Internship Process and Assessment
The Internship process and assessment is completed in the following stages:

Program discussion: Potential Interns (Juniors or Seniors pursuing a Degree Program within the Division) are advised on the nature and purpose of an internship.  The essential point is that they learn that there is a significant difference between the theory they learn in the classroom and the practice they will encounter during their internship.

Internship Handbook: The student is asked to read through the Internship Handbook.  They are asked to ask questions and confirm that they understand the process of the internship.  At this stage they will also complete the Permission to Enroll form which registers the student for an internship.

Internship Contract signed: The next stage is to have a meeting with the organization which has agreed to provide the internship.  At this meeting the nature of the internship is discussed and the student, the off-campus supervisor, and the internship 470 instructor all sign the form.

At this meeting special details of the internship are agreed in the format of a contract between the three parties.

Visit to Place of work: At the time of the contract signing, or at a time near to this meeting, the 470 instructor visits the place of work where the student is going to be working and checks that the environment is suitable and that the nature of the work and the place of work go together.

Contact Off-campus supervisor: Contact is established between the Off-campus supervisor and the 470 instructor to ensure that if any problems arise during the internship there is a clear understanding of the roles each party will play in making sure that the student has a quality learning experience.

Weekly email reports from Intern: During the period of the internship, interns are expected to email the 470 instructor at least once a week to report on progress and activity.  Students are expected to record their activities so that they can later review what activities have occupied their time while during the internship.

Mid-Term assessment of the Intern: is initially made by the Off-campus supervisor and this leads to the 470 instructor submitting a Midterm grade.  Note that grades for internship are on a Pass/Fail basis.

Intern’s Internship Final Report: At the end of an intern’s period of work the intern is required to present a Report of activity.  This report is to record the activities that the student has completed.  The student submits the report.

Once the report is submitted, it is reviewed by the 470 instructor.  Additions may be requested during an interview and discussion with the student.

Final Assessment: The final assessment begins with a final assessment by the Off-campus supervisor.  This is submitted by the Off-campus supervisor.

The 470 instructor then confirms the Off-campus supervisor’s assessment.  The 470 instructor will then submit a final grade.

Overall Assessment: The most auspicious evaluation and assessment of the student comes when, as often happens, the student is either encouraged to return to the company where the internship is held or even as in fewer cases when the students is offered immediate employment.