Practicum Learning Agreement

The Practicum Learning Agreement is a mutual understanding among the student, the practicum Site Supervisor and the University (the Faculty Supervisor). The purpose of this agreement is to allow the student to establish, in conjunction with the supervisor, prior to the start of the practicum, a plan for the duration of the practicum experience.

The goal of practicum is to enhance the learning experience. This document provides a basis for students to discuss with supervisors the opportunities for learning that an organization can provide. The Learning Agreement assists the student in making a meaningful contribution to the organization, as well as to set goals to continue professional growth and development. The University reserves the right to approve or reject practicum sites and Practicum Learning Agreements.

This document is not inflexible. It is written with the understanding that all practicum organizations are subject to market forces that may result in increased responsibility, new goals and altered objectives for the student that may not have been discussed when the contract was originally written. The agreement can be rewritten or amended to account for any major changes in the practicum site and their impact on the student. The Learning Agreement is an important tool for both the supervisor and the student to use as a "progress check" throughout the practicum experience. Each new change is subject to the approval of the University.

We encourage the use of this document as an evaluation and assessment tool and hope that it will prove useful to the supervisor and student alike. Supervisors and students who need help or information should contact our Practicum Coordinator at (503) 838-8805 or by Fax at (503) 838-8618.

APPROVAL

This Learning Agreement for______has been read and approved by (please sign the appropriate line):
Date
Practicum Site Supervisor
Date
Practicum Faculty Supervisor
Date
Student Intern


Practicum Learning Agreement

LAST NAME: / FIRST NAME:
Campus Address:
Street:
City: / State: / Zip: / Telephone:
Home Address:
Street:
City: / State: / Zip: / Telephone:
Address while on Internship:
Street:
City: / State: / Zip: / Telephone:
Fax: / Email:
Internship Organization:
Street:
City: / State: / Zip: / Telephone:
Fax:
Name of Supervisor: / Title:
Supervisor E-mail address:
Start Date: / Finish Date:

The Practicum

Please complete the following information regarding your selected practicum site.

DESCRIPTION:

Describe the organization for which you will be working: i.e. - what functions does it perform? How many people does it employ? Does it contain different departments to which you will be exposed?

Describe your role within the organization - duties, projects, and people you will interact with.

SUPERVISION:

Describe in as much detail as possible the supervision provided. Who is responsible for assigning your duties and writing up the evaluation of your on-site performance? What kind of instruction, assistance, consultation, etc. will you receive, and from whom?

EVALUATION:

How will your internship performance be evaluated? Who will be asked for input? How often will you be given feedback and in what way - Verbal? Written? Weekly? Monthly? At the end of each project?

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Name:Date: Learning Objectives

YOU MUST DETERMINE FOUR TO SIX GOALS FOR YOUR INTERNSHIP.
AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW FOR EACH GOAL.
USE A SEPARATE SHEET FOR EACH GOAL ESTABLISHED.
MAKE COPIES OF THIS SHEET AS NESCESSARY.

No.ofgoals.

  • What do I want to accomplish? (Clearly state your goal in objectively measurable terms.)
  • What do I need to do to accomplish it? (Identify the component activities and accomplishments you will undertake in pursuit of your goal.)
  • What resources will help me? (Identify the people, materials, information, etc. you will need in order to reach your goal.)
  • How will I know if I accomplish it? (identify methods that can be used to measure your accomplishments at the end of the Internship)

*Use separate sheet for each goal established

Name:Date:

Learninq Objectives

No. 1of 4goals.

  • What do I want to accomplish? (Clearly state your goal in objectively measurable terms.)

To be able to differentiate among the kinds of activities that go on within all work areas/departments that make up the corporate headquarters operations of my company.

  • What do I need to do to accomplish it? (Identify the component activities and accomplishments you will undertake in pursuit of your goal.)
  • I will spend 25% of the time on my internship rotating through a variety of headquarters departments to get a sense of how they operate and how their goals complement each other.
  • / will need to establish a good working relationship with the Human Resource Department to coordinate assignments outside my normal internship department.
  • What resources will help me? (Identify the people, materials, information, etc. you will need in order to reach your goal.)
  • My supervisor - To release me from daily routine.
  • Human Resource Director - To coordinate my rotating assignments.
  • Various area managers - To provide training and information about their areas.
  • My co-workers - To understand the role of intern.
  • Organization chart - To illustrate various work groups and how they relate.
  • How will I know if I accomplish it? (Identify methods that can be used to measure your accomplishments at the end of the Internship.)
  • I will be able to describe in detail each and every function performed at headquarters.
  • / will be able to identify the skills and personal traits that `it" each role.
  • / will be able to distinguish which areas would provide me with the greatest prospects for a

rewarding career.

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*Use separate sheet for each goal established

Name:Date:

Learninq Objectives

No. 2of 4goals.

  • What do I want to accomplish? (clearly state your goal in objectively measurable terms)
  • To learn how to compare the returns of alternative stock investments using Excel or another spreadsheet application.

What do I need to do to accomplish it? (identify the component activities and accomplishments you will

undertake in pursuit of your goal.)

  • Learn what data to collect.
  • Identify where to find the data needed.
  • Learn how to use spreadsheet analysis.
  • What resources will help me? (Identify the people, materials, information, etc. you will need in order to reach your goal.)
  • My Supervisor - To provide guidance.
  • Access to a computer with Excel installed.
  • Projects and assignments that call on me to do investment analysis and/or use spreadsheets.
  • How will I know if I accomplish it? (Identify methods that can be used to measure your accomplishments

at the end of the Internship.)

  • I will be able on my own to create spreadsheets ranking the relative performance of stock investments over a specific period of time.

'Use separate sheet for each goal established