Co-Operative Education Assignments

Half (50%)of your grade is based on:

 

A. Correct application and timely return of FORMS

Grade= 10 points

  1. Application [PDF]

  2. Learning Objectives and Agreement

Grade= 20 points

 

B. Assignments

Grade= 15 points

  1. Resume

  2. Cover Letter

Grade= 15 points

 

C. Seminars

Grade= 30 points

Seminars
 

D. Student Evaluation of work experience

Grade= 10 points

Student evaluation of work experience
 

Half (50%)of your grade comes from your supervisor/employer

A City College instructor will visit your place of employment (afterthe 12th week of the semester.) A rating form is presented to your supervisor/employer with the following items listed:

Grade= 10 points each item

  • Demonstrate habits of punctuality and attendance
  • Learns and organizes tasks easily and quickly
  • Works tactfully and cooperatively with others
  • Exhibits initiative, alertness, and enthusiasm
  • Meets job performance standards
  • Consistent work output performed with speed/accuracy
  • Works well without supervision/dependable
AND
 
  • three learning objectives from your agreement

 

All assignments must use college level English grammar, spelling and punctuation.

All assignments are expected to be completed and turned in on or before their respective due dates.

Any assignment not turned in on or before due date WILL lose two (2) points for each week, or part of week, that it is overdue.

Students without signed agreements submitted by the deadline 8th week, WILL be excluded from the class.

GRADING SCALE

  • 90-100%      A                          (200-180 points)
  • 80-89%        B                           (179-159 points)
  • 70-79%        C                           (158-138 points)
  • 60-69%        D                          (137-117 points)
  • 59% or less F  (not passing  (116 points or less)

CHANGE OF JOB OR SUPERVISOR, TERMINATION, DISABILITY OR ILLNESS LEAVE, OR LAYOFF: Notify Coop Ed Office, immediately.

REPORT any changes of ADDRESS or PHONE NUMBERS, to the Coop Ed Office immediately.

*** LEARNING OBJECTIVES/AGREEMENT (CONTRACT): The AGREEMENT is a signed document binding your employer, you, and City College. *****Without an agreement,  we cannot visit your employer nor give vou credit for Co-operative Education****

COURSE REQUIREMENTS  FOR ALL CO-OP ED STUDENTS: The forms MUST be submitted to the Work Experience Education Office According to the following due dates:

  • Application  - 2nd week of semester
  • Objectives Worksheet -  3rd week of semester
  • Agreement Form (Contract) - 4th week of semester
  • Resume & letter -  1 week following seminar
  • Student Evaluation of Job Objectives - After seminar but before the end of the semester

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION GOALS

  • Benefit financially while learning
  • Begin a career earlier
  • Build self-identity and confidence as a worker
  • Gain a more realistic approach to the job market
  • Test your personal abilities in work environments
  • Gain a better understanding of human relations and real life experience.

 Accumulated working hours at semester end:

PAID

  • 1 unit           75 hours
  • 2 units         150 hours
  • 3 units         225 hours
  • 4 units         300 hours

VOLUNTEER (UNPAID)

  • 1 unit           60 hours
  • 2 units         120 hours
  • 3 units         180 hours
  • 4 units         240 hours

It is necessary to complete the above forms and return them as indicated. Failure to do so may result in a  lower grade or make it necessary for us to drop you from the Work Experience program.