate use or abuse of substances. Receiving criminal charges. Students are expected to inform their MSW program director immediately (within 24 hours) of any criminal charges. cheating, or plagiarizing in course work or field work. Persistent inadequate performance of assigned field activities. Excessive tardiness or absenteeism in class, departmental meetings, or field work. Persistent inability to meet deadline dates on assignments, projects, and field responsibilities. Initial concerns are addressed whenever appropriate at the student-instructor level or student-field liaison level. If this does not resolve the issue the student will be referred to the Social Work Student Performance Review Committee (see below). In cases where students have engaged in particularly egregious conduct, the appropriate Program Coordinator, Director of Field, Chair, School of Social Work, or Social Work Student Performance Review Committee may refer the student directly to the appropriate administrative, medical, and/or legal authorities. If indicated, students may also be immediately removed from classes or field practicum sites pending the Social Work Student Performance Review Committee meeting. Social Work Student Performance Review Committee The Student Performance Review Committee handles concerns academic and professional performance and complaints brought by faculty, field instructors or one student against another within the School of Social Work and makes recommendations regarding academic probation, suspension and termination from the program. The Committee consists of at least 3 faculty members and one student. Any student brought before the Student Performance Review Committee has the right to invite his/her advisor or advocate to hearings. The student member will be excluded from meetings at which confidential information about other students is discussed. The Social Work Student Performance Review Committee is convened specific to the student concern. The committee is convened by the Social Work Student Performance Review Committee Chair and includes the faculty member involved, the student’s advisor(s), and any other University or Field professional deemed appropriate given the nature of the concern.
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