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Center of Excellence - Business
Department Chair - Dr. Marina Grau
Program Coordinator - Charles Lewis
Instructor-Ronald Desbrow
Accounting
Central College
ACNT 1382 – Cooperative Education Accounting Technical
CRN 70723 – 16-Week Fall, 2015
August 24, 2015 – December 13, 2015
BSCC Room 208 | 6:00PM - 7:00PM | Monday
1 contact hour lecture per week; 20 contact hours of external learning experience (On-The-Job)
Instructor Contact Information:
Instructor Name:
Phone #:
Email:
Ronnie Desbrow
281-770-4853
Ronald.Desbrow@hccs.edu
Office location and hours
Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course.
You do not need to wait until you have received a poor grade before asking for my assistance.
Your performance in my class is very important to me. I am available to hear your concerns and
any suggestions you may have.
Course Description
Cooperative Education is a team effort involving your work supervisor, you, and your instructor.
It is a method of instruction that offers you the opportunity to earn college credits for the
achievement of learning activities, which are accomplished through current work experience or a
special project.
Prerequisites
1. The cooperative education student must have a declared major in the area of the coop/internship and must have successfully completed a minimum of 75% of the courses leading to
the AAS degree in his/her program area. These criteria must be completed prior to enrollment
into the program’s designated capstone cooperative education course.
2. The cooperative education student must have a declared major in the area of the coop/internship and must have successfully completed a minimum of 66% of the courses leading to
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the certificate program in his/her program area. These criteria must be completed prior to
enrollment into the program’s designated capstone cooperative education course.
3. To enroll in a cooperative education/internship course the student must have received the
approval of both the department chair and the cooperative education instructor.
Course Qualification and Education Credit For CPA Exam:
This course does not qualify for the CPA Exam educational credit requirement. The Texas State
Board of Public Accountancy (Board) requires that you have completed a baccalaureate or
higher degree from a Board recognized institution of higher education to study at a Board
recognized Texas community college to complete the educational requirements to qualify for the
CPA Exam. Houston Community College is recognized as a qualifying Texas community
college. This means that you have to have graduated from a recognized, four-year college
BEFORE the first day of this class if you want this class to fulfill the Board's education
requirements to sit for the CPA Exam. The Texas State Board of Public Accountancy (TSBPA)
awarded Houston Community College the designation to offer "Qualifying Educational Credits
for the CPA Examination." For additional information, refer to the Texas State Board of Public
Accountancy at: https://www.tsbpa.state.tx.us/
For a full list of accounting courses qualifying for the education credit for the CPA Exam, refer
to the link:
http://www.hccs.edu/programs/programs-a-z/accounting/
Course Goal
The primary purpose of Cooperative Education Accounting Technical-I and II is to provide
the students with a method of Technical/Academic instruction who, through written co-operative
arrangements between the school and sponsors, receive instruction, including required academic
courses and related vocational instruction, by alternating study in school with a job in any
occupational field. The course is designed to provide the students with actual on-the-job, handson training in their pursuit of a career in accounting.
Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
Students will:
1. Comply with the Cooperative Education and Internship Guidelines (the
“Guidelines”); document is included at the end of the syllabus.
2. Attend a minimum of 21 cooperative contact hours/week (1 lecture, 20 co-op) = 3 credit
hours.
3. Attend seminars and complete any required seminar activities.
4. Successfully achieve the requirements listed on the course outline for Cooperative
Education (See 1 above).
5. Complete the scheduled reports from the first day of class to the last day of regular class.
Learning objectives
The student will be able to:
1. Complete and submit a Cooperative Education Student Application.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Read and Understand a Work Agreement.
Outline learning activities with the help of the supervisor and the instructor.
Complete Employee Work Reports and submit to the instructor.
Attend seminars and complete required seminar activities.
Assume overall responsibility for the completion of all requirements of the program.
SCANS or Core Curriculum Statement
The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) from the U.S. Department
of Labor was asked to examine the demands of the workplace and whether our students are
capable of meeting those demands. Specifically, the Commission was directed to advise the
Secretary on the level of skills required to enter employment. In carrying out this charge, the
Commission was asked to do the following:
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Define the skills needed for employment
Propose acceptable levels of proficiency
Suggest effective ways to assess proficiency, and
Develop a dissemination strategy for the nation’s schools, businesses, and homes
SCANS research verifies that what we call workplace know-how defines effective job
performance today. This know-how has two elements: competencies and a foundation. This
report identifies five competencies and a three-part foundation of skills and personal qualities
that lie at the heart of job performance. These eight requirements are essential preparation for all
students, whether they go directly to work or plan further education. Thus, the competencies and
the foundation should be taught and understood in an integrated fashion that reflects the
workplace contexts in which they are applied.
Workplace Competencies
Foundation Skills
Resources: allocating time, money,
materials, space, staff
Basic Skills: reading, writing, arithmetic
and mathematics, speaking and listening
Interpersonal Skills: working on teams,
teaching others, serving customers, leading,
negotiating, and working well with people
from culturally diverse backgrounds
Thinking Skills: thinking creatively,
making decisions, solving problems, seeing
things in the mind’s eye, knowing how to
learn, and reasoning
Information: acquiring and evaluating
data, organizing and maintaining files,
interpreting and communicating, and using
computers to process information
Personal Qualities: individual
responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, selfmanagement and integrity
Systems: understanding social,
organizational, and technological systems,
monitoring and correcting performances,
and designing or improving systems
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Technology: selecting equipment and
tools, applying technology to specific tasks,
and maintaining and troubleshooting
technologies
SCANS workplace competencies and foundation skills have been integrated into the Cooperative
Education Program, and are exhibited in the SCANS schedule.
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ACNT 1382/2382 Cooperative Education Accounting Technical-Course Calendar Fall 2015
WEEK ONE-August 24 2015
Discuss Cooperative Education and Internship Guidelines and the course syllabus.
Cooperative Education Student Applications due if not already submitted.
WEEK TWO-August 31, 2015
Submit Student/Employee Weekly Work Report.
Submit Cooperative Work Experience Agreement.
Submit Cooperative Education Training Plan.
Submit Map to place of employment.
Participate in learning activities.
WEEK THREE –September 7, 2015
School Holiday-Labor Day
WEEK FOUR-September 14, 2015
Submit Student/Employee Weekly Work Report.
Participate in learning activities.
Handout evaluation form for employer completion
WEEK FIVE-September 21, 2015
Submit Student/Employee Weekly Work Report.
Participate in learning activities.
WEEK SIX-September 28, 2015
Submit Student/Employee Weekly Work Report.
Participate in learning activities.
Visit students at work site and complete first evaluation
WEEK SEVEN-October 5, 2015 (Coop Visits)
Submit Student/Employee Weekly Work Report.
Share CO-OP Student Evaluation Form (first)
Participate in learning activities.
WEEK EIGHT-October 12, 2015
Submit Student/Employee Weekly Work Report.
Participate in learning activities.
WEEK NINE-October 19, 2015
Submit Student/Employee Weekly Work Report.
Participate in learning activities.
WEEK TEN-October 26, 2015
Submit Student/Employee Weekly Work Report.
