West CO Field Internship Placement Process & Resources

Western Colorado Contact Information: 

The WestCo placement process is overseen by Assistant Director, Erin Leazer. Please email her with questions. 

The WestCo field placement process is outlined in detail in the Field Manual. Check out the Student Field Placement Process - Four Corners section to review step by step instructions from meeting with the assistant director to attending a Field Liaison Meet and Greet at the beginning of the placement.

  • Experiential Learning Cloud: WestCo

     WestCO students are invited to ELC 3-6 weeks before their placement begins.

    • The field team will send you an invitation to register for the GSSW field database, ELC.
    • The Four Corners assistant director will email a video explaining how to complete the Site Placement Process which includes completing a Field Confirmation Form, connecting to the agency, and connecting to agency supervisor(s).
    • Once students complete the Site Placement Process, they will have access to track internship time and complete field assignments in ELC for the remainder of the field placement. 
      • See a video about how to confirm a WestCo placement in ELC below. 
  • POE Approval Process: WestCo

    POE proposals must be submitted six weeks prior to your scheduled placement start date. Students who turn in proposals after that time may not start their internships on time.

    Start the steps as soon as possible, as the process can take several weeks. Communicate early and often with your supervisors and field advisor to make sure the process is on track. You will not begin accruing internship hours until all steps below have been completed.