About  This  Class  The objective of this course is to prepare you for effective participation in the Professional Practice Program at the University of Cincinnati. Through self-analysis, career field analysis, interviewing and resume preparation, you will begin to develop the abilities you need to obtain a satisfying and educational co-op position. This course is designed to help you optimize individual growth opportunities and develop skills that will be used throughout your personal and professional life. By the end of this course, each student should be able to: • Have a clear understanding of the cooperative education concept; • Have a working knowledge of the rules, regulations, and operating procedures governing the Professional Practice Program at UC; • Develop an understanding of at least one of the career options available to you; • Identify and understand your skills and abilities, and the things that you value as it relates to the work environment; • Build an effective resume; • Gain insight into the interview process and into the types of behaviors that are most likely to elicit a job offer; and • Know the types of behaviors that are most likely to lead to success in the workplace.

PD 1011: Introduction to Cooperative Education (CEAS)

Spring 2015 Syllabus

Instructor  

Richard Robles, MS, MBA Assistant Professor rich.robles@uc.edu (513) 556-0337 735N Steger Student Life Center richrobles.weebly.com www.linkedin.com/in/richrobles @richrobles

Sections  Thursdays, 10-10:55 AM Braunstein 309 (Section 3) Thursdays, 2:20-3:25 PM Edwards 7124 (Section 6)

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Course  Expectations  &  Logistics  

Format  This course is interactive and relies heavily on your participation both in and outside the classroom. Class sessions will involve discussion, group work, speakers, and other methods of learning.

Meeting  Deadlines  This syllabus states all dates when assignments are due. Students must meet these deadlines because such delays impinge on my effectiveness as the course instructor and my administrative responsibilities in the Division of Professional Practice & Experiential Learning. There are no optional written or make-up assignments.

Textbook  Division of Professional Practice Cooperative Education Student Handbook. Electronic resource: http://www.uc.edu/propractice /uccoop/current_students/handbook.html Optional: Introduction to Professional Practice-A Student Text/Workbook Designed to Enhance the Cooperative Education Experience, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., College Custom Series, ISBN: 9780078039324

Blackboard  This course requires the use of Blackboard for content management and submission of assignments. It is your responsibility to become familiar with Blackboard so that you can effectively access course materials and upload your assignments.

 

Instructor  Expectations  • As this class prepares you to obtain a

professional practice position, professional behavior is expected.

• Attendance is mandatory. This class only meets once a week to begin with, so each class is very important. An absence will be considered excused if I receive an e-mail or voicemail at least 24 hours before class begins stating an acceptable reason why you won’t be able to make it to class. Only in extremely extenuating circumstances will excuses be considered if received after the deadline.

• Arrive on time. Also, class is over when the material has been covered for the day.

• Be prepared. As this is a one-credit hour course, the preparation will be very manageable, so please do it. We’ll have much more enjoyable classes if you’ve completed the requested preparation.

• This class is unique in that it’s a class about you and focuses specifically on ways to make yourself more successful in the future. Please put thought into the assignments, participate in class and get everything you can out of the experience!

• Communicate in a professional manner (in class as well as in e-mail correspondence)

• The following are NOT tolerated: use of phones, texting, Ear buds/ headphones in ears, non-related computer use, and sleeping.

• A note about laptops/tablets: Using these devices gives me every right to view your screen. If you are engaging in non-related computer activities, I will ask you to leave and you forfeit attendance points.

Important  Dates  

January 10- Last day to drop a class with a 100% refund

January 26- Last day to drop a class (removed from academic record)

January 30 - CEAS Tribunal Resume Review Day

February 19 - Career Fair

March 16-22 - Spring Break

March 20 - Last Day to Withdraw

April 25-30 - Final Exams

PD 1011: Introduction to Coop (CEAS) Page 3 Page 3 Course  Expectations  &  Logistics  (continued)   Contact  Outside  of  Class  Office meetings outside of class are by appointment through Starfish (via Blackboard). Drop-in hours are Mondays, 9:30-11:00 am. You must check in at the reception desk.    The Division of Professional Practice & Experiential Learning (ProPEL) is located on the 700 level of the Steger Student Life Center. The primary entrance can be accessed through the bridge between Steger and Swift Hall. Check in by swiping your UCID at the kiosk across from the receptionist’s desk. An e-mail notification will be sent announcing your arrival. After checking in, have a seat in the bench area. E-mail messages must include the following information: First and Last name, major, and class section. Please allow AT LEAST 24 hours for e-mail reply. If your question or issue is urgent, please call. Calls and/or e-mail messages sent after normal business hours will be addressed the following business day.

