Abstract
This article addresses the challenge of supervising communication internships when faculty cannot perform on site visits. Drawing on programmatic experience, it outlines a flexible model that integrates computer generated correspondence, structured midterm and final reports, and standardized evaluation forms to maintain accountability across geographic distance. The model begins with triadic goal setting among department, student, and workplace supervisor, proceeds through staged letter campaigns that reinforce expectations and provide legal documentation, and culminates in systematic assessment of performance, motivation, and competency. The discussion details intrinsic and extrinsic goals, advises on balancing student responsibility with agency benefit, and recommends database tracking to personalize feedback and monitor learning outcomes. By linking experiential learning theory, organizational communication, and academic program design, this article offers practical guidance for sustaining educational quality and professional socialization in remote internship supervision.
Recommended Citation
Fitch-Hauser, Margaret and Padgett, Steven B.
(1991)
"Long Distance Supervision of Internships,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 75, Article 13.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol75/iss1/13
