Internship and Experiential Learning
Comprehensive Report 2008 – 2009 Academic Year
Compiled by
Executive Summary Jamie Martin, Assistant Director – CareerWorks This is a comprehensive report of internships and other experiential learning, which occurred at Seton Hill University during the 2008‐09 academic year.* This report continues to achieve a higher level of accuracy as a result of the revisions made to the internship registration process and the development of a basic method to track all students completing field experiences. The comprehensive report for the 2007‐08 academic year nearly attained 100% accuracy by incorporating internship and experiential learning registration statistics from all undergraduate and certificate programs. All graduate programs, with the exception of the Physician Assistant program, were also included. Although this showed substantial progress over previous reports, the exclusion of statistics from the PA program caused the 2007‐08 report to be incomplete. The report for 2008‐09 is the first to include data from all programs of study offered at Seton Hill. Internships and other forms of experiential learning are becoming increasingly more popular among Seton Hill students, including those students who are not required to complete an internship prior to graduation. As CareerWorks and faculty continue to work together to promote the numerous benefits of these experiences, students are becoming more concerned with finding an internship that will support their future career endeavors , rather than simply trying to fulfill an academic requirement. Although employers have consistently preferred job candidates with professional experience obtained through internships over those candidates who lacked this experience, it appears that this is becoming more prevalent as a result of the bleak job market. The National Association of Colleges and Employers’ 2009 Student Survey found that 23% of graduates from the Class of 2009, who participated in an internship, obtained employment, where as only 14% of graduates without internship experience obtained a job. With a reduction in graduate hiring by 22% in 2009 and the expectation to hire 7% fewer graduates in 2010, internships are taking on an entirely new significance for students. A total of 668 students registered for internships at Seton Hill University in 2008‐09. Please note the significant increase in internships registered during the fall and spring semesters of the 2008‐09 academic year compared to those of the 2007‐08 academic year. This increase is due to the inclusion of statistics from the Physician Assistant program, which were not included in previous reports. For the sake of appropriate comparison, the graphs on pages 11‐16 were generated using only those statistics contained in previous reports. Future reports will reflect the more inclusive nature of the information collected. This report was compiled by CareerWorks Internship Assistant, Katie Lantz. Katie is a sophomore English Literature major, who is also working towards her teaching certification in Elementary/Special Education. She is an Honors Program student and was recognized on the Dean’s List for her two completed semesters at SHU.
* Please Note: Throughout this report, the word internship is used as a universal term which also refers to externships, apprenticeships, and all other forms of experiential learning occurring at SHU.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Summary of Internship Registration …………………….…………………………………………..... 1
Faculty Supervisors and Number of Internships Supervised ……………………..……..... 2
Academic Programs and Name and Location of Internship Sites ……………………...... 4
Comparison Graphs for Internship Registration ………………………………………..……….. 11
Comparison by Semester …………….….….........................
11
Comparison by Academic Year ………………………………......
15
Comparison of Campus vs. Off Campus Sites …………....…
16
SUMMARY OF OVERALL INTERNSHIP REGISTRATION 2008 – 2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
Total Internships 692
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Summer 2009
249
251
192
The total number of internships recorded in 2008‐09 increased to 668 from 456 recorded in 2007‐08. This significant increase reflects the inclusion of data from the Physician Assistant Program. Fall 2008 Spring 2009
Summer 2009
Undergraduate 118 Graduate 88 Certificate 43
Undergraduate 139 Graduate 85 Certificate 27
Undergraduate 92 Graduate 100 Certificate 0
SUMMARY OF INTERNSHIP REGISTRATION USED FOR GRAPHICAL COMPARISION 2008 – 2009 ACADEMIC YEAR
Total Internships 245
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Summer 2009
71
82
92
This graph illustrates the total number of internships recorded in 2008‐09 for those programs included in previous reports only. The number of internships within these programs increased from 206 in 2007‐08 to 245 in 2008‐09.
