Project Name Cincinnati Co-Op and Internship Plan (CCIP) Project Location/S University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ohio Project Start Date Jan

Project Name Cincinnati Co-op and Internship Plan (CCIP) Project Location/s University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ohio Project Start Date Jan. 2, 2013 Interns/Co-ops Start Date Jan. 2, 2013 Lead Applicant – Must be Name and Address of Postsecondary Institution public higher education agency UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI 51 Goodman Drive, Suite 530 P.O. Box 210222 Cincinnati, OH 45221-0222 Chief Contact Name/Title of legal representative Address, Telephone, Individual must be authorized FAX, and E-Mail to sign agency grant contract Ms Mary Ucci, Director, Sponsored Research Services and legally responsible as UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI agency representative. 51 Goodman Drive, Suite 530 P.O. Box 210222 Cincinnati, OH 45221-0222 (513) 558-5540; (513) 556-4346; [email protected] Project Director(s)- Key Name/Title, Address, Telephone, FAX, and E-Mail Personnel(s) Associate Provost Kettil Cedercreutz, Ph.D. Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning [email protected]

Director Cheryl Cates, Ph.D. Center for Cooperative Education Research and Innovation [email protected]

Mailing address: Steger Student Life Center P.O. BOX 210115 Cincinnati OH 45221-01115

FAX: (513) 556 5061 TEL: (513) 556 4632 Amount of state money $2,345,396 requested Match money committed $3,698,587

Number of internships/co-ops 980 proposed JobsOhio key industry/ies BioHealth, Finance, Insurance and IT; Advanced Energy, impacted Consumer Products, and Brand Development; Food Processing and Agriculture; and Advanced Manufacturing Polymers, Automotive, and Aerospace. Are any of the applicants No represented by a member of the Advisory Committee?

5) Educational Partners

Name: College of Mount St. Joseph Address: Office of the President 5701 Delhi Road City: Zip: Phone: Cincinnati, OH 45233-1670 Fax: (513) 244 4654 E-Mail: [email protected] President/CEO/Director Name: Dr. Tony Arez, President

Name: Rio Grande Community College Address: P.O.Box 500 City: Zip: Phone: Rio Grande, Ohio 45674 Fax: (740) 245 5266 E-Mail: [email protected] President/CEO/Director Name: Dr. Barbara Gillman-Danley, President

Name: Shawnee State University Address: 940 Second Street, City: Zip: Phone: Portsmouth, OH 45662 Fax: (740) 351 3470 E-Mail: [email protected] President/CEO/Director Name: Dr. Rita Rice Morris, President

Name: Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Address: 3520 Central Parkway City: Zip: Phone: Cincinnati OH 45223 Fax: 513 569 1516 E-Mail: [email protected] President/CEO/Director Name: President O'dell M. Owens, MD, MPH

The Cincinnati Co-op and Internship Plan (CCIP) / Abstract This grant builds a fluent talent supply for Southern Ohio by relying on co-op and internships as educational on-boarding vehicles. It is structured to create 980 co-op and internship positions in meaningful work-based learning experiences within key industry clusters such as: BioHealth, Finance, Insurance and IT, Advanced Energy, Consumer Products and Brand Development, Food Processing and Agriculture, Advanced Manufacturing, Polymers, Automotive and Aero- space. Positions will be paid, credit bearing, and designed to enhance student skills thereby increasing their competitiveness. The grant is a joint proposal between the University of Cincinnati (lead applicant), its Branch Campuses (UC Blue Ash and UC Clermont), Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, the College of Mount St. Joseph, Shawnee State University, and University of Rio Grande / Rio Grande Community College. The program is based upon close cooperation between these educational institutions and the Cincinnati USA Chamber of Commerce as well as TechSolve and capitalizes on more than 2,000 existing co-op / internship employer relations, as well as on the combined 3,000-company membership of the Chamber and TechSolve. The grant supports the development of co-op opportunities by a) continuously monitoring the development and needs of the industry clusters in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce, b) by using the databases of existing employer relations of each individual college, c) by arranging interview days together with the Chamber and TechSolve, catering to their membership in specific industry clusters, d) by building a sufficient organization to handle co-op and internship oriented instruction in each individual college, and e) by incentivizing students and employers to the level of $1,500 scholarships for part time placements, and $3,000 for full time placements which can be used by employers as part of their total student compensation package. This will reduce the costs to businesses for recruiting, training, and retaining talent. To qualify for scholarship funding students must engage in paid internships or co-ops at jobs that constitute a net gain in the employer base of companies representing the industry clusters above. The jobs must be new, which is defined as a) a job offered by an employer who has no history of participating in a college-specific co-op or internship program since 2008, or b) a job that results in a net gain of positions at a specific employer as compared to a predetermined baseline. (The proposal includes a detailed definition of baseline levels.) The proposal creates and assesses three levels of feedback between employers, educators, and students: a) the evolution of the quality and quantity of labor demand of industry clusters will be evaluated in cooperation with the Cincinnati USA Chamber of Commerce and partner institutions, b) the performance of individual students will be assessed each semester by employers and discussed in confidential sessions with their advisors, and c) the performance of students, as assessed by supervisors, will be aggregated for each specific major and annually reported back to departments responsible for the development of curricula. This continuous- improvement methodology was developed at UC through a $550,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) [see: Cates & Cedercreutz 2008, Leveraging Cooperative Education to Guide Curricular Innovation; the Development of a Corporate Feedback System for Continuous Improvement]. The total resources requested from the state are $2.345M, with $1.524M of the grant projected to be directly spent on scholarships supporting co-op and internships. The combination of student salaries and scholarships is estimated to rise to $4.235M, corresponding to an average benefit of $4,321 per individual student. The grant increases the monetary benefit to students with $5.20 for every dollar spent by OBR on the placement operation. All implemented processes are planned to be sustainable. Letters of commitment from partner institutions include their strategies for sustainability. The letter from Provost Johnson confirms sustainability at the lead institution.

University of Cincinnati / Cincinnati Co-op and Internship Plan (CCIP) / Abstract

A CINCINNATI CO-OP AND INTERNSHIP PLAN / PROPOSED PROGRAM The goal of the grant is to widen the pipeline of talent in Southern Ohio through an enhanced supply of interns and co-ops to businesses operating in strategically selected industry clusters. Em- ployment opportunities in Southwest Ohio are increasing rapidly, causing a growing skills gap that may have a significant negative impact on the development of the region. However in Southeast Ohio improved employment levels require attracting additional employers to the region. The grant at hand uses the collective understanding of two rural and three urban institutions to address the co-op and intern related challenges in Southern Ohio. The grant is written as a joint proposal between the University of Cincinnati (lead institution), its Branch Campuses (UC Blue Ash and UC Clermont), Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, The College of Mount St. Joseph, Shawnee State University, and University of Rio Grande / Rio Grande Community College [for details see Section E4 and additional items: Colleges & Majors]. The longstanding industrial tradition of the Southwest part of the state, combined with the presence of two vibrant co-op schools, makes the region increasingly attractive to business, talented professionals, high performing students, innovations, and capital. The grant at hand seeks to improve the future of Southern Ohio by using a regional approach to build upon this existing platform through a focus upon the talent pipeline within strategically selected industry clusters: (http://www.cincinnatiusa.org/industry-clusters/): BioHealth: The southwest corner of Ohio is home to more than 220 businesses involved in the research, testing and production of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and equipment, and agri- cultural products. Finance, Insurance, and IT: The region is home to more than 3,500 businesses employing 62,000 area residents in this important cluster. Advanced Energy: The region is poised to take advantage of the fast-growing alternative and renewable energy industry. Consumer Products, Brand Development, and Creative Services: Driving Cincinnati is a strong core of global companies such as Procter & Gamble, Kroger, Macy's and the world leading brand development company LPK. Food Processing and Agriculture: Southwest Ohio is considered a hub for the over $20 billion worldwide flavor industry, whereas Southeast Ohio has a tradition of conventional food processing. Advanced Manufacturing, Polymers, Automotive, and Aerospace: Southwest Ohio ranks in the top fifteen areas nationally for the number of companies directly involved with aerospace products and parts manufacturing and also hosts 25% of tier one automotive suppliers as well as 300 companies in polymer related industries that contribute to advanced manufacturing. The above clusters have been defined through an iterative process involving the Office of the Gov- ernor, the Cincinnati USA Chamber of Commerce, and local business communities. A1 Partnership Objectives: The partners in the grant hold objectives as follows: a) Creating 980 new co-op and internship positions within industry clusters central to the development of Southern Ohio; b) Implementing coherent co-op and internship standards among participating institutions; c) Elevating the placement rate for all involved co-op and internship programs; and d) Reaching the quantitative goals for each participating institution. The objectives are addressed by increasing student participation in optional co-op and internship programs, and by increasing the level of available jobs in both mandatory and optional programs. University of Cincinnati / Cincinnati Co-op and Internship Plan (CCIP) Page 1 of 10

The State money is allocated on a time period starting Jan. 1, 2013 and ending Dec. 31, 2013. Ob- jectives reached by June 30, 2014 may, however, be counted towards the goals of the grant. A2 Foundation: Cooperative Education was founded by Dean Herman Schneider at the University of Cincinnati in 1906. Cincinnati State was the first mandatory co-op program in a community college. Mount St. Joseph started its co-op program on grant funding and is still operating 30 years later. Today 90% of UC engineering graduates name co-op as their main reason for attending the University. The commitment of UC to co-op and internships is reflected in the UC2019 strategic plan [see ltr: President Ono] that requires that 100% of all baccalaureate students participate in experiential learning as part of their degree requirement by 2019. UC and its partners further apply a collective impact approach to university / employer collaboration. As an example, the UC College of Law hosts an Entrepreneurship and Community Develop- ment Clinic which supports aspiring entrepreneurs on critical legal issues. Rio Grande Community College operates a Small Business Development Center in cooperation with Ohio State University [see Commitment letter: OSU South Centers / Rio Grande Collaboration]. In May 2012 the UC Board of Trustees approved the establishment of a Research Institute to enhance faculty – community partnerships. Cincinnati State operates one of only three STEM charter schools within the State. UC Forward [see addt. items: UC Forward] is a further strategic vehicle allowing faculty and students to jointly engage in problem solving in an industrial context. All participating institutions support a wide roster of activities that support community development. Co-op: Over the past ten years the UC co-op program has grown by 36% to a level of 5,835 full time student placements per year, with 65% of these jobs located in-state. Annual earnings of UC co-op students exceed $44 million ($7,540 per student, per quarter) [see addt. items: UC Salary Survey]. Before the recession Cincinnati State had almost 3,000 co-op placements with over $7 million in student earnings. Co-op, however, continues to be negatively affected by the recession, which resulted in 180 unemployed UC co-op students in FY12. It is estimated that an equal number of presently employed students could be drawn to the growth clusters through proper incentives. The objective of the grant is to develop 349FT co-op jobs, at UC alone, that meet grant objectives. Operating in the same market as UC, Cincinnati State faces very similar challenges, and is equally committed to contributing to a workforce that can take on the challenges of tomorrow. Internships: Over the past two years the University of Cincinnati has piloted a part-time internship program that has grown rapidly to a level of 245 placements per year. The goal of the UC2019 plan requires the internship program to grow to the level of 1,000 placements per year over the next four years. The objective of this grant, then, is to more than double the internship participation within a period of 18 months. Mt. St. Joseph, Shawnee State, and Rio Grande have relatively small, or non-existing work-based learning programs with strong potential for growth through the proposed partnership. A2 Incentives: Increasing the pipeline of co-op and internships to the above specified industry clusters requires alleviating the following bottle necks: The enrollment in mandatory co-op programs (offered by UC and Cincinnati State) has grown rapidly over the past ten years. The recession of 2008, however, slowed down the growth of jobs in both programs. Making the supply of co-op jobs more robust will require a strong job development effort, as well as making it more cost effective for employers to hire additional students. Enrollment in optional co-op programs and internships (offered by all partner institutions) requires not only a strong job development effort, but also a strong and well targeted investment in student recruitment. In this context, tailoring the program to attract a diverse population of unrep- resented students will be of utmost importance. The grant stimulates the growth of co-op and internship programs through $1,500 scholarships for part-time and $3,000 scholarships for full time placements. The requirement is that the work be paid and hosted by an employer new to the program (for definitions of a new job, see section A3). University of Cincinnati / Cincinnati Co-op and Internship Plan (CCIP) Page 2 of 10

Student salaries and employer hiring and supervision costs are considered matching funds for the purposes of the grant. All co-op work terms and internships will be transcripted. 1.4% of placements are projected to involve graduate students. Due to the higher tuition rate, graduate stipends may be supplemented by an additional $1,000 for part time placements, and $2,000 for full time placements. The objective of the grant is to increase student participation in co-op and internships. All net gains in internship / co-op volume within the specified industry clusters will count towards the goals of the grant. Scholarships may be awarded to students independent of major. Participating institutions may decide to implement more stringent criteria than those specified above and may also choose to award smaller scholarships to match a modest employer contribution. A3 Definition of a new job: For the purposes of student scholarships new jobs may be hosted by new or existing employers: New Employers: A job offered by an employer who has no history of participating in a specific co-op or internship program since Dec. 31, 2008 is for scholarship purposes considered a new job. Existing Employers: A job offered by an employer currently active in the program will be considered a new job, whenever the amount of positions during a given semester exceeds a predetermined baseline. The baseline is defined as the highest number of simultaneous co-op or internship students employed at a specific job site since Dec 31, 2008. Baselines are site and college / division specific. Two job sites belonging to the same company are in general considered separate if they reside in different zip codes. Baselines are adjusted every semester. The UC baseline roster presently includes 1,860 co-op and 243 internship job sites. All partner institutions will be charged with maintaining their own roster of baseline employers. In order to as- sure equal treatment of students, employers are encouraged to consider the size of the scholarship when negotiating the level of compensation. A4 Internship and Co-op Objectives: The placement objectives for each participating institution are presented in Table 1. The numbers are based on a strengths analysis pursued within each participating college. Adv. Consm. Table 1. Co-op and in- Food Finnce, Bio- Adv. Manuf, Prod. & ternship placement dis- Proc./ Insur. & Health: Energy: Aero & Brand tribution. Agr. IT: Autom. Dev. TOT UC: Part Time 79 21 62 5 144 111 422 Prt Tm (Grd) 3 0 4 0 3 3 13 Full Time 42 11 72 5 98 109 337 Fll Tm (Grd) 3 0 3 0 3 3 12 Prtnrs: Part Time 5 0 12 37 31 13 98 Full Time 5 0 12 37 31 13 98 Total: 137 32 165 84 310 252 980 14% 3% 17% 9% 32% 26% Table 1 shows a projection of 980 new jobs organized by cluster, with 70 % of the above growth assumed to be supported by student scholarships. The balance of placements is presumed not to involve scholarships to students, as some jobs may pay significantly better than the combined salary and subsidy, and as others may not reach the bar for matching funds. (For projection details see section D6.)

