213+Barilovits

MSIT academic internship || Karlyn Barilovits, Kaplan University, Mars Hill, North Carolina, United States, kbarilovits@kaplan.edu Desiree DePriest, Kaplan University, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, ddepriest@kaplan.edu Mariana Craft, Kaplan University, Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States, marianacraft@student.kaplan.edu || Two academic measurements of program success used in university settings have been the scholarship of the faculty and the scholar of the students. Faculty scholarship is defined as published research, participation in workshops, facilitating conferences and representation in media archival (newsprint, radio or television) opportunities. Scholarship is any peer-reviewed activity or effort in which faculty participate that furthers the body of knowledge in a given industry. Student scholars are those who maintain at least a 3.5 average, show strong critical thinking skills, and have the ability to synthesize information gathered from various sources and course leadership. Faculty who contribute to the body of knowledge in the departmental discipline attract students to the program, keep course presentations current and motivate students to excellence. Exceptional students serve a positive role in attracting new students to the program and are peer mentors to existing students. Exceptional students contribute depth and breadth to the course content. They validate the curriculum by reflecting the course outcomes, strong research and referencing abilities, and more. They become exceptional alumni and employees in the industry. The IS&T department is tasked with utilizing these exceptional students and providing them with rewards. By further securing student confidence in the program, we set goals the entire population can aspire towards. There is a value added benefit in blending faculty and students in special projects otherwise not available in the larger classroom setting. It can be seen as an apprenticeship or rite of passage into the IS&T industry and/or further graduate research. This proposal discusses the development of Master of Science in Information Technology Academic Internships for exceptional students who meet specific criteria in the School of Information Systems and Technology at Kaplan University. || General session Forum All ||
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