Co-op Mission, Goals, and Objectives

 

 Mission:

To enhance academic study and student competency development, promote regional economic vitality,and build ongoing partnerships with employers locally, nationally, and internationally through curriculum-specific applied learning experiences for UCF students.

Goals and Objectives:

GOAL 1: To ensure that all students who participate in co-op apply course content and gain relevant academic, personal, and professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to become work-ready citizens upon graduation.

    Objective 1a) Offer progressively responsible experiences lasting multiple semesters, often with the same employer

    Objective 1b) Create real-world experiences that are structured for learning, paid, and related to the curriculum

GOAL 2: Build strong partnerships with employers to produce strong learning environments for students while meeting workforce development needs.

    Objective 2a) Communicate on a regular basis with employers to develop a relationship that supports education

    Objective 2b) Maintain adequate documentation to ensure co-op positions are appropriately supervised, evaluated, and structured for learning