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FACULTY SUPERVISORS AND NUMBER OF INTERNSHIPS SUPERVISED PROGRAM 2‐D Media 3‐D Media
FACULTY SUPERVISOR Brode Stranger Beachley
FALL 0 0 1
SPRING 0 1 0
SUMMER 1 0 1
TOTAL 1 1 2
Art History
Vissat
3
1
1
5
Art Therapy Undergraduate
Elmendorf
2
2
0
4
Art Therapy Graduate
Denninger
0
5
5
10
Elmendorf
4
0
0
4
Biology
Fondy
0
1
0
1
Fornsaglio
0
1
0
1
Business
Marshall
15
39
39
93
Chemistry
Cramer
0
0
1
1
Communication
Ciak
0
1
1
2
Klapak
1
1
4
6
Criminal Justice
Livsey
1
4
5
10
Education Certification
Art
Krumpey
5
2
0
7
Biology
Kooser‐Wall
0
2
0
2
Business
Costa
1
0
0
1
Early Childhood
Cravotta
1
0
0
1
Faulk
0
2
0
2
Elementary
Baker
1
0
0
1
Costa
3
0
0
3
Cravotta
1
0
0
1
Gray
2
0
0
2
Faulk
0
4
0
4
Kooser‐Wall
1
1
0
2
Migyanka
1
0
0
1
Rebick
1
0
0
1
Surmacz
3
0
0
3
English
Cravotta
2
1
0
3
Darraugh
1
1
0
2
Faulk
0
1
0
1
Surmacz
1
0
0
1
Math
Cravotta
0
1
0
1
Kooser‐Wall
0
1
0
1
Rebick
1
0
0
1
Music
Huls
2
2
0
4
Social Studies
Gray
1
0
0
1
Baker
1
0
0
1
Costa
4
0
0
4
Cravotta
3
0
0
3
Darraugh
2
0
0
2
Special Education
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PROGRAM Special Education Cont’d English Family and Consumer Sciences Forensic Science Graphic Design History Hospitality and Tourism Human Services Instructional Design Marriage and Family Therapy Music Therapy Undergraduate Music Therapy Certification New Media Journalism Nutrition and Dietetics Physician Assistant Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Social Work Sociology Studio Art Theatre Visual Arts Management
TOTAL
FACULTY SUPERVISOR Faulk Kooser‐Wall Krumpey Migyanka Rebick Sumcraz McClain Gribschaw Flowers Neff Cary Rohrer Spurlock Bernstein Paharik Campbell Clarke Harvey Magistro Patz Petroski Jones Jones Jerz Dwyer Sandrick Tracy Byerly Cary Magistro Martin Kable Droppa Eichenberger Paharik Beachley Brode Vissat Clothier Vissat
FALL 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 4 4 6 0 3 2 8 9 8 68 3 0 3 15 9 1 1 0 0 0 20 0
SPRING 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 4 1 1 1 5 1 3 6 6 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 9 25 68 7 1 0 1 1 3 3 1 0 1 21 1
SUMMER 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 4 0 0 11 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 80 0 0 19 0 0 3 2 1 1 0 0 0
TOTAL 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 4 3 10 1 1 1 14 1 3 17 11 4 4 6 4 3 4 8 18 33 216 10 1 22 16 10 7 6 2 1 1 41 1
244
256
192
692
Faculty Supervisor and Number of Internships Supervised
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ACADEMIC PROGRAM, INTERNSHIP SITE AND LOCATION
2008 ‐ 2009 ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAM 2‐D Media
INTERNSHIP SITE Our Glass Creation LCC Seton Hill University – Art Studio
INTERNSHIP LOCATION Waynesburg, PA Greensburg, PA
3‐D Media
Kaulen Studios Licensing Union Project
Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, PA
Art Education
Evergreen Elementary Gateway High School Green Valley Primary School Holiday Park Elementary Jeanette Middle School Mt. Pleasant Junior/Senior High Oblock Junior High Ramsay Elementary West Hempfield Middle School
Monroeville, PA Monroeville, PA North Versailles, PA Plum, PA Jeanette, PA Mt. Pleasant, PA Pittsburgh, PA Mt. Pleasant, PA Irwin, PA
Art History
Frick Art and Historical Center Seton Hill University – Alumni Relations Seton Hill University – Archives Westmoreland Museum of American Art Smithsonian American Art Museum
Pittsburgh, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Washington, DC
Art Therapy Undergraduate
Clelian Heights Seton Hill University – Kindergarten Center
Greensburg, PA Greensburg PA
Art Therapy Graduate
Auberle Bethlehem Haven Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Hearing and Deaf Services Redstone Highlands Sojourner House Wesley Spectrum Services
McKeesport, PA Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Greensburg, PA
Biology
Excela Health Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium
Greensburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA
Business
