Faculty

The purpose of the Internship Faculty Advisor’s role is to guide students through a meaningful internship experience directly related to their course of study. Full time faculty credentialed to teach in a discipline aligned with internship course are eligible to participate. Internship Faculty Advisors are allowed to guide a maximum of eight students per term.

Faculty Internship Advisor's Responsibilities:

Meet with student to develop measureable learning outcomes, mid-term and end-of-term projects, and review internship course book.
Sign Broward College internship agreement.
Send request to Director of Academic Affairs to register student for internship course.
Arrange a consultation with workplace site supervisor to discuss internship assignments and expectations.
Visit employer work site at least once to ensure student is working and learning in a safe, professional work environment.
Meet with student throughout internship to discuss assignments, evaluate student job performance and overall internship experience as it relates to the pre-determined learning objectives.
Ensure student completes entire course book and assignments.
Assign and submit student grades.
Submit final internship paperwork to Director for Academic Affairs.

How to Apply

Full-time faculty interested in becoming a Faculty Internship Advisor should fill out the application and email it to internships@broward.edu.

Jennifer Shapiro

Coordinator of Student Publications/Adjunct Journalism Professor

“Broward College’s Internship Edge program provides students with hands on, practical experiences that are essential in taking the lessons they have learned in the classroom and applying them to real world situations.”