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General Res
ponsibilities of the Parties:
1. Student responsibilities:
a. Work on the days & times agreed upon with internship site supervisor
b. Dress in the appropriate attire for the internship site
c. Watch the CCE orientation video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2XIz-1-_cw&feature=youtu.be
d. Your safety is important. If you ever feel unsafe, harassed, or discriminated against at the site you
may leave on your own free will. The student should contact the internship coordinator and/or site
supervisor with concerns even if you are not sure.
e. Complete tasks and projects associated with the learning outcomes and family life education project
f. Complete all assignments
g. Communicate with all parties if length of the internship needs to be adjusted in order to complete the
hours requirement
h. DISCLAIMER:
Please note that the presence of job announcements on any website, list serve, bulletin or other
communications maintained by Winthrop University does not indicate an endorsement or
recommendation by Winthrop University or CCE. We are not responsible for safety, wages, working
conditions or other aspects of off-campus employment. We do not conduct a background check on
employers - so make sure you spend time researching before you apply.
2. Faculty Internship Supervisor or Designee responsibilities:
a. Meet with the student interested in an internship and discuss the internship requirements
b. Check with internship site supervisor to confirm the intern’s role
c. Send initial correspondence and follow-up emails at the mid-point and at the conclusion of the
internship
d. Be a sounding board and liaison for interns and site supervisors
e. Be vigilant! Listen for any safety and security concerns the students may have, and TAKE ACTION to
report or intervene if appropriate.
f. Make an on site visit during the internship
g. Assist the site supervisor and student with drafting the Family Life Education Project plan
3. Internship Site Supervisor responsibilities:
a. Follow the Fair Labor Standards Act for internships (www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs71.htm)
b. Orient student/intern on the culture of the site and explain work place expectations to the intern
c. The safety of our students is of utmost importance. Students/interns are directed to report any safety
or workplace concerns to their faculty liaison or to Career and Civic Engagement. Internship
sites/supervisors are required to provide a safe environment and to abide by all federal and state
workplace laws and regulations in agreeing to accept an intern from Winthrop University into their
workplace.
d. Provide the student/intern and the Faculty Internship Supersvior or designee with any applicable
policies or procedures the student/intern is expected to follow.
e. Assign appropriate work projects that complement the learning objectives and collaborate with
student/intern on developing a Family Life Education project. Provide guidance on implementing the
Family Education project.
f. Complete the online mid-point and final evaluation of student and participate in an on site visit from the
faculty internship supervisor
h. Complete the online mid-point and final evaluation for the student