points of pride
Points of Pride
The UIS Applied Study Term Program is proud of the following:
Jan Kirkham, EXS-L Interim Director, and UIS graduate Marcus Taylor
Friday, February 12, business major Marcus Taylor was awarded the first Wayne & Margie Fox Award for Excellence in an Unpaid Applied Study Term . SSU alumnus, Wayne Fox and his wife Margie presented the UIS Office of Development a $1000 gift to be given to a student who had “given back to the community” through a business-related, unpaid internship. Taylor, a native of Springfield and December 2009 CBM graduate, provided exceptional leadership in raising financial support for Contact Ministries. This agency, hard hit by the economic down turn, serves a vital mission for our most needy Springfield citizens by “providing referrals, food, clothing, shelter, financial assistance, and other programs, through God's love and compassion,” as noted on their website. Taylor completed the unpaid marketing internship August through December 2009 and successfully completed the Applied Study Term course.
Great Opportunities for Students
- Gain employment experience that will give you an edge in the job market
- Learn a variety of on-the-job skills
- Flexible internship scheduling
- Earn course credit toward your degree
Great Opportunities for Employers
- New recruits who are excited about the opportunity to work with you
- Flexible internship scheduling
- Illinois Cooperative Work Study Program
- The fresh perspective college students can bring to a workplace
Great Resources
- Extensive list of internships, updated frequently
- AST Resource Room
- Helpful Faculty and Staff
