It is the student’s responsibility to understand and abide by all internship requirements and procedures. If students need clarification they should contact the Internship Manager or the faculty teaching the internship course. Faculty Coordinators are listed below.
Faculty Coordinators
BUS 293 – Reti Shutina fikente_shutina3@owens.edu
FNH 293 – Steven Williams stephen_williams4@owens.edu
OAD293 – Teri Pratt teri_pratt@owens.edu
The responsibilities of the student are:
Workplace Responsibilities:
You represent Owens Community College and as such you should conduct yourselves ethically and professionally and abide by the Student’s Code of Conduct and the Internship Program guidelines. You are being evaluated throughout the internship and the evaluation will be reflected in the final grade of your Internship Work Experience.
- Work with your supervisor to formulate a weekly schedule that works with your class schedule.
- Complete the on-site weekly hour log and have it signed by the immediate supervisor.
- Complete an evaluation form regarding your experience in the workplace. It will help the program get better.
- Be good ambassadors for Owens and on behalf of future Owens students.
- Be open to positive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
- Be professional in how you resolve issues and conflict.
- Be a productive and responsible employee.
- Be compliant with the dressing code, policies, and procedures set by your employer.
- Be engaged and proactive.
Classroom Responsibilities:
- Bring the knowledge you have gained in the workplace to the classroom and vice versa – the benefits cut both ways.
- Complete all internship work term assignments.
- Seek to address any issue related to work environment or work assignments by informing the employer and Internship coordinator in due course.
- Notify the Faculty and the Internship Manager of any significant changes in your status which may affect your performance as a participant in the internship program.
Make the best of this great opportunity.