Foothill College

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Foothill CollegesCooperative Work
Experience(CWE) Program

• Marti Carlson, Interim Director
• carlsonmarti_at_foothill.edu
• [phone] or 949-7232
• Room 4106 (CTIS/Math Div Office)
• www.foothill.edu/co-op

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New Student Orientation

• What is CWE Education program
• Web site www.foothill.edu/co-op
• Deadlines and Due Dates
• www.foothill.edu/co-op/coop-requirements
• CWE Student Manual
• www.foothill.edu/co-op
• Student/Employer Responsibilities
• Next Steps..

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CWE Office Operations

• Main Office- Room 4118 (CTIS/Math Div Office)
• Hours Mon-Fri 800-400
• CWE Staff
• Marti Carlson, Interim Director
• carlsonmarti_at_foothill.edu
• Beckie Urrutia-Lopez, Instructor
  urrutialopezbeckie_at_fhda.edu
• Zarmina Razzaqui, Adm Asst razzaquizarmina_at_fhda.ed
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• Richard Forester, Travel Careers, Instructor
  rjforster_at_netzero.net
• Instructors set their own appointments and
  locations

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What is CWE Education?

• Relate your college courses to your career goals
• Getting Credit for Your Work Experience
• Occupational/General CWE course(s)
• Maximum units 24 Co-op Units
• Transferable units to the CSU systems, as an
  elective
• Opportunity for developing professional leads and
  build resume

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CWE Website Homepagewww.foothill.edu/co-op
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Grade Sheet
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First Assignments

• Download CWE Student Manual from website
  www.foothill.edu/co-op
• Complete online orientation
• Submit Employer Letter to Supervisor discuss
  CWE program and job-related Learning Objectives
• Set-up first meeting w/CWE Instructor
• Complete Job Description form
• Complete Learning Objectives Worksheet
• Meet with CWE Instructor to discuss Learning
  Objectives and Required Project

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Cwe Student Manual

• Download off CWE's web site
• www.foothill.edu/co-op
• Table of Contents
• Pages 1-16, The how tos
• Pages 18-28, forms for assignments
• Note Returning CWE students print web site link
  only. www.fhda.edu/co-op/ret.student.CWE.pdf

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Employer Letter

• FOOTHILL COLLEGE
• COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM
• TO Employer (Supervisor)
• FROM Cooperative Education Director
• The employee who delivered this memorandum to you
  has demonstrated an interest in improving on the
  job by enrolling in our Cooperative Education
  course this quarter. The main purpose of this
  course is to help the student get on-the-job
  training that will make him/her a more efficient
  and valuable employee for you while providing
  practical education that supplements and enhances
  classroom theory learned in other college
  courses.
• A major advantage of this program is that it
  gives you the opportunity to make a contribution
  to this employees college education in a way
  that will also directly benefit you and your
  organization. In order for this contribution to
  be documented for college credit, the State and
  Foothill/De Anza Community College District
  requires that learning or performance objectives
  must be new or enhanced. The objectives need to
  be written at the beginning of the quarter. The
  student will work to achieve the goals on the job
  during the quarter term. Please discuss the
  learning possibilities with the employee and help
  write suggested objectives.
• The Cooperative Education Learning Objectives
  generally will fall within one of the following
  categories
• Present duties
• Improving quantity or quality of present
  output.
• Solving a functional problem in the work
  area.
• Solving a human relations problem.
• Continuing new learning experiences
  recently started in this job.
• 2. Expanded duties
• Adding new duties to ones already preformed
  satisfactorily.
• Learning new information or duties that
  will lead to the next level job.
• 3. New job

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Learning Objectives

• Each unit in CWE 1 Learning Objective 50 hrs.
• Must be work related
• Must be action-oriented
• Must be measurable and completed by end of
  quarter
• Evaluation by supervisor (45 of grade)
• Reflection in Self Evaluation essay

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Six Types of Learning Objectives

• Creative
• Problem-solving
• New Assignment
• Personal Improvement
• Routine Duties
• Service Learning

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Guidelines for Writing Learning Objectives
Guideline for Writing Learning Objectives

