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PARKS, RECREATION AND SPORT PRST 4940: PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP HANDBOOK AND SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR: Jason Young Instructor 105 L Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building Phone: 573-884-9565 Email: [email protected] Anna Cheng Student Support Specialist/ Internship Coordinator 105 J Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building Phone 573-882-9592 Email: [email protected] Chase Whisenhunt Instructor 105 K Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building Phone: 573-884-4323 Email: [email protected] DIRECTOR: Dr. Jennifer (Upah) Wentz Ph.D. Teaching Assistant Professor/Director of Internships 105B Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building Phone: 573-882-2914 Email: [email protected] OFFICE HOURS: By appointment through MUCONNECT
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CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION Supervised professional experience with an approved organization. Course entails weekly reports, case studies, agency evaluations and a special project related to the student’s curricular emphasis. Prerequisite: Parks, Recreation and Sport [P R TR] 3189, majors only, PRS core classes with a C- or better, instructor’s consent. DETAILED COURSE DESCRIPTION Each PRS student completes a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks in a professional internship prior to graduation. This hands-on training allows you to apply the lessons of your academic curriculum to professional practice. Often, this experience is a key link to future career opportunities. MU PRS students have completed internships with a wide variety of local, state, and federal agencies; private and nonprofit foundations; resort and conventions sites; professional sport organizations; and private businesses. COURSE WEBSITE: This 12-hour online course is facilitated by Mizzou Online. You will receive credit for the course toward your degree just as you would any other course. All assignments will be submitted using the course website. Because students begin and end their internships at different times during the term, deadlines for the assignments will vary. If you are logged on to the course website, your personalized deadlines will display on this page. You will also receive an email reminder for any assignment that is not turned in on time—and also a text message if you sign up. (To activate text messages with assignment alerts, click "Activate SMS assignment alerts" on the left column of this page.) See the left column of this page or the course syllabus for contact information for your instructor and also the Mizzou Online student services team.
Course website: https://online.missouri.edu/exec/data/PRST_4940/students.html
REVISED FALL 2020
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Table of Contents PREFACE ....................................................................................................................................................................... iv
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................. 1
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY ................................................................................................................................................... 1
UNIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENTS ................................................................................................................................. 2
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS ..................................................................................... 4
Specific List of Organizations that will NOT be approved (additional sites may be included): ................................. 6 Additional Policies: .................................................................................................................................................... 7
CURRICULUM PRE-REQUISITES TO QUALIFY FOR INTERNSHIP ..................................................................................... 9
FOR THE INTERN'S ATTENTION.................................................................................................................................... 10
INTERNSHIP COURSE APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS ................................................................................... 13
INTERNSHIP COURSEWORK ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Using Mizzou Online ................................................................................................................................................ 15 Communication in this Course ................................................................................................................................ 15 1. Internship Journals – 350 points (35 points each week) ..................................................................................... 16 2. Internship Site Evaluations (3) – Total 115 points ............................................................................................... 17 3. Case Studies – 225 points (75 points each) ......................................................................................................... 17 4. Special Project - 200 points total (125 points Proposal/ 75 points After-Action Report) ................................... 18 5. Visitation to Another Facility – 75 Points ............................................................................................................ 21 6. PowerPoint Presentation – 350 points ............................................................................................................... 22 7. Updated Resume (Week 10) - 20 points ............................................................................................................. 23 8. New Cover Letter (Week 10) - 30 points ............................................................................................................. 23 9. Internship Snapshot & LinkedIn- 50 points ......................................................................................................... 24 10. Mid (H) and Final (I) Evaluations (Forms H and I) - 550 points .......................................................................... 24 11. Letter of Resignation - 10 points ....................................................................................................................... 24 12. Your Evaluation of the Experience (Forms F and G) - 40 points each/ 80 points Total ..................................... 25 13. Internship Survey/Report - 65 points ................................................................................................................ 25 14. Coordinator of Internship Evaluation - 200 points ............................................................................................ 25
COURSE WORK SCHEDULE .......................................................................................................................................... 26
ASSIGNMENT POLICY ................................................................................................................................................... 28
Grading Scale ........................................................................................................................................................... 28 Late Reports ............................................................................................................................................................ 28 Factors that affect the grade ................................................................................................................................... 28
ATTENDANCE DURING THE INTERNSHIP ..................................................................................................................... 28
GRADUATION .............................................................................................................................................................. 29
APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Sample Letter of Resignation .................................................................................................................................. 30 Sample Cover Letters, Resume and Thank You Letters ........................................................................................... 30 Sample Photos of Students During Their Internships ............................................................................................. 31
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PREFACE Internship is an important step in preparing for a professional career. The University has internship affiliations with a large number of highly qualified businesses, organizations and agencies. Without this resource, the internship would not be possible, or the quality of the experience would have to be compromised. The faculty of the Parks, Recreation and Sport appreciate the opportunities offered to our students in carrying out their internship assignments. It is up to you to maintain these relationships for those that follow. Please note that it is our student body and internship process that all other programs are measured by. The purpose of this handbook is to direct interns to specific areas of concern and to systematically identify each of the procedural steps necessary to successfully complete the internship assignments. Special thanks to: Dr. Keith Roys, Sr. for his early work in the development of this document and his years of dedication to the professional development of Parks, Recreation and Sport students. Dr. David Vaught for his additional efforts in developing the coursework for the internship and pre-internship courses. Accreditation Topics: Students will gain skills to prepare themselves for a full-time job in Park, Recreation, Sport and Tourism agencies by the end of their internship. Students will gain experience in developing and leading a special project at a Parks, Recreation, Sport or Tourism agency. Students will be able to compare and contrast different Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism organizational structure, management and events. Students will complete at least 480 internship hours over 16 weeks at Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism agencies.
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INTRODUCTION The internship is intended to give students an:
(1) Experience in direct face-to-face leadership situations (2) Experience in routine administrative responsibilities, such as, but not limited to, acquisition,
planning, development, budgeting, and staff meetings (3) Opportunity to participate in external activities, such as hearings, board meetings, committee
meetings, conferences and workshops (4) Opportunity to assume increasing responsibility as the internship progresses
Undergraduate Parks, Recreation and Sport majors register for PRST 4940, Parks, Recreation and Sport Internship which are related to their emphasis area for 12 semester hours of credit requiring a minimum of 12 weeks full-time professional practice (40 hours a week). This internship practicum is considered a full academic semester.
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Keep in mind, if you copy and paste in efforts to re-use previous journal entries or assignments, this is a form of plagiarism and it will be turned over to the Academic Integrity office. It could result in receiving a zero for the assignment and failing the course. Furthermore, if you are caught falsifying your recorded hours, signatures, or anything related to your internship experience or being physically on site at your internship location, it can result in automatically failing the course, or expulsion. If you fail the internship, you cannot complete it with the same organization as your original internship. Although two or more students may work at the same internship location, all coursework should be done individually as they are not group assignments. For example, although you may learn about the organization’s structure, budget procedures or policies together and the information you are reporting is the same, you should not duplicate and share your documents; your work must be your own, in your own individual words and style. All University policies outlined in the M-Book (Student Code of Conduct) are still in effect while enrolled in the internship course. Recognize that the dishonesty or failure to abide by the policies and regulations of the business/organization and the University of Missouri’s Student Code of Conduct on the part of the intern can lead to immediate removal from the internship program. Violation of any policy in the M-Book could result in failing the course or even expulsion from the University of Missouri.
