The group broke into six subgroups. Identify one or more for presentation to the group Report on their best practices or issues. The reports of the subgroups follow. Pros of Co-ops Cons Students get better jobs, are more employable. Scheduling courses around co-op or internship experiences is difficult.
Industry is enthusiastic.
Students acquire a better understanding of the workplace, return to their studies more motivated. It is not always easy to involve companies in supervising students. There are opportunities for faculty development through contact with industry. Programs add an extra year to the students' studies. Internships and cooperative education, the subgroup said, are for all practical purposes the same thing.