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Cooperator Responsibilities
An employer may benefit from participation in an Internship Program in many ways. The Internship Program is useful for attracting potential employees prior to the student's graduation. The employer may gain useful information prior to making a permanent employment offer. It is hoped that an employer will give serious thought to hiring interns and to preparation of their internship programs. It is expected that interns will be exposed to several important aspects of the business.
The cooperator's role is both that of employer and teacher. The cooperator has knowledge, experience, and equipment that cannot be found in a classroom. These assets, when shared with the student, provide a valuable dimension to the intern's education. The cooperator's responsibilities are to:
- Work with on-campus personnel to stimulate improvement of on- and off-campus educational programs.
- Provide interns with a learning experience through a work and counseling association.
- Interview, select, and hire eligible students for employment during the internship period.
- Discuss the responsibilities and objectives of the internship program with the student and the Internship Program Committee Chair.
- Meet with the intern to develop the terms of the internship agreement and an outline of the program.
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Encourage the intern to serve as a productive, thinking employee during the internship period.
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Review with the intern the goals and purposes set for the work experience and furnish appropriate counseling and guidance during the intern's work experience.
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Meet with the intern and a faculty member during the internship period to review aspects of the internship program.
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Review the intern's biweekly reports and either approve by signing or provide reasons for disapproval. Mail these reports to the Internship Program Committee Chair.
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Complete the Cooperator's Final Evaluation Form and mail it to the Internship Program Committee Chair.
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