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Higher Education 591 is offered to provide practical experiences for students interested in the student affairs field and to give them a working knowledge of the programs at Iowa State University
OBJECTIVES
1. To assist the student in developing a philosophy of student affairs through observation, involvement, and practical experience under the supervision of professional staff members.
2. To assist the student in the development of his/her ability to perform duties and functions common in student affairs work.
3. To provide an opportunity for interaction with professional staff members.
The practicum student and the supervisor are expected to develop a contract that will identify the specific objectives that will be met. It is important that students have the opportunity to develop professional skills, particularly outside their previous training and experience. Practica may be used by students to gain exposure to fields of work never considered or that may be of interest during the next years of professional life. It is important that each practicum take into account the experience and knowledge of the participant when initially establishing the criteria for the practicum.
DEADLINES
| 1. Completed contracts due. Submit to practicum seminar instructor or major professor. Maintain a copy for your files. |
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End of first full week of classes. |
| 2. Review contract to affirm objectives. Submit revisions in writing to practicum seminar instructor or major professor. |
Midterm week.
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| 3. Practicum evaluations due to practicum seminar instructor or major professor. |
Finals week |
Additional Information:
Dr. Nancy J. Evans, Professor and Program Coordinator
Higher Education Program
Iowa State University
N247D Lagomarcino Hall
Ames, IA 50011
(515) 294-7113
nevans@iastate.edu
Procedures for Completing the Higher Education 591 Contract (student)
(Emphasis in Student Affairs)
1. Identify practica in which you are interested; what areas in student affairs would you like to learn more about or gain some practical experience?
2. Complete the student portion of the Higher Education 591 contract.
3. Once you have identified your goals for the practicum, check the practica to see which, if any, can meet your goals.
4. Make an appointment and meet with each possible practicum supervisor. Discuss your goals for the practicum and learn what types of tasks would be available to help meet those goals. A two credit practicum requires 6-8 contact hours per week and a three credit practicum requires 8-10 contact hours per week of the term in which the practicum is taken.
5. Once you have identified the environment in which to meet your goals, meet with the supervisor to determine specific objectives which will provide the experiences to obtain your goals.
6. Completed contracts should not be signed until both the student and the supervisor agree to the objectives and grading method.
7. Students enrolling in their first practicum during spring semester should submit completed contracts to the practicum seminar instructor by the end of the first week of class.
8. Students enrolling in subsequent practica should submit contracts to their major professor/advisor by the end of the first full week of class in the semester for which the student is enrolled.
9. At midterm, the student and supervisor should review the contract to affirm that the objectives are obtainable.
10. A final evaluation ( the practicum experience) will need to be submitted to the practicum seminar instructor or major professor.
Procedures for Completing the Higher Education 591 Contract (supervisor)
(Emphasis in Student Affairs)
1. If you accept a practicum student, the specific goals, objectives and tasks must be
typed on the contract by the student.
2. During your meeting with the student seeking the practicum in your office, assist the
student in identifying those objectives which can be met in your area which will aid
him/her in obtaining the listed goals. COMPLETE THE SUPERVISOR PORTION
OF THE FORM WITH THE STUDENT.
3. Clarify with the student the student affairs philosophy, skill development, time
requirements of the objectives, grading process and evaluation method prior to the
signing of the contract.
4. Completed contracts should not be signed until both the student and the supervisor
agree to the objectives and grading method.
5. Completed contracts for practica should be submitted to the practicum seminar instructor or major professor/advisor at the end of the first full week of class in the semester for which the student is enrolled.
6. At midterm the student and supervisor should review the contract to affirm that the objectives are obtainable.
7. A final evaluation will need to be submitted to the practicum seminar instructor or major professor for the student's practicum experience along with the recommended grade.
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