Department of Communication Internship Program

University of Maryland
LEARNING AGREEMENT for COMM386
Students name: Bethlehem Horn
Address: University of Maryland, 3103 A Howard Hall, College Park, MD 20742
Phone number: 202-705-6098
e-mail: bethlehemhorn@yahoo.com
Worksite supervisor's name and title: Setor Attipoe, Owner
Organization name: Born In Brooklyn Skin Care/Lamb To A Lion Productions
Address: N/A
Phone number: 2672582472
e-mail: lambtoalion@yahoo.com
Fax: N/A
Academic Instructor's name and title: Julie S. Gowin, Outreach Coordinator
Address: Department of Communication, R2130 Skinner Bldg., College Park, MD 20742
Phone number: (301) 405-7323
e-mail: gowin@umd.edu
Fax: (301) 314-9471
Descriptive Title of Internship Position:
Job description including general duties to be undertaken as part of the internship:

The students work should meet this description, the student should receive adequate
supervision, the student should have a safe place to work, and the student should have
the opportunity to fulfill learning requirements.
The student should provide diligent performance of work, safeguard the interests of the
organization, and share information that may impact the students ability to do the job
including the level of internship course for which the student has registered.

ConductongoingInternetResearchtoidentifypotentialwholesalecustomers,
salesevents,promotionaleventsandhighprofilebeautymagazines.
CreatingPressReleasesandgeneralmediacorrespondence.Servingasthefirst
pointofcontactformediaoutletsinordertoanswerquestions,schedule
interviewsandmaintainrelationships.
AssistinmaintainingdatabasesinMicrosoftExcel.
Assistinimplementingasocialmediacampaigntomaintainastronginternet
presenceforbothbrands,communicatewithcustomersanddistributesales
specials/newproductinformation.
Assistinfindingnewinterns,schedulinginterninterviewsandtrainingincoming
interns.

Description of compensation including amount, how and when paid and treatment of taxes, as
well as, facilities, and supervision to be provided by the worksite organization to the student:

This is a non-paid internship being done for credit only

This is a virtual internship so I, the intern, do not need to be at a specific facility.
The supervisor and I are in contact each work day via email, text and Skype.

Units of credit to be earned: 3-6 (require a minimum of 45 hours of work per credit)

3 credits

Time frame of internship:

Start date: Feb. 3
End date: May 22
Weekly schedule: Mondays/Wednesdays 10 am 4 pm, Fridays 10 am 2 pm
Grading
Intern: The student should follow the syllabus provided by the instructor.
Supervisor: The supervisor should write an evaluation of the student and send it to the
instructor by semesters end. It should be signed and on company letterhead. This letter should
verify the number hours the student has worked and give a descriptive evaluation of the quality
of work provided by the student during the internship. A copy of the evaluation should be
provided to the student. Please note that students will be allowed to view the evaluation.
Instructors access to evaluate the student
Early in the internship the student should coordinate and the organization should welcome an
onsite visit at the worksite for the instructor. The onsite visit should include a tour of the facility
and the students workspace, and an opportunity to meet and talk briefly with the supervisor.
Student Interns Goals and Objectives (including project plan)
Goal: To gain knowledge in general media correspondence
Objective: Maintain database of all contacts
Objective: Create and maintain new relationships with high profile beauty magazines
Goal: To assist in the growth of the business
Objective: Increase the number of stores throughout the North East that carry our products.
Objective: Write promotional content
Project plan: I would like to assistinimplementingasocialmediacampaigntomaintainastrong
internetpresenceforBorninBrooklynSkinCare.Usingmywrittencommunicationskills,I
wouldliketoincreaseinteractivitybetweenthetwobusinessesandfollowersonTwitter.In
addition,Iplanoncommunicatingwithcustomersanddistributingsalesspecials/newproduct
information.Myultimategoalistoincreaseinteractivityandassistinthegrowthofpublic
awarenessofthebusinesses.
New project plan: planassistinginbusinesstobusinesscommunicationandgrowthofBornIn
BrooklynSkinCare.
Weather emergency plan and absenteeism policy
Because this is a virtual internship, there is no weather emergency plan. However, I have a
secured back up location (library) to work if my internet is not available. If I call out sick for two

or more days, you must scan and email a doctors note or proof of your doctors visit to
lambtoalion@yahoo.com within three work days after you return to work. To request a day off
email your request at least 48 hours in advance along with a make- up schedule for the missed
hours. Please wait for my confirmation.
Rights of the worksite in supervising the student
The supervisor has the right to direct the students work, hours, discipline, and termination.
Process of termination
Student and supervisor should share concerns with the instructor before taking action to
terminate the internship. The student should have permission of the instructor before
terminating participation in the internship. The instructor may remove the intern from the
placement.
The undersigned agree to the conditions, including any attachments, which shall be initialed, set
forth in this document for this internship.
Student

Bethlehem Horn

Date

Supervisor

Setor Attipoe

Date

Instructor

Date

5/19/15
5/19/15