This directory has been compiled based on responses received from a survey. An area left blank does not necessarily mean that the department or office is unable to accommodate a practicum or internship student, nor is this a comprehensive list of all available opportunities.
Other possible practicum and internship sites may be found at http://www.wright.edu/aboutwsu/dir_offices.html
| Department and Contact Information | Learning Opportunities Available | Qualifications, Requirements and Application Procedures | Academic Quarters Available |
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Asian/Hispanic/Native American Center, http://www.wright.edu/admin/ahna/ Mai Nguyen, Director775-2798 mai.nguyen@wright.edu |
Assisting with cultural programs and internet research on issues pertinent to programs/services offered by center. |
Must be a graduate student, close to graduation, with good computer skills. Apply at least one quarter in advance. Prior interview with director. Visit the AHNA Center website at http://www.wright.edu/admin/ahna/ to learn more and click on Internship Opportunities. |
Fall, Winter, Spring. |
Alumni Relations, Susan Smith,
Executive Director susan.smith@wright.edu |
Assist with Programs and Events, Attend Staff Meetings, Individual Project Completion, Introduction to Professional Organizations, Overview of office/department, Provide Direct Service to Customers, Specific Focus Areas, Shadow Professional Staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. Contact office for details . |
Quarters may vary. |
Athletics Department, 356 Ervin J. Nutter Center http://www.wsuraiders.com/ http://www.wright.edu/athletics/ Bob Grant,
Director, Intercollegiate Athletics
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Contact office for details. | Contact office for details. | Contact office for details. |
Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center, http://www.wright.edu/admin/bolinga Central office: 775-5645 Dana Murray Patterson, Ph.D. Director Bolinga Center 775-5645 Stanford Baddley Associate Director, Bolinga Center Director, Minority Student Support Services stanford.baddley@wright.edu 775-5648 Andrew-Bryee Hudson, |
Assist with Programs and Events, Attend Staff Meetings, Individual Project Completion, Introduction to Professional Organizations, Overview of office/department, Provide Direct Service to Customers, Specific Focus Areas, Shadow Professional Staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. |
Quarters may vary. |
Campus Recreation, Eric Corbitt ,
Director SU & Campus Rec. eric.corbitt@wright.edu |
Assist with Programs and Events, Attend Staff Meetings, Individual Project Completion, Introduction to Professional Organizations, Overview of office/department, Provide Direct Service to Customers, Specific Focus Areas, Shadow Professional Staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. Send letter/email of interest and resume to Eric Corbitt. | Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. |
Career Services, Cheryl Krueger,
Director cheryl.krueger@wright.edu
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Assist with Programs & Events, Attend Staff Meetings, Individual Project Completion, Introduction to Professional Organizations, Overview of office, Provide Direct Service to Customers, Specific Focus Areas, Shadow Professional Staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. Make an appointment with Cheryl Krueger at least six weeks prior to the desired start of the experience. The earlier the initial contact is made, the better Career Services can accommodate the desired experience at the preferred time in the student's academic program. Apply at least one quarter in advance. Review home page prior to appointment; bring a resume and goals for the experience to the appointment. |
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. |
College of Education and Human Services Office of Student Services, Chris Murphy, Director chris.murphy@wright.edu |
Assist with Programs and Events, Attend Staff Meetings, Individual Project Completion, Introduction to Professional Organizations, Overview of office/department, Provide Direct Service to Customers, Specific Focus Areas, Shadow Professional Staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. No details provided |
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. |
Disability Services, http://www.wright.edu/students/dis_services/ Jeffrey Vernooy,
Director jeffrey.vernooy@wright.edu |
Assist with Programs and Events, Attend Staff Meetings, Individual Project Completion, Introduction to Professional Organizations, Overview of office/department, Provide Direct Service to Customers, Specific Focus Areas, Shadow Professional Staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. A desire to work in the field after graduation There is a formal application process for interested students. Students should have an idea of a particular area in (ODS) they would like to pursue and suggestions of projects they could do as part of their experience. |
Fall, Winter, Spring. |
Division of Student Affairs, 350 University Hall http://www.wright.edu/students/stu_affairs/ Simone G. Polk, Assistant Vice President for Student Services 775-2808 simone.polk@wright.edu |
