FY 2019 INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE FORM: Second Round – June … · intern will gain an understanding of developing communication strategies, campaigns, messages and channels. The intern

The form must be submitted as an E-MAIL FILE ATTACHMENT (Word format) to Myra Kaufman at [email protected]. 1

Graduate Public Service Internship Program (GPSI)

FY 2019 INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE FORM: Second Round – June 1, 2018

This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Kathryn Martin

Agency: Capital Development Board

Bureau / Division: Operations

Agency Website: https://www.illinois.gov/cdb/Pages/default.aspx

GPSI Internship Title: Operations Management GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 502

Please provide an internship title that connects the position to the nature of the internship experience and includes GPSI Intern in the title. For example, Energy Assistance GPSI Intern or Policy Analyst – GPSI Intern. AGENCY VEHICLE: The State of Illinois Auto Liability Self-Insurance Plan that covers state agencies extends to cover GPSI interns as long as interns are driving the state vehicle as a part of state business for the agency. Accordingly, will this internship require the intern to drive an agency motor pool vehicle to fulfill their internship experience?

YES NO

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Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The overall goal for the Operations Management GPSI Intern is to get an overall sense of how the Operations Unit of the Capital Development Board works and furthermore to assist the Unit in each of its various capacities. Specifically, the Operations unit focuses on the first major of a CDB project from planning of the project up until the start of construction. The Operations unit consists of six sub-units: Programming, Capital Planning, Contracting, Fiscal, Human Resources, and Information Services. The main objective for the Operations Management GPSI Intern will be to assist and support each of these sub-units in various capacities and to be educated on how each of them operates. The Operation Unit seeks a candidate capable of both administrative and clerical tasks, as well as someone capable of strategic thinking and crisis management. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The ideal learning outcome for the intern(s) is to have gained useful experience supporting and assisting the Capital Development Board. Specifically, the intern will learn the intricacies of State construction procurement and contracting, as well as get usable experience in the various other aspects of state agency operations. The intern will learn and participate in the process of state construction from the inception of the project to issuing the final construction contract. Position Mission This position is accountable for:

• Support of the Capital Development Board Operations unit. • Assisting in various capacities in each of the following units: Contracts, Programming, Information Services, Capital

Planning, Human Resources and Fiscal. • Additional duties as assigned.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Assist and support the Contracts Unit with Financial Disclosures and Conflict of Interest review for Subcontractors and occasionally Prime Contractors.

2. Assist the Contracts Unit with Potential Conflict of Interest Reviews and reporting to the CPO office for both Prime Contractors and Subcontractors.

3. Assist the Information Services unit by supporting the Central Files group. 4. Support the Information Services unit by helping to develop an IS workflow. 5. Assist the Capital Planning Unit by reviewing various aspects of the QBS Architect/Engineer selection process,

including but not limited to prescreening firms and analyzing 255 forms. 6. Work with the Fiscal Unit to support various aspects of the new ERP system, as well as assisting with the Agency’s

financial reporting. 7. Support Operations in various aspects of the eBuilder system and budget preparation. 8. Assist the Human Resources Unit in various aspects of the hiring process and contract negotiations. 9. Assist in CDB’s eBuilder project, looking at streamlining agency policies, processes and procedures, including

updating procedures and creating process maps 10. Assisting with outside information requests from the Governor’s Office and Budget Office 11. Other duties as assigned within the agency, including potential projects for the Legal and Fair Employment Practices

Units.



FY 2019 SKILLS: Second Round- June 2018 • From the list below, please “click” the experience, knowledge, and/or skills that would be valuable for

this internship. Please click all that apply.

Accounting Advising/Counseling Agricultural Skills

Archiving Athletics Audio/Visual

Auditing Broadcasting Budgeting

Case Management Child Welfare City Management

Computer Use Computer Programming: C# Computer Programming: Java

Computer Programming: Python Computer Programming: SQL Customer Service

Data Analysis Economic Analysis Editing

Environmental Issues Finance/Revenue Fundraising

Graphics Historical Research Human Resources

Labor Relations Laboratory Research Law Enforcement

Legal Research/Writing Library Research Lobbying

Management Marketing Microsoft Office: Access

Microsoft Office: Excel Microsoft Office: Outlook Microsoft Office: PowerPoint

Microsoft Office: Publisher Microsoft Office: Word Negotiation Skills

Photography Policy Analysis Public Health Screening

Public Relations Public Speaking Recycling/Waste Management

Social Media: Facebook Social Media: Twitter Student Housing

Student Organizations Survey Research Teaching

Training Development Website Design Other (please specify):





This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Jennifer Schultz, Communications Director

Agency: Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT)

Bureau / Division: Communications

Agency Website: https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/doit/Pages/default.aspx

GPSI Internship Title: Social Media GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 504


YES NO



https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/doit/Pages/default.aspx


Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The goal of this internship experience is to provide the graduate student with a unique view of what is involved to promote a state agency and communicate with stakeholders. The intern will gain an understanding of developing communication strategies, campaigns, messages and channels. The intern will learn the fundamentals of social media campaigns and how it relates to the overall communication goals. Additionally, the intern will assist with communications activities and projects for the agency. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The GPSI Intern will gain an understanding of using social media as a communication tool. They will learn the opportunities and risks involved with using social media in the public sector, as well as how to plan accordingly. The intern will assist with gathering and reporting on social metrics in order to align messages with channels to reach appropriate audiences. The intern will attend events, take photos, create social graphics, write content and images to effectively communicate messages and gain the attention of viewers. Additionally, the intern will assist with communications activities and projects for the agency.


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Erin M. Cleary

Agency: Dept. of Agriculture

Bureau / Division: Marketing, Promotion and Grants

Agency Website: https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/agr/Pages/default.aspx

GPSI Internship Title: Marketing Assistant

GPSI Code: 507


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: To learn how the agriculture market news and international export programs benefit the state of Illinois both financially and agriculturally Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The intern will learn how to broadcast the market news as well as learn how to process the Centennial Farm program applications. These are very specific only to the Department of Agriculture so it's a great way to enter a career with IDOA.



Accounting Advising/Counseling X Agricultural Skills











Management X Marketing Microsoft Office: Access




X Public Relations Public Speaking Recycling/Waste Management








This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Rebecca Clark

Agency: Dept. of Agriculture

Bureau / Division: Administrative Services/Communications

Agency Website: agr.state.il.us; illinoisstatefair.info; duquoinstatefair.net

GPSI Internship Title: Public Information/Communications GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 508

Please provide an internship title that connects the position to the nature of the internship experience and includes GPSI Intern in the title. For example, Energy Assistance GPSI Intern or Policy Analyst – GPSI Intern. AGENCY VEHICLE: The State of Illinois Auto Liability Self-Insurance Plan that covers state agencies extends to cover GPSI interns as long as interns are driving the state vehicle as a part of state business for the agency. Accordingly, will this internship require the intern to drive an agency motor pool vehicle to fulfill their internship experience? X YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Assist the agency communication team develop and execute a communications strategy for the Illinois Dept. of Agriculture, Illinois State Fair and DuQuoin State Fair. This includes, but is not limited to: helping maintain agency’s eight social media sites and websites, assist in the writing of press releases, maintaining the Illinois State Fair app, promoting and hosting events, working with the media and general public. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: It is our goal to train this intern to oversee summer workers in the Illinois State Fair press office.





Auditing X Broadcasting Budgeting


X Computer Use Computer Programming: C# Computer Programming: Java

Computer Programming: Python Computer Programming: SQL X Customer Service

Data Analysis Economic Analysis X Editing


X Graphics Historical Research Human Resources



Management X Marketing Microsoft Office: Access



X Photography Policy Analysis Public Health Screening

X Public Relations X Public Speaking Recycling/Waste Management

X Social Media: Facebook X Social Media: Twitter Student Housing


X Training Development Website Design Other (please specify):





This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Patricia L. Schnoor

Agency: Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Bureau / Division: Office of Employment and Training

Agency Website: http://www.illinois.gov/dceo/Pages/default.aspx

GPSI Internship Title: Grant Program Management GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 509


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The Office of Employment and Training (OET) at the Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (Commerce) is the state's lead workforce development office. OET manages a multitude of Federal Department of Labor grant programs for the state. The primary program for the office is the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) which was formerly named Workforce Investment Act (WIA). WIOA was implemented on July 1, 2015. There are many policy and procedural items still in flux and being worked out at local, state, and national levels. The purpose of this program is to assist citizens of the state to achieve long-term, satisfying employment and career development in state demand occupation pathways. Target markets for the funding is Youth, Adults, and Dislocated Workers per Federal mandates. The Office of Technology and Performance in the OET oversees the technology systems utilized for WIOA and other statewide workforce related programs, and pilot programs. Staff are involved in the day-to-day design, development, implementation, and maintenance of those systems. Under the new WIOA law new system challenges for the state demand innovative programmatic and technological ways to integrate inter-agency program functions and interface systems to every extent possible. The two main tech systems OET manages are, the IL Workforce Development System (IWDS), and IL workNet (IwN). IWDS is a mainframe case management system that is utilized by Commerce staff and twenty-two local government workforce offices or Local Workforce Innovation Agencies for intake, client eligibility determination, services tracking, program completion or exiting, and analyzing performance metrics, post-service outcomes, and wage rate achievements in order to assess the impact of the workforce assistance on the state and nation. A positive return on investment of the program is essential to its sustainability and to growing a stronger workforce and economy in IL. IL workNet is an online, open access web portal built in the cloud and utilizing state-of-the-art widgets and most current trending technology. This web portal is being utilized as a resource tool for job seekers, employers, training providers, researchers, and many more. IwN interfaces client intake information, Employment Training Provider data, laid off workers, and special pilot grants information with IWDS. Because of this API capability IwN is utilized for intake processes and metric/ data transparency dashboards and score cards. The Performance side of the Office of Employment and Training falls into many scenarios. First and foremost, the office is required to report the Title I WIOA data on a quarterly and annually basis to DOL. OET also queries, analyzes and compiles data ad hoc from its database to share with Governor office and other informational requests from researchers and economic specialists. Annual reporting is required by the Governor's Office of Management and Budget to comply with state reporting. The state has a newly established centralized longitudinal data sharing warehouse that has the ability to match and share data between Illinois' educational and workforce agencies. This GPSI Position will be highly challenged and expected to assist the Technology and Performance Manager with the following work items: * Illinois Workforce Development System (IWDS) - analyzing policy and procedure and ensuring the system is in compliance and serving the users and collecting all necessary data for reporting and performance; assist with business requirement writing of ongoing system updates, system upgrades, system testing, system training, system input; * Data Validation – Annual desk file review of 1,500 files ‐ confidential case management oversight / SharePoint site architecture and maintenance/ Quality Control review and validation / Federal Reporting eDRVS system input * Creating and Proofing documentation and/or training materials for WIOA, Trade Adjustment Assistance, Disability Employment Initiative, IwN, jobPrep mobile app, workforce pilot projects. *Illinois Longitudinal Data System data mining and data research and analysis - defining utilization, data sharing recommendations and usages of the seven educational and workforce agencies/institutions involved in the initiative. * Performance Data – WIOA reporting and dashboard review, field staff instruction, and design recommendations. WIOA required many new performance metric reporting and inter-agency cooperative reporting. Much needs to be done to finalize the core partner reporting on the WIOA programs and successfully reporting WIOA in program year 2018. Apprenticeship Program research and state Apprenticeship Program Development Team ‐ WIOA requirement * WIOA Policy and Integration team ‐ coordination, communication, follow‐up, policy review/ team building/ inter‐agency and statewide liaison work. * WIOA State-wide Strategic Plan and regional economic and workforce development – Return on Investment (ROI) work conducted with consulting group/ mobile application and website reviews to look up topical information and create consolidated summary level document upon demand for management. * Employment Training Provider List – statewide accessibility and performance measurement IwN content management and testing ‐ ie. User Guides that facilitate in navigation and maximizing IwN system content benefits. * Employment and Training Informational Videos – write script and possibly participate in videos and assist with video production Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Assist Technology and Performance Manager on many high level statewide priority projects such as: WIOA implementation state-wide