• The following information will assist you in
  developing and in writing your Learning
  Objectives for the Cooperative Education course.
  The largest portion of your grade will be
  determined on how you accomplish your Learning
  Objectives. It is critical that you discuss these
  objectives with your Co-Op Ed Coordinator and
  your employer. The Learning Objectives should be
  realistic and work related.There are six types
  of Learning Objectives
• Creative -An aspect on your job in which you can
  perform tasks in a new manner. An example of a
  creative learning objective I will as a
  teacher's aide explore and develop new learning
  methods for students who are "hands-on" learners
  through creative lesson plans.
• Problem-solving -An opportunity to assess and
  resolve an existing human relations challenge or
  issue at you present worksite. An example I will
  develop a communication tool in the form of a
  "Shift Log" that will be used to inform the day
  and night shift crews of equipment failures.
• New assignment -A job task in which you will be
  learning new duties. For example, as a new
  employee there are numerous opportunities to
  learn various functions and tasks of the job. An
  example of this type of learning objective I
  will read and implement safety procedures
  regarding hazardous waste materials. Or if you
  have just been promoted and will be learning new
  aspects as a management trainee, an objective
  could be I will learn new training processes for
  new employees and implement these procedures to
  new employees.Personal Improvement -An
  opportunity to assess your own personal business
  skills and demonstrate how you can enhance your
  own skills, i.e., communication, organizational
  or time management skills. These Learning
  Objectives must be clear and have concrete
  results that are measurable. An example of this
  type of objective I will conduct two oral
  presentations to my department in order to
  develop and enhance my public speaking
  skills.Routine duties -Through one of your
  on-going tasks you can develop a Learning
  Objective around improving and making your job
  tasks more efficient. The opportunity must
  provide an opportunity for growth. An example of
  this type of learning objective I will devise a
  spreadsheet of staff work schedules on weekly
  basis by using excel.
• Service Learning - Researching ways in which your
  employer is involved with the community and/ or
  how your employer impacts the community. Through
  this Learning Objective you will be able research
  possibilities of how your employer can be more
  involved with the immediate community in a
  proactive way through humanistic endeavors. An
  example would be I will research how perishable
  food items such as vegetables and fruits are
  recycled and if there are opportunities for these
  food products to be used by community
  organizations.
• After you have identified the various types of
  opportunities that may be appropriate for your
  Learning Objectives you will be ready to compose
  and write your objectives. There are five
  questions that must be answered and will be
  incorporated on your Learning Objective
  Worksheet.

The following information will assist you in
developing and in writing your Learning
Objectives for the Cooperative Education course.
The largest portion of your grade will be
determined on how you accomplish your Learning
Objectives. It is critical that you discuss
these objectives with your Co-Op Ed Coordinator
and your employer. The Learning Objectives
should be realistic and work related.
Six Types of Learning Objectives    Creative-An
aspect on your job in which you can perform tasks
in a new manner. An example of a creative
learning objective I will as a teacher's aide
explore and develop new learning methods for
students who are "hands-on" learners through
creative lesson plans.   Problem Solving-An
opportunity to assess and resolve an existing
human relations challenge or issue at you present
worksite. An example I will develop a
communication tool in the form of a "Shift Log"
that will be used to inform the day and night
shift crews of equipment failures.
Routine duties-Through one of your on-going tasks
you can develop a Learning Objective around
improving and making your job tasks more
efficient. The opportunity must provide an
opportunity for growth. An example of this type
of learning objective I will devise a
spreadsheet of staff work schedules on weekly
basis by using excel.
Personal Improvement-An opportunity to assess
your own personal business skills and demonstrate
how you can enhance your own skills, i.e.,
communication, organizational or time management
skills. These Learning Objectives must be clear
and have concrete results that are measurable.
An example of this type of objective I will
conduct two oral presentations to my department
in order to develop and enhance my public
speaking skills.
New assignment-A job task in which you will be
learning new duties. For example, as a new
employee there are numerous opportunities to
learn various functions and tasks of the job. An
example of this type of learning objective I
will read and implement safety procedures
regarding hazardous waste materials. Or if you
have just been promoted and will be learning new
aspects as a management trainee, an objective
could be I will learn new training processes for
new employees and implement these procedures to
new employees.
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Guidelines for Learning Objectives (cont.)

