Syllabus
UNE Summer Session
OBI 395: Outdoor Bus.& Innov. Internshp – 12 Weeks
Credits - 3-6
Description
The internship affords students a significant part- or full-time experience with an organization where course theory can be applied to best practices. The internship is developed in consultation with the student, the student’s academic advisor and the Internship Coordinator; and, may occur during the student’s third and/or fourth year. It is the student’s responsibility to arrange the internship placement with the Internship Coordinator’s assistance. A learning contract is prepared by the student for approval by the site supervisor, both of whom share responsibility for the internship. Prerequisite: See Course Prerequisites in the University Catalog. Please Note: This is a required course in the Outdoor Business & Innovation Major. Majors must earn a minimum of a “C” (2.0 GPA) for the course to meet graduation requirements. Credit Load vs. Contact Hours: 1 credit = 40 hours, i.e.; 3 credits = 120 hours, 6 credits = 240 hours, 9 credits = 360 hours, 12 credits = 480 hours
Materials
Learning Objectives and Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- To apply the knowledge, information, techniques, and theories from major program courses into experiential learning of the working world
- To gain work/professional skills in an “on-the-job” setting while continuing to learn and integrate classroom knowledge with the “real world” application.
- To communicate the experience through appropriate and timely prepared written and verbal expression to other interns, on-site supervisors, and faculty supervisors
- To demonstrate time-management and self-motivated independent learning skills
Assignments
• Initial class meetings – at the beginning of each semester, mandatory meeting with the internship instructor
• Mid-semester meeting – meeting during the semester to monitor/evaluate progress of field experience goals and objective accomplishment.
• End-of-semester meetings – meetings at the end of the semester to coordinate the completion of internship experience including; final evaluation, final site evaluation, final report and portfolio.
• Attendance is mandatory – Absence from course meetings is reflected in a lower semester grade.
•The course evaluation is based on both the On-Site Supervisor’s and the Internship Coordinator’s assessments of the internship student’s performance. Two on-site supervisor evaluations must be uploaded into your portfolio, one at mid-term and one at the completion of the internship. Review these documents so that you are aware of the areas by which you will be reviewed and evaluated.
• The internship coordinator’s final evaluation relies heavily on quality of written documentation, complying with deadlines for reports, adhering to biweekly meeting appointments, professional attitude, presentation of a final internship report in writing and a completed internship portfolio.
Grade Scale
| Grade | Points Grade | Point Average (GPA) |
| A | 94 – 100% | 4.00 |
| A- | 90 – 93% | 3.75 |
| B+ | 87 – 89% | 3.50 |
| B | 84 – 86% | 3.00 |
| B- | 80 – 83% | 2.75 |
| C+ | 77 – 79% | 2.50 |
| C | 74 – 76% | 2.00 |
| C- | 70 – 73% | 1.75 |
| D | 64 – 69% | 1.00 |
| F | 00 – 63% | 0.00 |
Schedule
Week 1: Meet either in person or Zoom with internship instructor
Week 3: First bi-weekly report is due. These one-page documents will be submitted every other week throughout the semester (see template in Brightspace)
Week 5: Second bi-weekly report is due (upload in Brightspace in the Bi-Weekly Reports folder)
Week 6: Mid-Semester Internship Site Evaluation is due. This will be completed by the site coordinator with a copy submitted to both the internship instructor and the intern. You are responsible for uploading this to the Site Evaluation folder in Brightspace.
Week 7: Third bi-weekly report is due (upload in Brightspace in the Bi-Weekly Reports folder)
Week 9: Fourth bi-weekly report is due (upload in Brightspace in the Bi-Weekly Reports folder)
Week 11: End of Semester Internship Site Evaluation is due. This will be completed by the site coordinator with a copy submitted to both the internship instructor and the intern. You are responsible for uploading this to the Site Evaluation folder in Brightspace.
Week 12: Meet with internship instructor to discuss the internship and your reports. Final portfolio is due and should be uploaded in Brightspace.
Student Resources
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Summer Session Online Student Support
Your Student Support Specialist is a resource for you. Please don't hesitate to contact them for assistance, including, but not limited to course planning, current problems or issues in a course, technology concerns, or personal emergencies.
Questions? Email: summersessiononline@une.edu.
Instructor and Support Contact Information
Check Brightspace for specific instructor and support specialist contact information.
UNE Libraries
- Library Access for all students: Your library login ID and password are the same as the ones you use to log into Brightspace.
- Library Questions: Ask a librarian or phone library staff at (207) 602-2361 or (207) 221-4330.
Further Assistance
Your student support specialist monitors course progression and provides assistance or guidance when needed. They can assist questions regarding ordering course materials, University policies, billing, navigating the course in Brightspace, and more.
To request an accommodation a student needs to go through the process with our UNE office. If the student has a current/already established accommodation in place with UNE it is the responsibility of the student to notify the program at summersessiononline@une.edu to ensure it is applied properly.
If you need to inquire about a possible accommodation, please reach out to the Student Access Center by calling 207-221-4418 or send an email to pcstudentaccess@une.edu.
Policies
Late work will not be accepted. It is important to meet all due dates regarding bi-weekly updates and the submission of your portfolio.
Summer Session & Academic Engagement Policy
Online students are required to submit a graded assignment/discussion prior to Sunday evening at 11:59 pm EDT of the first week of the term. If a student does not submit a posting to the graded assignment/discussion by 11:59 pm EDT on Sunday of the first week, the student will be automatically dropped from the course for non-participation. Review the Student Summer Session Manual for full details.
Proctored Examinations
Your course may have proctored exams. Please see the course for the exact exam requirements, test-taker guidance, proctoring format, and allowances (such as calculators or whiteboards, as indicated in the course).
Information about exam attempts can be found in your course.
Technology Requirements
Please review the technical requirements for UNE Online Programs: Technical Requirements.
Course Length
A schedule of lectures and assignments is included in this syllabus.
Courses in the program are equivalent to one-semester courses designed to be completed in 6 or 12 weeks.
- Enrollment in the course begins the day your section opens which is listed in the Academic Calendar.
- Course due dates, start and end dates are in respect to Eastern Time.
Withdrawal and Refund Policies
Please review the policies in your confirmation email. Contact summersessiononline@une.edu with any questions.
Grade Policy
Students are expected to attempt and complete all graded assignments and proctored exams by the end date of the course.
Transcripts
Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, only the student may request official transcripts. This may be done online by going to the University of New England Registrar website and following the directions on the page.
Academic Integrity
The University of New England values academic integrity in all aspects of the educational experience. Academic dishonesty in any form undermines this standard and devalues the original contributions of others. It is the responsibility of all members of the University community to actively uphold the integrity of the academy; failure to act, for any reason, is not acceptable.
Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Cheating, copying, or the offering or receiving of unauthorized assistance or information.
- Fabrication or falsification of data, results, or sources for papers or reports.
- Action which destroys or alters the work of another student.
- Multiple submission of the same paper or report for assignments in more than one course without permission of each instructor.
- Plagiarism, the appropriation of records, research, materials, ideas, or the language of other persons or writers and the submission of them as one's own.
Charges of academic dishonesty will be reviewed by the College. Penalties for students found responsible for violations may depend upon the seriousness and circumstances of the violation, the degree of premeditation involved, and/or the student’s previous record of violations. Appeal of a decision may be made to the Dean whose decision will be final. Student appeals will take place through the grievance process outlined in the student handbook.