interoperability plan; Pilot projects such as the Illinois Employment and Business (IEBS) statewide analytical business data forecasting and dislocated worker/ mass layoff transparency tool.








Computer Programming: .Net Computer Programming: SQL Customer Service













Training Development Website Design Other : Statistics





This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Donavon Patton

Agency: Healthcare and Family Services

Bureau / Division: Bureau of Fiscal Operations, Finance Division

Agency Website: www.illinois.gov/hfs/

GPSI Internship Title: Governmental Accounting - GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 520


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The internship experience is meant to show how Bureau of Fiscal Operations (BFO) is committed to the Agency mission of ensuring quality healthcare coverage at sustainable costs, empowering people to make sound decisions about their well‐being and maintaining the highest standards of program integrity on behalf of the citizens of Illinois. Establishing and enforcing child support obligations to make sure children and their families have the opportunities they deserve. BFO - Receipts and IV-D Distribution supports this mission by drawing upon our staff and resources to help the Agency accomplish its goals by handling all cash receipts and reporting, and administering the Agency accounting system. The intern will be asked to learn the guidelines and processes governing receivables, receipts and refunds for the Child Support and Medical programs. This will include both electronic and manual accounting of receipts and refunds along with related reporting requirements. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The intern will develop skills using the Agency accounting system along with Excel, Access, iDrop and Crystal Reports to load information into or extract report data from the Agency accounting system. The intern is to gain an understanding of the various types of receipts, sources and the relationship of the Treasurer's Office, Comptroller's Office and vendors used to collect, process, and deposit receipts for the Child Support and Medical Programs. The intern will also gain knowledge of invoices, statements and refunds related to the receipts along with an understanding of the various positions and duties in the Receipts and IV-D Distribution section.


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Evelyn Harvell


Bureau / Division: Bureau of Collections/Division of Finance

Agency Website: http:/www.hfs.illinois.gov/

GPSI Internship Title: TPL Intern

GPSI Code: 523


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: To obtain a global perspective of the Third Party Liability Section. Under direction, independently conduct complex accounting work for the Bureau of Collections-Third Party Unit; independently analyze provider adjustment (debits/credits) initiated by the TPL section; implements procedures for tracking of and accounting for outgoing subrogation claims; updates on-line accounts receivable ledger by recipient of subrogation claims filed against health insurance benefits, and all subsequent actions taken on the claim. Assist Medicare-Provider Recovery with research of denied claims; preform reverse validation functions; assist with Medicare A/B billing and provider recoveries; assist with special projects to research claims to provider for TPL reporting. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The intern will gain experience and knowledge of the Healthcare & Family Services TPL policy and procedures, as well as the operational functions of each section/unit within the Bureau of Collections; The Department will gain additional highly qualified professionals to assist in the Department's operational functions.


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Michelle Eades


Bureau / Division: Bureau of Collections

Agency Website: www.hfs.illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: GPSI Intern Academic Assistant

GPSI Code: 526


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The GPSI Intern will assist with several job functions within the Bureau of Collections - Technical Recovery Section. More specifically, they will be responsible for supporting the Liens and Estates (LE), Personal Injury (PI) and Workers’ Compensation (WC) units. They will be required to complete fact finding tasks and evaluate and analyze cases presented before them on reports such as the Cases Cancelled Due to Death, the PI 120 day report, the PI 1 year report and the WC monthly interface run. They will aid in generating statistical reports, processing unit reports, generating medical expenses reports and creating comparative reports. The intern will also be working on Trust cases, reviewing Nursing Home Audits and processing Small Estate Affidavits utilizing the Technical Recovery Case Management System (TRCMS) database. In addition, they will be required to complete an analysis of clients’ assets to be entered and tracked in TRCMS regarding life insurance, Trusts, property information, annuities, prepaid burial/funeral, pensions, retirements, and IRAs. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: They will learn the different facets of operations between state agencies, how to research data on state internal computer systems, how to analyze available data and see the collection process firsthand.


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Tom Heavisides

Agency: IL Department of Natural Resources

Bureau / Division: Office of Resource Conservation

Agency Website: https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Pages/default.aspx and

https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/programs/NRDA/Pages/default.aspx

GPSI Internship Title: Natural Resource Technical Assistant-GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 537




https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/Pages/default.aspx

https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/programs/NRDA/Pages/default.aspx


YES NO Goals and objectives for this internship experience: 1. Help assess damages to natural resources • Become familiar with requirements of Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) federal guidelines for ecological injury assessments • Interact with field biologist • Draft technical reports 2. Assist with Natural Resource Restoration Projects •Become familiar with requirements of NRDA Federal guidelines for restoration •Develop NRDA Restoration Plans • Coordinate technical review/comments • Implement Ecological Restoration Projects – Field Visits 3. Assist with Restoration Monitoring Program • Help conduct surveys – Field Visits • Data management and analysis • Draft summary reports 4. Assist with Technological Advances • Utilize various mapping software (i.e. GIS) •Maintain program website (i.e. SharePoint system) Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: This individual will be directly involved in administering the State of Illinois' Natural Resource Damage Assessment Program. This experience will allow the individual to understand and apply the process outlined by state and federal regulations that authorizes Natural Resource Trustees to seek compensation for the public for injuries to natural resources, and then restore, rehabilitate, replace or acquire equivalent natural resources. This position provides the opportunity to work with Department staff, government agencies, private interest groups and volunteers to achieve common goals.























Training Development Website Design Other (please specify): writing

(science-based); Geographical Information Systems (GIS)





This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Veronica Halloway

Agency: IDPH

Bureau / Division: Director’s Office/Center for Minority Health Services

Agency Website: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/life-stages-populations/minority-health

GPSI Internship Title: Public Health Intern

GPSI Code: 538


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: • .Assist with developing/coordinating public health awareness campaigns geared towards public health education • Utilize social media to promote health awareness messages • Assist with writing, editing and proofing a variety of public health communication and education materials for us in

widespread outreach efforts • Analyze agency’s services and programs for efficacy within communities of color • Assist with coordination of health outreach events • Assist with data, research, and publication of an annual health disparities report

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives:

• Data collection, analysis, and presentation • Program review and evaluation • Writing/developing effective press releases, education materials, and social media content • Planning and coordinating projects and events


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Scott McFarland

Agency: IDPH

Bureau / Division: Serve Illinois Commission

Agency Website: www.serve.illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: Marketing and Outreach Program Coordinator

GPSI Code: 539


YES X NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: GPSI intern serving with the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) will receive a broad range of government experiences. Goals include an understanding of how state government is organized and services delivered. There will be a strong emphasis on developing a collaborative environment with federal government programming to assist in strengthening the statewide network of volunteer support organizations. The intern will gain an understanding of the AmeriCorps program and other National Service grant programs. He/She will learn to provide effective technical assistance to programs involved in volunteer management and will support and promote volunteerism throughout the state of Illinois. He/She will also be involved in the marketing aspect of volunteerism, creating and updating documents such as reports and newsletters, as well as managing a variety of social media accounts. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The GPSI serving with the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) within the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will assist with a wide range of duties associated with promoting volunteerism and national service in Illinois. Duties include but are not limited to: Develop promotional materials related to national days of service, including Veterans' Week of Service, Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, and AmeriCorps Week. Coordinate mailings to individuals, elected officials, and community-based organizations across the state. Develop programs and activities for participation by Commissioners, elected officials, and other Department employees. Develop and distribute communications to programs and assist in the development of the Commission’s statewide newsletter. Coordinate with training facilitators to present at conferences and assist in the planning and preparation of training sessions and conferences. Coordinate social media postings on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, You Tube, and LinkedIn in order to encourage volunteerism and national service in the State of Illinois. Assist with volunteer recognition programs such as the Governor's Volunteer Service Awards Develop materials and correspondence to improve awareness of and communication between national service programs across the state. Research and develop materials and reports related to volunteer centers and other volunteer infrastructure. Develop and distribute educational materials on volunteerism, national service, and other programs of the Commission. Develop materials and updates and keep records for the State’s volunteerism website, www.Serve.Illinois.gov. Perform other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
























Previous volunteerism experience





This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Bill Dart

Agency: Public Health

Bureau / Division: Office of Policy, Planning and Statistics/Deputy Director’s Office

Agency Website: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/licensing-certification http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/lifecare.htm

GPSI Internship Title: Health Systems Analyst GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 540


YES NO



http://www.dph.illinois.gov/licensing-certification

http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/lifecare.htm


Goals and objectives for this internship experience: 1. To manage the review and analysis of Life Care Facility permit applications and annual permit holder filings. 2. To assist in the design of the process for the evaluation of alternative healthcare delivery demonstration program models. 3. To assist in the research, data gathering, analysis and evaluation of information related to alternative healthcare delivery models and their effect on access to care, cost of health care, quality of care, and the impact on the existing health care delivery system. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The intern will have the opportunity to learn about regulatory processes; survey research; data and economic analysis; and report writing.

























