ASSESSMENT PLAN
Majors in Sociology are encouraged to enroll in SOC 475 Internship, a work experience in a
public agency. |
1999-2000 ASSESSMENT
None completed this year. |
1999-2000 ASSESSMENT
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1998-99 ASSESSMENT
Two students completed internships with the Central Nebraska Initiative for Families and
Youth. The on-site internship supervisor reported that both students acted in a
professional manner and provided computer skills that were useful in entering the data
that had been collected by the agency. The supervisor also reported that the interns were
able to attend workshops that enhanced their skills and provided them the opportunity to
network with professionals in the field. The everyday duties of the interns allowed them
to practice sociological research skills including spreadsheets, preparing surveys, and
data analysis.A new contract for
the internships is being created to make requirements clearer and standardized. |
1997-98 ASSESSMENT
No internships were contracted this academic year. Once the new community emphasis degree
option produces upper class students, there will be more of an opportunity for internships
and service learning. |
1996-97 ASSESSMENT
The intern students worked in public agencies -- one with United Way and another at a care
center for the elderly, relating directly with clients or indirectly with other agencies,
and did so well based on their background sociological training. Of those who completed
internships during the past academic year, supervisors noticed "a great desire to
learn" and "a great deal of patience in learning new ideas." Extra projects
"we could not have done without her." This student found working independently
without supervision and discussion "hard for her initially, but improved
significantly." A second supervisor said of her intern, "Work skills were great.
She should continue what she is doing now -- had no problem or concerns about her
skills." These internships confirmed that our students are well prepared. |
1995-96 ASSESSMENT
The Department had two students who completed internships during the past academic year.
Her supervisor described one as having "a great desire to learn" and as one who
"exhibited a great deal of patience in learning new ideas. " It was noted that
she helped the agency with extra projects "we could not have done without her."
This student found working independently without supervision and discussion "hard for
her initially, but improved significantly." A second supervisor said of her intern,
"Work skills were great. She should continue what she is doing now--had no problem or
concerns about her skills." These students worked in public agencies--one with United
Way and another at a care center for the elderly. These students were relating directly
with clients or indirectly with other agencies, and did so well based on their background
sociological training. |
1994-95 ASSESSMENT
In this past year, our internship program was utilized by seven students. Their academic
preparation in sociology apparently prepared them well to work in public agencies where
they were dealing with confidential information and relating directly with clients. Two
were subsequently employed by the interning organization. In response to student needs for more careful supervision of
Student Internships, we are vigorously pursuing the recovery of our lost faculty position.
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1993-94 ASSESSMENT
One student enrolled to do an internship. The department concurs with her agency
supervisor that, because of her hands-on experience in observing how client experiences
feed into their present behaviors, she was able to make the connections between conceptual
relationships and actual behavior. This intern felt she had developed a stronger sense of
herself as a budding young sociologist. A proposal for more field experiences in social agencies is being
entertained, and a pilot program will be initiated in Spring Semester as part of one
departmental course. |
