Oakland University Internship Site Information
Roles and Expectations of the Site Supervisor:
• Conduct a formal interview with prospective interns.
• Complete the Placement Confirmation Form with the Intern to send to the Director of Field Placement.
• Provide an appropriate work station.
• Provide adequate work supplies
• Provide an orientation of the day-to-day operations of the organization, (personnel, positions,
policy/procedures).
• Act in a teaching and supervisory capacity.
• Provide the intern with experiences that are appropriate for individuals entering professional work at the
bachelor’s level.
• Provide the intern with opportunities to apply learned skills.
• Provide the intern with the necessary training to handle assigned tasks.
• Provide the intern with frequent, constructive feedback (at least on a weekly basis until the intern is
comfortable in the position).
• Attend one Site Visit with the intern and the intern's assigned instructor
• Provide written assessment of the intern’s progress twice during the semester (Midterm and Final).
• Communicate with the assigned instructor or the Director of Field Placement if internship problems arise.