F FY 2019 INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE FORM: Second Round – June 1, 2018

This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Jennifer Martin

Agency: Illinois Department of Public Health

Bureau / Division: Office of Health Promotion/Division of Chronic Disease/Injury and Violence Prevention Program

Agency Website: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/prevention-wellness/injury-violence-prevention

GPSI Internship Title: Injury and Violence Prevention GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 547


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The goal of the internship is to join the Injury and Violence Prevention Program (IVPP) team to utilize a macro-level approach to support statewide injury and violence prevention (IVP) efforts. This will be accomplished through assisting IVPP with implementing IVP activities and projects outlined in the State Violence and Injury Prevention Project. The project is overseen by IVPP staff in partnership with the Illinois Partnership for Safety. There are seven 7 Overarching Strategies: 1. Educate health department leaders and policy makers about public health approaches to injury and violence

prevention (IVP). 2. Engage, coordinate and leverage other internal state health department and external and Injury Control

Research Centers for others/or other injury research institutes. 3. Enhance statewide IVP plan and logic model for 4 priority areas (child abuse and neglect; sexual and intimate

partner violence; traumatic brain injury and motor vehicle injury.) 4. Implement 3 strategies that address four priority areas listed in #3. 5. Develop evaluation plan reflecting process and outcome measures. 6. Disseminate surveillance and evaluation information to stakeholders and use to inform continuous quality

improvements. 7. Enhance surveillance systems to capture IVP data. The internship work plan will build upon the GPSI’s strengths and interests. Some activities would include, but not limited to: • Data collection and analysis • Evaluation • Grant writing • Partnership development and support • Policy • Publication development (e.g., website content, fact sheets) • Social media messaging • Strategic plan development and implementation Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: By the completion of the internship, the graduate intern will be able to identify and apply the core competences for injury and violence prevention - http://www.safestates.org/page/CoreCompetencies - which include: 1. Describe and explain injury and/or violence as a major social and health problem. 2. Access, interpret, use and present injury and/or violence data. 3. Design and implement injury and/or violence prevention activities. 4. Evaluate injury and/or violence prevention activities. 5. Build and manage an injury and/or violence prevention program. 6. Disseminate information related to injury and/or violence prevention to the community, other professionals,

key policy makers and leaders through diverse communication networks. 7. Stimulate change related to injury and/or violence prevention through policy, enforcement, advocacy and

education. 8. Maintain and further develop competency as an injury and/or violence prevention professional. 9. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and best practices necessary to address at least one specific injury and/or

violence topic (e.g. motor vehicle occupant injury, intimate partner violence, fire and burns, suicide, drowning, child injury, etc.) and be able to serve as a resource regarding that area.

Additional learning outcomes: • Learn the prevalence of injury and violence mortality and morbidity, in addition to populations at higher risk. • Learn strategies for establishing or enhancing prevention efforts. • Enhance their professionalism and apply critical thinking.


http://www.safestates.org/page/CoreCompetencies



























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Julie B. Doetsch

Agency: Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Bureau / Division: Division of Health Data and Policy

Agency Website: http://dph.illinois.gov/

GPSI Internship Title: Spanish-speaking GPSI Intern PRAMS Interviewer

GPSI Code: 550


YES NO



http://dph.illinois.gov/


Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Through on-boarding, the intern will learn about the history and mission of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The intern will be placed in Office of Policy, Planning, and Statistics (OPPS), Division of Health Data and Policy, in the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) project. PRAMS is an on-going population-based survey of women who recently gave birth in Illinois. Collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this surveillance system is implemented in 47 states, New York City, Puerto Rico, and Washington DC. The PRAMS goal is to reduce infant mortality and morbidity by collecting information from new mothers about their behaviors and experiences before, during, and immediately after pregnancy. Data are collected in English and Spanish languages using mail surveys with telephone interviews conducted with those not responding by mail. More information is available on the IDPH PRAMS website. The IDPH PRAMS project seeks an individual who is fluent in Spanish and English, both written and verbal, who will conduct PRAMS interviews. The intern also will perform other operational duties. The goal of this internship is to provide experience conducting epidemiologic surveillance through the ongoing, systematic collection of health data. Specific activities of the intern are:

• Reading, comprehending, and following strict survey protocols. • Reading, comprehending, and strictly adhering to Human Subjects Protections protocols. • Conducting telephone interviews in English and Spanish languages to collect information from women who

recently gave birth. • Entering data into the PRAMS online data collection system provided by CDC to operationalize project

activities. • Assisting with survey mail and phone operations. • Translating written and verbal communications from Spanish to English, and English to Spanish. • Developing professional comportment through the experience of asking and hearing about difficult and

sensitive experiences of women before, during and immediately following pregnancy. • In addition to PRAMS activities, time will be allocated to assisting with Health Data and Policy projects

that are consistent with graduate-level work and will expose the intern to data use and programmatic activities.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The intern will learn about epidemiologic surveillance, Human Subjects Protections, mail and telephonic data collection, data entry, professional demeanor, and human relations.

FY 2019 SKILLS: Second Round- June 2018

• From the list below, please “click” the experience, knowledge, and/or skills that would be valuable for












http://dph.illinois.gov/data-statistics/prams












Written and verbal fluency in Spanish and English languages





This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Nelson Agbodo

Agency: IDPH

Bureau / Division: Office of Policy, Planning, and Statistics


GPSI Internship Title: Data Analyst

GPSI Code: 551


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: This internship involves project management and data analysis. The project management accounts for 10% of the workload and will consist of implementing new administrative rules under the leadership of the Health Data and Policy Division Chief. Ninety percent (90%) of the internship will focus on acquiring, cleaning, analyzing, and disseminating health data. The objective is to publish "data briefs," and scientific articles to assist public local health departments, IDPH health programs, and healthcare agencies in making policy and intervention decisions. The intern will work with a multidisciplinary group of experts, including statisticians, demographers, and public administrators to achieve these objectives. Prerequisites include statistical methods, online database search, and scientific writing. Datasets generated will be disseminated to the public, scientific communities, and agencies through IQuery. IQuery is one of the State's online data systems that disseminate health data to the public. Link to IQuery: https://iquery.illinois.gov/iquery/ Multidisciplinary Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The intern will learn best statistical practices in acquiring, cleaning, and storing data for statistical analysis and scientific information dissemination. The intern will also learn advanced statistical methods, such as regression and classification and multidisciplinary collaboration.





















Training Development Website Design Other (please specify): MS

Excel Pivot Table





This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Nelson Agbodo

Agency: IDPH

Bureau / Division: Office of Policy, Planning, and Statistics


GPSI Internship Title: Health Data Systems

GPSI Code: 552


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: This internship focuses on developing data repository and reporting systems. The intern will work with a multidisciplinary group of experts, including statisticians, demographers, programmers, information technologists, and public administrators to develop the data systems. The intern will participate in data system design, programing, and testing. The data systems will be developed in the MongoDB platform, using various online database design resources. Prerequisites include: SQL, VB, VBA, and Excel Pivot Table. The intern will also assist in preparing data files for the data systems and computing health indicators. Some of the datasets will be disseminated through IQuery. IQuery is one of the State's online data systems that disseminate health data to the public. Link to IQuery: https://iquery.illinois.gov/iquery/ Multidisciplinary Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The intern will learn best practices in online database design; statistical process to acquire, clean, and store data for statistical analysis; and online data dissemination. The intern will also learn multidisciplinary collaboration and evaluation of consulting service delivery.





















Training Development Website Design Other (please specify): SQL,

VB, VBA, and MS Excel Pivot Table





This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: BJ Murray

Agency: Illinois Department of Transportation

Bureau / Division: Bureau of Planning

Agency Website: http://www.idot.illinois.gov/transportation-system/transportation-management/planning/index

GPSI Internship Title: Transportation Systems Planning GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 561


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The goal of this internship is to provide the intern with real-world practical experience that provides the knowledge and skills necessary to fulfill the role of a transportation planner at a local, regional, state, or national level. The specific objective of the internship is to provide insight into transportation system planning, and how system plan projects are developed, procured, managed, and implemented. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The intern in general will learn: The Organization and role of the Illinois Department of Transportation and the various roles of transportation planning throughout the organization; Intergovernmental relations and communication; Various roles within the Office of Planning and Programming – Bureau of Planning; and, the numerous specific career paths of a transportation planner. Relative to transportation system planning the intern will specifically learn: project development; project scoping; project procurement; project management; and project implementation


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Stephanie Dobbs


Bureau / Division: Bureau of Operations/Maintenance Operations

Agency Website: www.idot.illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: Roadside Management Resource Specialist

GPSI Code: 562





Goals and objectives for this internship experience: It is Illinois Department of Transportation policy to provide wildlife habitat and encourage native vegetation establishment on our rights-of-way. The Department is committed to providing for safe travel of the motoring public while seeking out opportunities to improve habitat opportunities statewide. As a Department we are actively building, restoring and protecting habitat for the monarch butterfly, other pollinators and many other plant and animal threatened and endangered species. Objectives for this experience will include: providing technical expertise and assistance in creating and monitoring of the statewide integrated roadside management plan to provide a functional plan that meets the Department’s needs, provides for the safety of the motoring public and preserves and protects environmental assets; assist with building and IDOT monarch conservation strategy including assistance with completion of our Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); assist with research already underway regarding habitat on right-of-way including additional and follow up milkweed density counts; assistance with the development of a habitat mitigation process and policies regarding same including potential right-of-way habitat mitigation banks; and assistance with updating our department specifications for trees, seed, sod and habitat establishment. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The Intern will have opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through the following learning experiences:

• Development of a habitat mitigation process, working with state and local agencies on policies, locations and mitigation banks

• Involvement in the CCAA process with the USFWS including attending meetings; providing input on environmental review and processes for state and local agencies on a state and national level; drafting applications and agreements

• Assist with development of a Department monarch butterfly conservation strategy • Assist with and provide input on development of an environmental review process for permit issuance • Assist with and provide input on development of an environmental review process for maintenance activities on right-

of-way • Assist with development and implementation of GIS mapping of existing and planned habitat areas • Assist Districts in development of integrated roadside vegetation management plans and provide drafts for statewide

review of district and statewide plans • Participate in Illinois Monarch Project and national Umbrella CCAA meetings to provide technical input on

environmental asset protection, habitat protection and reconstruction activities. • Participate in research activities conducted on right-of-way by the department, Illinois Natural History Survey, Illinois

Department of Natural Resources and Monarch Joint Venture to determine current and potential habitat viability for the monarch butterfly, rusty patched bumblebee, Indiana bat and other threatened and endangered species.



