[Bcma-l] Applied Museum Studies of Algonquin College Launches Online Requests for Community Partnerships

[bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca]

The Applied Museum Studies program, of Algonquin College, has been
facilitating the development of Field Placements and Special Project
opportunities, for students of the AMS program, for over 35 years.
These partnerships are recognized as an invaluable opportunity for
students to further develop and apply recognized professional museum
practices.

AMS program has launched it's "online requests for community
partnerships" website.

http://www.algonquincollege.com/museum/partnerships.html

The web site features a brief overview of Field Placement Requirements
and Special Project Partnerships. Two supporting documents, in word
format, are available for review. They include;

Hosting a Field Placement
Special Project FAQ's

The AMS program has also posted examples of past student special
projects, in pdf format.

Requests from industry specialists are received by the program,
assessed and posted for student review. If a student is interested in
participating in a partnership with your institution they will contact
you directly.

Institutions are strongly encouraged to conduct interviews of
potential student participants to ensure a successful match.

Institutions wishing to host a student as part of a Field Placement or
to partner with a student in the development of a Special Project can
formally request a partnership by completing the online request form.

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me directly.

Terrence Quinlan
Program Coordinator
Applied Museum Studies Program
Algonquin College
(613) 727-4723 ext:5060
Terry.Quinlan@algonquincollege.com