The school operates an Economic Development Center, a Business Computing Services Center, and a Learning Resource Center. For fiscal 1999, the School of Business' budget includes 21.3 FTE faculty and 8.3 FTE non-faculty positions. Exhibit 3-14 summarizes the business partnerships. The internships provide hands-on experiences in a student's field of study and assist students in focusing on their future career directions. The assistant dean for Student Services provides guidance and assists students who are interested in internship experiences in finding placements in the business community.
Some students independently seek work experiences in their field of study.
Interviews with administrators from the School of Business indicate that students who participate in internship programs are more likely to maintain high levels of interest in their field of study. Although the School of Business acknowledges the benefits of applied work experiences, it has not developed a comprehensive program that links experiences gained from internship placements to the core curriculum content. Increase student opportunities to participate in internship programs by including field work requirements as part of each degree program. The dean of the School of Business, in conjunction with faculty and members of the business community, identifies opportunities for expanding internship programs for business students. March 1999 2.