Accounting Advising/Counseling X Agricultural Skills






X Data Analysis Economic Analysis X Editing

X Environmental Issues Finance/Revenue Fundraising

Graphics X Historical Research Human Resources






X Microsoft Office: Excel X Microsoft Office: Outlook X Microsoft Office: PowerPoint

Microsoft Office: Publisher X Microsoft Office: Word Negotiation Skills

Photography X Policy Analysis Public Health Screening



Student Organizations X Survey Research Teaching





FY 2019 INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE FORM: Second Round – June 1, 2018 This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Christy Davis


Bureau / Division: Bureau of Programming

Agency Website: http://www.idot.illinois.gov/transportation-system/local-transportation-partners/county-engineers-and-

local-public-agencies/funding-opportunities/ITEP

GPSI Internship Title: Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 563


YES NO



http://www.idot.illinois.gov/transportation-system/local-transportation-partners/county-engineers-and-local-public-agencies/funding-opportunities/ITEP

http://www.idot.illinois.gov/transportation-system/local-transportation-partners/county-engineers-and-local-public-agencies/funding-opportunities/ITEP


Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Assist with different activities related to the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) . - Improve knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Access, Excel and Word, and PowerPoint. - Provide accurate products in a timely manner. - Keep database information current and accurate in Microsoft SharePoint. - Improve letter writing skills. - Coordinate program efforts with other Bureaus and outside sources. - Improve organizational skills. - Perform duties in a safe and efficient manner. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The intern will learn about the process of project implementation and the need for coordination. The intern will also learn about the intricacies of dealing with state, federal and local funding issues as well as seeing a project from its initial stages to actual construction. The intern will work with the different highway districts throughout the state as well as the general public who are applying for and working with existing ITEP grants. The work load can sometimes be demanding and priorities change often. This will provide experience in multi-tasking and time management. Coordination between other IDOT offices, outside agencies and local communities will help develop communication skills and stress the importance of good coordination and communication.


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: John Sherrill


Bureau / Division: Bureau of Design and Environment

Agency Website: www.dot.state.il.us

GPSI Internship Title: Environmental Project Coordinator

GPSI Code: 568





Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The e goal of this internship is to understand the role of the National Environmental Protection Act as it relates to the Illinois Department of Transportation's projects. The intern is to gain an understanding of what is meant by an "environmental impact" and its specific components which include: land use, air pollution, designated historical properties and archeological sites, environmental justice, floodplains, geological and waste assessment, threatened and endangered species, wetlands, noise, designated park lands, socio-economics, and water quality. The objective of this internship is to review Illinois Department of Transportation roadway and railroad projects for adherence to environmental laws and regulations. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The learning outcome for the intern is to have an understanding of "environmentally informed" decisions as they relate to transportation projects. The intern is to be able to recognize when further steps are necessary to understand the environment impact from constructing a new road; and, identify potential mitigation measures from the road's environmental impacts. The intern will review environmental reports for readability and consistency with federal and state laws, and Department of Transportation regulations.









X Data Analysis Economic Analysis Editing






Microsoft Office: Excel Microsoft Office: Outlook X Microsoft Office: PowerPoint










FY 2019 INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE FORM: Second Round – June 1, 2018 This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Patrick Daniels

Agency: Illinois Emergency Management Agency

Bureau / Division: Radiation Safety / Radon Program

Agency Website: www.radon.illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: Radon Program Intern

GPSI Code: 569


YES NO Goals and objectives for this internship experience:




1. Assist the student in learning about an environmental risk--radon—and how that risk is currently addressed by US and

States programs. 2. Offer the student choices of Agency projects that would make suitable Master Degree special studies or thesis subjects. 3. Give the student a positive work experience in which the student quickly becomes qualified through one or more courses

and examinations to answer questions from radon measurement and mitigation licensees and the public. The student will become a productive member of the Radon Program working in a team environment with realistic and challenging work experience that will help the student in future work after graduation.

4. Provide a student with GIS and Computer Programming skills the opportunity to work with the Agency IT staff on development of radon related databases and mapping projects that would make suitable Master Degree special studies or thesis subjects.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: 1. At the end of the approximately 1.5 year work with the Agency, the student will have an in-depth (expert) level of

knowledge regarding radon as an environmental hazard and the ability to immediately obtain a license to work as a Radon Measurement Professional and/or a Radon Mitigation Professional anywhere in the USA. 2. At the end of the approximately 1.5 year work with the Agency, a student with GIS and Computer Programming skills

will have created an online





















Training Development Website Design Other (please specify): GIS





This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Scott Twait

Agency: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

Bureau / Division: BOW / Division of Water Pollution Control

Agency Website: http://www.epa.illinois.gov/

GPSI Internship Title: Aquatic Biologist GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 572


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The objective of this internship is to provide hands-on experience for the application of aquatic biology, aquatic ecology, and ichthyology within the context of state and federal regulations. The Aquatic Biologist GSPI Intern will be tasked with reviewing study plans and results pertaining to 316(a) Thermal Demonstrations and 316(b) Impingement and Entrainment Demonstrations, found within the Clean Water Act (CWA). Facilities (“Applicants”) that discharge heated effluent to Waters of the State may be required to submit a 316(a) Demonstration to justify that thermal discharges in excess of thermal water quality standards will not adversely affect the balanced, indigenous community of shellfish, fish, and wildlife in and on the receiving body of water. Facilities that withdraw large volumes of surface water through cooling water intake structures may be required to submit a 316(b) Demonstration which characterizes the rate of impingement (entrapment on screens) and entrainment (intake through system) of aquatic life and may also include an entrainment study plan. The intern will work with the Applicants, IEPA staff, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) regarding threatened and endangered species, to ensure that the Applicants meet and comply with the requirements and regulations of these programs. The overarching goal of this internship is to lend technical expertise to the IEPA, provide guidance to Applicants, and, efficiently aid in the processing of these Demonstrations.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Along with

strengthening knowledge of Illinois fauna, the intern will gain applicable experience reviewing technical biological information, will receive valuable technical writing experience, and will improve communicative and collaborative skills by working with the Applicants, IEPA, and IDNR. Field sampling (by the intern) is not a requirement of this position, but the intern may have the opportunity to occasionally assist IEPA staff in stream surveys and water quality monitoring, as well as IDNR during fish surveys. The intern may also be able to participate in other field work associated with the Water Quality Standards section. Throughout the internship, the intern will attain valuable knowledge and experience regarding Illinois fish and aquatic taxa, including but not limited to taxa thermal tolerances, the life-history strategies and susceptibility to impingement/entrainment, and the role of IEPA in the preservation of aquatic life through NPDES permitting by way of the CWA. The intern will have gained an understanding of State and Federal water quality standards, NPDES permitting, and stream/lake surveys as they pertain to 305(b)/303(d) assessments made by IEPA. Upon completion of the internship, it is expected that the intern would have the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to obtain permanent employment with the State of Illinois, or proceed with continuing education in various disciplines associated with this field.

















Microsoft Office: Excel Microsoft Office: Outlook Microsoft Office:

PowerPoint










FY 2019 INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE FORM: Second Round – June 1, 2018 This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: James L. Miles / Rick Cobb

Agency: Illinois EPA

Bureau / Division: Bureau of Water

Agency Website: http://www.epa.illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: Environmental Field Operations / Source Water Protection GPSI

GPSI Code: 573


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Increased understanding of the main federal and state rules/regulations and permit programs under which the Bureau of Water operates; the clean Water Act, the national Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, the Illinois Environmental Protection Act and title 35 of the Illinois Administrative code. -Assist with the compliance monitoring activities for Major and Minor NPDES permittees -Assist with development and implementation of the Small System Strategy -Assist with updating and maintaining FOS inspection Database -Assist with the batch uploading of inspection data to the Federal Integrated Compliance Information System (ICIS) -Assist with monitoring FOS program commitments -Attend weekly Compliance Group meetings for determination of appropriate compliance/enforcement action to take regarding facilities with significant non-compliance. -Generate and review ICIS standard reports and Enforcement Compliance History Online (ECHO) detailed facility reports to be used for targeting/oversight in order to identify permits with significant non-compliances. -Maintain CAFO Large, Medium and Small Inventory. -Assist with the development of spreadsheets, standard operating procedures and checklist to streamline various Field Operations Section processes. Requires ability to establish and maintain sound public contacts and good working relationships with Agency officials and outside organizational representatives. To assist in producing Source Water Assessments and implementing the groundwater rule program, and assist the technical staff on standardized and specialized GIS projects and the tracking and maintaining of databases related to regulatory activities. To become proficient in the use of Geographic Information Systems (ESRI's ArcMap), the Safe Drinking Water Information Management System (SDWIS), and other Agency data systems. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: To become more proficient and experienced in the use of various software applications and databases (ex. Word, Excel, Access, USEPA ICIS and ECHO, Athena and Inspection Tracking Database). -Become more knowledgeable of environmental testing and monitoring standards et by the Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, and the Illinois Environmental Protection Act and the Illinois Pollution Control Board. -Gain experience working in a professional and highly technical program with higher level staff. -Gain a thorough understanding of how the IEPA protects the State’s water resources through an integrated system of permitting, inspections and compliance assurance. Become familiar with the various programs and permits, current rules and regulations, enforcement actions and the national standards under which the program function. To obtain an understanding of the Environmental Protection Act, Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and other related regulatory policies and programs. The candidate will become proficient at the use of ESRI's ArcMap and related products and State and Federal databases. The candidate will obtain a working knowledge of environmental regulations, policies, and regulatory compliance tools.











X Data Analysis Economic Analysis X Editing


X Graphics Historical Research Human Resources



Management Marketing x Microsoft Office: Access

X Microsoft Office: Excel x Microsoft Office: Outlook Microsoft Office: PowerPoint

Microsoft Office: Publisher x Microsoft Office: Word X Negotiation Skills


X Public Relations Public Speaking Recycling/Waste Management








This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Raymond Pilapil


Bureau / Division: Bureau of Air


GPSI Internship Title: Open Burning Permit GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 576


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The mission of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is to safeguard environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the Stat, so as to protect health, welfare, property and quality of life. The IEPA regulates open burning and issues permits for fire fighter/fire extinguisher training, landscape waste with air curtain destructor burns, prairie and ecological landscape burns, and disaster debris open burning. The GPSI intern will focus on reviewing open burning permit applications for compliance with applicable regulations and issuing subsequent permits. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The GPSI Intern should expect to develop skills related to regulatory analysis, public interaction, computer use and basic State governmental operations.