Participate in learning activities.
WEEK ELEVEN-November 2, 2015
Submit Student/Employee Weekly Work Report.
Participate in learning activities.
WEEK TWELVE-November 9, 2015
Submit Student/Employee Weekly Work Report.
Participate in learning activities.
WEEK THIRTEEN-November 16, 2015
Submit Student/Employee Weekly Work Report.
Participate in learning activities.
Begin securing evaluation form from employer.
WEEK FOURTEEN-November 23, 2015
Submit Student/Employee Weekly Work Report
Submit Final Evaluation
Share CO-OP Student Evaluation Form provided by sponsor.
Participate in learning activities.
WEEK FIFTEEN-November 30, 2015
Submit Student/Employee Weekly Work Report.
Participate in learning activities.
WEEK SIXTEEN December 7, 2015
Submit Student/Employee Weekly Work Report and finalize course requirements
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Important Due Dates:
1. Read the course syllabus. Go to the HCCS home page and click on
the “Leaning Web” in the right sidebar topic. Enter Ronald
Desbrow in the faculty section. Go to ACNT 1382 (CRN 70723)
or ACNT 2382 (CRN 70896). Read the course syllabus in its
entirety.
Due date: September 8, 2015.
2. Complete “Houston Community College Cooperative
Education Student Application” (Pages 31 and 32 of syllabus).
Due Date: August 31, 2015.
3. Complete “Houston Community College Cooperative
Education Training Plan” (page 34 of syllabus). Be sure you and
your supervisor sign the form.
Due Date: September 14, 2015.
4. Complete “Houston Community College Cooperative Work
Experience Agreement” (page 36 of syllabus).
Due Date: September 14, 2015.
5. Complete “Houston Community College Co-Op Student
Evaluation Form” (pages 38 and 39 of syllabus).
Due Date: September 28, 2015.
6. Complete “Houston Community College Co-Op Student
Evaluation Form” (pages 38 and 39 of syllabus).
Due Date: November 23, 2015.
7. Complete “Map to Place of Employment” (page 41 of syllabus).
Due Date: September 14, 2015.
8. Complete “Student/Employee Weekly Work Report” (see page
42 of syllabus).
Due Date: Every class day.
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Instructional Methods
ACCT 1382 is an elective course depending upon program or accounting courses. As an
instructor, I want my students to be successful. I feel that it is my responsibility to provide you
with knowledge concerning the field of accounting, modeling good teaching strategies, and
organizing and monitoring the class experience that allows you to connect the information that
you learn in this course to the real world of accounting.
It is your responsibility to read the Cooperative Education and Internship Guidelines and The
Work Book, Getting the Job You Want. In addition, it is your responsibility to ensure all
forms and reports are timely completed and submitted. Further, you are responsible for attending
1 hour lecture each week and performing 20 hours/week of on-the-job work, participate in
classroom activities, and enjoy yourself while experiencing the real world of accounting.
As I believe that engaging the students in the learning is essential for teaching to be effective,
you will spend the majority of class time involved in collaborative activities. You will be
involved in discussions with your classmates and your instructor. As you will want to contribute
to these discussions, you will need to come to class prepared to discuss, analyze and evaluate
information from your learning activities and other sources.
Student Assignments
Assignments have been developed that will enhance your learning. To better understand a topic,
you will be given assignments on key information that you will need to remember for your
success in your career as an accountant. Students will be required to successfully complete the
following homework and presentation project.
Homework:
 Submit the required reports by the due dates as previously discussed under Course
Calendar.
Graded Attendance
Attendance during the 16 week classes beginning August 25, 2014 through December 14, 2014,
where lecturing of various materials are provided in the class, will be considered for grading.
Student Assessments
The following chart illustrates the grading scale for purposes of the Student Assessment.
Criteria
1. First CO-OP Student Evaluation Form
2. Second CO-OP Student Evaluation
Form
3. Presentation
4. Student/Employee Weekly Work
Report (16 weeks x 5 points)
5. Class Attendance/Participation (16
weeks x 5 points)
Total
7
Maximum
125 points
125 points
Percent
25.5%
25.5%
80 points
80 points
16.3%
16.3%
80 points
16.4%
490 points
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1. and 2.-CO-OP Student Evaluation Forms
The first and second CO-OP Student Evaluation Forms will represent 51% of your course
final grade; 25.5% for each evaluation. The evaluation form is prepared by the Sponsor,
reviewed by the instructor and signed by the student. There are 13 Affective Traits, 5
Psychomotor Skills, and 7 Cognitive Skills, for a total of 25 measurable aspects (ratings of N/A,
1, 2, 3, 4, and 5). Each aspect will be given the appropriate weight as the applicable rating:
minimum 25 points (1 point x25 aspects) to a maximum of 125 points (5 points x 25 aspects ;).
Any N/A ratings will reduce the number of aspects and increase the point value proportionately
of each aspect so that 125 points will be the maximum points earned for determining the score.
3. Presentation
 Prepare a 15 minute presentation to include a discussion of the following:
o Seven discussion points of presentation:
 1. Discuss your Job Description (5 points)
 2. Discuss your Work Agreement (5 points)
 3. Describe a typical day at work (5 points).
 4. How does the job relate to accounting? (5 points)
 5. How is the job preparing you for a career in accounting? (5 points)
 6. Where do you see yourself in one year? Five Years? (5 points)
 7. Additional relevant information.(5 points) (max 35 points)
o Submit a quality outline of your presentation to the instructor at the time of the
presentation. (max of 25 points)
o Deliver a quality presentation to the class (max 20 points)
The presentation will be worth 80 points determined as follows:
 Submission and quality of Outline (max of 25 points*)
 Ensure all discussion points are addressed (see Presentation above) (max of 35
points; 5 points for each of the 7 discussion points.)
 Delivery of presentation (max of 20 points**)
Presentation Criteria
Address all 7 elements (5 pts
each)
Submission and quality of
Outline
Delivery of presentation
Total
Minimum Points
0 Points
Maximum Points
35 points
0 Points
25 points*
0 points
0 points
20 points**
80 points
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The following chart explains the point values and grading criteria assigned to the Submission
and Quality of Outline and Delivery of Presentation.
*Submission
and Quality
of Outline
Excellent (A)
Good (B)
Acceptable ©
25 points
Outline is
completely
relevant,
logical and
wellprepared.
20-24 points
Outline is
generally
relevant,
logical and
wellprepared.
17-19 points
Outline is
somewhat
relevant,
logical and
wellprepared.
Good (B)
Acceptable
(C)
16-19 points
Delivery of
presentation
is generally
logical, clear
and well
presented.
14-15 points
Delivery of
presentation
is somewhat
logical, clear
and well
presented.
**Delivery of Excellent (A)
Presentation
20 points
Delivery of
presentation
is completely
logical, clear
and well
presented.
Needs
Improvement
(D)
15-16 points
Outline is less
than
somewhat
relevant,
logical and
wellprepared.
Unacceptable
(F)
Needs
Improvement
(D)
12-14 points
Delivery of
presentation
is less than
somewhat
logical, clear
and well
presented.