1st Metropolitan Mortgage ABB Inc. Accent: Electric System Integrators Advantage Credit Counseling Service, Inc. AFLAC Allegheny Energy American Heart Association American Red Cross AMFIRE Mining Company Areva T & D Auberle Back to Basic Gym and Fitness Center Bay Valley Foods
Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Bridgeville, PA Pittsburgh, PA North Huntingdon, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Lockport, NY Latrobe, PA Charleroi, PA McKeesport, PA Throop, PA Pittsburgh PA
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Business (Cont’d)
Bethlen Communities ChemImage Citizen’s Bank City of Greensburg Classic Industries Coins Inc. Communities in Schools of SWPA Concepts in Meetings and Events Connellsville Area School District – Administration Daw & Associates Dilworth Financial Services Dimension X Advertizing Elliott Company Executive Sports Fastenal Fellowship of Christian Athletes – Lacrosse Fraker’s Vacuum Francis A. Cappetta DDS, PC GAI Consultants Global Heat Transfer Habitat for Humanity Hill, Barth and King LCC Homestead Unlimited Inc. Jeanette Specialty Glass JK Tool and Die Inc. Karndean International LCC Kennametal Loos Toof Fight Gear Mascaro Construction Company Modern Woodmen of America National City Bank Northwestern Mutual Financial Network PA CareerLink Philips Respironics Policastro Construction/Twain Marketing RC Holsinger and Associates Roy and Associates Sam’s Club SARP & Company Seton Hill University – Admissions Seton Hill University – Alumni Relations Seton Hill University – Business Office Seton Hill University – Human Resources Dept. Seton Hill University – Information Technology Dept. Seton Hill University – Network and Web Services Seton Hill University – Student Accounts Office Ski’s and Nick’s Sony Electronics State Farm Insurance State Farm Insurance The Aerobic Center
Academic Program, Internship Site and Location
Greensburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, PA Greensburg, PA Latrobe, PA Pittsburgh, PA Uniontown, PA Pittsburgh, PA Connellsville, PA Greensburg, PA Connellsville, PA Jeanette, PA Jeanette, PA Monroeville, PA Greensburg, PA Hunt Valley, MD Fort Littleton, PA Pittsburgh PA Homestead, PA Gilette, WY Greensburg, PA Hermitage, PA Greensburg, PA Jeanette, PA Apollo, PA Export, PA Greensburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Connellsville, PA Uniontown, PA Murrysville, PA Hookstown, PA Wexford, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Jeanette, PA Mt. Pleasant, PA Greensburg, PA Irwin, PA Greensburg, PA
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Business (Cont’d)
Union City Family Support Center Unison Health Plan United Way of Westmoreland County Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors Webb Consulting Westinghouse Electric Company Westmoreland County ‐ Bureau of Parks Westmoreland County Housing Authority Westmoreland Human Resources Association Women’s Independent Press
Union City, PA Pittsburgh, PA Greensburg, PA Monroeville, PA Pittsburgh, PA Madison, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Jeanette, PA Pittsburgh, PA
Chemistry
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Communication
Canonsburg Borough Friends of Meagan Bilik DeFazio Highmark Seton Hill University – World Affairs Forum Seton Hill University – Center for Holocaust Education Pawn and Jewelry Exchange Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art Trends to Traditions
Washington, PA Greensburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Ligonier, PA Adams Township, PA
Criminal Justice
Cambria County Police Department Jeanette Police Department Lawrence Massachusetts Police Department Seton Hill University – Campus Police Department U.S. Marshals Service U.S. Postal Inspection Service
Ebensburg, PA Jeanette, PA Lawrence, MA Greensburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, PA
Education Certification