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UNIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENTS
Academic Dishonesty: Academic integrity is fundamental to the activities and principles of a university. All members of the academic community must be confident that each person’s work has been responsibly and honorably acquired, developed, and presented. Any effort to gain an advantage not given to all students is dishonest whether or not the effort is successful. This includes cheating or the improper taking or tendering of information that shall be used to determined academic credit. The academic community regards breaches of the academic integrity rules as extremely serious matters. MU faculty are required to report all instances of academic or classroom misconduct to the appropriate campus officials. Sanctions for such a breach may include academic sanctions from the instructor, including failing the course for any violation, to disciplinary sanctions ranging from probation to expulsion. When in doubt about plagiarism, paraphrasing, quoting, collaboration, or any other form of cheating, consult the course instructor. Students with Disabilities: If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, if you have emergency medical information to share with the instructor, or if you need to make arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please let the instructor know as soon as possible. If disability related accommodations are necessary (for example, a note taker, extended time on exams, captioning), please establish an accommodation plan with the MU Disability Center (https://disabilitycenter.missouri.edu/S5 Memorial Union, 573-882-4696, and then notify the instructor of your eligibility for reasonable accommodations. For other MU resources for persons with disabilities, click on “Disability Resources” on the MU. Intellectual Pluralism: The University community welcomes intellectual diversity and respects student rights. Students who have questions or concerns regarding the atmosphere in this class (including respect for diverse opinions) may contact the departmental chair or divisional director; the director of the Office of Students Rights and Responsibilities (http://osrr.missouri.edu/); the MU Equity Office (http://equity.missouri.edu/), or [email protected]. All students will have the opportunity to submit an anonymous evaluation of the instructor(s) at the end of the course. Decreasing the Risk Of COVID-19:
• If you are experiencing any COVID-related symptoms or are otherwise feeling unwell contact your health care provider and/or student health immediately. COVID symptoms include: fever greater than 100.4 or chills; cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; fatigue; unexplained muscle or body aches; headache; new loss of taste or smell; sore throat; congestion or runny nose; nausea or vomiting; diarrhea.
• Make sure to wear face covering, maintain a 6-foot distance from each other at all times, and follow your internship site guidelines.
• Online office hours will be available for all students.
• This course may be recorded for the sole purpose of sharing the recording with students who can’t attend class. The instructor will take care not to disclose personally identifiable information from the student education records during the recorded lesson.
Compliance with these guidelines is required for all; anyone who fails to comply will be subject to the accountability process (https://accountability.missouri.edu/accountability/conduct-process/), as stated in the University’s Collected Rules and Regulations (https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/rules/collected_rules/programs/ch200), Chapter 200 Student Code of Conduct. If an instructor has concerns about how a student is following COVID-19 policies and protocols,
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please report those concerns to the Office of the Dean of Students. You can fill out a COVID Safety Measures Reporting Form here: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofMissouriSystem&layout_id=38. By taking the above measures, we are supporting your health and that of the whole Mizzou community. Thank you in advance for joining me and your peers in adhering to these safety measures. Intellectual Property Notice: All course materials including but not limited to the syllabus, course assignments, study guides, learning guides, online lecture videos and content, and lab book (i.e. course pack) are property of the instructor and University and may not be shared online or distributed in any manner to others. Students are prohibited from posting course materials or notes online and from selling notes to or being paid for taking notes by any person or commercial firm without the express written permission of the professor teaching this course. Doing so will constitute both an academic integrity violation and a copyright violation. Violations of copyright laws could subject you to civil penalties and criminal liability. Violations of academic integrity may subject you to disciplinary action under University policies. University of Missouri System Executive Order No. 38 lays out principles regarding the sanctity of classroom discussions at the university. The policy is described fully in Section 200.015 of the Collected Rules and Regulations. In this class, students may make audio or video recordings of course activity unless specifically prohibited by the faculty member. However, the redistribution of audio or video recordings of statements or comments from the course to individuals who are not students in the course is prohibited without the express permission of the faculty member and of any students who are recorded. Students found to have violated this policy are subject to discipline in accordance with provisions of section 200.020 (http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/rules/collected_rules/programs/ch200/200.020_rules_of_procedures_in_student_conduct_matters) of the Collected Rules and Regulations of the University of Missouri pertaining to student conduct matters.
Mental Health: The University of Missouri is committed to supporting student well-being through an integrated network of care, with a wide range of services to help students succeed. The MU Counseling Center offers professional mental health care, and can help you find the best approach to treatment based on your needs. Call to make an appointment at 573-882-6601. Any student in crisis may call or go to the MU Counseling Center between 8:00 – 5:00 M-F. After hours phone support is available at 573-882-6601. Visit our website at https://wellbeing.missouri.edu to take an online mental health screening, find out about workshops and resources that can help you thrive, or learn how to support a friend. Download Sanvello, a phone app that teaches skills and strategies to help you maintain good mental health. Log in with your Mizzou e-mail to unlock all the tools available through Sanvello at no cost to you.
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BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS Organizations that meet the following basic criteria are invited to participate in the practicum program. 1. The internship should be 12 consecutive weeks, resulting in a minimum of 480 hours, ideally averaging
40 hours per week. Although the internship is designed to be a 12-week, 480-hour internship, the internship must take place between 10 and 16 weeks, ideally 12, (no less than 10, no longer than 16 to reach 480 hours). The student must reach 480 hours within 16 weeks to pass. The student may stay longer at the internship agency, if desired. After the initial 12 weeks, if the coursework & hours are complete, it will be up to the employer and student’s agreement to determine a length of supervision/employment. After the first 12 weeks are recorded (480 hours), and all coursework is complete, the remaining work will not factor into the final grade of the student.
2. Be professionally recognized as competent in a specific area of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and/or
Sport, such as municipal recreation, outdoor recreation, in the travel or tourism industry, or sport industry. The internship must be directly related to the student’s emphasis area(s). If a connection to an internship is not directly related to the student’s emphasis area(s) the student would need to complete an emphasis connection form (200 words or less) to keep their emphasis designator or be re-designated to PRS generalist.
3. The internship must take place within a single organization. However, a student may rotate through
different departments within the single organization to gain a broad experience within the agency. For example, a student may spend 2-4 weeks with youth sports, 2-4 weeks with special events, and 2-4 weeks with maintenance within one organization. If the student quits an internship without fault of the agency, the student will automatically fail the course. If the student is fired from an internship for good reason, the student will automatically fail the course.
4. The organization has extensive, active and well-balanced programs and/or sound business practices,
with a sound moral and professionally ethical reputation. 5. The organization has adequate facilities and equipment for a comprehensive learning experience. It
cannot take place at a home office, nor an entrepreneurship or sole-proprietor organization. Internship must take place on-site and cannot be completed remotely, on-line, or from home.
6. The organization has sound administrative procedures in the areas of budget, public relations,
personnel policies, operations, maintenance, and in-service training programs. 7. The organization has qualified staff through education and experience to supervise capstone students,
with a minimum of 3 Full-Time Staff Members. The staff member supervising the student must be a full-time, year-round professional, and possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience to meet the needs of the internship. This person must have been with the agency a minimum of one year as a full-time tourism, recreation and/or sport professional unless the supervisor has experience through another agency.
8. The organization provides a) a comprehensive orientation; and b) opportunities for students to
observe and participate in all their programs, operations and administrative procedures.
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9. Current Internship Setting Supervisor Data Sheet (C) and Application for Interns (D) (Forms C and D) must be completed by the Internship Setting Supervisor and on file with the Director of Internships. These forms outline opportunities of the agency and describe the qualifications of the staff person(s) supervising the student.
10. At the time of an internship, there must be an Agency Agreement Form (Form E) for each student with
this agency on file with the Internship Coordinators, University of Missouri-Columbia, Parks, Recreation and Sport. No internship may begin without a completed Form E. This form must be typed and completed by the student. Failure to do so will result in rejection of Form E and a possible delay in the starting date of the internship.
11. Internships under the direct supervision of a relative, immediate family member, friend or any
person who may not be able to provide objective evaluation of the student will not be authorized for enrollment in the internship course.
12. All internship approvals are up to the discretion of the Internship Director and Coordinators.
As the Internship Setting Supervisor I am aware of the following:
• This internship opportunity is part of the program requirements for the student enrolled through the University of Missouri Parks, Recreation and Sport program. For PRST 4940, the coursework and experience the student will complete will be equivalent to 12 academic credit hours.
• At the start of the internship, assist the intern with developing goals and objectives.
