Establishing the goals and objectives of an internship is primarily the responsibility of the intern, except when the student has won a pre-existing site-sponsored internship. Therefore, in conjunction with the Intern Supervisor, the intern is expected to determine the essential focus of her/his internship activities. Intended internship responsibilities should be discussed by the intern with both the Intern Supervisor and Art Education Faculty Internship Supervisor, and documented in the Internship Proposal (Appendix I).
All internship activities should remain within the purview of the initial Internship Proposal drafted by the intern, and as agreed upon by the intern, the Intern Supervisor, and the Art Education Faculty Internship Supervisor. Any significant adjustment made to the internship activities must be agreed upon by the intern, Intern Supervisor, and the Art Education Faculty Internship Supervisor.
LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP
AED 386 Internship and Field Study in Art Education is intended to be completed in a full academic semester (Fall or Spring) or during the extended summer session (8 – 10 weeks). Because of the unique nature of some internship locations, it is difficult to state the precise amount of on-site time necessary for all interns to complete their internship responsibilities. As a general guideline, however, interns should expect to complete approximately 120 hours of on-site experience in fulfilling the three-credit internship for AED 386.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Internship positions are not paid employment unless remuneration is agreed upon in writing between an intern and the site where the internship occurs. Other benefits, such as health insurance, parking allowances, expense accounts, etc., which may be available to regular employees, are often not extended to an intern because her/his involvement with the internship location is temporary. Art Education students interested in participating in an internship position with financial compensation should inquire about such issues at the specific proposed internship location prior to initiating an Internship Proposal.
OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES
Most employers have a purchase or acquisition policy in place for all employees and interns. It is the responsibility of an intern to discuss such policies with an appropriate representative of the location where the internship occurs. Out-of-pocket expenses incurred as an intern may not be refundable.
TERMINATION OF AN INTERNSHIP
An internship is guided by a set of expectations agreed upon by the intern and the Intern Supervisor, prior to the beginning of the internship. Either of these two parties may fall short of their anticipated professional engagement in fulfilling the internship responsibilities or in their compatibility of working together as colleagues. As a result, it may become necessary to terminate an internship. The Intern Supervisor or the intern may terminate an internship during the stipulated period of the internship. It is requested, however, that any problematic situations which arise be discussed with the Art Education Faculty Internship Supervisor prior to reaching a point where a decision is made to terminate the internship. Communication is a strong key in clarifying and ameliorating any disputes or uncertainties. The Art Education Faculty Internship Supervisor should be contacted, should any such disputable situations arise. As previously stated, the intern is requested to demonstrate professional demeanor in all contacts with personnel at the internship site.