Academic Internship Program

Faculty Reference: AIP Policies & Procedures

Participants

Regis College juniors and seniors are eligible to complete internships for academic credit during academic semesters and the summer. Students interested in pursuing internships should consult their departmental advisors, register for the internship course, and utilize the services of the Center for Internships and Career Services.

Definition

An internship is a short-term, supervised learning experience. It provides the student with the opportunity to observe and participate in a practical work setting, under the direction of a professional in the field. An internship requires a signed agreement among the student, faculty sponsor, and site supervisor to establish learning goals, determine activities, and evaluate the learning experience.

Time Commitment

Students must complete a minimum of eight hours per week, for a minimum of ninety-six hours for the semester. Certain majors require more specific time commitments so students should confirm their schedule with their faculty sponsor by the second week of classes.

Add/Drop Deadline

Internship Agreement Forms must be submitted to the Center for Internships and Career Services by the end of Add/Drop period for that semester. As with all courses, students must be attending their internship site by this deadline date in order to remain in the internship course. Starting an internship after this date requires approval by the faculty sponsor to ensure completion of the minimum ninety-six hours for the semester.

Requirements

• Submission of completed Internship Agreement Form to the Center for Internships and Career Services by Add/Drop deadline – student responsibility
      • Include formal job description provided by site supervisor
      • Identify five learning objectives of the internship with the
         faculty sponsor
      • In addition to a weekly journal, complete one or more academic assignments determined by faculty sponsor
• Weekly internship schedule of at least eight hours/week for a minimum of ninety-six hours for the semester – set by student & site supervisor, approved by faculty sponsor
• Dates for four (4) student-faculty sponsor meetings during the semester to assess the learning objectives, academic assignments, and overall progression of the internship experience – set by faculty sponsor
• Two (2) faculty sponsor–site supervisor communications – set by faculty sponsor
      • Within first two weeks
      • Mid-point
• Submission of Student Evaluation and Site Supervisor Evaluation by grade deadline – student responsibility
• Determination of grade based on evaluations, academic assignments and student–faculty sponsor meetings – submitted by faculty sponsor

Administrative Support

Student Support

The Center for Internships and Career Services will work with students to ensure understanding and follow through for the AIP requirements.

Faculty Sponsors

The Center for Internships and Career Services communicates with all faculty sponsors regarding status of Internship Agreement Forms, specific requirements for the AIP program, options for site supervisor contacts, and identification of policy or procedure infractions.

Evaluation Forms

The Center for Internships and Career Services communicates with students and site supervisors to ensure completion and submission of both evaluation forms by grade deadline.

Placements

Utilizing past placements and assisting students with individualized interests, the Center for Internships and Career Services will guide students towards placements that support the academic intent of the AIP.