• The student needs to present his/her journals/timesheet to me each week to sign and verify the hours accumulated for each week.
• I will have to fill out a brief mid-evaluation and a final evaluation that will be e-mailed directly to me and inform the interns of his/her progress through timely evaluations.
I can verify the following about myself and the organization:
• The facility/organization is a professional recognized and competent organization specifically in the Sport, Parks, Recreation and/or Tourism industry.
• I have been in my current position or at least full time with this organization or in the same industry of work for over one year.
• I will act as a mentor to the student, and provide professional assistance and direction throughout the duration of the internship.
• The intern will not work remotely from home or online, and WILL have direct face-to-face contact with his or her supervisor.
• Abide by all Federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding employment and worker’s compensation.
• Adhere to all US Center for Disease Control (CDC) and other applicable governmental guidelines/protocols relating to COVID-19.
• Reserve the right to terminate the internship for just cause. I verify the student will have the opportunity to:
• Gain experience for a minimum of 480 hours for a minimum of 12 weeks, no less than 10 weeks and the student will have the opportunity to reach 480 hours before the conclusion of 16 weeks.
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• Experience in direct face-to-face/hands on situations to gain experience in the industry.
• Experience in routine administrative responsibilities, such as planning, executing, development, programming, and staff meetings.
• Assume increasing responsibility as the internship progresses.
Specific List of Organizations that will NOT be approved (additional sites may be included):
• Basic Membership Gyms and Personal/Group Fitness Facilities: Organizations such as Wilson’s Gym, Anytime Fitness, Gold’s gym, Yoga studios, Cross Fit gyms, Personal/Group Training gyms will not be approved. Many of these facilities/organizations do not have comprehensive and extensive programs to satisfy the requirements of the internship. Recreation facilities such as the ARC (Columbia, MO), The LINC (Jefferson City, MO), MizzouRec, (Columbia, MO), or other recreation type facilities with extensive programs ARE typically accepted, pending the job description meets the qualifications AND all other requirements are met.
• Sport Medicine/Strength and Conditioning/Physical Therapy Organizations: Many of these organizations require employees to have certifications and licenses to work in their facilities. Students without proper licenses to intern within these facilities will have difficulty being assigned tasks. Therefore, they do not provide enough opportunity to satisfy the requirements of the internship course.
• Start-up Companies, Sole-Proprietorships, Entrepreneur Organizations, and/or Home Offices: The internship needs to take place at facility with adequate accommodations that can provide a learning experience. As mentioned above, the organization needs to have a minimum of 3 full-time staff members.
• Marijuana-Related Positions: The University of Missouri Career Services Council will not approve companies or positions whose purpose is to produce, test, distribute, or promote the use of recreational or medical marijuana or marijuana-based products (i.e. cannabis, hemp, CBD, etc.). As the use of marijuana is illegal at the federal level and the University of Missouri receives federal funds, we must comply with federal law. In addition, the use of marijuana violates the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and continues to be banned on campus (see Drug and Alcohol Policy: http://catalog.missouri.edu/academicpolicies/drugandalcoholpolicy/). One exception to this policy is in relation to SB 133, signed into law by Governor Parson of Missouri allowing institutions of higher education based in Missouri and research centers directed or operated by such institutions to engage in the research and study of industrial hemp as authorized under the federal Agricultural Act of 2014 or any successor law without being required to obtain a registration. University of Missouri departments may post student research positions directly relating to research projects for this purpose. https://mycafnr.missouri.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2019/06/Guidelines-on-Industrial-Hemp-and-Medical-Marijuana.pdf
• Be cautious of organizations that make you pay for an internship: Over the years we have noticed a handful of organizations offering internships in exotic or foreign locations, all you have to do is pay them $5,000 and they will connect you with an internship. Typically, these
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organizations are in the business of taking advantage of students and the benefit of doing one is minimal.
Additional Policies: International Students: If you are an international student, there are certain limitations to the internship program based on policies set for by the international center. Due to these policies, you may be limited to completing your internship in Columbia, MO, on campus or in your home country. You will need to notify your Academic Advisor and Internship Coordinator as soon as possible to discuss your options. Termination: Students are being hosted by an internship site at the discretion of the staff at that agency. Students are expected to follow the policies of the agency as if they were employed by that agency. If for any reason an agency determines that it is in the best interest of the agency or its clientele to terminate a student, the student will leave the agency without incident. The student should then contact his/her Internship Coordinator to discuss the situation and determine future direction. In many cases, given the circumstances, it can result in receiving a failing grade for the course. Additional Employment: Do not try to work another job outside of your internship. If you choose to do so, based on previous student history, performance is impacted, and has caused students to earn below average grades or fail. As a reminder, this course is equivalent to 12 credit hours and will influence your GPA. Faxing or E-mailing Policy: No homework should ever be faxed or e-mailed to the PRS office. Faxed & E-mailed assignments will not be graded. However, if your supervisor or you need to fax in Forms (such as C, D, E), they can be received by the PRS office. General Liability Coverage: is not provided for free by the University of Missouri. However, a student may purchase this coverage at his/her own expense. It is possible that the student is already covered under his/her parent’s or other general liability coverage plans. General liability coverage applies to claims for bodily injury or property damage that students may be responsible for. Homeowners and renters’ policies may offer liability coverage to policyholders for locations other than their residence. It is recommended that students speak to their own insurance agent or their parent’s insurance agent to determine if this applies to their situation. The university does not routinely provide general liability coverage for students. This coverage is available for students to purchase if needed for internship type placements, called Experiential Liability. All enrolled students participating in internships that require general liability insurance and where the University has an agreement with the site are eligible to apply for coverage. The program provides protection to students against general liability claims at their clinical sites. All students must be current for the entire academic year. The cost of coverage for August 2016 to August 2017 is $17.00 per student. Policy details:
• Liability coverage for students enrolled in course offerings, off-campus internships, or other work experience where there are agreements between the University and the cooperating employer, subject to carrier review
• Limits of $1 million per covered student with a $3 million annual aggregate limit for all covered students
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• Proof of insurance can be provided to meet cooperating employer requirements
• Coverage for property damage is included and applies to tangible property and loss of use, whether or not it is caused by physical property damage.
For more information on the university's program: http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/rules/collected_rules/benefit/ch490/490.020_medical_professional_and_patient_general_liability/. Student Health Insurance information is available from Aetna Insurance. You can speak with the Student Health Center more about this if you are in need of health insurance per the requirements of your internship location. This determination is made by the agency where the internship will be conducted. Time should be allowed for the insurance to take affect prior to the start of the internship. Contracts and Signatures by University Officials: Some sites require contracts. By University of Missouri policy, your Academic Advisors and Internship Instructors are not allowed to sign documents produced by external organizations without being approved by the University’s business office and legal counsel. Additional coordination between the agency and the university may be necessary and could result in a delay of your internship starting date. Please note the contract process could require six to eight months for resolution. In the past, many agencies have been willing to work with us if we provide a letter of confirmation or the internship documents (Forms C, D, E), produced through our program.
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CURRICULUM PRE-REQUISITES TO QUALIFY FOR INTERNSHIP 1. Student must have completed with a C- or better at least the following courses to be eligible to enroll
in PRST 4940 - Parks, Recreation and Sport Internship:
PRST 1010 - Introduction to Sport, Recreation and Tourism PRST 1011 - Academic Planning and Career Orientation in Parks, Recreation and Tourism PRST 2281 - Business of Sport and Recreation PRST 2750 - Methods in Research and Evaluation PRST 3189 - Pre-Internship Seminar (taken the semester prior to 4940) PRST 3210W - Personnel Management and Leadership PRST 3215 - Program and Event Development PRST 4100 - Ethics and Diversity* PRST 4150/4250 - Contemporary Issues in Sport/ Parks, Health and Wellness PRST 4208 - Administration and Organizational Behavior
*Students with a start date prior to Sp19 can complete the diversity requirement with either PRST 3220 or PRST 4100
2. Student must have completed all PRS emphasis courses required for their specific emphasis area
(Sport Management, Recreation Administration, Natural Resource Recreation Management, or Tourism Development) with a C- or better in order to be eligible to enroll PRST 4940. Students who utilized alternative courses for their core or emphasis due to extenuating circumstances must also complete those courses with a C- or better. Students who completed the non-emphasis track must have C- or better in their PRST elective courses.
