NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
1525 W. California
Gainesville, Texas 76240
EQUINE SCIENCE
GUIDELINES FOR INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Objectives of the Program
- Provide the student an opportunity to participate in actual “on-the job” educational experiences consistent with their educational objectives.
- Provide student the opportunity to apply the skills and the techniques acquired at North Central Texas College to actual work in the equine industry.
- Provide the student an opportunity to observe accepted techniques and work under a successful equine business in their chosen area of interest within the equine industry.
- Provide student the opportunity to meet and become associated with potential employers in their specific areas of interest within the equine industry.
- To allow a successful equine business to evaluate the employment potential of the student.
- To allow a student to evaluate a particular career objective within the equine industry.
Requirements and Regulations of the Program
- The student must have approval of an Equine Program Instructor prior to enrolling in AGEQ 2386 Internship-Equine Science.
- The Equine Science Program at North Central Texas College will select the equine businesses with the advice from the Advisory Committee. Students may also submit businesses for consideration. The businesses selected will be prominent equine related business operations that agree to give students a total educational experience.
- “Full Time” Internships require a minimal of four days/week with a minimal of 40 hrs/week, for a total of two months (eight, “Weekly Report and Work Record” forms). “Part Time” Internships require a minimal of three days/week with a minimal of 21 hrs/week, for a total of four months (fifteen, “Weekly Report and Work Record” forms). Actual time requirements beyond these minimal hours are the student’s responsibility in agreement with the internship business selected.
- The completed Memorandum of Agreement must be evaluated and signed by the student, business supervisor, and an Equine Program Instructor, prior to the starting date of the semester in which the internship course is taken.
- The student is expected to meet with an Equine Program Instructor to discuss their experience upon completion of their internship program. Minimal internship time requirements must be completed the week prior to final grade posting and all required reports and evaluation forms must be turned in before the last day of finals for semester student is enrolled in the course. A grade will be assigned based upon paperwork completed and turned in. No “incompletes” (I) will be assigned as a grade.
How to Proceed
- Pick up the Guidelines for Internship Program packet from an Equine Program Instructor. Review all forms and submit Student Application form with your resume’. If you are eligible for AGEQ 2386, you may further proceed.
- Equine Program Instructor will work with you to find an appropriate supervisor, according to your educational objectives and personality. Student is required to meet with the selected business supervisor and work out an internship program that is satisfactory to both of you. Internship program specifics must be stated in writing on enclosed forms and signed by all parties, in hopes that there will be no misunderstanding as to what each person expects during the internship.
- Submit all completed and signed forms, including the Memorandum of Agreement, Internship Liability Release Form, to the Equine Program Instructor before beginning internship program.
- The student is responsible for arranging transportation to and from the place of their internship, coverage for health and accident insurance, workmen’s compensation and liability insurance.
Evaluation
- An Equine Program Instructor has the primary responsibility in completing the evaluation of a student’s internship program.
- Equine Instructor will expect a weekly written report from the student worth up to 25 points per report. Additionally, the student is to keep a daily work journal detailing hours worked and duties performed and submit a final term paper covering the total educational experience while on their internship.
- Equine Instructor will make assignment of the final grade from the student’s file including the weekly reports, journal, final report, and evaluation forms.
- Final grade will be allocated on a percentage scale as follows:
Weekly written report 40% A 90 – 100%
Journal 20% B 80 – 89%
Final term paper 10% C 70 – 79%
Supervisor evaluation 20% D 60 – 69%
NCTC Instructor evaluation 10% F < - 60%
Total 100%
Involvement of the Internship Business Supervisor:
Most internship supervisors desire to be involved in the internship program because of their deep interest in young men and women who are pursuing their education and future employment in the equine industry. These programs are looked upon as educational experiences and not simply sources of “cheap labor.” Many things that cannot be taught in a college classroom or laboratory are important educational experiences. The supervisor becomes a teacher primarily by involving the student in meaningful work experiences; explaining both how something is done and why that particular method is used and what can be gained by using that method. Hopefully, the student will contribute enough effort to the operation to warrant the time spent by the supervisor. Any monetary payment of the student during their internship should be mutually agreed upon prior to beginning the internship and should reflect their value to the supervisor and the business. This monetary agreement is the sole responsibility of the student based upon their agreement with the Internship Business involved.
