The document summarizes an internship information session presented by Dr. Michael Shuman, the Internship Director for the Department of English. It provides details about Dr. Shuman's background, the history and structure of the internship program, benefits for students and sponsors, qualifications and requirements, the application and placement process, program expectations, and examples of student e-portfolios. The internship program has placed over 270 interns with 106 sponsors since 2010 and has helped many students secure full-time employment after graduation.
This document outlines plans for an orientation challenge at MAVA 205. It discusses dreams and gripes with the current orientation process and defines end goals of an e-booklet, one-day orientation, and pre-registration manual. Potential measures of success and constraints are listed. The brief mentions moving orientation online using technology. Sources of inspiration discussed include students, experts, and analogous settings. Several research participants are proposed, including mentors, new students, and orientation office managers. Questions for interviews and observations are outlined. The document also describes an experiment conducting an orienteering activity at Topkapi Palace to understand wayfinding challenges. Findings from the experiment note that a map could reduce orientation time. Overall, the document is planning
Angels Against Abuse, Inc. is a nonprofit organization located in St. Petersburg, Florida that works to build awareness of child abuse and provide support to abused and neglected children. The organization has 5 staff members, 90 members, and 25 active volunteers. It has been operating for 2 years and has 501(c)3 status. Angels Against Abuse runs various volunteer and outreach programs to help children as well as advocacy and fundraising efforts. Their goal is to educate the community about child abuse and provide monetary and volunteer support to children removed from abusive situations.
The volunteer worked at a hospital performing various administrative and patient care tasks such as filing papers, wheeling patients, scanning documents, making beds, assembling patient charts, taking blood samples, answering questions, and delivering food. The most memorable moment was providing company and support to an elderly patient who was scared and alone during surgery, as they bonded by sharing their dreams and life experiences. Overall, the experience volunteering at the hospital was astounding and taught the volunteer how to handle different situations while helping people.
Patricia Izbicki is a 17-year-old high school senior who volunteers at several local organizations to attain volunteer hours. She spent nine hours at the Northwest Florida Zoo helping with yard work and learning about animals. She also volunteered at the Humane Society of Pensacola walking and treating dogs. Additionally, she assisted in transporting patients, filing paperwork, and aiding physical therapists at West Florida Hospital. She encourages others to contact local hospitals, shelters, or zoos to get involved in volunteering.
Cleveland Clinic Florida was named one of the top 100 hospitals in the US. It has over 100 physicians across 40 specialties and a 150-bed hospital. The clinic prepares thousands of IVs each week from powdered drug vials and mini-bags in a clean room to administer antibiotics and fluids to postoperative patients to prevent infections.
The document summarizes an internship information session presented by Dr. Michael Shuman, the Internship Director for the Department of English at an unnamed university. It provides an overview of Dr. Shuman's professional background, details of the internship program including its history, participating companies, application process, requirements, and student benefits and testimonials. The internship program places English students with local businesses and organizations, has been running since 2010, and has facilitated over 200 internships.
This document provides information about the Department of English internship program at USF. It discusses the program director's background, history of the program since 2010, qualifications for students, application process, placement process, program requirements, examples of student portfolios, and success of graduates finding jobs. Over 150 interns have been placed with over 60 sponsor companies and organizations across various industries.
This document summarizes an internship information session presented by Dr. Michael Shuman, the Internship Director for the Department of English at USF. It provides an overview of the internship program including its history, benefits for students and sponsors, application process, placement process, program requirements, examples of student portfolios, and success stories of interns obtaining full-time jobs. The internship program started in 2010 and has placed over 190 interns across a wide range of industries including technology, law, education, non-profits, and more.
