The author's model proposes five behavioral and interrelated dimensions of intern involvement in the field agency: meetings, observations, conferences, consultations and program evaluations. The article also discusses problems associated with internships, including planning and funding responsibilities as well as the need for defining the…

The purpose of the present survey was to provide overall as well as facility-specific information about the nature of the training programs at APA approved internship agencies based on the experiences of the interns at these agencies. (Authors)

When the college professor serves an internship in a local school, he relearns what a 9th grader is really like--and he can better teach university students how to teach at the secondary level." (Editor)

This is a report on the development of Eastern College Personnel Officers' pilot program to place" placement directors with employers to encourage a continuing dialogue between the campus and employment communities. (Author)

Three Michigan community-junior colleges have joined with Michigan State University to form a consortium sponsored by the Kellogg Community Services Leadership Program. This program not only emphasizes graduate student internship experiences in the area of school-community relationships, but also focuses on service programd development in the…

Oregon gains in the race between program expansion and leadership development. (Editor)

Although the house staff is responsible for an important part of medical students' training, the house staff generally has little preparation for teaching. (IR)

Analyzes predoctoral internship training programs in psychology for staff size; number of interns; funding patterns; training activities; theoretical orientation; applicant acceptance patterns; and agency setting. Examines relationship between program characteristics and approval of a program by the American Psychological Association. (Author/MJL)

It is crucial that internship allow the intern to experience all the factors that impinge on the psychologist while in school practice. Clear structure and careful planning ensure that the experience will be effective. University and field settings must work cooperatively to ensure that each intern receives a balanced experience. (Author/BW)

Considers the importance of internship programs for journalism students, particularly minority students, because it is often their first chance to work on a newspaper. (AEA)