Student Responsibilities

1. Determine his or her eligibility for the Internship Program with the help of the Internship Program Committee Chair.
   


2. Apply for an internship by completing the Student's Application Form, having it approved by the student's academic adviser, and submitting it to the Internship Program Committee Chair.



3. Obtain employment with an approved business or agency. The student may request help from the Internship Program Committee Chair in obtaining interviews with potential employers.



4. Discuss thoroughly the responsibilities of the intern and the objectives of the internship activities with the Internship Program Committee Chair and the cooperator.



5. Meet with the cooperator to develop the terms of the internship agreement and an outline of the program. Submit this proposed program to the Internship Program Committee Chair.



6. Register for AEC 4530 (AEC 6530 for graduate students), taking the appropriate number of credit hours during the semester of the internship period.



7. Arrange for personal transportation, housing and board, and insurance during the internship period.



8. Report directly to the cooperator for instructions, carry out policies and duties outlined by supervisors, and meet all scheduled commitments and arrangements made in connection with assignments.



9. Notify the cooperator and the Internship Program Committee Chair in advance if events occur that make it impossible to report for work at the agreed upon time. Also, in case of prolonged illness, accident, or emergency, notify both the cooperator and the Internship Program Committee Chair.



10. Discuss with the Internship Program Committee Chair and/or the cooperator any problems that cannot be resolved without their help.



11. Establish regular conferences with the cooperator to review the goals and purposes set for the work experience.



12. Prepare and submit a written report every two weeks during the internship program to the Internship Program Committee Chair. These biweekly reports should follow guidelines prepared by the Internship Program Committee. The completed reports must bear the cooperator's signature of approval.



13. Prepare and submit a final written report covering the total educational experience during the internship period to the Internship Program Committee Chair. This final report should follow guidelines prepared by the Internship Program Committee.



14. Prepare and present an oral report of the internship experience to other interested students and faculty members. This oral presentation should follow guidelines prepared by the Internship Program Committee.



15. Complete and submit the Intern's Final Evaluation Form to the Internship Program Committee Chair.



16. Present an oral report to the Internship Program Committee Chair for a conference after the internship period has been completed.