THE BIGGER PICTURE: ENHANCING INTERNSHIPS FOR STUDENTS AND INSTITUTIONS

Dr. Gilbert Brown, Dr. Deborah Garrett, Michelle Ciesielski, Robin Hamilton, Brett McKnight, Lydia Pendleton, and Benjamin Wentworth

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Objectives •  Evolution of ASU-Beebe Internship Program •  Utilize student development theories in creation of

internship programs.

o  Astin’s IEO Model o  Baxter-Magolda’s Self Authorship

•  Understand the process needed for all participants o  Students o  Program Coordinators o  Site Supervisors

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Humble Beginnings

2011 Becky Warren

2012 Joey Battelline

2013 Expanded to include six interns

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Astin’s Model

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Predispositions

Predispostions

Student's for career

Prior Experiences

Expectations of the

program

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Learning Environments Professional Conferences

Praticums

GA Position

Faculty and Peer Infllunces

Academic Classes

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Outcomes

Pathway toward Self-Authorship

Epistemology

Intrapersonal Interpersonal

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Michelle’s Inputs

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Robin’s Inputs

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Lydia’s Inputs

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Brett’s Inputs

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Ben’s Inputs

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Environment ASU-Beebe ●  Two-year college ●  Part of ASU system ●  Main campus in Beebe ●  Other campuses in Heber

Springs, Searcy, Little Rock Air Force Base

●  Only community college with residence halls in Arkansas

●  Provides unique programs The multiversity setting allowed

learning and professional development in various settings and

departments.

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Environment Exposed to Student Services at ASU-Beebe: •  Enrollment Services: Admissions & Financial Aid •  Student Life: Residence Halls, Dining, Student Center,

Student Activities/Leadership/Organizations, & Orientation •  Student Success: Advising, Counseling, Testing,

Disability Services, Career Services, & Transfer Assistance

•  TRiO, Student Services and Upward Bound •  University Police

Additionally the internship provided: ●  Weekly seminars ●  Collaborative efforts between academic and

student affairs ●  Opportunities to see higher education within a

system, state, and legislative setting ●  Opportunity to teach classes

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Outputs Ben ●  CAS standards ●  Created a proposal for a SGA model ●  Teaching experience (Urban Anthropology)

Brett ●  Redesigned degree plans into a more

“student friendly” format for ASU-Heber Springs

●  Opportunity to wear “many hats” (i.e. Admissions, Advising, Financial Aid)

Lydia ●  Upward Bound (Tutor & Mentor) ●  Created a proposal for a SGA model ●  Teaching experience (Job Skills, Computer

Fundamentals)

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Outputs Continued... Michelle ●  ADA accessible student handbook ●  Bibliography for faculty/staff leadership program ●  Teaching experience (City Government)

Lana ●  Academic Advising experience ●  Guidelines for student organizations and awards ●  Teaching experience (Composition and Literature)

Robin ●  Collaborated with Hall Director to create a Hall

Director Housing manual ●  Default management proposal for the Office of

Financial Aid ●  Teaching experience (College Seminar)

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The Process: Everyone Can Play A Role

Students 1.  What do you need and want? 2.  Communicate. 3.  Remain open.

Program Coordinators/Faculty 1.  Partner to establish objectives and outcomes 2.  Create opportunities for reflection 3.  Utilize technology 4.  Keep in touch with site supervisor. 5.  If possible, visit the students and supervisor on site.

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The Process: Everyone Can Play A Role

Institutions/Site Supervisors 1.  Develop a calendar 2.  Provide materials about the host institution. 3.  Allow interns to be responsible for a project. 4.  Speak with the interns during the application process about your institution and community. 5.  Provide financial incentives/assistance (housing, meals, stipends). 6.  Provide office space, office supplies, access to wireless network, transportation, etc. 7.  Serve as employment reference and mentor.

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Takeaways and Reflections

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Beginning Your Pathway • Baxter-Magolda’s Theory of Self-Authorship • ACPA/NASPA Competencies

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