Community Involvement
There are opportunities to become involved as a community partner. Our program highly values the input and expertise of our community professionals and invite your participation at any level.
The purpose of the Professional Practicum Education Committee is to promote practice excellence and to ensure that policies, procedures, and practices related to Professional Practicum Education are in accordance with the standards of the Canadian Association of Social Work Education.
Membership:
- Chair (Manager, Professional Practicum Education)
- Graduate Program Coordinator
- MSW Practicum Coordinator
- Two BSW Students (3rd year & 4th year, elected by SWSA)
- Two MSW Students (Foundation Year and Advanced Standing/Year 2, elected by peers)
- Two full-time Social Work Faculty members
- One social worker currently practicing in the community
- Recording Secretary - Professional Practicum Education Administrative Assistant
- One representative of the King’s Professional Practicum Education Advisory Group
Duties:
- Provide a forum for members to discuss matters relevant to Professional Practicum Education.
- Make recommendations regarding Professional Practicum Education policies and procedures to School Council.
- Provide consultation to the Manager, Professional Practicum Education, in the administration of the Professional Practicum Education program.
- Act on recommendations from the School Council.
Meetings:
At least once in the Fall term and once in Winter term, plus additional meetings as required.
The King’s Professional Practicum Education Advisory Group (KFEAG) consists of individuals actively involved with professional practicum instruction, or those who assist in the coordination of professional practicum placements at their agency. The advisory group represents a collective voice for a broad representation of practicum instructors across multiple social service sectors. Membership is open to community individuals/agencies involved in the provision of Social Work practice. Participation in this group is intended to foster peer support and feedback in professional practicum education related issues.
Objectives:
- Promote high standards of professional practicum education for social work students
- Inform the development and maintenance of high standards of social work education, and ensure that the educational component is relevant to social work practice
- Encourage Practicum Instructors to maintain and improve their knowledge and skills in the area of professional practicum education
- Encourage networking among professional practicum educators
- Collaborate with and maintain an effective working relationship with community partners, faculty, students, and the Manager, Professional Practicum Education
Meetings:
Three times per year
Are you able to host a BSW Student or MSW Student? Contact Sarah Morrison, Professional Practicum Education Administrative Assistant or phone 519-433-3491 x4446.
Twice each year we invite agencies to attend the BSW Agency Forums to showcase agency programs and learning opportunities for students.
The Fall Agency Forum takes place each Fall for 3rd Year BSW placements beginning the following January, or for those commencing Block Placements in April. The Winter Agency Forum takes place in January for 4th Year BSW placements commencing the following September.
If you are interested in attending one or both Forums, and able to provide a student placement at your agency, please contact the Professional Practicum Education Administrative Assistant, Sarah Morrison by email: sarah.morrison@kings.uwo.ca or phone 519-433-3491 x4446.