Internship Policy, Evaluation of Student’s Internship and Feedback
GCET’s conviction is internships provide an integrative and experiential learning opportunity
for students. Internship also serves as a professional exploration in which the student has
opportunity to explore in an industry prior to making a career decision. The intent is to
provide the student an opportunity to observe and participate in an applied experience that is
mutually beneficial to both the student and the participating business entity. Accordingly, the
institution has made it mandatory for every student should undergo internship during the
summer recess after the second year second semester and before the commencement of third
year first semester and allocated two credits for a minimum duration of four weeks of
internship. This policy document brings consistency across departments by establishing
general guidelines and baseline standards for the approval, registration, and supervision of
internships along with relevant tasks, duties, responsibilities, learning objectives, and work
hours required to earn academic credits.
In most instances, internships shall need to be carried out in work settings outside the
campus, and in all cases, they shall relate to the academic major or career objectives of the
student. All internships must conform to the following general requirements:
Internships shall be centered around practical experience. Background reading and
ongoing writing projects provide theory for and reflection on the experience. Since
internships are designed to meet genuine needs in both public and private sectors as well
as society, accordingly the internship project must be carried out.
An internship should be a new experience based on a definite educational goal. Therefore,
a student should not obtain internship credit for trivial task.
Students should register for their internship course during the fourth semester of their UG
engineering program. Credits cannot be awarded for work already completed earlier. The
completed internship form is required before registration can be processed.
All internships will conform to the following guidelines:
Student standing - Students must have completed their second year second semester or
about to complete the same.
Contact hours required - The internship experience involves 120 hours of field experience
for the two credits being earned over a minimum of four-week duration.
Reading assignments - It should have a specific reading assignment that provides
theoretical background for the experience.
Meetings - A minimum of four meetings between the intern’s supervisor at the institution,
the intern once at the beginning second at the conclusion of the internship, the third
before the submission of the internship report and the fourth before the or during the
presentation of the internship, during which the supervisor at the industry shall participate
in two meetings once in the initial stage and another at the final stage of the internship.
Writing assignments - The first assignment should record the learning process (journal,
log, observation, report, etc.) and the second is the report (10-12 pages) that helps the
student to reflect on the total internship experience and what was learned.
Grade - The grade is to be based on a written evaluative report from the industry
Supervisor, faculty observations and/or meetings with the student, the quality of the
written work submitted by the student and the presentation of the same.
Roles and Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the intern, supervisor at the institution, at the industry and the industry
are given below:
The student (Intern)
Undergoes an appropriate internship experience through a mutually beneficial program
that utilizes his or her academic and work-related skills by working closely with the
industry supervisor and internship supervisor at the institution
With the assistance of the industry supervisor and internship supervisor at the institution,
documents a description of appropriate goals and the activities designed to accomplish
these goals
Carries out the tasks assigned in a professional manner and act ethically and responsibly
in accordance with the standard set forth by the industry, recognizing the organizational
factors, environmental characteristics, and managerial techniques unique to the firm
Participates in the required meetings with the supervisor at the institution and at the
industry.
Minimum of two meetings between the intern and the internship supervisor at the
institution should take place during the initial stage and final stage of internship, in
addition two more meetings during the preparation of the internship report and the
presentation of the internship.
Industry offering Internship
Shall make the intern aware of any potential risks inherent, if any, in working at the
industry
Shall make the intern aware of the professional and ethical standards regarding the
internship position and the intern’s conduct, especially at the industry
Assign a supervisor to coordinate the internship experience which the intern shall cherish
The Industry Supervisor
Works with the intern to develop a mutually beneficial program that utilizes the intern’s
academic and work-related skills
Works with the intern and the intern’s institution supervisor to document a description of
appropriate goals and the activities designed to accomplish these goals
Trains and supervises the intern’s assigned activities, guides the intern in the completion
of these activities, and assists in the overall learning process
Evaluates the intern’s performance from time to time and reports the same to the intern’s
institution supervisor
Participates in the required meetings with the intern’s institution supervisor
Minimum of two meetings during the initial and final stages of internship.
The internship supervisor at the institution
Acts as a coordinator in the selection process of the firm and intern
Interacts with the industry supervisor, develops and maintains a mutually beneficial
program that addresses the needs of the industry and the intern, utilizes the intern’s
academic and work-related skills
Works with the intern and the industry supervisor to document a description of
appropriate goals and the activities designed to accomplish these goals
Recognizes and protects the confidential nature of the relationship between the industry,
the intern, and the institution
Supervises completion of all internship requirements
Participates in the required meetings with the intern’s industry supervisor and the intern.
Minimum of two meetings during the initial and final stages of internship.
Grades the intern's effort through a well-defined rubric prepared by the institution
Supervisor Evaluation of Intern underwent Internship
Student Name: _______________________________________ Date: __________________
Name of Work Supervisor: _____________________________ Title: __________________
Organization: _______________________________________________________________
Internship Address: ___________________________________________________________
Dates of Internship: From _____________________________ to ______________________
Please evaluate intern by indicating the frequency with which you observed the following
behavior:
Needs
Parameters Satisfactory Good Excellent
Improvement
Behavior
Performs in a dependable manner
Cooperates with co-workers and
supervisors
Shows interest in work
Learns quickly
Shows initiative
Produces high quality work
Accepts responsibility
Accepts criticism
Demonstrates organizational skills
Uses technical knowledge and
expertise
Shows good judgment
Demonstrates creativity/ originality
Analyzes problems effectively
Is self-reliant
Communicates well
Writes effectively
Has a professional attitude
Gives a professional appearance
Is punctual
Uses time effectively
Overall performance of student intern (circle/tick one):
(Needs improvement / Satisfactory / Good / Excellent)
Additional comments, if any:
Signature of Industry supervisor _______________________
Name and Signature of HR Manager _______________________________________
Student Feedback of Internship
(To be filled by Students after Internship completion)
Students Name: _________________________________________________ Industry Supervisor: __________________________________
Title: _________________________, Supervisor’s Email:______________________ Internship is: _______________Paid /Unpaid (Tick one)
Organization: and Address ________________________________________________________________________ ___________________
Faculty Coordinator: _________________________ Department: _____________, Dates of Internship: From ____________To ___________
Give a brief description of your internship work (title and tasks for which you were responsible): Please attach a separate sheet
Was your internship experience related to your major area of study? Please tick one
Yes, to a large degree ; Yes, to a slight degree; No, not related at all
Indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree with the following statements.
Strongly No Strongly
This experience has: Agree Disagree
Agree opinion Disagree
Given me the opportunity to explore a career field
Allowed me to apply classroom theory to practice
Helped me develop my decision-making and problem-solving skills
Expanded my knowledge about the work-world prior to permanent employment
Helped me develop my written and oral communication skills
Provided a chance to use leadership skills (influence others, develop ideas with others,
stimulate decision-making and action)
Expanded my sensitivity to the ethical implications of the work involved
Made it possible for me to be more confident in new situations
Given me a chance to improve my interpersonal skills
Helped me learn to handle responsibility and use my time wisely
Helped me discover new aspects of myself that I didn’t know existed before
Helped me develop new interests and abilities
Helped me clarify my career goals
Provided me with contacts which may lead to future employment
Allowed me to acquire information and/or use equipment not available at my institute
In the Institute internship program, faculty members are expected to be mentors for students. Do you feel that your faculty coordinator served
such a function? Why or why not?
How well were you able to accomplish the initial goals, tasks and new skills that were set down in your learning contract? In what ways were
you able to take a new direction or expand your contract? Why were some goals not accomplished adequately?
Signature of the student:
