1. Public Service Internship Program

2. Graduation Requirement Part One: Completed in first 2 years or 4 semesters of study at 100 – 300 course level Part two: After completion of the first 4 semesters at 300 level or above. Service Learning Internship Honors Thesis Research Project Capstone International

4. 209 students participated in the internship program Over 13,280 hours of service were performed by interns 24 departments and schools offered public service internships 22 seminars were offered Program Numbers

5. Program Benefits for Students Complete the 2 nd tier of the Public Service Graduation Requirement Build academic and professional credentials 3 credit hours at 400-level Work in New Orleans community Create meaningful relationships Test out a career option Expand skills and knowledge

6. Program Benefits for Community Partners Fresh ideas from various disciplines Training a potential employee Educating and informing about your organization Accomplish more work Give organization employees management experience Access to Tulane resources (Leadership Workshops, Coffee On Us cards, CPS Showcase)

7.  Junior or Senior status  3.0 GPA  Department permission required  Unpaid internship placement  Students attend a weekly seminar  Complete 60 to 70 hours of service  Finish a final project for the site Student Requirements

8. Student Application Process Step 1: Complete the Online Application Form Step 2: Complete an Interview with a CPS Internship Coordinator Step 3: Complete an Interview with the Internship Site Step 4: Complete the Online Intern Information Sheet Step 5: Register for Academic Courses

9. Role of Community Partners Review application, interview, orient, set-schedule Provide mentoring and professional development Help develop specific job descriptions for students Manage student expectations Maintain communication and supervision Complete mid-semester and final evaluations Collaborate with students on final projects Co-educator

10. Important Documents Memorandum of Understanding Final Evaluation

11. Deadlines Last day for students to submit application – Friday, December 3, 2010 Last day for students to be placed – Monday, January 10, 2011

12. Important Points Job Descriptions Critical Evaluation of Student’s Performance Helping To Create Successful Internship Experiences Utilizing CPSIS

13. Participants’ Voices Luke Galford, Student Suzanne Blaum, Partner

14. Questions????

15. Contact Information Monique T. Labat, Program Manager, Public Service Internships 504-862-3357 mlabat@tulane.edu Bessie Dietrich-Goggins, Senior Program Coordinator, Campus-Community Partnerships 504-862-3352 bdietric@tulane.edu