Special  Needs  Policy  If you have a disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment, physical impairment, communication disorder, and/or specific learning disability) which may influence your performance in this course, you need to work with the Disability Services Office to arrange for reasonable accommodations to ensure an equal opportunity to meet all of the requirements of this course. You will need to complete an Accommodation Form and present this form to the instructor as soon as possible to ensure that your accommodation needs are addressed.

Academic  Misconduct  Academic misconduct, including plagiarism, will be dealt with according to University rules and the Student Code of Conduct. See the Student Code of Conduct at http://www.uc.edu/conduct/Code_of_Conduct.html.

 

In  the  Event  of  Inclement  Weather  

Check the UC website and major news outlets for closures or delays. If class is cancelled on a day an assignment is due, it is still your responsibility to upload that assignment to Blackboard. The course syllabus will be adjusted accordingly and alternate material will be posted to cover the missed class meeting. If alternate material is posted to Blackboard, it is your responsibility to review the material prior to the next class meeting.

Web  Resources  

Professional Assessment & Learning (PAL) System - www.uc.edu/pal

Spring 2015 Career Fair - www.uc.edu/careerfair

Pinterest Job Stuff - www.pinterest.com/richrobles/job-stuff

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Assignments  and  Evaluation  

Attendance  Attendance is a mandatory part of success in any college class. Simply showing up to class, however, will not be enough to constitute full credit for attendance. Students are expected to participate actively in all class discussions and activities in order to earn the full 10 points for each class.

In the case of an absence, students are expected to contact the instructor 24 hours in advance of the class session (or soon thereafter in case of emergencies). Excused absences will be granted only in extreme circumstances, and the burden of making up for missed information will lie solely with the student. There are 13 class periods; students will begin the term with 150 points. For each absence will constitute a 10-point deduction.

Company  Presentation  The purpose of this assignment is for you to have a preliminary understanding of at least one of the career options available to you, the skills and abilities that you possess, and the things that you value as it relates to the world of work. You will conduct research on a company that you are interested in working at. Assuming that you have accepted a co-op job at that company, you discover that the position is located outside of the Greater Cincinnati area. The second part of the assignment is for you to devise a plan to handle the details to move to your assignment. Additional details will be provided via Blackboard. This assignment is worth 100 points and is due April 16 (Week 14).

Grading  

Assignment Points Attendance 150 Resume 100 Self-Assessment 50 PAL Application 50 Interview 100 Group Presentation 100 Total 550

Grade Points A 512-550 A- 495-511 B+ 479-494 B 457-478 B- 440-456 C+ 424-439 C 402-423 C- 385-401 D+ 369-384 D 347-368 D- 330-346 F <329

You must pass with a C- or higher. Failure to pass will result in prohibiting you from co-op eligibility.

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Assignments  and  Evaluation    (continued)  

PAL  Application  Before you can begin the co-op job search, you must complete the student application in the PAL system (www.uc.edu/PAL). After submitting your application, make a printscreen of your submission confirmation page. Upload the PDF to Blackboard. This assignment is worth 50 points.

You must complete this assignment by Friday, January 30th at the latest so that you can upload your resume and submit company preferences as part of the co-op search process.

Resume    The development of a good resume is a critical step in securing a co-op job and permanent jobs after graduation. Because of the importance of this document, submission of a resume will be conducted in drafts.

DRAFT ONE - Due January 22 (Week 2) The goal of the first draft is to allow you to list all of the your involvement, scholarships, awards, etc. in one master document. You are welcome to use any of the formats available to you via the Internet and/or other career development resources. If you developed one previously, please update accordingly.

