Be certain that the intern's learning objectives are not the same as the intern's work responsibilities. The objectives should cover what will be learned as a result of the job responsibilities. To do the best job possible, your intern will need frequent positive and constructive feedback from you. The Transcript Notation internship is structured to provide feedback at mid-term through the site visit and at the conclusion through evaluation forms. You are encouraged, however, to provide feedback on a more frequent basis than these two events.
Some supervisors find that weekly or bi-weekly meetings with interns work well.
You might consider setting a standing appointment time with your intern to discuss progress, issues, and questions on a regular basis. This arrangement is often beneficial for students, as it provides a private, structured environment for discussion and feedback. The Internship Coordinator will schedule a site visit at the mid-semester mark. The purpose of the site visit is to facilitate a meeting with you, your intern, and the Internship Coordinator to review your intern's progress, discuss plans for the remainder of the internship, and address any problems that have arisen. During the visit, the Internship Coordinator will ask your intern to report on his job duties and responsibilities.