This orientation covers requirements for NYIT interns such as creating a learning agreement, undergoing evaluations, and following ethical standards. The learning agreement outlines the intern's objectives and how they will be achieved and assessed. Interns and supervisors will complete mid-term and final evaluations. Safety policies and procedures for harassment or discrimination are also reviewed. Professionalism, work ethic, and making the most of the internship experience are emphasized to help interns get the most value from their internship.

1. Internship Orientation II The learning agreement Ethical conduct Evaluations Making the most of your internship

3. What you can expect in this orientation Requirements Creating your learning agreement Evaluations Harassment and discrimination Safety Ethics Professionalism and work ethic Making the most of your internship

4. Requirements Learning agreement Ethical conduct agreement Assignments for professor if earning academic credits Mid and end of semester employer evaluation of student End of semester evaluation Attend a reflection seminar after internship Maintain contact with Career Services

5. Learning agreement: what is it? Identifies all three participants (student, employer, advisor) Outlines your learning objectives Not a list of items to check off Identifies how you will accomplish your objectives Identifies criteria for completion of the objectives

6. SMART approach to setting goals S: Specific M: Measurable A: Achievable R: Realistic T: Time sensitive

7. Example 1: Design a commercial building to client specs in 1 semester Use AutoCAD and participate in client meetings Supervisor approves design by end of semester Example 2: Develop (concept, web, and print materials) an advertising campaign for a product in 1 semester Work with marketing on developing concept, use guidelines to create one web ad and one print ad Organization begins pitching designs to client by end of semester Example 3: Use a particular programming language to develop an HR database in 1 semester Meet with HR to get list of pertinent information to include in database, test with employees from 1975 Database performs 95% of HR department testing by end of semester Examples

8. Fill out the Learning Agreement

9. Evaluations Your employer will fill out 2 evaluations: one midway through the semester and one at the end You will fill out one evaluation at the end of your experience What‘s the purpose of these evaluations?

10. Harassment and discrimination What is harassment? What do you do if you experience harassment? Any behavior which improperly singles out, stigmatizes, or victimizes an employee or student because of race, sex, religion, national origin, age, or handicap Immediately contact someone at NYIT Report the incident to someone at your internship site Document the incident: dates, times, comments

11. What will NYIT do? Career Services needs to know so that we can make sure no other intern experiences this and asses the worksite If you are found responsible for harassment or discrimination you will: Be dismissed from the program Meet with the Dean of Career Services See NYIT’s harassment and discrimination policy in the Internship Guide

12. Safety

13. Safety You trip in the parking lot walking to your internship company. Who is responsible for covering your medical bills? You NYIT Internship company

14. Safety You are replacing the toner cartridge in your office’s copier. You drop it and it explodes. You inhale some of the toner and must seek medical attention. Who is responsible? You NYIT Internship company Company that manufactured the toner cartridge

15. Ethics

16. Ethics W hat is the definition of ethics?

17. Ethics defined Ethics describes your set of moral values, duties, and obligations that guide your decisions and actions. If you behave unethically on the job, you could face disciplinary action or even dismissal from your position. Refer to your ethical conduct agreement Your professional association may have additional ethical guidelines

18. What are some ethical mistakes you can think of?

19. Seven ethical mistakes to avoid Misrepresenting the facts about your job activities or those of a co-worker. Divulging personal or confidential information to co-workers, customers, competitors, or the general public. Permitting, or failing to report, violations of any federal, state or local laws or regulations. Protecting unethical co-workers from corrective discipline. Condoning or failing to report the theft or misuse of company property. Covering up on-the-job accidents and failing to report health and safety hazards. Passing on co-workers’ ideas as your own.

20. Professionalism and Work Ethic

21. What percentage of internships turn into permanent job offers?* 25% 50% 70% 85% *According to the NACE Employer Survey, Winter 2007

22. Professionalism and work ethic Role-playing - 2 volunteers for each scenario

23. Scenario 1 As the intern, you are assigned a project and you don’t know how to start it. What do you do? As the supervisor, how do you respond?

24. Scenario 2 As the supervisor, you notice your intern on Facebook and sending/receiving text messages. What do you say? As the intern, how do you respond to your supervisor?

25. Scenario 3 As the colleague, go to the intern’s cubicle to give the intern the latest dirt on Gary, another colleague. As the intern, how do you respond to this?

26. Wrap Up

27. Making the most of your internship Go the extra mile Be productive Be dependable Tell the truth, keep promises Have a good attitude Develop good interpersonal skills Take responsible for yourself Find a mentor Talk with people at all levels – see informational interviewing in Career Services Internship Guide Come to another workshop to learn more!

28. What’s next? Evaluation procedures Mid and end of semester employer evaluations Final evaluation of program Reflection procedures At completion of your evaluation you will sign up for a group reflection (1 hour) Get your certificate of completion!

29. Next steps Have a great internship! Remember your learning agreement Look out for final evaluation Keep in touch with Career Services Amy Bravo 212-261-1538 [email_address] Adrienne McNally 516-686-7527 [email_address]