Mindeo MP725 - Academic Performance Concerns: Insufficient Grades; Academic Performance Concerns: Professionalism and Personal Performance

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findings. Possible outcomes include: redoing all or part of course requirements (with consent of
the instructor), reenrolling in the course, or not being retained in the program. Other alternatives
may also be considered.
Students are reminded that this policy applies to the Field Research project as well (SW 731, SW
734 and SW 732). Due to the nature of assignments in SW 731 many students receive an
Incomplete grade at the end of the course and are expected to complete the assigned work in the
following semester. If students are not progressing satisfactorily the incomplete grade
automatically turns to an F at the end of the following semester. The instructor can change this
grade, but the student will need to engage in the Academic Status Review process to determine
the next steps.
Academic Performance Concerns: Professionalism and Personal Performance
Behaviors that violate professional values and role sets addressed by the NASW Code of Ethics
and which have been fully documented by instructor(s) may be addressed through
recommendations for remedial action or a termination from the Program.
Examples of performance concerns or personal problems that interfere with performance
expectations and that may be grounds for dismissal from the Program include, but are not limited
to:
 Non-achievement or less than satisfactory achievement of MSW Student Contract goals
in the field internship.
 Behaviors that violate the NASW Code of Ethics in the classroom, field agency or
seminar setting (see below).
 Personality characteristics that conflict with the professional values and professional role
sets of the social work professional (see below).
 Disruptive behaviors constituting a threat to the safety of the student or others.
 A pattern of unwillingness to participate in the learning activities of the program.
 Inability to communicate effectively, orally or in written form, such that performance is
seriously handicapped.
The list below offers specific examples of behaviors that might violate the NASW Code of
Ethics or be deemed as conflicting with professional values and role sets. These examples have
been drawn from a content analysis of the professional literature underscoring the responsibility
social work educational programs have in order to ensure that graduates meet the standards set
forth by the Code of Ethics. The list is intended to be illustrative, not all-inclusive.
1. Challenges in addressing unresolved life issues which persistently interfere with
judgment and performance.
2. The decision to not seek professional help or take other steps necessary to protect clients
and others when these challenges interfere with professional judgment and performance.