Intern Responsibility

The overall responsibility of the student is to devote himself/herself to the learning of helpful interaction with service users. (See Student and Field Instructor Internship Manual 2007-2008 for details and appendices)

• To make application for the internship at the appropriate time and in
  accordance with program procedures.

• To complete and have signed by his/her advisor, the Authorization Checklist
  (Appendix M)

• To negotiate with the Field Instructor and the Internship Coordinator the
  internship contract.

• To follow agency policies with regard to time schedules, regulations, and
  matters of dress.

• To prepare agendas for discussions with the faculty liaison and Field
  Instructor.

• To leave word with the agency secretary as to where s/he is and when
  s/he will return.

• To report absences and reasons for absences immediately to the Field
  Instructor.

• To participate in her/his midterm and final evaluations with the Field
  Instructor. (Appendix E and F)

• To participate in an evaluation of the Social Work Program.

• To write a short assessment of the internship placement at the end of
  her/his internship. (Appendix N)

• To carry out an evaluation of the field instructor. (Appendix O)

• To complete assignments for the internship seminar. (Appendix I)

• To evaluate the faculty liaison. (Appendix L)

• To provide evidence of having completed the 520 hours.