1. Julie Navarre, LMSW, Field Director Nicki Moody, LMSW, Field Coordinator Michigan State University

2. Review MSU programs Integration of course content Facilitating group/community dynamics Role as field liaison

3. Statewide Blended Program 3 year part time/2 year advanced standing Clinical focus only Geographically concentrated Interactive television (ITV) & online course work Mentor/Liaison Summer Institute Weekend Program 3 year part time/2 year advanced standing Clinical or Macro focus Main campus & online course work Weekend Kickoff

4. Statewide Blended Face to Face interaction is 1x/month through Interactive TV (ITV) Course work is otherwise online Mentor participates in Face to Face sessions and facilitates integrative field seminars One week at Summer Institute with cohort and mentors Weekend Face to Face interaction is one weekend/month on MSU main campus Course work is otherwise online Three day summer Kickoff program each summer Lock/Step curriculum with concurrent model

5. Mentor role during ITV sessions How are mentors utilized during ITV sessions? Facilitate group activities/discussion Bridge course work with field experiences Lend expertise and experience to group discussion Review small group presentations

6. ITV Zoom Camtasia Celly Voicethread Google Hang out What tools or techniques do you use that support blended learning?

7. Managing dual relationships in rural communities We aren’t always aware of community dynamics (competition for funding) or of existing dual relationships Managing internal group issues Use of private Facebook page to monitor the group’s communication Establish group norms and contract during Summer Institute

8. Basic field liaison responsibilities—monitoring students’ field education experience Facilitate integrative field seminar meetings each semester Facilitating students’ professional development Liaisons are community practitioners, not faculty

9. Integration of course content: What ways do you see your program integrating course content with field education? Facilitating group/community dynamics: What are the essential skills needed to facilitate the group and to establish positive group and community dynamics? How would you assess the mentor’s ability to take on this role? Role as field liaison: Mentors play multiple roles. What strategies would benefit your program in managing dual roles between student/mentor/community?