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Title: Factors Contributing to the Success of Cooperative Programs

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Factors Contributing to the Success of
Cooperative Programs

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In This Presentation

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The Coop Program

Training during the course of study is a
significant academic feature at KFUPM.
Required from students according to their
academic majors.
The 28-week cooperative program COOP is intended
to develop the student attitudes and
familiarization with real work situations.

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Academic Requirements

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Objectives

There are several objectives for Coop
1- Enabling the student to link the theory and
practice.
2- Providing guidance for future career
opportunities.
3- Adapting the student to the work environment
after graduation.
4- Improving and developing the students work
ethics, communication, management, and teamwork
skills.
5- Establishing strong relationships between the
university and industry.

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ARE WE
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Partners of

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STUDENTS OBLIGATION

I must check after the end of this term, before
leaving to my assigned job, that I am not among
the discontinued students.
I must receive all the official documents from
the Coop Department before I report to my
assigned job at the date indicated above.
I must stay in my assigned job for a minimum of
28 weeks unless I get the permission of both the
employer and the University.

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STUDENTS OBLIGATION

I must observe the laws and regulations of the
training organization and I shall not leave my
work place without the employers permission.
I must send the contact guide to Coop Department
at KFUPM not later than two weeks after the start
of my training.
It is my responsibility to make sure that the
employer sends Evaluation Report (No. 1) to Coop
Department before the end of the second month of
training and similarly, Evaluation Report (No. 2)
at the end of my training.

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STUDENTS OBLIGATION

I must submit a draft copy of my Coop Report to
my academic advisor early in the beginning of the
semester following the training and a final copy
before the deadline indicated by my academic
advisor.
I understand that any delay in submitting the
final copy of my Coop Training Report will result
in an F grade, which requires repetition of the
whole Coop program.

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THE ROLE OF THE COOP ACADEMIC ADVISOR

To help the student maximize the learning and
growth that come from participation in work
experiences beyond campus
To orient students to the co-op program
To guide the student through the process and
structure of co-op
To develop a one-to-one relationship with the
student in order to give support and advice

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THE ROLE OF THE COOP ACADEMIC ADVISOR (cont.)

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Employers Role

Things the training company is
expected to be consider
1- Every student should be provided with a
training plan reflecting his training assignment
during the 28 weeks.
2- The students work should be related as
closely as possible to his field of study and
individual interest within the field.
3- The coop student should be assigned to a
professional in his field who will be responsible
for making the students training meaningful and
effective.

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Employers Role (cont.)

4- The coop student should be treated like any
other employee. Punctuality, work habits, etc.,
should be reflected in the evaluation reports.
5- If the coop students performance does not
meet the companys standard, the university
should be notified immediately for corrective
action.
6- Students should be encouraged and allowed to
prepare technical reports and conduct oral
presentations during the training period.

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Employers Role (cont.)

7- Progress reports prepared by the student
should be signed by his training supervisor
before submission to the coop Advisor at the
University.
8- Two evaluation reports should be completed
and signed by the training supervisor and sent
directly to the University.
9- Visits by coop advisors from the University
are highly encouraged.

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Issues Related to Coop Success