Problem Solving Steps in the Field

• Student and/or field instructor identifies a problem or concern.

• Student and/or field instructor discuss the issue.

• The issue is resolved, or a plan is made to address the problem.

• If a resolution is not made:

  • Student and/or field instructor consult with field liaison who advises student/field instructor regarding potential solutions.

  • Student and field instructor again discuss issue.

    • The issue is resolved, or a plan is made to address the problem.

    • If a resolution is still not made:

      • Student or field instructor notifies field liaison who schedules joint meeting with both.

      • Field liaison notifies field director and/or concentration chair.

      • Field liaison facilitates meeting with field instructor and student.

    • The issue is resolved, or a plan is made to address the problem.

    • If a resolution cannot be facilitated:

      • Liaison notifies director and/or concentration chair who then consults to develop a plan.

Possible resolutions include:

• Student is counseled out of the program.

• A grade of ‘F’ is assigned.

• Placement is disrupted and student is not permitted to re-enter field until certain conditions have been met.

• Student is reassigned to a different field placement agency or a different field instructor within the same agency.