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B BUDGET NARRATIVE (For budget details see appendix 2.) B1 Development of Organization The project-organization relies on a combination of centralized and decentralized functions. Organ- izational structure is highly dependent upon institution. Within UC alone it is assumed that 78% of the increase in placement volume will occur as a result of centrally organized job-development. Co- op operations at partner institutions and branch campuses however rely on a decentralized organizational model. The investment in personnel and resources is presented below: Centralized Personnel Grant Match - Administration - 0.10FTE - Coordination 0.50FTE 0.50FTE - Job Development Specialists 0.60FTE 0.60FTE - Managers of Internships 2.00FTE 1.25FTE - Faculty - 1.30FTE Decentralized Program Liaisons: - UC/Nursing 0.25FTE 0.25FTE - UC/A&S 0.20FTE 0.20FTE - UC/Allied Health 0.25FTE 0.25FTE - UC/Clermont 0.50FTE 0.50FTE - UC/Blue Ash 0.50FTE 0.50FTE - UC/Business 0.50FTE 0.50FTE - UC/Law - 0.50FTE - UC/CCM 0.25FTE 0.25FTE - Cincinnati St. 0.50FTE 0.50FTE - Mt. St. Joseph 0.50FTE 0.50FTE - Shawnee St. 0.50FTE 0.50FTE - Rio Grande 0.50FTE 0.50FTE - Cincinnati USA Chamber: 0.10FTE 0.10FTE 7.65FTE 8.45FTE Budget Summary: Salary cost & benefits: $575,170 $694,831 Software: $90,000 $60,000 Training: $4,500 Interview days: $7,800 Scholarships: $1,523,500 Student salaries: $2,711,750 Overhead: $144,426 $232,006 Total: 2,345,396 $3,698,587 A detailed budget can be found in appendix [see: Budget Form / Internal Budget], whereas section D6 covers the feasibility of resource allocation. The $90k investment in software is made to allow the use of the I-Match software to partner institutions and to coordinate interview days for all participants. (For details see section D5.) The budget for interview days covers costs to arrange specific industry-cluster events, fostering a frictionless recruitment of students together with the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce as well as TechSolve [see: Commitment letters:]. The training related resources are used to foster a coherent approach to the development of internships and co-ops within the project. Employer matches will be verified in conjunction with the application process for the scholarship.

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C PROGRAM SNAPSHOT Nr/Amount Ohio Key Industry or Industries: BioHealth, Finance, Insurance, IT, Advanced En- 10 ergy, Consumer Products & Brand Development, Food Processing, Agriculture, Ad- vanced Manufacturing,, Polymers, Automotive, and Aerospace. Number of co-ops/internships created: 980 Number that meet High Demand Occupations: Majority Amount of state money requested: $2,345,396 Amount of match money total: $3,698,587 Total state money divided by nr of co-ops & internships created: $2,393 Total match money and salary match divided by tot nr of placements: $3,774 Total money (state plus match) per nr of co-ops / internships created: $6,167 Number of business partners: 5,000 Number of higher education partners: 1+4 Number of other partners: 2 D PROGRAMMATIC ASSESMENT (40 points) D1 Business Attraction & Retention: Past Trends: With co-op as a backdrop over the past 106 years, Greater Cincinnati has to become one of the most diverse economic areas in the Midwest, and this growth is poised to continue. Ac- cording to the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Regional Indicator Project (http://www.regional-indicators.org/), the region is projected to grow more than 100,000 net new jobs by 2020. This growth is already materializing. An announcement by Governor Kasich’s Office in July 2012 indicates that the employment level of Southwest Ohio indeed grew more than the other metropolitan areas in the state of Ohio combined. Recent Cluster Analysis: Research by the Cincinnati Economic Center shows that BioHealth related industries have exhibited a remarkably rapid growth: 3% per year over a period of eight years starting in 2002. Over the same period the job growth numbers of Financial Services reached approximately 2% per year. Taking projected retirements into consideration, the need for talent in these clusters corresponds to approximately 5% and 4% per year respectively. Advanced Manu- facturing and Aerospace Clusters have 2% annual growth in talent needs. Building the Future: The grant builds a fluent talent supply for Southern Ohio by relying on co-op and internships as educational on-boarding vehicles. Operationally the grant builds a close cooperation between partnering schools and the Cincinnati USA Chamber of Commerce [see ltr: Cin- cinnati Chamber]. The cooperation is based on sharing data on past, present, and future performance of industry clusters as projected by surveys commissioned by the Chamber. The results of the next cluster analysis by the NKU Center for Economic Analysis and Development will be re- leased in October 2012 and will lay the foundation for further job development efforts. The Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and other regional chambers will further serve as a conduit for linking the participating colleges and universities together with employers and a platform for arranging cluster specific interview days for all institutions of higher education in the region. Employ- ers will further be reached through cooperation with TechSolve [see ltr: TechSolve], whose membership covers a wide roster of advanced manufacturing and aerospace companies. 93% of the placements are projected to be found in Southwest Ohio. D2 Student Attraction/Retention/Completion: The six year graduation rate of students enrolled in UC baccalaureate programs for the university at large was 62.3%. Students enrolled in the mandatory co-op colleges, however, exhibit an eleven percent higher (73.7%) graduation rate. This has often been explained by the fact that the alternation of theory and practice strongly supports both

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motivation and comprehension. Freshman to sophomore retention rates follow the same pattern. While mandatory co-op colleges exhibit an 89.3% freshman retention rate, the number of baccalaureate programs at large remains at a somewhat lower rate of 85.6%. The corresponding number for students seeking associates’ degrees at UC branch campuses remains at 54.0%. The 2011 freshmen / sophomore retention rates of Cincinnati State was 51%. The six year retention rates of Mount St. Joseph and Shawnee State are 59.5% and 45% respectively. Enhanced retention and graduation rates constitute key metrics for the project. D3 Student Post-credential Employment: The 2012 graduation survey conducted by the UC Ca- reer Services Center showed that 43% of the students were still seeking employment at the point of application. By contrast, of gainfully employed engineering students 97% had accepted an offer from a co-op employer. The corresponding number for design students was 91%. Starting salaries for the two groups averaged $62.7k per year for engineers and $38.4k per year for design-graduates. 74% of the 2,518 surveyed students indicated that they had received employment in Ohio. 20% had applied or been accepted to fulltime graduate school. The quest for talent in the Greater Cincinnati Area is further demonstrated by the roster of companies attending the UC September 2012 Career Fair. The roster [see addt. items: Career Fair] of 242 companies from all industry clusters shows UC as a competitive source for talent. D4 Plans & Budgets for Sustaining the Program beyond State Money: The University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati State are structurally ready to take co-op and internships to scale within the specified industry clusters. Co-op calendars support offering academic courses year-round. The UC piloted internship program has all courses approved, and has proven to be operationally functional and financially sustainable. The grant will be used for a rapid ramp up of internship enrollment. The sustainability of the UC co-op and internship program is based on the ground breaking performance based budgeting system implemented by the University in 2010. This system is designed to move resources between academic units based on enrollment. In the context of co-op and internships this means a transfer of resources to the tune of $465 per FT co-op and $666 per PT internship to the college / division facilitating the experience. These dollars combined with existing resources are dimensioned to cover the operation in perpetuity [see Commitment Ltr: Provost Johnson]. Sustainability within partner institutions is covered in individual commitment letters [see Commitment Ltrs: Cincinnati State, Mount St. Joseph, Shawnee State, and Rio Grande]. D5 Includes Financial & Performance Metrics Reporting System to Regents: Internship and co-op data is collected and stored using three distinct methodologies: Academic Data Repository (permanent storage for completed co-op and internship courses and grades, as well as student demographic information), Placement and Assessment Systems (logistics and assessment data for co-ops / interns), and Surveys (used to track student behavior past the co-op / internship experience). The placement and assessment systems at the University of Cincinnati are called PAL (for co-op) and I-Match (for internships). The project at hand is designed to develop I-Match for use in schools state wide and will help to disseminate best practices among partner institutions. Routine reports (used with high frequency to administer programs and available to OBR): Num- ber of undergraduate and graduate students enrolled by major; Co-ops and internships completed above baseline; Employer growth and company names by cluster; Number of hours and period of time the students worked; Rate of pay for co-ops and interns; Business, student and educator feedback loop surveys; and Cluster based aggregated salaries as economic indicators. Special reports (used at specific hold points to track program completion): In-state, out-of-state, and international students participating in the programs; Number of Choose Ohio First Scholars placed in internships and/or co-ops; and number of students not traditionally represented. Survey compilations (Used annually to track program evolution): Number of students offered jobs/ accepting jobs at their co-op or internship employer; and starting salary of co-op and Intern- University of Cincinnati / Cincinnati Co-op and Internship Plan (CCIP) Page 6 of 10

ship students the area of the co-op and internship. The University of Cincinnati has a rigorous cost tracking system that will be used for grant progress reporting. Partner institutions have similar cost tracking systems. D6 Includes Logical and Prudent Budget that Provides High and Immediate ROI and Good Use of Public Dollars: The grant is designed to create 980 new co-op and internship positions in the target Jobs Ohio clusters. 70% of these placements will be supported by scholarships. The rest are estimated to be made up of positions without a qualifying employer match and by positions where the demand is so strong that the student prefers to take a straight $16.00/h offer rather than a combination of a grant-funded $3,000 scholarship combined with a potentially lower salary. Table 2 shows the distribution of student earnings and matching funds. Tab.2 Scholarships/Matches Plcmnts Scholarship Earnings ΣSchlrship ΣMatch University of Cincinnati Part Time 295 $1,500 $1,500 $443,100 $443,100 With Schol- Prt Tm (Grd) 9 $2,500 $3,750 $22,750 $34,125 arships Full Time 236 $3,000 $5,000 $707,700 $1,179,500 Fll Tm (Grd) 8 $5,000 $5,000 $42,000 $42,000 Part Time 127 $0 $500 $0 $63,300 No Scholar- Prt Tm (Grd) 4 $0 $3,750 $0 $14,625 ships Full Time 101 $0 $5,000 $0 $505,500 ull Tm (Grd) 4 $0 $5,000 $0 $18,000 Partner Institutions With Schol- Part Time 69 $1,500 $1,500 $102,900 $102,900 arships Full Time 69 $3,000 $3,000 $205,800 $205,800 No Scholar- Part Time 29 $0 $500 $0 $14,700 ships Full Time 29 $0 $3,000 $0 $88,200 Total: 980 $1,524,250 $2,711,750 The sum of money benefiting students is $4,235k. The amount not going directly to students (Total grant amount: $2,345k – Scholarships: $1,524k) is $821k. This makes the ratio of student aid per OBR dollar spent on program administration ($4,235k / $821k) equivalent to 5.2. This means that for every $1.00 spent by OBR, the student is projected to benefit in excess of five dollars. D7 Includes feedback loop among employers, educators & students: The proposal includes three levels of feedback between employers, educators, and students: The evolution of the quality and quantity of talent demand within industry clusters will be pursued in cooperation with the Cincinnati USA Chamber of Commerce, as well as ongoing needs assessment by existing employers. The former helps identify new employer prospects, whereas the latter ensures that the current needs of employers enrolled in the program are being met. Performance of program specific cohorts as assessed by job supervisors is aggregated for each specific major and annually reported back to the departments responsible for the development of curricula. This methodology was developed through a $555,000 federal grant by the PIs for this grant. For details see Cates & Cedercreutz 2008, Leveraging Cooperative Education to Guide Curricular Innovation. [see addt. items: Bios] Individual student performance is assessed each semester by employers and discussed in confidential sessions with their advisors [see addt. items: Assessment Instrument]. All methodologies have been used in the past, and are a part of the standard operating procedures of UC. Partner institutions will be provided with the opportunity to use these established systems. D8 Demonstrates Positive Impact to Key Industry and the Local, Regional or State Econ- University of Cincinnati / Cincinnati Co-op and Internship Plan (CCIP) Page 7 of 10

omy: The letter from the chamber of commerce [see ltr: Cincinnati Chamber] highlights an emerging skills gap that may become an impediment for the growth of the region. The data presented in section D1 (business attraction and retention) speaks to the remarkable growth of several industry clusters over the past decade. The fact that the inflation adjusted in-state earnings of UC co-op students over the past ten years has risen from $22 million to almost $30 million demonstrates the ability of the region to absorb an increasing number of co-op’s. Enclosed employer letters [see add. items: Support Letters] demonstrate that the growth of the region is tied to the availability of talent. E EMPLOYER ASSESSMENT – 25 points E1 Capacity: Businesses Have Capacity to Meet Proposed Program Requirements for Stu- dents, Educators, & Partners: The Cincinnati Dayton corridor hosts an abundance of high tech companies (http://www.cincinnatiusa.org/industry-clusters/) that have capacity to offer large quanti- ties of high quality jobs. [see ltr: TechSolve], The Cincinnati USA Chamber of Commerce has published case studies of growth industries in the region (http://www.cincinnatiusa.org/grow-a-business/). The common denominator of all covered companies (Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Cincinnati Children's Medical Center, dunnhumbyUSA, E-BEAM® Services, Inc., Intelligrated®, Kao USA, Inc., Macy's Inc., Medpace, Meridian Bioscience®, Inc., The Health Collaborative) is their quest to attract, grow, and retain talent. These corporations further form a good match for the targeted industry clusters. E2 Provides Substantial, Meaningful Work Assignments that Aligns to a Jobs Ohio Industry Cluster: All co-ops and interns are assigned to a mentor who provides work assignments based in part upon learning objectives. Learning objectives for co-ops and internships are defined in UC course descriptions [see addt. items: Course Descriptions] and are designed to be challenging for students enrolled in a particular program at a particular academic level. These learning objectives will be made available for all partner institutions. The alignment with the industry clusters is enhanced through the involvement of the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, as well as competitive hiring processes by all partner institutions. The enclosed sample of existing job descriptions attest to the level of quality of the UC co-op and internship program [see addt. items: Job Descriptions] as well as to the match with specific Jobs Ohio Industry Clusters. 80% of new positions will be at UC. E3 Positions are Paid: All co-op and internship positions covered under this grant will be paid. The average co-op salaries at UC range between $14.00/h and $16.00/h (Engineering and Applied Science: $16.24/h, Business: $15.17/h, DAAP: $14.25/h, and IT: $14.72/h). [see addt. items: UC salary survey]. Internship salaries are anticipated to be somewhat lower. E4 Includes Positions in More Than One Functional Area in the Workplace: The proposal includes students enrolled in fifteen colleges covering such diverse fields as allied health, business, computer science, engineering, engineering technology, industrial design, information technology, law, and nursing. UC co-op and internship program employers [see addt items: co-op and internship employers] routinely extend offers to students from dozens of majors. The following UC co-op employers hired in excess of twelve majors each: GE Aviation (25), Duke Energy (24), Procter and Gamble (22), Kroger Company (19), Wright Patterson Air Force Base (19), Great American Insur- ance Group (12), Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (11), Kinetic Vision (11), LPK (12), Intelligrated Systems (12), and Macys (12). During the same period of time (FY09-FY12) over 600 UC employers hired co-ops from two disciplines or more. Similar hiring patterns can be found among employers who hire from partner institutions. E5 Demonstrates and Documents Demand for Talent in Industry: As discussed in section D1, the Greater Cincinnati region is projected to grow by adding more than 100,000 net new jobs by 2020 (http://www.regional-indicators.org/). At this time our region is projected to have a total of 1,069,405 jobs — ranking us fifth among our peer regions, surpassed only by Minneapolis, Denver, St. Louis, and Pittsburgh. Production and Manufacturing oriented occupations are projected to grow by 2.9% a year, and will represent our region’s sixth-largest occupation group. Business, fi-