North Central Texas College and Equine Instructor involvement:
- It will be the responsibility of the college to determine if the student will be eligible to enroll in the internship (AGEQ 2386).
- Equine Instructor may visit a student during their internship program. Instructor will use their own discretion on the number of visits, as they deem necessary or appropriate to assigning a grade.
- Student reports and evaluation forms will be used to assess the student’s individual educational experience, and are essential in evaluating the training center for future use.
- The student reports and evaluation forms will also be used to assign a letter grade for this course.
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
1525 W. California
Gainesville, Texas 76240
EQUINE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Student Application Form
Return to _____________________________________________________________________________
Equine Science Program Instructor
Name __________________________________________________ Date ___________________
College Address ________________________________________ Phone (_____)_________________
Home Address __________________________________________________________________________
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Major __________________________________ Semesters Completed ________________
Overall GPA ______________ EQUINE SCIENCE GPA ___________
Advisor’s Approval ________________________________ Date __________________
Internship Business Supervisor:
Name ____________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
Phone (______) ______________________________
In the space below, state your specific learning objectives for your internship program and why you want to do your internship with the selected business.
Date to be involved in internship program:
From _______________, 20_____ to ______________, 20_____
Attach a copy of your Resume
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
1525 W. California
Gainesville, Texas 76240
EQUINE SCIENCE INTERNSHIP
Memorandum of Agreement
Course Number: AGEQ2386 Date: from __________, 20_____ to __________, 20 _____
Course Title: Internship - Equine Science
Name of Student________________________________________________________________________
Internship Business______________________________________________________________________
Business Address________________________________________________________________________
Internship Supervisor____________________________________Title_____________________________
Phone: (_______) _______________________
Student’s position________________________________________________________________________
Student’s internship objective______________________________________________________________
Internship starting date____________________________________________________________________
The normal hours of internship are:
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EQUINE SCIENCE INTERNSHIP
Memorandum of Agreement
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EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM:
Student is expected to keep a daily, written journal of experiences gained, value of these experiences, and importance in their internship program.
Each week the student will send a report of the previous week’s activities to the Equine Program Instructor. Weekly Report and Work Record Form is attached and student will make copies as needed. This report should contain what the student has done and its educational value. Information in this form is considered CONFIDENTIAL and is an avenue to communicate any ongoing problems or concerns.
A final report, summarizing the total internship program experience will be submitted by the student to the Equine Program Instructor at completion of the internship.
EVALUATION:
Grading will be on the standard 4.0 system, and will be the responsibility of the Equine Program Instructor.
APPROVED:
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Student Date
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Internship Business Supervisor Date
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Equine Science Program Instructor Date
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE EQUINE SCIENCE PROGRAM
Internship Liability Release Form
It is herby understood and agreed that while enrolled in the Equine Science Program at North Central Texas College, the student shall be under the direct supervision of his/her supervisor. Consequently, North Central Texas College and its faculty cannot, and does not, assume any liability relative to individual interns.
Students are urged to inquire about the employee benefits from their supervisor. If adequate benefits are not available, you should make arrangements to provide those benefits to yourself.
Therefore, by signing this agreement, you agree to release North Central Texas College, its personnel, and the supervisor from any and all liability resulting from any loss, injury or financial responsibilities, which in any way may arise in connection with this internship.
Student Signature Date
Signature of Parent or legal Guardian (Required if student is under Legal Age)
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE EQUINE SCIENCE PROGRAM
1525 W. California Street
Gainesville, Texas 76240
Weekly Report and Work Record
Student’s Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Phone
Internship Business Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Phone
Week of __________________, 20___
Brief Outline of Week’s Activities, especially any new duties:
Summary of New Knowledge and Experiences:
Problems or Concerns:
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I herby certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this time schedule is complete and accurate.
Student Signature Employer Signature