Learning Into Action FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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Question |
Answer |
| 1. Who will grade me at the end of the quarter? | Your Faculty Sponsor listed on your Applied Learning Contract. |
| 2. What is the role of the Faculty Sponsor? | To help you determine your Learning Objectives, to read your journals and grade your final paper or project. |
| 3. What is the role of the Site Supervisor? | To supervise your internship at the place you are doing it. Approves your Learning objectives and signs your time sheet verifying hours, fills out a Site Supervisor Evaluation. |
| 4. Can I start my LIA project before I register? | Yes, if it is within a few weeks of the registration date and your project has been approved |
| 5. Can I use my High School Senior project for my LIA project?. | Some senior projects may Qualify for LIA. Please talk with the LIA Coordinator. |
| 6. How long do I have to register for the class? | LIA is continuous enrollement, but you should get started by third week of quarter |
| 7. Can I add a credit after I register? | Yes, but you must make arrangements with your Faculty Sponsor or LIA Coordinator. |
| 8. How do I register for LIA? | Complete LIA Orientation, get a faculty sponsor, site supervisor, write the learning objectives and have them approved by sponsor and supervisor. Bring to LIA Coordinator for entry code and line number. |
| 9. Can I use a current job or activity as an LIA project? | Yes, as long as you are applying classroom skills and you are able to demonstrate NEW knowledge and skills as an outcome. |
| 10. Can I take more than one credit of LIA? | Yes, but every credit after the first will be posted on your transcript as "Gray Area Electives." You will have additional requirements for additional credits. (see learning contract) |
Online Job & Internship Board
Click on the link below to access our new Online Job & Internship Board. There are quick, direct links for Students; Employers or Career Network Mentors. Just find your link and enter the system by registering as a new user. If you have any questions, contact Career and Employment Services at: 360-416-7743 or email us at: career.employment@skagit.edu