Field Supervisor Benefits
Field instructors and task supervisors are unpaid adjunct faculty in the School of Social Work. This status affords certain privileges. In order to access these benefits, field instructors and tasks supervisors need to promptly and completely submit all of the following information to the school so that they receive the appointment of School of Social Work faculty: 1) Field Contract with School of Social Work and Field Instructor; 2) Human Resources Information Form; 3) Academic Supplement and 4) Copy of diploma of highest degree attained.
Important: Field Supervisors should also request a U Card form from the Field Office that will allow them to obtain a University of Minnesota faculty identification card needed to access several of the benefits below.
1 Library privileges http://www.lib.umn.edu
We want to encourage you to use U of M library resources! Many social work and related journals are now available online. Additionally, literature searches are easily completed using social services indices.
2 Discount purchase of athletic tickets with faculty ID card.
For further information, contact the Athletic Ticket Office, Bierman Field Athletic Building, 516 - 15th Avenue SE, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Hours are 9:00-5:00 M-F, 612-624-8080.
3 Cash checks at the University Bursar Offices
4 Use of bowling and billiard facilities located in the basement of Coffman Memorial Student Union
Hours: Summer hours: are 10:00-6:00 M-F (subject to change; call first). Academic Year: M-Th 8:00-10:30, Fri 8:00-12:30, Sat 12:30-12:30, closed Sun. During the academic year, when team bowling is practicing, you will need to call for available times. For further information, call 612-625-2483.
5 Use of Williams Arena ice rinks
Call 612-625-6648 for more information.
6 University of Minnesota Golf Course
Located on Larpenteur Avenue east of Highway 280. For further information, call 612-627-4000.
7 Recreational Sports Program
Staff/faculty cards may be purchased. Nine and twelve month cards are sold only during Fall Semester. For a catalog, contact the Rec. Sports Office at 612-625-6800.
8 Educator’s discount for computer hardware and software at University bookstores
9 Field Department symposia, workshops, lectures and luncheons