| Title | ARTS Internship Program |
|---|---|
| Faculty/College/Unit | VP Students |
| Status | Completed |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Initiation | 04/01/2009 |
| Funding Details | |
| Year 1: Project Title | Internships: Expanding Experiential Education in the Faculty of Arts |
| Year 1: Project Year | Year 1 |
| Year 1: Funding Year | 2009/2010 |
| Year 1: Project Type | Small TLEF |
| Year 1: Principal Investigator | Howie Outerbridge |
| Year 1: Funded Amount | 31,000 |
| Year 1: Team Members | Howie Outerbridge, Director, Career Services, VP Students and Arts Co-op, Faculty of 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 Title | ARTS Internship Program |
| Year 2: Project Year | Year 2 |
| Year 2: Funding Year | 2010/2011 |
| Year 2: Project Type | Small TLEF |
| Year 2: Principal Investigator | Howie Outerbridge |
| Year 2: Funded Amount | 31,500 |
| Year 2: Team Members | Howie Outerbridge, Director, Career Services, VP Students and Arts Co-op, 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 Year | Year 3 |
| Year 3: Funding Year | 2011/2012 |
| Year 3: Project Type | Small TLEF |
| Year 3: Principal Investigator | Howie Outerbridge |
| Year 3: Funded Amount | 31,500 |
| Year 3: Team Members | Howie Outerbridge, Director, Career Services, VP Students and Arts Co-op, 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. |