ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• adheres to relevant co-op program requirements
• maintains good academic standing within the university
• completes at least three co-op work terms for their program
• completes the academic requirements of their major program as a full-time student
  

WORK TERM RESPONSIBILITIES

Prior to a work term:

• successfully completes co-op curricular requirements which must include, workshops, and one-on-one consultations with co-op career advisors and coordinators
• actively participates in the co-op job search process
  
• upon securing a co-op work term, registers in the appropriate co-op practicum course
• pays tuition and applicable student fees for each work term as stated in the SFU Calendar
• honours the acceptance of co-op employment as a contractual agreement with the employer
• obtains valid work permits, insurance and other relevant documentation
  

During a work term:

• creates learning objectives for each work term
  
• participates as an ambassador of Simon Fraser University and SFU Co-op by striving to be a productive, motivated and responsible employee
• is normally responsible for all moving and living costs associated with the work term (more information is available under Job Search
  
• respects the employer’s policies and confidentiality
  
• adheres to SFU Co-op guidelines and procedures outlined in The Co-op Guide
  
• participates in the site visit and in the employer evaluation process
  
• submits a co-op work term report or project, in addition to all other required documents by the designated deadline for each work term

• provides safe, relevant, paid employment to the co-op student for the duration of the employment period
  
• hires the co-op student as an employee
• maintains general liability coverage including worker’s compensation appropriate to the employer's operations and in accordance with the government regulations for the region, province or country of employment
• follows all jurisdictional employment regulations and laws, as well as all health and safety regulations
• determines the salary, start and end dates, employment status, and vacation pay
  
• orients the student to the workplace and introduces the student to the specific tasks of the job
• discusses the student's learning objectives at the start of the work term
• provides supervision, training and ongoing feedback to the student throughout the term; participates in a mid-term evaluation of the student during the coordinator's visit
• provides technical guidance on the student's work term project or report where appropriate
• completes the supervisor evaluation form of the student’s performance at the conclusion of the work term

GENERAL

• develops and delivers a Co-operative Education curriculum that meets national accreditation standards in the field of Co-operative Education
• develops and delivers education programs and services for co-op students
  
• develops work term opportunities reflective of the academic programs and student needs
  
• assesses work term opportunities to ensure appropriate learning environments
  
• coordinates job postings, employer/student interviews, job offers and acceptance
  
• liaises with employers, students, and faculty
  
• assists students with their educational, career, and personal development
  

DURING THE WORK TERM

• communicates to the employers and students the components for a successful work term
• monitors student learning progress and the quality of the work experience
  
• conducts mid-term review of the co-op work terms with employers and students
  
• facilitates, as required, the resolution of problems arising during the work term
  
• reviews work term reports and evaluation forms, and assign appropriate grades

• financially supports the costs of administering SFU Co-op
  
• provides access to university services for those students engaged in co-op
  
• encourages faculty to participate in relevant aspects of co-op