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Celebrating 25 years of the ACUHO-I Housing Internship Program. “Providing opportunities of a lifetime”. Raymond V. Plaza Chair, Housing Internship Committee ACUHO-I 2002 – Orlando, FL. E XPERIENCING T RAINING L EARNING M ENTORING. Program Overview - Part I. Introduction
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Celebrating 25 years of the ACUHO-I Housing Internship Program “Providing opportunities of a lifetime” Raymond V. Plaza Chair, Housing Internship Committee ACUHO-I 2002 – Orlando, FL
EXPERIENCING TRAINING LEARNING MENTORING
Program Overview - Part I • Introduction • The ACUHO-I Housing Internship Program • Current look at Summer 2002 • Interns (current/historical) • Host Sites (current/historical) • Being a Host Site?
Program Overview - Part II • Samples of different descriptions • Issues facing host sites • Issues facing interns • Competition for internships • The future • Traditional timeline • Contact information
The ACUHO-I Housing Internship Program • Celebrating its 25th anniversary starting this Summer 2002 • Review of History • Summer process is the largest/most complex • Spring process is rather small; only a handful of schools/candidates
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
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
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
Current Look at Summer 2002 • 179 candidates applied • 119 candidates selected by host sites • 147 available positions • 106 different host sites • Influences on numbers? Budgetary issues due to economic situation
Preface to Figures • Data is from summer 2000, 2001, 2002 • Earlier data is incomplete or not available • More intentional approach to keep track of figures for historical and accountability purposes • Work to begin on new intern alumni database
Summer 2002 Female: 116 Males: 63 Summer 2001 Female: 112 Males: 68 Candidate Gender Breakdown • Summer 2000 • Female: 79 • Males: 47
Summer 2002 Graduate Females: 58 Males: 21 Undergraduate* Females: 58 Males: 42 Candidate Education Level • Summer 2001 • Graduate • Females: 75 • Males: 41 • Undergraduate • Females: 37 • Males: 27 • Summer 2000 • Graduate • Females: 56 • Males: 26 • Undergraduate • Females: 23 • Males: 21 * 1st time more undergraduate applicants
Summer 2002 AIMHO: 2 GLACUHO: 59 MACUHO: 6 NEACUHO: 18 NWACUHO: 8 SEAHO: 41 SWACUHO: 11 UMR-ACUHO: 30 WACUHO: 4 Summer 2001 AIMHO: 15 GLACUHO: 71 MACUHO: 7 NEACUHO: 10 NWACUHO: 3 SEAHO: 34 SWACUHO: 3 UMR-ACUHO: 34 WACUHO: 3 Where Are the Candidates Coming From?
Western Illinois - 23 Virginia Tech – 8 Central Missouri – 7 Ball State – 6 U. Arkansas - 5 Western Michigan – 5 Appalachian State – 4 Eastern Illinois – 4 Grand Valley State – 4 U. Tennessee - 4 8 schools with 3 each 18 schools with 2 each 49 schools with 1 each Candidates Coming From -
Summer 2002 Distinct host sites: 106 # Of positions: 147 # Filled: 119 # Unfilled/cancelled: 28 Summer 2001 Distinct host sites: 127 # Of positions: 166 # Filled: 114 # Unfilled/cancelled: 52 Host Site Comparison • Summer 2000 • Distinct Host Sites: 92 • # of positions: 119 • # filled: 87 • # unfilled/cancelled: 32
Summer 2002 AIMHO: 4 GLACUHO: 13 MACUHO: 12 NEACUHO: 22 NWACUHO: 3 SEAHO: 24 SWACUHO: 7 UMR-ACUHO: 11 WACUHO: 10 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 • Summer 2000 • AIMHO: 5 • GLACUHO: 14 • MACUHO: 10 • NEACUHO: 19 • NWACUHO: 2 • SEAHO: 20 • SWACUHO: 4 • UMR-ACUHO: 10 • WACUHO: 8
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?
Basic Compensation Requirements • Room and board AND • At least minimum wage stipend • Most packages are similar with median about $7.50/hr. High is $10/hr for 40hr/wk. • If no board plan due to summer, then need to supplement stipend (in order to be competitive)
Type of Internships • Residence Life • Facilities • Conference Services • Family Housing • Housing Assignments • Other
Samples of Different Intern Job Descriptions • Host sites range from both public and private institutions • Handout includes 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
As a Host Site, you have access to - • All Candidate Materials • Cover letter • Resume • References • Breakdown lists of all candidates All items are available Online
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
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
Competition - Part I • The ACUHO-I Housing 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
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 early/mid-February; Helpful to host sites and intern candidates
The Future • 25th Anniversary Celebration – Anniversary Pins and Lapel Pins for all future interns • Continued expansion in regions • Undergraduate and Graduate opportunities • Continued development of resources for host sites and candidates • Intern Alumni Database • Development of Overseas Component
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
Contact Information • Ray Plaza • Residential and Dining Programs • Virginia Tech • 109 East Eggleston Hall • Blacksburg, VA 24061 • (540) 231-3266 • rp25@vt.edu
Please visit the Housing Internship Committee Display for additional information and other items - 25th Anniversary -