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Greg Dunn


Bureau / Division: Bureau of Land/Division of Remediation Management


GPSI Internship Title: Project Manager GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 577


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The GPSI intern would be responsible for working with Leaking Underground Storage Tank staff in reviewing backlog sites and determining if the sites can receive a closure letter to remove the site from backlog. The intern would be responsible for reviewing these sites, preparing notes and making the final determination (with assistance from Program staff) on closure. The intern would also help in documenting and tracking invoices that are submitted for LUST claims. The tracking would involve developing a system to ensure individual contractor hours are appropriate by preparing a spreadsheet to track total hours worked per project. In addition, there are over 600 Leaking Underground Storage Tank No Further Remediation letter inspections that can be completed in-house from the computer. The intern will be responsible for reviewing the No Further Remediation letters, determining the appropriate restrictions for the site, and either looking up on Google Maps to determine if the site land use is the same or reviewing the Illinois EPA website to verify the groundwater use restriction is still in place. The intern would attend meetings with Illinois EPA project managers and owner/operators, along with possible site visits to observe field work. The GPSI intern would also assist Remedial Project Management Section personnel on an as needed basis, to help review sites and assist in preparation of notes. The purpose of their review would be to determine the status of the site as it relates to the Right-to-Know regulations and determine if the site is within an Environmental Justice area. The research would include review of Bureau files, evaluating the site status, and reporting the status on a spreadsheet or database. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The learning outcome for the intern is to have a full understanding of cleanup goals for contaminated sites and how the regulations from the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Program differ from other regulatory programs. In addition, the GPSI intern will be able to recognize when further steps are necessary to protect human health and the environment and identify necessary steps for compliance with the environmental laws in Illinois.
























Technical Reviews and GIS





This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Kathy Lovejoy

Agency: Illinois Office of the Auditor General

Bureau / Division: Information Systems Audits

Agency Website: www.auditor.illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: IS Audit Intern

GPSI Code: 582


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: For the intern to better understand through first-hand experience how Illinois agencies are audited, specifically related to how information technology supports agency objectives. For the intern to work as a contributing member of an IS audit team. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: For the intern to have gained enough experience to be able to provide similar IS audit services to a professional organization. We also would hope the intern would have the necessary skills and experience to consider applying (and be a viable candidate) for a full time IS audit position upon completion of the program. IS Audit/Data Analyst Intern Position Description: The Auditor General is an Illinois constitutional officer. We review agencies’ financial records, compliance with State and federal law, program performance, and computer security. At the Auditor General’s Office, your creativity and insight are encouraged as your contributions will help to improve the Office's ability to meets its mission and mandates. As an IS Audit Intern, you’ll learn the operations of government firsthand, broadening your professional abilities and acquiring insight into government operations. In addition, you will obtain an understanding of IT audit standards and computer security controls. We are interested in candidates that have an aptitude for auditing information systems and the desire to enhance these skills. You can learn more about our Office from our web site at: www.auditor.illinois.gov. The Intern: 1. Develops working knowledge of auditing techniques, Illinois State government, professional auditing standards, and State information system practices. 2. Serves as a contributing member of an audit team, completing assigned duties of limited scope and communicating with the team leader concerning proper methods to be applied in the audit context. 3. Receives controlled assignments of increasing difficulty and responsibility. 4. Performs general information technology research (i.e. software, hardware, security, standards, etc.) 5. Travels to audit site locations and obtains audit evidence. Performs audit fieldwork, which includes examination of records and other items and preparation and organization of workpapers showing the results of audit work. 6. Learns to gather, interpret, compile, and analyze data pertinent to audits performed by the office. Reviews data and other information pertinent to the audit. 7. Participates in interviews of agency staff to elicit factual information. 8. Helps draft audit reports. 9. Prepares preliminary drafts of audit findings. 10. Gains professional experience and ability primarily through on-the-job training.


this internship. Please click all that apply. x Accounting Advising/Counseling Agricultural Skills


x Auditing Broadcasting x Budgeting







Environmental Issues x Finance/Revenue Fundraising





X Microsoft Office: Excel x Microsoft Office: Outlook x Microsoft Office: PowerPoint

Microsoft Office: Publisher x Microsoft Office: Word Negotiation Skills




Student Organizations x Survey Research Teaching


IS Audit/Data Analyst Intern Position Description The Auditor General is an Illinois constitutional officer. We review agencies’ financial records, compliance with State and federal law, program performance, and computer security. At the Auditor General’s Office, your creativity and insight are encouraged as your contributions will help to improve the Office's ability to meets its mission and mandates. As an IS Audit Intern, you’ll learn the operations of government firsthand, broadening your professional abilities and acquiring insight into government operations. In addition, you will obtain an understanding of IT audit standards and computer security controls. We are interested in candidates that have an aptitude for auditing information systems and the desire to enhance these skills. You can learn more about our Office from our web site at: www.auditor.illinois.gov. The Intern: 1. Develops working knowledge of auditing techniques, Illinois State government, professional auditing standards, and State information system practices. 2. Serves as a contributing member of an audit team, completing assigned duties of limited scope and communicating with the team leader concerning proper methods to be applied in the audit context. 3. Receives controlled assignments of increasing difficulty and responsibility. 4. Performs general information technology research (i.e. software, hardware, security, standards, etc.) 5. Travels to audit site locations and obtains audit evidence. Performs audit fieldwork, which includes examination of records and other items and preparation and organization of workpapers showing the results of audit work. 6. Learns to gather, interpret, compile, and analyze data pertinent to audits performed by the office. Reviews data and other information pertinent to the audit. 7. Participates in interviews of agency staff to elicit factual information. 8. Helps draft audit reports. 9. Prepares preliminary drafts of audit findings. 10. Gains professional experience and ability primarily through on-the-job training.





This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Robert Kerr

Agency: department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Bureau / Division: Office of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology

Agency Website: https://www.illinois.gov/dceo/Pages/default.aspx

GPSI Internship Title: Entrepreneurial Tax Incentive Intern

GPSI Code: 586


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Under the direction of the Deputy Director/Assistant Deputy Director, provide direct leadership over the Illinois Angel Tax Incentive program, the Illinois New Markets Tax Incentive program and other related tax incentive programs. Prepare materials, interact with venture capitalist firms, gather data, prepare reports, and respond to inquiries from business start-ups. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The Entrepreneurial Tax Incentive Inter will administer operations of a statewide tax incentive program (the Angel program is a $10,000,000 tax incentive program). Make decisions to improve tax incentive program access, efficiency and efficacy. Develop and deliver material in support pf program goals to diverse audiences.


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Dan Sluga

Agency: Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

Bureau / Division: IT

Agency Website: www.ptb.illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: Information Technology Developer

GPSI Code: 591


YES NO



http://www.ptb.illinois.gov/


Goals and objectives for this internship experience: As ILETSB staff becomes aware of the student's abilities and skill level some may rise as primary tasks:

1) Develop and maintain existing Board Applications as needed. a. C#/ MVC experience (or interest) preferred. b. ASP.net VB experience. c. Must be familiar with Microsoft Visual Studio

2) As ILETSB staff becomes aware of the student's abilities and skill level some may rise as primary tasks: a. Assist with day-to-day operations of an IT department at a small state board. b. Perform entry-level troubleshooting (MS Office, network, server, database, general computer problems) for

staff and end users. c. Assist in testing new applications. d. Assist with router and security appliance configuration, maintenance, and logging. e. Perform entry-level system administration duties pertaining to Active Directory, WSUS, and Group Policy. f. Monitor and maintain virtualized servers.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Working for the Board will give the student experience in day-to-day Information Technology operations. The student can expect to walk away with knowledge and experience pertaining to areas such as application development, system administration, management information systems, as well as cyber security and information assurance.




























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Julie Davis


Bureau / Division: Office of Accountability


GPSI Internship Title: Performance Measurement and GATA GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 593





YES x NO Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The goal of this internship would be to assist staff in reviewing and assessing agency performance through the performance metrics process as well as assist with the implementation of grant processes, standards and best practices. The intern would be involved in the tracking and analyzing of the performance management process across all agency programs. The intern would gain experience through assisting staff in assessing the effectiveness of the performance metrics process to ensure they measure the Agency’s desired and intended economic outcome. The intern would gain experience in working across offices and bureaus with the goal of supporting the department in meeting goals and objectives. The intern would learn the laws and policies behind Budgeting for Results, which guides the agency’s performance measurement process. The intern would be involved in data collection, analysis and dissemination. Additionally, the intern will assist in the development, writing and testing of policies and procedures related to grant processes, standards and best practices. Develop tools for agency-wide use related to Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) requirements. Assist with development and delivery of training for new and experienced grant managers. Research, summarize and share grant management best practices from professional organizations and other governmental entities. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Develop skills and gain experience in the following: 1) Tracking and analysis of performance; 2) Development and writing of policies, procedures, administrative tools and training documents/presentations; 3) Process evaluation and needs assessment; 4) Research and writing of topics relevant to public accountability; 5) Intra-departmental coordination and communication.




























