Please pass this time sensitive request for proposals on to your faculty/staff.

DATE: January 29, 2008
TO: Deans, Department Heads, Directors and Vice Presidents
FROM: Allan Stamberg, Cooperative Education Director
RE: On-Campus Co-op Positions for FY 2009


The On-Campus Co-op Positions will again be funded for the 2008-2009 school year. These positions are meant to assist in staffing University departments and programs on a part-time, temporary basis and especially lend themselves to supporting projects or programs. Three examples of current positions include: Corporate Relations Assistant (University Marketing & Public Relations); General Chemistry Curriculum Inventory Specialist (Chemistry Department); and Marketing Assistant (National Program for Playground Safety). Each position is funded for $3,400. Because the University funds these positions, the only obligation of employing departments is to provide the guidance and supervision required of any organization utilizing co-op students.

CRITERIA FOR WORK SITES:
It is very important that the quality of educational experience for these positions be strong enough to support academic credit. The work must be meaningful for the student and of sufficient scope so the student does not level off during the learning experience. Criteria include:

  • 14 hrs/week for both Fall and Spring semesters (same student will work each semester).
  • A responsible position where an undergraduate student must rely upon some of their major or minor coursework. Also, the position should be viewed as a growth experience, which the student can use for career preparation.
  • The position cannot be the same as one of the positions funded for the current school year (FY 2008). A department may, however, submit a proposal for a different position.
  • Candidates for these positions will be selected from among current co-op student applicants. Interested students should review the guidelines for participation in the "20 Best Internships on Campus" initiative.

Interested student should contact the Co-op/Internship Program. All eligible candidates should be given equal opportunity during interviews.

SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection committee will be made up of five members, including a faculty member, a Professional & Scientific staff member, a student, and two Career Services staff. The committee will meet shortly after the proposal deadline so that the interview and hiring process can be completed prior to the end of this semester.

ACTION REQUESTED:
If your department/office would like to be considered for one of these positions, now is the time to apply. A sample of a currently funded application and the application form (Word, PDF) are attached. Your completed application should be sent to Cooperative Education, Mail Code 0384 or delivered to 214 East Bartlett. If you have questions, please call 273-6041.

DEADLINE/NOTIFICATION:
This year's application deadline is MARCH 3, 2008. The deadline will not be extended. PLEASE spread the word to all faculty/staff for whom you are responsible. Extra application forms (via the web, hard copy from our office or e-mail) are available. All departments/programs submitting a proposal will be notified of which proposals are selected no later than March 14th.

 

See an example of a previous completed proposal

Download a proposal request form in Microsoft Word document format here or Adobe PDF format here