3. Student must have completed a minimum of 100 hours of volunteer and/or paid PRS industry
experiences. It is recommended that at least some of these experiences be in the same area you wish to do the internships (e.g. municipal, state park, private industry, sport). Volunteer experiences must be approved by the Internship Coordinators. All students enrolling in the school from fall semester 2008 and there forward will be required to complete 100 hours of volunteering prior to beginning your internship.
4. Student must have a minimum of 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) at the start of internship
or 2.5 GPA if you are accepting a position out of state. 5. The Internship Director and Coordinators must approve variation from these requirements listed
above. Please note: All students who have completed 90 academic hours MUST complete the CAFNR Graduation Plan, have them signed by the advisor indicated on MyZou, and submitted to the Academic Programs Office in room 124 ABNR.
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FOR THE INTERN'S ATTENTION 1. Completion of the requirements in this manual and the Agency Agreement Form (Form E) does not
enroll you with the University. You must also register and pay the tuition. Register with the University through the Domestic Travel Registry for Individuals, if the internship is conducted outside the state of Missouri. Permission will be required for enrollment into PRS 4940. The completion of all forms (A, B, B.1 C, D & E) and coursework is a prerequisite to the issuance of a permission number. Submit on time all requirements and assignments as outlined in the handbook/syllabus.
2. You should provide your Internship Setting Supervisor with the completed Form E for them to sign. 3. You are again reminded that a minimum of 2.0 cumulative GPA at the time of internship is required
and if you are planning an out of state internship, a 2.5 GPA is required. 4. An internship related to your emphasis provides you the opportunity to test what you have learned
and gain new perspectives. You are to observe and participate as opportunities present themselves and learn the skills and competencies connected with the activities of the business/organization.
5. Do not limit your selection of internship sites to just those that pay. Keep your options open.
Educational Opportunity should be your prime consideration in selecting an internship site. This internship can be crucial to your career development and can be an opportunity to acquire full-time employment.
6. It is difficult to turn in outstanding work when interning with a mediocre agency. By selecting an
outstanding setting and performing in an exemplary manner, you will have better preparation for the field and will have increased your chances for a better grade.
7. Ask questions and seek information to better acquaint yourself with your organization and to gain
proficiency in what is expected of you. Recognize that dishonesty or failure to abide by the policies and regulations of the business/organization and the University of Missouri’s Student Code of Conduct on the part of the intern can lead to immediate removal from the internship program.
8. During the course, it is your responsibility to inform your Internship Setting Supervisor of the various
forms, reports and evaluations required. Note that your Internship Setting Supervisor is given a link to the Internship web site with information similar to your manual for their use. A letter will be sent to the Internship Setting Supervisor informing them about your coursework homework requirements.
9. Once accessing the PRST 4940 Mizzou Online website you can download all the information necessary
for the internship. This site should be your main source for internship information. It is a good idea to copy the forms and save them somewhere accessible. Be sure to save a copy of the files you upload to Mizzou Online for your own records to track your hours and keep a record of skill and experience gained during your internship. Be sure to get approval of the Internship Setting Supervisor prior to downloading these files to a work computer, if you intend to do this.
10. Submit on time all requirements and assignments as outlined in the handbook/syllabus. Internship
Journals should be submitted every week. Late reports will not receive full credit. Late reports will be reduced by 35% for each week or portion of week late (5% per day). All homework should be
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submitted through Mizzou Online.
11. No homework should ever be faxed or e-mailed to the PRS office. Faxed & E-mailed assignments will not be graded. However, if your supervisor or you need to fax in Forms (such as C, D, E), they can be received by the PRS office.
12. Two weeks prior to completion of the internship, you are to give a letter of resignation to your
Internship Setting Supervisor and submit a copy on Mizzou Online. However, if you have been offered a position and plan to continue at the internship location do not submit your letter of resignation to your Internship Setting Supervisor, but you still submit one for the assignment.
13. You must complete a PowerPoint presentation as described in the assignment directions. The
presentation is due by the end of the tenth week of internship unless other arrangements have been made with the course instructor.
14. The Internship Instructor(s) will try to visit interns at their internship locations (if within 500 miles of
Columbia, MO), set up a meeting, or at least communicate with interns by phone or Zoom at least once during the internship. Advance notice will be provided for scheduling of site visits or other communication methods. Due to travel constraints, visitations must often be coordinated with more than one agency, however, all efforts will be made to schedule site visits when they will cause the least disruption of assigned duties. a. If the Internship Instructor(s) does a site visit, this person will want to see the facilities and discuss
the internship experience with you and your Internship Setting Supervisor both together and individually. In most circumstances, the visitation will not be longer than an hour. If you are interning outside of Missouri, communication will be by phone, Zoom, and/or e-mail.
b. If the Internship Instructor(s) sets up a meeting. Please respond to the request in a timely manner and invite your Internship Setting Supervisor to the meeting.
15. If you are a graduating senior, you must be sure to complete your internship prior to grades being
due or you may have to change your graduation date if you are not finished with your internship. Since the summer semester is not 12 weeks and if you are completing your internship during the summer as your final semester, your official transcripts will be processed in December. During the fall and spring semester, because the semesters are 16 weeks in length; you need to complete your internship prior to grades being due for the semester in order to graduate in either December, May or August. Graduation approval dates are listed here: https://registrar.missouri.edu/academic-calendar/ (Course need to be completed and grades need to be posted for graduation approval)
16. If you fail to complete your internship during the semester, you will receive an “Incomplete” or “F”
depending on your situation. During your graduating semester, Incompletes automatically turns into an “F” and you cannot graduate with an “F” as your internship grade.
17. Any student requiring any type of special arrangement for their internship must provide to the
Director of Internships or Internship Coordinators a written request stating the nature of their situation. This includes, but is not limited to, any issues regarding enrollment, starting dates or absence from the internship.
Internship Website: https://online.missouri.edu/exec/data/PRST_4940/students.html The web site is provided for both you and your Internship Setting Supervisor’s use. The Mizzou Online
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website and professional internship handbook are also provided for your use. These resources provide you a quick source for answering most questions regarding your internship. You are encouraged to look here first before contacting the Internship Coordinators. If you have not reviewed these sources, you will be directed to them to answer your questions. Please take the time to review these resources. The Internship website is also a great place for your Internship Setting Supervisors to gain information about the requirements of the PRS program’s internship.
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INTERNSHIP COURSE APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS 1. Successfully completed all PRST core and emphasis courses with a C- or better, including PRST 3189,
prior to beginning the capstone internship, PRST 4940. 2. Complete Application to Graduate: All students who have completed 90 academic hours MUST
complete the Course Plan for Graduation and an Application for Graduation, have them signed by the advisor indicated on MyZou, and turn in the completed, signed form to the Academic Programs Office in room 124 ABNR.
3. Submit Form A (100 self-reported Volunteer and Experience hours document): Provide a list of all your
volunteer experiences with a total number of hours for each, (Form A). In addition, you must list the type of volunteer work you did at that site. These volunteer experiences should have occurred since high school and it is recommended that many of them should be in a similar type of experience in which you wish to do your internship. If no volunteer experiences have occurred, the Internship Coordinator will assist you finding suitable opportunities. Please complete the Pre-Internship Experience form (Form A).
4. Submit Form B and B.1 (Internship Intent Form and Photo Release Form) 5. Submit the following forms at least two weeks prior to anticipated start date:
a. Form C, Internship Supervisor Data Form, (if needed). This is only needed if your supervisor has not previously hosted Mizzou PRS students.
b. Form D, Internship Agency Data Form, (if needed). This is only needed if your agency has not previously hosted Mizzou PRS students.
c. Form E, Internship Agreement Form. This is your agreement between the agency and yourself and will include details such as your start date, job description, hours worked, and agreed terms of the internship.