YOUR FIRST DRAFT MUST BE UPLOADED TO BLACKBOARD VIA THE ASSIGNMENTS LINK BEFORE CLASS.

DRAFT TWO - Due January 29 (Week 3) YOUR SECOND DRAFT MUST BE UPLOADED TO BLACKBOARD BEFORE CLASS AND BRING A HARD COPY TO CLASS. We will be working in peer groups to review our work. The goal for you will be to gather the impression of your peers and identify potential ideas to incorporate into your final draft.

FINAL DRAFT- Due February 5 (Week 4) YOUR FINAL DRAFT MUST BE UPLOADED TO BLACKBOARD BEFORE CLASS. This final draft should be used to submit to the new co-op placement system.

Grading will be based on spelling and grammar, use of the concepts discussed in class, and marked improvement from the first to the final draft. Drafts one and two are valued at a maximum of 25 points each. The maximum value of the final draft is 50 points.

Interviewing    Interviewing is the next step and key in securing your Co-op Assignment. This assignment is divided into three parts.

View ‘Acing Your Interview’ on Lynda.com - Due February 12 (Week 5)

This video is an inclusive look at Interviewing including multiple kinds of Interviews, Questions and Responses. Bring 3 - 5 questions to class you have on interview skills and/or the interview process. The video is approximately 38 minutes in length. http://www.lynda.com/Business-Skills-tutorials/Acing-Your-Interview/103614-2.html. To view the video, you must be logged in via the UC network (if you are off campus, you must first log onto the UC VPN (sslvpn.uc.edu). After viewing the video, go to Blackboard to complete the quiz. This portion is worth 20 points.

Interview Questions – Due February 19 (Week 6) Using the techniques discussed in class, answer a list of interview questions in writing. Review Behavioral Interview techniques and CAR framework. Responses should be 100-500 words in length. This portion is worth 30 points.

Mock Interview - DUE March 5 (WEEK 8) Conduct an online mock interview using Interview Stream (instructions to be provided). Interview Stream allows individuals the opportunity to see & hear their responses to pre-recorded interview questions using a webcam. Please note, you

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Complete a self-assessment of your interview. Clearly and professionally articulating 1) what you have learned about your interview skills-including strengths and weaknesses 2) what you can do to strengthen your interview skills 3) an overall evaluation of the InterviewStream process.

Grading will be based on spelling and grammar and use of the concepts discussed in class. Interview Question Responses and the Mock Interview/Assessment are valued at 50 points.

Self-­‐Assessment  More information to come. This assignment is to be submitted via Blackboard before February 26 (Week 7) class meeting. A maximum value of 50 points will be awarded.

Course  Schedule  This course schedule is subject to change. Please keep in mind that assignments are featured on Blackboard.

Wk Date Topic / Agenda Assignment Given

Assignment Due

1 1/15 Introduction to ProPEL History & Philosophy of Cooperative Education

Resume Draft One

2 1/22 Resume Writing/ Resume Musts

-Resume Draft Two -PAL Application

Resume Draft One

3 1/29 In-Class Student Resume Review Intro to PAL

-Resume Final Draft

-Resume Draft Two (Bring Hard Copy to Class & Upload to Blackboard) -PAL Application

4 2/5 Interviewing -Acing your Interview -Interview questions

-Resume Final Draft

5 2/12 Interviewing & Career Fair Prep Referral Process

-Mock Interview -Self-Assessment

-Acing your Interview

6 2/19 NO CLASS- Career Fair Interview Questions

7 2/26 Importance of Self Analysis (in class activity) Goal Setting and Career Planning

Self Assessment

8 3/5 Image Management Personal Branding

Mock Interview

9 3/12 Co-op Policies & Procedures ProPEL Handbook

10 3/19 No Class - Spring Break

11 3/26 Engineering Functions

12 4/2 Engineering Functions Company Project

13 4/9 Learning Through Co-op

14 4/16 Co-op Panel Company Project

15 4/23 Expectations at Work Course Evaluations

16 4/30 No Class - Finals Exams