The internship program described in this paper provides the trainee with experiences and skills consistent with a consulting model for school psychological services. This model is a single-setting, school-based internship under the supervision of a single faculty member. (Author)

Background information on the organization and operation of an internship program at California State University, San Diego, is presented. Students found the work/learn experience had greater impact than hours of professional lecturing. (Author)

Describes the use of internships in economics education at the University of California (Berkeley) Field Studies Program. Students enrolled in a classroom "Global Economy" course participated in diverse fieldwork experiences. Criteria for judging economics field study experiences are suggested. (AM)

Argues that trainers of instructional developers will ensure students' success and enhance their own reputations if their students have had experience in putting theory into practice. Five references are listed. (Author/LLS)

Investigates the supervision practices of field based and university supervisors of school psychology interns in the United States. Findings reveal a highly qualified group of supervisors who met the standards set forth by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Although the field based and university intern supervisors' shared…

There are several steps in the process of making contacts and negotiating agreements with organizations for the placement of communication interns. The first is to decide on what type of internship will be offered: personnel and employee relationships, training and development, community and public relations, marketing and sales management, or…

The income tax status of various assistantships, internships, fellowships, and scholarships has been the subject of much confusion. This paper examines the various rulings and policies of the Internal Revenue Service for the use of members of the university community. Emphasis is placed on scholarship or fellowship grants; tax exempt revenue…

The Resource Development Project of the Southern Regional Education Board, in conjunction with federal, state and local agencies and southern colleges and universities has organized a service-learning internship program for college students. This handbook is designed as a guide for student interns and project committee members as they work…

This report details the results of a completed 4-year program developing performance-based field-oriented teacher education (TEPFO) at the University of Washington. It gives baseline designs for the establishment of TEPFO programs, and it discusses scheduling implications for students and faculty. The information in the appendixes (two-thirds of…

Oregon gains in the race between program expansion and leadership development. (Editor)

Describes the curriculum of the Community Information Specialist program at the University of Toledo Department of Library and Information Services and discusses the legitimacy of the department's master's degree. (PF)

A discussion of the issues related to the acceptability of off-campus experiential learning and suggestions for dealing with them. (Editor)

With the conceptual model designed around the urban public and private school setting and its specific teaching strategies, this field-based teacher preparation program covers appropriate methodology in reading/language arts, social studies, and science. Students are afforded the opportunity of integrating content, theory, and practice into a…

Public service internships not only provide a means for college students to help government get its job done, they also teach the student a good deal about the real world of urban affairs. This report covers the Urban Corps approach to providing a college student internship program in local government. Such a program is based on 3 principles: (1)…