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This is a most challenging area and has been a topic of discussion for many years as it relates to our "Gatekeeping" role. It also is an example of the issues being faced across Social Work Education. I have always felt CSWE should provide direction in this area which sample polices that meet criteria ...

We follow policy A. We used to have student's do them at their cost and submit them to us and then found out that agencies were redoing Background checks on them anyway and also had additional requirements regarding health screenings/drug testing/required immunizations/ TB testing etc.   This year I ...

For clarification, all our GA based placements address all the competencies. They are all programs with direct involvement with students. They are the same on campus programs that I use even if the student wasn't a GA.  I see being a GA as a bonus. We have students in GA positions occasionally that wouldn't ...

Graduate Assistantships make wonderful MSW Internships, I have utilized them for many years. This year for example I have Internship/GA positions in our Disability Services, Student Counseling and Development Center, Campus Ministries, Dean of students Office, Office of Diversity/Equity and Inclusion, ...

I have been a Field Director for 21 years and have always had to use off site Field Instructors. I am fortunate though as I have Field Faculty who are adjunct that are Liaisons and can serve as off FI , not for their Liaison students though. I have a very stable, long standing group and they do the same ...

Stipends and paid Internships  are wonderful and I view them as the Placement supporting the student in their studies. It is not a salary but I view it as a grant. students role is clearly defined as an Internship and learning experience and for X number of hours a week or for the total number of hours. ...

I hope everyone is having some fun time this summer. I am still busily finding placements. However I am also working on a project reviewing our Advanced Standing policies. Currently we give up to 21 credits for Advanced standing students. They must have a B or above to receive credit. Our timeline is ...