Journalism/Corporate Communication
The Haenicke Institute for Global Education
Western Michigan University
B2425 Ellsworth Hall
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 387-5890
http://www.international.wmich.edu/

Internship objective: Investigate and write articles n the local community, the WMU research community, students, faculty and staff, which support the mission of the Haenicke Institute for Global Education for the Haenicke Institute for Global Education ‘e-zine’, the WMU International News. The e-zine is distributed electronically to more than 15,000 contacts. The Institute’s Web site is among the most visited sites of the University.

About the interning organization: The Diether H. Haenicke Institute for Global Education, established by the Board of Trustees in 1998, promotes and supports efforts towards globalization and internationalization of the academic environment of WMU. The Institute works closely with the International Education Council of the WMU Faculty Senate, as well as with international education committees and projects within and across colleges.

Semesters interns are needed: fall, spring su I and su II annually

Number of interns needed: 1

Start date: On or near the first day of the semester, negotiable

End date: On or near the last day of the semester, negotiable

Hours per week: 10-15 hours per week/depending upon the number of weeks scheduled to intern.

Academic qualifications: Declared major or minor in the School of Communication

Desired skills and qualifications:

1. Excellent research skills
2. Excellen writing skills
3. Excellent interviewing skills
4. Strong Internet research skills
5. Ability to meet deadlines
6. Ability to communicate with a wide variety of campus and community members

Description of intern responsibilities:

1. Investigate and write articles for the Haenicke Institute “e-zine”.
2. Assist in drafting press releases n Institute events and stories
3. May interface with WMU University Relations and other offices

Location: Haenicke Institute for Global Education, WMU, B2425 Ellsworth Hall, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Intern sponsor (at the interning organization): Margaret VonSteinen

Credit: College credit toward communication major, minor or general electives. One hour of college credit is earned for 40 hours of work.

Interested students should contact:
Margaret VonSteinen,
HIGE Communications Officer
(269) 387-5890
Margaret.vonsteinen@wmich.edu

Evaluation: The evaluation and grade will be completed by Internship Coordinator Marilyn Kritzman and will be based upon the following:

1. The student’s journal/log/observation of all intern activities
2. The student’s copy of all work produced
3. The student’s learning objectives and progress made toward the learning objectives
4. Final paper
5. The internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation
6. The internship sponsor final evaluation
   
   

Method of Evaluation:

1. Student’s journal/log: 20%
2. Student’s work: 20 %
3. Paper: 20%
4. Internship sponsor mid-internship evaluation: 20%
5. Internship sponsor final evaluation: 20%
   
   

Calendar:

1. E-mail updates to faculty sponsor every month.
2. Additional communication via email, phone or in person as needed
3. All materials are to be submitted to Marilyn Kritzman on the Wednesday prior to final weeks of the semester/session registered.
4. Internship sponsor evaluation due half way through the internship
5. Internship sponsor final evaluation due the Wednesday of finals week with the rest of the material. The evaluation may be submitted with the student’s materials in a sealed envelope, or the sponsor may submit it separately by the due date.
   

Student’s Signature


Intern’s sponsor (at internship site) signature


Coordinator of Undergraduate Internship’s (Marilyn S. Kritzman) signature