Greetings social work practicum and field colleagues!
We're reaching out to you personally to ask for your valuable input as we work together to strengthen and advance social work practicum and field education!
My name is Kayla Bueby, Practicum Education Coordinator at the University of Michigan-Flint, and my colleagues (Dana Holcomb, DSW, LMSW, Erin Johnson, LMSW) and I request your participation in a quantitative, exploratory research study focusing on the use of technology within practicum education. Specifically, this research focuses on the use of asynchronous supervision to support students in practicum education, methods of onboarding/supporting agency supervisors, and ways to connect and support practicum faculty. The survey below will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.
To qualify for participation faculty members must currently be employed in higher education in a CSWE accredited social work program. Participants must hold the title of Practicum/Field Director, Assistant Practicum/Field Director, Practicum/Field Coordinator, Assistant Practicum/Field Coordinator. Only one person per institution should complete the survey information for your program.
https://umich.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4ZrU4iNIOfH3Jj0
Your insight and experience are essential to advancing how we prepare future social workers for effective, ethical, and inclusive practice. By sharing your perspective, you help shape the evolving landscape of practicum education and contribute to meaningful improvements in how our profession supports students, faculty, and community partners.
Questions can be emailed to me or our PI at any time.
Name and Contact Information of Principal Investigator:
Dana Holcomb, DSW, LMSW-Clinical
Email: danaholcomb@ferris.edu
Telephone: 231-591-2763
IRB Information – Ferris State University
IRB Protocol Approval Number: FY-24-25-108
Contact Information: Ferris State University IRB
1010 Campus Drive, FLITE 410
Big Rapids, MI 49307
irb@ferris.edu
231-591-2553
IRB Information – University of Michigan-Flint
IRB Protocol Approval Number: HUM00274232
Contact Information: University of Michigan IRB-Health Sciences and Behavioral Sciences (IRB-HSBS)
irbhsbs@umich.edu
734-936-0933
Thank you for considering this request. Have a wonderful day!
Warmly,
Kayla Bueby
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Kayla Bueby
Clinical Assistant Professor, Practicum Education Coordinator
University of Michigan-Flint
kmfree@umich.edu+1 (810) 762-3495
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