Unacceptable
(F)
0 points
Outline is not
submitted or
is not
relevant,
logical and
wellprepared.
0 points
Delivery of
presentation
is not logical,
clear and well
presented.
4. Student/Employee Weekly Work Reports
There will be 16 weekly entries on the Student/Employee Weekly Work Report. The student
will enter the Activity Description for each week and timely submit to instructor according to the
Course Schedule above. Each weekly entry will be worth 5 points. (5 points x 16 weeks=80
points). Weekly reports submitted late will be awarded a maximum of 3 points for each late
submission.
5. Class Attendance and Participation
There are 16 weeks in the semester. Classroom attendance and participation will be worth 5
points each for one hour classroom lecture. Absences will be awarded zero points.
Instructional Materials
Cooperative Education and Internship Guidelines (Revised 1/2012) (Refer to:
http://www.hccs.edu/hcc/System%20Home/Departments/Workforce/Career%20and%20Technic
al%20Education%20%28Workforce%29/pdf/CooperativeEdInternshipGuidelines122009.pdf)
HCC Policy Statements
Link: http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/student-handbook/
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing,
etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services
Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to
provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.
To visit the ADA Web site, click the link: http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/disabilityservices/
For questions, please contact Donna Price at 713.718.5165 or the Disability Counselor at your
college.
District ADA Coordinator - Donna Price - 713.718.5165
For a list of ADA Counselors, click on the link: http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/disabilityservices/ada-counselors/
Academic Honesty
A student who is academically dishonest is, by definition, not showing that the coursework has
been learned, and that student is claiming an advantage not available to other students. The
instructor is responsible for measuring each student's individual achievements and also for
ensuring that all students compete on a level playing field. Thus, in our system, the instructor has
teaching, grading, and enforcement roles. You are expected to be familiar with the University's
Policy on Academic Honesty, found in the catalog. What that means is: If you are charged with
an offense, pleading ignorance of the rules will not help you. Students are responsible for
conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties
and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student
accused of scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic dishonesty”: includes, but is not limited to,
cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes:
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Copying from another students’ test paper;
Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;
Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;
Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or part the
contents of a test that has not been administered;
Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
Plagiarism means the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged incorporation of
that work in one’s own written work offered for credit.
Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written work
offered for credit. Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or F
in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or
dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook)
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Student attendance
It is important that you come to class! Attending class regularly is the best way to succeed in this
class. Research has shown that the single most important factor in student success is attendance.
Simply put, going to class greatly increases your ability to succeed. You are expected to attend
all lecture and labs regularly. You are responsible for materials covered during your absences.
Class attendance is checked daily. Although it is your responsibility to drop a course for
nonattendance, the instructor has the authority to drop you for excessive absences.
If you are not attending class, you are not learning the information. As the information that is
discussed in class is important for your career, students may be dropped from a course after
accumulating absences in excess of 12.5% hours of instruction. The six hours of class time
would include any total classes missed or for excessive tardiness or leaving class early.
You may decide NOT to come to class for whatever reason. As an adult making the decision not
to attend, you do not have to notify the instructor prior to missing a class. However, if this
happens too many times, you may suddenly find that you have “lost” the class.
Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades. If you miss any class, you are
responsible for all material missed. It is a good idea to find a friend or a buddy in class who
would be willing to share class notes or discussion or be able to hand in paper if you unavoidably
miss a class.
Class attendance equals class success.
Withdrawal Deadline
If you feel that you cannot complete this course, you will need to withdraw from the course prior
to the final date of withdrawal. Final date to withdraw from a course in the Fall 2015 semester
is October 30, 2015. Before you withdraw from your course, please take the time to meet with
the instructor to discuss why you feel it is necessary to do so. The instructor may be able to
provide you with suggestions that would enable you to complete the course. Your success is
very important. Beginning in fall 2007, the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time
entering freshmen to no more than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational
career in obtaining a certificate and/or degree.
To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted an Early
Alert process by which your professor may “alert” you and HCC counselors that you might fail a
class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic performance. It is your responsibility
to visit with your professor or a counselor to learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might
be available to assist you – online tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay
in class and improve your academic performance.
If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact an HCC counselor or your
professor prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be done PRIOR
to the withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript. **Final withdrawal deadlines
vary each semester and/or depending on class length, please visit the online registration
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calendars, HCC schedule of classes and catalog, any HCC Registration Office, or any HCC
counselor to determine class withdrawal deadlines. Remember to allow a 24-hour response
time when communicating via email and/or telephone with a professor and/or counselor. Do
not submit a request to discuss withdrawal options less than a day before the deadline. If you
do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the grade that you are making in the class
as your final grade.
Repeat Course Fee
The State of Texas encourages students to complete college without having to repeat failed
classes. To increase student success, students who repeat the same course more than twice, are
required to pay extra tuition. The purpose of this extra tuition fee is to encourage students to
pass their courses and to graduate. Effective fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate to
students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. If you are considering course
withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer with your instructor/counselor as
early as possible about your study habits, reading and writing homework, test taking skills,
attendance, course participation, and opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be
available.
HCC Student Services Information
Link:
http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/student-handbook/
Early Alert
HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor will “alert” you through
counselors of concerns that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor
academic performance.
Classroom Behavior
As your instructor and as a student in this class, it is our shared responsibility to develop and
maintain a positive learning environment for everyone. Your instructor takes this responsibility
very seriously and will inform members of the class if their behavior makes it difficult for
him/her to carry out this task. As a fellow learner, you are asked to respect the learning needs of
your classmates and assist your instructor achieve this critical goal.
Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices
As a student active in the learning community of this course, it is your responsibility to be
respectful of the learning atmosphere in your classroom. To show respect of your fellow
students and instructor, you will turn off your phone and other electronic devices, and will not
use these devices in the classroom unless you receive permission from the instructor.
Use of recording devices, including camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in
classrooms, laboratories, faculty offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or
testing occurs. Students with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable
accommodation should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for information
regarding reasonable accommodations
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Instructor Requirements
As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:
 Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are
to be derived
 Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions, and
lectures
 Provide a description of any special projects or assignments
 Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make up
 Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any
special projects or assignments
 Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required
To be successful in this class, it is the student’s responsibility to:
 Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities
 Read and comprehend the textbook
 Complete the required assignments and exams:
o Homework; Project, Sectional Exams (exam-1, exam-2, exam-3), Final Exam
 Ask for help when there is a question or problem
 Keep copies of homework, projects, instructions, and e-mails including this syllabus
Program/Discipline Requirements
Assignments in electronic format are a discipline requirement of ACNT 2382. E-mailing
assignments as attachments is essential. Assignments reinforce what you are learning in class by
connecting theory to the real world of accounting. The assignments are very important and as
such, they must be completed on time or you will not receive a passing grade in this class.
EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student
feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated
time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based
questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be
made available to your professors and division chairs for continual
improvement of instruction. For more information, click on the EGLS3 Link:
http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/egls3/
Grading
I will assign homework, projects, conduct examinations, and keep your work in electronic format
as evidence for my assessments that you can use to determine how successful you are at
achieving the course learning outcomes (mastery of course content and skills) outlined in the
syllabus. If you find you are not mastering the material and skills, you are encouraged to reflect
on how you study and prepare for each class. I welcome a dialogue on what you discover and
may be able to assist you in finding resources on campus that will improve your performance.