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Megan Swanson


Bureau / Division: Bureau of Research

Agency Website: http://www.dot.il.gov

GPSI Internship Title: Research Coordination and Technology Transfer Intern

GPSI Code: 594


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Background: IDOT has one of the largest funded federally funded research programs in the United States, with state and nation level research efforts in the following areas: Structures, Hydraulics and Geothermal; Safety; Pavement Design, Managements and Materials; Traffic Operations and Roadside Maintenance; Public and Intermodal Transportation; Planning; Environment; and Construction. The Research Coordination Unit in the Bureau of Research (BR) provides research project oversight throughout the life of each project, creates and disseminates technology transfer for research projects, and facilitates the implementation of appropriate research products. IDOT's research program is recognized for their innovative research, research processes, and implementation activities. Please Note: The Research Coordination and Technology Transfer Intern will not conduct, or assist in conducting, scholarly or laboratory research for IDOT projects. Goals and Objectives: The intern's responsibilities will be varied throughout the year. Organization, turnaround time, and accuracy are essential, as is the ability to look at issues from many angles to provide feedback or solutions. • Assist with various activities related to the Illinois Department of Transportation's (IDOT’s) federally funded transportation research program through state and national level projects. • Track and monitor project status, and project implementation activities using a database. • Provide accurate and timely responses to internal and external program inquiries. • Assist in identification of performance measures for research program management. • Assist with the selection and funding of Transportation Pooled Fund Program projects. • Assist with technology transfer (knowledge transfer) regarding research projects and program • Coordinate research and implementation efforts with other Bureaus, other state agencies, Federal Highway Administration, other states, university staff and industry. • Assist with planning annual Transportation Research Board visits to Illinois. • Utilize and improve knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Generally, (s)he will assist the BR’s Research Coordinator in research coordination activities, including but not limited to project tracking; implementation assistance; attending Technical Review Panel meetings to keep abreast of research progress; assisting with the creation and dissemination of technology transfer materials; and assisting with the coordination and execution of the annual IDOT/ICT Executive Committee meeting, during which research project funding is approved. The intern will also assist in disseminating research solicitations, publications and survey requests received by BR’s from other states, federal agencies, and the private sector, and will also assist with responding to requests for information from IDOT, FHWA, and the legislative branch. (S)he will assist in the creation of research performance measures to track the success of our program and to better share our outcomes within IDOT and with other state and federal agencies. The Research Coordination Unit also coordinates national level research for IDOT, working closely with FHWA on the FHWA Transportation Pooled Fund Program. In order to achieve effective usage of federal funding in the FHWA Pooled Fund Program, the intern will manage and keep updated the Pooled Fund Database. (S)he will also assist in the solicitation of pooled funds, periodic evaluations, and financial tracking of the Pooled Fund Program. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The intern will learn about the importance of practical and innovative research in improving the transportation system. (S)he will be an integral part of the Research Coordination Unit, and will be responsible for day to day project monitoring, as well as for identifying longer term patterns and trends in the research program. These patterns and trends will be used as the basis for creating new performance measures for the program. (S)he will participate in all phases of the project selection, research and implementation process for both state and national research. (S)he will work with staff from IDOT, the Illinois Center for Transportation (ICT), Federal Highway Administration and outside agencies and industry to facilitate successful research outcomes, and to share information with internal users and outside partners about the value and benefits of our research. Through this work, the intern will obtain a management systems view of the interdependence among IDOT bureaus and district offices, as well as the interaction between IDOT, industry, and other governmental agencies. Work in this area would allow an intern to learn how a state obtains and utilizes federal funding for research activities as well as how federal funding requirements, per the Code of Federal of Regulation, influence the type of research conducted, and documentation required to demonstrate fiduciary care of that funding. Seeing how this program is conducted allows an individual to learn how federal funding can be leveraged and pooled by the individual states to address shared research needs.



This work will allow the intern to gain a better understanding of how a state agency can utilize research to address their mission and responsibilities, and how research objectives can manifest changes in policies and procedures used by the agency. Additionally, the intern will witness how a state agency interacts with other governmental groups and the private sector to achieve common goals. Work at the federal level will illustrate how IDOT and other state DOTs effectively leverage funding and pool knowledge for information collection and decision-making purposes. A major goal would be to gain a more global view of IDOT as being more than roads and bridges, and to prepare an individual for a career as a transportation or policy-making professional. This would apply to opportunities in both the private and public sectors. Since research projects include all of the aforementioned focus areas, the intern will be exposed to a more comprehensive view of transportation needs in Illinois and would gain a clear understanding of how federal regulations govern expenditures for a state administered program.


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Joseph Wellbaum

Agency: Department of Human Services

Bureau / Division: Budget

Agency Website: http://www.dhs.state.il.us

GPSI Internship Title: Budget Analyst – GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 595


YES x NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: -Assist in the budget development and budget management of DHS mental health facilities and state operated developmental centers. -Assist in upcoming fiscal year budget forecasting. -Review legislation for possible fiscal impact. -Provide experiences that will further career development Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: -Learn the budget process for the State of Illinois. -Learn fiscal operations of DHS -Gain familiarity with State of Illinois accounting systems -Make contacts with numerous DHS divisions.





Auditing Broadcasting x Budgeting


x Computer Use Computer Programming: C# Computer Programming: Java


X Data Analysis x Economic Analysis Editing

Environmental Issues x Finance/Revenue Fundraising





x Microsoft Office: Excel Microsoft Office: Outlook Microsoft Office: PowerPoint

Microsoft Office: Publisher x Microsoft Office: Word Negotiation Skills

Photography x Policy Analysis Public Health Screening









This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Mark C Gauss

Agency: ILDCEO

Bureau / Division: Business Development / Business Finance


GPSI Internship Title: Business Finance Intern

GPSI Code: 596


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: 1. To gain an understanding of economic development programs, especially the original EDGE program and its successor program. 2. To gain an understanding of business financial underwriting as it relates to state assistance to private businesses. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: -Knowledge of state economic development tax incentive programs, with an emphasis on EDGE -Understanding of processes and techniques for underwriting requests for financial assistance under the Division's various programs, by analyzing profit and loss statements, balance sheets, projections, etc. to determine the financial states of condition of businesses seeking financial assistance.


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Karrie Rueter

Agency: Department of Human Services

Bureau / Division: Bureau of Youth Intervention Services; Division of Family and Community Services

Agency Website: http://www.dhs.state.il.us

GPSI Internship Title: Youth Services Program Coordinator Intern

GPSI Code: 597


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: A GPSI intern working with the Bureau of Youth Intervention Services will receive a broad range of government experiences. Goals include an understanding of how state government is organized and services delivered. There will be a strong emphasis on developing a collaborative environment with community programming to assist in strengthening the delivery of youth services statewide. Interns will become familiar with agency procurement policies, the development and implementation of the Grant process, and the review of legislation relevant to bureau programming. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Same as above


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Ted Schlitt

Agency: IDOT

Bureau / Division: OIPI-Railroads

Agency Website: http://www.dot.state.il.us/

GPSI Internship Title: Finance and Contracts – GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 598


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The intern will develop quantitative, accounting, and finance skills necessary to assist the Bureau of Railroads staff in varied functions. The materials and reports completed by the intern will be accurate, concise, complete, and timely. The work accomplished will result in streamlined and accurate processes of financial reports. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The intern will gain financial and contract development experience and will acquire considerable knowledge about the Illinois Department of Transportation and its operations. Also, the intern will get a background in how Amtrak, consultants, contractors, and the Federal Railroad Administration operate.


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Kaitlin Wilhite


Bureau / Division: Directors/Legislative Affairs


GPSI Internship Title: Legislative Affairs GPSI

GPSI Code: 599


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Gain knowledge and experience in the Legislative process. Learn the legislative process form bill drafting all the way through being signed into law. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives:


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Jared Brunk

Agency: Illinois Department of Corrections

Bureau / Division: Budget & Finance

Agency Website: https://www2.illinois.gov/idoc/Pages/default.aspx

GPSI Internship Title: Budget & Finance GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 600


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The Budget & Finance GPSI Intern experience will include working on the development of a new offender banking system, helping to streamline agency fiscal processes by working on the State’s implementation of an ERP platform, and developing a detailed understanding of one of the State’s biggest and most complex agency’s budgets. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The Budget & Finance GSPI Intern will further their knowledge on generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), software development and implementation specific to financial systems, and budget development processes across multiple units and funding categories.


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Brian W. Cox


Bureau / Division: Division of Environmental Health

Agency Website: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/

GPSI Internship Title: Water Quality Specialist in Training

GPSI Code: 601


YES NO



http://www.dph.illinois.gov/


Goals and objectives for this internship experience: During their internship with the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health, the chosen candidate will master technical skills utilized in environmental investigations and evaluation of water harvesting systems while gaining essential background knowledge in emerging public health topics in water quality including waterborne pathogens (such as Legionella), chemical hazards (such as lead), and harvested water. The chosen candidate will also have the opportunity to head data coordination and rulemaking, particularly through the JCAR process, related to lead in water testing for pre-K-5 schools in the State of Illinois. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The chosen candidate will have an opportunity to gain experience in assisting on coordinating water quality environmental investigations, water harvesting projects, and driving public health policy and rulemaking on emerging water quality concerns. The chosen candidate additionally has an opportunity to lead a statewide study on the prevalence of lead in water in pre-K-5 school. This position has additional opportunities to participate in functions of the Division including plumbing inspections, developing training for professionals in water quality, and updating tools to ensure plumbers are of proven skill to safeguard public health.


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Tracy Allen

Agency: Capital Development Board

Bureau / Division: Internal Audit

Agency Website: https://www2.illinois.gov/cdb/Pages/default.aspx

GPSI Internship Title: Internal Auditor GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 602





Goals and objectives for this internship experience: To obtain the necessary knowledge and skills to perform internal audits and reviews (financial, legal compliance and information technology) in accordance with CDB procedures and standards, and internal auditing standards adopted by the State Internal Audit Advisory Board including the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: 1. Plan and conduct routine financial/compliance audits, reviews, analyses and studies. 2. Develop cooperative working relationships (formal and informal) with CDB personnel to ensure audits are performed in the most efficient and effective manner. 3. Perform preliminary survey, including risk assessment, and develop audit program. 4. Conduct audit fieldwork - develop and maintain documentation of audit tests and statistical samples; analyze all relevant data and prepare summary of work. 5. Develop audit findings that are supported by work papers. May participate in discussions of audit findings and recommendations to ensure CDB management’s acceptance. 6. Formulate relevant recommendations to audit findings that will ensure adequate internal controls, enhance utilization of resources and achievement of organizational objectives. 7. Prepare audit reports that clearly communicate the results of the audit engagement. 8. Increase knowledge in audit practices and techniques through training, membership in professional associations and interaction with other audit professionals


this internship. Please click all that apply. X Accounting Advising/Counseling Agricultural Skills

X Archiving Athletics Audio/Visual

X Auditing Broadcasting Budgeting





Environmental Issues X Finance/Revenue Fundraising





X Microsoft Office: Excel X Microsoft Office: Outlook Microsoft Office: PowerPoint











This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Ed Harmeyer

Agency: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Bureau / Division: Fiscal Office

Agency Website: https://www.illinois.gov/alplm/Pages/default.aspx

GPSI Internship Title: Fiscal GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 603


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience:

1) Master technical skills a. Gain working knowledge of spreadsheet-based data manipulation, formulas, and basic modeling techniques.

These are essential skills for a data analyst. b. Gaining working knowledge of the new Illinois accounting system (SAP/ERP). This is a necessary skill for

an accountant position. 2) Perfecting Interpersonal (Soft) Skills

a. Gain working knowledge of written and oral business communications b. Hone the ability to connect with people, build trust, and work within a team.

3) Build a Network of Contacts Within the Organization a. Building relationships with people who can serve as advisors or mentors. b. Building relationships within the organization to enable you to gain information quickly.

The experiences will include: Under direct supervision, perform specialized accounting work in preparing and maintaining financial files, documents and records:

1) Verifies the accuracy of routine financial documents such as vouchers, invoices and requisitions; 2) Posts information abstracted from documents to an established detailed or support journal or register; 3) Drafts simple financial reports and procedures in accordance with prescribed format; 4) Copies, collates and maintains proprietary and budgetary records in a state institution; 5) Performs limited amount of related office machine operations and other duties as required or assigned.

