PSU University Supervisor

Role & Responsibilities of the University Supervisor

The PSU University Supervisor is a master’s-level professional with a minimum of 3 years experience working as an O&M Specialist, who is credentialed as a COMS or NOMC. All University Supervisors are hired through the PSU Office of Human Resources and receive training from PSU.

The PSU University Supervisor supports the O&M Cooperating Professional, the O&M Cooperating Professional-O&M Candidate relationship and the practicum student through the following:

1. Provide the O&M Candidate with a minimum of 1 in-person coaching-observation session and 1 virtual coaching session during each term.

2. Sign off on log of hours through Google Site ePortfolio.

3. Participate in and sign off on evaluation documents. (each term: ACVREP/AERBVI competencies form; Required Experiences Tracking Guide; Log of Hours; Coaching Form; Artifact Rubrics.  At the beginning and end of the program: COE Field Evaluation Rubric).

4. Provide 1-2 additional touch points for discussion, ePortfolio feedback and clarity for the use of strategies given in the distance consultation module as requested by the O&M Candidate.

5. With the PSU Program Coordinator, Dr. Amy Parker, provide resources to either the O&M Cooperating Professional or the O&M Candidate for enhancing communications, problem solving, dispute resolution, and relationship building.

6. Refer to PSU Program Coordinator, Dr. Amy Parker, for issues relating to: Affiliation Agreements, placement, programmatic or procedural questions or issues; AER and ACVREP compliance.