Science Internship Program
Student Guidelines
Use common sense and professional conduct at all times. Interns are responsible for understanding and following the site's rules, policies, procedures, protocol, and expectations.
Do's
- Set mutually satisfactory and feasible goals with agency and faculty sponsors
- Become familiar with agency policy and procedures and abide by all regulations
- Support the agency and its staff and contacts with the public
- Notify the agency sponsor when unable to work
- Consult supervisor(s) when confronted with problems beyond the scope of the internship
- Evaluate each meeting or activity that has been planned and conducted
- Set a positive standard for other interns to follow
- Complete work as outlined on learning agreement*
- Participate in a site orientation*
- Know how to exit internship site in case of an emergency
- Be punctual and responsible in completing commitments to the internship site
- Talk to faculty member when there are issues at the internship site
*Required for students taking internships for credit
Don'ts
- DON'T report to the internship site under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- DON'T give or loan a client money or other personal belongings
- DON'T make promises or commitments to a client that cannot be followed through
- DON'T tolerate verbal exchange of a sexual nature or engage in behavior that might be perceived as sexual with a client or community-based organization representative
- DON'T tolerate verbal exchange or engage in behavior that might be perceived as discriminating against an individual on the basis of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, or ethnicity
- DON'T engage in any type of business with clients during the internship
- DON'T enter into personal relationships with a client or community-based organization representative during the internship
For assistance in accommodations for any disabilities, please contact Margaret Keith, Director, Student Disability and Accessibility Center (SDAC) at (831) 582-4369.
• Do not leave items visible in the car's interior. Place valuable articles in the trunk prior to arrival at the internship site
• When using the bus, be sure to know the route and cost of bus fare
• In case of a breakdown or a mix up with transportation, carry enough money for a cab ride home
• Develop a community safety net of resources around the site
• Get to know internship supervisors
• Determine the people, places and other resources in the area that can be of assistance in times of emergency (e.g. know the location of phones, 24-hour stores, police station, etc.)
• Give the phone number of the internship site to roommate, friend, or relative before beginning the internship
Sexual harassment
Visit CSUMB's Title IX - Sexual Discrimination, Harassment, and Assault Page for Information and Resources.