Carolin Lusby, PhD California State University, Long Beach Nancy Matthews, MS California State University, Long Beach NLM Consulting Services

 To understand the requirements and practical applications of the three prongs of AB  To gain an increased understanding of at least two regional internship programs.  To learn how to utilize college interns to develop and implement a specific action plan based on the models developed by the city of Los Angeles and West Covina.  To successfully evaluate the current state of adherence to the measure.

 Proportionality  History  Interest

1. accommodation of both genders; 2. provision of resources; 3. scheduling of games and practice times; 4. opportunity to receive coaching; 5. assignment and compensation of coaches; 6. access to lands and areas available to the agency; 7. selection of the season for a sport; 8. location of games and practices; 9. availability of locker rooms; 10. provision of facilities; 11. manner of providing publicity; and 12. standards of umpires, referees, etc.

 Self evaluation,  Dissemination of policy,  Designation of an anti-discrimination, coordinator, and  Adoption of grievance procedures

 Field Usage  Photo Documentation: facilities  Data collection/review  City  Schools  Youth Agencies Participation Promotion Policies

 Internships for all accredited programs across country  In general 400 hours (10 40 hours,  Usually coincide with semesters  Paid or unpaid internships  Need to have an agency mentor  Mentor responsible for mid and end of internship evaluation and to guide intern while working for agency (goals, objectives, communication, etc.)

1. E- mail the internship coordinators 2. Interview students 3. Select your intern 4. Complete the agency acceptance form 5. If you offer an unpaid position and are a new agency: affiliation agreements (worker’s comp) 6. Be flexible enough to offer the student a good learning opportunity while maximizing the benefits you receive from your intern

Example: CSULB  REC 480 pre internship class  Students need to have proof of 1000 hours in the field  Deadline for application for Summer or Fall internships: March 12, 2010 (TODAY)  Appendix C guarantees internship (agency acceptance form)  Internship orientation beforehand for student  All forms are online students know what needs to be completed when  Bi weekly reports  University supervisor will visit or phone in

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Cynthia Moyer CSULB Keith Fulthorp Chico State Internship Sacramento State Jennifer Piatt, Ph.D. Beth Kivel, San Francisco State Eric San Diego State Vinod

Questions/Discussion

 Achieving Equity in City Recreation Programs  erEq erEq  Agency Packet (sample)   uity.htm uity.htm  Assembly Bill No Chapter 852  /ab_2404_bill_ _chaptered.pdf /ab_2404_bill_ _chaptered.pdf

For additional information:  Carolin Lusby, Ph.D CSULB – Dept of Recreation & Leisure Studies  Nancy Matthews. M.A NLM Consulting Services CSULB – Dept of Recreation & Leisure Studies