• Service Learning- Researching ways in which your
  employer is involved with the community and/ or
  how your employer impacts the community. Through
  this Learning Objective you will be able research
  possibilities of how your employer can be more
  involved with the immediate community in a
  proactive way through humanistic endeavors. An
  example would be I will research how perishable
  food items such as vegetables and fruits are
  recycled and if there are opportunities for these
  food products to be used by community
  organizations.

When developing your Learning Objectives start
the sentence with I will and use words that show
action. The following are examples of action
words to use when writing your Learning
Objectives.
Action Word List   activate complete establish
perform revise adjust compose estimate plan re
write analyze compute evaluate prepare select ar
range conduct explain reconstruct separate articu
late construct illustrate recruit simplify assem
ble convert implement reduce structure assist c
oordinate improve remove summarize build decreas
e increase reorganize supervise calculate define
introduce repair survey categorize demonstrate
investigate replace train change describe limit
report translate collect design list reproduce
transfer combine develop maintain research updat
e compare direct modify restructure verbalize
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5 Questions to be answered ?

• What are your going to do?
• How will you accomplish your objectives(s)?
• When will you be completing the objectives?
• What is the purpose of the objective(s)?
• How can you measure these results?

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Checklist to verify if objectives are valid

• Can objectives be completed by end of quarter ?
• Is the objective feasible ?
• Is the objective achievable ?
• Is the objective measurable ?

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Learning Objective Worksheet

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• On-the-Job Learning Objectives Worksheet
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• Show this Learning Objectives Worksheet to your
  job supervisor, discuss the objectives and revise
  them if necessary. Have your supervisor approve
  them by signing below. You will then need to
  give this completed and signed Worksheet to your
  Co-Op Ed Coordinator at your first meeting.
  During the meeting, your Co-Op Ed Coordinator
  will transfer the finalized objectives onto the
  official Performance Agreement that needs to be
  signed by your Supervisor. You will retain a
  copy of the Performance Agreement.
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• ______________________________
  ______________________________
• Student's Name Supervisor's Signature
• ______________________________
  
• Coordinator's Name
•  
• LEARNING OBJECTIVE 1
• What is the objective to be accomplished?
  _____________________________________
• __________________________________________________
  ______________________
• How will it be accomplished? _____________________
  __________________________
• __________________________________________________
  ______________________
• How will it be evaluated (measured) and by whom?
  ______________________________
• __________________________________________________
  ______________________
• When will it be completed? _______________________
  __________________________

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Performance Agreement Form

• Name Company
  Date
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• Soc. Sec
• Job Title Job Supervisor
  Job Supervisor's Phone
•           Each term that a student is enrolled
  in Co-Op it is necessary to identify new learning
  objectives, that should be specific, measurable
  and within his or her ability to accomplish.
•           Once the objectives are developed,
  employer, student and Co-Op coordinator must
  approve them at the beginning of the academic
  term.
•           Before the end of the academic term,
  the employer, student and Co-Op coordinator will
  discuss progress made on the objectives and the
  employer will rate this progress. From the
  employer rating and other required course work,
  the college will determine the overall academic
  credit the student will receive.
•           If is understood that the employer
  will provide adequate protection for the student
  employee through Workmens Compensation and/or
  liability insurance as required by law and
  compliance with OSHA.
• We agree with the validity of the learning
  objectives listed. The employer and the college
  agree to provide necessary supervision and
  counseling to insure that the student/employee
  receives appropriate educational benefit under
  the control of the College District.
• Job Supervisor's Signature____________ Student's
  Signature ________________ Coordinator's
  Signature___________________
• Student/Employee Objectives Use rating scale
  below
• 1Outstanding 2Good 3Average
  4Fair 0Not done-no progress
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• RATING

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Job Description form

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•          Employer _______________________________
  ________________________________
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•      Job title ______________________________
  __________________________________
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•         Type of business ________________________
  _________________________________
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•        Supervisor's title ______________________
  ___________________________________
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•        Other people report to me Yes ________
  No ________ If yes, how many? __________
•  
•          What is the main activity of my
  department or work area ________________________
  _
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• _________________________________________________
  ____________________
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• _________________________________________________
  ____________________
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•          Description of job duties
  __________________________________________________
  _
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Guidelines for Required Project

