Career & Internships Internship Application

Organization/Site Supervisor Responsibilities

Recognizing and appreciating the value of experiential learning for students, the organization agrees to the following responsibilities:

1. Provide a positive, supportive learning environment in which the intern may participate in the organization's programming and/or management functions.
2. Designate a qualified professional to serve as the site supervisor; provide a meaningful orientation for the intern to the organization's purpose, services, clientele, operating practices, and latest trends. Make available space, supplies, and other resources needed for completing assignments.
3. Harassment in any form, including sexual harassment, will not be tolerated in this work environment. This behavior may include using explicit language, gestures, graphics, verbal or nonverbal suggestions, subtle or overt threats, and the like. If at any time, an intern is made to feel uncomfortable by a coworker, s/he should report the incident to the site supervisor and faculty supervisor immediately. Action cannot be taken if the incident goes unreported.
4. This organization is covered by liability and/or accident insurance. In the unlikely event that an intern is injured in the performance of typical job duties, this organization will assist with the cost of necessary medical care not covered by the intern’s personal medical insurance.
5. Complete and discuss with the intern a minimum of 2 evaluations-midterm and final-with emphases on progress made towards learning objectives and plan for continued learning. Submit the written evaluations to the faculty supervisor in a timely manner.
6. Review and sign Weekly Time Logs. Notify the faculty supervisor immediately in the event the intern's performance becomes unsatisfactory.
7. Appreciate diversity in all its forms and respect various social and political viewpoints; not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national/ethnic origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

Student Intern Responsibilities

Acknowledging and appreciating the mission of the organization, the intern agrees to the following responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, which includes arriving on time for designated work, notifying the site supervisor of any deviations from the established schedule, and dressing to the standards of the organization and the work being performed. Respect the organization’s reporting structure and follow the policies and procedures of the organization.
2. Communicate effectively with site supervisor, immediate supervisor (if different from site supervisor), and other staff within the organization; accept and apply critiques and suggestions to daily work in an effort to become more productive and/or efficient.
3. Complete and submit to the faculty supervisor and Career and Internship Office Weekly Time Logs. Complete and discuss with the site supervisor the midterm and final evaluations. Submit the evaluations to the faculty supervisor in a timely manner. (logs and evaluation forms are found under the Internship Tab located on the Career and Internship Services Website
4. Communicate with the site supervisor and/or faculty supervisor any issues that may affect the intern’s performance of assigned responsibilities or the overall success of the experience.
5. Appreciate diversity in all its forms and respect various social and political viewpoints; not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national/ethnic origin, disability, or sexual orientation.
6. Uphold the High Point University Conduct Code and act in an ethical manner when on- and off-campus and while representing the host organization.

Faculty Supervisor Responsibilities

Recognizing and appreciating the need for mentoring students in internship experiences, the faculty supervisor agrees to the following responsibilities:

1. Work constructively and effectively to assist the student in the application process, which may include helping the student find an appropriate internship site and create viable field-specific learning objectives.
2. Visit the internship site at least once during the term in which the intern is working. The visit will include an orientation, led by the intern, to the company in general and the intern’s duties specifically. During the visit, the faculty supervisor should meet with the site supervisor and the intern to discuss progress made towards learning objectives and plans to meet other objectives prior to the end of the semester.
3. Maintain consistent contact with the intern to monitor progress and address any concerns that may arise during the internship experience.
4. Track Weekly Time Logs submitted by the intern. Review and offer feedback on the midterm and final evaluations submitted by the intern and site supervisor.
5. Submit the final grade for the intern by the date set by the Registrar’s Office.
6. Appreciate diversity in all its forms and respect various social and political viewpoints; not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national/ethnic origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

CAREER AND INTERNSHIP SERVICES RESPONSBILITIES

Recognizing and appreciating the skills and experience students gained in internships, the Office of Experiential Learning/Director of Student Internships agrees to the following responsibilities:

1. Work constructively and effectively to assist the student in the application process, which may include helping the student find an appropriate internship site and create viable general content learning objectives.
2. Communicate with the student to resolve any issues with the application (missing information, internship criteria concerns, etc.).
3. Submit approved internship applications to the Director of Financial Planning, so the student’s account is appropriately charged (summer and EDP terms only).
4. Submit approved internship applications to the Registrar’s Office, so the appropriate course is added to the student’s schedule.
5. Appreciate diversity in all its forms and respect various social and political viewpoints; not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national/ethnic origin, disability, or sexual orientation.