Forms available at: https://online.missouri.edu/exec/data/PRST_4940/students.html
6. Pay outstanding balance and activate anticipated semester on MyZou. If you did not take a course in
the previous semester, admissions will need to activate your MyZou account and add the anticipated semester before enrollment. Please complete the form found here: https://admissions.missouri.edu/apply-returning-student/. You must register and pay tuition for the internship course. For Mizzou Online registration dates visit: https://online.missouri.edu/current-students/university-calendar.aspx. If you have questions pertaining to financial aid you can visit the financial aid advisor link http://financialaid.missouri.edu/contact/find-your-adviser.php.
7. After you complete all the necessary forms above, the PRS Internship Coordinator and/or Faculty will review your application. a. PRS Internship Coordinator and/or Faculty will inform you if more documentation is needed. b. Once approved, you will receive permission to enroll for the Capstone Internship Course. As
mentioned above, PRS 4940 carries 12 credit hours.
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8. Once enrolled, log on to Mizzou Online to access your course work and submit on time all
requirements and assignments as outlined in the handbook/syllabus.
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INTERNSHIP COURSEWORK A final grade will be turned in after ALL of the following assignments are completed. Please note that if you are to graduate during the semester of your internship you must completed ALL the required assignments prior to the date that grades are due. This ensures your graduation date. Examples of the forms and assignment sheets are provided in your pre-internship class. ALL homework is to be submitted on Mizzou Online rather than by fax or email.
Using Mizzou Online • Log on to Mizzou Online (Self-paced courses Student): https://online.missouri.edu/log-on-to-
your-course to view your assignments and due dates. Dates displayed up to 12 weeks.
• Each week your assignments may have different formats and elements, make sure you complete the correct one for that week.
• You have only ONE attempt for each lesson and they need to be submitted in order. You cannot submit an assignment ahead of time or skip to the end. You can submit up to 3 lessons per week if you missed pervious homework. Mizzou Online will accept DOC and PDF files. Please read their prompts before you hit submit. Contact Mizzou Online directly if you have technical trouble with submission or site.
• Although there is no preview button in Mizzou Online, you can still review your files after submission. If you realize you made a mistake right after a submission, please inform your instructor in a timely manner.
• Mizzou Online does not display grades like Canvas. You can calculate your grades manually to determine where you are standing. Due dates are SET on Mizzou Online late assignments will be reduced 35% for each week or portion of the week they are late (5% per day).
Communication in this Course Taking this course while working full time can be challenging on some days. If you are concern that your work schedule may affect your performance in the course, please communicate with your Internship Setting Supervisor and course instructor. Remember, we DO NOT observe academic calendar (no university breaks such as spring break, fall breaks, winter breaks), you are expected to follow your agency’s work calendar. Communicate with your Internship Setting Supervisor on days off or any special work arrangements. University Internship Coordinator/Director will:
• Coordinate learning experiences, supervision, and performance appraisals.
• Handle issues and concerns through the cooperation of all parties concerned.
• Review, grade, and offer comments regarding weekly assignments, mid-evaluation, and final evaluation, along with goals and objectives.
• Remove the intern from the internship for dishonesty, failure to abide by the policies and regulations of the business/organization and/or the University of Missouri.
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1. Internship Journals – 350 points (35 points each week) The first internship journal begins with your arrival at the internship site. There is an internship journal for each week of the internship program. For Weeks 1-10, you will either be asked to annotate your hours worked or reflect upon a set of questions. You will also be asked to report your hours worked over Weeks 11 and 12 during the last week of internship. There are no points awarded for completing this report; however, you must submit it to assure that you have completed a minimum of 480 hours of work at your agency. The Internship Journal will be used to document the hours you have worked the final two weeks of your internship. You must have a minimum 480 hours documented over 12 weeks or by the end of 16 weeks.
a. Cover Page (3 pts)
Follow format including filling and completing the provided time sheet. b. Signatures (5 pts)
Do not call your instructor requesting an extension because your Internship Setting Supervisor is not available to sign your assignment. If your Internship Setting Supervisor is not available to sign your journal in a particular week, acquire an alternative supervisor’s signature for that week and note the situation in your journal.
Do not crop, copy or paste signatures. This is academic dishonesty and instructor will have to report you. As discussed in PRST 3189, the two most common methods for students to submit their signed journals are: o Taking a photo of the signed cover page and insert that page into your Word Doc. (it is still
one document). o Print the journal, have your supervisor sign the cover page, scan in the entire journal
document as one file, typically as a PDF. See appendix for some scanning solutions or use your organizations’ or library scanners.
If you will be submitting your homework late due to a missing signature you should notify your course instructor prior to the deadline. While phone calls may be useful in explaining the need for an extension of time, they are not acceptable in excusing you of the deadline. The only way to gain an extension is in writing.
c. Annotations and Reflections (20 pts) approximately 4 points per day for an average 5-day work
week
Annotations: When asked to annotate your hours worked, you should keep a daily log of: (1) Reflection: details of work completed including specific tasks done and duty highlights throughout the total schedule workday. (4-5 sentences) (2) Values Gained: thoughtful description of what was learned each day related to specific tasks or events that occurred. (4-5 sentences)
Experience has shown that the quality of annotations improves with each effort. You should strive to tell what you did, and what value was gained physically or personally. Report the good, however also be aware of and report efforts that go wrong.
Reflection Questions: On requested weeks you will have reflection questions to answer using
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complete sentences to reflect on your internship thus far. These questions should be read prior to the week you answer to allow preparation for the questions ahead of time. (5-6 sentences)
d. Quality of Technical Writing Skills (7 pts)
Uses complete thoughts so that no assumptions need to be made about what you are trying to describe. Mechanics, grammar, spelling, and proofreading your work for clarity of assignments that represent professional writing skills.
Each internship journal is to be completed by you, then reviewed and signed by your Internship Setting Supervisor. The internship journal is to be turned in by the date and time specified on the Mizzou Online course page. Late assignments will be reduced 35% for each week or portion of the week they are late (5% per day)
2. Internship Site Evaluations (3) – Total 115 points Internship Site evaluations are required along with the Internship Journals for Weeks 1, 2, and 3. Be sure to use APA reference to cite any information you get. If certain information is not available, do some research or ask your Internship Supervisor for industry standards or generalizations for a similar type of position/organization.
3. Case Studies – 225 points (75 points each) Three (3) case studies are required. A coversheet is provided for each case study. Write these case studies as a paper explaining what you learned from your experience. You should have an introduction, body and conclusion paragraph that allow the paper to flow and explain the case according to the three parts. Be sure to explain how you see yourself applying what you learned from your experience in another situation.
The case studies are spread out over the period of the internship. See the timetable for a complete list of due dates. Case studies reflect on new skills or techniques gained, new experiences, a connection between coursework and your internship or incidents and problems you have observed. Problems or incidents may also include situations or procedures you see as problematic. Generally, these are not textbook items or what you would expect in a classroom lecture. If you do not feel comfortable using real names, the case studies may be written using first initials or fictitious names.
a. Cover Page (5pts)
Completing and updating cover sheet form to create a running list of each case study completed thus far
b. Format (10pts) 700-1000 words, double spaced, paragraph format, using introduction, body and conclusion paragraphs.
c. Three Parts (45 pts) o Part I – A detailed description of the experience o Part II – What you learned from the experience o Part III – How you see yourself applying this experience to future situations, you may be in o Write about a minimum of 1 problem or incident that occurred during your internship and
have a creative solution to the problem or incident. d. Quality of Technical Writing Skills (15pts)
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Mechanics, grammar, spelling, and proofreading your work for clarity of assignments that represent professional writing skills. Paper flows so that you can clearly understand
4. Special Project - 200 points total (125 points Proposal/ 75 points After-Action Report) The Special Project must be planned early in the internship. Internship Journals should document plans for this assignment. The Special Project is designed in conjunction with the Internship Setting Supervisor. The proposal is submitted to the Internship Setting Supervisor and internship course instructor prior to any work beginning. There is a due date in Mizzou Online this is the latest date the proposal must be submitted for feedback. You may submit it early. To receive full credit, the proposal must be submitted two weeks prior to your project taking place (if your project is a tangible event) or two weeks prior to presenting an intangible product.