Grading Evidence
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
First CO-OP Student Evaluation Form
Second CO-OP Student Evaluation Form
Presentation
Student/Employee Weekly Work Report
Attendance and Class Participation
HCC Grading Scale
90 - 100%
=
80 - 89%
=
70 - 79%
=
60 - 69%
=
BELOW 60% =
A
(4pts)
B (3
pts)
C
(2pts)
D (1
pts)
F (0
pts)
(441 to 490 points)
(392 to 440 points)
(343 to391 points)
(294 to 342 points)
(
0 to 293 points)
Instructor Grading Criteria
Criteria
1. First CO-OP Student Evaluation Form
2. Second CO-OP Student Evaluation
Form
3. Presentation
4. Student/Employee Weekly Work
Report
5. Class Attendance and Participation
Total
14
Maximum
125 points
125 points
Percent
25.5%
25.5%
80 points
80 points
16.3%
16.3%
80 points
490 points
16.4%
100%
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Instructor Grading Criteria
Student Evaluations (2)
Presentation
Weekly Work Reports
Attendance
51.0 % of your final grade
16.3% of your final grade
16.3% of your final grade
16.4% of your final grade
Maximum
A
B
C
D
Instructor Grading Criteria
Points Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Points
Evaluation 1
125 125 113 112 100 99 88 87 75
Evaluation 2
125 125 113 112 100 99 88 87 75
80
80 72 71 64 63 56 55 48
Presentation
330 298 2.95 264 261 232 229 198
Attendance
80
80 72 71 64 63
56 55 48
Homework-Weekly Reports
80
80 72 71 64 63
56 55 48
490 490 442 437 392 387 344 339 294
Total:
15
Earned
% Grade
0.00% F
0.00% F
0.00% F
0.00% F
0.00% F
0.00% F
0.00% F
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COOPERATIVE
EDUCATION
AND
INTERNSHIP
GUIDELINES
Career and Technical Education Division
Career and Technical Education
Initiatives
We Make Houston Work
Houston Community College
Last Revised 05/01/13
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Dr. Freddie Wade III, Director
Workforce Program Initiatives
Cooperative Education Programs
3100 Main, Houston, TX 77002
Office No. 713.718.7596  Fax No. 713.718.5018
Email: freddie.wade@hccs.edu
Houston Community College System seeks to provide equal education opportunities without
regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or handicap. This policy extends to
employment, admission, and all programs and activities supported by the college.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A.
WHAT IS COOPERATIVE EDUCATION? .................................................................4
B.
TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD GUIDELINES ............5
C.
INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES INFORMATION FOR THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP) ......................................................................................7
D.
PROCEDURES FOR DEPARTMENT CHAIRS AND DESIGNATED COOPERATIVE
EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS ....................................................................................8
E.
DETERMINATION OF COLLEGE CREDIT ............................................................10
F.
RESPONSIBILITIES ....................................................................................................11
 Who is responsible for what?
 Workforce Development Program Responsibilities
 System Workforce Program Initiatives Office Responsibilities
 Instructor Responsibilities in Cooperative Education
 Student /Employee Responsibilities
 Sponsors Responsibilities
 Dr. Wade’s Cooperative Education and Internship Sponsors (Employers) Database
G.
MOST COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED BY STUDENTS .......................................13
H.
STEPS STUDENTS SHOULD TAKE .........................................................................14
I.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION STUDENT APPLICATION .............................. 15-17
J.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION TRAINING PLAN ............................................. 18-19
K.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE AGREEMENT............. 20-21
L.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION STUDENT EVALUATION FORM ................. 22-24
M.
MAP TO PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT .......................................................................25
N.
STUDENT/EMPLOYEE WEEKLY WORK REPORT ...............................................26
O.
NOTES ..........................................................................................................................27
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What is Cooperative Education?
“Co-op” is the term used to represent Co-operative Education in relation to the state
approved program of on-the-job, hands-on training. Such training is funded by the state
when it meets guidelines set forth by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
(THECB).
Cooperative Education: A method of Workforce/Academic instruction for individuals who,
through written co-operative arrangements between the school and sponsors, receive
instruction, including required academic courses and related vocational instruction, by
alternating study in school with a job in any occupational field. The two experiences must
be planned and supervised by the school and sponsors so that each contributes to the
student’s education and employability. Work periods and school attendance may be
alternate between half days, full days, weeks, or other periods of time in fulfilling the
cooperative education program.
“Co-op” at HCC, is that part of a workforce or academic program consisting of one or more
approved courses. These courses carry the workforce program or academic area name and
number. Each workforce course consists of 16 lecture hours per semester and a minimum of
20 hours per week of “hands on” job experience in a 3 semester hour course. Actual use of
the credit hours toward degree requirements is specified on the degree plan or at the
discretion of the instructional dean, within college rules and regulations.
Each course must have its own course prefix and course reference number. Training must be
delivered, supervised and coordinated by a “qualified instructor” to satisfy the THECB
requirements. The instructor and the program receive 21 contact hours per week, per
student, per 3 or 4 semester hour course for a total of 336 contact hours per semester, per
student. The program area is responsible for requesting course approval, student counseling,
student registration and supervising the training, just as with any other course in the
program curriculum.
The Cooperative Education Office was established to promote Cooperative Education, to
assist and train workforce programs in procedures for conducting Cooperative Education
courses, to assist the workforce programs in setting up job sites, to keep a coordinated
system of Cooperative Education records and to function as an intermediary between the
workforce programs and the Coordinating Board.
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Texas Higher Education
Coordinating Board Guidelines
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board (THECB) has specific guidelines that
must be met by state approved cooperative
education courses. A copy of those
guidelines is located below, followed by a
brief explanation of the HCC Cooperative
Education Course as it relates to each
guideline.
1. The cooperative education course
must be planned in advance by the
educational institution and the
workplace, and should include
established learning objectives
outlined in a formal plan developed
and documented by the educational
institution and the sponsor.
All work sites must be in the field of
study and must be approved by the
Department Chair or his/her
designated Instructor. A separate
“co-op” course name and syllabus
must exist for each course and
program. The Department Chair or
the designated co-op instructor must
approve each student’s preparedness
and scheduling sequence. A student
training plan defining the area of
training to be received is established
by the instructor and the workplace
supervisor. The training plan should
be retained for a period not to exceed
the retention period the instructor has
for other course documents.
2. A faculty member is responsible for
the classroom instruction and the
sponsor is responsible for the daily
supervision of the student at the
workplace.
The faculty member insures that the
co-op student completes all
requirements listed in the course
outline for cooperative education,
and the co-op sponsor insures the
student completes the requirements
listed in the training plan.
3. An External Learning Experience
Evaluation form must be initiated by
the instructor for each student in the
cooperative education course and
maintained at the educational
institution.
This item is satisfied with the co-op
evaluation form and is the basis for
requiring the maintenance of all
reports and evaluations on file. The
evaluation form should be retained
for a period not to exceed the
retention period the instructor has for
other course documents.
