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A Closer Look at the ACUHO-I Summer Internship Process

A Closer Look at the ACUHO-I Summer Internship Process. Raymond V. Plaza Summer 2001 ACUHO-I Internship Coordinator ACUHO-I 2001 - Kansas City. Program Overview - Part I. Introduction The ACUHO-I Internship Program Current look at Summer 2001 Interns (current/historical)

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A Closer Look at the ACUHO-I Summer Internship Process

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  1. A Closer Look at the ACUHO-I Summer Internship Process Raymond V. Plaza Summer 2001 ACUHO-I Internship Coordinator ACUHO-I 2001 - Kansas City

  2. Program Overview - Part I • Introduction • The ACUHO-I Internship Program • Current look at Summer 2001 • Interns (current/historical) • Host Sites (current/historical) • Being a Host Site?

  3. Program Overview - Part II • Samples of Different Descriptions • Issues facing Host Sites • Issues facing Interns • Competition for Internships • The Future • Traditional Timeline • Contact Information

  4. The ACUHO-I Housing Internship Program • Long standing tradition, under Housing Internship Committee • Summer process is the largest/most complex • Benefits to Housing Field • Benefits to Host Sites • Benefits to Interns

  5. Current look at Summer 2001 • 180 candidates applied (42% increase from Summer 2000) • 114 candidates selected by host sites (31% increase from Summer 2000) • 166 available positions (39% increase) • 127 different host sites (38% increase)

  6. Preface to Figures • Data is from Summer 2000 and Summer 2001. • Earlier data is incomplete or not available • More intentional approach to keep track of figures for historical and accountability purposes

  7. Summer 2000 Female: 79 Males: 47 Summer 2001 Female: 112 Males: 68 Intern Gender Breakdown

  8. Summer 2000 Graduate Females: 56 Males: 26 Undergraduate Females: 23 Males: 21 Summer 2001 Graduate Females: 75 Males: 41 Undergraduate Females: 37 Males: 27 Intern Education Level

  9. AIMHO: 15 GLACUHO: 71 MACUHO: 7 NEACUHO: 10 NWACUHO: 3 SEAHO: 34 SWACUHO: 3 UMR-ACUHO: 34 WACUHO: 3 Strong graduate programs? Where are the interns coming from?Summer 2001 Data

  10. Western Illinois -18 Grand Valley State - 9 Arizona State - 8 Ball State - 8 U. of Florida - 7 Virginia Tech - 6 7 schools with 4 each 6 schools with 3 each 16 schools with 2 each Candidates coming from -

  11. Summer 2000 Distinct Host Sites: 92 # of positions: 119 # filled: 87 # unfilled/cancelled: 32 Summer 2001 Distinct Host Sites: 127 # of positions: 166 # filled: 114 # unfilled/cancelled: 52 Host Site Comparison

  12. Summer 2000 AIMHO: 5 GLACUHO: 14 MACUHO: 10 NEACUHO: 19 NWACUHO: 2 SEAHO: 20 SWACUHO: 4 UMR-ACUHO: 10 WACUHO: 8 Summer 2001 AIMHO: 8 GLACUHO: 18 MACUHO: 11 NEACUHO: 24 NWACUHO: 3 SEAHO: 31 SWACUHO: 6 UMR-ACUHO: 14 WACUHO: 12 Which Regions are hosting?# of schools participating

  13. Interested in being a Host Site? • Things to consider: • Supervision • Budgetary Issues • What will the intern do? • Time to dedicate toward phone interviews/training/etc. • Type of internship to be offered?

  14. Basic Compensation Requirements • Room and Board AND • at least Minimum Wage Stipend • Wide range of packages that institutions offer. Some as high as $10.00 an hour to minimum. • If no Board plan, then need to supplement stipend. • Survey being compiled on 2000/2001 to show range of packages.

  15. Type of Internships • Residence Life • Facilities • Conference Services • Family Housing • Housing Assignments

  16. Samples of Different Intern Job Descriptions • Host sites range from both public and private institutions • Handout of samples of job descriptions • Each is tailored to the respective institution and needs to reflect what intern will be doing. Critical for candidates to know about role they will play.

  17. Issues facing Host Sites • Quality and Education level of Candidates • Budget Issues - Compensation Package • Transition Issues - intern supervisor leaves during process or during internship • What will the intern do? • Length of internship • Role of Intern

  18. Issues facing Candidates • Compensation Package • Availability due to academic calendar and Fall training commitments • Location of internship • Understanding their role • Response from Host Sites

  19. Competition - Part I • The Summer ACUHO-I Internship is one of many internships available to students interested in Student Affairs. • The other main professional organizations within the field also coordinate internships: • NODA - NACA • ACPA/NASPA • ACUI

  20. Competition - Part II • Summer Internship Timetable is one of the earliest (late Fall/early Spring) • Process more formalized than most of the other processes • Decisions made in mid-February; helpful to host sites and intern candidates

  21. The Future • Role of Technology - what is being done... • Discussion regarding the Offer Process • Undergraduate vs. Graduate • Development of “How to Guide for Host Sites” and “Preparing to start your Internship” for Interns

  22. Traditional Summer Timeline • Early Fall: Information sent out regarding Application deadline • Application deadline in early December • Process of reviewing and contacting candidates begins in January • Phone Interviews in January/early February • Offers made in early/mid -February

  23. Contact Information • Ray Plaza • Residential and Dining Programs • Virginia Tech • 109 East Eggleston Hall • Blacksburg, VA 24061 • (540) 231-3266 • rp25@vt.edu

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