HPU Human Relations and Nonprofit Studies

Internship Spotlight – Spring 2020
Taylor Parks


Major: Human Relations
Minor: Pre-Law Track

Organization/Business Name: Sams Law Firm, 1208 Eastchester Dr., Suite 101, High Point, NC 27265

Site Supervisor Name and Title: Melissa Sams, Owner and Attorney at Law and Grace Lay, Associate Attorney

Student Internship Title: Receptionists, HR Intern, and Billing Coordinator


How did you use your knowledge from classroom work to apply during your experiential experience?
My supervisors were incredibly busy and didn’t have the time to walk me through every single step or direction. I was able to use the skills I learned in class such as problem solving and independent thinking in order to accomplish tasks without having to ask questions every second.

Important piece of information would you share with other Human Relations, Nonprofit and Leadership Majors that come after you?
Be prepared to actually do work in your internship. Your supervisor is not going to take it easy on you or allow you to sit around and easily give you the hours you need. My supervisor made me earn my hours, but I was able to learn a lot about the profession.

What was highlight of your internship experience?
My supervisor, Melissa Sams, took me to the High Point Bar Association Luncheon where I was able to socialize and network with multiple attorneys and judges within the High Point community. I also enjoyed how much independence my supervisor gave me. I was able to facilitate a lot of meetings and draft paperwork.

What is the next step for you?
I will be attending Law School in the Fall (undecided), and I plan to work for the Prince Georges County Court System over the Summer.

Internship Spotlight – Spring 2020
Miya Bull

Major: Human Relations

Organization/Business Name: American Heart Association, 7029 Albert Pick Rd. Ste. #200 Greensboro, NC 27409

Site Supervisor Name and Title: Sarah Fedele – Marketing & Communications Director

Student Internship Title: Social Media & Marketing Intern

What resources or contacts did you use to find this opportunity?

I attended the career fair which helps students find internships and jobs. The fair connected me to the American Heart Association.

How did you use your knowledge from classroom work to apply during your experiential experience?

Marketing was new for me, but I gained so much knowledge during my internship. Everything I learned in my HRE classes helped prepare me to succeed at my internship.

Important piece of information would you share with other Human Relations, Nonprofit and Leadership Majors that come after you?

Enjoy this experience. It not only prepares you for the next steps after college, but it can possibly
be your next job. It can have an impact on you the way my internship has for me. The
experience is for you, and you will greatly benefit from it.

What was highlight of your internship experience?

The highlight of my experience was being able to learn from many heart survivors and
hear their stories. They made a huge impact on me. Life is short and you should fight for your life and make sure you stay healthy. I also enjoyed gaining marketing experience and learning how to be innovative and creative with projects.

What is the next step for you?

The next step for me is to continue my education with grad school here at High Point University. I am working on my MBA in business, and then, hopefully, I will find a marketing job that will be a great fit for me.

Please click on the link in the flyer to view the panel discussion tomorrow, July 29th at noon!

Internship Spotlight – Spring 2020
Kathryn Riter

Major: Human Relations
Minor: Nonprofit Management

Organization/Business Name: High Point Country Club, 800 Country Club Dr, High Point, NC 27262

Site Supervisor Name and Title: Kristen Rempfer - Event Coordinator and Heidi Poth - Marketing Department

Student Internship Title: Marketing & Event Intern


How did you use your knowledge from classroom work to apply during your experiential experience?
Human Relations has taught me the importance of strong interpersonal skills and client satisfaction. This internship was a great experience and I loved having a job that always kept me busy every day.

What important piece of information would you share with other Human Relations, Nonprofit and Leadership Majors that come after you?
Experience an internship that is a little outside of your comfort zone because it is fun to explore fields that you never considered. Always keep your mind open and you will enjoy your internship.

What was highlight of your internship experience?
The highlight of my internship experience was having an opportunity to be able to do a little bit of everything that was offered at the Club. I loved being able to help with the Event Coordinator as well as the Marketing Director. Working in these two different areas gave me the best experience going forward for my next step in life.

What is the next step for you?
My next step is to work in Human Relations for the retail industry or the hospitality field. I am grateful for this experience and I am excited to see where my future will take me.

INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT - Spring 2020
Grace Day

Major: Human Relations and Psychology

Organization/Business Name: Brady

Organization/Business Address:
2025 Sixteenth St, Greensboro, NC 27405

Site Supervisor Name and Title: Drury Fulcher, Director of Training and Development

Student Internship Title: HR Intern

How did you use your knowledge from classroom work to apply during your experiential experience?

Having the skills to be able to multitask, be professional, and adapt to any situation was very helpful during this experiential experience and helped me to excel in my position.

Important piece of information would you share with other Human Relations, Nonprofit and Leadership Majors that come after you?

I would suggest to these majors to explore all of the options. It is important to learn about a number of different careers in order for you to determine what it is that you truly want to do with your future.

What was highlight of your internship experience?

The highlight of my internship experience was meeting all of the wonderful people at Brady. There was such an open and friendly atmosphere that really made me feel welcomed and comfortable from the moment I stepped through the doors.

What is the next step for you?

I will be interning in the HR department at Krispy Kreme this summer and then coming back to school to graduate in the spring of 2021 with a double major in psychology and human relations.

Internship Spotlight - Spring 2020
Chloe Hasden

Major: Nonprofit Leadership & Management
Minor: Human Relations and Event Management

Organization/Business Name: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Piedmont, 1222 Eastchester Drive, Suite 100,
High Point, 27265
Student Internship Title: Special Events Intern
Site Supervisor Name: Shirley Simauchi

How did you use your knowledge from classroom work to apply during your experiential experience?

I am a major in NPL and have a double minor in Human Relations and Nonprofit, so I see coursework in action every time I work! I have used my knowledge of making asks and soliciting donations, I have helped in the set-up and registration of a fundraising event making $80,000, and I am able to better understand the dynamics of a workplace.

What is an important piece of information would you share with other Human Relations, Nonprofit and Leadership majors that come after you?

When in your internship, don’t be afraid to offer input. As college students, we often have ideas and knowledge that is new for others, and they love to hear our ideas!

What was highlight of your internship experience?

The highlight of my experience at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Piedmont was having the opportunity to work their annual gala banquet event in January! I got to make some of the signage and material for utilization during the event, help register attendees, assist with the silent auction, and help with reports and follow-up. The event made over $70,000 for the Big Brothers Big Sisters that supports the elementary students of High Point and Greensboro!

What is the next step for you?

I am still working remotely as we finish the spring semester online. I am starting up a virtual giving campaign because two annual fundraising events have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I am also creating a free website for all of the “Littles” to use that will have access and ideas for mindfulness, fun, and de-stressing activities during this time of uncertainty and transition when they are not in their classrooms.

You are invited to join the online virtual panel discussion on The State of Nonprofits in North Carolina: COVID-19 - Response, Recover, Rebuild
June 24th 12:00 - 1:30 PM

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89908482462

Our department came together for a surprise lunch today to celebrate two members of our HPU family. Dr. Cugliari is retiring and Dr. Palmer is leaving to be the Strategic Officer of Capacity Building for Statewide Initiatives with the North Carolina Center for Nonprofits. We will miss both of these ladies and wish them much success and many happy adventures!

Dr. Christine Cugliari began her tenure at HPU in 2007, teaching in the Nonprofit Management graduate program. She retires this year as a tenured associate professor in the Department of Human Relations and Nonprofit Studies. Dr. Cugliari has represented HPU as an ambassador on local nonprofit boards, a faculty-in-residence at the University of Wi******er in England, and lead faculty member of study abroad experiences in Ireland. Her University service includes Employee Wellness, Student Life, and Civic Engagement and Service-Learning Committees as well as mentoring junior faculty. The Class of 2021 recently awarded Dr. Cugliari with the 2019-2020 Faculty Excellence Award. Cece, we wish you many adventures as you begin your well-deserved retirement.

Congratulations to our Human Relations Outstanding Students: Shaylyn Kelly and Taylor Parks

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Congratulations to our Nonprofit Leadership and Management Outstanding Senior: Nicole Kelemen

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Congratulations to our Nonprofit Leadership and Management Outstanding Juniors: Gabriella Kozlowski and Jacob Matthews

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