UT School of Information - Checklist

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CAPSTONE » PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PROJECT » CHECKLIST

Capstone Coordinator:			Carla Criner
Faculty Advisor:			Faculty member you have chosen as your advisor
Project Location:			Facility or other location where project takes place
Field Supervisor:			Person responsible at your project location

Getting Started

	Check Qualifications
	Make sure you are qualified to participate in the program by checking the official catalog or asking the Graduate Advisor.
	Read Guidelines
	Read the PEP Guidelines and FAQ
	Choose or Propose a Project
	To search for projects and browse opportunities, please consult the iSchool Career Services Manager. If you would like to discuss project ideas, consider contacting Carla Criner to schedule and appointment.
	Choose Advisor
	Choose your faculty advisor from the School of Information faculty.
	Obtain Approval
	Discuss your choice of project and field supervisor with your faculty supervisor.

Proposal

Submit all of the following documents to Carol Carreon, the Graduate Coordinator:

	Proposal
	When approval of your assignment area and Field Supervisor has been obtained, develop a Professional Experience and Project Agreement Proposal (form: word)
	Letter of Agreement
	As a part of that proposal, prepare a Letter of Agreement for the signature of your Field Supervisor. The Letter of Agreement should be a modified form of the proposal language and should establish the details of objectives, hours, schedule, and methods and means of evaluation, plus whatever other language may be required by the Capstone field site. (example: word)

During Project

	Field Trips
	If possible, faculty supervisors may make a site visit during your project experience.

Conclusion

	Poster Session
	Prepare a final poster session.
	Evaluation of Student
	The completed Student Practicum Evaluation form (word) needs to be signed by you and your field supervisor and given to your faculty advisor first. After all signatures are obtained, the original goes to the Capstone coordinator.
	Evaluation by Student
	Complete a evaluation of our program (word).

Last Modified: March 20, 2012 16:36:13.

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