For field based training for prospective school administrators to be effective, several of its underlying conditions must be examined. First, because of so many constraints on their time, principals are not really able to assume the part expected of them in the field based training of new administrators. Second, many trainees approach formal…

This paper points out the lack of agreement concerning journalism education's internship program standards and the dearth of research assessing the effects of internship experience on journalism students. After listing some common concerns regarding internships in journalism education, the paper presents the guidelines for conducting internship…

Primary aspects of the educational administrative internship are described, based upon preliminary findings of a Ford Foundation interuniversity internship program conducted at Cornell University, Syracuse University, the University of Rochester, and the State University of New York at Buffalo. The program's rationale is defined, the historical…

In 1964 the American Council on Education initiated an internship program for Fellows in Academic Administration. The purpose of the program was to enlarge the number, and to improve the quality of persons available to fill key positions in academic administration. This report presents and compares evaluation and selection information in the third…

A brief description of an intern program for students at an educational television station which offers on-the-job experience. (AK)

Concerned with the development of the student personnel professional, this survey finds inconsistencies among training institutions that lead them to recommend that the profession begin to police itself. Suggested as a start is a national committee on standards and accreditation. (Author)

A student discusses his one-year cooperative education internship and its benefits to him economically, experientially, socially, and emotionally. (CT)

A general outline is presented of an internship project course offered at McGill University for senior engineering students. In the program, students are directly supervised by practicing engineers during working hours. (BB)

An internship program on intellectual property management and technology transfer was attended by 11 participants from eight developing countries. The interns developed an informal network and are advising institutions and governments in their nations on development of intellectual property policies and laws. (SK)

Two pilot studies tested a postgraduate internship model to prepare entry-level nurses with the support of clinical preceptors. Elements included preceptor training and a core competence assessment tool. The second pilot resulted in improvements in transition to practice and satisfaction with preceptors. (Contains 15 references.) (SK)

Suggests that one way of meeting the professional education needs of communication students is through internship programs. Discusses the role of internships in education, particularly for students in communication disciplines. Recommends a method of supervising internship programs when on-sight visits are not feasible. (PRA)

The Weyerhaeuser Information Technology Internship Program centers on pairing co-op students with mentors who help them feel valued and welcome, understand corporate culture and expectations, and receive job coaching. Initially informal, the program now provides guidelines and training for mentors and orientation for students. (SK)

States that technical communication professionals have been considering the value of faculty internships in technical communication. Argues that faculty internships are a superb option for professional development, and that the benefits to the profession of technical communication accruing from them justify their support. Reviews the debate about…