Fill out a brief written evaluation of the intern's performance and discuss with the intern before departure. Contact the Internship Program Coordinator at 893-4411 should a problem arise so that it may be resolved beneficially. Abide by the nondiscrimination policy of the University of California in accordance with applicable Federal and State law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. Abide by the University of California's policy against sexual harassment that follows Federal and State Laws. In short, every effort will be made to insure a professional work environment that fosters mutual respect between interns, co-workers and supervisors.
Students call and arrange for interviews with selected employers.
Academic credit is optional and left up to the student and department. As a general rule, intern sponsors are not subject to the U.S. Department of Labor's minimum wage laws if their internship description meets the guidelines mentioned in the agreement. There must be supervision, training and feedback. Many UCSB students also work part-time jobs to offset college expenses. Technically, interns need to report stipend earnings as taxable income.