Now in week 2 of the fall 2025 semester, energy is high on campus with students and faculty settling into their routines. While all are looking ahead to the excitement that courses and campus events will bring, UISRM wants to celebrate the amazing accomplishments of our students in the field this past summer. 

In total, 156 students earned field experience credit over the 12-week summer session. Fifty-nine students participated in guided field experience courses led by faculty Dan Matheson, Jeremy Parrish, and Packy Moran. All spent time in Iowa City preparing for the work provided by program partners, but most ventured outside of the state. 

Ninety-seven students earned course credit toward their degree through independent field experience over the previous three months. Through UISRM’s independent model, students secure a position vetted through UISRM’s Office of Field Experience. This takes place before beginning work for a supervisor and reflecting on their experiences through mentorship from an instructor. While just over half our students learned and worked with organizations around Iowa, we had students logging hours from multiple time zones including Europe and South America! If you aren’t currently hosting UISRM interns, reach out and connect with us. We would love to share their talents and curiosity for learning with you and your organization.  

As Director of UISRM’s Office of Field Experience, I’m continually impressed by the quality of industry-relevant knowledge and skills that students acquire. This is made possible by the preparation and professionalism of students, the cooperation of our valuable partners, the guidance of our faculty, and the generosity of the John E. Evans Experiential Learning Awards.  

I hope you enjoy this late-summer edition of the UISRM Newsletter that will provide additional details of the experiences of our students in the field. Throughout the year, follow the #UISRMatwork LinkedIn page to see more of their individual stories shared directly from the students themselves.  Thanks for reading and being a part of the UISRM community!

Anna Jensen 

Director, UISRM Office of Field Experience