co-op orientation

CO-OP TRAINING Orientation May 8th, 2012

WHAT IS CO-OP TRAINING?

� It is a program where students apply the knowledge gained in classrooms into the work field. They will be able to accumulate more real world skills and experience.

REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

� CCIS students who have completed and passed all level 7 core and elective courses.

� Pass Co-op organization's interview.

�  It is the student's responsibility to make sure that the requirements are met.

� Students who have been accepted into the program must start and complete their training as scheduled.

DURATION AND TRAINING PERIOD

DURATION

� Students must complete a minimum of (120) work hours.

TRAINING PERIOD

� Summer 2012

� Second Semester

� Summer 2013

DEADLINE FOR SUMMER 2012

� Saturday, May 12th, 2012 Last day accepting “Co-Op Training Admission Applications” � If you can’s find your academic advisor, then

hand it to the Co-Op Office secretary.

REGISTRATION

� Applications will be accepted during the whole year except during Summer.

� Announcements will be made for the exact dates.

� The student must make sure that the Co-op course is registered when she starts her Co-Op semester.

PROCEDURES

Co-Op Training Tracks

Track 1 Track 2

TRACK ONE

TRACK ONE REQUIREMENTS

� GPA of 3 or above. � Pass Co-op organization's interview.

� It is the student's responsibility to make sure that the requirements are met.

� Students who have been accepted into the program must start and complete their training as scheduled.

� Students must fill out completely and accurately the "Co-op Training Admission Form".

� The form submission doesn’t necessarily mean the student is accepted into the program.

� Students must attach a copy of the their academic transcript.

� Students must attach their resume in English and Arabic.

� Students must attach their Guardian’s consent.

� Students must hand all documents attached with the form to the Co-Op Training department.

� The Co-Op coordinator will accept or reject your application based on the criteria: � GPA � Completed Credits � English language � Personal conduct

� Students will wait for an announcement regarding their acceptance and training organization.

TRACK TWO

� Students are fully responsible in searching for an organization and getting their initial approval for training.

� Students must present the Co-Op office with all the details: � Complete contact information of the organization. � Organization’s training plan. � Training must be in computer and information science

field.

� Students will wait for an announcement regarding

their acceptance and training organization.

AFTER ANNOUNCEMENT

� Students are responsible in acquiring the attendance and evaluation forms from the Co-Op office and giving it to their training supervisor.

EVALUATION

DAILY

� Attendance Report

� An attendance report will be given to the training organization to record your daily attendance.

WEEKLY

�  Accomplished Tasks Report � Students are required to fill a form with their

accomplished tasks, meetings, new skills, and any problems they have faced during this week.

� It must be signed by their co-op supervisor at the organization.

FINAL EVALUATION

� Student Final Report � Students are committed to presenting a complete report

which includes 4 sections:

I.  Organization: 1.  History 2.  Vision Statement 3.  Mission Statement 4.  Information (Size, field, products,..)

FINAL EVALUATION – STUDENT REPORT

II.  Department: 1.  Department structure 2.  Role and responsibility 3.  Assigned Tasks 4.  Accomplished Tasks 5.  Unaccomplished Tasks

a.  Reasons of Incompletion 6.  Problems Faced 7.  Solutions and Attempted Solutions 8.  Experience Gained 9.  Skills and Techniques Gained

FINAL EVALUATION – STUDENT REPORT

III.  Student Insight: IV.  Appendix:

1.  Weekly Reports

AFTER CO-OP TRAINING

� Students must hand-in their final report at the beginning of the new semester to the Co-Op Training office.

� Student must hand-in their organization evaluation sealed envelope to the Co-Op Training office.

� A date will be set for the presentation and discussion of their training.

GRADING

� The students grade is made of the following:

� The organization's evaluation is 80% of the student’s grade.

� The University will be responsible for 20% of the student's grade. � 10% Student Report

� 10% Discussion

� Students who fail to present their report on time will be given a chance to reschedule their presentation.

� Students who receive a failing score must register again for the course and start the Co-op process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

� Students are ambassadors of the University and must dress and act professionally to enhance the image of the University and future graduates.

� If students aren't assigned any schedules then they must notify their Co-op advisor.

� Students must be aware not to be always assigned clerical or non-related tasks.

� Students are in a learning environment and must try and acquire knowledge through observations and practice.

� Students should be proactive and learn new skills and techniques.

� Students should always ask questions when they don't understand a certain process or work procedure.

� Students should report any problems or harassment directly to their Co-op coordinator

CONTACT CO-OP TRAINING

� Co-Op Training Office is located in building 9, office 2026.

� Co-Op Coordinators: � Computer Science – TA. Aseel AlDabjan � Information Systems – TA. Maram AlKhayal � Network and Communication Systems – L. Dina AlHammadi

� Co-Op E-mail: coop.pnu@gmail.com

� Co-Op Blog: http://coopccis.wordpress.com/

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