INTERNSHIP APPLICATION PACKET College of Business and Economics Academic Internships
December 10 for Spring internships Deadline to submit Internship Application Packet by term April 20 for Summer internships August 10 for Fall internships NOTE: Traditional, Post-Traditional and Graduate students are eligible to participate in the internship program. Internships secured after the deadline must be delayed until the next semester All documents should be submitted to the CBE WELL Center at cbewellcenter@regis.edu or Experiential Learning Coordinator Gina Wilderman Clarke Hall, Room 359 303-964-6659
Contents INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES... 4 INTERNSHIP FLOW CHART... 5 A. ACADEMIC VERIFICATION... 5 B. STUDENT AGREEMENT... 8 C. EMPLOYER AGREEMENT... 9
INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES College of Business and Economics Academic Internship Program The College of Business and Economics Academic Internship Program serves as a pre-professional bridge between coursework and career, integrating undergraduate and graduate studies with careers in the private, nonprofit or government sectors. At Regis, an academic course taken concurrently with the internship allows students to receive credit toward their graduation requirements. Students majoring in all fields are encouraged to participate in the Academic Internship Program. EXPECTATIONS FOR THE INTERNSHIP SITE AND SUPERVISOR An internship is a supervised, pre-professional learning experience for the student. Its purpose is to integrate classroom learning with practical skill development in a real-world setting. The student should be acquiring knowledge and skills that will be transferable to other employment settings. The internship should: Have a beginning and end Have clearly defined learning objectives related to the student s professional goals Provide authentic work aligned with the student s goals, encouraging the student to master skills and develop new competencies Offer a professional opportunity for students to apply classroom theory to real-world issues Include a clearly defined project with tangible deliverables and an appropriate level of challenge Examples include direct work with clients; conducting research, studies, or surveys; compiling reports; developing and giving presentations; and creating volunteer trainings and handbooks. The internship should not: Be supervised by a family member Be in the same department as current place of employment Be supervised by the same supervisor as current employer Be unpaid if earning academic credit An internship site supervisor should have expertise in the internship area. We seek individuals who are interested in coaching and mentoring others. Regular feedback is critical to the success of the students and the site supervisor will play an important role in this regard. As the student gains experience the site supervisor will increase their responsibilities in order to provide developmental opportunities. Specific site supervisor responsibilities are outlined in the employer application form. Internships may be paid or unpaid, however unpaid internships are ineligible for academic credit. INFORMATION ABOUT CREDIT-BEARING INTERNSHIPS In order to earn credit for the internship, students enroll in a three-credit internship course in a related major/minor during their internship semester. This means: Students follow academic guidelines contained in a syllabus and work closely with a Regis professor Students develop clearly defined learning objectives related to their academic and professional growth The internship site supervisor is viewed as a co-educator Students pay tuition for credit-bearing internships and earn a final grade. Interns must complete a minimum of 120 hours at the internship site during a semester, and typically work 10-15 hours per week. The Academic Calendar at Regis is as follows: fall semester (late August through early December); spring semester (mid-january through late April); and summer semester (mid-may through mid-august). University Student Conduct Policies still apply while off-campus. CONTACTS Gina Wilderman Experiential Learning Coordinator at gwilderman@regis.edu Eugene Wilkerson, PhD - WELL Center Director at ewilkers@regis.edu
INTERNSHIP FLOW CHART
INTERNSHIP FLOW CHART Turn in Form C to the CBE WELL Center All forms in the Internship Application Packet are due to the CBE WELL Center prior to the posted term deadline CBE WELL Center staff Staff will approve or reject application and register you for your course as appropriate CBE Course Faculty Course Faculty will contact you to discuss your specific learning objectives Begin internship hours Evaluations Midpoint and End evaluations will be collected from your employer
