This paper presents the results of a survey of 69 schools of social work that asked who in each school is performing the role of the field liaison. In addition, the differences in the liaison roles of two large, midwestern schools of social work, one public, one private, are examined. How each approach impacts the partnership between school and agency is explored.

{This study of the content of field instruction at one U.S. school of social work is focused on utilization of methods, selection of targets for change and exposure to social problem areas. Findings indicated that students used a range of methods in all placements. There was an underlying order to the range of methods and targets chosen and considerable agreement among field instructors on this range. Findings are discussed in relation to education for social work practice.]