The purpose of this special project is to contribute to the organization and to provide an opportunity and authority to display independent ability. The project should allow you to implement your ideas and review the outcomes and effectiveness of the project. Ideally, this project should be something that you create; however, in some situations, this may be something that the organization already has in place, pending you have the opportunity to take ownership of the project and lead the efforts. This proposal should be more like a business proposal and less like a term paper. It should be a quick read with great detail (not pages of long paragraphs). DO NOT submit in a power point format! The proposal should include be created in MS Word with headers, bullet points, visual aids, charts, graphs, pictures, diagrams, layouts, tables and more.
This proposal is an opportunity for you to make a lasting impression on the organization and produce something that will be beneficial to you in future job interviews. This is a chance to showcase your skills.
Special Projects should be something that is different from your everyday tasks. There are primarily two different ways you can approach this assignment: (1) Tangible Project
A tangible project would be you creating something tangible within your 12 weeks of the internship. Examples of this might be events, research projects, physical objects, etc. In this case you will either produce something that can be turned in or executed during your 12 weeks. You will need to create a professional proposal in MS Word outlining the details, execute the project, and provide a final report on your tangible project.
(2) Non-Tangible Project/ Idea with Presentation
A non-tangible project would be creating an idea and giving a 5-10 minute presentation of your idea and collecting feedback from your supervisor and others. Since you may not be producing something tangible within your 12 weeks, this will require you to create and give a presentation complementing your proposal. This non-tangible project should be an original idea, (at least to the organization), and not something they already have in place. You will need to create a professional proposal in MS Word covering all of the details, then you will need to execute the project by creating and delivering the presentation (using a presentation software such as PowerPoint, Canva, Prezi), and provide a final report on the feedback from your idea.
NOTE: THE EXAMPLES ON MIZZOU ONLINE ARE NOT TEMPLATES, THEY ARE FOR IDEAS.
They are not the best, they have flaws too. IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION FROM THE
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EXAMPLES YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO AND A REPORT WILL BE FILED FOR ACADEMIC DISHONESTY THAT COULD YIELD A PUNISHMENT.
Some students may work at the same agency and choose to complete similar or the same project. However, the Special Project assignment is an individual assignment and must be your own work. Although some content may be the same, such as stats, figures, and data, the design, descriptions, accounts, and verbiage should not be duplicated. For example, two students may report that budget is $1,000 (which may be true), however, the design of the table the budget is created in should not be identical. A short list of project ideas may include: o Special Event or Theme Night o A New Sales Strategy o A Marketing Campaign o Social Media Marketing Campaign o A Group Tickets Brochure (comprehensive of options) o ADA Compliance Assessment o Diversity and Inclusion Plan o Marketing Brochure o Proposal to create an App o A Customer Survey with Assessment Measures o A Recruit Plan to hire intern staff o A Training Manual (could be a manual including sales training, event management training, an
internship manual, etc. think about HR policies and procedures) o Develop a Training Video o A Research Project o Crisis or Risk Management Assessment/Audit/Plan
Proposal Report should include: a. Title of Project and Cover Page (5pts)
Typed as a Business Document following APA formats using MS Word. Title of project (cover page), headers, table of contents, section titles, times new roman, 12 pt font for body paragraphs, page numbers etc. See Purdue Owl (https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa6_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_format.html) for more guides.
b. Detailed Description of the Project (40pts) o Overview introducing project: provide reasoning, history, or some background information
for the project. o Step-by-step details of the project: written in a way that someone else could pick up the
document and know exactly how to execute it the way you intended. This will be the longest part of your project.
c. Facilities and Equipment Required (5pts) Include picture/ location/ address for facilities, photo/ diagrams spaces and set up details. As well as picture, table or list of unique items and the amount needed.
d. SMART Goals and Objectives (10pts) Provide strong one descriptive sentence with SMART elements for each goal. More than one goal for the project. Clear objectives of ways to achieve each goal.
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e. Individuals Involved (10pts) Identify who and how they are involved in the project. Include name, titles and responsibilities; this list should include yourself.
f. Tentative Timetable (15pts) Include details about the use of all time dedicated to the project, from Planning to Execution, and Evaluation. Reasonable estimation of use of time. Easy to read list/ visual aid, table, etc.
g. Line Item Budget (15pts) Provide reasonable estimation on expenses and potential revenue. Categorized and itemized all costs and earnings. Be sure to include employees time as part of the budget, so is the cost to replace existing supplies and any other costs that may be incurred. Organized in an easy to read table, chart, etc.
h. Evaluation Plan (15pts) Based on your goals and objectives, include information on how the success or completion of this project will be measured. Method and source to collect feedback/ result and how will it be recorded. Clear identification of the desired level of revenue increase, rating, examples of survey or questions being asked and possible answers, etc.
i. Anticipated Impact on the Organization (10pts) Describe reasonable prediction on the benefits and affects to the organization, target audiences, employees, stake holders, etc.
Execute your Project After you complete your Proposal, you will execute your project as outlined in your proposal (tangible) or give the presentation (non-tangible). Upon completion of the special project, each student will either turn in the power point or their tangible item (if possible) and both options will write an After-Action Report based on the feedback and result.
After-Action Report should include: a. Cover Page (3pt)
Typed as a Business Document following APA formats using MS Word. Title of project (cover page), date of Project execution, headers, table of contents, section titles, times new roman, 12 pt font for body paragraphs, page numbers etc.
b. Brief recap of the project after execution (7pts) Recap what the project is about and what has happened. If your project execution has not happened by the time you need to submit your final action report you still need to do your best with the assignments. Recap what the project is about and report everything up until that point and anticipate what might be happening.
c. Evaluation of Project based on goals and objectives measuring outcomes (15pts) Refer back to your goals. Describe based on the evaluation plan outlined in your proposal and report whether or not your project is a success. o If yes, great, report how things are met and the details. o If not, describe why you failed, what details have you missed, and what might be the reason
that goals cannot be reached. d. What did you learn from your project? (15pts)
What 2 or 3 lessons have you learned from this project? Answer this question using paragraphs for each lesson.
e. What would you do differently if you did it again? (10pts) f. Adjustments (5pts)
Explain adjustments made to your timeline and budget because things do not always go as
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planned. g. Actual Impact (5pts)
Describe the actual impact your project had on the organization, by showing formal supervisor feedback, revenue, participations rates, news articles, future implications, etc.
h. Appendix (15pts) Insert photos (at least 3)/ a video with annotation of what is captured. A collection of documents, flyers, presentation, forms used to create/implement the project should also be included.
When submitting assignments, under Special Project Final, something needs to be submitted showing the project itself. If you gave a presentation (non-tangible project), submit the PowerPoint slides. If you made a handbook (tangible project) submit the document, if you held an event (tangible project), submit flyers, press release, photos during event, etc.