Depending upon academic level and personal ability:

1) Compile and organize accounting and procurement files; 2) Scan and attach invoices to payment records within the accounting system; 3) Perform initial entry of a class of invoices into the accounting system; 4) Draft initial accounting or procurement procedure statements; 5) Communicate with vendors (written and/or oral) to correct or verify account information

Specific tools to learn include:

1) Microsoft Office 365/2016, particularly Excel 2) The new Illinois accounting system (SAP/ERP)

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: To be able to explain why accounting and procurement files are organized in certain ways. To develop a working knowledge of fund accounting as used by the State of Illinois. To analyze the financial impact of a management policy. To gain new knowledge and develop new skills to successfully engage in unfamiliar activities and projects. To articulate the intellectual skills that underlie the work they engage in. To assess, critique, and improve their work.




























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Rick Cobb

Agency: Illinois EPA

Bureau / Division: Bureau of Water/ Division of Public Water Supply


GPSI Internship Title: Source Water Protection GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 604


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: To assist in producing Source Water Assessments and implementing the groundwater rule program, and assist the technical staff on standardized and specialized GIS projects and the tracking and maintaining of databases related to regulatory activities. To become proficient in the use of Geographic Information Systems (ESRI's ArcMap), the Safe Drinking Water Information Management System (SDWIS), and other Agency data systems. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: To obtain an understanding of the Environmental Protection Act, Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and other related regulatory policies and programs. The candidate will become proficient at the use of ESRI's ArcMap and related products and State and Federal databases. The candidate will obtain a working knowledge of environmental regulations, policies, and regulatory compliance tools.


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Marco Gorni

Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology

Bureau / Division: DoIT

Agency Website:

GPSI Internship Title: Executive Project and Portfolio Management Office Analyst GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 605


YES x NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: • Acquire knowledge on business case and process maps development • Acquire knowledge on gathering IT requirements for project demand mangement. • Acquire knowledge on how to create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and

goverance of project requests. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives:

• Learn how to develop business case and process maps • Learn how to gather IT project requirements and document demand mangement. • Learn how to create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and goverance of project

requests.















X Microsoft Office: Excel X Microsoft Office: Outlook X Microsoft Office: PowerPoint






Training Development Website Design X Other (please specify):

Business Analysis, Project Management





This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Nikki Woolverton


Bureau / Division: Office of Health Promotion


GPSI Internship Title: Asthma and Data/Evaluation GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 606


YES NO



http://dph.illinois.gov/


Goals and objectives for this internship experience: 1. Utilize data, evaluation, and program results to inform Public Health program approaches. 2. Considering the relationship between public health and health care systems during program planning and implementation. 3. Design and implement evaluation activities to describe the process and impact of implementing chronic disease programs. 4. Increase awareness of types of public health policy and how to implement policy change (specifically for asthma). 5. Facilitate collaboration and partnerships to address asthma and other chronic diseases. 6. Improve communication skills in telling the story of the program (i.e. describing the burden of disease and the impact of

programming). 7. Increase the ability to bring a systems level perspective to program activities.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Collect, analyze, interpret, and disseminate data on the burden of chronic disease. Assist the evaluator in implementing the home-assessment program evaluation. Support performance measure analysis and grant reporting requirements for the CDC national asthma program. Participate in evidence-based policy development and implementation. Liaison with chronic disease partners, grantees, and contractors regarding program implementation and evaluation activities. Create data products for a wide range of lay and professional audiences. Make presentations in various settings, including internal meetings at IDPH and external partner meetings. Complete scan of asthma QI projects. Assist in managing new collaborative to pilot asthma QI activities. Apply systems level thinking.
























Evaluation, Epidemiology





This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: C.J. Metcalf

Agency: Illinois Department of Insurance

Bureau / Division: Division of Innovation & Market Analysis

Agency Website: http://insurance.illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: Methods & Procedures – GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 607


YES NO



http://insurance.illinois.gov/


Goals and objectives for this internship experience: We are looking for an intern who will assist with the collection, analysis and auditing of data to aid in the development of various reports required by statute to be released to the Illinois General Assembly and the public. The candidate will perform technical research and assistance in the development of procedures to retain and present data accurately and efficiently. The intern will also have an opportunity to learn about and provide input in a new start-up unit within the Department (Innovation). The Innovation Unit will work with various facets of the insurance industry to foster a vibrant and creative marketplace in Illinois. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Exercise sound judgement in analyzing, evaluating, problem solving and displaying a level of resourcefulness in the development and completion of work projects. Will develop an understanding of business applications and a variety of office operations in a diverse learning environment.

FY 2019 SKILLS: Second Round- June 2018

• From the list below, please “click” the experience, knowledge, and/or skills that would be valuable for

























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Leona Rodgers

Agency: Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services

Bureau / Division: Office of Inspector General

Agency Website: https://hfs.portal.illinois.gov/Pages/Default.aspx

GPSI Internship Title: Audit GPSI

GPSI Code: 608


YES NO



https://hfs.portal.illinois.gov/Pages/Default.aspx


Goals and objectives for this internship experience: To obtain Audit experience and assist with the OIG desk audits in the Springfield office Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Auditing/Accounting experience


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Mike Chrysler


Bureau / Division: Life & Health Products

Agency Website: www.insurance.illinois.gov/

GPSI Internship Title: Life & Health Products Intern

GPSI Code: 609


YES X NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Duties will be broad-ranging, but focusing on consumer complaint reviews, corporate filing reviews in creating protocols and procedures for staff outcome decisions. In compliance, the intern would focus on process efficiency and updating training and procedure manuals to reflect the active state. In complaints, the intern would be reviewing data and perhaps creating predictive forecasting/analysis and other reports. The intern may also be doing policy analysis/review and creating reports and presentations related thereto. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The successful candidate would leave the internship with experience in process management, critical thinking, data analysis, application of data to operations/personnel management, policy analysis and presentation, and other insurance industry knowledge.





X Auditing Broadcasting Budgeting

X Case Management Child Welfare City Management








X Management Marketing Microsoft Office: Access












This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Amber Chappell

Agency: IL Dept. of Lottery

Bureau / Division: Finance

Agency Website: www.IllinoisLottery.com

GPSI Internship Title: GPSI Intern Accountant

GPSI Code: 610


YES X NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: To learn the accounting functions of the Illinois Lottery. We operate an enterprise fund on a full accrual basis. Lottery will have recently transitioned to the Statewide ERP accounting system. This intern position will perform reconciliations, assist with both internal and external audit requests, assist the Claims Department on an as needed basis, as well as have involvement in day to day administrative operations including documenting new procedures resulting from ERP transition. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Intern will have exposure to the Statewide Accounting system, learn how to properly document accounting procedures, how to perform reconciliations and how to liaison with both internal and external auditors.


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Cindy Barbera-Brelle

Agency: Illinois State Police

Bureau / Division: Office of the Statewide 9-1-1 Administrator

Agency Website: https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/statewide911/Pages/default.aspx

GPSI Internship Title: 9-1-1 Administration – GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 611


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: While interning in the Statewide 9-1-1 Administrator’s Office, the intern will learn the processes required to administer grant programs, the intern will develop project management skills with the implementation of a statewide network. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Practice skills or methods related to their field of study through supervised work in a professional or organizational setting. Student is immersed in an organizational setting aligned with his/her field of study and/or professional goals, and carries out projects or activities as directed, to build skills and professional competencies. Work will typically be aligned with the duties of the supervisor, involving substantive as well as routine tasks. The challenge may lie in applying classroom knowledge to a real world problem; or engaging in complex organizational structures; or developing communication, teamwork, work ethic, or other workplace skills.

FY 2019 SKILLS: Second Round - June 2018 • From the list below, please “click” the experience, knowledge, and/or skills that would be valuable for

























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Stephanie Fuller


Bureau / Division: Administration

Agency Website: www.doi.gov

GPSI Internship Title: Project Management Intern

GPSI Code: 612


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: Work with the Project Manager to track and map the Department of Insurance’s 13 Strategic Goals. Develop Visio process maps to document the current state of a process; complete analysis of the current state and, based on the analysis, draft and propose future states of the processes to improve efficiencies. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: Learn how to facilitate meetings, structure project schedules, track progress, address road blocks, map processes, conduct process analysis and present proposals to senior leadership.






















Positive Attitude, Flexibility, and Willingness to learn new skills





This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Jennifer Martin


Bureau / Division: Office of Health Promotion/Division of Chronic Disease/Injury and Violence Prevention Program

Agency Website: http://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/prevention-wellness/suicide-prevention

GPSI Internship Title: Adolescent Suicide Prevention Graduate Intern

GPSI Code: 613


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The goal of the internship is to join the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Injury and Violence Prevention Program (IVPP) team to utilize a macro-level approach to support statewide adolescent suicide prevention efforts. (This is not a clinical position.) This will be accomplished through assisting IVPP with implementing adolescent youth suicide prevention activities. This position is supported by the IDPH Maternal and Child Health program to address the national performance measure to reduce the rate (per 100,000) of suicide attempts among youths aged 15 through 19. The activities will be aligned with strategies outlined in the state strategic plan for suicide prevention. This position will work closely with the Illinois Suicide Prevention Alliance (ISPA) to implement activities under this internship experience. Potential activities for the internship work plan would include, but not limited to: • Collaboration with the ISPA

o Facilitate an ISPA ad hoc committee(s) to guide the identification and implementation of activities. o Report on status of activities during ISPA meetings.

• Conduct an environmental scan of what’s happening in the state around adolescent suicide prevention. o Work with the OHPm data & surveillance unit to develop a survey to conduct an environmental scan of

what’s happening in the state around adolescent suicide prevention o Facilitate a stakeholders workgroup revisit the Center for Prevention Research and Development report

completed during the federally funded suicide prevention grant and determine where/whether progress has been made toward any recommendations and update the report based on the completed environmental scan.

o Develop methodology to conduct additional scans at appropriate intervals o At the end of the two years we could re-convene the stakeholders and do a report out on what was

accomplished and possible publish an article and an infographic • Assist with professional development opportunities.

o Serve on a planning committee for a statewide training. o Organize webinars.

• Collect and disseminate data. o Collaborate with the IDPH data managers to collect data. o Develop materials describing the burden of suicide, such as burden briefs, info graphics, web page

content. • Promote best practices, evidence-based practices and evidence-informed practices. • Promote the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in activities and materials. • Develop progress reports to the IDPH Maternal and Child Health Program. • Other activities will be identified based on the intern’s strengths and interest. • All activities will be aligned with the six goals of the state strategic plan listed below.

