2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog - Kettering University

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10 / Kettering University
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROCESS
Selection by a Co-op Employer
Resumés of eligible students are forwarded to co-op employers by the Cooperative Education staff. Careful attention is given to the
student’s objectives, needs, and preferences. While most students obtain co-op employment through the efforts of the Kettering staff, many
students assist in the process by initiating contact with potential co-op employers that are appropriate to their objectives. The Cooperative
Education staff will work with students who wish to pursue new co-op employers.
Co-op employers choose to interview an applicant based on the student’s academic background, employment history, skills, extracurricular
activities and honors. Factors that may influence selection by a co-op employer include communication skills, leadership potential, vocational
interest, desire for a career in business and industry and the capacity to acquire the necessary academic and practical background for a future
position of responsibility.
Section Assignments
A-Section students begin school in July; B-Section students begin school in October. Kettering University assigns students into a section
based upon space and class-load balance. The University will attempt to meet student requests, but has the right to determine section
assignments. Co-op employers may also request section assignments for students based upon their co-op hiring needs.
Co-op Registration
All students are automatically registered in their cooperative work experience term. Students are allowed to register for a maximum of eight
credits of coursework while registered for a co-op or thesis term.
Co-op Credit
To receive credit for a cooperative work term, each student must have on file both the Supervisor and Student Evaluation of the co-op
experience. The supervisor's evaluation of the student's co-op experience must be signed by the student and the employer. A student must
work at least six weeks (250 hours) of the twelve-week term and receive a "satisfactory" grade to have the work experience count toward
graduation requirements.
Work Experience Evaluations
The student's performance during a cooperative work experience term is evaluated by the student's supervisor assigned for that term by the
co-op employer. This evaluation is required by Kettering and is kept on file for five years after graduation or separation from the University.
The cooperative work experience terms are evaluated on a "satisfactory/unsatisfactory" grading scheme. No academic credit, quality points
or hours are earned through the work experience requirements of the program.
Changing Co-op Partners
Students desiring a change in co-op employer must meet with their Kettering University Co-op Manager to discuss the reason(s) for the
request. The reason must also be set forth in writing and provided to the Co-op Manager. Requests for reassignment must be approved by the
cooperative education review team. Students must not initiate a discussion with a prospective new employer without the knowledge and
approval from the Cooperative Education Office.
It should be emphasized that any deviation from this policy, or unilateral student action to secure a new co-op employer without prior
approval may result in that student jeopardizing receiving work experience credits for graduation and/or being placed on probation.
The Cooperative Education Office will assist students who are granted permission to seek new co-op employment. All students available
for reassignment will be given access to the current co-op database, enabling their resumé to be sent to co-op employers currently seeking coop
students with similar profiles (academic major, skills, etc.).
Students seeking reassignment are required to follow these guidelines.
• Students are not allowed to request co-op employer reassignment until they have successfully completed three work
terms. Students, who believe they have extenuating circumstances, may appeal in writing.
• Any student who initiates reassignment must do so in writing indicating the reason(s) for this action. Included with
this should be copies of all past evaluations from student and employer, current academic transcript, confirmation
from the student's current co-op employer of their understanding of this request, and any other relevant information.
• Students seeking reassignment must take a proactive role in pursuing new co-op employment with assistance from
the Cooperative Education staff.
• Students must remain in good academic standing.
• To graduate, students seeking reassignment must still meet all academic and work experience requirements.
The Cooperative Education Office is prepared to help guide and assist all students as they continue to grow with their organizations and
move toward graduation. Please contact a Cooperative Education Manager for advice and counsel before making any change to your
cooperative education program.