4. Faculty are required to visit the work
site a minimum of once per session.
It is optional to visit a second time;
instead communications can be
conducted via electronic means.
5
Co-op students may be a paid or
unpaid work experience.
6
A typical semester length co-op
course would have 1 contact hour of
lecture per week and 20 contact
hours of external learning
experience, for a total of 336 contact
hours per semester and would be
awarded three semester credit hours.
A typical HCC co-op student
receives 1 semester credit hour for 1
lecture contact hour per week for 16
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weeks and 1 semester credit hour for
7-10 co-op contact hours per week
for 16 weeks.
other institutions, which have
acquired insurance for their co-op
programs.
7 Only students who have begun
employment at approved work sites
on or before the official class
reporting date may be reported for
funding.
9
Normally, the student must have
reported to the job no later than the
first class day of the semester. The
latest a student may report to his job,
under normal situations, is one day
prior to the official date of record for
the respective semester. HCC allows
late registration up until that time.
External learning experiences must
be governed by a written agreement
of affiliation between the higher
education institution and the
affiliated public or private entities.
The higher education institution must
maintain copies of such agreements
and have them available for review
by the Coordinating Board staff.
All HCC co-op programs are
required to procure and maintain
letters of agreement between HCC,
the student, and the co-op sponsor.
These documents should be retained
for a period of 5 years.
The instructors of the external
learning experience must be
approved to teach in the specific
program in which the student is
enrolled.
10 Colleges, business and industries
participating in external learning
experiences are encouraged to refer to
the labor laws for clarification of
employment versus non-employment
relationships.
All HCC instructors in a workforce
program must meet THECB and
SACS Rules for approval to teach
classes in that program discipline.
Co-op representatives at each of the
HCC colleges are kept informed on
current labor law issues through
association with cooperative education
organizations within the state and
across the nation. They also stay
current on labor laws through contact
with system office.
8 Institutions are encouraged to obtain
liability insurance for their students
who are enrolled in the external
learning experiences.
The topic of liability insurance for
co-op students at HCC is being
researched through coordination with
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INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES INFORMATION FOR CIP
HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE INTERNSHIP
Students interested in participating in a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) internship must
obtain an internship assignment in a field specifically related to their present course of study.
The student must have completed at least 50% of their program which makes them eligible for
cooperative education assignment.
STEPS TO THE INTERNSHIP PROCESS:
1. The Purchasing Department will release the RFP/IFB/RFQ
2. Procurement selects and notifies vendor to set up internship orientation and job
descriptions for specific job.
3. Internship director collects cooperative education forms and sets the up student on the
web based tracking system through the Job Connections Network via the job developer
4. Department chair provides job order and contacts job placement office which sets up job
order
5. Chair provides resumes and student recommendations
6. Vendors receives resumes and begins internship interviews
7. Interviews should take place either on the worksite or in the office of the job placement
personnel
8. a) If student is chosen, work begins and follow up with student is initiated.
b) If student is not chosen, department chair/placement personnel will de-brief.
Students/Employers will be visited on site at least twice during the semester and are
expected to adhere to Cooperative Education forms. (applications, training plans, work
experience agreements, and evaluation forms.)
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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM
PROCEDURES FOR DEPARTMENT CHAIRS AND
DESIGNATED COOPERATIVE EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS
The following steps and guidelines are to be followed by all participants in the co-op program.
Some flexibility is allowed in procedural set-up, but each step is necessary to meet the goals,
objectives and requirements of the program as well as guarantee the smooth operation of the
cooperative arrangement. The System’s Workforce Program Initiatives office is available to
assist in planning or execution of any of the guidelines.
STEP
1.
Provide an orientation to all students, explaining all details concerning Co-op as early
as possible in the semester proceeding the semester scheduled for co-op. The
Cooperative Education Office may be called upon to conduct or participate in the
orientation. The early start is to allow sufficient time to locate job-sites and allow the
hiring process to be completed by the time of registration. All students applying for
Cooperative Education classes must have a relative job per the discipline and must
verify employment at the time Of registration. It is anticipated that the job the student
has will last until completion of the course. If the student looses the job, the
department may grant an “I” or be dropped if student quits job.
2.
Conduct a sign-up campaign. Have all students interested in Co-op for the up-coming
semester to complete an application for Co-op. Use these applications as a guide to
assist in placement of students and planning activities. This is not a state required
document, but is very helpful in completing our stated goals. This process should be
initiated as soon as possible in the semester. Applications for Co-op should be
accepted through registration where job placement is possible; late applications
reduce chance of placement.
3.
Assist students in finding jobs before registration for the Co-op semester. It is the
student’s responsibility to make contact, interview and get the job, but he or she
should be assisted where possible. A work position cannot be guaranteed to the
student, but every effort should be made to help by:
a.
Providing potential job location information to the students based on personal
contacts, previous co-op locations and job announcements.
b.
Encouraging and teaching the students to look on his or her own for a job
position.
c.
Requesting help from the System’s Director of Workforce Program Initiatives
in locating job positions when you need more contacts. Copies of the
Application for Co-op should be forwarded to the System Cooperative
Education Office for each student needing assistance in locating a work site.
d.
Counseling the students concerning interviewing and resume preparation.
Advise the student as needed to achieve successful placement. Where
possible, initiate the use of the workbook discussed in item 4 below.
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4.
Verify students have relevant employment by the final registration date. This can be a
group session or covered individually with each student. Minimum topics to be
covered are listed below:
a.
Necessity for and what you expect in completion of “The Work Book, Getting
the Job You Want”, before receiving credit for the course.
b.
Necessity for what you expect in completion of the final report.
c.
Necessity for the completion of and return of the Training Plan no later than
the end of the third week of the Co-op semester.
d.
Necessity for the return of the completed reports no later than one week
following the two weeks reporting periods.
5.
Provide departmental approval and register students during early registration or
regular registration. At the time of registration, give the students his or her co-op
packet, containing his or her reports and Training Plan. Remind the students of the
importance of the prompt return of the Training Plan. All Cooperative Education
class registration is to be processed in person to assure understanding of procedures
and requirements.
6.
Forward completed Training Plans to the System’s Workforce Program Initiatives
office as soon as possible. Do not hold them until they all come in. Please send them
upon receipt. These are required documents and must be kept on file in the System
Cooperative Education Office. You should keep copies in your department files. All
Training Plans should be turned in by the end of the third week of the co-op semester.
Failure to return a completed Training Plan within a reasonable period will
void the Co-op Agreement Course resulting in a “W” (WITHDRAW) or “F”.
7.
The co-op instructor should visit the work site to evaluate the student progress during
the semester. Any competent instructor in the field, who is knowledgeable in the
program, can make the visit to assist the co-op instructors. The first visit should be
before the end of the sixth week and a second visit, which is optional, can be
conducted via electronic means. You may request assistance from the department
chair in case of hardship. Forward any and all evaluations to the System Cooperative
Education Office at the end of the semester. These are required documents and must
be kept on file. Copies may be kept in the department if desired.
