Resources for University Intern Coordinators

Programs

Supervisor Information

Working as a UIC

Are you interested in working as a UIC? 

We are always looking to build our pool of supervisors throughout Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, King Counties and beyond.

Please email cheryl.larsen@wwu.edu for information!

University Intern Coordinators (UICs) are experienced educators who supervise teacher candidates during internships. UICs represent WWU and collaborate with school personnel in the evaluation, support, and mentoring of each candidate. 

The resources below provide information and support for supervision of interns. Please review all materials thoroughly and reach out to the OFE Director with any questions or concerns!

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University Intern Coordinator Handbook

 

Download the UIC Handbook

View the UIC Handbook

 

 

 

 

Handbook updated February 2026

Supervisor Materials

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A variety of materials are available to support your work as a University Intern Coordinator. 

 

Click the card to access forms, examples and other resources.

Information & Links

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Who to Contact

Cheryl Larsen, OFE Director 

cheryl.larsen@wwu.edu

Questions or concerns about intern progress, working as a supervisor, problem solving

 

Margaret Gegenhuber, Program Manager

gegenhm@wwu.edu

Mileage, UIC Contracts, onboarding

 

Susan Murron,, Program Coordinator

ofe@wwu.edu

Evaluation or other tech support

Helpful Links

MyWestern 

Links to Email, Microsoft 365 and other WWU Resources

Academic Technology & User Services (ATUS)

Provides technology assistance and links to software such as Office and Zoom

Mileage Reimbursement

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Your travel for meetings with, and observations of, your intern are paid at the current IRS rate.

 

OFE is only able to reimburse for travel for these requirements unless special permission has been granted by the OFE Director.

 

  1. You must record your mileage monthly using this spreadsheet: Mileage Tracker
  2. Refer to Directions for completing the spreadsheet for more information.
  3. Email your monthly mileage form to gegenhm@wwu.edu.
  4. We will enter your mileage and reimbursement information into our travel system.
  5. You will receive an email with a link allowing you to approve the reimbursement request by clicking "submit" at the bottom of the screen. You MUST submit the reimbursement request in order to receive payment.

Program Information

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There are a number of additional resources that you may find helpful and informational:

  • Important Internship Materials for each program
  • General Education program websites
  • Required Courses with descriptions

 

 

Click this card to access these resources.