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February 2, 2007

City of Monroe praises ذكذكتسئµâ€™s Internship Program

During the summer of 2006, John W. Sutherlin, assistant professor in political science at ذكذكتسئµ, contacted the City of Monroe to discuss the idea of an on-going internship program that would train students who were planning to attend law school or pursue a career in public service.

Now, only two semesters old, this internship program is giving students invaluable working experience, Sutherlin said. “I called Kim Golden with the mayor’s office,â€‌ he said. “She always tells me right away if it’s a good idea or a bad one. This one looked good for both the city and ذكذكتسئµ.â€‌

Last semester student Terry Blakely worked on legal research and depositions under the guidance of city attorneys.

Currently, Dale Keirn Willson, of Port Orchard, Wash., a political science major, is the city intern. Typically, interns work between 10 and 15 hours per week at City Hall. They learn a great deal about the operations of city government.

"I'm very excited to have the opportunity to work with the City of Monroe, and I look forward to learning more about the functions of government. I feel very blessed and grateful," Willson said.

Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo said, “This internship program is a partnership with ذكذكتسئµ. We see this as a great opportunity for students to gain real world experience and enhance their job skills.â€‌

Sutherlin hopes the internship program will eventually incorporate law firms, political campaigns and other governmental agencies.

“We have an obligation to provide a diverse educational experience to our students. This program takes them out of the classroom and into the real world.â€‌

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