Internship Programs
The objective of internship programs at NDSU is to provide students with a monitored meaningful work experience related to a determined set of learning goals that will increase their job marketability and enhance their life skills. The Internship Program Packet includes Learning Agreement, Student Self-Evaluation, and the Supervisor Internship Evaluation.
Process
- Contact Human Resources if you need help with the search
- Submit a signed Learning Agreement, position description, and proof of student's current student status from the applicable university
- At completion of Internship, submit copy of Student's Self-Evaluation and Supervisor's Evaluation to Human Resources
Requirements
- Signed agreement between the student and the department head
- Student shall furnish proof of current student status from the applicable university
- Outcomes of the internship are determined prior to experience - Position description with responsibilities/tasks/goals/supervisor indicated
- Student receives feedback throughout the internship
- At the end of the internship, the student will submit an evaluation of the experience to include how the student's performance and the experience itself will impact the student's career plans
- Supervisor completes an evaluation of how the student met the learning objectives and performed the responsibilities/tasks/goals of the position
Examples of Learning Objectives
- Demonstrates dependability, initiative, time-management, organization and prioritization Accepts constructive feedback
- Works effectively in a team environment
- Utilizes communication skills successfully
- Practices safe work habits
- Creates and maintains productive working relationships Follows instructions
- Uses judgment
- Acts in professional, ethical manner
- Follows university policies and procedures
- Attains specific job-related skills
- Gains practical experience