Experiential learning goes by different names - internships, co-ops, practical experiences, research experiences, volunteering, field experiences, etc. - but the one thing they all have in common is they give students valuable career-related experiences that make a difference in post-graduate employment.
The National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) has released a statement on what makes a legitimate internship experience. Career Services uses these criteria when evaluating co-ops/internships to be advertised on campus, in addition to our Employer Recruitment Policies.
To ensure that an experience—whether it is a traditional internship or one conducted remotely or virtually—is educational, and thus eligible to be considered a legitimate internship by the NACE definition, all the following criteria must be met:
If these criteria are followed, it is the opinion of NACE that the experience can be considered a legitimate internship.
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To approve an individual record, you do not need to log in. The link you receive in your email will take you directly to that student’s record which you can edit (several fields), approve, disapprove, etc. If you do not approve, you will be prompted to add file notes – these are not sent to the student. To view a list of all your students, follow these steps:
If you have any questions, please contact Career Services at 859-572-5680.
Resources for Administrators/Secondary Experiential Learning Managers:
Detailed Guide to Initiate the Workflow: COMING SOON
Quick Check List to Initiate the Workflow: COMING SOON
If a student needs instructions: Click here