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Southern Illinois University CarbondaleNetworking Contract for Students in Externship/Internship Programs
As a student at the College of Mass Communication and Media Arts (MCMA) at Southern IllinoisUniversity Carbondale (SIUC), I am preparing to conduct professional interactions in which I will be held tohigh ethical standards and responsibility. My actions reflect upon me, my fellow students, my college, andthe University. MCMA is committed to helping me develop the professional skills necessary to succeed indeveloping professional connections and pursuing professional opportunities.To that end, the following policies and principles have been established to ensure my professionalism duringthe career development and externship/internship search process. I understand I am expected to adhere tothese principles and standards in all of my interactions on and off campus, with MCMA, SIUC, alumnivolunteers, employers, community members, and any other student, faculty or staff member of the SIUCcommunity. I also understand that SIUC holds itself and employers to the highest level of professionalintegrity and social responsibility as established by the National Association of Colleges and EmployersCode of Professional Conduct. MCMA’s values are as follows: student/alumni-centered approach, results-focused orientation, leadership, sense of responsibility, disciplined thought, respect and humility, andintegrity.
Honesty and Integrity
I understand that honesty and integrity throughout the career development and externship/internship search process reflect on my character. Therefore, I will provide accurate information in all materials and actions inthe pursuit of securing a meaningful professional future.
Professional Conduct
 I understand that communicating and presenting myself in a professional manner and being courteous andrespectful in my dealings with others, whether such interactions are in person, in writing, by phone, or byemail, is critical in my externship/internship search.To that end, I will:
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Monitor publicly available content by and about me (text, voice, and picture), including content on personal blogs and social networking sites, and make reasonable efforts to remove material professionals may deem questionable, inappropriate, or unprofessional.
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Acknowledge calls, emails, and invitations and respond appropriately in a timely manner.
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Attend all one-on-one and group interactions with employers, alumni, and other professionals(including on and off-campus interviews, information sessions, workshops, etc.) that I havescheduled. I will provide two business days notice for any cancellation, if possible, and notifyMCMA should any unforeseen circumstances occur that prevent my participation.
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Withdraw from all externship/internship search activities once I have accepted an offer.
MCMA Externship/Internship Program PoliciesOn and Off-Campus Recruiting Eligibility
In order to participate in externship/internship programs sponsored by MCMA, I will:
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Read, sign, and submit this Networking (Integrity and Social Responsibility) Contract.
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Attend any required orientation sessions and meetings.
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Attend the mandatory resume workshop, the Studies Programs orientation session, and as many professional development workshops as possible.
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Submit a reviewed and approved resume to the internship coordinator.
 
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