ARTS Internship Program

TitleARTS Internship Program
Faculty/College/UnitVP Students
StatusCompleted
Duration3 Years
Initiation04/01/2009
Funding Details
Year 1: Project TitleInternships: Expanding Experiential Education in the Faculty of Arts
Year 1: Project YearYear 1
Year 1: Funding Year2009/2010
Year 1: Project TypeSmall TLEF
Year 1: Principal InvestigatorHowie Outerbridge
Year 1: Funded Amount31,000
Year 1: Team Members

Howie Outerbridge, Director, Career Services, VP Students and Arts Co-op, Faculty of Arts
Sheila Ashwell, Arts Co-op, Faculty of Arts
Carol Naylor, Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects, Career Services
Coby Fulton, Co-op, Faculty of Arts
Kelsey Beninger, Student, Political Science
Keita Demming, Student, Psychology
Devon Wong, Student, Sociology
Nicole Schlam, Student, Arts
Sandy Sidhu, UBC Graduate, Science
Carmen Chu, UBC Graduate, Arts
Jenny Au, UBC Graduate, Arts
Kimberley Rawes, UBC Graduate, Arts

Year 1: Summary

In the last twenty years, a tremendous amount of research has been done regarding how students learn. While much is still unknown about this complex process, what is clear is that learning occurs not only inside the classroom, but outside; extra-curricular programs such as cooperative education and internships have been recognized as effective environments in which this learning can occur. With 12000 students, the Faculty of Arts is the largest faculty on campus, yet these students are the least likely to participate in experiential programs. Additionally, our weak NSSE results in creating a supportive campus environment and enriching educational experiences demonstrates that we must be doing a better job of supporting our students in their growth, and connecting them to innovative learning opportunities. Providing students in the Faculty of Arts with the opportunity to participate in an internship is a step in the right direction.

Year 2: Project TitleARTS Internship Program
Year 2: Project YearYear 2
Year 2: Funding Year2010/2011
Year 2: Project TypeSmall TLEF
Year 2: Principal InvestigatorHowie Outerbridge
Year 2: Funded Amount31,500
Year 2: Team Members

Howie Outerbridge, Director, Career Services, VP Students and Arts Co-op, Faculty of Arts
Carol Naylor, Career Services, VP Students
Sally Hermenson, Faculty of Arts
Julie Walchli, Arts Co-op, Faculty of Arts
Phoenix Lam, Career Services, VP Students
Carmen Chu, Career Services, VP Students
Tracey Rollins, Student Development
Christine Lee, Alumni Relations, Faculty of Arts
Kathy Curran, Communications, Faculty of Arts
Cheryl Dumaresq, Arts Advising, Faculty of Arts

Year 2: Summary

The Arts Internship program is designed to expand the range of enriched educational opportunities for Arts students. With almost 12,000 undergraduates the faculty of Arts is the largest student community on campus, yet these students are the least likely to participate in experiential programs.

Continuing our efforts from year one, the program will connect Arts students with approximately 150 part-time volunteer internship opportunities, primarily in the non-profit sector. Over a single term, students will intern from 8-12 hours per week and will be provided with training and resources to support their learning goals. Pre-internship training, career development workshops, post-internship reflection and resume development are the core learning components of the program. Overall, the Arts Internship Program is designed for Arts students who have completed their first year who want to participate in an enriching educational program to gain experience reled to their career goals and develop their professional skills.

Year 3: Project YearYear 3
Year 3: Funding Year2011/2012
Year 3: Project TypeSmall TLEF
Year 3: Principal InvestigatorHowie Outerbridge
Year 3: Funded Amount31,500
Year 3: Team Members

Howie Outerbridge, Director, Career Services, VP Students and Arts Co-op, Faculty of Arts
Allen Sens, Acting Assistant Dean, Faculty of Arts
Julie Walchi, Arts Co-op, Faculty of Arts
Karly Pinch, Career Services, VP Students
Irene Chan, Career Services, VP Students
Tracey Rollins, Student Developement
Christine Lee, Alumni Relations, Faculty of Arts
Kathy Curran, Communications, Faculty of Arts
Cheryl Dumaresq, Arts Advising, Faculty of Arts

Year 3: Summary

The Arts Internship program has expanded the range of enriched educational opportunities for Arts students. Continuing our efforts from year one and two, the program has connected Arts students with approximately 150 part - time volunteer internship opportunities, primarily in the non-profit sector. Over a single term, students intern from 8-12 hours per week and are provided with training and resources to support their learning goals. Pre-internship training, career development workshops, post-internship reflection and resume development are the core learning components of the program. Overall, the Arts Internship Program is designed for Arts students who have completed their first year who want to participate in an enriching educational program to gain experience related to their career goals and develop their professional skills.