University of Cincinnati / Cincinnati Co-op and Internship Plan (CCIP) Page 8 of 10 nancial, computer, and mathematical occupations are projected to grow by more than 2% a year. As discussed in D1, the grant builds upon collaboration with the Cincinnati USA Chamber of Com- merce by utilizing their connections with regional agencies such as Agenda 360, Vision 2015, the Partnership for Competitive Workforce, and Strive, as well as their knowledge of industry cluster development. The objective of this cooperation is to align partner institutions in the preparation of our workforce for in-demand jobs. By reaching our educational targets we will assist regional goals that 45% of adults hold an Associate’s degree or higher and 90% of workers are gainfully employed by 2020. F INSTITUTION/S OF HIGHER EDUCATION – 30 points F1 Capacity: Institutions have Capacity to Meet Proposed Program Requirements for Em- ployers, Partners & Students: As discussed in section D1 the University of Cincinnati is the founding institution of cooperative education, and has been engaged in that pedagogy for over a century. The school is a world leading co-op institution and regularly participates in training visiting administrators in the administration of large scale co-op programs [see ltr: WACE]. The UC co-op program is ranked 4th in the nation by US News and World Report. The UC Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning employs more than thirty faculty and administrators whose sole responsibility lies in the facilitation of co-op and internships. In the past ten years the amount of work-terms generated by the Division has grown from 4,280 to 6,080. Cincinnati State has generated as many as 3,000 terms annually at its peak, before the recession. The internship program piloted by the Division already shows a strong potential for campus wide implementation. The UC co-op program holds a base line roster of 1,860 co-op and 232 internship employers. Cincinnati State is one of the leading community colleges engaged in co-op in the nation with approximately 800 employers. Together these two schools are committed to disseminat- ing their accumulated knowledge to partner institutions. F2 Positions are Transcripted or Available for Credit: All co-op terms and internships offered under this grant will be transcripted. At UC the completion of the co-op program already constitutes a graduation requirement in mandatory programs. Part time internships are transcripted at the level of 3 Cr.h. and typically count as elective credit. Cincinnati State requirements are similar in nature. F3 Includes Outreach to Populations Traditionally Underrepresented in the Proposed Area/s of Co-op and Internship Program: The percentages of ethnic minorities in the UC co-op program as compared to the undergraduate program at large are: Native (co-op: 0.2%, tot: 0.3%) Asian (co- op: 3.3%, tot: 2.7%), Black (co-op: 3.1%, tot: 8.8%), and Hispanic (co-op: 1.2%, tot: 2.1%). These numbers alone show that there is big need to close the diversity gap between co-op participation and enrollment at large. Discussions with employers show a strong interest in finding an even more diverse work force, and a belief that co-op and internships can be of assistance. The project will approach closing the diversity gap through cross-fertilizing member experiences: The Assistant Director of Student Affairs at the participating College of Allied Health Sciences has a primary responsibility to develop and implement diversity initiatives which include a men- toring program and an inclusive first year experience. The UC branch campuses as well as Cincinnati State have a long tradition of enrolling underrepresented populations who can further be attracted to enroll in internships. As an example, UC Clermont attracts students from the Appalachian counties of Clermont, Adams, and Brown. UC Blue Ash has a 26% minority population with 48% of the entering class representing first generation college students. As part of the grant activities, the partner institutions will be engaged in targeted events to attract a more diverse student population to optional programs with the ultimate goal to have the same diversity mix as the institution at large.

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F4 Includes Improvements to Existing or Creation of New High Quality Academic Programs with a Cooperative Education or Internship Component: At UC the grant aides the rapid growth of a campus wide internship program with the goal of 400% growth in enrollment over the next four years. The proposal exposes STEM, liberal arts, law, allied health, and nursing interns to jobs in growth oriented industry clusters in Southern Ohio. The internship program has already demonstrated its worth through a pilot period, and grant money will be used to accelerate its growth. The grant will allow Shawnee State to start building an internship program from the ground up and other partners to expand existing programs as well. Established programs will be able to share their best practices with emerging programs through the partnerships created in the grant proposal. At UC and Cincinnati State the grant further helps finalize the restructuring of the cooperative education program to a semester structure which better aligns work terms with hiring practices of employers state wide. Semesters extend UC co-op from 18 to 20 months, which is estimated to bring total student earnings up from $44 million to $50 million per year. Approximately 65% of these earnings will stay in Ohio. The expansion will offer additional talent in aerospace engineering, advanced manufacturing, biomedical engineering, and industrial design to regional employers. The UC co-op program is one of only three Ohio programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Cooperative Education (ACCE). The influential Academic Ranking of World Universities, published by Shanghai Jiaotong University, ranks the University of Cincinnati in the top 300 of more than 2,500 universities ranked worldwide and the top 100 of American Universities. For the 13th straight year DesignIntelligence (2012) ranks UC among the best design and architecture programs in the nation. In 2012 UC's Industrial Design program was ranked No.1 in the country. F5 Includes Plan to Connect Employers & Students via Web Communications & Marketing: The Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning has one of the premier infrastruc- tures in the US for connecting students and employers [see ltr: WACE]. This infrastructure will be shared with partner institutions for possible adoption. The process will rely on UC developed software as well as on the use of the OhioMeansJobs.com platform. Using web based software, employers submit job descriptions to co-op advisors who judge the appropriateness of the job. This ultimately leads to possible interviews, offers and. Once a placement is secured, the UC web based system communicates expectations via e-mail to both students and employers. Assessment of a) students by employers, b) employers by students, and c) students by the faculty are handled through the same system. Reports and face-to-face meetings further help guide the learning process of the student [see addt. items: Assessment Instrument]. F6 Program provides opportunities to students with small, mid-size, and large business en- terprises: The focus of the co-op and internship program is to enhance the quality of the curriculum. This type of quality can only be found by engaging companies of all sizes. Cincinnati State works with approximately 800 and UC works with over 2,000 employers that range in size from a company with only a handful of employees to the largest corporations in the nation. Partner institutions have also developed relationships with employers of all sizes. Letters of support from employers include businesses of variable sizes. G CONCLUSIONS The project at hand will significantly enhance the access to talent for employers while simultane- ously reducing their recruiting expense. It will further augment student learning for a wide variety of programs through meaningful work based learning experiences. The grant will expand the number of students participating in co-op and internships in the region by 980 students. As a result of working in Ohio, these students are more likely to complete a post-secondary credential and stay in Ohio after graduation. A strong focus of the grant is to align the curriculum with the needs of employers in key industries using proven methodologies. The grant also targets underrepresented groups, with a goal of creating a more diverse work force. Additionally the grant is tailored to map and disseminate best practices within all partner schools participating in the program. The proposal is flexible and will allow additional institutions to be included in the grant pending OBR approval.

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APPENDICES

I BUDGET: Budget spread sheet Budget Narrative (UC Internal document)

II LETTERS: II.1 Letters of Commitment: Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Cincinnati USA Chamber of Commerce College of Mount St. Joseph Intelligrated Ohio State University / South Centers P&G / Global Academia Programs Shawnee State University TechSolve University of Cincinnati / President Ono University of Cincinnati / Provost Johnson University of Rio Grande / Rio Grande Community College II.2 Letters of Support: Barefoot Proximity Barnes Group Bob Evans Farm Chrystal Venture Funds Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Cincom Systems Inc. Cornerstone Services DG Medical Duke Energy Engineering Solutions FlareAware.com / Orbital Impact Fluor-BW / Portsmouth General Mills GP Strategies Hilton / Cincinnati Holzer Home City Ice Johnson Investment Councel Kinetic Vision Milacron Nationwide Insurance Ohio National Financial Services Ohio Valley Bank Osco Industries P&G Global Surface Care P&G North American Tallent Supply Shop for Your Cause Sierra Club Siemens University of Cincinnati / Cincinnati Co-op and Internship Plan List of Appendices 1 (2)

State Farm Insurance Companies SunCoke Energy Sur-Seal The Modal Shop Thyssen Krupp Triumph Thermal Systems WACE; The World Association for Cooperative Education Wall Colmonoy Corporation Western Southern Financial Group Yost Engineering Inc.

III ADDITIONAL ITEMS: - Bio’s of Key Personnel - Colleges, Majors, and Placements - Pedagogic Material (samples): - Job descriptions of cluster-specific co-op jobs - UC Internship / co-op course descriptions including learning objectives - UC Student work performance assessment instrument - Feedback report on student skills development as assessed by supervisors - Employer rosters: - UC Co-op employers (sample) - UC Internship employers (sample) - UC 2012 Career fair employer roster UC FY12 co-op salary survey UC Forward (program description)

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Appendices:

I Budget

Cincinnati Co-op and Internship Plan / Budget Form / October 10, 2012 Source of Regents Private Applicant Education Other Other Activity Total Funds Funds Funds Partners Other Public Public Personnel 923776 383457 540319 Supplies 0 Purchased Services 150000 90000 60000 Travel 0 Scholarships 1213000 1213000 Employer Salaries 2299750 2299750 Other Employer Contributions Other 12300 12300 Cinti Chbr of Other (sub awards) 1068725 502213 0 560437 6075 Commerce Sub Total 5667551 2200970 0 600319 560437 2299750 6075 0 Admin Indirect costs 8% or less 376432 144426 232006 Sub total 376432 144426 0 232006 0 0 0 0 Total 6043983 2345396 0 832325 560437 2299750 6075 0 All non Regents funds are supported by a signed commitment letters.

University of Cincinnati Internal Budget Narrative

Salaries Grant Funded: $34,206 Salary Cost Share: $115,882 Salary $11,921 Benefits $ 40,383 Benefits

ProPEL: As the Co-PI, Cheryl Cates will spend 30% of her effort co-coordinating and administering grant activity. ProPEL will provide this funding as cost share on the grant. In addition, ProPEL will also have ten faculty working to place co-op students into the new positions created by the grant; each faculty member will be dedicating 10% of their time toward this effort. This will also be provide by ProPEL as cost share on the grant. ProPEL’s total cost share in this category totals to $81,676 in salary and $28,462 in benefits.

At College of Conservatory of Music, Associate Professor Marjorie Fox will serve as the college’s Internship Liaison for this project. She will be responsible for finding new employers and internship student positions for students in the eMedia program at CCM as well as insuring that grant requirements are met. The grant will fund her at 25% for this effort during the grant period. CCM will also cost share a matching percentage of 25% of this position’s effort on the grant as well. Grant funding: $18,456 salary, $6,432 benefits Cost Share: $18,456 salary, $6,432 benefits

At the College of Allied Health, Assistant Professor Susan Kotowski will serve as the Internship Liaison for grant activity. The grant proposal requests funding for 25% of her salary and benefits; the College will provide funding in the way of cost share for a matching 25%. Grant funding: $15,750 salary, $5,489 benefits Cost Share: $15,750 salary, $5,489 benefits

Other Personnel Grant Funded: $235,318 Salary Cost Share: $267,913 Salary $102,012 Benefits $116,141 Benefits

As PI, Kettil Cedercreutz will expend 10% of his effort, in cost share, insuring compliance and directing efforts on the grant. This contribution is $14,942 in salary and $6,477 in benefits.

All exempted staff personnel listed on the budget spreadsheet will be participating in the process of identifying new companies/job placements in the industry clusters specified in the Ohio Means Internships and Co-ops (OMIC) grant proposal.

The Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning (ProPEL) will have four Managers of Academic Internships (MAI) participating at various levels of effort placing students into these new internship positions as well as helping to identify new employers/positions for the academic internship program in the Division. These employees, Zach Osborne, Annie Straka, Willie Clark, and one “to be hired “ will be grant funded at 25%, 25%, 50% and 100% respectively. ProPEL will provide funding in cost share in the amount of 50%, 50%, 25%, and 0 % for these positions. 25%, 25%, 25%, and 0% will be assigned for other duties within the Division. This grant funding totals to $84,720 in salary with corresponding benefits of $36,727 for these positions, while the cost share is $53,390 in salary and $23,145 in benefits.. ProPEL is also hiring two Managers of Job Development that will be responsible for identifying new employers and new positions in the grant specified industry clusters for both its academic internship program and the co-op programs. Each of these positions will be grant funded at 30% for a total of

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$32,400 in salary and $14,046 in benefits. ProPEL will cost share an equal percentage (30%) of their effort on the grant as well.