A. ACADEMIC VERIFICATION To be completed by Academic Advisor and returned to Student Student must submit this form to CBE WELL Center prior to securing any internship To be eligible for a business internship, undergraduate students must be a declared business major with at least 60 credit completed toward graduation. Undergraduate students must have at least a 2.75 GPA at the time of application. Students with a GPA between a 2.5 and 2.75 must secure a letter of recommendation from their advisor and a letter of recommendation for a College of Business and Economics faculty member to enroll in the internship class. Students with a GPA below a 2.5 GPA are not permitted to take the internship class. PART 1: STUDENT INFORMATION Name Student ID RegisNET Email Phone PART 2: ACADEMIC PROGRAM INFORMATION Undergraduate Major Graduate Major At time of application: Number of Credit Hours Completed GPA Previous Internship: Completed previous internship at Regis: Yes No Date of previous internship Course Number PART 3: ADVISOR SIGNATURE Advisor Signature Advisor Name (printed) Date
B. STUDENT AGREEMENT Student must submit this form to CBE WELL Center prior to securing any internship PART 1: STUDENT INFORMATION Name Student ID RegisNET Email Phone PART 2: STUDENT AGREEMENT As a participant in the CBE Academic Internship Program, I agree to the following: I will follow the internship process outlined in the attached flow chart. I will find my own internship opportunity. The experiential learning coordinator will assist me with internship search strategies. When selecting an internship site, I agree to the following: o I will not report to a family member o My internship may be at my existing employer, but will be in a different department with a different supervisor I will fulfill tasks and responsibilities assigned by my site supervisor and outlined in the Employer Internship Agreement. I will conduct myself in an ethical and professional manner, acting as a positive representative of Regis University. I understand that the University Student Conduct Policies will apply. I will fulfill all academic responsibilities and complete the evaluation of my internship experience. I understand that I will pay tuition for a credit-bearing internship and will earn a final grade. I will complete a minimum of 120 hours at the internship site within a 16-week semester and will typically work 10-15 hours per week. I will notify the experiential learning coordinator and my Regis faculty sponsor in a timely manner of any changes to the Employer Internship Agreement or if any problems arise during the internship. Student Signature Student Name (printed) Date Keep a copy for your records
C. EMPLOYER AGREEMENT To be completed by Site Supervisor and returned to Student Student must submit this form to CBE WELL Center prior to posted term deadline PART 1: STUDENT INFORMATION Name Internship term RegisNET Email Phone PART 2: INTERNSHIP SITE INFORMATION Organization Name Street address City State Zip Address where internship hours will be completed if different than above: Street address City State Zip Supervisor Name Title Email Phone Student is currently employed by this organization: Yes Student is currently supervised by this supervisor: Yes Student is related to supervisor: Yes No No No PART 3: INTERNSHIP DETAILS Internships must complete a minimum of 120 hours at the internship site during a semester, and typically work 10-15 hours per week. The internship is: Paid Unpaid Internship start date Internship end date Weekly Schedule (days/hours) Hours worked per week Continued on next page
C. EMPLOYER AGREEMENT Page 2 PART 4: INTERNSHIP JOB DESCRIPTION Enter a description of the essential roles, responsibilities and activities this intern can expect to assume in this position. PART 5: SITE SUPERVISOR AGREEMENT I understand that my intern is a student eager to apply classroom learning and to develop transferable knowledge and skills. From the point of view of Regis University, I am a coeducator. I agree to serve as a professional mentor, providing information, guidance, supervision and feedback to my Regis intern. I will provide authentic work that aligns with the student s goals and will encourage the student to master skills and develop new competencies As a direct supervisor, I agree to submit the mid-term and final evaluations within one week of the request I receive from the College of Business Experiential Learning Office. I agree to provide an orientation, any precautionary safety instructions, training and ongoing supervision for assigned duties. If the student is paid, I understand the responsibility for providing Workers Compensation and general liability insurance in accordance with Colorado State Law, and agree to provide said coverage; in the case of unpaid, credit-bearing internships, students are covered during the internship period by Regis University s workers compensation and general liability policies. I agree to comply with all state and federal labor laws. I agree to comply with federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, veteran status, or disability. I agree to notify the experiential learning coordinator in a timely manner if any problems arise during the internship period. Site Supervisor Signature Site Supervisor Name (Printed) Date