Supervisor Role Overview and Manual Creation

Overview

The Supervisor is typically responsible for overseeing the academic side of a student’s placement. This role may include:

• Assigning or contributing to the student’s grade

• Conducting site visits

• Supporting the student in reflecting on and applying classroom learning to practical experience

Supervisors are often university faculty, adjunct instructors, or former professionals in the field. They are distinct from site-based roles such as mentors or preceptors, who focus on day-to-day supervision at the placement site.

When to Create a Supervisor Manually

You may need to manually create a Supervisor when:

• The person is not already in the system

• The Supervisor is not associated with a placement site

• The Supervisor works across multiple sites or students

• The Supervisor only fulfills an academic or assessment role

Key Notes

• Supervisors can be associated with multiple students and placements

• Their access is role-based and limited to the students and activities assigned to them

• Accurate role assignment ensures forms, evaluations, and notifications are routed correctly

Refer to the video below showing how to manually create a new Supervisor.