FAQ

Why can't I hand in hours from more than two weeks before my department chair signed the registration form?

Registration is to be done prior to working. The signature indicates that the job is pre-approved and applicable to your major.

How can I register if I get a job at home during the summer?

We accept registrations through mail, fax or e-mail. You can download the form, or you can contact the OC&LE and we will send you a form.

Why won't you accept an hour sheet without the progress report?

Progress reports cover the work you did during the hours recorded. Writing the report when the hours are due ensures that the experience is fresh in your mind. It also prevents you from writing last-minute reports to finish the program.

Do I have to write another Progress Report if I worked at the same job?

Yes. The report reflects the work done during the time period you just worked. Even the same job will have different experiences at different times. Think about how the classes you took impacted your work; compare similarities and differences during the work periods.

How many times do you visit me at my work site?

We try to visit you one time, regardless of how many jobs you have. Visits normally take place during the summer. Seniors and students who are more than halfway through their hours are the highest priority to visit, but we may also schedule underclassmen just starting the program.

What happens at the site visit?

Site visits are conducted by college faculty members and professional staff who serve as site visit facilitators. You may be visited by a facilitator inside or outside of your department. A time will be scheduled to interview you and your supervisor together to talk about your responsibilities and how your college experiences relate to your position. Notes from the interview are recorded on a form that gets put in your office folder.

What is the Capstone Report/Activity?

The Capstone is the final requirement of the Employment Program. Capstone guidelines are different for each department. You may obtain your department's guidelines online or in the OC&LE located in Segal Hall.

Why do I have to keep a folder with copies of what I've already turned in?

You receive a stamped copy of everything you submit. If there are discrepancies between what you think you handed in and what we have in the OC&LE, you have documentation of what was turned in and when it was submitted.

How is the Employment Program graded?

Once you have completed all the Employment Program requirements, your employment program portfolio is sent to your department to be graded. You receive a letter grade that is factored into your GPA. Each department has its own grading criteria, and questions should be addressed to your department chairperson.

Will I get to see all the materials in my employment program portfolio?

After your portfolio is graded, it is yours to keep. It will include a grade sheet with faculty comments, the site visit comment form, and employer evaluations that were sent directly to the OC&LE in addition to the paperwork you submitted.