This document outlines plans for an orientation challenge at MAVA 205. It discusses dreams and gripes with the current orientation process and defines end goals of an e-booklet, one-day orientation, and pre-registration manual. Potential measures of success and constraints are listed. The brief mentions moving orientation online using technology. Sources of inspiration discussed include students, experts, and analogous settings. Several research participants are proposed, including mentors, new students, and orientation office managers. Questions for interviews and observations are outlined. The document also describes an experiment conducting an orienteering activity at Topkapi Palace to understand wayfinding challenges. Findings from the experiment note that a map could reduce orientation time. Overall, the document is planning
Angels Against Abuse, Inc. is a nonprofit organization located in St. Petersburg, Florida that works to build awareness of child abuse and provide support to abused and neglected children. The organization has 5 staff members, 90 members, and 25 active volunteers. It has been operating for 2 years and has 501(c)3 status. Angels Against Abuse runs various volunteer and outreach programs to help children as well as advocacy and fundraising efforts. Their goal is to educate the community about child abuse and provide monetary and volunteer support to children removed from abusive situations.
The volunteer worked at a hospital performing various administrative and patient care tasks such as filing papers, wheeling patients, scanning documents, making beds, assembling patient charts, taking blood samples, answering questions, and delivering food. The most memorable moment was providing company and support to an elderly patient who was scared and alone during surgery, as they bonded by sharing their dreams and life experiences. Overall, the experience volunteering at the hospital was astounding and taught the volunteer how to handle different situations while helping people.
Patricia Izbicki is a 17-year-old high school senior who volunteers at several local organizations to attain volunteer hours. She spent nine hours at the Northwest Florida Zoo helping with yard work and learning about animals. She also volunteered at the Humane Society of Pensacola walking and treating dogs. Additionally, she assisted in transporting patients, filing paperwork, and aiding physical therapists at West Florida Hospital. She encourages others to contact local hospitals, shelters, or zoos to get involved in volunteering.
Cleveland Clinic Florida was named one of the top 100 hospitals in the US. It has over 100 physicians across 40 specialties and a 150-bed hospital. The clinic prepares thousands of IVs each week from powdered drug vials and mini-bags in a clean room to administer antibiotics and fluids to postoperative patients to prevent infections.
The document summarizes an internship information session presented by Dr. Michael Shuman, the Internship Director for the Department of English at an unnamed university. It provides an overview of Dr. Shuman's professional background, details of the internship program including its history, participating companies, application process, requirements, and student benefits and testimonials. The internship program places English students with local businesses and organizations, has been running since 2010, and has facilitated over 200 internships.
This document provides information about the Department of English internship program at USF. It discusses the program director's background, history of the program since 2010, qualifications for students, application process, placement process, program requirements, examples of student portfolios, and success of graduates finding jobs. Over 150 interns have been placed with over 60 sponsor companies and organizations across various industries.
This document summarizes an internship information session presented by Dr. Michael Shuman, the Internship Director for the Department of English at USF. It provides an overview of the internship program including its history, benefits for students and sponsors, application process, placement process, program requirements, examples of student portfolios, and success stories of interns obtaining full-time jobs. The internship program started in 2010 and has placed over 190 interns across a wide range of industries including technology, law, education, non-profits, and more.
Here are the top 10 prioritized good experiences from the example provided:
1. Inventing a Study Abroad Experience
2. Business Management Group Project
3. Annual Backpacking Trip
4. Helped Plan Friend's Wedding
5. SAE Formula Competition
6. Volunteered at Animal Shelter
7. Organized Fundraiser for Charity
8. Tutored Peers in Math Class
9. Planned High School Reunion
10. Learned to Sail and Raced in Regatta
This document outlines the schedule and learning objectives for a five-week career planning seminar. The seminar covers topics such as correlating majors to careers, experiential learning opportunities, using social media for career research and networking, resume writing, interview strategies, and professionalism. Students will learn self-assessment tools, how to conduct informational interviews and build social media profiles, and will develop a personal career action plan. Completing all sessions earns students a merit point and padfolio. The seminar aims to help students understand themselves and their career options through interactive exercises and assessments.
Finding a Teaching Job in BC Public Schools and First Nations Schools | SFU E...Andrew Jang
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Au Psy492 E Portfolio Template For Slide Share[1]saradavenport
Sara Davenport is seeking admission to a graduate social work program to focus on mental health services for the elderly. She has 20 years of experience in senior management and marketing but recently shifted careers to become director of a holistic health practice. Her portfolio highlights her education and experience in psychology as well as her commitment to serving others and lifelong learning.
Workshop on early career planning for secondary school studentsZAINI ABDUL WAHAB
This document outlines an individual's career journey from 1997 to present. It begins with their current role as the Director/Principal Consultant of Connecsys Sdn Bhd since 2012. Prior to this, from 2004-2012 they held several roles related to energy efficiency at government organizations. From 1997-2004 they worked as an energy efficiency consultant for consulting firms. The document provides details on qualifications, training, and experiences in areas such as energy management, policy studies, and capacity building programs. It also lists involvement in various media outlets, workshops, and conferences as a speaker and expert in the energy efficiency field.
This document summarizes a presentation given by the Office of Career Services at St. Edward's University to parents. It introduces the career services staff and resources available to students, including career counseling, assessments, job search assistance, and more. It explains that the career planning process is ongoing and should begin in a student's freshman year. Students are encouraged to gain career-related experience through internships and activities to develop a competitive resume for future jobs or graduate school.
This document summarizes Mary Ann Pearson's phenomenological study on mentoring the millennial generation. She interviewed 25 college students involved in student publications. Key findings included that students learned best through experiential learning like participating in mentoring relationships. Students appreciated mentors who allowed them to network and learn. After the study, Pearson created a formal mentoring program for her university's student publications pairing senior editors with underclassmen. She later expanded mentoring to an online master's program using blogs, social media and video conferencing.
Joleen Huertas is working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Argosy University Online. She has worked in various secretarial and home care jobs. Her goal is to work with middle and high school students to help them deal with issues like peer pressure and identity. She believes her life experiences, empathy, and caring nature would help her be an effective counselor.
There seems to be an endless stream of things to do and not enough
time to do it. The pressures to succeed and compete for opportunities
are greater than ever. No worthy accomplishment is realized without
sacrifice. Take this time to work on your plan. Students can talk to
mentors about their specific needs. Or you may need to build or revise
your resume. In this session, you can get advice about graduate school
or talk to someone about academic challenges. Take advantage of the
opportunity to leave the conference with a solid plan for achieving your
goals and a few key things checked off of your list.
At the end of this seminar, college students will be able to:
a. Talk to potential mentors or coaches
b. Work on resume building strategies
c. A ccess support for navigating academic pressures, schedules, and
choices
d. E xplore plans and “to do” items for the graduate school application
process
e. Share personal school and career game plan
Creating Career Success: A Flexible Plan for the World of WorkCengage Learning
This document describes a career development textbook that takes a flexible and self-directed approach to helping students create career success. The textbook uses integrated assessments, real-world examples, and strategic planning tools to guide students through self-assessment, career exploration, and professional marketing. It addresses the needs of today's global and changing job market. Additional resources include an online instructor site, PowerPoint slides, career portfolio tools, and options for a customized version of the textbook.
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2015 ASE Orientation for Students - online versionJulia Soto
This summary provides an overview of the 2015 ASE Student Orientation agenda:
1) The orientation agenda covers an overview of the ASE program, participant and mentor expectations, how interns can make the most of their internship, and activities focused on goal setting and problem solving.
2) Key events that interns are expected to participate in are the Midsummer Conference and Symposium, which provide opportunities for hands-on learning, presentations, and networking.
3) The orientation materials outline the support system available to interns, including their mentor, teacher monitor, ASE staff, and parents/guardians, and how to approach challenges like illness, scheduling issues, or injuries.
CareerCycles Narrative Method of Practice - Training IntroMark Franklin
1. The document describes training opportunities in the CareerCycles narrative method of career counseling and coaching.
2. It provides an overview of the CareerCycles framework, which uses narrative and positive psychology approaches. CareerCycles has helped over 4,000 clients and trained over 400 professionals.
3. The training teaches professionals how to use CareerCycles tools like the Online Storyteller and Who You Are Matters game to help clients clarify their careers and lives through narrative assessment and developing a career statement.
