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  2. Faculty, Instructor, Adviser Internship Resources

Reviewing and Approving Student Internship Proposals: Key Considerations

When evaluating a student's internship agreement, faculty and advisors should consider the following critical aspects:

Alignment with NACE Competencies

Assess how well the agreement aligns with the eight NACE Competencies for career readiness and overall learning objectives.

Connection with Degree Program

Identify clear connections between the agreement and the student's degree program. Explore how the internship tasks can apply discipline-specific knowledge, theories, skills, or perspectives.

Insight into Academic Discipline

Recognize how the internship tasks can provide insights into important concepts, theories, and issues within the student's academic discipline, contributing to achieving learning objectives.

Customization

Evaluate if the agreement can be personalized to better match the student's interests, academic background, and experience, ensuring a more meaningful internship experience.

Disciplinary Concepts and Methods

Consider how the internship can explore or test disciplinary concepts and theories. Discuss potential research methods or creative techniques applicable to the field experience.

Recording and Analysis of Observations

Reflect on how the student will document observations, interactions, and experiences to analyze relevant theories, concepts, and problems. Outline methods to assess the student's progress towards internship objectives.

Approval and Evaluation Process

Approving or requesting revisions on the internship agreement is not a final decision but an opportunity to guide and refine the agreement. To request revisions via the online form:

  1. Click the "Approve Agreement/Request Revisions" button.
  2. Select "Revisions are needed before your agreement can be approved." An email will notify the student regarding the required revisions.
  3. Provide specific suggestions for revising agreement sections, allowing students to revise and resubmit.
  4. Repeat this process until the agreement meets academic expectations and aligns with the academic discipline.
  5. Final approval is granted by signing the approvals section of the online agreement, after which the course will appear in LionPath for students and CANVAS for faculty, instructors, or advisors.

Ensure timely submission aligned with registrar's deadlines to post the course in LionPath.

Internships: The Roadmap for Student Success

  • Student Internship Resources
    • Navigating the Path to Internship Success: From Search to Employment
    • Exploring Internship Options: Tips for Getting Started
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  • Faculty, Instructor, Adviser Internship Resources
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    • Understanding Career Readiness
    • Internship Agreement Process for Faculty, Instructor and Advisors
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Student Internship Testimonial

Michael Marks, Information Technology (B.S.) | Penn State Greater Allegheny
Lavner Education Intern

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