Internship Memorandum of Understanding The Internship Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be filled out and filed with the DPH Program the semester before the internship. The MOU will be filled out jointly by the student and the employer and is intended to enhance understanding and expectations from the internship. This memorandum will include the student’s learning objectives expected to be met by the internship experience, the student’s major responsibilities while on the internship, any orientation training or other requirements the employer requires for the student to begin and conduct the internship. Also, included in the agreement will be the time period for the internship and the pay rate and any other economic support that the employer will be paying or requiring of the intern.
Learning objectives for these internships will be designed on an individual basis to meet the student’s learning and career objectives. It is best if these learning objectives are as specific as possible. General learning objectives include the following:
• The student will gain experience in integrating their interdisciplinary knowledge into practical problem-solving and the development and implementation of integrated plant and pest management systems.
• The student will improve the technical skills necessary for carrying out their professional activities.
• The student will function in a professional manner associated with their chosen career alternatives.
• The student will gain field and practical experience to enhance their professional background.
Student Agrees to:
*Comply with organization's policies; notify supervisor if unable to work as scheduled.
*Notify faculty advisor if internship ends early or if significant changes in responsibilities or learning objectives are made.
Employer Agrees to:
*Provide student with training and supervision needed to meet student's learning objectives.
*Evaluate intern's performance and discuss with student at the end of the internship.