The document discusses the importance of employability in higher education. It provides definitions of employability from various sources and perspectives. It also outlines the steps Birmingham City University (BCU) is taking to embed employability in the student experience, including making employability skills explicit in degree programs, providing work-related experiences for all students, and supporting staff development through programs like the Master of Education.
The newsletter provides information on upcoming academic dates, registration details, tutoring resources, LGBTQ events, and profiles a student who has achieved academic success with the help of tutoring. It encourages students to use various tutoring services like SMARTHINKING and advises students to check their HuskyMail regularly for important university communications.
Here are the top 10 prioritized good experiences from the example provided:
1. Inventing a Study Abroad Experience
2. Business Management Group Project
3. Annual Backpacking Trip
4. Helped Plan Friend's Wedding
5. SAE Formula Competition
6. Volunteered at Animal Shelter
7. Organized Fundraiser for Charity
8. Tutored Peers in Math Class
9. Planned High School Reunion
10. Learned to Sail and Raced in Regatta
This document outlines the schedule and learning objectives for a five-week career planning seminar. The seminar covers topics such as correlating majors to careers, experiential learning opportunities, using social media for career research and networking, resume writing, interview strategies, and professionalism. Students will learn self-assessment tools, how to conduct informational interviews and build social media profiles, and will develop a personal career action plan. Completing all sessions earns students a merit point and padfolio. The seminar aims to help students understand themselves and their career options through interactive exercises and assessments.
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Guidance for mentors and supervisors for Saturday Academy's high school internship program (ASE). Including how the program works, what we expect, and tips for helping your student be successful during an eight-week internship.
Au Psy492 E Portfolio Template For Slide Share[1]saradavenport
Sara Davenport is seeking admission to a graduate social work program to focus on mental health services for the elderly. She has 20 years of experience in senior management and marketing but recently shifted careers to become director of a holistic health practice. Her portfolio highlights her education and experience in psychology as well as her commitment to serving others and lifelong learning.
Workshop on early career planning for secondary school studentsZAINI ABDUL WAHAB
This document outlines an individual's career journey from 1997 to present. It begins with their current role as the Director/Principal Consultant of Connecsys Sdn Bhd since 2012. Prior to this, from 2004-2012 they held several roles related to energy efficiency at government organizations. From 1997-2004 they worked as an energy efficiency consultant for consulting firms. The document provides details on qualifications, training, and experiences in areas such as energy management, policy studies, and capacity building programs. It also lists involvement in various media outlets, workshops, and conferences as a speaker and expert in the energy efficiency field.
This document summarizes a presentation given by the Office of Career Services at St. Edward's University to parents. It introduces the career services staff and resources available to students, including career counseling, assessments, job search assistance, and more. It explains that the career planning process is ongoing and should begin in a student's freshman year. Students are encouraged to gain career-related experience through internships and activities to develop a competitive resume for future jobs or graduate school.
This document summarizes Mary Ann Pearson's phenomenological study on mentoring the millennial generation. She interviewed 25 college students involved in student publications. Key findings included that students learned best through experiential learning like participating in mentoring relationships. Students appreciated mentors who allowed them to network and learn. After the study, Pearson created a formal mentoring program for her university's student publications pairing senior editors with underclassmen. She later expanded mentoring to an online master's program using blogs, social media and video conferencing.
Joleen Huertas is working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Argosy University Online. She has worked in various secretarial and home care jobs. Her goal is to work with middle and high school students to help them deal with issues like peer pressure and identity. She believes her life experiences, empathy, and caring nature would help her be an effective counselor.
There seems to be an endless stream of things to do and not enough
time to do it. The pressures to succeed and compete for opportunities
are greater than ever. No worthy accomplishment is realized without
sacrifice. Take this time to work on your plan. Students can talk to
mentors about their specific needs. Or you may need to build or revise
your resume. In this session, you can get advice about graduate school
or talk to someone about academic challenges. Take advantage of the
opportunity to leave the conference with a solid plan for achieving your
goals and a few key things checked off of your list.
