Results of 2025 Program Objectives Survey
Based on the stakeholder survey data (see table below) for the SUNY Old Westbury Graduate Mental Health Counseling (MHC) Program, a role-differentiated analysis of satisfaction with the program’s three core objectives—ethical practice, evidence-based counseling, and multicultural competence indicates strong alignment with the program's mission and effectiveness in achieving its stated goals.
| Objective | Objective 1 | Objective 2 | Objective 3 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfaction | Very Satisfied | Somewhat Satisfied | Very Satisfied | Somewhat Satisfied | Neutral | Very Satisfied | Somewhat Satisfied |
| Alumni | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Current Students | 13 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Site Supervisor | 12 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
Alumni Perspective
- Objective 1 (Ethical and Effective Practice): All 5 (100%) alumni respondents indicated being Very Satisfied.
- Objective 2 (Evidence-Based Counseling): 4 out of 5 (80%) were Very Satisfied; 1 was Somewhat Satisfied.
- Objective 3 (Multicultural Competence): 4 (80%) Very Satisfied; 1 Somewhat Satisfied.
Current Students' Perspective
- Objective 1: 13 of 14 (93%) Very Satisfied; 1 Somewhat Satisfied.
- Objective 2: 13 Very Satisfied; 1 Neutral.
- Objective 3: 13 Very Satisfied; 1 Somewhat Satisfied.
Interpretation: Current students show strong confidence in all areas. Minor variation in Objective 2 indicates potential for enhancement.
Site Supervisors' Perspective
- Objective 1: 12 of 14 (86%) Very Satisfied; 2 Somewhat Satisfied.
- Objective 2: 13 Very Satisfied; 1 Somewhat Satisfied.
- Objective 3: 13 Very Satisfied; 1 Somewhat Satisfied.
Interpretation: Supervisors affirm students’ competence in real-world ethical, multicultural, and evidence-based practice.
Conclusion
Satisfaction levels across all stakeholder groups meet or exceed the 90% Very Satisfied benchmark. The program is successfully meeting its educational objectives:
- Objective 1: Ethical training is robust and applicable.
- Objective 2: Evidence-based methods are well integrated.
- Objective 3: Cultural competence is deeply embedded.