Enrollments: The following internships were completed in 1997-98:

Summer, 1997: Students enrollments: 14 undergraduate; 1 graduate
Fall, 1997: Student enrollments: 9 undergraduate; 0 graduate
Spring, 1998: Student enrollments: 15 undergraduate: 1 graduate

Typical Internships:

1. University Relations - Special projects
2. Student Affairs - Academic advising
3. Public Schools - Instructing courses in Power Point
4. University Library - User service
5. Department Store - Retail sales, merchandising
6. Insurance - Customer service, claim estimates, claims investigations
7. Marketing Firm - Sales manager, supervisor of employees
8. Retailing - Presented training on merchandising and salesmanship
9. Manufacturing - Human resources, communication training
10. Retailing - Customer service, employee training
11. Foundation - Fundraising
12. Business Journal - Promotion, direct sales, ad design and layout
13. Alumni Association - Alumni relations

Employer Evaluations - A Few Comments:

"Impressed with his 'focus' on corporate goals, interaction with fellow employees, willingness to exceed expectations to 'satisfy' customers' needs. He also volunteered to do extra duty during our 'show time' and often pitched in to help his teammates accomplish their tasks."

"I enjoyed having XXX work for me. She is a conscientious worker who works well with others. She was always on time and also volunteered to work shifts for other people. She did a nice job for the foundation office."

"XXX has been an excellent intern. She is exceptionally competent and very creative. She is wonderful to have around the office. We value her work and contributions."

" I am writing to inform you of what a superb job XXX did during her internship here at XXX. She in almost all respects developed and organized the Communicator's Network for Nebraska XXX XXX XXX. XXX was highly organized and very good at dealing with challenges that faced her. She made such a difference that the other XXX in Nebraska want her to show them what she did and how she did it."

There were no negative written evaluations. Although students received average evaluations in some areas, there were no "negative" evaluations of students on the forms provided.

Student Strengths

All students were rated by their supervisors on an evaluation form. Students received the highest marks in: ability to meet people, working harmoniously with others, dependability and volume of work.

Student Weaknesses

Some students received "average" marks in the ability "to take criticism." This may be an area for some attention.