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12 It may be possible for students to be placed near their homes in Georgia, depending upon the availability of placement opportunities that have been, or could be approved by the Field Office. Please keep in mind that students still need to attend classes in Athens. 5. Can I do field work at my current place of employment Students interested in worksite practica should discuss this possibility with the Coordinator BSW Field Education as far in advance as possible. 6. I need to work while enrolled in School. How much time should I reserve for field work each term Can my placement be arranged for evening and/or weekend hours The BSW Foundation practicum requires that students are in the field for a minimum of 20 hours per week, both fall and spring semester, totaling a minimum of 280 documented field hours each semester. Students must be prepared to meet these requirements. Most students work in the field during traditional workday hours during the week on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. There is some opportunity, in non-traditional settings, for students to work late afternoon, evening and weekend hours. The field office will attempt to work with students to complement their work requirements, but, in no way will the educational objectives of the practicum experience be compromised. In addition, the agency-based field instructor, or other designated supervisor must be on duty and available to the student during these nontraditional time frames. These conditions do not usually allow students to do the entire placement during evenings or weekends. 7. What is the difference between an academic advisor, a faculty liaison, and a field instructor An academic advisor is a member of the School of Social Work BSW faculty who advises students on academic matters, which typically include course planning and registration. The faculty field liaison is assigned to each agency where a student is placed and is the seminar course instructor. The faculty liaison is typically a member of the faculty, an adjunct faculty member, or teaching assistant, who monitors and grades the student’s field work performance. The liaison also serves as an advocate for the student at the agency and helps to mediate placement-related problems, including those that may occur between the student and the field instructor. The field instructor is an agency staff member, typically a BSW or MSW, who supervises and evaluates students in their day-to-day functioning at the agency. 8. What if my agency is not what I expected or is not meeting my learning goals Once you have started field work, you should discuss any placement-related issues with your faculty field liaison. Any decisions about whether or not a student should terminate field work at an agency and be re-assigned to another agency must be made by the liaison, the field instructor, and the student in consultation with the Coordinator BSW Field Education.
13 9. Do agencies hire students when they graduate Which ones Occasionally students will obtain employment with field agencies following graduation. There is no evident pattern of which agencies hire students after they graduate. Employment services are provided by the Career Planning and Placement Office and there are employment opportunities posted on the bulletin board on the first floor of Tucker Hall. Field Education is a first-time, new challenging and formative experience for students. Listed below are some common issues students have during their experiences. These questions are derived from the student voice and the responses are derived from BSW field instructors. Please see appendix H for a worksheet on assisting the student to enter and prepare for their practicum. Field Issues, Concerns and Resources: Student FAQs and Field Instructor’s Replies I. Supervision Issues Expressed Main Student Supervision Issues Reported 1. Lack of supervision • Discuss your concerns directly with your field supervisors. • Clarify with your field supervisor how supervisor could better meet your needs. e.g., is it time, feedback, or what’s missing 2. Supervisor often absent • Request a meeting to discuss a schedule. If physically unavailable to do so, discuss issue with faculty liaison. • Be willing to utilize mediation session with student, liaison and field instructor. 3. Difficulty communicating effectively with supervisor • Refer to the code of ethics, agency policies and school’s field manual. • Be assertive not aggressive in your communication. 4. Unusual boundaries by field instructor • Review such concerns openly with field supervisor or field liaison, as well as noting appropriate boundary issues. • What information do you need to clarify boundary issues II. Placement Concerns/Issues Expressed
Page 1 and 2: 1 The University of Georgia School
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Page 5 and 6: 5 Chapter 1 Framework and Overview
Page 7 and 8: 7 BSW Goals With the liberal arts a
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