Information for
Preceptors
Guidelines for Field Studies
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This guide was developed to assist preceptors in structuring the field experience of the graduate student so that the student can become operational within a short period of time and thereby work effectively to contribute to the organization.
- Provide an orientation and
overview of your organization including:
- Mission and purpose of agency
- History and sturcture, organizational chart
- Sources of funding, major programs, services provided
- Personnel, key professional and community contacts
- Provide office space and support to carry out assigned tasks.
- Review agency policies and procedures that the student is expected to follow during the field experience.
- Plan assignments and work schedule based on the previously defined objectives for the field experience.
- Inroduce the student to agency personnel, other professionals and community representatives with whom the student will work.
- Provide opportunitites for the student to attend management and/or staff meetings as well as program planning and coordination meetings with professionals, agency and/or community representatives.
- Encourage the student to work independently while providng opportunities for gathering and sharing information.
- Assist the student in gaining awareness of relationships between your agency and the community.
- Meet with the student at regular intervals (at least weekly is suggested) to discuss and evaluate progress, provide feedback and resolve problems.
- Conduct an exit interview:
- prepare a written performance evaluation (PDF version)
- provide an opportunity to give and receive feedback.