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AACC Students Intern in Annapolis

March 11, 2005

Education

Nine Anne Arundel Community College students are interning in Annapolis this spring during the 2005 session of the Maryland General Assembly.

The students earn three college credits for their work by enrolling in the “Legislative Internship Practicum” course at the college taught by former House of Delegates member Frank B. Pesci Sr., a political science faculty member and coordinator of the AACC internship program. The Assembly’s Legislative Intern Program gives about 100 students from Maryland colleges, universities and community colleges the chance to provide research and staff assistance to legislators. They gain both educational and practical work experience in state government.

The students are Patrick Armstrong of Arnold, Megan Burgess of Queenstown, Lee Case of Bowie, Paul Edger of Davidsonville, James Gribbin of Crofton, Carey Ignaczak of Harwood, Emily Mikles of Arnold, Louise O’Neil of Severna Park and Keith Walmsley of Great Britain.

Students must interview with Pesci in October; those who are accepted into the program enroll in the class and have their paperwork sent to the state legislature’s intern coordinator by Oct. 31. The students interview for placement with legislators, committees or caucuses of the Maryland General Assembly.

Legislative duties may include conducting research; drafting correspondence; preparing, recording and reporting testimony; contacting witnesses; attending committee hearings; tracking bills; working on mailings; handling constituent problems and writing newsletters. Interns receive stipends to help offset their costs. For information, call Pesci at 410-777-2759.

Last Updated: Aug 12 2005 3:39PM