ProPEL is also specifying a Program Coordinator position that will be responsible for the administration and record keeping required for the grant. This position will also support other exempt staff, faculty, and PI in other matters associated with the grant. This position will be grant funded at 50%; $19,500 in salary, $8,453 in benefits. ProPEL will cost share an equal percentage of 50% of this position’s salary and benefits for work performed on the grant as well. Several Non Co-op colleges at the University participating in the grant will also provide a person as Internship Liaison to find new employers and internship student positions for students in their colleges as well as insure that grant requirements are met. These participating colleges and the grant funding level (%) are listed here: Nursing (25%), A&S (20%), Lindner College of Business (50%), UC Clermont (50%), and UC Blue Ash (50%). This funding totals $98,698 in salary and $42,786 in benefits. Each college will also cost share an equal percentage of salary and benefits equal to the grant funded portion for their Internship Liaison’s efforts on the grant. In addition, the College of Law will also cost share 50% of the salary and benefits of Mina Jones Jefferson who will serve as the College’s Internship Liaison for the grant. This contribution is $48,983 in salary and $21,234 in benefits.

Supplies and Other Direct Costs Grant Funded: $1,817,513 Cost Share: $2,926,262 Computer Services: Grant Funded: $90,000 Cost Share: $60,000 The University of Cincinnati will make amendments to its Internship Match Program making it available for all participating schools for the administration of Interview days. The work included finalizing the software under development to meet the needs of partner institutions. Training: Grant Funded: $4,500 Cost Share : 0 The resources cover arraigning five days worth of training of partner school coordinators in Cincinnati. Includes hotel accommodation of partners from Shawnee State and Rio Grande Interview days: Grant Funded: $7,800 Cost Share: 0 The logistics, space, and refreshments for three interview days produced in cooperation with the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce having the objective to accommodate a large number of employers and students. UC Placement Scholarships: Grant Funded: $1,213,000 Cost Share: 0 When a student is placed in a new position in a target industry segment as defined by the grant, they will be awarded a scholarship of $1,500 for a part time placement, $2500 for a part time graduate student placement, $3,000 for a full time undergraduate placement, and $5,000 for a full time graduate placement. These scholarships will be provided by the grant. UC is projecting 295 new part time undergraduate positions, 9 part time graduate positions, 236 new full time undergraduate positions, and 8 full time graduate positions for a total of $1,215,550 in scholarship dollars. Employer Salaries to Students: Grant Funded: 0 Cost Share: $1,696,250 The largest portion of the cost share for the grant will come from the salaries paid by the co-op and internship employers to our students. To participate in the program, employers will need to pay their student an amount equivalent to the scholarship that the student receives, as a minimum. For part time undergraduate placements, it is anticipated that employers will match the scholarship amount ($1500) on a one to one basis. For full time co-op positions, it is anticipated that the employers will contribute much more. Based on the industry segments dealt with in the grant, it is anticipated that co-op employers will contribute an average of $5,000 per placement, as compared to the $3,000 scholarship amount. UC is projecting 295 new part time undergraduate positions, 9 new part time graduate

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positions, and a total of 244 (236UG, 8Grad) new full time positions for a total of $1,696,250 in employer salary match to students. Growth in Target Industries: Grant Funded: 0 Cost Share: $603,500 It is also anticipated that UC will place students into positions that would qualify for the grant scholarship (new position in one of the grant targeted industry segments), but for various reasons, the student does not apply for the scholarship. In these cases, the employer salary paid to students would still count as cost share dollars. This is projected to result in a total of $603,500 over the grant period on 131 part time placements and 105 full time placements. Sub Awards: Grant Funded: $502,213 Cost Share: $566,512 The University of Cincinnati will have several educational partners in this grant; each of these partners will receive sub awards. The sub award is based on each partner providing an Internship Liaison to work on the grant, finding employers and new student positions in the grant specified industry clusters as well as insuring that grant requirements are met. These personnel will be funded 50% by the grant, and cost shared 50% by each partner University. The grant will also provide the partners with the scholarship dollars to award to the students placed in those positions. Shown below is a summary of the sub award to each institution. Grant Funded: Partner Salary&Benefits PT/FT Placements Scholarships F&A Cost Total Cincinnati St. $38,135 35/35 $157,500 $15,651 $211,286 Mt. St. Joseph $33,125 11/11 $ 49,500 $ 6,610 $ 89,235 Shawnee St. $41,402 9/9 $ 40,500 $ 6,552 $ 88,454 Rio Grande $35,775 14/14 $ 63,000 $ 7,902 $106,677 The education partners will also provide cost share to the grant as part of their sub award agreements. This will consist of an equal (50%) matching of salary and benefits for their Internship Liaison position, as well as employer salaries paid to students ($3,000 Full time / $1,500 Part time per placement). As with the UC placements, it is also anticipated that students from our partner educational institutions will be placed into positions that would qualify for the grant scholarship (new position in one of the grant targeted industry segments), but for various reasons, the student does not apply for the scholarship. In these cases, the employer salary paid to students would still count as cost share dollars. Those cases are labeled as “Growth Placements” in the table below. Cost Share: Partner Sal.&Ben. PT/FT Plcmt. Stud. Salary Growth Plcmt. Stud.Salary Total Cincinnati St. $38,135 35/35 $157,500 15/15 $ 52,500 $248,135 Mt. St. Joseph $33,125 11/11 $ 49,500 4/4 $ 14,000 $ 96,625 Shawnee St. $41,402 9/9 $ 40,500 4/4 $ 14,000 $ 95,902 Rio Grande $35,775 14/14 $ 63,000 6/6 $ 21,000 $119,775 The Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce will also be a partner on this grant. The chamber will provide a part time person to work with the University to insure significant employer participation in the three interview days shown above. The grant will fund 10% of this person’s salary, and the Chamber will match at 10% as well. The grant would fund: $6,075 Salary & Benefits+ F&A costs of $486 for a total of $6,561, and the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce would provide of $6,075. The 8% F&A costs would add an additional $486 in cost.

Facilities and Administrative Cost: Grant Funded: $144,426 Cost Share: $232,006

F&A costs are calculated at a special rate of 8% as allowed by the grant.

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Appendices:

II.1 Letters of Commitment

Sponsored Research Services October 1, 2012 University of Cincinnati 51 Goodman Drive, Suite 530 P.O. Box 210222 Cincinnati, OH 45221-0222

Attn: Ms. Mary Ucci, Director Re: OBR grant named: Cincinnati Co-op and Internship Plan (CCIP) / Letter of Commitment

Funding period: Jan. 1, 2013 – Dec. 31, 2013

Dear Ms. Ucci:

Please consider our Letter of Commitment to serve as a partnering institution on the OMIC grant Cincinnati Co-op and Internship Plan (CCIP) filed by the University of Cincinnati. On this grant the University of Cincinnati will serve as a lead institution, where as Cincinnati State Technical and Community College will hold the role of a partnering institution. Cincinnati State Technical and Community College hereby commits to:

SCOPE OF WORK: 1) The focus of the grant is to develop co-op / internship opportunities for 100 students enrolled at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, 2) Actively pursuing the placement oriented functions in relation to Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Students internship / co-op students, 3) Maintaining a base line database of employers engaged in co-op or internships, 4) Verifying and maintaining a record of the salaries paid to students as a compensation for internships or co-op. 5) Coordinating student specific requirements for students having been awarded scholarships under the grant. 6) Upholding all other stipulations of the grant.

BUDGET / NARRATIVE 1.0 FTE Co-op / Internship Liaison (administrator with the responsibility for job development, placement assessment and recordkeeping functions in relation to grant.) - Covered by Grant: 0.5 x ($58,000 salary and $18,270 benefits) - Matched by Cincinnati State Technical and Community College: 0.5 x ($58,000 salary and $18,270 benefits)

100 students Covered by grant $1,500 (part time) and $3,000 (full time) dollars each 100 students Matched by employer $1,500 (part time) and $3,000 (full time) dollars or more each

We estimate a student participation of 100 students, and understand that the $1,500 (part time experience) or $3,000 full time experience) scholarships are available on a first come first serve basis, pending approved student applications as well as availability of funds. We are committed to developing a sustainable co-op / internship function at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, and have the resources to fully support developed functions, once the grant funding is over.

Cincinnati State is convinced that the cooperation outlined in the grant proposal will be beneficial to our institutions as well as the University System of Ohio as a whole. The focus on both the two and the four year sector, as well as a dual marketing approach, will lead to great success.

Please remain assured that Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is committed to this program. We appreciate the offer to collaborate on this proposal and look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Monica J. Posey, Ed.D. Academic Vice President

1864 Shyville Road Piketon, Ohio 56661 http://southcenters.osu.edu/

October 9, 2012

RE: LETTER OF SUPPORT

Dear State of Ohio,

I am writing to express my strong support regarding the Joint Grant Proposal with the Ohio Means Internships and Co‐ops. This grant would be of tremendous value to the students (both graduate and undergraduate) that are enrolled at the University of Rio Grande. Equally, it will be of great benefit to businesses and organizations that surround the University.

The Educational Programs at the University of Rio Grande have a strong commitment in providing quality education to students dedicated to the growth and financial stability of businesses and organizations throughout Southern Ohio and its countering States ine th region.

As Program Manager with the Ohio State University South Centers – University of Rio Grande Collaboration, and as a Business Development Specialist with the OSU South Centers Business Team (funded in part by The State of Ohio ‐ Department of Development Business Entrepreneurial Program,) our network of business counselors and managers at OSU work closely with students providing strong experiential programs that tailor students’ educational classroom with real and practical internships and working experiences in the community. These result in a well‐rounded entrepreneurial experience that businesses are seeking in today’s world economy.

This Grant would greatly strengthen our collaborative efforts and would greatly benefit many students, businesses and organizations throughout our region.

Sincerely,

Patrick Dengel

Patrick Dengel Business Development Specialist Program Manager/Coordinator with OSU‐RIO Collaboration The Ohio State University South Centers 740‐708‐7810

October 1, 2012

Sponsored Research Services University of Cincinnati 51 Goodman Drive, Suite 530 P.O. Box 210222 Cincinnati, OH 45221-0222

Attn: Ms. Mary Ucci, Director Re: OBR grant named: Cincinnati Co-op and Internship Plan (CCIP) / Letter of Commitment

Funding period: Jan. 1, 2013 – Dec. 31, 2013

Dear Ms. Ucci:

Please consider our Letter of Commitment to serve as a partnering institution on the OMIC grant Cincinnati Co-op and Internship Plan (CCIP) filed by the University of Cincinnati. On this grant the University of Cincinnati will serve as a lead institution, whereas Shawnee State University will hold the role of a partnering institution. Shawnee State University hereby commits to:

SCOPE OF WORK: 1) The focus of the grant is to develop co-op / internship opportunities for 25 students enrolled at Shawnee State University, 2) Actively pursuing the placement oriented functions in relation to Shawnee State University Students internship / co-op students, 3) Maintaining a base line database of employers engaged in co-op or internships, 4) Verifying and maintaining a record of the salaries paid to students as a compensation for internships or co-op. 5) Forwarding student specific scholarships to students having been awarded scholarships under the grant. 6) Upholding all other stipulations of the grant,

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BUDGET / NARRATIVE 1.0 FTE Co-op / Internship Liaison (administrator with the responsibility for job development, placement assessment and recordkeeping functions in relation to grant.) - Covered by Grant: 0.5 ($50,000 salary + $32,803.04 benefits)=$41,401.52 - Matched by Shawnee State University: ($50,000 salary +32,803.04 benefits)=$41,401.52 25 students Covered by grant $1,500 (part time) and $3,000 (full time) dollars each $75,000 Matched by employer $1,500 (part time) and $3,000 (full time) dollars or more each We estimate a student participation of 25 students, and understand that the $1,500 (part time experience) or $3,000 full time experience) scholarships are available on a first come first serve basis, pending approved student applications as well as availability of funds.

We are committed to developing a sustainable co-op / internship function at Shawnee State University, and have the resources to fully support developed functions, once the grant funding is over. We appreciate the offer to collaborate on this proposal and look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

David Todt, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs [email protected]

Office of the Provost www.shawnee.edu 740.351.3472 * 740.351.3501 FAX 940 Second Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662

October 8, 2012

University of Cincinnati Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning, ProPEL P.O. Box 210115 Cincinnati, OH 45221 Attn: Kettil Cedercreutz, Associate Provost and Director

Re Endorsement of the Cincinnati Cooperative Education and Internship Plan (CCIP) To be filed with the OBR

Dear Kettil,:

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to endorse the Ohio Means Co ‐ops and Internships grant. Over the past twenty-five years, TechSolve has helped small to mid-sized companies implement business-building process improvement solutions that deliver measurable, top-line and bottom-line results. Our consultants have in-depth business and engineering experience across a wide range of industries (manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, etc.) that enable us to identify and quickly prioritize the best improvement opportunities. Our work is celebrated by large OEM’s and supply chain programs that have worked closely with TechSolve to optimize their supply chain and we are unique in having an Advanced Machining Lab onsite and machining consultants on staff.

At TechSolve we understand that having a well-educated and trained workforce is critical to Ohio’s future success in the global marketplace. We also believe that students who participate in internships and co-ops are better prepared for the workplace and that businesses that use interns and co-op students have access to talented individuals. We are therefore pleased to be able to partner with the University of Cincinnati and other schools to sponsor a regional interview day through TechSolve’s customer partnerships. This will help provide the opportunity to students to participate in meaningful work-based learning experiences that are paid, available for credit, and connect them to a company to enhance their skills set and increase their competitiveness. We are further assisting our customers by giving them access to high quality talent to help increase competitiveness while decreasing the cost of finding new talent in the communities where they do business.

TechSolve’s mission is to enable our customers to provide outstanding products and services. With a deep understanding of our customer’s challenges, we deliver high-impact results that help them win in the markets in which they compete. Therefore we are pleased to have this opportunity to help our customers build their talent pipeline by partnering with the University of Cincinnati and other colleges and universities in the region on the Cincinnati Co-op and Internship Plan. We are particularly excited to partner with respect to the sponsorship of an “Interview Day” which will bring together our membership with what we hope will be their future talent!