Shadow professional staff, Gain a broad understanding of diversity, multicultural and social justice issues that impact the lives of college students, Gain a broad understanding of the role of parent and student advocacy as it relates to student retention and success, Gain a practical understanding of student development theories, Assist in the planning, coordination and implementation of activities that support initiatives related to the commuter student population, Assist in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of programs and activities related to diversity, multiculturalism and social justice, Assist in the evaluation and response to bias related incidents, Assist in the evaluation and respone to students with specific needs, complex needs and critical needs. |
Have 2nd year status as a SAHE graduate student. Meet with the Assistant Vice President at least one quarter in advance to discuss educational objectives and possible activities/projects. Interest in and familiarity with social justice programming. Possess an understanding of intercultural and intracultural teaching and learning methods. Possess an undertanding of the role of student support services as it relates to student engagement, retention and success. |
Fall, Winter, Spring. |
Financial Aid, http://www.wright.edu/admissions/finaid/ Willie Boyd ,
Director willie.boyd@wright.edu |
Contact the office for details. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. Contact the office for details. |
Contact the office for details. |
Graduate Studies, Jerry Malicki,
Director jerry.malicki@wright.edu |
Assist with Programs and Events, Attend Staff Meetings, Individual Project Completion, Introduction to Professional Organizations, Overview of office/department, Provide Direct Service to Customers, Specific Focus Areas, Shadow Professional Staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. Contact the office for details. |
Quarters may vary |
Judicial Services, http://www.wright.edu/students/judicial Gary Dickstein,
Director gary.dickstein@wright.edu |
Assist with Programs and Events, Attend Staff Meetings, Individual Project Completion, Introduction to Professional Organizations, Overview of office/department, Provide Direct Service to Customers, Specific Focus Areas, Shadow Professional Staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. Contact the office for details. |
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. |
Learning Communities, http://www.wright.edu/uc/lc/new.html Catherine Queener,
Director catherine.queener@wright.edu
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Teaching UVC 101 Course, |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. Must have taught UVC 101 at WSU. Apply in February and March, interview in April for UVC 101 instructor. Have a project in mind. |
Fall, (only if a GA for Spring and Winter Quarters). |
Registrar and Bursar Offices E236 Student Union http://www.wright.edu/admissions/bursar/ http://www.wright.edu/admissions/registration/ Marian J. Hogue, University Registrar marian.hogue@wright.edu |
Contact the office for details. | Contact the office for details. | Contact the office for details. |
Residence Services, http://www.wright.edu/studsvcs/housing/ Joe Berthiaume,
Associate Director
Dan Bertos, Director 775-4172
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Assist with Programs and Events, Attend Staff Meetings, Individual Project Completion, Introduction to Professional Organizations, Overview of office/department, Provide Direct Service to Customers, Specific Focus Areas, Shadow Professional Staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. Set up a meeting. Prefer to meet in person to discuss options and intentions. |
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. |
Student Academic Success Center (Tutoring Services, Math Center, and Writing Center), Dunbar Library 023R Dr. Darrin Sorrells, Assistant Dean 775-5772 darrin.sorrells@wright.edu |
Assists with programs/events, Gain administrative and managerial experience, Assist with budget planning and oversight, Individual project completion, Overview of office/department, Provide direct service to customers, Assist students with tutoring and similar academic initiatives, Shadow professional staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. Submit resume to Assistant Dean and arrange a time for an interview. Must be flexible in nature and possess sound interpersonal communication skills. Must be willing to work in a team-oriented environment. Must have good initiative and be able to work independently at times on projects. |
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. |
Student Activities/Greek Affairs, http://www.wright.edu/students/greeks/ Iris Mirelez,
Assistant Director
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Assist with Programs and Events, Attend Staff Meetings, Individual Project Completion, Introduction to Professional Organizations, Overview of office/department, Provide Direct Service to Customers, Specific Focus Areas, Shadow Professional Staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. Send letter/e-mail of interest and resume to Iris Mirelez. |
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. |
Student Activities/Leadership Development/Student Organizations, http://www.wright.edu/studentactivities/ Rick Danals,
Director rick.danals@wright.edu
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Assist with Programs and Events, Attend Staff Meetings, Individual Project Completion, Introduction to Professional Organizations, Overview of office/department, Provide Direct Service to Customers, Specific Focus Areas, Shadow Professional Staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. Send letter/e-mail of interest and resume to Rick Danals. |
Quarter may vary. |
Student Activities/Campus Programs, http://www.wright.edu/students/studentlife/ Tonya Mathis,
Associate Director tonya.mathis@wright.edu
