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 UVU Career & Internship Center.
Answer common internship questions you may have as a faculty member or advisor.
Review the Application for Academic Credit as an application approver.

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 the Career & Internship Center 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 the Career & Internship Center of internship opportunities that you may be aware of.
Monitor the student's assignments.