5. Visitation to Another Facility – 75 Points During the latter half of your internship (mid-point or later), you should arrange for at least one visit to another agency in the industry of Parks, Recreation, Sport and/or Tourism. It should be made after you have become familiar with the operations of your internship site. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and visit somewhere you would want to work in the future or would be interested in seeing. It does not have to be the exact same type of organization and can be anything in sport, parks, recreation, and/or tourism. Your supervisor or your fellow classmates may have connections that can help you with this assignment. They may be a connection to get you in contact with someone and get your name out there. If you will be traveling for work, consider taking advantage of the travel and visit facilities at that destination. Most agencies are happy to help if you reach out early and ask in a professional manner. A visitation gives you the opportunity to observe common practices among agencies in the industry. This assignment should be a great networking opportunity as well. Prior to the visitation, make a list of questions (minimum 3) to be asked. Following the visitation, a summary of observations and comparisons should be submitted. This report should be professionally written and not just a list of bullet points answering the questions below. The Visitation Report should include: a. Title Page (1pt)
Typed as a professional document following APA formats. Cover page, times new roman, 12 pt font for body paragraphs, page numbers etc.
b. When you completed your visit to the site (1pt) c. Who was seen (1pts)
Name and title when appropriate. d. Where you Visited (2pts)
Organization name, department, location, etc. e. Involvement (5pts)
Amount of time involved and a description of what was done during visit. f. Description of the Organization (10pts)
Purpose, physical description, physical location, program offerings, resources and any other meaningful information.
g. Comparisons (30pts)
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Refer back to your Site Evaluations and think about the similarities and differences between the two organizations. Make comparisons with your current internship organization on areas such as employee policies, probationary periods, budgets, benefits, facilities, customer service, mission, goal, demographics, marketing, organizational structure, management style, organization's practices, business model, physical structure, etc. These are ideas, you can expand on more topics. This should be the most important part of your report. Take notes while you are visiting so you remember the details. You can express your opinions about each agency’s offerings in this section as well.
h. Reason (5pts) Explain why did you choose the Parks, Recreation and Sport related location you visited and how did you find out about it and/or who to speak with?
i. Questions and Answers (10pts) Include at least two questions AND the answers you have received. You may include more.
j. Observations (5pts) Note any observations or experience that was not mentioned in other sections that you found to be valuable for future use.
k. Photos (5pts) Make effort to take pictures during the visit and include them in the report. If you are not allowed to take pictures inside the facility, try taking one outside or before you enter the building. Some other ways are, take a picture with the person you met with, take a picture of the business cards you received, etc. Most agency are happy to work with you if you explain your intentions.
As with other assignments, the grade will be determined by the detail and quality of the report. Think about the experience at your current location and compare strengths and weaknesses of each organization. Imagine this assignment as an opportunity that will benefit you and your career goals, not an obligation.
6. PowerPoint Presentation – 350 points The objective of the PowerPoint presentation is to provide you with a valuable reference tool after graduation to show off your internship. This is different from the Special Project Assignment. PowerPoint Presentation is a combination of everything you have done and learned during internship, while Special Project is something you are doing for the organization. PowerPoint Presentation must be submitted via the Mizzou Online course webpage. For late work, 35% will be deducted for every week the presentation is late or 5% per day late. Any extension of time must be submitted in writing. You must make every effort to submit the presentation on time.
The presentation may be posted on a website or displayed on Mizzou Online for others to view so it should be able to stand alone and be used during a possible internship fair. Sections and sequence of presentation: a. Title Page & Design (5pts)
Include your name, agency name and date of internship. Format and design your slides to where it is clear and easy to read.
b. Overview of Internship (15pts) Include basic job description and major tasks of the internship.
c. Purpose of organization (goals and objectives) (10pts)
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d. List and describe: (15pts) o Programs and Services: photos should be included. Provide a brief annotation of the photo. o Facilities: photos should be included. Provide a brief annotation of the photo.
e. Population Served (10pts) Describe the population considered when developing programs, services and facilities. Include enough demographics to closely describe the population.
f. Comprehensive collection of what was learned (75pts) Include the process and steps of each things that you have done/ learned during this experience. It is suggested that each item be placed on a separate slide. Include enough detail so you can look at one of the pages a few years from now and recall how you carried out the process. This should be the largest section of the assignment with the possible exception of the appendix.
For example, you may have pages titled Use of Computer in Developing New Brochure, Purchase Procedures, Assessment Procedures, Check In Procedures, How To Develop a Round Robin Tournament, Swimming Pool Maintenance, etc.
g. Knowledge and Skills (45pts) A summary of transferrable knowledge and skills acquired during this experience. Describe the knowledge/ skill and how you see yourself applying/ transferring it in future situations. It is suggested that each item be placed on a separate slide.
h. Describe how the internship assisted you regarding: o Personal awareness of your strengths and weaknesses (50pts)
Pinpoint specific Strength and Weaknesses. Describe how you have discovered them and how you are planning to improve them.
o Future career interests (25pts) Identify your future career interest and how your internship helped you determine these.
o Future plans (25pts) Include plans immediately following internship and a five-year plan of where you want to be at that time.
i. Photos/ Video (25pts) Make effort to take pictures. Insert a minimum of 3 photos/ clips of your internship experience (the student should be in at least one). Provide a brief annotation of what the photo is about. Prior to securing the photographs, make sure your organization does not have a policy against taking pictures. Some great time to take pictures are during an event that you worked on, places/ office that you have been, people that you have met/ connected with, you in the picture with a big company logo, etc. These photos may be used on social media for promotional purposes.
j. Appendix (50pts) Include a collection of forms, fliers, records, policy statement, etc. that you have used in this internship. Along with the collection of documents, you MUST detail what the document is exhibiting about your internship experience. Only include information pertaining to you and explain the appendices. This section should be fairly large as well.
7. Updated Resume (Week 10) - 20 points 8. New Cover Letter (Week 10) - 30 points
In addition to the internship journals, you must submit an updated resume and cover letter. Please note this is an updated resume and not a copy of the one required in PRST 3189. Both the cover letter and resume should clearly detail the benefits, experiences and knowledge gained through your internship. Also note that these submissions will not be edited and returned but will be graded using
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the typical criteria for such work. It is suggested that you have these documents reviewed and edited for correct grammar, spelling and content by your Internship Setting Supervisor. You have been given the tools necessary for this requirement in PRS 3189.
9. Internship Snapshot & LinkedIn- 50 points This is a two-fold assignment. You will need to create an Internship Snapshot from the template provided AND
update your LinkedIn page with your new internship experience. You will need to include a link (URL) for your
LinkedIn page (AFTER you have updated it) on your Internship Snapshot.
The Internship Snapshot is designed to provide a quick reference of your internship experience. It may be used by future students in order to help the internship search process. Any pictures or descriptions may also be used to promote positive internship experiences through the PRS website or Facebook page. Depending on the quality of this report and its content, it may be placed in the file for the agency thus becoming an aid to future students.
10. Mid (H) and Final (I) Evaluations (Forms H and I) - 550 points Before the end of the fifth week of the internship, the Mid Experience Evaluation (Form H) will be emailed to your Internship Setting Supervisor by Mizzou Online. Your Internship Setting Supervisor will receive this form via an automated email from Mizzou Online and once submitted, it will be forwarded to the Director of Internships through Mizzou Online. This form must be completed by your Internship Setting Supervisor despite no points awarded for completion. The mid-experience evaluation is a crucial part of your learning experience. Also, it is required to complete this course.
The Final Evaluation (Form I) will be emailed to your Internship Setting Supervisor in Week 10. Your Internship Setting Supervisor will receive this form via an automated email from Mizzou Online and, once submitted, it will be forwarded to the Director of Internships through Mizzou Online. This is worth 550 points and is also required to complete this course. It is your responsibility to inform your Internship Setting Supervisor of the various forms, reports and evaluations required. Note that your Internship Setting Supervisor is given a link to the Internship web site with information similar to your manual for their use.
11. Letter of Resignation - 10 points A letter of resignation (see appendix) should be given to the Internship Setting Supervisor at the beginning of the tenth week unless there are plans to remain with the organization for a longer period of time. You will still need to create a sample letter if you are not leaving. You will submit a copy of this letter through Mizzou Online. Be sure to not plagiarize (or copy and paste from examples) in this letter. This letter should be a personal and meaningful statement from you, indicating your appreciation for the learning opportunity and mentorship from your supervisor. Save a copy of this as a PDF.
Under no circumstances are you to leave the agency even after 12 weeks if you have not completed all assignments for the agency.
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12. Your Evaluation of the Experience (Forms F and G) - 40 points each/ 80 points Total Final Evaluation of Internship Setting Supervisor (Form F) and Final Evaluation of Agency (Form G) are to be completed by the student. These forms allow the student to reflect on the agency and the supervision.