• There are several options offered for the
  Required Project.
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• Training Seminar paper- if you are involved in
  work-related training and will
• be learning new skills or attaining new
  information about a function of your
• job you can write a paper about this learning
  experience. The paper must
• be at least a one page, typed, single-spaced,12
  pt. The Training Seminar paper will include the
  following 1.) name of the training, 2.) the
  purpose of the training, 3.) a descriptive
  narrative on what you learned in the training
  and, 4.) how the training will be incorporated
  into your job assignment.
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• Examples of training seminars are as follows
  Safety Training on Hazardous and Toxic Waste,
  seminar on Diversity in the Workplace, workshop
  on Advanced Power Point tips or a workshop on
  Hiring trends for the new Millennium Worker, etc.
  
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• Service Learning Project- An opportunity to
  express a your perspective on the social
  involvement and consciousness of your present
  employer. A view on how the organization impacts
  the immediate community, i.e., 1.) through
  employment opportunities or workforce
  development, 2.) or what impacts your employer
  may have on the environment. Other service
  learning projects could be, 1.) researching and
  suggesting ways in which your employer may better
  work with the community, i.e., recycle centers,
  building non-profit partnerships and or becoming
  more involved with community through a variety of
  activities or services.
• The Learning Service Project must be at least a
  one page essay describing your thoughts and
  perspective on your employers involvement. The
  format of the essay is a 12pt. typed paper.
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• Resume /Career Portfolio
• Review your present resume and revise and update
  resume and present to your Coordinator for your
  file. Another option is to build a career
  portfolio and show to your Co-Op Coordinator.
  The portfolio must include samples of your work,
  i.e., graphic works, brochures, pictures of art
  pieces, web site development, descriptions of
  collaborative efforts and or the development of
  training sessions that your have completed.
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• 4.Extra Learning Objective

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Guidelines for Writing Self-Evaluation Essay

• The Self-Evaluation report is a reflective essay
  assessing and describing your learning
  experiences accomplished while enrolled in the
  Cooperative Education program.
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• The following are guidelines for your
  Self-Evaluation Essay
•         Include each of your learning objectives,
•        Describe how the learning objectives were
  accomplished and the steps used to complete
  objectives,
•          If there were challenges accomplishing
  your objectives what were they and what did you
  learn about yourself,
•          Did your experience improve your job
  skills and improve your efficiency and
  productivity on the job,
•          Did the experience help develop your
  career objectives and/or,
•          Did the experience help clarify your
  career goals.
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• The format of the Self-Evaluation Essay is as
  follows
•       Report heading must include your name,
  Co-Op Coordinators name and date,
•        Typed 2-3 page essay,
•        Double-spaced, 12pt.
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Timecards

• FOOTHILL COLLEGE COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM
• Student Name Report for Months Hours
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•   Months Total hrs.
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• Coordinator Company 
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• OFFICE USE ONLY----------------------------------
  --------------------------------------------------
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• Hours must be certified by supervisor
  __________________________________________________
  _____
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•   Supervisor's signature Date
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Forms Section
Forms Application Employer
Letter Learning Objectives Sample Job
Description Worksheet Learning Objectives
Worksheet Performance Agreement Student
Agreement Program Evaluation Time
Cards
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Student Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Due Dates
• Read Course Syllabus/Grading Sheet
• Employer Introduction to CWE
• Minimum of one appointment and 2 phone contacts
  w/ Instructor
• Develop Perform Learning Objectives and
  Required Project
• Write Self Evaluation Essay

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Employer Responsibilities

• Receive CWE letter from student (employee)
• Average time commitment -2 hours p/quarter
• Assist with Learning Objectives
• Sign 3 time cards during quarter
• Feedback on Learning Objectives
• Site Visit and Rating Students Learning
  Objectives

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Next Steps

• Your Instructor will call you for your first
  appointment
• Prepare Learning Objectives Worksheet
• Decide on Required Project
• Complete Job Description
• Read and sign Student Agreement
• Be sure to have employer signatures on
  appropriate forms
• YOUR job is your classroom