Role of the Employer
In making an offer to a student, we do request that the employer continue a student’s employment for a full work quarter. While on a work assignment, co-op students are subject to the same policies and practices of the employer, as are regular employees. Students are required to complete a minimum of two quarters with the same employer unless the employer does not invite the student to return for a second quarter. The Division of Professional Practice does not consider it appropriate for employers to engage the services of students as independent contractors when such an arrangement involves the student’s official co-op work assignment. We also require that co-op firms be committed to considering students as equal opportunity, affirmative action employers.
Your primary requirements as a participating employer are to:
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Provide work experiences directly related to the student’s field of study
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Provide appropriate supervision and related appraisal of the student’s performance
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Provide assistance in helping the student achieve his/her identified learning objective
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Pay a wage which is commensurate with the full-time co-op position
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Evaluate the student’s performance and then discuss the assessment with him/her
Employer feedback is a critical component of the co-op process. It helps students to grow and develop as a professional. The Division of Professional Practice will provide an online evaluation form for employers to utilize in their appraisal process. The co-op students’ Professional Practice faculty advisor will help students learn from their performance and prepare for the future based upon this critical appraisal. The University can also learn much about its educational processes through this connection with industry and make modifications to enhance our ability to provide you with the best qualified students.
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