Career Services & Experiential Learning Center

Pine Manor College Ph: (617) 731-7154

400 Heath Street Fax: (617) 731-7166

Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 E:

Site Supervisor Evaluation of Student Intern

Dear Internship Supervisor,

Your evaluation of a student’s internship performance is important to both faculty and student. We ask you to assess the abilities and accomplishments of the student who has interned with you. As well, we seek your input on the academic and professional preparations that are the goals of PMC and how well our programs achieve their goals as represented by this student. Thank you for your continued partnership with the PMC Internship Program.

Sincerely,

Linda Walden, Director

Student’s name
Site Supervisor’s Name
Sponsoring Organization
Address
Telephone / Email
Faculty Sponsor

PART I: RATE THE STUDENT ON THE FOLLOWNG ABILITIES.

ABILITY TO: / Excellent / Above Average / Average / Below Average / Poor / Not Observed
  1. think critically and analytically

  1. work effectively in a team

  1. work independently

  1. work under pressure

  1. follow instructions

  1. meet deadlines

  1. work in a multi-cultural environment

  1. accept constructive criticism

  1. take initiative

  1. communicate verbally

  1. communicate in writing

PART II:RATE THE STUDENT ON THE FOLLOWING WORK HABITS.

Excellent / Above Average / Average / Below Average / Poor / Not Observed
  1. attendance

  1. punctuality

  1. attitude

  1. responsibility

PART III: RATE THE STUDENT’S OVERALL PERFORMANCE.

Excellent / Above Average / Average / Below Average / Poor
Describe the intern’s principal strengths, providing examples if possible.
describe the intern’s principal areas of weakness and how these could be improved.
how does this intern compare with other interns you have supervised?
Better than / Equal to / Less Satisfactory than / Not applicable
Please Explain
please comment on the student’s potential for success in this profession.
If you had an entry-level job opening, would you consider this student as a candidate / Yes / No
please explain.

Biology Program Goals Assessment

Goal / Skill Level
Beginning / Developing / Competent / Accomplished / Not
applicable
Mastery of course content (substantive knowledge relevant to the site) / Shows inaccurate basic knowledge of concepts and specific information / Demonstrates correct knowledge of principles but lacks specifics / Shows accurate knowledge and the ability to recognize it in context / Demonstrates precise knowledge and abilities to recognize and problem-solve
Ability to write using the scientific language of the internship / Appears unfamiliar with scientific writing / Is unfamiliar with the general language of science, but learns to read, understand and write / Can read and write adequately in the general language / Excellent reading and interpretation of the language; excellent scientific writing skills
Knowledge of methodology as practiced and used in internship / Uninformed about the methodology/ science at the site / Knowledge of the methods and techniques of science, but little experience in actual use / Knowledge and some use of methodology / science / Knowledge of science and experienced in the use of the methodology
Ability to access and understand the literature used at the site / Uninformed about the literature / Knowledge of general access tools, but little ability to do so / Knowledge of access tools, and some ability to use / Immediate knowledge of the tools and ability to access
Ability to think and reason quantitatively / Shows difficulty with quantitative issues / Shows some knowledge but shows minimal quantitative ability / Shows knowledge and adequate ability / Demonstrates excellent quantitative reasoning

Are these learning objectives appropriate for your site or professional area?

What other skills and knowledge do you seek in interns or new employees?

Signatures:

Supervisor / Date
Intern / Date
faculty Sponsor / Date

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