Professional Experiences (non credit-bearing)

Roles and Responsibilities

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• The role of the CCPD

  The Center for Career and Professional Development serves as a central point and clearinghouse for internship postings, policies and procedures. Our staff is eager to discuss your internship goals and help you develop an individualized internship search strategy and prepare for the interview process. Employers list internship opportunities for many majors through our online job and internship database, Cardinal Careers.

• The role of the student

  Once your internship has been secured, you must complete the Professional Experience Reporting Form to document your experience with the CCPD. While it is not required, you are highly encouraged to utilize our internship forms to help maximize your internship experience. Work with your internship supervisor to develop learning outcomes at the start of your internship; you may consider using our Learning Contract. To help ensure a quality learning experience both you and your supervisor should also complete a Final Evaluation of your experience. You will also be asked by the CCPD to complete a brief survey at the end of your internship.

  The forms may be downloaded here.

  If you feel victimized by a work-related incident, contact the Center for Career and Professional Development immediately.

• The role of the supervisor

  The site supervisor should assist with the development of learning outcomes and take an active role in mentoring and guiding the student to help meet learning goals. The supervisor is also expected to orient the student to the organization and be available for meetings or conversations. The site supervisor should also provide regular constructive feedback and complete the evaluation form in a timely fashion.