Allegheny Hyde Park Elementary School Baggaley Elementary School Boyard Elementary School Clelian Heights Fort Allen Elementary School Gateway High School Gateway Middle School Greater Johnstown Middle School Greater Latrobe Junior High School Greater Latrobe Senior High School Greensburg‐Salem Middle School H.W. Good Elementary School Hillcrest Intermediate School Hutchinson Elementary School Kiski High School Latrobe Elementary School McCullough Elementary School Metzger Elementary School Mosside Elementary School Mt. Pleasant High School Pitcairn Elementary School Pivik Elementary School Ramsay Elementary School Salisbury – Salt Lick School District
Leechburg, PA Latrobe, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Monroeville, PA Monroeville, PA Johnstown, PA Latrobe, PA Latrobe, PA Greensburg, PA Herminie, PA North Huntingdon, PA Greensburg, PA Vandergrift, PA Latrobe, PA Claridge, PA New Alexandria, PA Monroeville, PA Mt. Pleasant, PA Pitcairn, PA Pittsburgh, PA Mt. Pleasant, PA Salisbury, PA
Academic Program, Internship Site and Location
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Education Cert. (Cont’d)
Saltsburg Elementary School Scottdale Elementary School Seton Hill University – Child Development Center Seton Hill University – Kindergarten Center Sloan Elementary School Southmoreland Elementary School Southmoreland High School Southmoreland Junior High School Wendover Middle School West Allegheny High School Yough High School Yough Middle School Zachariah Connell Elementary School
Saltsburg, PA Scottdale, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Murrysville, PA Scottdale, PA Alverton, PA Alverton, PA Greensburg, PA Imperial, PA Herminie, PA Ruffsdale, PA Connellsville, PA
English
Seton Hill University – Office of Public Information
Greensburg, PA
Family and Consumer Science
The Nurturing Place
Youngwood, PA
Forensic Science
Cleveland Police – Forensic Unit Seton Hill University – Forensic Science Dpt. Westmoreland County
Cleveland, OH Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA
Graphic Design
Daily American Dimension X Advertizing Seton Hill University – Graduate and Adult Studies Seton Hill University – Media Relations Thar Instruments Inc. The University of Pittsburgh Turn Signal United Way of Westmoreland County
Somerset, PA Jeanette, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, PA Concord, OH Greensburg, PA
Seton Hill University – Center for Holocaust Education Seton Hill University – Archives Seton Hill University – E‐Magnify Seton Hill University – Faculty Seton Hill University – President’s Office Westmoreland County Historical Society
Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA
History
Hospitality and Tourism
Aramark Food Services Courtyard at Marriott Four Points Sheraton Galaxy Fitness Greensburg Country Club Howard Johnson Inn Jablonsky Distributing Company Kelly Simon Productions Mountain View Inn Seton Hill University – E‐Magnify Westmoreland County – Bureau of Parks
Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Irwin, PA Greensburg, PA New Stanton, PA Greensburg, PA Latrobe, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA
Human Services
Adelphoi Village ARC of Westmoreland County Indiana County Community Action Program Westmoreland Community Action
Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Blacklick, PA Greensburg, PA
Academic Program, Internship Site and Location
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Human Services (Cont’d)
West Place
Greensburg, PA
Instructional Design
Seton Hill University – Admissions Seton Hill University – Faculty
Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA
Marriage and Family Therapy
ACS Psychological Associates Alternate Living Solutions Auberle Behavioral Advancements of DuBois Chestnut Ridge Community Psychiatric Centers Couples and Family Counseling Center Family Behavioral Resources Family Links Family Services of Western Pennsylvania George Jr. Ligonier Valley Learning Center Seton Hill University – Marriage & Family Therapy Center
Uniontown, PA Donegal, PA McKeesport, PA DuBois, PA Connellsville, PA Greensburg, PA McMurray, PA Greensburg, PA Pittsburgh, PA Greensburg, PA Grove City, PA Ligonier, PA Greensburg, PA
Music Education
Rita Feals Yough Middle School
Latrobe, PA Ruffsdale, PA
Music Therapy Undergraduate
Bethany Children’s Home Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Matheny Medical and Educational Center United Cerebral Palsy of Miami, FL