At the end of this seminar, college students will be able to:
a. Talk to potential mentors or coaches
b. Work on resume building strategies
c. A ccess support for navigating academic pressures, schedules, and
choices
d. E xplore plans and “to do” items for the graduate school application
process
e. Share personal school and career game plan
Creating Career Success: A Flexible Plan for the World of WorkCengage Learning
This document describes a career development textbook that takes a flexible and self-directed approach to helping students create career success. The textbook uses integrated assessments, real-world examples, and strategic planning tools to guide students through self-assessment, career exploration, and professional marketing. It addresses the needs of today's global and changing job market. Additional resources include an online instructor site, PowerPoint slides, career portfolio tools, and options for a customized version of the textbook.
"Mapping the Student Lifecycle from Inquiry Through Graduation" [CAHEA Presen...Seelio
This document summarizes a presentation about mapping the student lifecycle from inquiry through graduation. It discusses how the student journey has evolved and strategies for aligning marketing from interest to alumni. It outlines recognizing the stages of inquiry, including top-of-funnel considerations to generate interest and middle-of-funnel engagement. Using portfolios throughout the student experience is highlighted as a tool to impact engagement, retention, career preparation, and graduation. Examples are provided of portfolio assignments and student feedback on their impact.
Breaking the Mold: Identifying and Enhancing Students’ International Experien...CIEE
In this session, we'll challenge the notion that study abroad is an elitist luxury. We'll focus on how it supplies students with competitive global employability. Through a series of interactive methods, study abroad professionals will reflect on the career-enhancing opportunities available in overseas programs and take away effective strategies to help students identify opportunities abroad that meet their professional goals, maximize their experience, and capitalize on new networks and critical skills that help to create an edge as employable candidates in the job market.
2015 ASE Orientation for Students - online versionJulia Soto
This summary provides an overview of the 2015 ASE Student Orientation agenda:
1) The orientation agenda covers an overview of the ASE program, participant and mentor expectations, how interns can make the most of their internship, and activities focused on goal setting and problem solving.
2) Key events that interns are expected to participate in are the Midsummer Conference and Symposium, which provide opportunities for hands-on learning, presentations, and networking.
3) The orientation materials outline the support system available to interns, including their mentor, teacher monitor, ASE staff, and parents/guardians, and how to approach challenges like illness, scheduling issues, or injuries.
CareerCycles Narrative Method of Practice - Training IntroMark Franklin
1. The document describes training opportunities in the CareerCycles narrative method of career counseling and coaching.
2. It provides an overview of the CareerCycles framework, which uses narrative and positive psychology approaches. CareerCycles has helped over 4,000 clients and trained over 400 professionals.
3. The training teaches professionals how to use CareerCycles tools like the Online Storyteller and Who You Are Matters game to help clients clarify their careers and lives through narrative assessment and developing a career statement.
The document discusses the importance of employability in higher education. It provides definitions of employability from various sources and perspectives. It also outlines the steps Birmingham City University (BCU) is taking to embed employability in the student experience, including making employability skills explicit in degree programs, providing work-related experiences for all students, and supporting staff development through programs like the Master of Education.
The newsletter provides information on upcoming academic dates, registration details, tutoring resources, LGBTQ events, and profiles a student who has achieved academic success with the help of tutoring. It encourages students to use various tutoring services like SMARTHINKING and advises students to check their HuskyMail regularly for important university communications.
This presentation includes basic of PCOS their pathology and treatment and also Ayurveda correlation of PCOS and Ayurvedic line of treatment mentioned in classics.
This slide is special for master students (MIBS & MIFB) in UUM. Also useful for readers who are interested in the topic of contemporary Islamic banking.
The simplified electron and muon model, Oscillating Spacetime: The Foundation...RitikBhardwaj56
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How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
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How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
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A review of the growth of the Israel Genealogy Research Association Database Collection for the last 12 months. Our collection is now passed the 3 million mark and still growing. See which archives have contributed the most. See the different types of records we have, and which years have had records added. You can also see what we have for the future.
