What Is Expected of the Employer?
The employer is responsible for orienting the intern to the agency and intern position, providing a job description listing and describing the experiences to be afforded through the internship program. The employer is responsible for proving training and educational experiences in fulfillment of the basic premises of the internship program. The health, safety and well being of the intern should have priority in all cases. The employer should contact the faculty advisor whenever problems or deficiencies develop within the internship program.
The employer will assist the intern in selecting a project and facilitate its completion. A project proposal should be sent to Dr. Geesey by the third week of the internship.
The employer will evaluate the student at mid-term and again at the end of the internship. The midterm and final evaluation will be graded by the employer, and mailed to the faculty advisor. A copy should be given to the intern.
The employer should assist the student in locating housing where housing is scarce and /or expensive.