In any internship, a tripartite relationship exists among the student, the employer, and the College. Each must know and respect the minimal needs of the other because the common ground must be a basic understanding of what is expected from one another. At the site interns have the right to be treated the same as any other co-workers. Interns have a right to know as much as possible about the organization's structure, policies pertaining to the placement, and all activities pertaining to the program. Interns have a right to a faculty sponsor's time and counsel once that designated person has agreed to sponsor internships.
Interns have the right to be adequately supervised by both a site supervisor and a faculty sponsor.
Interns have the right to remove themselves without penalty from any internship in which the promises and commitments made in the beginning are not being met. Sexual Harassment Policy Lynchburg College affirms its commitment to a fair, humane, and respectful environment for students. In order to help maintain the integrity of the educational process and human dignity, Lynchburg College has established a sexual harassment policy and procedures for dealing with complaints of sexual harassment. It is the policy of Lynchburg College to provide students with an environment for learning and working which is free of sexual harassment. The college is committed to ensuring to the best of its ability that the student interns are able to experience this type of internship.