Ball State University

Department of Social Work

SOCWK 300
Social Work Practice II
Prior to beginning this, please rate yourself on your abilities in the following areas,
using the scale listed below.
1=Poor

2=Fair

3=Average

4=Above Average

5=Excellent

How well do you think you can:

Organizationally:
A. Differentiate between a for profit and not-for-profit; Rating

B. Provide leadership/governance in a non-profit agency; Rating

C. Explain how an organization relates to the community; Rating

D. Explain how an community relates to the organization; Rating

E. Treat policy as if it has implications for consumers; Rating

Governance:
F. Chair a meeting; Rating 5
G. Participate in a meeting where parliamentary procedure is being used; Rating
5
H. Take minutes of a meeting; Rating

I. Amend bylaws for a non-profit organization; Rating

J. Identify when a board has used fair hiring practices; Rating 5

K. Understand what serving as an effective board member of a non-profit board
means; Rating 4
L. Chair a committee and consider all aspects of the role; Rating

M. Think through the types of community members that should be represented

on a board of directors; Rating 4
N. Create a budget for a non-profit organization; Rating

O. Write an operational policy for a non-profit organization; Rating

Administration:
P. Read a budget as an instrument of policy; Rating
Q. Develop an organizational chart; Rating

R. Explain the formal structure of non-profit organizations; Rating

S. Critically evaluate an organization through an organizational audit; Rating 3

Advocacy:
T. Advocate for consumers; Rating

U. Assess the responsibility of the agency to the community in which you are
employed; Rating
5
V. Protect clients rights; Rating

W.Make note of all groups affected when policy is suggested; Rating 4