Field Directors

Good Afternoon!

We are exploring practicum placement tracking software.  I'm going to reach out to 3 companies to schedule demos.  So far, I've selected Tevera and Sonia and am trying to choose between InPlace and IPT.  I've heard that InPlace has features similar to Tevera at half the cost, but I've not heard any feedback from anyone using IPT.  Would programs using InPlace and/or IPT please share a few tidbits regarding pros/cons of each?

Thank you!

Jessica

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Jessica Ulrich
Practicum Education Coordinator
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville IL
(618)650-5758
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We demoed Tevera and InPlace and InPlace was astronomically more expensive than Tevera was going to be. That was last year. We are relaunching our search for a new software and will be comparing Tevera and Sonia, I think, as we had ruled out InPlace due to the cost.

We currently use IPT and it is EXTREMELY affordable (much less than half the cost of Tevera, but different payment model). That is why we have stuck with it for so long, but the support is very bare bones and it's not the most user friendly system.

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Molly Hogan-Fowler
Director of Field Education
Salem State University
Salem MA
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Hi Molly!!

We use Tevera currently and I am so disappointed with the level of support.  It has much less features than Sonia. I onboarded Sonia at a previous program, and it has so many features, but is also quite costly.  We don't pay for Tevera at all - the students bear the cost. I am not sure that it is worth the money for the students given the very little that they do with it. I am also looking to review Sonia, InPlace, and more that others may suggest.

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Amanda Morgan
Chamberlain University
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Original Message:
Sent: Mar 07, 2024 09:23
From: Molly Hogan-Fowler
Subject: Practicum Placement Tracking Software

We demoed Tevera and InPlace and InPlace was astronomically more expensive than Tevera was going to be. That was last year. We are relaunching our search for a new software and will be comparing Tevera and Sonia, I think, as we had ruled out InPlace due to the cost.

We currently use IPT and it is EXTREMELY affordable (much less than half the cost of Tevera, but different payment model). That is why we have stuck with it for so long, but the support is very bare bones and it's not the most user friendly system.

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Molly Hogan-Fowler
Director of Field Education
Salem State University
Salem MA
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Good morning, Jessica. We use IPT right now and have for many years. It worked for us for awhile but as our program grew it has really not kept up with our needs. While it is very affordable, the level of support, ability to change/tweak forms, and level of troubleshooting required on my end as a field director is rough. We are hoping to switch to Tevera this year. IPT is a one person show, as far as I know. Getting in touch with the provider has been difficult, often weeks go by before I can connect with him. While I appreciate the cost is quite low, we are very dissatisfied with the function of the program. 

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Dana Holcomb, DSW, LMSW-Clinical
Associate Professor and Director of Field
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI 49307
231-591-2763
danaholcomb@ferris.edu
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Original Message:
Sent: 3/8/2024 10:18:00 AM
From: Dana Holcomb
Subject: RE: Practicum Placement Tracking Software

Good morning, Jessica. We use IPT right now and have for many years. It worked for us for awhile but as our program grew it has really not kept up with our needs. While it is very affordable, the level of support, ability to change/tweak forms, and level of troubleshooting required on my end as a field director is rough. We are hoping to switch to Tevera this year. IPT is a one person show, as far as I know. Getting in touch with the provider has been difficult, often weeks go by before I can connect with him. While I appreciate the cost is quite low, we are very dissatisfied with the function of the program. 

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Dana Holcomb, DSW, LMSW-Clinical
Associate Professor and Director of Field
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI 49307
231-591-2763
danaholcomb@ferris.edu
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Hi Jessica,

We use Exxat and just upgraded to their new placement management program, Prism, this year. It's MUCH easier for students and faculty to navigate than the older version, and we've been pretty pleased with it overall. Happy to answer any questions about it you might have!

Katy 

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Katy Allen
Associate Instructor & Director of Field Education
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee/Asheville NC
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Original Message:
Sent: Mar 08, 2024 10:42
From: Jessica Ulrich
Subject: Practicum Placement Tracking Software

Hi Dana & Molly,

Thank you so much for your insight.  It sounds like Sonia might be a top choice provided we can afford the cost!  Are there any InPlace or Exatt users out there?  

Jessica

Jessica Ulrich, MSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Practicum Education Coordinator-Director

SIUE Social Work Department

Peck Hall Room 1370B

Edwardsville, IL 62026

(Phone) 618-650-5758

Email jeulric@siue.edu

 

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Original Message:
Sent: 3/8/2024 10:18:00 AM
From: Dana Holcomb
Subject: RE: Practicum Placement Tracking Software

Good morning, Jessica. We use IPT right now and have for many years. It worked for us for awhile but as our program grew it has really not kept up with our needs. While it is very affordable, the level of support, ability to change/tweak forms, and level of troubleshooting required on my end as a field director is rough. We are hoping to switch to Tevera this year. IPT is a one person show, as far as I know. Getting in touch with the provider has been difficult, often weeks go by before I can connect with him. While I appreciate the cost is quite low, we are very dissatisfied with the function of the program. 

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Dana Holcomb, DSW, LMSW-Clinical
Associate Professor and Director of Field
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI 49307
231-591-2763
danaholcomb@ferris.edu
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We were looking to use Sonia but will be going with Time2Track. I tried contacting someone from IPT and never received a response.

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Desiree Israel
MSW Practicum Director
Alverno College
Milwaukee WI
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