Encouraging graduating students to complete our short survey will help Radford University share our students' success stories and meet the needs of future Highlanders. The information from this survey is used for college rankings, recruiting new Highlanders, submitted as part of accreditation reports and shared with SCHEV (State Council of Higher Education for Virginia) and NACE (National Association for Colleges and Employers). Additionally, completion of the survey will help identify students who need further support.
Students can explore career possibilities and prepare for the job search by attending a variety of workshops from the Center for Career and Talent Development. Workshops occur at least twice per week during the spring and fall semesters.
NACE Definition:
“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."
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)
If these criteria are followed, it is the opinion of NACE that the experience can be considered a legitimate internship.
Academic internships may benefit the student by:
Faculty members that are supervising academic internships may also benefit by:
Below are a few questions that should be considered when developing an internship course.
Intern Responsibilities:
Faculty Coordinator Responsibilities:
Site Supervisor Responsibilities: