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We do not allow interns to transport clients as per university legal.  As interns, the students are not covered fully covered by either the agencies or the university and therefore the injunction is protective since it limits additional risks to them, e.g., lawsuits from passengers.  ------------------------------ ...

We're looking to update our FERPA release form that students sign prior to the internship placement processes allowing our program to communicate with agencies in the community for the purpose of securing and supporting their academic practica. Please send your favorite Field FERPA release forms.  ...

The license is not required for a field instructor, but our interpretation is that a licensed sw'er is not allowed to practice social work in states where they do not have a license. So is field instruction practicing sw? Our interpretation is yes, but maybe not if a license is not required for FI?  ...

It's August so you still have time to help us establish an important baseline assessment on the status of field related funding. Your input matters even if funding is not something your students receive or your office tracks. And if you do, we sure want to count that. We all know this is an increasingly ...

Dear Fellow Fielders,  I will continue to present this opportunity to influence the conversation about paid internships to you throughout the month of August.   Thank you for your consideration. Remember, not knowing the answers is as informative as having them all.  https://utexas.qualtri ...

Since we're on the subject of stipends, please take a few minutes to take this survey. https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7O4MgFyGmaeLSjc. We're trying to assess the status of field-related funding for BSW and MSSW interns and will share the results at APM this November.  Thank you, Tanya  ...

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey related to field-related funding. You do not have to know all the answers. Not having the answers can be very informative. We all know this is an important national issue and your input is greatly appreciated.  https://utexas.qualtrics.com/jfe/for ...

The purpose of this survey is to gain a better understanding about field-related funding in social work programs and schools.   We have identified five sources of academic institutional student funding not including loans. Questions on this survey are specific to 3) field-related funding: 1) Student ...

Two things: 1) How do we reply to individuals on this list vs. the entire group?  2) I highly recommend anti-racism resources at Home | Academics for Black Survival and Wellness (academics4blacklives.com) Cheers, Tanya ------------------------------ TANYA VOSS Clinical Professor | Assistant Dean for ...