- Determine the student’s full responsibilities and meet with him/her to prepare an Internship Verification Form. Make sure the student clearly understands these responsibilities and expectations. Share with the intern the on-going program plan. Provide a planned instructional program that reflects sound learning experiences for the intern.
- Provide the intern with a comprehensive overview of the site’s organization and operation. Explain all policies and procedures, including reasons for filling out reports, records, safety, and liability issues, etc.
- Familiarize the intern with all parts of the facility.
- Conduct frequent evaluative sessions with the intern based on regular observation. The intern should gradually assume work assignments.
- Provide an opportunity to discuss progress of the intern with the intern coordinator.
- Arrange time for the intern to talk with the intern coordinator as needed.
- Call upon the intern coordinator at any time when help is needed or a problem arises that requires solution.
- Inform the intern coordinator of a student’s lack of attendance, punctuality, or any problems that occur.
- Encourage the intern to participate in any existing in-service or extension programs.
- Discuss and review all reports and evaluations with the intern. Evaluate the student’s progress so far in reaching the goals set forth on the Internship Verification Form. Offer suggestions for improvement. These forms require your signature and the signature of the student and their due dates can be found on the internship website.