Sincerely,

Gary Conley President

6705 Steger Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45237 p. 513/948-2000 p. 800/345-4482 f. 513/948-2109 www.techsolve.org

Lawrence J. Johnson, PhD Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Interim Provost University of Cincinnati Provost Office 2614 McMicken Circle 210 Van Wormer Hall

PO Box 210097 Cincinnati, OH 45221-0097 Phone: (513) 556-2588 Fax: (513) 556-7861

Email: [email protected] Ohio Board of Regents October 4, 2012 University System of Ohio 30 East Broad Street, 36th Floor Columbus, Ohio 43215

Attn: Chancellor Jim Petro Re: Cincinnati Co-op and Internship Plan (CCIP) / Ohio Means Internships and Co-op (OMIC)

Dear Chancellor Petro, I am writing in support of the CCIP-grant (Cincinnati Co-op and Internship Plan) filed by the PI’s, Dr. Kettil Cedercreutz and Dr. Cheryl Cates. The objective of the grant is to substantially enhance the enrollment in co-op and internships in the southwest corner of Ohio. The grant is projected to generate as many as 980 co-op and internship positions in select industry clusters. The relevance of these positions will be assessed in cooperation with the Cincinnati USA Chamber of Commerce as well as the by the local technology hub TechSolve. 60% of these placements will be administered by the Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning (ProPEL) at the University of Cincinnati. Strategic alignment: The Office of the Provost sees a great value in this project as it directly supports the University’s Strategic Plan UC2019. As the founding institution of Co-op, UC is committed to developing this industry-oriented methodology of instruction to ever higher levels with regard to both quantity and quality. The OMIC-grant is an important initiative in this direction, as it allows us to do so in a very straight forward manner. It further supports the development of the southwest corner of Ohio, which is very important to the competitiveness of the region. The fact that the grant includes 11 colleges and 4 partner institutions supports the notion that the grant will have a profound impact on the evolution of local industry. Sustainability: The grant additionally forms an excellent complement to the Performance Based Budgeting (PBB) system applied by the University of Cincinnati. Once the proposed program is up and running, performance based budgeting will redirect $465 per co-op placement and $666 per internship placement to the Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning. These resources, together with existing funds in the Division, will be enough to sustain the operation on the projected level in perpetuity. In summary, I would like to state that I see the grant Dr. Cedercreutz and Dr. Cates are writing as forming an excellent fit with the strategy of the University of Cincinnati. Once the infrastructure is built using grant funding, the program will certainly be sustainable through performance based budgeting. Sincerely,

Lawrence J. Johnson, PhD Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Interim Provost University of Cincinnati Provost Office

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Sponsored Research Services October 3,2012 University of Cincinnati 51 Goodman Drive, Suite 530 P.O. Box 210222 Cincinnati, OH 45221 -0222

Attn: Ms. Mary Ucci, Director Re: OBR grant named: CincinnatiCo-op and lnternship Plan (CCIP) / Letter of Commitment

Funding period: Jan. 1, 2013- Dec.31,2013

Dear Ms. Ucci:

Please consider our Letter of Commitment to serve as a partnering institution on the OMIC grant Cincinnati Co-oo and lnternship Plan (CCIP) filed by the University of Cincinnati. On this grant the University of Cincinnati will serve as a lead institution, where as University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College will hold the role of a collaborating institution. University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College hereby commits to:

SCOPE OF WORK: 1) The focus of the grant is to develop co-op / internship opportunities for 40 students enrolled at Rio Grande Community College, 2) Actively pursuing the placement oriented functions in relation to Rio Grande Community College internship / co-op students, 3) Maintaining a base line database of employers engaged in co.op or internships, 4) Verifying and maintaining a record of the salaries paid to students as a compensation for internships or co- op. 5) Forwarding student specific scholarships to students having been awarded scholarships under the grant. 6) Upholding all other stipulations of the grant, BUDGET / NARRATIVE 1.0 FTE Co-op / lnternship Liaison (administrator with the responsibility for job development, placement assessment and recordkeeping functions in relation to grant.) - Covered by Granl: 0.5 x 53,000 base salary + 3S%benefits = $35,775 - Matched by Rio Grande: 0.5 x 53,000 base salary + 3S%benefits = $35,775

20 PT plcmnts Covered by grant: 20 x $1,500 = $30,000 Matched by employer: 20 x $1,500 = $30,000

20 FT plcmnts Covered by grant: 20 x $3,000 = $60,000 Matched by employer: 20 x $3,000 = $60,000 We estimate a participation of 40 students, and understand that the $1,500 (part time experience) or $3,000 full time experience) scholarships are available on a first come first serve basis, pending approved student applications as wellas availability of funds. We are committed to developing a sustainable co-op / internship function at Rio Grande Community College, and have the resources to fully support developed functions, once the grant funding is over. We appreciate the offer to collaborate on this proposal and look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely,

Dr. Barbara Gillman-Danley President

PO Box 500 . Rio Grande, Ohio 45674 . 740.245.5351 . 800.282.7201 . www.rio.edu

Appendices:

II.2 Letters of Support

October 2, 2012

University of Cincinnati Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning PO Box 210115 Cincinnati, OH 45221

Attn: Kettil Cedercreutz, Associate Provost and Director

Re: Endorsement of the Cincinnati Cooperative Education and Internship Plan (CCIP) to be filed with the OBR.

Dear Kettil,

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to endorse the Ohio Means Co-ops and Internships grant. As I know you are well aware of, Barnes Aerospace has been with the UC co-op program ever since 2006. Our prime business sector is in the area of Aerospace and Design clusters as defined by the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce.

From my perspective it is a terrific Idea to extend internships and co-ops beyond the traditional fields of Engineering, Applied Science, Business and Design. I can see that there might be a lot of room for law, STEM, and liberal arts students to be gainfully employed as part time interns commuting distance from campus.

I believe that your approach of having the state subsidize $1,500 to $3,000 of the first placement beyond a specific baseline, is a terrific way to grow the program in areas such as Bio Med Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, and Product Design. It takes down the risk for small companies to try the program. My guess is that most of your new partners will be converted to return customers. I know we were, once we tried our first co-op.

Best wishes,

Dan Rupert Human Resource Manager Barnes Aerospace – West Chester

Better engineering from the start … a better partner to the finish

October 1, 2012 University of Cincinnati Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning, ProPEL PO Box 210115 Cincinnati OH 45221 U.S.A.

Attn: Kettil Cedercreutz, Associate Provost and Director

Re: Endorsement of the Cincinnati Cooperative Education and Internship Plan (CCIP) to be filed with the OBR.

Dear Kettil,

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to endorse the Ohio Means Co‐ops and Internships grant. As I know you are well aware of, DG Medical has been with the UC co‐op program ever since our inception 4 years ago. As a proud graduate of Cincinnati’s C‐op program (BSME 1981) I certainly understand the value the program provides to both businesses and students. The sales of our medical business, that certainly fits in to the Bio Medical and product design clusters as defined by the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, has moved steadily upward over the past four years.

From my perspective it is a terrific Idea to extend internships and co‐ops beyond the traditional fields of Engineering, Applied Science, Business and Design. I can see that there might be a lot of room for law, STEM, and liberal arts students to be gainfully employed as part time interns commuting distance from campus.

I believe that your approach of having the state subsidize $1,500 to $3,000 of the first placement beyond a specific baseline, is a terrific way to grow the program in areas such as Bio Med, Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, and Product Design. It takes down the risk for small companies to try the program. My guess is that most of your new partners will be converted to return customers. I know we were, once we tried our first co‐op.

Sincerely,

Michael A. Sieron President & CEO DG Medical

DG Medical t: +1.937.433.7600 900 Dimco Way f: +1.937.433.9545 Centerville, Ohio 45458 www.dg‐medical.com

10597 Chester Rd Cincinnati, OH 45215 Phone: 513.771.7710 Fax: 513.771.2120 [email protected]

October 2, 2012

University of Cincinnati Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning PO Box 210115 Cincinnati, OH 45221

Attn: Kettil Cedercreutz, Associate Provost and Director

Re: Endorsement of the Cincinnati Cooperative Education and Internship Plan (CCIP) to be filed with the OBR.

Dear Kettil,

I had a very interesting conversation with your colleague Professor Jim Tappel. Jim was telling me that you are applying for a grant to subsidize co-op and internship positions to the tune of $1,500 to $3,000. I think this is an absolutely excellent Idea. Our business fits in the Aerospace cluster, which I hear is one of your target areas. A scholarship of $ 3,000 would significantly lower our start up risk for working with the program. The opportunity to get access to one or more qualified part time aerospace interns does also seem very attractive.

Wishing you luck in your grant application. This program is a step in the right direction.

Thank you,

Rob Glassburn, P.E.

3D Engineering Solutions Vice President of Operations

Cc: JT Irwin, JR Hassett

3DES 10/2/2012 1 of 1 Nasseef Abukamail Computer Science Department University of Rio Grande 218 N. College Avenue Rio Grande, OH 45674

Dear Nasseef:

I'm happy to express my strong support for the University of Rio Grande's ioint grant proposal with Ohio Means lnternships & Co-ops. As I understand it, the program helps support interns in lT work. l'm very interested in hiring interns at my tech startup, as well as for work on several other lnternet businesses I have in the planning stages. I have enough work to keep four interns busy each semester, working on our real-time solar flare and storm notification system as well as multimedia web development.

It will be great to have the extra hands so I can continue to grow the business and, at the same time, offer the students a great experience working on real-time software. I expect in the future that I may be able to hire some into full time positions upon graduation. Best of luck, and again, you have my enthusiastic support!

Kindest regards,

;r,-.0+S'. George'Plymale CTO & Project Manager FlareAware.com & Orbital lmpact

October 3, 2012

Shawnee State University 940 Second Street Portsmouth, Ohio 45662

Attn: Don Washburn, SSU Outreach Director

Re: Endorsement of the Cincinnati Cooperative Education and Internship Plan (CCIP) to be filed with the Ohio Board of Regents

Dear Director Washburn:

General Mills, Wellston site, currently works with the University of Cincinnati regarding their internship programs. General Mills recruits interns from all over the United States. General Mills supports the efforts of Shawnee State University, University of Rio Grande and the University of Cincinnati to expand the pool of college students who have the skills necessary for our manufacturing process. General Mills fits into the category of food processing which is both a targeted sector of the economy for Jobs Ohio and a requirement for the Ohio Means Co-ops and Internships grants.

General Mills fully supports the grant application and the goal of providing more internship opportunities for Ohio’s college students. Our plant manager, John Komor has been appointed recently by Governor Kasich to the Governor’s Workforce Policy Board.

We believe and are actively invested in internships as a key part of developing Ohio’s workforce. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Sincerely,

Gary Deinert Manager of Human Resources General Mills 2403 S. Pennsylvania Avenue Wellston, Ohio 45692

October 2, 2012

Dear State of Ohio,

I am writing to express my interest in the Ohio Means Internships and Co-ops (OMIC) grant proposal that is being submitted to you by several institutions of higher education in Southern Ohio including the University of Cincinnati (lead), its branch campuses, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, the College of Mount St. Joseph, Shawnee State, and Rio Grande Community College. The grant at hand aims at building a fluent talent supply for Southwest Ohio by relying on co-op and internships as educational on-boarding vehicles. The goal is to widen the pipeline of talent through an enhanced supply of interns and co-ops to businesses operating in strategically selected industry clusters.

Our company goal is to provide students extensive direct exposure to and involvement with our client projects, technologies, and business processes. Upon graduation, this situational experience makes the co-ops immediately more valuable and knowledgeable in today’s fast-paced business environment.

It is my understanding that if new positions were created, they would be co-funded by the grant which would reduce our costs of hiring additional students. If you accept this proposal, I, as a representative of GP Strategies Corporation, would therefore be interested in potentially creating at least one new paid co-op position for College of Mount St. Joseph students.

Sincerely,

Lois A. Ille Midwest Solution Center Lead T: 513.697.5723 M: 513.284.8119 E: [email protected]

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GP Strategies Corporation 800 727 6677 Cincinnati Office fax 513.697.5277 4770 Duke Blvd. Suite 100 gpstrategies.com Mason OH 45040 USA

Cheryl Cates, MBA Director of OCIP Proposal University of Cincinnati Division of Professional Practice STEGER 830L P. O. Box 210115 Cincinnati OH 45221

Re: Institute of Excellence in Cooperative Education and Internship Programs

Dear Cheryl,

This letter is intended to serve as our statement of support for the Choose Ohio First Co-op and Internship (OCIP) grant named Institute of Excellence in Cooperative Education and Internship Programs filed jointly by the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College.

The Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza has had a long history with Cincinnati State’s Cooperative Education Program. The culinary program in particular is important to our hotel and the restaurant community at large. Our experience shows co-ops and graduates that we hire from Cincinnati State have excellent technical training. I believe that the school created a very high level of expectation in this regard and the students demonstrate it.

In conclusion, I fully support the efforts of Cincinnati State as they seek funding for the Choose Ohio First Co-op and Internship grant. As an Ohio employer and as an employer that uses co-op in hiring our talent, we pledge our support not only in terms of recruiting students but also in the training of our employees. Such a solid program helps our company and those companies in the State of Ohio retain better prepared individuals from students to employees.

Please remain assured that the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza is deeply committed to the program.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey Rouse, MS, SPHR Director of Human Resources Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Office 513-564-6461 Fax 513-852-1377 e-mail [email protected]

35 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2899 Tel: 513 421 9100 Fax: 513 421 4291 www.cincinnatinetherlandplaza.hilton.com Reservations: www.hilton.com or 1-800-HILTONS

kineticvision Excellence in Product and Process Developmert

October3, 2012

KettilCedercreutz, Ph.D. Universityof Cincinnati POBox 2101 15 Cincinnati,Ohio 45221 -01 1 5

Re: Endorsementof theCincinnati Coopeiative Education and Internship Plan (CCIP) to befiled with the OBR

DearDr. Cedercreutz,

Cooperativeeducation is in theforefront of integrationbetween education and the workplace.lt allows for studentsto seamlesslytransition from educational material learned to realworld experience. This opportunity allowsfor learningand groMh that is difficultto achievethrough any other method. The University of Cincinnati (UC)creates the possibilityfor studentsto expandtheir professional outlook and achieveexposure in the workplacethrough one of the nation'stop cooperative(co-op) educational programs. We believethat the co-op educationfacilitates the transition of knowledgefrom student to a workingemployee through job placementin realworld experience. At KineticVision, we striveto createindustry leading product and processdevelopment. We provide servicesto manyof thisregion's major corporations as wellas our globalcustomer base. Through cooperative education,we are able to exposestudents to fieldsthat include, but are not limited to, BioHealth,Consumer products,Brand Development, Creative Services, Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace. Key areas of focus areresearch and development and product development. KineticVision has been a proudpartner with UC's cooperative education program for over 20 years. Thestudents that we havehad the pleasure of workingwith have displayed key values and skills that directly correspondedto the success of ourcompany. Through ongoing participation, we haveexperienced numerous benefits,and as a result,have hired many UC co-op graduates. The University of Cincinnatiholds cooperative educationto the highestof standardsand it is reflectedin the qualityand organizationof the program. The Universityof Cincinnati'scooperative education program is oneof the mostadvanced and establishedprograms in existence.Since the development of thecooperative education system, the program hascreated exceptional job placementthroughout the region. Cooperative education creates opportunity for retentionof federal investment in publicinstitutions and the region alike. Through the University of Cincinnati andthe cooperative education program, Kinetic Vision has been able to expandand benefit directly. Through theyears, it hasbeen a pleasureworking with the University of Cincinnati.We hopeto continuethis partnership throughthe implementation of coops and internships for years to come. Pleasefeel free to contactme by phoneat (513)729 6981 or byemail at [email protected] if youhave any questions. Thank you for your time and support.