Education and Training • Goal 1 - Knowledge is Power; Ask About Suicide - Increase awareness, knowledge and competency in

suicide prevention, assessment and treatment for first responders and health care, social service, clergy, law enforcement and school personnel.

• Goal 2 - Ensure Safety to Live and Love - Promote utilization of suicide prevention services for victims of harassment and violence.

Community Awareness • Goal 3 - Treatment Works - Advocate for a comprehensive continuum of care for those at highest risk for

suicide. • Goal 4 - Suicide is Everyone’s Business; It Only Takes One - Increase the public’s awareness of the

burden of suicide and how individuals and communities can be part of prevention efforts.

Data



• Goal 5 - Data Counts - Improve suicide-related data collection.

Sustainability • Goal 6 - Bank on Saving Lives - Develop sustainable funding sources for implementing suicide

prevention intervention and crisis response/aftercare programs in Illinois and for evaluation of the results in order to save more lives.

Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: By the completion of the internship, the graduate intern will be able to identify and apply the core competences for suicide prevention - http://www.sprc.org/grantees/core-competencies - which include: 10. Partnerships and collaboration 11. Data and surveillance 12. Strategic planning 13. Capacity building and workforce development 14. Infrastructure development 15. Communication and marketing 16. Cultural competence 17. Evaluation 18. Sustainability 19. Leadership 20. Community and political support Additional learning outcomes: • Learn the prevalence of suicide mortality and morbidity, in addition to populations at higher risk. • Learn strategies for establishing or enhancing prevention efforts. • Enhance their professionalism and apply critical thinking.

















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This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: David Hope

Agency: Teachers’ Retirement System

Bureau / Division: Information Technology Department

Agency Website: www.trsil.org

GPSI Internship Title: Programmer Analyst GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 614


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Goals and objectives for this internship experience: • Learn how the IT development staff works in conjunction with other IT-related positions and business users to assist

TRS in carrying the mission of providing retirement benefits to our 412,451 members. • Responsibilities include:

o Coding, testing and debugging object-oriented enterprise applications. o Developing and maintaining core TRS LAN and web-based applications. o Communicating and collaborating with developers and users to ensure successful implementation of

enterprise solutions and resolution of application issues. o Assisting in the initial stage of a major initiative aimed at replacing TRS’s legacy membership system.

• Required skills include a knowledge of programming languages and familiarity with .Net and web technologies, object-oriented design patterns and core programming concepts and structures.


• As part of the rewrite of the legacy membership system, the graduate intern will be exposed to the Agile process of project management by functioning as a contributing member of an Agile scrum team.

• The graduate intern will learn to build relationships and communicate with other like-minded individuals as well as those who can serve as mentors.

• Outcome will be a better understanding of how an individual’s body of work fits into the larger strategic plan of the organization.


























This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than March 1 for first round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Neelu Lowder


Bureau / Division: Bureau of Land

Agency Website: www.epa.illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: Project Manager

GPSI Code: 615


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Goals and objectives for this internship experience: The goal of the internship is to understand the role of the State Sites Unit and Voluntary Site Remediation Program in remediating contaminated sites in Illinois. Further the goal is to gain an understanding of the law and requirements associated with the Right to Know legislation. Then a review of Consent Orders associated with these sites can be accomplished to determine the status. The objective of the internship is to create a database of status of these contaminated sites that clearly identifies completion of requirements or next steps for compliance. The GPSI Intern would be working on researching sites in the Site Remediation Program to determine Right to Know status and activity levels for sites. For sites that are not as active, the GPSI Intern will work on providing information to other programs to best deal with the project. The intern would also be responsible for finalizing the list of former manufactured gas plant sites in Illinois, verifying the existence of these old plants and updating the database for use by Bureau of Land managerment.The GPSI intern would also be responsible for researching old Remedial Project Management Section (RPMS) Consent Orders that the Illinois EPA has entered into with responsible parties. The purpose of the research would be to determine the status of the site relative to the Consent Order. The research would include review of Bureau files, evaluating the site status, and reporting the status on a spreadsheet or database. The intern would attend meetings with Illinois EPA project managers and responsible parties, along with possible site visits. Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The learning outcome for the intern is to have a full understanding of cleanup goals for contaminated sites. To be able to recognize when further steps are necessary to protect human health and the environment and identify necessary steps for compliance with the environmental laws in Illinois.

FY 2018 SKILLS: First Round - April 21, 2017 • From the list below, please “click” the experience, knowledge, and/or skills that would be valuable for























Technical Reviews





This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Jon McCormick


Bureau / Division: Safety Programs and Engineering

Agency Website: http://www.idot.illinois.gov/

GPSI Internship Title: Management Information Research Assistant GPSI Intern

GPSI Code: 616


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Goals and objectives for this internship experience: 1. To acquire practical experience in an applied setting 2. To gain experience in a highly technical agency 3.To improve organizational and communication skills and learn how to function in a public setting 4.To be become familiar with transportation related issues Experiential learning outcomes for the intern based on the goals and objectives: The Bureau of Safety Programs and Engineering (BSPE) at the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is interested in person with background in Management Information Systems, Management/Business Administration as well as familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access) and SharePoint, a web-based collaborative platform that integrates with Microsoft Office. The focus of this internship position is to assist the safety program managers to implement the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) in Illinois. The main responsibilities of this position include:

1. Review and learn the current SHSP implementation process that has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration

2. Assist program managers to manage, coordinate and implement the SHSP. 3. Assist program managers to develop communication plan among stakeholders and all the

leaders of the nine working groups assigned to review objectives and strategies; develop action plans; and conduct outcome evaluations.

4. Manage all communications among all the stakeholders who are involved in the

implementation process. This will include informal communication and could involve blogs, listservs, chat rooms, web sites, and periodic e-mail blasts to encourage greater interaction, provide progress updates, distribute information on recent publications, or request assistance from fellow partners and stakeholders. The communication includes regular updates to remind all stakeholders of the SHSP effort and their role in ensuring success.
























Organizational and communication Skills





This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Steve Washko

Agency: Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Bureau / Division: Office of Information Systems

Agency Website: www.dnr.illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: Junior Programmer

GPSI Code: 617


YES NO




Goals and objectives for this internship experience: • Performing analysis and documenting business requirements with computer system users • Applying security oriented policies to data and database systems • Re-writing data systems using modern technologies • Assisting with mobile application development • Modifying and developing web pages and content


• Enhancement of web and mobile application development skillsets including but not limited to C#, MVC, and Visual Basic

• Enhancement of database design skillsets especially as it might relate to Microsoft SQL Server • Understanding and application of security-related concepts for information technology and data systems • Understanding information technology as an enterprise service • Opportunity to balance multiple projects and tasks • Preparation and presentation of project and status reports • Enhancement of skillsets with Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, Sharepoint, etc.

























FY 2019 INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE FORM: Second Round – June 1, 2018 This Internship Experience form must be submitted as an e-mail file attachment in Microsoft Word no later than May 10 for second round participation. This is a “form” document. You simply tab through the document to enter information in the gray shaded areas, save the file, and submit it as an e-mail file attachment to [email protected]. Please do not “unlock” the form. In order for supervisors to make informed decisions on offering an internship and for students to make informed decisions on accepting an internship offer, both parties must have a clear understanding of the nature of the internship. In the space below, please identify Goals and Objectives for this internship experience. Goals should be related to learning about the agency’s mission and then address the nature of the unit’s responsibilities. Objectives should delineate what the intern will be expected to accomplish during the internship. After addressing the Goals and Objectives for the internship, please specify the Experiential Learning Outcomes that will result from this internship. For example, what skills will be developed and what knowledge will be gained from the internship experience. In order for an internship to be a valuable experience for both the intern and the agency, the overall scope of the internship should be clearly defined. A GPSI internship is meant to foster a mentoring relationship between the intern and the supervisor. Successful GPSI internships require supervisors and interns who are willing to make such a commitment. Please note: An intern who accepts a GPSI internship that is less than a graduate level, experiential learning opportunity will have the option to resign and accept another opportunity. Likewise, an agency that engages a GPSI intern that has inflated their credentials on the resume and/or during the interview will have the option to end the internship and seek another intern. Supervisor’s Name: Melissa Schaefer

Agency: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum

Bureau / Division: Human Resources

Agency Website: presidentlincoln.illinois.gov

GPSI Internship Title: Human Resources and Labor Relations Assistant

GPSI Code: 618

Please provide an internship title that connects the position to the nature of the internship experience Human Resources and Labor Relations Assistant - GPSI Intern AGENCY VEHICLE: The State of Illinois Auto Liability Self-Insurance Plan that covers state agencies extends to cover GPSI interns as long as interns are driving the state vehicle as a part of state business for the agency. Accordingly, will this internship require the intern to drive an agency motor pool vehicle to fulfill their internship experience?

YES NO Goals and objectives for this internship experience:




• Intern will learn about the ALPLM’s overall mission to educate the public and be a good steward of historical artifacts.

• Intern will learn about the work of each ALPLM division and gain an understanding of the HR division’s work with the other divisions.

• Intern is expected to learn and value the importance of discretion when working on matters as they relate to hiring, labor issues, personnel files, payroll, insurance, and medical leaves.

• Intern is expected to assist with the structured interview process including understanding and assisting with the development of interview questions and criteria, assisting with positing positions and fielding calls from potential candidates, scheduling interviews, and reviewing paperwork following completion of interviews.

• Intern is expected to assist with onboarding new employees including preparing and organizing new employee paperwork, assisting with the benefits selection process or transfer of benefits from one agency to another, learn how to add new employees to the agency timekeeping systems, and help prepare transactions paperwork to send to CMS.

• Intern is expected to research questions raised regarding the collective bargaining agreements. • Intern is expected to assist with the processing of payroll paperwork. • Intern is expected to assist with employee terminations, separations, and transfers, including providing supervisors

with exit paperwork, assisting with the completing of the transfer of benefits, and reporting separated employees to SRS.

• Intern will assist in updating position descriptions and organizational charts. • Intern will assist in the development of a new agency employee handbook.


• Obtain knowledge of the roll of an HR division, specifically as it relates to a State agency, but will also obtain basic HR principles which are transferrable to any private or public-sector job.

• Understand the role of a Labor Relations Administrator in a unionized work force. • Intern will obtain the basic knowledge and skills for entry level State HR and/or Labor Relations position. • Understand how the State hiring process works and how agencies balance hiring needs with budgets and headcounts. • Intern will gain a basic understanding of hiring, transactions, classifications, payroll, timekeeping, benefits

administration, employee discipline, and employee training.

























Documents

FY 2019 INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE FORM: Second Round – June … · intern will gain an understanding of developing communication strategies, campaigns, messages and channels. The intern