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T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 2

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 3

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 4

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 5

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 6

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 7

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 8

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 9

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 10

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 11

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 12

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 13

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 14

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 15

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 16

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 17

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 18

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 19

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 20

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 21

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 22

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 23

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 24

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 25

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 26

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282


Slide 27

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
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Slide 28

T he University Professional Internship Program operates with a 6 person staff:
Director - Troy Nunamaker, M.Ed., M.H.R.D.
• Directs program, program guidelines and budget
• Coordinates staff and serves as primary liaison and spokesperson for the program
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Caren Kelley-Hall, Ed.D., C.P.R.W. — Associate Director
• Conducts site visits and coordinates career internship course
• Manages mentor and intern programs, assessments and reporting
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Lisa Robinson, J.D. — Assistant Director
• Conducts site visits, assists with mentor and intern programs
• Provides career programs, advising and counseling
Grace Ammons — Program Coordinator
• Manages job postings, intern hiring and payroll
• Assists with mentor and intern programs

Jenna Tucker — UPIC Graduate Assistant
• Assists with site visits and UPIC programming
Re’ven Smalls — UPIC Optimization Intern
• Assists with office initiatives





The UPIC program began when President Barker came
up with the idea to provide targeted experiential
learning opportunities to students on campus. – Part of
the 2020 road map

We are fortunate to have approval and support at
highest level to make this a reality.

Students who are engaged
in a solid and reputable

on-campus internship
program will achieve a
heightened sense of career
readiness and
professionalism.

Student Engagement

A carefully
planned internship
opportunity,
proper supervision
and mentorship
make all the
difference.
Mentored Career
Opportunities

2012-2013 UPIC provided over 200
experiential learning opportunities and we are
expanding to provide 500 additional internships
by Fall 2014

“work experience related to a student’s
major and/or career interest.”
Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA)

Internships are often referred to as "experiential
learning - unlike classroom learning, the
student gains this knowledge not from lectures,
reading, and exams, but rather from on-thejob experience.



Connected to learning



outcomes


Intentional supervision

Not connected to

learning outcomes


and mentoring

Unintentional
supervision



Paid position



Paid position



Benefits the student



Benefits the organization



Task driven work

and university


Project driven work
UPIC Internship

Part-Time Work

UPIC
Program

Attract
Mentors
and
Students

Dedicated

Mentors

Talented &
Skilled
Interns at
Clemson

Strong
Reputation
of Clemson
Students

Better
Interns in
the Field

Shift in mindset


professional

On-Campus Internships are:
 Structured
 Intentional
 Supervised/Mentored



Offer in-depth, out-of-class, and field-based
discovery learning

Transferable Skills:





Communication Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Skills

Eight General Education
Competencies:









Assessed during staff site visit
questions and final evaluations

Arts and Humanities
Critical Thinking
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Ethical Judgment
Mathematics
Natural Science
Science Technology and
Society
Social Sciences

Relationship to internship
assessed during final evaluation
survey questions

The online Internship Course (INT) is mandatory
for all UPIC interns and is linked to the program to
serve several purposes:






To align the internship more closely to
an academic component
To certify that learning outcomes are in fact
accomplished.
To provide students with an official transcript
designation upon successful completion.



Complete emailed assignments:
*Internship Quiz
*Goals Statement
*Reflection Paper
*Photo Release Form
*Submit Photos
*Final Evaluation

Assessment information is gathered via site
visit observations and reports – forms are
used to capture site visit information.
A site visit rubric along with the
Transferable Skills Sheet further informs
evaluation of skill development




Summary of your
experience so far






What are your goals for
this internship?

How are you being
challenged and
supported?

Intern



What are your goals for
your intern

What type of
challenging
opportunities are you
offering?
What future projects
do you have planned to
foster development?

Mentor

Interns check off their skill
development in several
categories, for example:
Communication Skills
 Public presentations
speaking
 Editing skills
 Articulating original ideas
Critical Thinking Skills
 Identify problems
 Examine data
 Analyze connections

Interpersonal Skills
 Understand group dynamics
 Develop rapport
 Provide support
Leadership Skills
 Organize/manage projects
 Set goals priorities
 Coordinate tasks

Fostering Good
Mentoring
Relationships



Committed and capable of developing student

interns as it relates to their career
aspirations/majors.


Comply with the expectations of the UPIC Program:
 Provide Updates
 Participate in Site Visits

 Provide Mentoring
 Submit Final Evaluations



Enthusiastic about program



Willing and able to spend time with interns



Interested in teaching, working with interns



Knowledgeable in technical areas



Comfortable providing on-going feedback



Set the tone for a positive experience

Create a Welcome Packet


A welcome letter



Departmental/area profile

(accomplishments, organizational

chart and contact information)


Intern description and responsibilities



Nametag, key, mailbox, access to shared drives etc.



Office etiquette and dress code



Calendar of events

(deadlines, important dates, staff meetings)



Email the office alerting them of the arrival of your
new intern



Provide a brief biography about the intern: major,
career goals, etc.



Colleagues can make your new intern feel welcome
by initiating introductions and answering questions
when possible



Orient your new intern
 Provide a welcome packet
 Take a tour and introduce them



Start your intern on assignments
 Even on day 1
 Excited and ready to learn

Studies have shown that interns who are familiarized early on
with their host site are more productive early on than those who
are not as well orientated.



Set a schedule to meet with intern
 Should be on a regular basis
 Provide feedback and ensure projects are on track



Encourage intern to keep a list of non‐urgent

issues/tasks
 Can tackle these on a weekly basis
 Not directly related to project progress

Review: Expectations; Projects; and Responsibilities

Set goals and establish any additional learning
outcomes.
Provide professional development opportunities:
* Training

* Meeting attendance
* Conferences/seminars



Performance concerns from student interns arise
just as they do with any full‐time employees



Provide and solicit feedback from intern



Cultivate personal strengths and natural aptitudes



Provide interns with a sense of accomplishment
Interns who feel valued
fuel positive word of mouth

Mentors

Interns

UPIC
Program

EVALUATION GOAL

Make improvements and enhance internship opportunities
through constant and consistent review







Full-time: $14.00 per hour, 320 required hours
(all students capped at 28 hours/week)
Part-time: $10.00 per hour, 160 required hours
(student can plan for 10-15 hours/week)
Until further notice, the UPIC program will continue
to utilize paper timesheets for intern payroll in
Spring 2014. For any questions related to human
resources or intern payroll, please contact Garrison
Ries at [email protected]

Questions?
Now that you have finished viewing this PowerPoint presentation, please send a
notification email with your name and department to [email protected] and
mention “Mentor Training Completion” in the subject line.

Please complete our training evaluation survey

University Professional Internships and Co-op Program (UPIC)

314 Hendrix Student Center
Main Line: (864) 656-0282