1. Field Educator Orientation Fall 2018
BSW and MSW
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

2. Welcome and Introductions
8:15-8:30
Welcome--Mick Rutz, PhD
Department Co-chair
Introduction of faculty
Introductions of field supervisors
Name and Agency
Number of students placed at your agency
BSW or MSW student
Amy will introduce Mick

3. Community Advisory Committee CAC
Purpose
Membership
Meetings
Committee member sheet
Audra will discuss this slide

4. Field Faculty BSW Field Instructors Paul Perales Colleen Hansen
Audra Eggum
48 BSW level students
MSW Field Instructors
Mary Weeden
James Power
30 Advanced level MSW students
Mary will discuss. Mary, please confirm.

5. Program and Field Roles
Dr. Mary Weeden, Co-MSW Program Director
Dr. Jon Hudson, Co-MSW Program Director
Colleen Hansen, BSW Program Director
Dr. Amy F. Williams, BSW Field Coordinator
Carol Collien, MSW Field Coordinator
Field Committee: comprised of Social Work faculty and instructors who teach field sections.
Mary will discuss. Mary, please confirm. Okay, but what do you want to discuss-that I could probably qualify for a commitment if my coffee has not kicked in? Just kidding...seriously, what do you want me to say?

6. Placement Processes 101 Agency query and student application to field
NASW liability insurance
Castle Branch background check
Students prepare resumes
Agency interviews
Amy will discuss.

7. What happens at the interview?
Professional demeanor and actions
Clarify roles and expectations
Determine days and hours at placement
Overall, is it a good match?
Amy and Carol will discuss.

8. Placement Processes 101 (cont.)
Upon successful interview:
Field Placement Agreement (FPA) Forms (student)
Program Memorandum (SW Department)
Field Instructor Resume (Field Instructor)
Agency Description (Field Instructor)
Affiliation Agreement (University)
Amy will discuss.

9. Placement Hours BSW (2)14 week semesters 210 hrs. fall 210 hrs. spring
420 hours total
15 hours/week
MSW
(2)17 week semesters
250 hrs. fall/interim
250 hrs. spring/interim
500 hours total
14.7 hours/week
Colleen, as BSW Program Coordinator, will discuss BSW.
Mary, as MSW Program Co-Coordinator, will discuss MSW.

10. Roles within the Field Program
Agency Field Educator/Supervisor
Faculty Field Liaison/Instructor
BSW and MSW Field Coordinators
Colleen will discuss. Colleen, please confirm.

11. Agency Field Educator/Supervisor
Provide practicum experience that assists in meeting student learning needs
Assist in development of activities and tasks with student and field liaison.
Provide regularly scheduled, educationally sound formal social work supervision of the student
Orient the student to agency and provide resources to engage in the field activities
Communicate progress of students throughout the placement
End of semester and placement evaluations
Colleen will discuss this slide.

12. Faculty Field Liaison/Instructor
BSW and MSW – teach the field seminar course
Assist students to integrate classroom knowledge and fieldwork experience
Meet with Student and Field Agency Educator to facilitate learning and evaluation
At least one agency visit per semester
Colleen will discuss this slide.

13. Field Coordinator Develop and maintain field sites
Develop contractual agreements with agencies, field instructors and students
Train new and existing field educators
Work with students and agencies in the placement process
Resolve unexpected difficulties that arise while students are in field, conflicts or issues with placement
Review and revise Field Manual
Carol will discuss.

14. Supervisory Responsibilities
This part of the orientation focuses on what you, as a field supervisor, does to support and evaluate the student(s) who is/are placed at your agency.

15. Informational Packet UW Oshkosh Academic Calendar (folder)
Sample Field Seminar Syllabus (online)
Student Learning Contract (online)
Orientation Powerpoint (folder and online)
Qualtrics Field Evaluation Rating Scale(folder)
Carol (1-4) Amy (5) will discuss.
Link to Sample Field Seminar Syllabus (SW 401):
Academic calendar:

16. The Student Learning Contract (SLC)
What is the student’s responsibility?
What role do I have in helping the student write the SLC?
Student logs
Paul will discuss this slide. Others chime in!

17. Qualtrics Survey/Evaluation
BSW, Foundation MSW, and Advanced MSW
The evaluation is completed by the student, the Field Educator/Supervisor and the Faculty Field Liaison/Instructor at the end of each semester.
Paul will discuss this slide. Others will chime in.

18. FAQ’s
Is it okay for students to complete hours outside of the academic calendar?
How often should I be meeting with the student for supervision?
What does ongoing student development look like?
Amy will discuss.
MSW includes hours over interim
Weekly meetings on average, not necessarily a formal appt.
Invite faculty to speak to development

19. Q & A and meet with Instructors
Supervision, breaks, calendar, roles, competencies, evaluation, forms, the website, other???
Meet with the respective Field Educators.
Amy will discuss, with all.

20. Break 10:15-10:30

21. ORIENTATION
8:30-10:15

22. Ethical Practice Among Older Adults
Ethics and Boundaries
10:30-12:30
Ethical Practice Among Older Adults
Presented by Dr. James Power