Criteria

Accomplished

90-100%

A to A-

Emerging

70-89%

B+ to C-

Beginning

50-69%

D+ to F

Not Evident

0%

F

Weight

The student contributes to a positive climate in the University classroom and all field placements, practicums, and/or internships.

Participates actively in class discussion and assignments by contributing feedback that engages critical thought, as well as provides additional resources to support views and ideas. Works effectively with others by displaying both genuine empathy and respect for others. Creates an atmosphere that stimulates collaboration.

Participates actively in class discussion and assignments. Works effectively with others. Shows respect of others and consideration for the thoughts and feelings of others.

Participates occasionally in class discussion and is often late on classroom assignments. Occasionally presents problems with working within group assignments and task.

Frequently does not actively participate in class discussion, and is frequently late in turning assignments, and/or has several missed assignments. Displays difficulty when working with others. Often shows lack of respect of others and consideration for the thoughts and feelings of others.

14%

The student demonstrates mastery of written and spoken language for self-expression, as well as for effective interaction in all settings.

Verbally communicates thoughts and ideas clearly. Demonstrates an ability to write in a clear and concise manner, with minimal to no errors in spelling and grammar. Adheres to APA standards. Communicates in a professional tone.

Communicates effectively verbally. Demonstrates an ability to write in a clear, organized, fluent manner. Adheres to the conventions of the language when appropriate. Recognizes distinctions between formal and informal tone.

Occasionally displays difficulty in clearly communicating thoughts verbally. Written assignments are often disorganized and displays an informal writing style. Inconsistent use of formal tone.

Frequently displays difficulty in clearly communicating thoughts verbally. Written assignments are frequently disorganized and unclear. Primarily uses an informal writing style.

14%

The student is a thoughtful and responsive listener.

Demonstrates an understanding of program and professional goals and objectives. Solicits and is open to feedback from both instructors and peers. Receives feedback in a positive manner. Displays both eagerness and enthusiasm in making necessary adjustments. Displays active listening skills and acknowledges the thoughts of others.

Solicits feedback that demonstrates an understanding of program and professional goals and objectives. Receives feedback in a positive manner and makes necessary adjustments. Listens and responds to others.

Occasionally becomes argumentative when feedback is provided. Does not display active listening skills and occasionally interrupts others while speaking.

Frequently becomes argumentative when feedback is provided. Does not display active listening skills and frequently interrupts others while speaking.

14%

The student is committed to reflection, assessment, and learning as an ongoing process.

Demonstrates a keen and heightened sense of self awareness. Is eager and enthusiastic in implementing information provided and apply ideas to his/her own practice or life. Frequently demonstrates ability to modify behavior and/or understanding when provided with new information or experience. Actively seeks out opportunities and participates in scholarship outside the classroom.

Reflects on information provided and demonstrates an ability to apply ideas to his/her own practice or life. Able to modify behavior and/or understanding when provided with new information or experience. Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to lifelong learning.

Displays emerging skills in self-awareness but occasionally struggles with the ability to reflect on information provided and apply ideas to his/her own practice or life. Occasionally demonstrates ability to modify behavior and/or understanding when provided with new information or experience.

Lacks sufficient skills in demonstrating self-awareness. Frequently struggles with the ability to reflect on information provided and apply ideas to his/her own practice or life. Does not demonstrate the ability to modify behavior and/or understanding when provided with new information or experience.

14%

The student is willing to give and receive help.

Frequently volunteers to assist others in the university classroom and/or practicum settings. Demonstrates openness to assistance from others. Eagerly and enthusiastically accepts direction from others. Respects authority.

Volunteers to assist others in the university classroom and/or practicum settings. Demonstrates openness to assistance from others. Accepts direction from others. Respects authority.

Occasionally volunteers to assist others in the university classroom and/or practicum settings. Occasionally rejects direction from others and is occasionally resistant toward authority.

Does not or infrequently volunteers to assist others in the university classroom and/or practicum setting. Frequently rejects the direction from others and is often resistant toward authority.

14%

The student appreciates and values human diversity and shows respect for others' varied talents and perspectives.

Listens to others' perspectives in a respectful manner. Exhibits an understanding of the complexities of race, power, gender, class, sexual orientation, and/ or privilege in American society. Uses culturally sensitive language in communication and avoids communicating stereotypes and group generalizations. Expresses a genuine desire to increase multicultural competencies.

Listens to others' perspectives in a respectful manner. Exhibits an understanding of the complexities of race, power, gender, class, sexual orientation, and/or privilege in American society.

Demonstrates limited awareness for the need to understand the complexities of race, power, gender, class, sexual orientation, and/or privilege in American society. Occasionally uses language that is insensitive to the multicultural dynamics of others.

Demonstrates limited awareness for the need to understand the complexities of race, power, gender, class, sexual orientation, and/or privilege in American society. Frequently uses language that is insensitive to the multicultural dynamics of others.

15%

The student demonstrates a level of responsibility and ethical judgment appropriate for a professional counselor.

Attends and arrives on time to all classes and practicum/internship experiences. Does not represent work of others as his/her own. Protects both students’ and clients’ rights to confidentiality and privacy. Consistently communicates professionally with classmates, instructors, organizations, staff, and clients. Dresses professionally and consistently comes to classes and practicum/internship experiences prepared. Frequently volunteers to take on additional responsibilities, as appropriate.

Attends and arrives on time to all classes and practicum/internship experiences. Does not represent work of others as his/her own. Protects both students’ and clients’ rights to confidentiality and privacy. Communicates in a professional manner with fellow classmates, instructor, organization’s staff, and clients during classes and practicum/internship experience. Dresses professionally and comes to classes and practicum/internship experiences prepared.

Occasionally late and/or leaves early from classes and practicum/internship experiences. Occasionally omits citations or references to others’ work. Protects both students’ and clients’ rights to confidentiality and privacy. Occasionally communicates in an unprofessional manner with fellow classmates, instructor, organization’s staff, and clients during classes, practicum/internship experience. Dresses casually for practicum/internship experiences and occasionally comes to classes and practicum/internship experiences unprepared.

Frequently late and/or leaves early from classes and practicum/internship experiences. Frequently comes to classes and practicum/internship experiences unprepared. Represents work of others as his/her own. Does not adhere to protecting both students’ and clients’ rights to confidentiality and privacy. Dresses inappropriately and unprofessionally for practicum/internship experiences. Frequently communicates in an unprofessional manner with fellow classmates, instructor, organization’s staff, and clients during classes and practicum/internship experience.

15%