13. Internship Survey/Report - 65 points Fully complete the Mizzou Online survey and give comments to elaborate on the ranking scores given to receive full credit on this survey.
14. Coordinator of Internship Evaluation - 200 points You will be evaluated based on your regular communication with your internship course instructor and your diligence towards both your coursework and your internship responsibilities. This grade will be applied once you have completed all the course work at the end of the semester prior to your final grade being totaled. It is up to the internship course instructor’s discretion to assign appropriate points based upon multiple factors throughout the internship, including performance, communication, supervisor’s point total, depth of internship experience, and other factors. The point total up to 200 is not an indication of a final grade but acts as a component when factoring the final grade.
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COURSE WORK SCHEDULE
All assignments are due by the end of the day assigned on the Mizzou Online course webpage, unless otherwise noted.
Week Assignment Points
Possible Notes
1 Each week you will complete an Internship Journal. It will be due on the first day of each week.
Open your Week 1 Journal assignment and Site Evaluation assignment on your first day and begin completing the coursework. It will be due the 1st day of your 2nd week.
2 Week 1 Internship Journal 35 Remember to have your supervisor sign your
internship journal. Internship Site Evaluation 1 20
3 Week 2 Internship Journal 35
Internship Site Evaluation 2 30
4 Week 3 Internship Journal 35
Internship Site Evaluation 3 65
5 Week 4 Internship Journal 35
Case Study 1 75
Mid-Experience Review by Internship Setting Supervisor (Form H) This will be emailed directly to your supervisor. See the course website and syllabus for details.
6
Week 5 Internship Journal 35
Visitation to Another Facility Report (becomes available)
75
7 Week 6 Internship Journal 35
Case Study 2 75
8 Week 7 Internship Journal 35
Special Project Proposal 125
9 Week 8 Internship Journal 35
Case Study 3 75
10
Week 9 Internship Journal 35
Under no circumstances are you to leave the agency, even after 12 weeks, if you have not completed all assignments for the agency.
Letter of Resignation 10
Updated Resume 20
New Cover Letter 30
Final Review by Internship Setting Supervisor (Form I). This will be emailed directly to your supervisor. See the course website and syllabus for details. This evaluation is worth 750 points (Form I 550 pts + Instructor
Evaluation 200 pts).
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11
Week 10 Internship Journal 35
Internship Snapshot & LinkedIn
50
PowerPoint Presentation 350
12
Week 11 Internship Journal 0, but required
Week 12 Internship Journal
Internship Survey/Report 65
Evaluation of Experience (Form F and G)
80
Special Project Final 75
13-16 Week 13-16 Internship Journal 0, but
required
480 hours are required for the completion of course. These timesheet does not have points but are required for verifying your hours.
Total Points 2320
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ASSIGNMENT POLICY
Grading Scale
A+ 100-96.5 B+ 89.4-86.5 C+ 79.4-76.5 D+ 69.4-66.5 F
At or Below 59.4 A 96.4-92.5 B 86.4-82.5 C 76.4-72.5 D 66.4-62.5
A- 92.4-89.5 B 82.4-79.5 C- 72.4-69.5 D- 62.4-59.5
*Mizzou Online does not display grades like Canvas. You can calculate your grades manually to determine where you are standing.
Late Reports Late reports will not receive full credit. Late reports will be reduced by 35% for each week or portion of week late (5% per day).
Factors that affect the grade ✓ Depth of experience (how involved were you?) ✓ Breadth of experience (how much did you learn?) ✓ Level of experience gained (Note: it is important to be with an agency that will provide you with the
opportunity for both depth and breadth of experience). ✓ Quality of reporting (how complete were your thoughts while completing assignments?)
Did your homework tell: o what you did o why you did it o what you got out of it o your impressions of the experience overall
✓ Date submitted. Late assignments (unless beyond control of the student) will receive only partial credit 35% per week will be deducted or 5% per day
✓ Appropriate format- follow format given in the assignment direction and forms when applicable ✓ Quality of technical writing skills (sentence structure, spelling, etc.) ✓ Review the Internship requirements for all format and specific question about each assignment ✓ Be sure all your documents can be opened using PC programs such as Microsoft Office (so if you have
a Mac be sure to save them in a compatible format)
ATTENDANCE DURING THE INTERNSHIP
Interns are required to complete a 12-week internship. Work schedules will be specified by the Internship Site Supervisor. Therefore, academic schedules will not apply. This means you are expected to work during holidays if scheduled. You will not be eligible for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Spring breaks if your internship occurs during any of those holidays. If your internship site is closed for a holiday and you are not required to work those days, then you may take the holiday. It is possible, however, to earn time off. This can occur if you have exceeded the normal workweek of 40 hours and it is approved by your Internship Site Supervisor. For example, if your supervisor asked you to work 48 hours in a workweek, they may request you take a day off during the next week. Be sure to note any changes to your normal workweek schedule in your Internship Journal. Note that this is a continuous internship that last 10-16 weeks. THERE ARE NO BREAKS. Unless overtime is noted, there are no exceptions to this rule.
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GRADUATION If you are completing your internship during your final semester of school, prior to graduating, you must make it a priority to stay on schedule with your assignments according to the timetable provided. You must be sure to complete your internship prior to grades being due or you may have to change your graduation date if you are not finished with your internship.
a. Fall and Spring Semester Since the semesters are 16 weeks in length, you need to complete your internship prior to grades being due for the semester in order to graduate in either December, May or August.
b. Summer Semester Since Summer semester is not 12 weeks, your official transcripts will be processed in December.
If you fall behind on your internship and it causes to miss a graduation deadline, you will need to remove your name from the graduation list.
• Graduation approval dates are listed here: https://registrar.missouri.edu/academic-calendar/ (Course need to be completed and grades need to be posted for graduation approval.
• To remove your name from the graduation list you must contact Laura Hertel in the Office of Academic Programs in 124 ABNR. You can email her at [email protected] or call at 573-882-7045 with your student ID requesting to move your graduation date back one semester.
If you fail to complete your internship during the semester, you will receive an “Incomplete” or “F” depending on your situation. During your graduating semester, Incompletes automatically turns into an “F” and you cannot graduate with an “F” as your internship grade. If you plan to order transcripts, be sure to wait until your grade is showing up in MyZou so that your final grades for your transcript are complete prior to you purchasing your transcript.
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APPENDIX
NOTE: DO NOT COPY AND PASTE THESE SAMPLES. DOING SO WILL RESULT IN A ZERO FOR THE ASSIGNMENT AND YOU COULD BE REPORTED TO THE OFFICE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY FOR PLAGARISM.
Sample Letter of Resignation
All letters should be typed following business letter format. Sender’s address Date Organization’s Address Dear Mr(s). : It has been a rewarding experience as an intern in your department. I appreciate having had the opportunity and I look forward to entering the field. As per the internship agreement, _________ is my last scheduled day. Thank you. Sincerely, SIGN YOUR NAME Type your name
Sample Cover Letters, Resume and Thank You Letters
You can view examples of cover letters, resume and thank you letters at the CAFNR Career Services webpage http://cafnr.missouri.edu/career-services/resumes/. These letters are only examples and should not be copied. You should individualize your own letter to fit your situation.
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Sample Photos of Students During Their Internships
(Left) Mary Kate Bartlett, Leisure Service Management emphasis, assisting with a promotional game with the minor league baseball team, River City Rascals during a game in O’Fallon, Missouri.
(Right) Video Clip of a MWR internship Experience in Italy.
(Left) Kaitlin Hinkle, Sport Management emphasis, completing a room set up for an event in the Memorial Union at the University of Missouri, as an Event Operations Intern.
(Left) Jon Cates, Natural Resource Management emphasis, leading volunteers at Sanctuary One, a care farm dedicated to rescuing domesticated animals, facilitating health and wellness for people and promoting environmental stewardship, located in Southwest Oregon.
(Right) Jimmy Burge, Leisure Service Management emphasis, assisting with an archery tournament sponsored by the National Archery in the Schools Program.