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DETERMINATION OF COLLEGE CREDIT
Credit for cooperative education during the semester will be based on the following:
PREREQUISITES
1. A minimum of 21 cooperative contact
hours/week (1 lecture, 20 co-op)=3
credit hours (1:5 ratio)
1. The cooperative education student must
have a declared major in the area of the
co-op/internship and must have
successfully completed a minimum of
75% of the courses leading to the AAS
degree in his/her program area. These
criteria must be completed prior to
enrollment into the program’s designated
capstone cooperative education course.
2. Attendance at seminars and
completion of required seminar
activities.
3. Successful achievement of the
requirements listed on the course
outline for Cooperative Education.
4. Completion of scheduled reports from
first day of class to the last day of
regular classes.
OR
The cooperative education student must
have a declared major in the area of the
co-op/internship and must have
successfully completed a minimum of
66% of the courses leading to the
certificate program in his/her program
area. These criteria must be completed
prior to enrollment into the program’s
designated capstone cooperative
education course.
2. To enroll in a cooperative
education/internship course the student
must have received the approval of both
the department chair and the cooperative
education instructor.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT?
The following separation and assignment of responsibilities is based on two factors, THECB
requirements and workload requirements. The workload is divided between the Job Placement
Counselor and at least one instructor from each participating course. The instructor should be
credited with this assigned workload (contact hours) as part of his/her overload assigned duties.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Maintain a database of work-sites. The program chair and instructor of the courses should
use their expertise and personal contacts in the industry to locate and maintain sponsors,
who are willing to provide work-sites for co-op students. There should be a continuing
contact and search activity to maintain as many job-sites as needed. The program may look
to the Director of Workforce Program Initiatives for assistance in this area, but primarily
student placement responsibility must remain with the program. When assistance is desired
from the Workforce Program Initiatives, it should be specifically requested, so that the staff
may work effectively where needed, rather than randomly.
2. Conduct all of the steps listed under “Procedures for Program Chairs and Designated
Cooperative Education Instructors”. All steps listed in that section relate either to routine
student counseling or to direct Instructor responsibility, as specified by the THECB
Guidelines. The Director of Workforce Program Initiatives may be requested to assist in
some of these functions. Primary responsibility must stay with the Instructor.
SYSTEM WORKFORCE PROGRAM INITIATIVES OFFICE
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Maintain contact with the Coordinating Board and other state offices to assure HCC is
current on all Cooperative Education guidelines and regulations.
2. Maintain contact with Cooperative Education service and training centers and
professional organizations to keep Houston Community College current with the latest
trends and give HCC a prominent role in developing future trends.
3. Keep a centralized set of records to assure completeness and continuity of the Co-op
Program at Houston Community College.
4. Act as quality assurance officer for the Cooperative Education program at HCC, by
continued inspection of program and student status and reporting deficiencies to the
instructors.
5. Maintain and supervise a travel budget for Cooperative Education travel expenses. The
colleges are responsible for their own cooperative education travel expenses.
6. Assist the Workforce Development Program instructors in all areas of the Cooperative
Education Program upon request.
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NOTE: The priority of the Director of
Workforce Program Initiatives is to
assist the workforce program:
a. First, to programs with temporary or unexpected problems.
b. Second, to programs participating for the first time.
c. Third, to programs with small number of students participating that do not justify an
Instructor for Co-op.
d. Fourth, to programs in order of request received.
7. Act as system administrator for routine Cooperative Education business.
8. Maintain a continuous search and contact effort to promote Cooperative Education with
industry and to establish new job sites. New contacts will be passed on to the co-op
programs. These contacts are to supplement the workforce program contacts, not
completely replace them.
INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES IN COOPERATIVE EDUCATION:
Instructors are responsible for the following:
1. Advising students regarding the Cooperative Education Program.
2. Assisting Cooperative Education sponsors/supervisors in outlining “on-the-job” learning
activities.
3. Approving student work agreement learning plan.
4. Assisting students in obtaining suitable Cooperative Education assignments
5. Consulting with the sponsor to confirm student’s progress.
6. Visiting student at place of employment.
7. Providing for 16 hours of student seminar activities each semester.
8. Outline the student’s course requirements, learning activities, and the method of
evaluation at their first seminar meeting in an appropriate course syllabus.
9. Securing student evaluations from sponsors and making them available to the students.
10. Assigning each student a grade based on job performance; and the other requirements
listed on the Cooperative Education course outline or syllabus.
11. Submitting students’ grades and other appropriate student records at the end of the
semester to the Program Chair.
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STUDENT/EMPLOYEE
RESPONSIBILITIES:
SPONSORS RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Agree to participate in the Cooperative
Education Program and sign a Work
Experience Agreement.
1. Students have the over-all responsibility to
see that all of the requirements for the
Cooperative Education program are
2. Agree to complete the Education Training
performed as described in this guide.
Plan.
2. Complete and submit an application to the
3. Participate in a minimum of one on-site visit
instructor.
with the instructor. Two visits are preferred.
3. Read and sign a Work Agreement.
4. Outline activity with the help of the
4. Participate in student evaluation
supervisor.
DR. WADE’S CO-OP & INTERNSHIP SPONSORS
5. Turn in Employee Work Reports to
(EMPLOYERS) DATABASE:
your instructor each week.
___________________
6. Attend seminars and complete required
seminar activities.
MOST COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED BY STUDENTS
You must have successfully completed at
least 75% of the associate’s degree or 66%
of the certificate award and have
departmental approval and meet individual
department requirements
WHAT IS COOPERATIVE
EDUCATION?
It is a team effort involving your work
supervisor, you, and your instructor.
Cooperative Education is a method of
instruction that offers you the opportunity to
earn college credit for the achievement of
learning activities, which are accomplished
through current work experience or a special
project.
DO VA BENEFITS APPLY?
Co-op is an approved course of study at
HCC for graduate and VA programs. For all
questions concerning VA benefits, check
with the HCC VA office or Registrar.
HOW MUCH CREDIT MAY BE
EARNED?
MUST YOU HAVE A JOB TO
ENROLL?
You earn three (3) credit hours each
semester in a typical co-op course. No more
than twenty (20) hours of work may be
credited to your work requirements each
week.
Yes. Your instructor will assist you in
seeking approved employment. However,
you must be employed by the official day of
record.
ARE COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
CREDITS TRANSFERABLE?
HOW DO YOU QUALIFY FOR
ENROLLMENT?
That depends on your major. Check with the
college of your choice to be sure.
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WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU QUIT
OR CHANGE JOBS DURING THE
SEMESTER?
HOW DO YOU DROP OR ADD
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION?
These courses are just like any other course.
Regular registration procedures are to be
followed.
You will be dropped if you quit working
without an instructor’s written permission. If
you change jobs, you must repeat the paper
work for the new job just like you did at the
beginning of the semester.
WHAT KIND OF GRADE MAY YOU RECEIVE?
Grades are just like those in other courses.
Your instructor will base your grade on how
well you met the requirements listed on the
course outline for Cooperative Education.
STEPS STUDENTS SHOULD TAKE
1. See the Department Chair or Co-op instructor for the program responsible for your area of
study. Some requirements may vary slightly from program to program.
