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"An academic internship is a form of experiential education that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skill development in a professional setting. Students earn academic credit, or there is some other connection to a degree-granting, educational institution. This work/learning arrangement is overseen by a faculty or staff member of an educational institution and by a designated employee of an organization. The internship is usually the length or equivalent of an academic term, may be part-time or full-time, paid or unpaid. An integral component of the experience that distinguishes it from other types of work is one or more forms of structured and deliberate reflection contained within learning agendas or objectives."
Developed in 2002 by Mike True (of Messiah College) in collaboration with other professionals
www.messiah.edu/internship |
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 MAFEL is a group of professionals in higher education and community organizations involved
with experiential education, including:
- Internships
- Cooperative Education
- Community Service-Learning
- Field Study/Field Based Research
Practicums
- Other forms of active learning
The primary focus of MAFEL is maximizing the value of academic internships for students, sites, and schools.
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NEXT MEETING ...
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
8:30 - 10:30
Student Internship Panel
Do you ever wonder what students really want from an internship experience? Come learn more about the student perspective on for-credit, not for-credit, paid and unpaid internships. Listen to a panel of current and past interns from various backgrounds and academic institutions as they share insights on what they are looking for, what has worked (or not worked) and how they hear about internship opportunities.
Learn more about participating panelists here.
Location: Metro State University,
LLC (Library) 308
PARKING: You can park on the street for free or in the parking lot off of Maria Avenue for $2.50. Do not park in the library lot because there is an 1 hour time limit and you will be tagged and towed.
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