1. Senior Project Internship

2. Meeting Agenda  Introductions  Contact Information  Class Time  Portfolio  Business Partners

3. Introductions  Shelly Bishop (resume)  Student

4. SPI 2015-2016  SPI is still being fine tuned. There will be many learning experiences along the way for everyone. The SPI team thinks through and tries to plan for each situation. Unexpected issues will arise. Know that we will consider them with the best interests of your student and GMC in mind.

5. Contact Information  sbishop@greermiddlecollege.org sbishop@greermiddlecollege.org  Please keep your email address current  Remind 101  980-404-2211  @spi2016

6. SPI Grade  SPI grade is determined by:  25% class grade  25% portfolio  25% presentation  25% internship (takes the place of SP product.)

7. Internship Rubric AdvancedSatisfactoryMarginalUnsatisfactory Professionalism Displayed professional attitude, dress, time management at all times Displayed professional attitude, dress, time management most of the time Seldom displayed professional attitude, dress, time management seldom Did not display professionalism in attitude, dress, or time management Skill Set Skill set particular to business was learned quickly and applied consistently Skill set particular to business was learned and applied Skill set particular to business was learned but applied inconsistently Skill set particular to business was not learned Communication Student maintained proper communication at all times Student maintained proper communication most of the time Student seldom communicated with business Student communication was minimal or non-existent Time Student fulfilled hour requirements and invested above required 80 hours Student met goal of 80 hours Student worked at least 70 hours Student failed to log 70 hours with business Relationships Student worked well with all personnel in the business; attempted to resolve conflicts that arose Student worked well with most personnel in the business; attempted to resolve most conflicts Student consistently had problems with other business members; rarely attempted to resolve conflicts Student did not interact well with other business members; left conflicts unresolved Problem Solving Problems are solved as they are encountered Solved some problems but left some unresolved—still, intern is able to fulfill responsibilities Some problems left unresolved; responsibilities affected as a result Left problems unsolved, which affected overall quality of final internship Distinguishing Characteristics Student showed a balance of initiative and responsiveness. Student demonstrated ability to long-range plan. Student used innovative methods to solve problems. Student used a variety of communication methods while responding promptly and professionally. Student demonstrated good interpersonal skills with all members of business. Student was not afraid to ask for help when needed. Student demonstrated time management skills and balanced school and business hours. Student consistently represented the business in a positive manner to customers and community.

8. Class Time  To be determined This will NOT be the only time you work to fulfill your 100 intern hours. SPI class will meet in class for approximately the first 4-6 weeks of school.

9. Portfolio  There will be a modified portfolio for SPI. Details will be available at the beginning of the 2015-2016 school year.  Portfolios will contain research, journals, business partner meeting agendas and reflections. You will tell the story of your internship through your portfolio. Additional information may also be included.

10. Business Partners  Meet and Greet, Tuesday, May 19 at 5:30. Interns and Business Partners. “You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.”

11. Business Partners  Business Partners are considered similar to the GTC college professors. Parents, please do not contact the Business Partners regarding your students. All contact should come from your student and Mrs. Bishop. Should you have a concern, feel free to contact Mrs. Bishop.

12. Business Partners  GMC Students are UNPAID INTERNS. They are not covered under worker’s compensation or the business partners’ liability insurance.

13. Returning Business Partners  Greer Development  YMCA  Greer Chiropractic  SSI  Dr. Patch, DVM  Greer CPW  Greer Relief  Pelham Medical Center  Family Dental Health  Greer Community Ministries

14. New Business Partners  iMagine Upstate  Greer Cultural Arts Center  Blake Smith, attorney  City of Greer  Hughes Agency  Palmetto Physical Therapy  Community Works  Upward

15. SPI 2015-2016  SPI is still being fine tuned. There will be many learning experiences along the way for everyone. The SPI team thinks through and tries to plan for each situation. Unexpected issues will arise. Know that we will consider them with the best interests of your student and GMC in mind.