General Calendar 2000-2001
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UNIVERSITY OF
REGINA General Calendar 2000-2001 |
GENERAL INFORMATION
Co-operative education combines academic programs with related work experience in a structured work environment. The Co-op programs at the University of Regina are based on the principle that well-educated, mature people will be developed more effectively in an educational system that alternates academic terms and work periods, each four months long.
A cross-section of the private and public sectors employ Co-operative education students. These employers are from across Canada and offer a wide variety of work experiences. Over 50% of placements are outside the city of Regina; students should therefore be prepared to accept positions in other locations to ensure the best possible opportunity for a rewarding Co-op term.
The Co-op student's total time at University, including work periods, may be somewhat longer than for other students, but there are several important benefits.
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE
Co-op students will benefit from a minimum of 16 months of full-time professional work experience prior to graduation. The skills acquired will develop self-confidence and maturity and will assist students in making sensible career decisions.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
As a result of the work experience many students are better motivated in the classroom, resulting in better academic performance. Co-op students make meaningful contributions to class discussions and are able to select courses to incorporate needed professional skills.
REMUNERATION
Co-op students are paid competitive salaries, assisting many to finance their studies. Salaries and benefits vary with each employer and the academic and work experience of the student.
INTERNATIONAL (VISA) STUDENTS
International (Visa) students at the University of Regina who are registered in faculties/departments that offer the Co-operative Education Program are allowed to participate fully in the Co-op program and on the same basis as Canadian citizens and landed immigrants.
CO-OP PROGRAMS
The following faculties and departments offer Co-operative education programs:
1. Engineering
2. Administration
3. Science
· Computer Science
· Chemistry
· Mathematics
· Physics
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Co-op students must apply for admission and be recommended to the Co-op program by the Academic Coordinator. Refer to the calendar sections by faculty or department for specific entrance criteria and other academic requirements.
2. Policies, procedures, deadlines and operations of the Co-operative education programs must be complied with as established in this calendar, the Co-operative Education Students' Handbook, the student's schedule and the pre-employment workshops.
3. For each work term, Co-op students complete a minimum of 13 weeks full-time employment and receive an Employer's Evaluation of Co-op Student form completed by the supervisor. Students receiving more than one unsatisfactory evaluation will be required to withdraw from the Co-op program.
4. Students who do not meet the entrance criteria or who are required to withdraw from the Co-op program have the right to appeal the decision to the appropriate faculty or department. In cases where the appeal is successful, the Co-op office will consider acceptance or reinstatement into the Co-op program if there are no unresolved or outstanding employment issues. The Co-op office retains the right to present information regarding past Co-op placements as part of the appeal process. In cases where the appeal is successful, reinstatement in the Co-op program will follow providing there are no unresolved or outstanding Co-op employment issues.
Note: Acceptance into the Co-op program does not guarantee a work term placement.
REGISTRATION
While on work terms, students must register in a University credit or non-credit course and complete a Job Site Visit/Report Form by the appropriate deadline or be subject to a financial penalty.
FEES
Co-op students are required to pay a fee for each work term. There is an additional fee for work terms in Chemistry in which academic credit is obtained.
CO-OP DESIGNATION
Successful completion of the Co-op program earns the Co-operative Education designation on a student's transcript and diploma once the student has completed all requirements for graduation.
JOB SELECTION
Co-op students submit resumés and are shortlisted for interviews by employers. Following the interviews, students are ranked by employers in order of preference; similarly, students rank jobs. With this data students are matched to employers for a work term.
Inevitably there are students who remain unplaced following the first round match and employers who require students for the upcoming work term. The process continues until the end of the semester in an effort to have all students placed.
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