1. Student Intern Programs: Cultivating Future Admission Professionals Melinda DeMaria, The University of Georgia Nancy York, Sewanee: The University of the South Erica Engsberg, Emory University

2. 2 Interns, Fellows and so much more!

3. 3 The Value of an Intern  Means to increase staff at a lower cost  Opportunity to share the love of higher education as a profession with others  Connection with the student body, engagement of the full college/university for recruitment  Selecting upper class students allows greater responsibilities to be given to these interns  Examples of tasks

4. 4 Selection Process  Timing of Selection  Requirements  Interview  Pay

5. 5 Training Process  Early Move-In  Activities  Quizzes  Shadowing  Practice Sessions  Team Bonding

6. 6 Roles in the Office

7. 7 Team Dynamics and Professional Development

8. 8 Evaluation Process  Intern Self Evaluations  Supervisor Evaluations  Intern Evaluations of Supervisor(s)  Annual Reports

9. 9 Preparation for Life and Making a Difference  Where are they now?  Paralegal  Media Planner  Marketing Professionals  Admission Counselors & College Counselors  Higher Education Professional (Student Life)  Doctors  Lawyers  Public Relations  Healthcare Professionals  Publicists

10. 10 Lessons Learned  Standardized training is essential no matter what the size of the group  Ongoing, routine communication within the group must be fostered  Balance of group and individual responsibilities  Importance of illustrating the positive impact of the program on the office (budget, resources, accomplishments, etc.)

11. 11  Please feel free to be in touch with us for more information regarding our programs or resources we have to share!  Thank you! Discussion/Questions