Womelsdorf, PA Pittsburgh, PA Peapock, NJ Miami, FL
Music Therapy Certification
Hospice of West Palm Beach Inc. Southern Tennessee Access Resource Center
West Palm Beach, FL Jackson, TN
New Media Journalism
Seton Hill University – Center for Holocaust Education Seton Hill University – Archives Seton Hill University – Office of Public Information
Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA
Nutrition and Dietetics
Alle‐Kiski Medical Center Children’s Institute Excela Frick Hospital Excela Health System Excela Latrobe Hospital Excela Westmoreland Hospital Hempfield Area School District Heritage Valley Hospital Kiski Area School District Ligonier Valley School District Monongahela Valley Hospital Plum Borough School District Various Various
Natrona Heights, PA Squirrel Hill, PA Mt. Pleasant, PA Westmoreland County, PA Latrobe, PA Latrobe, PA Greensburg, PA Beaver, PA Vandergrift, PA Ligonier, PA Monongahela, PA Pittsburgh, PA Westmoreland County, PA Allegheny County, PA
Political Science
City of Greensburg District Attorney’s Office Law Offices of Harry F. Smail Jr. Mary Ann Petrillo, Attorney‐at‐Law Seton Hill University – Faculty
Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Irwin, PA Greensburg, PA
Academic Program, Internship Site and Location
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Political Science (Cont’d)
Seton Hill University – President’s Office
Greensburg, PA
Psychology
Achievement Center for Children – Camp Cheerful Adelphoi Village – Susan’s Place Adelphoi Village – Colony Home American Red Cross Battered Women’s Shelter D & E Counseling Center Excela West Hospital Family Services of Western PA Fulfilling Connections Equine Therapy JAYS Program Jenn’s Playcare LaRosa Boys and Girls Club of McKeesport McDonald Aberli Funeral Home Inc. Redmond Lacrosse Seton Hill University – Child Development Center Seton Hill University – Kindergarten Center Seton House Smithton Police Department The Center of New York City Tots & Tykes Daycare UPMC Montefiore Hospital Windber Recreation Park – Day Camp
Strongsville, OH Latrobe, PA Bradenville, PA Greensburg, PA Tel‐Aviv, Israel Youngstown, OH Greensburg, PA Natrona Heights, PA Mt. Pleasant, PA Jeanette, PA North Apollo, PA McKeesport, PA Mars, PA Redmond, WA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Washington, DC Smithton, PA New York City, NY Youngwood, PA Pittsburgh, PA Windber, PA
Sociology
Adelphoi Village Adelphoi Village – Partial Hospitalization Program City of Greensburg Mental Health America of Westmoreland County Seton Hill University – Child Development Center Seton Hill University – Kindergarten Center Somerset Area School District Wesley Spectrum YMCA
Latrobe, PA Latrobe, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Somerset, PA Penn Hills, PA Greensburg, PA
Social Work
Adelphoi Village Children’s Bureau East Hempfield School District / Crossroads HCCC/ McKeesport Collaborative Laurel Youth Services Three River’s Youth United Way of Westmoreland County Excela Westmoreland Hospital
Latrobe, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA Turtle Creek, PA Greensburg, PA Wilkinsburg, PA Greensburg, PA Greensburg, PA
Studio Art
Angela Merendino Graphic Design Services Indiana Arts Council AIR Westmoreland Museum of American Art
Greensburg, PA Indiana, PA Pittsburgh, PA Greensburg, PA
Theater
Seton Hill University – Theater Production
Greensburg, PA
Academic Program, Internship Site and Location
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COMPARISION OF INTERNSHIP REGISTRATION BY SEMESTER
COMPARISION OF FALL INTERNSHIPS 2004 ‐ 2008 80 71
Number of Internships Registered
70
60
56 48
50
40
39 30
30
20
10
0 2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
Academic Year Internship registration during the fall semester is traditionally low when compared to registration during the spring semester and the summer session. This trend continues to emerge for the 2008‐09 academic year. However, the number of students registering for internships during the fall semester continues to increase with 71 students registered in 2008 compared to only 30 students registered in 2005.
