Field Placement Roles Role CSW or Agency Responsibilities Field Placement Coordinator CSW A staff member who matches students with agencies. Education Coordinator Agency An agency staff member who is responsible for student placement assignments. Field Instructor A social work practitioner who provides direct supervision to students on a voluntary basis and is responsible for monitoring students’ education. Co-Instructor A contracted person who provides supervision to students in settings without social workers on staff. Works closely with the agency task instructor.

Role CSW or Agency Responsibilities Task Instructor Agency A non-social work professional who provides direct supervision to students on a daily basis. A task instructor works closely with the co-instructor OR A social work professional who does not provide direct supervision but works closely with the student to engage in meaningful learning activities Field Education Coordinator (Field Liaison) CSW A faculty or staff member or contracted community professional who assists students and field instructors in obtaining and maintaining quality learning experiences Faculty Advisor A faculty member assigned by the BSSW or MSW Program Office to assist students in planning their overall course of study and in clarifying career goals and educational objectives Academic Advisor A professional in the BSSW or MSW Program Office responsible for assisting students with academic and curriculum advisement, developing educational plans, interpreting university rules and procedures, monitoring performance, and providing communication between students, faculty, and administration.