Requirements and Syllabus

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Requirements

• For Fall and Spring semesters, you must be enrolled in 7 credit units minimum (including CWEE), including at least one course in your major, if you are taking a 199C course
• For Summer session, and Winter session, you must be registered for at least one other course, of any unit value, in addition to CWEE
• You must have a paid or a volunteer job

Credit is based on recorded work hours, as follows:

Basic course requirements are as follows:

• Attend an Orientation Session and meet with the Cooperative Work Experience (CWEE) Coordinator
• Complete the online Student Information Form and other enrollment forms
• Pick up an add slip and register at Admissions and Records for CWEE
• Fall and Spring semesters: Enroll in and complete at least 7 units. [If you are in a 199C class, one class must qualify for the degree or certificate in your career/occupational major] For Summer sessions, and Winter session, you must be registered for at least one other course (of any unit value) in addition to CWEE
• Meet individually with your assigned CWEE Instructor
• Write learning objectives identifying new learning on the job, which may include online projects
• Turn in 2 time cards for work done during the semester (or during Summer, or Winter session)
• Complete the required project
• Complete a student program evaluation
• Keep in touch with your CWEE Instructor by phone, in person, and by e-mail -- see the Keeping in Touch page at this Web site for addresses and phone numbers.
  
  In this electronic age, it is important that each CWEE student has email. If you do not already have an email account, you will need to get one as soon as possible. Two open access labs (Room 1097, and Building 1400) offer access to computers for writing papers and using the Internet, including email. Check for open hours, especially during Summer and Winter sessions. Getting a Web-based Email Account provides necessary information for the newcomer

OCCUPATIONAL Work Experience Employment must relate to an occupational major. A maximum of 4 units per semester, but no more than 16 units during community college attendance, may be earned through Occupational Work Experience. Current occupational programs include the following:

GENERAL Work Experience (CWEE 99G, 199G, 99SL) Employment need not relate to an instructional major. A maximum of 3 units per semester, but no more than 6 units during community college attendance, may be earned through General Work Experience.

Occupational and General Work Experience may not be taken concurrently. A combined total of no more than 16 units of CWEE credit may be earned during community college attendance. The number of units earned is based on the total number of hours worked during the semester (or during Summer or Winter session).

GRADING POLICY Credit or no-credit is based on the following:

• Quality of learning objectives
• Completeness and quality of completed two monthly time cards
• Promptness in submitting time cards verifying hours worked
• Promptness in submitting required assignments
• Completeness and quality of assignments
• Student appointments -- adherence to these guidelines:
  • be available
  • return CWEE Instructor phone calls
  • keep appointments
  • notify CWEE Instructor if unable to keep appointments
• Employer rating of objectives attained
• Overall evaluation of work performance

ACTIVITIES ON WHICH GRADE/CREDIT ARE BASED

• CWEE Information Form: Complete online
• Learning objectives
  • Draft objectives with work site supervisor
  • Meet with CWEE Instructor to finalize and approve
• Student evaluation One copy of the form is included in the original student information packet. Complete and turn in. This form is also available online at the CWEE Web site.
• Employer evaluation (form is mailed directly to employer later in the semester)
• Time cards (2)
• Project
  • Semester 1 Students: Summary Report, attaching log
  • Semester 2-4 Students: Option to be arranged

ATTENDANCE POLICY Since Cooperative Work Experience Education is a unique program involving the student, the college, and the employer, all parties share responsibility to maintain attendance records. Failure of a student to comply with the attendance policy will result in withdrawal from the program:

1. Comply with employer's on-the-job attendance policy
2. Notify CWEE Instructor or CWEE Office if you drop below 7 units of course work (for Spring and Fall semesters; for Summer and Winter sessions, see above)
3. Notify CWEE Instructor if work related activities or employment changes
4. Be available to meet with CWEE Instructor for interviews

If you have questions or need additional information, contact Leslie Read, the CWEE Coordinator, at leread@REMOVE-BEFORE-SENDINGcabrillo.edu or the CWEE Office in 2100B, lower campus. Office hours are Mon. through Thurs. 1 - 4 pm. The office phone is 831.477.5650.