EMPLOYER FORM for a SDSU Economics Internship
INTERN'S NAME:
1)The above student has applied for an internship through the SDSU Economics Department. The internship has been approved, and the student has registered for credit.
2)Please complete this form and attach the internship plan (see Site Supervisor Handbook) and return it to return the: Internship Coordinator, Economics Department; Box 504, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57007-0895.
3)Retain two copies of this form, one for your records and one for the intern.
4)Please return this form within the first two weeks of the onset of the internship.
Name of the Employer:Name and Title of Site Supervisor:
Mailing Address of the firm:Supervisor's Address (if different):
Phone: Phone:
Fax: Fax:
Email Address:
Starting Date of Internship: Ending date of Internship:
Is this a paid internship?If so, what is the rate?
Title of Internship position, if any:
Please give the general Job Description of the Internship Position and the primary duties of the intern:
Please attach the internship plan (please refer to the Site Supervisor Handbook for preparation). This plan should identify:
(1) the goals (objectives) to be achieved during the internship period,
(2) the major steps required to attain these goals,
(3) the person or persons responsible for implementing each step, and
(4) the schedule or timing of each required step.
The Employer agrees to Internship Requirements and Employer Responsibilities as stated in the Site Supervisor's Handbook and reproduced below. The Employer also understands that the intern assumes any liability for his or her actions and potential risks to him or herself by accepting this position, that SDSU does not assume liability for any injury or damages sustained by the student, and that there is no coverage by the university's insurance policies for any damages sustained by the internship site as a result of the intern's conduct.
Site Supervisor Signature Date
Thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance with this internship is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns regarding the internship, the intern and/or the internship program, please contact the Internship Coordinator (). (605-688-4141) Fax (605-688-6386).
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Internship Requirements
- The internship experience must be applicable to the Economics, Business, Accounting, Agricultural Business, or Agricultural Economics fields of study.
- The experience must be a professionally conducted internship. There must be an academic, intellectual activity associated with the internship.
Student Responsibilities
- The Intern must complete the STUDENT APPLICATION FORM for a SDSU Economics Internship and have it approved prior to enrolling in ECON 494, AGEC 494, ACCT 494, or ENTR 494.
- The Intern must present the employer with the EMPLOYER FORM for a SDSU Economics Internship to be completed and returned to the Internship Coordinator within the first two weeks of the internship. It is important that the student retains a copy of this form and uses it as a reference in completing the biweekly memos and the final paper.
- The Intern must be enrolled in an Internship course (494) while performing the internship.
- The Intern must submit biweekly progress memos to the Internship Coordinator every two weeks (by mail or fax).
- The Intern must submit a final paper at the conclusion of the internship experience.
- The Intern must be willing to work hard and complete the duties, goals and objectives established at the beginning of the internship.
- The Intern must conduct him or herself in a professional manner and must act ethically and responsibly in accordance with the standard set forth by the employer.
Employer Responsibilities
- The Employer must make the student aware of any potential risks inherent to working at the internship site.
- The Site Supervisor must establish an INTERNSHIP PLAN as part of the EMPLOYER FORM for a SDSU Economics Internship. This must be completed and returned to the Internship Coordinator no later than two weeks following the start of the internship period.
- The Site Supervisor is required to complete the SITE SUPERVISOR EVALUATION OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE. The Site Supervisor is encouraged to review this with the student as part of exit interview/evaluation.
- The Intern must be provided with employment during the internship period as long as the employment criteria are being met.
- The Intern must be provided with the opportunity to become an integral part of the daily activities of the company.
- The Site Supervisor must notify the Internship Coordinator if the student's performance presents any problems in the completion of the internship plan and/or the effectiveness of the firm's goals and objectives.
- The Site Supervisor must be willing to guide and assist the intern in the successful completion of the internship plan. The review of the biweekly progress memos is an encouraged part of this process.
- The employer must make the Intern aware of the professional and ethical standards regarding their position in the company.
SITE SUPERVISOR EVALUATION OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE
Name of the Student:
Name of the Employer:Name and Title of Site Supervisor:
Mailing Address of the firm:Supervisor's Address (if different):
Phone: Phone:
Email Address:
This evaluation is designed to evaluate the intern's on-the-job performance.
PRIVATE Performance Rating Scale:1. Outstanding: performance greatly exceeded expectations
2. Very Good: performance generally exceeded expectations
3. Good: performance generally met expectations
4. Poor: performance generally did NOT meet expectations
5. Very Poor: performance fell far below expectations
NAInsufficient Information to evaluate
CRITERIA / RATING
Professional Performance / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / NA
1. Was enthusiastic and positive toward job
2. Understood and followed instructions
3. Completed tasks promptly and accurately
4. Learned systems and procedures quickly and accurately
5. Responded positively to criticism or suggestions
6. Conformed to company policy: dress code; working hrs; professional; etc.
7. Was able to recognize problems
8. Effectively evaluated alternatives and made sound decisions
9. Was flexible and able to adapt
10. Was innovative and resourceful in meeting objectives
11. Showed initiative and sought additional responsibilities
12. Was able to prioritize tasks and effectively manage time
13. Followed up and monitored own performance
14. Was able to develop effective relationships with co-workers
15. Was able to develop effective relationships with customers
16. Was able to effectively communicate orally and in written form
17. Was an effective listener
18. Was patient when situations warranted
19. Was assertive when situations warranted
20. OVERALL RATING OF STUDENT'S PERFORMANCE
Qualitative Comments:
1.Were the objectives outlined in the Internship Plan met to your satisfaction? Why or why not?
2.Considering the student's performance during the internship period,
(a) Describe any strengths regarding a career in your field, and
(b) Describe any weaknesses.
3.List ways in which the intern exhibited professional growth and development during the internship period.
4.What are your suggestions to improve the internship process?
Signature of the Site Supervisor Date