4.1: Conflicts During the Practicum
- If a student encounters a problem at their placement (e.g. with a client), the student will immediately contact their agency supervisor. On rare occasions students may encounter problems in completing the practicum assignment. If any problems or concerns occur at the agency between the student and the supervisor, the Practicum Instructor should be notified as soon as the problem is encountered. Often the Practicum Instructor can assist in resolving the problems. If the student waits too long, credit for the Practicum may be lost because the student is not able to complete the Practicum and/or the student is forced to choose a new placement too close to the end of the semester.
- If the student and the Practicum Instructor experience a conflict, the student must first discuss the conflict with the instructor. If after discussion, the conflict remains irresolvable, the student has the option to begin the grievance process and the grievance procedure is as follows:
a) The student shall notify the Program Director about the irresolvable conflict(s) in writing.
b) The student shall then schedule a meeting to discuss irresolvable conflict/concern with the Program Director.
c) The Program Director will make a decision, based on the student’s description of events, the meeting with the student, and contact with those who made the decision concerning the student.
d) If the student disagrees with the Program Director’s decision, the student has the right to pursue his/her grievance using HACC’s grievance procedure.