Internship Management: Internship Management: Professor Hemalata Iyer University at Albany VRA Conference, 2006

Presentation Overview Presentation Overview I. Internship Model II. Objectives III. Preparation for Internship IV. Placement Process V. Internship Experience VI. Issues

I. Internship Model  Internship Co-ordinator  Faculty Supervisor  Internship Site Mentor

II. Objectives of Internship  To provide students with an opportunity to test and apply principles learned in graduate study. Internships provide valuable experience in contemporary workplaces.  To help in the development of career opportunities  Competency with current technologies and effective information resource management should increase as the student encounters, analyzes, and evaluates the problems, and issues of professional practice.

III. Preparation for internship  Advice to Students:  Students asked to start planning their Internship the semester before it begins.  Discuss internship with their faculty advisor.  Decide on the kind of placement  View past placements  Indicate geographic preferences

IV. Placement Process  Meeting with Internship Co-ordinator to discuss placement options  Interview with potential mentors

 V. The Internship Experience  V. The Internship Experience Number of Hours Routine tasks vs Professional Activities Faculty Supervisor’s Role Assessment.

VI. Issues  Professional guidance  Meaningful work experiences

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