Directorof Engineeringand Design

SAEC/kineticvision, Inc. DBAKinetic Vision voice513.793.4959 10255Evendale Commons Drive fax267.219.1490 Cincinnati,0hio 45241 www.kinetic-vision.com A World Leader in Manufacturing

October 2, 2012

University of Cincinnati Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning, ProPEL PO Box 210115 Cincinnati OH 45221

Attn: Kettil Cedercreutz, Associate Provost and Director

Fr: Melissa Wink, Director of Corporate Communications and External Relations

Re: Endorsement of the Cincinnati Cooperative Education and Internship Plan (CCIP)

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to endorse the Ohio Means Co-ops and Internships grant. As you know, Milacron LLC has been affiliated with the UC co-op program for many years. We also recently began a significant partnership with UC Clermont to produce machinist trainees at the college’s manufacturing technology center.

From our perspective, strengthening the link between education and advanced manufacturing is an important effort that will improve the state and national economy. We can also see the benefit to extending internships and co-ops beyond the traditional fields and for providing local opportunities for fulltime and part-time co-op positions.

I believe that your approach of having the state subsidize $1,500 to $3,000 of the first placement beyond a specific baseline is a terrific way to grow the program and reduces the risk for small companies to try the program. My guess is that new partners will find the relationship as beneficial as we have.

Warm Regards,

Melissa Wink Director of Corporate Communications and External Relations

Milacron LLC  www.milacron.com 3010 Disney Street  Cincinnati OH 45209  Tel 513/487-5000  Fax 513/487-5086

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Dear Cheryl,

I am writing this letter in support of Cincinnati State and Technical Community College’s interest in obtaining the Ohio Means Internships and Co-op (OMIC) grant in partnership with The University of Cincinnati.

Since 1995, P&G has partnered with Cincinnati State and Technical Community College to provide best in class cooperative experiences to students. This long time, sustainable partnership has resulted in opportunities for students to build skills essential for long term professional success. These co-op opportunities have also resulted in more than 50 students obtaining fulltime employment with P&G immediately following graduation from Cincinnati State. These graduates have gone on to obtain Bachelor and Master’s degrees by utilizing P&G tuition reimbursement program and have also been promoted to higher levels within the company. Considering this, we are committed to continuing our relationship with Cincinnati State and Technical Community College to help students’ dreams become realized while meeting the needs of local companies; including P&G.

That being said, we fully support Cincinnati State’s efforts as they seek funding for the Ohio Means Internships and Co-op grant. As an Ohio employer with continued and ever increasing interest in hiring local co-op talent, we pledge our support and commitment to continue to recruit, hire, train and retain Cincinnati State co-op students now and in the future.

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Dear Ohio Board of Regents/Rachel Friedman,

I am writing to express the Ohio Chapter Sierra Club's support of the University of Cincinnati's, Cincinnati Cooperative Education and Internship Plan (CCIP). The Ohio Chapter started a clean water fellowship program in 2010 with the goal to train the environmental leaders of tomorrow. The program allows students to gain real world experience, learn from a local mentor, and provides a small financial award. In the past 2 years, we have had a dozen students go through the program and awarded over $25,000, yet the need for quality paid internships is much greater.

CCIP would provide more students with opportunities to fulfill their learning objectives. We have had many qualified applicants that were unable to do the Fellow/Internship program because the financial awards did not offset their living expenses. We also have had several students try to manage work, school, and an internship all at the same time. CCIP would level the playing field for students who do not receive adequate financial support from the government or their family. It would help grant equal access to internship and provided a broad pool of applicants.

Clearly students and employers value the experience internships provide. All of the students that completed our program have graduated or are still in school. Many of our fellows have not only found jobs but started careers in the environmental field. We should not just be educating our students but giving them the experiences they need to be successful.

On behalf of the Ohio Chapter Sierra Club we heartily support the CCIP application. Sincerely,

Matt Trokan Conservation Manager Ohio Chapter Sierra Club 443-889-7222 [email protected]

Siemens PLM 2000 Eastman Drive Milford, OH 45150

Attn: Kettil Cedercreutz, Associate Provost and Director

Re: Endorsement of the Cincinnati Cooperative Education and Internship Plan (CCIP) to be filed with the OBR.

Dear Kettil,

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to endorse the Ohio Means Co-ops and Internships grant. As I know you are well aware of, Siemens PLM (formerly SDRC) has been with the UC co-op program ever since 1978. Our prime business sector is in the area of Aerospace and Design clusters as defined by the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce.

I believe that your approach of having the state subsidize $1,500 to $3,000 of the first placement beyond a specific baseline is a terrific way to grow the program in areas such as Bio Med Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, and Product Design. It takes down the risk for small companies to try the program. My guess is that most of your new partners will be converted to return customers. I know we were, once we tried our first co-op.

Best wishes,

Mohsen Rezayat, Ph.D. Chief Solutions Architect Siemens (513) 576-5981

® State Farm Insurance Companies

Jeff Smith Insurance Agency, Inc. 1627 11th Street Portsmouth, OH 45662

Jeff Smith, Agent Office 740-354-7747 Fax 740-353-8754

October 2, 2012

Donald Washburn, Outreach Office Director Shawnee State University 940 2nd Street Portsmouth, OH 45662

RE: Endorsement of the University of Cincinnati Partnership for Internships

Dear Director Washburn,

Jeff Smith State Farm Insurance Agency in Portsmouth supports the application to the Board of Regents to establish internship opportunities through the partnership with the University of Cincinnati and Shawnee State University. As a small business, we believe that a high quality internship program could be beneficial to the student as well as to the business community. Our business fits into the financial sector of the Jobs Ohio focus for new jobs. We look forward to exploring internship opportunities with Shawnee State University.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Jeff Smith, President

HOME OFFICES: BLOOMINGTON , ILLINOIS 61710-0001

A PCB Group Company

3149 E. Kemper Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45241-1516 USA (513) 351-9919 FAX (513) 458-2172 1-800-860-4TMS

October 2, 2012

University of Cincinnati Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning, ProPEL PO Box 210115 Cincinnati, OH 45221 U.S.A.

Attn: Kettil Cedercreutz, Associate Provost and Director

Re: Endorsement of the Cincinnati Cooperative Education and Internship Plan (CCIP) to be filed with the OBR.

Dear Kettil,

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to endorse the Ohio Means Co-ops and Internships grant. As I know you are well aware of, The Modal Shop Inc. has been with the UC co-op program ever since our start up in Norwood in the early 1990’s. Today 14 of our personnel of 55 are alumni of the program. The sales of our accelerometer business, that certainly fits in to the aero space and product design clusters as defined by the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, has moved steadily upward over the past fifteen years.

Best wishes,

Rick Bono Sales Manager The Modal Shop, Inc A PCB Group Company

“Helping you test, model and modify the behavior of structures and processes.”

ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America

ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. • 8685 Berk Boulevard • Hamilton, OH 45015

University of Cincinnati Your ref.: Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning Our ref.: Date: October 09, 2012 PO Box 210115 Phone: +1 513 682-7483 Cincinnati, OH 45221 Fax: +1 513 504-6950

Attn: Kettil Cedercreutz, Associate Provost & Director

Re: Endorsement of the Cincinnati Cooperative Education & Internship Plan (CCIP) to be filed with the OBR.

Dear Kettil,

I had the opportunity to talk to Dr. Jim Tappel today about the co-op and internship program that I have worked with him on over teh past year. He mentioned a grant that you are appling for to subsidize co-op positions in the range of $1,500 to $3,000. This is a great use of our tax dollars! ThyssenKrupp Bilstein Aftermarket has just started using co-ops. Other areas of the plant would be interested if the costs were lowered due to the grant. In the two quarters that I have used a co-op, I have been extremely happy with their work ethic, and I know for a fact that the FMEA process that we asked them to lead will be with them years down the road.

If there is anything I can do to help with your grant application, please do not hesitate to call or write me back. Best of luck!

Sincerely,

Rich Guerin Technical Planning Manager, Aftermarket

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Kettil Cedercreutz October 3, 2012 Associate Provost and Director Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning University of Cincinnati PO Box 210115 Cincinnati, OH 45221

RE: Letter of Support for Office of Board of Regents Grant

To Whom It May Concern:

I am delighted to provide this Letter of Support for the Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning at the University of Cincinnati.

WACE and the University of Cincinnati have enjoyed a long and successful professional relationship for over 20 years. I consider the Professional Practice and Experiential Learning Program to be one of the best in the world. It continually leads the experiential education world in developing and implementing new practices and strategies that provide the best possible opportunities for its students, both present and future. The University of Cincinnati program is a recognized global leader in the assessment of learning outcomes for their experiential education programs. In a time when all stakeholders want to know the value of an educational program, the University of Cincinnati’s Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning can truly demonstrate the long term value and positive impact of their program.

The leadership of the Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Education has shown over the years their ability to fully understand the needs of their constituents and to the broader field of experiential education. They were among the first in the world to develop research around their co‐op program which has significantly benefited the field in general and their program. They constantly employ a continuous improvement model of operation thus ensuring that their program is run by the latest and best practices. As already mentioned, they have an outstanding global reputation which has been earned through hard work to develop and maintain an outstanding program and set of services.

I fully endorse their application for the grant. I am firmly convinced that the goals set forth in their application will not only be met but exceeded based on my knowledge of the leadership of the program.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like more information.

Sincerely,

Dr. Paul Stonely WACE CEO 600 Suffolk Street ▪ Lowell, MA 01854 U.S.A. ▪ www.waceinc.org

October 8,2012

Shawnee State University 940 Second Street Portsmouth. Ohio 45662 ATTN: Donald Washbum Outreach Office Director

RE: University of Cincinnati/Shawnee State University Partnership for Internships

Dear Dr Washburn:

Founded in 7999, and located in Portsmouth, Ohio, Yost Engineering is a software, hardware, and embedded system development company that has used interns (through the Third Frontier program) as an integral part of our recruiting efforts, as well as a way to provide college students with on-the-job experience that positively influences their subsequent academic commitment. In fact, of our current 27 employees, 8 of them were interns before accepting full-time employment with us, and ali of them are now programmers working on high-tech (information technology) products.

However, there has never been a formal coupling of the internship program and experience, to the academic goals and records of the students. We have long felt that it would be more ideal for students to have a program sponsored and coordinated by their university, and where we could also work with the university in providing feedback about student successes and, in some cases, performance gaps that could be addressed through the educational curriculum.

We therefore strongly support the application to the Board of Regents to establish internship opportunities through the partnership of the University of Cincinnati and Shawnee State University.

Regards,

www. Yo stEngineerin€l. c om 888-395-9029

Appendices:

III Additional Items

KETTIL CEDERCREUTZ. Ph.D. Associate Provost and Director, Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning (ProPEL) University of Cincinnati [email protected]

I. EDUCATION

Helsinki University of Technology Manufacturing & Industrial Mngmnt MSc, 1984 Helsinki University of Technology Computers in Manufacturing Doctoral Minor, 1995 Union Institute and University Educational Leadership Ph.D. 2007

II. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2001-Present: Associate Provost and Director, Division of Professional Practice, University of Cincinnati 1995-Present: Professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology, University of Cincinnati 2000-2001: Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering Technology, University of Cincinnati 1989-1995: Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering, Swedish Institute of Technology, Helsinki 1986-1987: Manager, After-Sales Services, Neles Oy, Helsinki Works 1984-1986: Project Engineer, Production, Neles Oy, Helsinki Works

III. SELECT PUBLICATIONS

2010: K. Cedercreutz, C. Cates, Cooperative Education at the University of Cincinnati, A Strategic Asset in Evolution, Peer Review: A Publication of the Association for American Colleges and Universities, Vol. 12, No 4. Fall 2010 (pg 20-23) 2008: K. Cedercreutz, C. Cates, J. Hoey, R. Miller, C. Maltbie, M. Lewis, A. Todd, T. Newbold , Internal Consistency and Factor Analysis of a Work Performance Measurement Instrument Journal of cooperative Education and Internships, Vol. 42. (pg 59-75) 2007: K. Cedercreutz, C.Cates, A.Todd, Educating for the Real World: The Use of Employer Assessment Data in Curricular Reform, World Association for Cooperative Education (WACE) World Conference, Proceedings, Singapore June 2007. 2007: C. Cates, K. Cedercreutz The Use of Cooperative Education in Curricular Reform: The ABET Feedback Cycle Realized, Conference Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2007.

IV. TEXTBOOKS

2009: Leveraging Cooperative Education to Guide Curricular Innovation: The Development of a Corporate Feedback System for Continuous Improvement, (co-editor), Center for Cooperative Education Research and Innovation (136 pages), 2009, ISBN: 987-0-615-25136-3. 1999: K. Cedercreutz, Sätt Styrsystemen i system, textbook on flexible Manufacturing Systems (159 pages), Studentlitteratur, Lund, 1994, audiocassette.

V. SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

2007: Unbiased Accountability of Higher Education through the Assessment of Student Work Performance, K. Cedercreutz, C. Cates the Coalition for Urban and Metropolitan Universities, Baltimore, October 2007 2007: Cooperative Education as a Strategic Advantage in Higher Education, Key Note Speaker University - Industry - Government Tripartite Cooperation in higher Education in Asia and the Pacific Region, Arranged by Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), and the Association for Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP), Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. July 2007. CHERYL CATES, Ph.D. Director, Center for Cooperative Education Research and Innovation Professor, Division of Professional Practice University of Cincinnati [email protected] I. EDUCATION Western Kentucky University Public Relations BA, 1984 University of Kentucky Marketing MBA, 1988 Union Institute and University Organizational Behavior PhD, 2009 II. APPOINTMENTS 2008-Present: Director, Center for Cooperative Education Research and Innovation, University of Cincinnati 2010-Present: Director, Academic Internship Program 2010-Present: Professor, Division of Professional Practice, University of Cincinnati 2002-2009: Associate Director, Division of Professional Practice, University of Cincinnati 1990-Present: University of Cincinnati Faculty Member III. RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS 2010: K. Cedercreutz, C. Cates, Cooperative Education at the University of Cincinnati, A Strategic Asset in Evolution, Peer Review: A Publication of the Association for American Colleges and Universities, Vol. 12, No 4. Fall 2010 (pg 20-23) 2007: C. Cates, K. Cedercreutz The Use of Cooperative Education in Curricular Reform: The ABET Feedback Cycle Realized Conference Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2007. 2006: K Cedercreutz, C. Cates Using Statistical Analysis of Co-op Student Work Term Performance in the Assessment of Cooperative Education Curricula: Proof of Principle Conference Proceedings of the Cooperative Education and Internship Association, (pg 24-39) Cincinnati, Ohio, 2006. IV. TEXTBOOKS 2009: Leveraging Cooperative Education to Guide Curricular Innovation: The Development of a Corporate Feedback System for Continuous Improvement, (co-author), Center for Cooperative Education Research and Innovation (136 pages), 2009, ISBN: 987-0-615-25136-3. 2005: Introduction to Professional Practice (co-author) textbook on cooperative education (356 pages), McGraw Hill Custom Publishing, 2005, ISBN 0-07-320721. 2001: Curriculum Materials: Professional Practice Notebook, (co-author), McGraw Hill Custom Publishing, 2001, ISBN 0-07-255945-4. 1999: Learning Outcomes the Educational Value of Cooperative Education (148 pages) commissioned by and self published by the Cooperative Education Association. V. SELECTED PRESENTATIONS 2010: Evidence Based Curriculum Reform: Using Student Performance Data for Continuous Improvement, The 2010 Assessment Institute, Indianapolis, October 2010 2009: Driving Economic Advancement: Cooperative Education at the University of Cincinnati, Ohio Board of Regents Trustees Conference, Columbus, September 2009 VI. SYNERGISTIC ACTIVITIES 1998-Present: ACCE, Accreditation Council for Cooperative Education Chair (2012 – present), Vice President / Vice Chair (2002 – 2012), Reviewer (1998 – prsnt) 1993-Present: American Society for Engineering Education Academic Representative to the CED Executive Board (2003-2006) 1996-Present: Cooperative Education and Internship Association Trainer for the National Academy for Work Integrated Learning (2002 – present)

Co-op Placements by Institution and College 1 (2) OMCI / CCIP Grant / University of Cincinnati / October 5, 2012

BH TOT ADV MANUF FIN INS IT INS FIN ADV ENRG PRC FOOD COLLEGE PART TIME PLACEMENTS CON PROD UC/A&S Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Math Environmental, Geology, Physics) 16 13 6 3 32 UC/A&S Liberal Arts (Communications, English, Intnatl Affairs, Org. Leadership, Political Science, Psychology, Spanish) 14 2 7 23 UC/AH Health Sciences 10 10 UC/CCM Electronic Media 3 3 6 3 15 UC/CLERM CAD with Progr. sponsored by Milacron Plastics 30 30 UC/CN Nursing 22 22 UC/LAW* JD (Graduate Program) 3 4 3 3 13 UC/LCB Accounting, Finance, Economics 4 40 20 64 UC/LCB Operations, Industrial Management 15 11 6 32 UC/LCB Information Systems 36 9 45 UC/LCB Marketing 10 5 15 5 23 35 93 UCBA Electronic Media Technology 10 10 20 UCBA Applied Graphic Communication 10 10 UCBA Business Management Technology 8 8 16 UCBA Administrative Management Technology 10 10 SHAWNEE ST All Majors 13 13 MSJ All Majors 7 8 15 RIO GRANDE All Majors 20 20 CINCI STATE All Majors 5 12 10 10 13 50 Total * Graduate level program 87 21 78 42 178 127 533

Co-op Placements by Institution and College 2 (2) OMCI / CCIP Grant / University of Cincinnati / October 5, 2012

IT BH OOD OOD TOT ADV ADV PRC CON ENRG F PROD

COLLEGE FULL TIME PLACEMENTS FIN INS MANUF SHAWN ST All Majors 13 13 MSJ All Majors 7 8 15 RIO GRANDE All Majors 20 20 CINCI STATE All Majors 5 12 10 10 13 50 UC/CECH Information Technology 20 20 UC/CEAS Aerospace Eng. 20 20 UC/CEAS Biomedical Eng. 20 20 UC/CEAS Chemical Eng. 15 15 UC/CEAS Comp. Eng. & Eng Tchn. 8 8 UC/CEAS Computer Science 8 8 UC/CEAS Electric. Eng. & Eng. Tech. 0 UC/CEAS Environmental Eng. 0 UC/CEAS Mech. Eng. & Eng Tech 7 7 UC/CEAS Other 7 17 10 34 UC/DAAP Graphic Communic. Design 10 20 30 UC/DAAP Fashion Dsgn / Prdct Dev. 20 20 UC/DAAP Industrial Design 5 20 25 UC/DAAP Other 5 5 UC/LCB Economics 7 7 UC/LCB Accounting 1 10 7 18 UC/LCB Finance 2 7 7 16 UC/LCB Oper. / Industrial Mngmnt 10 4 14 UC/LCB Information Systems 12 12 UC/LCB Marketing 7 4 10 5 12 20 58 UC/LAW* Law 3 3 3 3 12 Total: * Graduate level program 50 11 87 42 132 125 447 Grand Total: 980

Abbreviations: UC University of Cincinnati A&S College of Arts and Sciences CAH College of Allied Health CCM College Conservatory of Music CEAS College of Engineering and Applied Science CECH College of Education Criminal Justice and Human Services CN College of Nursing DAAP College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning LAW College of Law LCB Lindner College of Business ProPEL Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning UCBA UC Blue Ash CLERM Clermont College CINCI STATE Cincinnati State Technical and Community Commege MSJ College of Mount St. Jospeh RIO GRANDE Rio Grand Community College SHAWNEE ST Shawnee State University

Additional Item: UC Job Descriptions by Industry Cluster / Co-op 1 (10)

Existing Job Descriptions by Industry Cluster UC Co-op Program PAL database, Oct 3, 2012

Advanced Energy: Duke Energy - Cincinnati Ohio Company Description: Duke Energy is one of the largest electric power companies in the United States. We supply and deliver energy to approximately 4 million U.S. customers. We have approximately 35,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the Midwest and the Carolinas, and natural gas distribution services in Ohio and Kentucky. In addition, we have more than 4,000 megawatts of electric generation in Latin America. Job Description: Assist in obtaining field information and measurements by use of various data gathering equipment (electronic main finder, surveying equipment, etc.) and safely obtaining this information within areas such as construction sites, vehicle or mechanical equipment presence, adverse weather conditions, and natural terrain dangers. Assist in preparing and updating construction drawings, bill of materials, charts and diagrams where the information is provided by others. Assist in preparing and updating record maps on a variety of mediums based on information supplied by construction drawings, job control forms and other data. Assist in the plotting of gas facilities record information on prints for use in analysis or planned construction. Gather gas record information to supply Gas Operations personnel which is required to design and maintain gas distribution systems as assigned. Contact other utilities and agencies to acquire record information or construction prints as required. Utilize CADD, AM/FM, computer systems, and other manual systems in the development and maintenance of company construction drawings, maps and records. Obtain data from computer files using data retrieval languages, database queries and spreadsheet sorts. Participate in Company or department training programs or other formal training. Gain exposure to potential career opportunities by assisting employees in jobs of a higher classification. First Energy - Oak Harbor, OH Company Description: FirstEnergy is a diversified energy company headquartered in Akron, Ohio. Its subsidiaries and affiliates are involved in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as energy management and other energy-related services. Its seven electric utility operating companies comprise the nation's fifth largest investor-owned electric system, serving 4.5 million customers within 36,100 square miles of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey; and its generation subsidiaries control more than 14,000 megawatts of capacity. Our Corporate Vision is to become a leading regional energy provider.FirstEnergy continues to explore a wide range of technologies to improve customer service, reduce costs and increase revenues. We've enhanced customer service through a redesigned Customer Service Web site and implementation of an interactive voice recognition system. FirstEnergy Solutions Corp., an unregulated subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., offers a wide range of energy and related products and services, including the generation and sale of electricity and energy planning and procurement. It supplies electricity to numerous customers in Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania and manages the energy and procurement needs for over 120,000 accounts. Job Description: This is an open position with the FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. As a Computer Science Engineering Co-op at FirstEnergy's Davis-Besse Nuclear Plant, you will participate in the Co-op/Intern Professional Development Program, which is designed to cultivate professional skills and provide professional-level work experience. You will receive a personalized development plan, on-the-job training and challenging assignments to refine skills and round out competencies. Based on the department Additional Item: UC Job Descriptions by Industry Cluster / Co-op 2 (10) and specific projects assigned, as well as planned maintenance schedules at the various facilities, responsibilities may include: • Supporting qualified program engineers in developing new computer science engineering programs, including revising and developing procedures, performing field walk downs and verifying inputs to the new programs. • Supporting the qualified Equipment Qualification (EQ) Engineer in revisions to the EQ maintenance packages. • Performing equipment reviews in support of the Maintenance Rule Program owner and of the Maintenance Rule Program improvement actions. • Supporting National Fire Protection Associate (NFPA)-805 fire protection implementation project engineers. • Assisting qualified engineers in developing design modification packages. • Supporting qualified system engineers in the continued effort to maintain the station's current maintenance strategy. • Providing support to system engineers with single point vulnerability reviews. • Assisting in the development of life cycle management plans for large capital equipment. • Supporting the conversion of engineering test procedures into operations test procedures and maintenance test procedures Cobasys / Ovonic Energy Products – Springboro, Ohio Company Description: Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) is the technology of choice for today's hybrid electric vehicles. Cobasys' patented NiMH energy storage systems offer many advantages: High energy, High power, Long life cycles, Reliability, Outstanding performance, Low maintenance , Small size and mass, Safe and environmentally friendly Job Description: continuous improvement, scrap reduction and problem solving in manufacturing environment, data collection and analysis, simple fixture designs, modifications to machine functionality

Advanced Manufacturing, Polymers, Automotive and Aerospace: General Electric Aviation – Cincinnati Ohio Company Description: GE - Aviation is the world's leading producer of large and small jet engines for commercial and military aircraft. We also supply aircraft-derived engines for marine applications and provide aviation services. GE - Aviation's technological excellence, supported by continuing substantial investments in research and development, has been the foundation of growth, and helps to ensure quality products for customers. Job Description: GE Aviation's technical co-op's gain broad exposure to varied areas of the Aircraft Engine business. Areas of opportunities include Design/Development Engineering, Engine Services, and Manufacturing, Materials, Sourcing and Other miscellaneous assignments. Experienced managers mentor co-op contributions and development during their assignments. Co-op's build leadership and functional skills through structured hands-on and class room training that complements challenging work experience. Position Description: Design/Development Eng. roles include component design and testing, life mgt., aerodynamic and thermodynamic design, performance, stress analysis, vibration analysis, and engine tests. Most projects rely on PCs or workstations to utilize modeling techniques. Engine Services roles provide the unique experience of working hands-on with engine components and component repair processes. Most projects require constant interaction with engineering and customer support staff. Mfg. roles include cycle time reduction, product flow, workstation design and tooling, materials handling, and environ. health and safety. Materials roles provide opportunities to evaluate and characterize materials and processes for use in aircraft engines. Sourcing roles include preparing request for quote pg's, purchase orders, negotiating contracts, and developing Additional Item: UC Job Descriptions by Industry Cluster / Co-op 3 (10) and growing international suppliers. Other roles include environ. affairs and safety, operations management, supply chain, tech. sales and e-business. Hartzell Propeller – Piqua Ohio Company Description: Hartzell Propeller is the leading manufacturer of aircraft propeller systems for general aviation, supplying propeller systems for aircraft manufacturers and modifiers around the world. We are a small, team-oriented company where individual contributions are encouraged and recognized. We are located in Piqua, Ohio, approximately 25 miles north of Dayton - the birthplace of aviation. Piqua is a community of 22,000 which offers a friendly, small-town atmosphere yet is still an easy drive to Dayton, Columbus and Cincinnati. Job Description: involved in the design of a new product, researched, applied, and tested new technology, compose a manual for the continuation of this new technology, assisted other engineers in various projects they were working on (i.e. ran de-ice thermal tests, designed miscellaneous parts, organized part vendors, updated existing parts, and assist in calculations) Kraton Polymers – Belpre Ohio Company Description: At KRATON™ Polymers, we produce a comprehensive range of materials which manufacturers can use in their own compounds and formulations to make better products. As the original inventors of styrene block co-polymers (SBCs), our products are the vital ingredient that improve performance in a wide variety of applications. This is why we have seen a steady increase in global demand for KRATON polymers and consolidated our position as the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of SBCs. We have a leading position in the market place and our global capacity is almost double that of our closest rival. We have production sites in six countries, major research and development centers in Belgium, Japan, Holland and USA, and we employ some 1000 people. Our R&D activities focus on supporting the needs of industry and in helping our customers respond to changing market trends. It is this on-going commitment which ensures we remain in touch with the marketplace, and our customers can be confident of benefiting from access to the latest advances in this field. Tailoring our services to our customers' needs is the keystone of KRATON Polymers success. We put great effort into customer service and support, to ensure that every customer that uses KRATON Polymers gains maximum benefit from working with us. Throughout the world our experienced team of regional sales managers is on hand to provide in-depth knowledge of local markets and give customers expert advice to help their operations run smoothly. In Europe, a distributor network has been established to further improve the level of support and market knowledge we can provide. We're confident the built-in benefits of comfort, convenience and safety that KRATON provides will continue to be enjoyed on a daily basis by more and more people around the world. Job Description: Co-op Assignment for Chemical Engineers KRATON Polymers is the world's leading producer of styrene block copolymers. The company is global with manufacturing facilities in six different countries, R&D in Houston, Amsterdam, and Belgium, and business headquarters in Houston, TX. The United States manufacturing facilities are located on the scenic Ohio River in Belpre, OH (near Marietta, OH and Parkersburg, WV. The KRATON Polymers Coop program for chemical engineers will include manufacturing assignments at the Belpre plant that will typically rotate each term through some of the following areas: Process Engineering - Responsible for test runs for new product and new process development, process design support for capital projects, specialized technical support to production. Production Support - Responsible for direct process technical support within production teams, which can include working on issues related to safety, quality, environmental, or production rate improvement. Control Systems Engineering - Responsible for the design and technical support of both DCS and PLC types of process control systems including control hardware as well as various process control related computer and software applications. Quality Assurance - Technical support to plant quality systems and procedures as well as support to analytical Additional Item: UC Job Descriptions by Industry Cluster / Co-op 4 (10) laboratory capabilities. Environmental - Technical support for the control and monitoring of emissions to air, water, and land. Responsible for environmental related work processes and the implementation of new regulations.

