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2009 CEED Student of the Year Award Announcement and Instructions
The Cooperative and Experiential Education Division of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE / CEED) is seeking nominations for outstanding co-op students employed during the 2008 / 2009 Academic Year. The winning student will receive a cash award, and will be invited to the 2010 CIEC Conference to receive their award. All nominated students will receive a letter and certificate of recognition for their national nomination.
Eligibility:
- A member of CEED must nominate nominated students.
- Nominated students must be enrolled in a four-year / five-year undergraduate program.
- Nominated students must be registered in a cooperative education program meeting the traditional definition of multiple work terms.
- Nominated students must have completed two or more work sessions or be in process of completing the second work session at the time of nomination.
- Students who complete one-time internship positions do not qualify for this award.
Award:
- The winning student will receive a $500 cash award.
- The winning student will receive a recognition plaque.
- The winning student will be invited to attend the CIEC Conference in Palm Springs, CA to receive their award.
- Two nights stay at the CIEC Conference
- One day CIEC Conference registration
- Up to three additional meal tickets at CIEC Conference Awards Ceremony for guests
The winning student's supervisor or the employer representative will receive:
- One day CIEC Conference registration
All nominated students will receive:
- Letter and certificate of recognition for their national nomination.
Nomination and Selection Process:
STEP ONE: Email a nomination packet to Angie Chrestman. Packets must be one soft copy of a Word document and include the following in the specified order:
THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION PACKET IS NOVEMBER 2, 2009
STEP TWO: Three to five co-op professionals who may represent the academic or industry sector(s) will judge the nomination packets.
STEP THREE: Award Committee Members will be sent all nomination packets.
STEP FOUR: Award Committee Members must respond with their recommendations by December 1, 2009.
The student receiving the highest rankings from the Award Committee Members will be selected as Co-op Student of the Year. All nominated students, nominating schools and employers will be notified of the winner by December 18, 2009.
Instructions For Employer Statement:
Statement should be two pages, typed, and double-spaced.
Topics to consider including:
o The student's work-related duties, quantity of work, and quality of work.
o Examples of the student's initiative or creative or original work.
o Examples of how the student was challenged during their co-op assignment.
o Any published papers, presentations or other formal presentations of their work.
Please do not include copies.
o Any recognition or awards from the company.
o The student's involvement in the community.
o The student's involvement in improving the company co-op program.
o The overall impact of this student on the department or company.
Please do not include additional documents.
Instructions for University Statement :
Statement should be two pages, typed, and double-spaced.
Topics to consider including:
o The student's academic performance.
o Examples of the student's initiative or creative or original work.
o Any recognition, honors or awards from the university or other organizations.
o Any leadership positions.
o The student's involvement on campus and in the community.
o The student's service to co-op locally, regionally or nationally.
o The student's relationship with the college / department.
o The student's character.
Please do not include additional documents.
Instructions for Student Statement:
Must include a copy of most recent resume. Should not exceed two pages.
Statement should be two pages, typed, and double-spaced.
Topics to consider including:
o How co-op experiences have impacted college and future career.
o Future career goals.
o Achievements, awards, honors and self initiative both on the job and in school.
o Contributions to the employer, school and community.
Please do not include additional documents.
For questions or more information contact :
Angie Chrestman
Student of the Year Chair
Cell: (662)325-3344
E-mail: achrestman@career.msstate.edu
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