Overview of the Leadership in Student Affairs Specialization Internship Program

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Overview of the Leadership in Student Affairs
Specialization Internship Program

• Presented by
• Tanis Starck, Ph.D
• Assistant Dean of Students and
• Program Internship Coordinator
• And
• Marilee J. Bresciani, Ph.D
• Associate Professor, ARPE

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Purpose of the Internship

• The principle goal for students is to provide an
  opportunity for a gradual transition from the
  University setting into an actual work setting.

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Goals of the Internship

• 1. Guide the student toward the development of
  specific professional skills and technical
  knowledge relating to the direct delivery of one
  or more particular student service areas.
• 2. Supplement the knowledge and skills learned in
  the academic setting.
• 3. Provide an opportunity for practical
  application of classroom instruction.
• 4. Provide the students with counseling
  situations in which they can develop confidence
  in their ability to apply new learning and
  techniques.
• 5. Assist the students in developing skills in
  planning for efficient use of time and resources.

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Goals of the Internship, Cont.

• 6. Assist the students in analyzing the success
  of their efforts.
• 7. Develop inquiry skills that help the students
  gain insight into their own interests and
  abilities subsequent to making their own
  decisions about goals, and assist them in
  identifying steps to be taken in reaching those
  goals.
• 8. Help the students develop positive working
  relationships with the supervisor, staff, and
  related constituents at all levels.
• 9. Provide an environment that reflects social
  justice in its practice.
• 10. Expose students to emerging technologies and
  related contemporary issues.

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Steps to Securing an Internship

• Student Completes Application
• After having completed 9 credit hours in the
  program
• Exceptions can be made
• File application with Linda Schmalzel
• Application forwarded to Tanis Starck for
  placement
• Placement notice back to Linda for completion of
  database

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Internship Site Supervisor Responsibilities

• Approve of student learning outcomes in
  internship
• Approve of student learning artifacts for
  internship
• Approve of criteria for evaluation of internship
  experience
• Complete all internship paperwork
• Facilitate learning experience for student
• Complete data confidentiality form

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Internship Site Supervisor Responsibilities

• Affirm number of internship hours logged by
  student (e.g., 135 hours are required for 3
  credit hours)
• Evaluate learning experience for student
• File internship grade with internship instructor
• Notify internship coordinator that internship has
  been completed

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See Internship Manual for Additional Internship
Site Supervisor Guidelines
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Providing an Internship Opportunity

• Notify Tanis Starck of the opportunity in
  writing.
• Include a description of internship opportunity
• Indicate whether it is a paid position
• Indicate qualifications and any other pertinent
  details
• Indicate appointment timeframe
• Include application process and timeline if it
  differs from the program time
• Tanis will forward materials to Marilee for
  posting on program website
• Be sure to notify Tanis if you choose to withdraw
  the opportunity at anytime

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Questions and Discussion

• tstarck_at_mail.sdsu.edu
• 619-594-5221
• Marilee.Bresciani_at_mail.sdsu.edu
• 619-594-8318