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Dana Holcomb

Ferris State University

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RE: Field Manual Question

Posted By Dana Holcomb Aug 03, 2023 13:22
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Hi Bonnie, I don't think that it is required to have the forms in the field manual - we have several forms that are not included in the manual (i.e. a professionalism and gatekeeping contract, COVID-19 contract, and employment based contract). We track those forms in our Teams space; however, I am hoping ...

IPT Information

Posted By Dana Holcomb Aug 03, 2023 11:30
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Hello everyone! We use IPT for managing our internship placements. We only have an email address to contact them. We have never had a phone number and the only number we can find online does not work. Does anyone have any other contact information for the folks at IPT? We've been emailing for several ...

RE: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Language for Syllabi

Posted By Dana Holcomb Jul 14, 2023 13:14
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Our university is currently working on language for faculty to include in their syllabi. I took my best attempt at it as we were also having some issues with students using AI. Each faculty member can add their own language to their syllabi, but I added language regarding this in our gatekeeping and ...

RE: Return to placement after leave due to health, MH or SUD challenges

Posted By Dana Holcomb Apr 14, 2023 09:22
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That's a great question, Jean, and look forward to seeing what others may have as far as a policy goes. We do not have a policy regarding this though we are encountering some similar challenges. I look forward to seeing the responses. ------------------------------ Dana Holcomb Director of Field Ferris ...

RE: Vehicle Policy for Student interns

Posted By Dana Holcomb Feb 17, 2023 08:57
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We have a very brief policy: Automobile Insurance- Most agencies require that a student possess a valid driver's license and be adequately covered under automotive insurance. Agencies may request that students transport clients in agency vehicles. If an accident were to occur, please note that, as ...

RE: Use of term "Field" in our discipline

Posted By Dana Holcomb Jan 25, 2023 12:32
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Hello! We are are going to be implementing changes at Ferris State University. We are currently discussing this within our leadership team and then will begin the process of rolling out the adopted changes. As you all can imagine, the amount of changes are astronomical (literally just thinking about ...

Request for Research Participation

Posted By Dana Holcomb Jan 23, 2023 08:48
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Greetings social work colleagues! I am sending this email today to request participation in a mixed-methods research study my colleague, Amy Skeen, DSW, LCSW, PEL and I are conducting that focuses on field director's experiences with field placements/internships for social work students as well as emerging ...

Request for Research Participation

Posted By Dana Holcomb Nov 18, 2022 10:20
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I know it is a busy time of the year but I would love to hear from some more Field Directors (there is a survey and request for interview information below). Interviews can even wait until after the break if it is easier. Any help is appreciated. Greetings social work colleagues! I am sending this ...

Field Director Request for Participation in Research Study

Posted By Dana Holcomb Oct 15, 2022 16:26
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Greetings social work colleagues! I am sending this email today to request participation in a mixed-methods research study my colleague, Amy Skeen, DSW, LCSW, PEL and I are conducting that focuses on field director's experiences with field placements/internships for social work students as well as emerging ...

Placement in/around Twenty Nine Palms, California

Posted By Dana Holcomb Sep 26, 2022 14:40
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Hello fellow Directors. I have a MSW student who is looking for a clinical placement in/around the Twenty Nine Palms area. This student is fantastic. Her husband is stationed on base and when he came back from deployment she moved out there to be with him (and their 1-year old). She had a placement and ...

Supervision Structure

Posted By Dana Holcomb Sep 14, 2022 11:11
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Hello fellow Field Directors. I am asking for assistance today. Currently, if a student is at an agency without a social worker as the field instructor our faculty have provided the social work perspective/supervision. This has never been a great solution but has worked okay thus far. However, recently ...

Invitation to Participate in Research Study

Posted By Dana Holcomb Jun 13, 2022 13:58
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Greetings field colleagues! I am reaching out today to request participation in a qualitative research study I am conducting that focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on field directors and field education. Interviews will be conducting in a semi-structured way and are anticipated to last around 40 minutes. ...

RE: Research Article Permission

Posted By Dana Holcomb Jun 13, 2022 13:54
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Thank you, I will start a new thread! Have a great day! ------------------------------ Dana Holcomb Director of Field Ferris State University Big Rapids MI ------------------------------

Research Article Permission

Posted By Dana Holcomb Jun 10, 2022 09:30
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Good morning Field Directors. I am new to this forum and wanted to ask if it is okay to post an invitation for participation in a research study I am conducting? My institution's IRB is also requesting that I receive permission from any listserv or group to ensure that posting is allowed - is there a ...

Technical Standards

Posted By Dana Holcomb Apr 13, 2022 12:51
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Good afternoon. I am wondering if anyone utilizes technical standards for their program. Does anyone have a document that their program uses to introduce students to the social work profession that highlights things like emotional/behavioral, communication, physical, academic, etc. skills that are required? ...