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COMPARISION OF INTERNSHIP REGISTRATION BY SEMESTER
COMPARISION OF SPRING INTERNSHIPS 2005 – 2009 90 82 80
76
Number of Internships Registered
70 62 60 50
46 41
40 30 20 10 0 2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Academic Year
The increase in internship registration during the spring of 2009 compared to the previous spring is proportional to the increase in the spring of 2008 from that of 2007. Eighty two students registered in the spring of 2009 compared to 76 in 2008 and 62 in 2007. Considering the steady increase in internship registration during the spring semester over the last three years, an increase is likely to continue in upcoming years. However, the increase may be slighter due to the considerable rise in registration during summer sessions.
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COMPARISION OF INTERNSHIP REGISTRATION BY SEMESTER
COMPARISON OF SUMMER INTERNSHIPS 2005 – 2009 100 92 90
Number of Internships Registered
80
74
70 63 60 50 40
35
32
30 20 10 0 2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Academic Year
Over the past three years, internships completed during the summer session have increased in popularity. This trend began in the summer of 2007 with registration increasing to 63 students from 32 students the previous year. Since that time, registration during the summer session has steadily increased. This pattern is likely to continue given that students typically have more time to devote to an internship in the summer than in the fall or spring. Also, more diverse opportunities are available to students in the summer.
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OVERALL COMPARISION OF INTERNSHIP REGISTRATION BY SEMESTER FALL 2004 THROUGH SUMMER 2009 Fall
Spring
Summer
100 92 90 82
Number of Registered Internships
80
76
74
71
70 62
63
60
56
50 40
48
46 41
39 35 30
32
30 20 10 0 2004‐2005
2005‐2006
2006‐2007
2007‐2008
2008‐2009
Academic Year
Internship registration has increased steadily since the 2005‐2006 academic year. However, this was the last academic year to show the spring as the preferred semester for internships. Subsequent years, beginning with the 2006‐2007 academic year, show a more even distribution of registration between the spring semester and the summer session.
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OVERALL COMPARISION OF INTERNSHIP REGISTRATION BY ACADEMIC YEAR 2004‐05 THROUGH 2008‐09 300
245
Number of Internships Registered
250 206 200 175 150 120 103 100
50
0 2004‐2005
2005‐2006
2006‐2007
2007‐2008
2008‐2009
Academic Year
The total number of internships registered increased from 206 in 2007‐2008 to 245 in 2008‐ 2009. The overall increase in internship registration for the academic year is consistent with the increases that occurred during the fall and spring semesters, as well as the summer session. Although this increase may be the result of our growing student body, it may also be indicative of students registering for multiple internships. As students become more aware of the competitive nature of the job market and the emphasis that employers place on relevant experience, the desire to complete two or more internships is becoming an apparent trend.
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COMPARISON OF ON CAMPUS VS. OFF CAMPUS INTERNSHIP SITES The following graphs illustrate the percentage of students who completed internships on campus as compared to those who completed their internship off campus. Although internships at off campus locations expose students to work environments outside of the university, on campus internships that are well structured and offer considerable supervision prove to be a practical alternative for students with limited resources.
Results presented in the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ Job Outlook 2009, indicated that 76.3% of employers preferred to hire candidates with relevant work experience, without preference over where the experience was obtained (i.e. on campus or off campus internships, part‐ time jobs, clubs, etc.). Employers forced to choose between two equally qualified candidates, cited leadership experience as their deciding factor, followed closely by major, GPA and extracurricular activities (NACE Job Outlook 2008).
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