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it describes the bony anatomy including the femoral head , acetabulum, labrum . also discusses the capsule , ligaments . muscle that act on the hip joint and the range of motion are outlined. factors affecting hip joint stability and weight transmission through the joint are summarized.
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
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How to Build a Module in Odoo 17 Using the Scaffold MethodCeline George
Odoo provides an option for creating a module by using a single line command. By using this command the user can make a whole structure of a module. It is very easy for a beginner to make a module. There is no need to make each file manually. This slide will show how to create a module using the scaffold method.
2. Dr. Michael Shuman, Internship Director
Business/Industry
• 10 years in Newspaper Management
• The Herald-Times, Bloomington IN
• The Herald Mail, Hagerstown MD
• 18 years in Software Development
• Senior Consultant & Support Manager
• Implementation Project Manager
• Over 90 companies: USA, Canada, South America,
South Africa, Panama
3. Dr. Michael Shuman, Internship Director
Academic
• Ph.D. in Literature
• Graduate Certificate in Creative Writing
• Deputy Editor, The Mailer Review
4. Program History
• Started Fall 2010 Semester
– Professional/Technical Writing Requirement
– 270 Interns
– 106 Sponsors
http://english.usf.edu/internships/
5. Program History
• Open to All Students in English
– Spring 2015
• 14 Literature & Creative Writing
• 24 Professional Writing, Rhetoric, & Technology
– Summer 2015
• 5 Literature & Creative Writing
• 12 Professional Writing, Rhetoric, & Technology
– Fall 2015
• 6 Creative Writing
• 3 Literary Studies
• 11 Professional Writing, Rhetoric, & Technology
6. Program History
– Spring 2016
• 14 Creative Writing
• 6 Literary Studies
• 15 Professional Writing, Rhetoric, & Technology
– New Sponsors
• Anthropologie - Fashion & Marketing
• Richter Publishing - Editing
• Device Savers - Technical Documentation
• USF College of Engineering - Book Project
• Florida Medical Clinic - Promotion & Documentation)
• Xylem - Industrial Water Control Monitoring
7. Program Future . . . (At Least for Now)
Summer 2016
Internship Candidates
– 13 Literary Studies & Creative Writing
– 11 Professional Writing, Rhetoric, & Technology
8. Student Benefits
• Course Credit
• Repeat Opportunity for Undergraduates
• Experience working in a professional
environment
• Network with potential employers & professional
contacts
9. Student Benefits
• Gain valuable insight into possible careers
• Enhance your professional portfolio with
authentic projects
10. Graduate & Get That Job
Kristen Battle – Full time, Ruth Eckerd Hall
Lauren (Zane) Hart – Full time, MB2X Web Development
Linda Prior – Full time, Aero Simulation
Angela Baker – Full time, Public Defender’s Office (Julianne Holt)
Danielle Lepo – Full time, West Central FL Fed of Labor
Amanda Cabera – Part time, Hillsborough Education Foundation
Haele McCann – Part time, St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation
Athena Moore – Full time, St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation
Natalie Kass – Part time, My Reviewers/FYC
Elizabeth Patterson – Internship , Hellesey Designs, NYC
Barbara Sbrocco – Full Time, Bisk Education
Alexandra Millett – Full Time, Bisk Education
11. What They Say
Overall, this experience has been unforgettable and life-changing. . . . It goes beyond the academic setting
and places a foot in the door for a potential career.
Timothy Palmer – Strategic Media, Summer 2011
Having this position on my resume really set me apart from my peers while I was searching for the next step
in my career and I would have never guessed that this would be the case.
Camille Darby – Bisk Education, Spring 2013
I am forever grateful for the lessons I’ve learned while completing my internship course at USF, and what I’ve
learned at St. Jude.
Tiana Byers – St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Spring 2013
The experience at Ybor City Museum Society was a very rewarding and engaging experience. I had the
opportunity to learn about grants, grant research, the grant database at the John F. Germany Library in
downtown Tampa.
