INTERNSHIP ORIENTATION SEMINAR Presented by Cheryl Egan Assistant Director / Internship Coordinator cegan@newark.rutgers.edu (973) 353-5312

ORIENTATION AGENDA Pre-internship – Required paperwork (i.e. Internship Contracts, Addendum) Internship – Intern Etiquette and Protocol Successfully completing your internship

INTERNSHIPS BY ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT You may be eligible to receive academic credit depending upon your major and dept. requirements - A listing of all departments in which you may receive academic credit is listed on the CDC’s web site Some employers require that you are eligible to receive academic credit Before starting your internship, you and your intern supervisor MUST complete an Internship Contract (see college/department requirements) AND have it approved by me and Faculty Supervisor

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS OFFERING CREDIT FOR INTERNSHIPS African American & African Studies Criminal Justice Division of Global Affairs Economics English Political Science Psychology ** Please visit the web site: to view the list of requirements for each department Sociology & Anthropology School of Business School of Public Affairs and Administration School of Visual Arts (including Television and Graphic Design) Social Work Women’s Studies http://cdc.newark.rutgers.edu/CDC/STUDENTS_INTERN.htm

REQUIRED PAPERWORK BEFORE STARTING INTERNSHIP Internship Contract / Paperwork as required by Academic Dept. and/or Career Development Center Campus Internship Learning Contract Addendum BOTH of the above documents MUST be completed and signed by both you and your intern supervisor

WHY MUST I COMPLETE ALL THIS PAPERWORK? Both documents were created to ensure that all student interns are aware of their rights, liabilities, and responsibilities while interning By signing both documents, it states that YOU AND YOUR SUPERVISOR agree to the conditions of the internship

STARTING THE INTERNSHIP - INTERNSHIP ETIQUETTE Arrive On Time / Stick to your schedule Dress Appropriately (Business casual – shirt/blouse/sweater, pants/khakis) Speak Professionally (Avoid Slang) Use Professional Protocols (Confidentiality) Go Above and Beyond the Internship Description – SHOW INITIATIVE Keep an Open Mind

PROTOCOL – WHAT TO DO REGARDING ANY CONCERNS ON AN INTERNSHIP Concerns are anything that is occurring on the internship that you question or that make you feel uncomfortable including: Responsibilities different from those outlined in the Internship Contract Bias (age, race, religion, etc) Harassment Lack of training / supervision Deficiency of work

PROTOCOL (cont’d) Students interning through the Internship Program may have their internship terminated if they: Do not maintain a consistent work schedule Show limited interest in the work or the site Do not notify staff of tardiness or absence Are unable to perform the required duties/skills needed for the internship Students whose internships are terminated for any of the above reasons or due to any unethical circumstances will not receive college credit.

WHO TO CONTACT REGARDING ANY CONCERNS Inform your intern site supervisor Contact me and the designated Faculty Supervisor Immediately!

UPON COMPLETION OF INTERNSHIP Have your immediate intern supervisor complete the mid- and/or end-of-semester Evaluation Forms Your supervisor should fax or mail the Evaluation Form directly to the faculty supervisor (or me)

INTERNSHIP CHECKLIST Please see hand-out

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CONTACT INFORMATION Cheryl Egan, Assistant Director/ Internship Coordinator Hill Hall, Room 112 http://cdc.newark.rutgers.edu cegan@newark.rutgers.edu 973-353-5312