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Cheryl Cooper

Alvernia University

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Posted By Cheryl Cooper Mar 19, 2024 09:47
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I do match students with existing partners but some students find their own. The overwhelming majority of our students are adults returning to school and need to accommodate work and family schedules so finding their own placement might work best. Professor Cheryl Cooper Alvernia University
Posted By Cheryl Cooper Mar 19, 2024 07:08
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As director of field instruction I make contact with the organization to vet the placement. If I approve the placement I pass the information to the university compliance department who configures and takes care of the affiliation agreement process. Professor Cheryl Cooper Alvernia University
Posted By Cheryl Cooper Sep 11, 2023 12:40
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If a student has extenuating circumstances, we develop a plan for the student to complete the hours that is convenient for the student and acceptable to the university. Each circumstance is handled individually. The student will receive an incomplete until the hours are satisfied. (Professor) ...
Posted By Cheryl Cooper Sep 08, 2023 19:03
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We do not allow it. Students are on break for about 6 weeks. Practicum placements are aware when they agree to host a student. Students cannot be in placement outside of seminar class. Professor Cheryl Cooper Alvernia University
Posted By Cheryl Cooper Jul 28, 2023 06:41
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We use Foundation for 1st year and Advanced for 2nd year/advanced standing. Professor Cheryl Cooper Alvernia University
Posted By Cheryl Cooper Mar 27, 2023 16:45
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We have the student repeat the Practicum Course and the Seminar Course. A student cannot pass one without the other. The student is put on academic probation as the university will not allow a grad school student to earn a degree if that person is below a 3.0 average. Cheryl Cooper, LSW,MSW, MSODL ...
Posted By Cheryl Cooper Nov 16, 2022 20:32
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Alvernia University just began using external MSW supervisors this academic year. I was an external MSW supervisor myself for another university. We consider them as private contractors. They are paid a flat fee per student per semester. We also require them to carry liability insurance. Professor ...
Posted By Cheryl Cooper Apr 12, 2022 18:56
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We currently use a traditional grading system. Seminar class is based upon assignments and class attendance/participation. Practicum is graded based upon submission of the Learning Contract, Midterm Evaluation and Final Evaluation. Cheryl Cooper, LSW Director of Field Instruction Social Work ...