Joseph Regulski – Ybor City Museum Society, Summer 2013
12. What They Say
It has always been a dream of mine to go on after completing my degree at USF
and become a lawyer. I feel that this experience with the public defender’s
office assured that this is indeed what I want to do.
Chelsea Hughes – Hillsborough County Public Defender’s Office, Fall 2013
I think that USF’s Technical Writing and New Media program is a tremendous
program meant for people who want to enter into the job world with the right
tools, skills, and experience to do so.
Loren McCollom – Bisk Education, Spring 2014
Dr. Shuman and the internship program at USF did a great job of placing me
with a great company, and helped make this semester one of the most
enjoyable and memorable ones I’ve had at USF.
Shawn Ohtani – Creative Loafing, Spring 2014
13. What They Say
I’ve had a very full semester and I’m excited to graduate with having had this internship
opportunity. It was great practice for the parts that involved writing and I can’t wait to
apply my skills to the real world, which pays real money for these sorts of things.
Kiele Nelson – Le Blanc, Spring 2015
I think I got a taste of what the workforce will look like. It gives me a sense of peace and
confidence to know I can be successful in both an academic and work-related setting.
Melanie Rosler – Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, Spring 2015
I am pleased with my internship experience and I am glad that I got the opportunity to
work with such knowledgeable people. I know they will help me in any way that they can
in the future.
Chelsea Rueffer – Office of US Senator Bill Nelson, Spring 2015
14. Sponsor Benefits
• Stay at the Top of the Technology Slope
• Audition New Talent
• Develop Current Employees
• Revise Business Practices
15. Qualifications & Prerequisites
• Undergraduate Student in English
• Final Year of Studies Recommended
• Required for Professional Writing, Rhetoric,
and Technology Undergraduates
16. Skills & Resources
What Do I Need?
• Writing
• Critical Thinking
• Organizational Skills
• Interview Skills
• Time Management
• Web Development & Content Update
• InDesign & Other Desktop Publishing Software
17. Skills & Resources
How Can I Develop?
From Career Services:
• SLS 3308 The Job Search
– Resume, Career Assessment, Social Media,
Interviews, Professional Portfolio
From English Department:
• ENC 3250 Professional Writing
– Resumes, Business Document Format
• ENC 3310 Expository Writing
– Explain, Describe, Give information
18. Application Process
Advice &
Planning
Undergraduate
Sarah Ayers,
Academic Advisor
Dr. Ylce Irizarry,
Undergraduate
Program Director
Dr. Michael
Shuman,
Internship
Coordinator
Graduate
Dr. John Lennon,
Graduate Program
Director
USF Career
Services
My Plan
Employ-a-Bull
19. Application Process
Apply
• Complete Online Application Form & Email to Dr.
Shuman:
http://english.usf.edu/internships/forms/
by mid-term of the semester immediately proceeding
the anticipated semester for your internship
22. Program Requirements
Work Component
Requirements
• Complete all assigned projects and tasks in a
manner consistent with professional employment
• Observe all policies and practices of the
sponsoring organization
• Submit a Weekly Status Report
• Complete and submit Mid-Semester and End-of-
Semester Internship Evaluation Forms
• Demonstrate successful job fulfillment in the
Sponsor Evaluation Forms
24. Program Requirements
Academic
Component
Requirements
• Enrollment in ENC 4940 Internship Class
• Conferences with Dr. Shuman
• Completion of assigned readings related to
internships and the workplace
• Maintenance of a professional portfolio of
documents and media projects completed
during your internship
• Write a final reflective essay
26. e-Portfolio
Robert R. DeBok – Strategic Media
http://debok.myweb.usf.edu/index.html
Janelle Allen – St. James Church
http://janelleallen.carbonmade.com/about
Melissa Filer – Career Services and Internship Program
http://www.mfiler.portfoliobox.me/
Kellie Karbach – Fort Myers Miracle Baseball Team
http://www.apojigo.com/kelliekarbach
Allison Summers – Runway Rep
http://allisonsummers.carbonmade.com/about