Interns meet with their faculty sponsors periodically during their field experiences to discuss and evaluate their progress. The intern is responsible for securing a faculty sponsor who is a full-time faculty member and has expertise relevant to the internship. Faculty approval is required for participation in all SUIP internships. An organization supervisor guides and monitors interns at the internship site. The supervisor introduces the intern to the organization, explains operating procedures, discusses projects and assignments, answers questions, and provides feedback about progress.
People serving as organization supervisors are an invaluable source of information and help.
At the end of the internship period, the supervisor evaluated the intern's work. This becomes part of the final evaluation of student achievement during the field experience . The Syracuse University Internship Program is staffed primarily by students, under the supervision of a full-time program coordinator. The staff provides a valuable support system, serving as liaison for interns with faculty members and participating organizations. The staff assists with application procedures and orientation for new interns, helps resolve any problems and, with the program coordinator, monitors intern progress periodically during the semester.