Internship Process
The following should be referred to by all Faculty Supervisors as a guide for the UVU internship process.
Prior
- Identify internship roles and responsibilities as outlined by the Internship Services department at UVU.
- Answer common internship questions you may have as a faculty member or advisor.
- Review the Application for Academic Credit as an application approver.
During
- Contact the internship site supervisor during the internship to obtain an ongoing assessment of the student's performance.
- Act as a resource person or consultant to the intern; giving advice and providing an opportunity for the student to reflect on what they are learning.
- Offer support and advice for any special problems or work-related issues that may arise.
- Set aside time to meet with the intern regularly throughout the semester or correspond through email.
- Keep the Director of Internship Services informed of any problems with internship site or supervisor.
Evaluating the Intern
- Verify that goals have been met and any academic projects have been completed.
- Assign grades and class credit.
- Ensure the student has completed the Internship Completion Assessment, Supervisor Evaluation, and other required assignments.
- Inform Internship Services of internship opportunities that you may be aware of.
- Monitor the student's assignments.
