BSMIS Program

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Marlboro College Graduate Center
28 Vernon Street Suite #120
Brattleboro VT 05301
Attention: Kevin Bell

Dear Kevin,

Please accept this letter of support to (student name), a graduate student enrolled in your BSMIS program. (Organization Name) has agreed to sponsor (student name)'s Capstone Project, in order to complete his/her BSMIS degree at Marlboro Graduate Center.

As the primary contact person charged with coordinating this project, I understand that (student name) and the instructors at the Gradcenter have the following expectations of me and of my organization:

1. To clearly define my organization's needs and our goals for this project;

2. To ensure that this project meets all the criteria for a Capstone as established by the Gradcenter, including compliance with the timeline (January - July) and inclusion of materials and strategies from every course in the student's program of study;

3. To review and offer feedback on the proposal that (student name) prepares for this project;

4. To communicate clearly and frequently with (student name) as the project progresses;

5. To contact (student name) and (lead teacher name) if our organization's needs should change during this project;

6. To regard the work that (student name) does on this project as an academic project first and foremost, privileging the learning experience over any other considerations that our organization may have;

7. To provide (student name) with any resources, materials, or specialized training beyond the usual curriculum that may be necessary to complete this project;

8. To compensate (student name) with a stipend of $(amount) ****only if sponsor had previously agreed to this arrangement**** upon completion of this project.

Furthermore, as the sponsor for this project, I have the following expectations of (student name):

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2. Include important deadlines, deliverables, conditions, and other details

3. Include a provision for regular feedback

4. If applicable, include a willingness to comply with non-disclosure and non-compete agreements that the Persons School is also willing to endorse. Please direct all such agreements to the Director of Academic Programs for official signatures.

We are looking forward to sponsoring (student name)'s Capstone Project. If you have any questions, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Sponsor Name