Values to the University/Community

• Faculty who sponsor Co-op students develop contacts among colleagues in business, industry, and government within their fields.
• Information about innovations and industry trends are gained by the faculty from the contributions made by Co-op students during classroom discussions about their field experiences.
• Increased communications and mutual understanding between the university and the community are promoted through Cooperative Education interactions.

In pursuit of their career goals, Cooperative Education students seek to make the most of their opportunities as employees. Co-op students can and do increase productivity for many business/agencies.

"I feel very fortunate to have been able to combine my love of the arts with a research Co-op at the Nutritional Sciences Preschool. My time at the preschool was the bright point in my day."

- Hilary Shinn
Co-op Student