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The Impact of the ACUHO-I Housing Internship Program

The Impact of the ACUHO-I Housing Internship Program. “Providing opportunities of a lifetime”. Raymond V. Plaza Chair, Housing Internship Committee ACUHO-I 2003 – Las Vegas, NV. E XPERIENCING T RAINING L EARNING M ENTORING. Program Overview - Part I. Introduction

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The Impact of the ACUHO-I Housing Internship Program

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  1. The Impact of the ACUHO-I Housing Internship Program “Providing opportunities of a lifetime” Raymond V. Plaza Chair, Housing Internship Committee ACUHO-I 2003 – Las Vegas, NV

  2. EXPERIENCING TRAINING LEARNING MENTORING

  3. Program Overview - Part I • Introduction • The ACUHO-I Housing Internship Program • Current look at Summer 2003 • Interns (current/historical) • Host Sites (current/historical) • Impacts on Interns

  4. Program Overview - Part II • Impact on Host Sites • Issues facing Interns/Host Sites • The Future • Traditional timeline • Contact information

  5. The ACUHO-I Housing Internship Program • Celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2002 • First International Summer Internships in Summer 2003 – University of Alberta and Victoria University in NZ • Record number of applicants • Summer process is the largest/most complex • Spring process is rather small; only a handful of schools/candidates

  6. Benefits – Host Sites • Host Sites • Opportunity to bring in new ideas and perspectives • Opportunity to mentor a “shining star” • Opportunity to have work done on projects/tasks • Opportunity to provide a valuable contribution to the profession • Potential recruitment base for future employees

  7. Benefits - Interns • Interns • Opportunity to experience a different institution and to learn/explore something different • Opportunity to share their knowledge with others • Opportunity for personal growth/travel • Opportunity to gain a real-life experience • Opportunity for networking and future employment possibilities

  8. Benefit – Housing Profession • Housing Profession • Helping to shape a future generation of housing professionals • A vehicle for talented undergraduate and graduate students to learn more the different aspects of the profession • Potential recruitment pool of qualified professionals • In line with ACUHO-I efforts

  9. Current Look at Summer 2003 • 265 candidates applied • 132 candidates selected by host sites • 130 participated in their Internships • 155 available positions • 102 different host sites • Influences on numbers? Continued impact of Budgetary issues due to economic situation

  10. Preface to Figures • Data is from the the last four years beginning Summer 2000 • More intentional approach to keep track of figures for historical and accountability purposes • Work to begin on new intern alumni database

  11. Candidate Gender Breakdown FACT:Number of candidates has increased every year. The gender breakdown reflects patterns seen in the field.

  12. Candidate Education Level FACT:Summer 2002 was first time that undergraduates outnumbered graduate candidates.

  13. Candidate Regional Breakdown

  14. Host Site Comparison

  15. Which Regions Are Hosting?# Of Schools Participating

  16. Impact of Program • Now that we’ve seen the data for the past four years, what impact has this program made? • We have anecdotal evidence of the positive contribution that this program is making in terms of feedback, and growth. • Specifically want to share the results from last year, as these will relate to the past.

  17. Impact on Interns • Interns were asked a number of different questions, among the three that will highlight: • Overall Impressions • Future Career in Housing • Final Thoughts Handout includes a copy of the Intern Evaluation

  18. Impact on Host Sites • Host Sites were asked a number of different questions, among the three that we will highlight: • Overall Impressions as a Host Site • What impact did intern make (+/-) • Future participation Handout includes a copy of the Host Site Evaluation

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

  20. Issues Facing Host Sites • Quality and education level of candidates • Budget issues - compensation package • Transition issues - intern supervisor leaves during process or during internship • Intern Role and Responsibilities • Length of internship

  21. Issues Facing Candidates • Type of Tasks involved in Internship • Compensation package • Availability due to academic calendar and Fall training commitments • Location of internship • Understanding of role and experience • Response from Host sites

  22. The Future • Undergraduate and Graduate opportunities • Continued development of resources for host sites and candidates • Intern Alumni Database and Assessment • Ongoing development of International Internships

  23. 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

  24. Questions? • Any general questions?

  25. Contact Information • Ray Plaza • Office of Student Programs • Virginia Tech • 109 East Eggleston Hall • Blacksburg, VA 24061 • (540) 231-3266 • rp25@vt.edu

  26. Visit the Housing Internship Online Resource Center: www.housinginternships-acuho-i.com

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