WELCOME NOYCE Intern Training Summer 2014 FLMNH Public

WELCOME! NOYCE Intern Training Summer 2014 FLMNH Public Programs

What is the Center for Science Learning? Who are we? � Public Programs, School Programs, Volunteers, Special Projects What do we do?

Public Programs Dr. Betty Dunckel, Director of Center for Science Learning Catherine Carey, PP Coordinator Amanda Harvey, Educator Tiffany Ireland, Educator Savanna Keen, Birthday Parties and Teacher

The Museum Free areas of the Museum � Permanent Exhibits � Discovery Room Paid exhibits � Butterfly Rainforest � Temporary Exhibit Wolf to Woof

Museum Lingo Powell, Dickinson, Mc. Guire Classroom (front, middle, back)/Video Room/NATL Docent/Volunteer/Intern/UFTeach/NOYCE Education/Public Programs/School Programs/CISE FOB, OMT People you may need to know: Doug Jones, Jaret Daniels, Betty, Graphics, Fabrication, Front Desk, Security

Keeping track of your time Noyce/UFTeach reporting Your timesheet- Excel spreadsheet � T: Center for Science LearningPublic ProgramsInterns Computer login in the Volunteer Lounge (sign in and out) PS- I will AMANDASMASH you if you don’t keep track.

Transportation Parking � Decal- Park and Ride or Commuter (Green, All Decal) � Paid lot Bus � 20, 21, 34, 117, 118, 125 (double check these) � www. go-rts. com Bikes

Building Entry Wear your nametag at all times. Before or after hours, use the side door next to the black picnic tables Keys � Who gets them- all NOYCE/UFTeach interns � Where you can use them � Must be turned in at the end of your internship

Dress code Professional but comfortable Neat and clean, etc. Jeans with no holes, tears or frays Shorts of an appropriate length Shirts of an appropriate length/coverage (no middrifts or low cut shirts); Polo or other casual dress shirts Clean, logo-free T-shirts (FLMNH, UF/Team shirts are acceptable) Closed-toed shoes appropriate for outdoor use

Communication Email*** Intern website � http: //publicprogramsinterns. weebly. com/ Intern Mailboxes Bulletin Board

Expectations For interns � Follow museum policies and procedures at all times � Be courteous and respectful to museum staff and guests � Be flexible; help is always needed at various events � Notify staff if you are not able to come in to work � Keep in touch with your supervisor; ask questions if you need further clarification, report your progress, etc. � Treat this as a professional position For you to have of staff � Open for communication and responsive � Available when you need help or guidance � Will provide information and directions that you need (we don’t know if you don’t ask)

Warnings-Consequences Two types of Warning-Suspensions � 3 Step � Immediate

Projects Assigned by supervisor (Amanda) � General projects may include events, programming, outreach, Curriculum Guides, assisting with the Discovery Room, etc. � Summer Camp- Administrative side, supplies, assisting in camp, etc. Camp reflections � Prepping for other seasons

Computers and Internet Access There are 3 main intern computer stations Laptops are available Appropriate internet usage and usage policies: UF Acceptable use Policy http: //www. it. ufl. edu/policies/aupolicy. html UF Policy on E-Mail as Public Records http: //ufcn. urel. ufl. edu/email. shtml FLMNH computing policies http: //www. flmnh. ufl. edu/omt

The Intranet and Shared Drive What is the Intranet? What is the Shared Drive? � How is it organized? � Where is Education material? � Where should you save what you are working on? � **Do not save projects you are working on to your desktop or personal files**

Questions? Comments? Please let us know if there is anything you need! Tour de Important Places- Education Office, Volunteer Lounge, Fabrications, etc.