Social Work Field Directors: Foundations for Excellence

Professors Hunter, Moen, and Raskin, along with their contributing authors, present essential skills and knowledge supported by empirical research to shape field policies and curricula. This book is a resource that provides in-depth knowledge to help new and experienced field directors develop, execute, maintain, and evaluate field education programs. This revised edition has been fully updated to meet the 2015 EPAS standards.

Cindy Hunter (MSW, Howard University) is a licensed social worker, associate professor, and director of field placement in the Department of Social Work at James Madison University. She is co-chair of the BPD Field Committee and leads the Mid-Atlantic field consortium's Virginia satellite branch. Professor Hunter's publications and presentations on field education focus on the field seminar and generalist practice.

Julia K. Moen (MSW, University of Minnesota; BSW, Bethel College) was associate professor of social work at Bethel University where she served as field director and faculty of undergraduate social work education for 25 years. She also maintained a clinical practice in the University Counseling Center. She is co-chair of the BPD Field Committee. Her conference presentations focus on field education and international partnerships.

Miriam Raskin (EdD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; MSW, University of Maryland) is professor emerita of social work at George Mason University and previously served as field director and department chair. She is a founding member of the BPD Field Committee and the Mid-Atlantic Field Consortium. Dr. Raskin has chaired accreditation site teams for CSWE and was selected as CSWE's first Senior Scholar.