Internship Plan. What is an internship plan? The internship plan outlines a work plan for the internship and:

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1 What is an internship plan? The internship plan outlines a work plan for the internship and: Provides an overview of the project(s) with which the student will engage. Defines the student learning objectives. Explains the rationale for the project(s). Identifies the deliverables expected from the student by the sponsoring organization. Identifies due dates for all deliverables. Identifies meeting dates/times with sponsoring organization professional, faculty advisor and others, as appropriate. Students are required to collaborate with the sponsoring organization professional, their advisor and the PSM Executive Director prior to the start of the internship to develop an internship plan. The student is responsible for receiving approval and signatures for the completed internship plan from the sponsoring organization professional, advisor and PSM Executive Director. The student will save the signed internship plan by the due date to the PSM Internship Sakai site (Submit Assignments > [Your Name] folder > _Name_Internship Plan ). The student should review the internship plan throughout the internship with the sponsoring organization professional and academic adviser to ensure that progress is made towards the deliverables. Modifications to the internship plan may be required as work progresses and should be agreed upon by the student, sponsoring organization professional and faculty advisor. Updated June 2017 Page 1

2 Agreeing parties Student Name Address 1 Mobile phone Other phone PID Academic Advisor Name Phone 1 Department Phone 2 Address 1 Fax Sponsoring Organization Professional Name Phone 1 Job Title Phone 2 Agency or Organization Fax Address 1 Professional Science Master s program Executive Director Name Phone 1 Street Address Phone 2 Fax Updated June 2017 Page 2

3 Emergency Contact Name Relationship to student Address 1 Phone 1 Phone 2 Updated June 2017 Page 3

4 Internship details Please attach a document that provides the following information about your internship. I. Overview Provide a description of your internship project(s) and include: a. Student learning objectives what do you expect to learn from the project(s)? b. Rationale for the project(s) why is the project(s) important to the organization? c. Deliverables expected from the student by the sponsoring organization. What will you be expected to deliver to the organization during the internship? What will a successful project(s) look like? II. Internship Plan For each deliverable that the student is expected to produce, please provide: a. Deliverable purpose b. Intended audience c. Steps the student will take to produce the deliverable d. s associated with the deliverable steps III. Key s Please provide dates of key status meetings and events, such as: a. Internship plan due b. Internship starting date c. Internship meeting dates with sponsoring organization professional and faculty advisor (Note that the student, sponsoring organization professional and faculty advisor should meet at least twice during the internship, at the internship mid-point and end. d. Internship completion date e. Internship presentation date Updated June 2017 Page 4

5 Internship roles & responsibilities I. Student The student is expected to take substantial initiative to identify, arrange and complete a meaningful internship that meets PSM program requirements. Meet with his/her academic adviser and the PSM Executive Director in the first semester of the program to discuss professional and career objectives, clarify internship goals, and identify appropriate internship opportunities. Develop an internship plan that reflects personal learning objectives and agency needs in collaboration with the sponsoring organization professional, the academic adviser and the PSM Executive Director and makes sure that the agreement is completed and signed by all parties prior to the start of the internship. Maintain a work schedule agreed upon with the sponsoring organization professional. Maintain professionalism. Adhere to company/agency standards, policies, and procedures including dress, personal conduct, and attendance. Meet regularly with the company professional to discuss the progress of the internship and receive support, guidance, and feedback. Maintain contact with the academic adviser and PSM Executive Director regarding progress on the internship Sets up mid-internship and end-of-internship joint meetings with the sponsoring organization professional, the academic adviser and the PSM Executive Director. Satisfactorily complete activities and deliverables outlined on the internship plan. Complies with the confidentiality expectations of the sponsoring organization, when appropriate. II. Sponsoring organization professional Assist in the development of mutually agreed upon learning objectives to be achieved during the internship. Develop a realistic scope of work and timetable with the student. Assist student in developing the internship plan and approves the internship plan. The internship plan defines the student learning objectives and the deliverables expected from the student by the sponsoring organization. In addition, the internship plan will outline the experiences with which the student will be engaged during the internship. The internship plan will be developed by the student, the academic advisor and the PSM Executive Director, in collaboration with the sponsoring organization professional. Orient the student to people, experiences, and resources within the sponsoring organization. Provide resources needed to complete the experience(s) (e.g. workspace, equipment, access to data, personnel and other necessary materials). Updated June 2017 Page 5

6 Meet regularly with the student to provide him/her support, guidance, and feedback. Communicate with PSM Executive Director to provide feedback and monitor student progress. Complete an evaluation form on the student and the internship experience at the internship mid-point and end. Evaluate the student s internship report and public seminar. III. Academic advisor The student s academic advisor assists with planning the internship and can serve as a resource during the internship. Assist with the development of the student s internship plan. Ensure that the proposed internship is appropriate, feasible, and meets department and program requirements. Make sure that the internship plan is complete. Sign the internship plan. Work with the student, sponsoring organization professional, and PSM Executive Director to resolve any problems during the internship process, as needed. IV. UNC PSM Executive Director The PSM Executive Director serves a key role in the operational aspects of the internship program. The Executive Director works with each student to plan, implement and monitor their experience. The Executive Director will be available to participate in status meetings throughout the internship and will be a resource to coordinate communication between the student, sponsoring organization professional and academic advisor. Updated June 2017 Page 6

7 Agreement Professional Science Master s student Sponsoring Organization Professional Academic Adviser PSM Executive Director Updated June 2017 Page 7