Faculty Supervisor (FS)

Attend student orientation and liaise with the practicum Site Supervisor. Assist in placing students in environments that will provide learning experiences. They will also assist with an orientation at the commencement of the practicum as well as adhere to program expectations regarding site visits.

The FS will also communicate any IPT system issues to the Practicum Coordinator, plan and co-facilitate regular seminars with the student. They will inform the Field Director of any potential concerns, such as absences/illness/setting challenges/change of placement and implement the curriculum as designated in the course outline during weekly seminars. They will provide the student with grades and feedback in a timely manner while using a variety of communication strategies to monitor student progress including phone, in person or virtual meetings, email.

The FS will load their course learning management system with the required materials provided by the Field Director as well as maintain ongoing communication with the Site Supervisor throughout the semester, beginning with an introductory ‘welcome’ letter (along with pertinent information). They will arrange for evaluation conferences (midterm and final) and participate in evaluation conferences with students and Site Supervisors. Faculty Supervisor will give formative feedback to the Field Director regarding the suitability of the practicum placements and other course recommendations.