Texas Wesleyan University

1201 Wesleyan Street

Fort Worth, Texas 76105

(817) 531-4264

INTERNSHIP SPONSOR APPLICATION FOR PLACEMENT,

AGREEMENT and LEARNING GUIDE

(To be completed for each student intern)

This agreement forms the basis of understanding between Texas Wesleyan University and

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Mailing Address ____________________________________________________________________Phone____________

Student _____________________________________________ Major ____________________

1. PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION

The Internship Program contributes to the enrichment of the educational process and brings about a stronger relationship between the efforts of students and the occupational needs of the internship sponsor. This program also provides an opportunity for students to become involved in early career exploration.

2. TEXAS WESLEYAN RESPONSIBILITIES

a) Appointing a faculty coordinator to serve as liaison with the internship sponsor on matters relating to the Internship Program, including the following:

b) Working with internship sponsors to develop positions that meet the sponsor's staffing needs, as well as the personal, educational and professional needs of interns.

c) Identifying and recommending potential interns who meet all qualifications for participation and who can benefit from this type of educational program.

d) Maintaining an effective internship program through review of internship assignments and evaluation of interns' performances of the assignments.

3. INTERNSHIP SPONSOR RESPONSIBILITIES

a) Appointing an individual to serve as liason with Texas Wesleyan University on matters pertaining to this program.

b) Providing interns with work experiences that contribute to an understanding of and expertise in a major field of study.

c) Providing positions in areas commensurate with students' academic program and career interests.

d) Providing Texas Wesleyan Office of Guidance and Career Development with descriptions of internship opportunities.

e) Providing on-site supervisors who are available to the interns and knowledgeable about their role as interns.

f) Providing accurate, detailed feedback on the interns' performance on the job, including suggestions for improving or enhancing their performance.

As a representative of the participating agency/company/organization, I approve the terms of this agreement and pledge our support in fulfilling the agreement.

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(Date) _______________ (Name of Internship Supervisor)_________________________________

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Agreement/Learning Guide continued

Please answer the following three items.Be sure to keep a copy for your files, and review the material with the student intern at the beginning of the work assignment.

1. Duties and responsibilities of work assignments:  (Three different areas of work experience are required.)

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2. General objectives of assignments:

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3. Specific requirements of this student:

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Please return this form to student's Faculty Coordinator:

Dr. Sara Horsfall, Sociology

Texas Wesleyan University

1201 Wesleyan

Fort Worth, Texas 76105

Phone (817) 531-4264