2. Read the Student Guide thoroughly. Any other questions can be answered in your major
department.
3. Do not wait until registration. Make sure all forms and paper work are filled out and turned in
on time.
4. In cooperation with your Co-op Instructor or Cooperative Education Office, secure approved
employment and have it verified by the department.
5. With the help of your Co-op Instructor and employment supervisor, develop a work
experience agreement and a training plan.
Remember there is a one (1) hour lecture seminar each week that must be attended.
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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION STUDENT APPLICATION
This form is for organizational and communication purposes. It is a required documentation for
permanent files. We strongly suggest that each program use this form. The form helps generate a
list of all interested students, along with all data needed to allow follow-up and to assist in Co-op
job placement. Completion of the form encourages the student to begin serious consideration of
factors involved with Co-op. The forms will be completed and kept in the program files by the
instructor.
When the instructor needs help in locating a Co-op job sites, they should send a copy of the
application to the Cooperative Education Office. It is preferable that the instructor send the
application rather than referring the student to the Cooperative Education Office. This assures the
Cooperative Education Office that the student has his/her instructor's approval. All Co-op job
sites located by the Co-op Office will be referred back to the instructor to allow verification of
student needs and technical compatibility.
This form should normally be completed the first month of the semester, proceeding the intended
Co-op semester. Such timing will allow sufficient time for placement of the student.
Applications are accepted up until the last day of registration. The later the application, the less
chance of placement.
(Blank example form follows)
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HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION STUDENT APPLICATION
Program (Major): ______________________________________
Date: ______/______/______
(if not determined, determine by mid-semester)
GENERAL INFORMATION
(please type or print)
____________________________
Name (last name first)
_________________
_______/_______/________
Student I. D. Number (or) Social Security Number
______________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address
City
State/Zip
______________________________________________________________________________
Home Address (if different from above)
City
State/Zip
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
 Yes
Are you currently employed?
 No
_____/_____/_____
Date Verified
If employed, answer the following:
____________________________________________________
Job Title
_______________________
Work Phone Number
_____________________________
Name of Company
_______________________
Office Phone Number
_____________________
Name of Supervisor
_____________________________________________________________________________
Company Address
City
State/Zip
IF NOT EMPLOYEED (Answer the following)
Employment desired:
(1) _____________________________________________________________
(2) _____________________________________________________________
Area of City preferred:
__________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
_____/_____/_____
Date you can start
_____________________________
Salary Desired
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_____/_____/_____
Estimated Graduation
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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION STUDENT APPLICATION (continued)
Are you currently enrolled in HCC?
 Yes
 No
Number of hours you have completed?
__________
_____/_____/_____
Date Verified/Waived
GPA
__________
_____/_____/_____
Date Verified/Waived
Interview with Co-op Instructor?
__________
_____/_____/_____
Date Verified/Waived
Work Agreement/Training plan filed?
__________
_____/_____/_____
Date Verified/Waived
Approved by: __________________________________________
_____/_____/_____
Date Verified/Waived
_____/_____/_____
Date Verified/Waived
IN APPLYING FOR A CO-OP PROGRAM, I UNDERSTAND THAT:
1. My work assignment will be made by my supervisor and may not be the preference I have
indicated. It will reflect the best balance among my interests, supervisor's interest, and my
instructor's judgment. He may release copies of my unofficial college transcript to
prospective and current co-op sponsor(s).
2. Pay rates while on Co-op are negotiated between the Sponsor and the student and is in no
way controlled by the College.
3. I will be expected to sign a Co-op Training Plan that will identify my Co-op sponsor, rate of
pay and training objectives to be completed.
4. I will supply a transcript and written resume, if requested by the Co-op Education Office.
5. I am expected to honor my commitment to the Co-op program, unless circumstances
unknown to me now prevent my doing so.
I hereby apply for admission to the Co-op program.
Signature: _________________________________ Date: _________________________
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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION TRAINING PLAN
The Training Plan is a required document. This document must be completed and on file before a
Co-op position is official. It is desirable that the Training Plan be completed before the student
reports to work. We can satisfy the “Coordinating Board” requirement by having a verbal
agreement with the sponsor to initiate hiring and have the actual written agreement (the Training
Plan) delivered by mail or by the student as soon as possible. The due date for completing and
filing the Training Plan is the end of the third week of the Co-op Semester.
NOTE: If there is no Training Plan on file, there is NO credit given for Co-op training. The
program earns no contact hour and NO funding is received from the State.
The goals or training schedule must be developed and kept current by an instructor qualified to
teach in the program. A general list of goals or training functions for all students is satisfactory,
as long as they are acceptable to the sponsor and allow the students to significantly improve their
knowledge and skills. Otherwise, a specific Training Plan should be developed for the student by
the sponsor involved.
The signatures are essential to establish the cooperative agreement between the parties as spelled
out in the THECB Guidelines.
(Blank example form follows)
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HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION TRAINING PLAN
This training plan is to document the intent of the sponsor to work with the student a period not less
than twenty (20) hours per week for sixteen (16) weeks or an equivalent of 320 working hours. It
also suggests training areas or topics that will benefit and expand the student's skills.
_________________________________
Student Name
__________________
____/_______/_______
Student I. D. Number (or) Social Security Number
___________________________________________ ____________________________________
Sponsor
Department
________________________________________________________________________________
Sponsor Address
City
State
Zip
Training (Work) Supervisor: _________________________________________________________
Training (Work) Period:
From: ___________________ To: __________________________
Wage or Salary (Base): $ _____________________________ Per: __________________________
Training objectives for completion during the student’s Co-op Work Period:
1.
__________________________________________________________________________
2.
__________________________________________________________________________
3.
__________________________________________________________________________
4.
__________________________________________________________________________
5.
__________________________________________________________________________
This document is not a legal contract and may be terminated at any time by either party for just cause
or reasonable need.
_______________________________ ________
Student Signature
_____________________________________
Training Supervisor
_______________________________ ________
Program Instructor/Coordinator
_____________________________________
Director of Cooperative Education
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COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE AGREEMENT
All HCC co-op programs are required to procure and maintain cooperative education work
experience agreement between HCC, the student, and the co-op sponsor. This document should
be retained for a period of 5 years.
External learning experiences must be governed by a written agreement of affiliation between
the higher education institution and the affiliated public or private entities. The cooperative
education work experience agreement form is the initial document verifying employment. Please
emphasize to the students the importance of turning in the agreement form as early in the
semester as possible. It must be turned in by the deadline date assigned. Also, emphasize the
importance of being accurate when filling out the form. The employer’s name and address are
used for evaluation mail outs from the co-op office; therefore the correct information is essential.
(Blank example form follows)
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HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE AGREEMENT
_____________________________________________________ ______/______/______
Student Name
Date
__________________
____/_____/______
Student I. D. Number (or) Social Security Number
_____________ ___________
Major
______________________________________________________________________________
Student Program
______________________________________________________________________________
Employer
________________________________________________________________________________
Employer Address
City
State
Zip
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Type of Business
_________________________
Employer/Company Phone
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Student career objective
PURPOSE OF THIS AGREEMENT – To insure a joint understanding among the three parties to
this agreement as to the goals, objectives, and responsibilities of this program.
