Internship Syllabus

The content of the internship experience should be to focus on a specific area of operation rather than that of an overall orientation to the agency

C. none of the above

A letter of acceptance for the professional field experience should be submitted to the University by the agency supervisor and accepted by the UCMISM before the experience can formally begin

true

Agencies desiring to provide an internship opportunity must be approved by the UCM Sport Management Internship Coordinator prior to intern placement and must submit a Memo of Understanding that is determined acceptable by the UCMSMIC.

true

Ideally, the internship experience is fill-time, therefore moonlighting is discouraged.

true

The agency has the right to discontinue the internship at the point where the intern fails to fulfill his/her obligations as if the intern were an employee

true

The internship will last a minimum of ___ weeks in duration

ten

4 key components to the Memo of Understanding

timeframe, professional objectives, detailed itinerary, special project

To qualify for the internship, a student must have a __

2.00 cumulative GPA

The internship requires a minimum of ___ hours on site.

400

A special project is expected of all interns. What is the special project as defined in the internship manual?

a specific project that the internship is in charge of and can take full responsibility over that will help develop skills and experience

What is a responsibility of the site supervisor?

accept and present the student as a co-worker and in a manner to insure his/her professional status

The intern should be viewed as a

contributer-learner

Orientating the intern is desirable but not required

fals

A special project is an option that is recommended for interns

false

Agencies are obligated to provide financial compensation to interns

false

Being well groomed and appropriately dressed for all assignments means the student should wear a suit at all times while at the agency

false

Clinically based internships are acceptable

false

Interns must have only one supervisor and supervisors must not have more than three interns to supervise per semester

false

Th direct supervision of the intern must be considered as a part of the job description of the supervisor

false

The agency supervisor should hold periodic conferences with the student and these should occur at least once a week

false

The final grade of the intern is determined by the Site Supervisor

false

The internship is required to be full-time

false

Utilizing your previous/current employment responsibilities are acceptable

false

The student is supposed to complete four types of reports during the internship. What are they and when are they due?

form a: intern's initial report -> due within two weeks after the orientation form b: interns midterm progress report -> due within two weeks of the midway point form c: intern's final report -> due at the end of the internship form d: special project -> due at or before the end of the internship

The site supervisor is required to submit two reports. What are they and when are they due?

form e: intern evaluation -> one at the halfway point and one at the end of the internship

Which of the following is an inappropriate action of the University in the placement of the student intern?

place the student in an agency that may have a high national profile regardless of the adequacy of the supervisory staff

The intern must prepare and submit internship objectives

prior to beginning the internship

The direct supervision of the intern is the agency's responsibility in accordance with a plan jointly developed by the agency and the intern (and approved by the UCMSFMIC) describing the duties and responsibilities of the intern

true

The intern must assist in the preparation of a comprehensive set of behavioral objectives other information relevant to the formation of a Memo of Understanding by the agency/intern

true

The intern will consult with the agency supervisor with regularity and as necessary

true

The professional liability coverage of the UCM does not cover the SMP

true

What could be considered inappropriate behavior on behalf of the student while serving the internship at the agency?

using discretion when criticizing the agency's philosophy, leadership methods, and programs