Dozens of organizations contact the Communication Department each year seeking interns, and many have on-going internship opportunities that accept students year after year.

• Copies of recent requests are posted on a bulletin board near the secretary's desk in Landrum 134.

• You can also meet with Dr. Gaut Ragsdale (LA 134), who coordinates communication internships, to learn about local organizations that have previously used or are currently requesting NKU communication interns.

• And remember, you don't have to go to a previous internship site, you can initiate your own internship somewhere that has never had one before.

Securing an internship is similar to finding and holding a job. The search and selection process is very similar, and so is the ultimate responsibility. It rests with the student who wants to do an internship. The faculty coordinator will help identify suitable organizations and try to provide the names of contact people at those organizations, but prospective interns have to take the initiative and prepare their resumes, apply for internships, make appointments for selection interviews, and ultimately be accepted as interns by a host organization. They are also responsible for having their host site and planned internships duties approved by the faculty internship coordinator.

For more information, contact:
Dr. Gaut Ragsdale
Communication Department chair & internship coordinator
134 Landrum Center
(859) 572-6136
ragsdale@nku.edu

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