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HCC CO-OP Instructor – agrees to guide and coordinate the student's college course
education and their job training, and to assist the Co-op Sponsor with matters related to the
work experience program and requirements.
Co-op Sponsor – (Employer representative) – agrees to provide guidance and assistance to
student in meeting requirements of this program including the Work Project, and to assist
Instructor in evaluation of the student's performance.
HCC Student – agrees to abide by the rules of this program, and to keep HCC Instructor and
Sponsor informed on progress of the Work Project and all other matters concerning job
training/college instruction during the semester.
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Semester
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End
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Co-op Student
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______/______/_____
Co-op Sponsor
Date
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______/______/_____
HCC Instructor
Date
This agreement is not a legal contract and may be terminated by the Employer or HCC at any time
with/without notice to other parties.
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CO-OP STUDENT EVALUATION FORM
An external learning experience evaluation form must be initiated by the instructor for each
student in the cooperative education course and maintained at the educational institution. The
evaluation form should be retained for a period not to exceed the retention period the instructor
has for other course documents.
(Blank example form follows)
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HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CO-OP STUDENT EVALUATION FORM
Student Name _____________________________________________________________________
Affiliating Institution _______________________________________________________________
Dates of External Learning Experience: From _____/_____/_____
To _____/_____/_____
Dates Absent: ______________________________________ Number of Days Late: _______
Please circle the most representative response for each behavior demonstrated by the student:
Key:
5 ..........Always
4 ..........Most Always
3 ..........Usually
2 ..........Occasionally
1 ..........Never
N/A .....Not Applicable or Not Observed
Affective Traits:
1. Starts activities immediately ............................................................ N/A
2. Respects the meaning of privileged information ............................. N/A
3. Maintains personal appearance and hygiene as appropriate
for the workplace ............................................................................. N/A
4. Is skillful in adapting to and working with others ........................... N/A
5. Approaches assignments with confidence ....................................... N/A
6. Maintains an orderly work area ....................................................... N/A
7. Replenishes supplies when needed .................................................. N/A
8. Willingly stays to complete or correct work .................................... N/A
9. Searches for answers to questions in available time ........................ N/A
10. Maintain/prepare 3 satisfactory records........................................... N/A
11. Follows established company procedures ....................................... N/A
12. Organizes workload ......................................................................... N/A
13. OTHER SKILLS UNIQUE TO THE OCCUPATION: .................. N/A
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Routine tasks are completed within acceptable limitations ............. N/A
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Sophisticated tasks are completed within acceptable time .............. N/A
OTHER SKILLS UNIQUE TO THE OCCUPATION ................... N/A
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Cognitive Skills:
1. Transfers knowledge of principles and procedures to new
techniques ........................................................................................ N/A
2. Recognizes tasks that are beyond student capacity ......................... N/A
3. Applies classroom learning to workplace setting ............................ N/A
4. Interprets charts, graphs and data correctly ..................................... N/A
5. Troubleshoots equipment................................................................. N/A
6. Identifies and attempts to solve discrepancies in systems,
results or information ....................................................................... N/A
7. OTHER SKILLS UNIQUE TO THE OCCUPATION ................... N/A
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_____ After additional external learning experiences
_____ After additional course work
_____ After additional course work and additional external learning experiences
_____ No (explain obstacles to obtaining entry-level skills)
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Please provide additional information regarding your evaluation of the student’s performance in this
external learning experience.
Comments:________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________ _____/_____/_____
Student’s Signature
Date
(I have seen this evaluation and discussed it with my workplace supervisor)
_____________________________________________________________ _____/_____/_____
Sponsor’s Signature
Date
_____________________________________________________________ _____/_____/_____
Reviewed by College Instructor
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Download a map from MapQuest leading your instructor to your place of employment from your
school location:
 Your map should be from your class location to place of employment
 Consider the times most convenient for all parties
 Note security precautions, if any
 List alternative phone numbers
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Map to place of Employment
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NAME ____________________ COURSE: _______________ DEPT:________________
STUDENT/EMPLOYEE WEEKLY WORK REPORT
(Hours actually committed to project per week)
To Be Checked Each Class
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ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
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NOTES
If you have any questions, please contact the System’s Workforce Program Initiatives
Office at 713.718.7596 or your cooperative education instructor
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HCCS Internship:
Joe A Garcia, Inc.
Mr. Joe Garcia, CPA
7227 South Loop East, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77087
713-644-1940
Wilson Tax Service (tax season only)
Mrs.Danielle Wilson
6255 Tidwell Rd Suite C
Houston, TX 77016
713-491-9545
Imperial Accounting
Mr. Alexander Brokin
5858 Westheimer, Suite 115
Houston, TX 77057
713-444-0710
HRSS LLP
Mr. Hamid Farooqi, CPA
9494 SW Frwy
Houston, TX 77074
713-328-4014
Spectrum Financial Group
Mr. Anthony T. Colbert
6420 Richmond Ave, Suite 135
Houston, TX 77057
713-954-9522
Hao Law, P.C.
Mr. Qiang Hao
7505 Fannin
Houston, TX 75209
281-236-5684
City of Houston
611 Walker
Houston, TX 77002
713-837-9509
Mack Eisenberg
Human Resources Department
832.393.6033 (telephone) 713-294-8084 (Cell) 832.393.6042 (fax)
Mack.Eisenberg@houstontx.gov
Neighborhood Tax Centers
Mr. Bereket Saare or Lauren
6500 Rookin
Houston, TX 77074
713-669-5378
AARP Tax Aide (tax season only) (Discuss with Professor)
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Wilson & Wilson Tax Services, Inc.
Billy Wilson, President
5177 Richmond Avenue, Suite 1245
Houston, TX 77056
713-622-9987
Email: BILLY@WILSONWILSONTAXSERVICES.COM
www.wilsonwilsontaxeservices.com
American Risk Insurance Company
Bob Yazdani, Chairman & CEO
4669 Southwest Freeway, 7th Floor
Houston, TX 77027
713-559-0700; fax 713-559-0708
bcyazdani@americanriskins.com
www.americanriskinsurance.com
Borusan Mannesmann Pipe U.S. Inc.
Justin Traurig, Financial Planning & Analysis
363 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Suite 1700
Houston, TX 77060
832-399-6000
justintraurig@borusan.com
www.borusanmannesmann.com
Donald R. Bond, CPA
2002 Binz Suite C
Houston Texas 77004
Tel: 713-651-9300
Fax: 713-651-9305
Email: bondcpa@aol.com
Debbie Payne (HCCS Faculty)
Other Sponsors:
ABIP CPA
Alvarez and Marshal Taxand
Brigs & Veselka
Cameron
EEPB
Fugro USA Inc
GBH CPAs
Harper & Pearson
Hector A. Willars, CPA, PLLC
Hess Corp
MaloneBailey
Melton & Melton
MiddletonRains+Zapta
Murphy USA
Patrick Karr
UHY Advisory
Whitley Penn
Wiley CPAexcel
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profile? Take a few minutes to create a free profile and then you will be able to view
and apply to any or all of the positions.
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