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Assist with Programs and Events, Attend Staff Meetings, Individual Project Completion, Introduction to Professional Organizations, Overview of office/department, Provide Direct Service to Customers, Specific Focus Areas, Shadow Professional Staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. Send letter/email of interest and resume to Tonya Mathis. Experience with programming and knowledge of Microsoft Office preferred. |
Quarters may vary. |
Student Affairs & Enrollment Services, http://www.wright.edu/students/stu_affairs/ Kathy Morris,
Assistant Vice President kathy.morris@wright.edu |
Assist with Programs and Events, Attend Staff Meetings, Individual Project Completion, Introduction to Professional Organizations, Overview of office/department, Provide Direct Service to Customers, Specific Focus Areas, Shadow Professional Staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. Please contact regarding specifics. |
Quarters may vary. |
Student Support Services, http://www.wright.edu/students/studsupport/ Katie Deedrick, katie.deedrick@wright.edu
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Assist with Programs and Events, Attend Staff Meetings, Individual Project Completion, Introduction to Professional Organizations, Overview of office/department, Provide Direct Service to Customers, Specific Focus Areas, Shadow Professional Staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. Contact office for details. |
Quarters may vary. |
Student Union and Event Services, http://www.wright.edu/studsvcs/union/ Eric Corbitt, Director SU and Campus Rec eric.corbitt@wright.edu |
Assist with Programs and Events, Attend Staff Meetings, Individual Project Completion, Introduction to Professional Organizations, Overview of office/department, Provide Direct Service to Customers, Specific Focus Areas, Shadow Professional Staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. Contact office for details. |
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. |
Undergraduate Admissions, http://www.wright.edu/admissions/undergrad/index.html Cathy Davis, Director cathy.davis@wright.edu |
Assist with Programs and Events, Attend Staff Meetings, Individual Project Completion, Introduction to Professional Organizations, Overview of office/department, Provide Direct Service to Customers, Specific Focus Areas, Shadow Professional Staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. Must be approachable, well read and excited about assisting prospective students. Professional dress. |
Fall, Winter Spring, Summer. |
University Center for International Education, Michelle Streeter-Ferrari, Director, michelle.streeter@wright.edu |
International Student Recruitment, International Student Admissions, International Student and Scholar Services, International Visa and Support, Education Abroad (short-term & long-term), International Curriculum Development, General International Education on University Campus. |
Apply by providing director of UCIE a resume. Director will schedule a f/u interview. UCIE can tailor internship to student's experience and background. |
Fall, Winter Spring, Summer. |
University College, http://www.wright.edu/univ_college/ Jeanne Fraker, jeanne.fraker@wright.edu |
Assist with Programs and Events, Attend Staff Meetings, Individual Project Completion, Introduction to Professional Organizations, Overview of office/department, Provide Direct Service to Customers, Specific Focus Areas, Shadow Professional Staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. |
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. |
University College, http://www.wright.edu/univ_college/ Lillian Johnson , 775-5750 lillian.johnson@wright.edu |
Assist with Programs and Events, Attend Staff Meetings, Individual Project Completion, Introduction to Professional Organizations, Overview of office/department, Provide Direct Service to Customers, Specific Focus Areas, Shadow Professional Staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. Minimum Cum GPA of 3.00 |
Spring, Summer. |
Women's Center http://www.wright.edu/admin/womensetr Amber Vlasnik, 775-4524. Amber.Vlasnik@wright.edu |
Gain an understanding of the issues facing women students, faculty, and staff, Gain a more critical understanding of the intersections between gender, race, class and sexual orientation, Assist in the creation of strategies for improving women’s status and experiences, Work with and for a diverse group or women and men, Assist with the development, implementation, and assessment of programs and events, Shadow professional staff on campus and in the community. |
Meet with the director to discuss learning objectives and potential projects at least one quarter in advance. Review home page prior to appointment; bring resume and goals for the experience to the appointment. Sensitivity to the concerns and experiences of diverse constituencies. Men and Women are encouraged to consider a practicum at the Women’s Center. |
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer. |
WSU Police Department, http://www.wright.edu/admin/safety/ Michael Martinsen,
Chief of Police michael.martinsen@wright.edu |
Assist with Programs and Events, Attend Staff Meetings, Individual Project Completion, Introduction to Professional Organizations, Overview of office/department, Provide Direct Service to Customers, Specific Focus Areas, Shadow Professional Staff. |
Apply at least one quarter in advance. Understanding and appreciation for law enforcement. |
Winter, Spring.
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