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UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Field Instructor Resources

Fall 2020 Alternative Field Assignments

Field Instructor Training Modules

Session 1 Module 1(1)

Session 1 Module 2(1)

Session 1 Module 3(1)

Session 1 Module 4(1)

The following resources will be helpful in supporting your work as a University of Maine School of Social Work Field Instructor.

Field Forms and Policies.

Instructions for Completing Student Progress Evaluation Forms

The Student Progress Evaluation Form Instructions provides details on using the TK-20 system to enter information in your Student Progress Evaluation Form. All Field Staff – Field Instructors, Site Supervisors, and BSW/MSW External Consultants – will complete the Student Progress Evaluation Form.

Materials from the New Field Instructor Orientation:

Developmental Stages in Field (PDF ) describes the developmental stages of field education from the student’s perspective. Orientation Plan for Students (PDF) is a checklist for field instructors to consider in orienting students to their agencies.

NASW Code of Ethics Website

Further readings – From Royse, Dhooper, and Romph (2003) Field Instruction: A guide for Social Work Students, Allyn & Bacon: Getting Started (PDF), Partnership with Agencies (PDF), Field Instruction and the Social Work Curriculum (PDF). From: Birkenmaier & Berg-Weger (2011). The Practicum Companion for Social Work: Integrating Class and Field Work, 3rd Edition, Allyn & Bacon: Safety in Social Work Settings (PDF)

Other articles related to field education:

Emotional Reactions of Students in Field Education (PDF)

Maintaining Physical and Emotional Safety: A Primer for Social Workers (PDF)

Field Education Bibliography (PDF)

Online resources are also available:

Becoming a Successful Field Instructor

Essential Ethics Education in Social Work Field Instruction: A blueprint for Field Educators:
Ethics Education for Field Instructors

Conducting Macro-Level Work in a Micro-focused Profession

Student Mental Health and Field Education: Responsibilities and Challenges of Field Education:
Student Mental Health