provide a detailed view of the roles of academics and host supervisors in WIL, especially in supervision; document the perceptions of academics and host supervisors about what is involved in their own role and that of other stakeholders; ascertain the degree to which stakeholder perceptions of each role align or diverge from those of other stakeholders; develop a clearer understanding of the ways these roles intersect for effective supervision and any possible disconnects; and determine implications for a theoretical model of supervision in WIL.