Important Campus Resources

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

California State University Channel Islands is committed to serving the diverse educational needs of the people of the State of California and the world’s diverse population. CSU Channel Islands strives to maintain inclusive educational and work environments that value diversity and foster mutual respect. As established under California State University Executive Orders 1096 and 1097, it is CSU policy to provide equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status in its programs and activities. CSU Channel Islands provides equal accommodations, advantages, facilities, privileges and services for all benefits, transfer, separation, and other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. Further, the CSU prohibits harassment of any kind, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, as well as retaliation against individuals who oppose behavior they reasonably believe constitute discrimination or harassment, who participate in an investigation of such alleged behavior, or who report/assist with making a report of such alleged behavior to the University. Such behavior violates both law and University policy. Additionally, the CSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified persons with disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship.

The University shall respond promptly and effectively to all reports of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and will take appropriate action to prevent, correct, and when necessary, discipline behavior that violates this policy. Reasonable accommodation in University programs and activities will be determined by the campus following an interactive process with the requesting individual to identify the nature and extent of the individual’s restrictions and the appropriate reasonable accommodation.

IMPORTANT CAMPUS RESOURCES

PROCUREMENT & CONTRACT SERVICES

Questions regarding the required agreements/contracts may be directed to this department. E: purchasing@csuci.edu P: 805-437-8592

RISK MANAGEMENT

Questions regarding the required insurance coverage may be directed to this department. P: 805-437-8490

CAREER DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT

Division of University Advancement California State University Channel Islands One University Drive, Bell Tower 1548 | Camarillo, CA 93012 (805) 437-3270 | internships@csuci.edu

Danielle Quillan Internship Program Analyst (805) 437-2665

Danielle.Quillan@csuci.edu

Amanda Asquith-Caya Coordinator of Employer Relations (805) 437-8493

Amanda.Asquith-Caya@csuci.edu

Amanda Carpenter, Ed.D. Director of Career Development & Alumni Engagement (805) 437-3565

Amanda.Carpenter@csuci.edu

RESOURCES

The following are provided for your review. These are forms and resources to help you navigate the CSU Channel Islands academic credit internship process. All forms, unless otherwise noted, must be completed entirely and turned in the Procurement & Contract Services department prior to an intern starting their work with your organization.

To obtain a fillable form or for more information, please visit our Internship Hub section under the Career Development & Alumni Engagement website. 1. Dolphin CareerLink Employer Instructions 2. Academic Credit Internship Checklist 3. Student Selected Internship Placement Site Agreement

Additional resources can be found on our Internship Hub web pages. You may request forms and submit additional inquiries to internships@csuci.edu.

TERM DEFINITIONS

Experiential education / learning A systematic approach to applied learning whereby a student engages in professional, productive learning activities. Experiential education refers to learning activities that involve the learner in the process of active engagement with, and critical reflection about, phenomena being studied (i.e. internships. job shadow, co-op, etc.) Source: National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE).

Internship An internship is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths; and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent. Source: National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE)

Job Shadow The opportunity for a student to observe or “shadow” someone at your organization for a set period of time. Giving the student a chance to see someone completing their daily routine on the job which allows the student to experience the company culture, type of work associated with that role, and other areas of interest related to their individual career goals.

Mentor / mentee relationships A mentor is an individual with expertise who can help develop the career of a mentee. A mentor often has two primary functions for the mentee; the career-related function establishes the mentor as a coach who provides advice to enhance the mentee’s professional performance and development, while the psychosocial function establishes the mentor as a role model and support system for the mentee.

Mentee The term mentee refers to the broad range of individuals who may be in the role of “learner” in mentoring relationships, regardless of the age or position of the mentor and mentee.

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Service Learning Service-learning is a way of teaching and learning that links course content to "real-life" experiences that center on a community need or issue. Through reflection activities students are given the opportunity to understand what was learned and experienced, and how the community was benefited.

Service-learning is a direct expression of the CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) mission and a critical component of the curriculum. Service-learning courses equip students with the knowledge and experience necessary to transform them into future leaders and socially conscious citizens.