> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.fariaedu.com/myp-community-project/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.fariaedu.com/myp-community-project/the-role-of-the-supervisor.md).

# The Role of the Supervisor

What are the supervisor's responsibilities?

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First and foremost is the supervisor's responsibility to read the MYP projects guide. 

Each student or student group who has decided to work together should have an assigned supervisor.

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Community project coordinators can assign a supervisor, have supervisors choose from a list of students' project goals, or have students select from a list of supervisors. 
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Supervisors need to:

* ensure students' topics are appropriate
* assist with the process, timeline, and supporting the development of students' self-management skills
* ensure the process journal meets the criteria
* ensure the academic integrity of the project
* assess the community project using the assessment criteria

Community Project Coordinators need to:

* provide guidelines for the community project
* provide a timeline for the completion of the project
* ensure understanding of the assessment criteria
* advise on how to use and complete the process journal
* provide formative feedback and ensure supervisors are providing supportive feedback
* guide the requirements for academic honesty
* supporting librarian in the investigation process
* maintaining excitement and enthusiasm for the students and supervisors