Grading Criteria

The following are brief descriptions of course assignments.

1. Job Description
   The Job Description Worksheet (PDF) describes your present job. This will allow your CWE instructor to understand your duties. It must be completed and handed in at the first meeting with your instructor.
2. Learning Objectives
   The Learning Objective Worksheet (PDF) requires that you and your supervisor discuss and establish the learning objectives that you will perform during the quarter. Explanations of how to compose your learning objectives are explained in Guidelines for Writing Learning Objectives. This is a critical assignment and must be signed off by your present supervisor. You will discuss your learning objectives at the first meeting with your CWE instructor.
3. Performance Agreement
   After the Learning Objectives Worksheet is reviewed and approved by your Foothill instructor, the learning objectives are transferred to the Performance Agreement (PDF) form. This is the official record of goals for the quarter and is the mechanism by which your supervisor will evaluate how well you accomplished your objectives. The largest portion of your grade is determined by your effectiveness in completing your learning objectives. The Performance Agreement must be signed by your supervisor and turned into your Instructor by the fourth week of the quarter.
4. Calls to Instructor
   Three phone calls or e-mails to your instructor are required during the quarter. This is an opportunity to report on the progress of your goals, challenges or changes on the job.
5. Timecards
   Three timecards must be turned in on specific dates during the quarter. These dates are on the Syllabus (PDF), which you will receive at the first meeting with your Instructor. Timecards allow your Instructor to confirm the number of credits you will be receiving during the quarter. For a paid position, 50 hours per unit is awarded per quarter and for an approved non-profit assignment 40 hours per unit is awarded per quarter. The timecards certify your participation in employment. If there is any change in your employment, contact your instructor immediately.
6. Required Project
   The required project has several options: 1) Career Planning, 2) Career Portfolio, 3) Service Learning Project , or 4) Training Seminar Paper. See the Guidelines for the Required Project for more information.
7. Self-Evaluation Report
   The Self-Evaluation Report is a reflective narrative essay assessing and describing your learning experiences accomplished while enrolled in the Cooperative Education program. See the Guidelines for Writing a Self-Evaluation Report. This is a mandatory assignment for the course; if the report is not completed an automatic "F" will be given.
8. Program Evaluation
   A short survey to obtain feedback about the CWE program will assist us in improving the program. It allows you to express your opinion anonymously on how to improve practices and offer suggestions. Download the Program Evaluation form (PDF). Please e-mail your response to coop@foothill.edu or leave a paper copy in the CWE Drop Box outside of CTIS Division Office 4100.
9. Deadlines
   Please adhere to the deadlines stated on the Syllabus (PDF). Points may be deducted for turning in an assignment late.