A model is proposed for matching social work students with practicum settings, to be used to facilitate the practicum's administrative work. Major factors in the placement process are standardized, and the results of a pilot test using the model are reviewed. (MSE)

A personal narrative of an intern's field experience at a child guidance clinic, part of his doctoral program in counseling psychology. (SJL)

Explains how journal writing can help business students integrate field learning from internships with academic learning. Instructions to students, faculty review of journals, grading, and ideas for expanding the assignment are presented. (SK)

Describes seven practical and reflective assignments that help student interns understand job contexts, gather evidence of learning from experience, and integrate theory and practice. Assignments include presentations, journals, papers describing internship and coursework connections or organizations and work colleagues, and development of…

Quality of learning in cooperative education sites was assessed in a survey of 383 site supervisors and 97 students. Indicators identified by both groups were as follows: student professional development, challenging experiences, constructive climate, academic integrity, student professionalism, and occupational skills. Supervisors added problem…

This article describes changes mandated by the Kentucky General Assembly regarding training and induction of school principals. The changes include competency based training programs, testing and supervised internships. (IAH)

Describes and discusses the Intern Studio Project, which consists of the provision of regular open studio time for art therapy interns in a state university graduate program. Psychological and artistic bases for the open studio approach are discussed, and include the relational approach, Hillman's essentialist paradigm, and series and context…

Twenty-three gerontology graduates specializing in policy were surveyed, and 13 attended focus groups, with the following findings: exposure to policy and aging influenced their specialization; they obtained relevant positions and wanted to continue in the field; and internships were the program's greatest strength, but more emphasis on…

Describes and analyzes Ohio State University's Minority Librarian Intern Program, a two-year post-master's degree internship that was developed to attract underrepresented minority librarians to academic libraries. Publicity and recruitment strategies are discussed, and suggestions to increase minority representation are offered. (Contains 14…

In the Mid-Atlantic region, 21 college educators and 30 retailers identified problems with internship programs, including ambivalent support from academic institutions and loose organizational structure. They recommended better site identification, more faculty involvement, and improved supervision. (SK)

Selecting an undergraduate human-services internship can appear straightforward, depending on availability, interests, and recommendations. Students can become enthralled with the prospect, however, and overlook the intricacies and ramifications of their decision. This article identifies preplacement issues to be considered by students to avoid…

This study estimated the reliability and construct validity of the Global Assessment of Relational Functioning (GARF) Scale, a preliminary tool for assessing relationship functioning. Therapist interns (n=29) and clinical supervisors (n=6) independently rated 94 client families using the scale. (Author/MKA)

Examines questions related to family and consumer sciences internships: What should be the purpose--work or learning? How should knowledge and practice be connected? and What is the role of the onsite professional--knowledge delivery or knowledge construction? (SK)

Explores legal issues involved in business student internships for employers (compensation, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, termination, equal-opportunities legislation, general liability) and for business schools (equal opportunities-legislation, general liability). (SK)

California State University combines the advantages of internships and off-campus cooperative education into "electronic internships." Co-op students work for employers as telecommuters in an on-campus site with computers and Internet access. Successful programs require communication among all parties, training, mentoring, and continuous…