Honda R&D Americas Inc – Raymond Ohio Company Description: Honda knows about making things go, especially careers. Get on the fast track to success at Honda R&D Americas, Inc., located in Raymond, OH. Play a key role in developing automobiles and motorcycles produced exclusively in the Americas for domestic and export markets. As an engineer, you'll have your hands all over product engineering, as well as prototype development and testing. You'll also work alongside our suppliers and provide technical assistance to manufacturing teams. The best people produce the best products. That's why we're always seeking bright, ambitious team players who have a strong commitment to improving society, the environment and, most importantly, themselves. Our corporate culture centers around people who successfully work together to produce technologically advanced and environmentally conscious products. Out state-of-the-art facilities are close to Honda's automobiles, engine and motorcycle plants as well as the Transportation Research Center. We're within reach of the vital economy of Columbus, OH, which offers a high quality of life supported by a strong work ethic, outstanding schools and affordable housing. Job Description: Develop working knowledge and experience in finite element modeling as applied to automotive development Assist engineers in the construction and analysis of increasingly complex finite element models Develop a basic understanding of the many systems and components comprising a complete vehicle and their interactions Other tasks to be assigned as needed related to emerging automotive development needs Engineer body system for performance in frontal crash, side impact and rear impact Engineer restraint systems, airbags, seat belt, seat and knee bolsters Perform crash tests/component tests Collect and analyze acceleration data, crush measurements and crash film Simulation - mesh parts, submit crash models, collect results Support development project test and documentation activity Support special project related activities including research project activities Support problem and data analysis as well as countermeasures Support test set-up, data acquisition, monitor and record activities Design of next generation ATV or M/C parts. Design in terms of computer layout, part drawings, cost estimating, strength analysis, and prototyping support Primary responsibility will be in support of prototype builds based on 2D part drawings created. Supplier interaction Localization support, procurement of parts for MPMake layout and drawings using CATIA Building simulation models for formability using FTI Build simulation models for stress and strain using Ansolid and Nastran Support database development such as the parts list and layout checklist Main focus will be the effect of specific damping force characteristics on ride comfort. Will involve taking actual measurements, summarizing effects and creating final reports Training will be provided in the areas of: driving training, test equipment and data analysis tools Interest in SAE formula or BVaja projects or vehicle dynamics helpful Competitor dynamic performance analysis using high temperature chassis dyno and reporting results Conduct field tests for competitor investigations Assist design engineers in developing/designing future models Activities may include (but not limited to: CAD design, creating Excel spreadsheets, creating PowerPoint documents, cost and weight calculations, attending meetings, working with other design/test groups, suppliers, factory, etc.

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AtriCure – Cincinnati Ohio Company Description: AtriCure was established in November 2000 to focus on developing new technologies that provide doctors alternative, more-expedient methods to ablate tissue during Additional Item: UC Job Descriptions by Industry Cluster / Co-op 5 (10) surgical procedures. The technology developed by AtriCure enables doctors to make transmural (or full thickness) lines that electrically isolate the tissue in just seconds. The device can be used as an adjunct to an existing procedure or as a stand-alone minimally invasive procedure. AtriCure has developed a technology that can create the necessary transmural lines of electrical blockage in tissue both safely and simply in open and minimally invasive procedures. The AtriCure technology, allows a clinician to perform a procedure in 15 minutes as an adjunct to an open procedure, or in one hour as a stand-alone minimally invasive procedure. Job Description: Co-op students work in areas of quality, manufacturing, product development, and clinical/regulatory. Product development: Responsible for testing, following guideline described in the AtriCure Quality system, including test report writing, Perform research for engineering as assigned by supervisor, Writes process validation/qualification protocols, performs qualification activities, and analyzes and documents the results, Designs test protocols, equipment and systems as assigned by supervisor, Responsible for supporting engineering activities and other company functions as assigned by supervisor, Documents and installs process equipment, Identifies assembly process or equipment improvements, Supports pilot build activities including production association training, component and assembly flow, root cause analysis and inspection data organization and collection, Debugs assembly processes and determines /proposes issues and resolutions, Document all work in compliance with AtriCure Quality System requirements, Adhere to AtriCure corporate policies and procedures. Manufacturing: Support new product assembly process design, development, and qualification, Document all work in compliance with AtriCure Quality System requirements, Write process validation/qualification protocols, perform qualification activities, and analyze and document the results, Document product assembly processes clearly and concisely, Debug assembly processes and determine/propose issues/resolutions, Document and install process equipment, Identify assembly process or equipment improvements, Support pilot build activities including production association training, component and assembly flow, root cause analysis and inspection data organization and collection, Adhere to AtriCure corporate policies and procedures. Quality: Document all work in compliance with AtriCure Quality System requirements, Support Quality engineers with conducting, following up with, and closing internal audits, Protocol and report writing for Process Capability Studies, Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility Studies and Design of Experiments Studies, Develop Quality Inspection documents for incoming and finished goods, Assist in acquiring inspection fixtures/gauging and any associated qualification activities, Support Quality engineers with testing/inspection of returned goods along with completing appropriate documentation, Maintain external standards, Understand and interpret engineering drawings and specifications for inspection methods, Perform material and functional inspections on incoming and final assembly components, Review non-conforming materials with the Materials Review Board and complete follow up activities, Support in investigation and closure of CAPA, Interface with suppliers in support of supplier quality-related activities, Adhere to AtriCure corporate policies and procedures

Ethicon Endo Surgery Inc. – Cincinnati Ohio Company Description: Johnson and Johnson, through its operating companies, is the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices and diagnostics markets. The more than 200 Johnson and Johnson operating companies employ approximately 122,000 men and women in 57 countries and sell products throughout the world. Headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey, J and J has a strong history of financial success: sales have increased each year for 73 consecutive years and earnings have increased at a double digit pace for 21 straight years. Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (EES) an operating company in the Medical Devices & Diagnostics segment, is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Originally a subsidiary of Ethicon Inc., EES became an independent company in 1991 and is Additional Item: UC Job Descriptions by Industry Cluster / Co-op 6 (10) currently a market leader in field of minimally invasive products for use in open and laparoscopic procedures. We work w/surgeons and clinicians around the world to develop innovative medical devices that advance the medical industry. Our passion: Reducing the pain and scarring related to surgery, lowering patient anxiety, working w/doctors to develop less invasive products, improving the quality of life for people around the world, transforming patient care through innovation. Students who are referred must also go online and apply at www.jnj.com/careers/undergraduate. Job Description: As a co-op in the Advanced Packaging Systems department at Ethicon Endo- Surgery, you will have the opportunity to use state of the art tools and take advantage of training courses offered on-site. You will be assigned to a specific project under the supervision of a packaging engineer to perform a variety of duties including, but not limited to, packaging selection, design, validation, supplier selection, and prototype development. We offer a competitive wage and subsidized, furnished housing for non-local students.

Integra Life Sciences – Cincinnati Ohio Company Description: Integra is a market-leading, innovative medical device company focused on helping the medical professional enhance the standard of care for patients. Integra provides customers with clinically relevant, innovative and cost-effective products that improve the quality of life for patients. We focus on cranial and spinal procedures, peripheral nerve repair, small bone and joint injuries, and the repair and reconstruction of soft tissue. Job Description: The Product Development Co-Op works on a short term basis as a member of the Product Development team to develop orthopedic implants and associated instrumentation from the concept phase though market launch. Primary responsibilities are to work as part of a team to develop orthopedic implants and associated instrumentation from concept phase through market launch, following design control procedures, provide hands-on technical support for new product initiatives and for existing products in the field, provide support for testing and characterization of prototype products, competitive devices, and materials, complete other tasks as designated by Product Development Management, attend surgeries when availability permits

Consumer Products, Brand Development, and Creative Services: LPK – Cincinnati, OH Company Description - Large international design firm specializing in branding; package design corporate identity and print collateral. National and international clients. Job Description - There are two different levels of positions: entry level and jr. designer. Entry level co-op is responsible for pre-design and post design tasks i.e. scanning and comping for internal and client presentations. Also assist designers with concepts and layouts. Student will be assigned to a mentor and design team. Jr. designer position will be assigned to a team and have project responsibility. Landor – Cincinnati, OH Company Description - Landor is the world's most accomplished and internationally recognized branding and design consultancy. We offer a wide range of brand strategy, package design and corporate identity services, for clients world-wide. Job Description - Graphic Designer – Explore and conceptualize design options, including designs for new brand identities, print promotional pieces and packaging. Participate in strategy review sessions and explore design options that reflect client strategies. Prepare prototypes and designs for client presentations. Coho Creative – Cincinnati, OH Additional Item: UC Job Descriptions by Industry Cluster / Co-op 7 (10)

Company Description – We are award-winning designers, experienced brand thought leaders, and a highly collaborative, enthusiastic team. Despite our big brand experience, we leave out the big agency attitude. Whether naming and creating new brands or evolving current ones, Coho delivers refreshingly smart & compelling solutions. We create brand experiences that delight consumers, transform your business, and are sure to get your heart racing. Our Branding Capabilities : Strategy and Innovation : Consumer Insights : Naming and Brand Vocabulary : Brand Identity : Package Design : Web, Print and In-Store Job Description- We’re a small, big brand innovation, strategy, and design company. While just under 20people, our team consists of experienced talent, averaging 15+ years in the Consumer Packaged Goods(CPG) industry. Think: "Big agency talent and expertise, without the big agency attitude.” What we do. Projects often begin as “package design,” but what we really do is create, name, and design appropriately unexpected brand experiences that delight consumers and grow businesses. We do this through: Brand Identity, Strategy, Innovation, Consumer Insights, Package Design, and sometimes other brand touch points such as Online, Digital, Print, and In-Store. How we do it. We immerse ourselves in our client’s category, competition and consumer. This enables us to turn insights into appropriately unexpected ideas for their brands. What does that mean if you get the opportunity to co-op with us? Within the course of a week you could be involved in helping to develop a retail audit for women’s body washes, participate in a naming session for a new alcoholic beverage, and developing concepts for on-the-go lunch kits, stylish cleaning tools, gourmet soups, computer peripherals, or Greek yogurt. Whew! You’ll get to witness and learn about all aspects of a project from initial briefing, strategy, design, through to production. The role of the Digital Design co-op: We’re looking for a confident, self-motivated Digital Designer who can contribute great ideas on how to integrate the power of digital into our regular workflow. Through the course of the co-op you could be shooting & editing video with consumers for a Vlog about food trends, reinventing the ho-hum PowerPoint by taking it to the next level as a full multi-sensory video presentation, and helping us discover new & different ways to leverage the power of digital. Who we do it for. Our valued clients have included Fortune 500 companies from across the country: Smithfield, 3M, Lowe’s, Verbatim, Hanes Brands, Campbell’s, Vitasoy International, Starbucks, Target, Frito-Lay, NPR, Advanced Beauty Systems, and Beam Global Spirits & Wine. Why Coho? We are passionate. We know we’re only as good as our last project, so we go above & beyond every step of the way for our clients ... and sometimes even pull off the impossible. Who we’re looking for: So, if you’re energetic, hungry to learn, keep a fresh perspective when challenged, and go the extra mile, we’d love to talk with you!

Finance, Insurance and IT: Fifth Third Bank – Cincinnati, Ohio Company Description: Fifth Third Bank traces its origins to the Bank of the Ohio Valley, which opened its doors in Cincinnati in 1858. In 1871, the Bank was purchased by the Third National Bank. With the turn of the century came the union of the Third National Bank and the Fifth National Bank, eventually to become known as the Fifth Third Bank. In 1975, Fifth Third Bancorp was incorporated. The Company has $ 70 billion in assets, operates 17 affiliates with 974 full-service Banking Centers, including 148 Bank Mart locations open seven days a week inside select grocery stores and 1,930 Jeanie ATMs in Ohio, Kentucky Indiana, Florida, Arizona, Michigan and Illinois. A leader in e-commerce, Fifth Third was named #1 e-business innovator by PC Week. The financial strength of Fifth Third's affiliate banks continues to be recognized by rating agencies with deposit ratings of AA-and Aa2 from Standard & Poor's and Moody's respectively. Additionally, Fifth Third Bancorp continues to maintain the highest short-term ratings available at A-1+ and Prime-1 and was recently recognized by Moody's with one of the highest senior debt ratings for any U.S. bank holding company of Aa3.Fifth Third operates four Additional Item: UC Job Descriptions by Industry Cluster / Co-op 8 (10) main businesses; Retail Commercial, Investment Advisors and Midwest Payment Systems, the Bank's data processing subsidiary. Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Job Description: The Investment Advisors (IA) Associate Program provides an opportunity for college students to gain exposure to Fifth Third Bank's Investment Advisors Division. Associates will learn about the roles within IA, their respective responsibilities, and key business practices. Associate responsibilities include working on projects tied to one or more of the key initiatives for the IA Line of Business. The Program is designed to provide Associates with meaningful work experiences in the IA Division and develop future organizational leaders. Hands-on client relationship management training, professional development opportunities, and personal development opportunities are woven into the content of the program. Associates are paired with a Private Bank Employee Sponsor to guide them through their time in the Program. The Private Bank Employee Sponsor will act as the primary mentor to the Associate throughout their experience. As part of the IA Associate Program, participants will be exposed to the various businesses within the IA Division, including Trust, Private Banking, Portfolio Management, and our Wealth Advisory Group. Individual rotations follow a collaborative approach, ensuring an Associates’ current and potential skill set are maximized. Great American Insurance – Cincinnati Ohio Company Description: Founded by Carl H. Lindner in 1955, American Financial Group, Inc. ("AFG") is a New York Stock Exchange traded company with over $35 billion in assets and $4 billion in revenues. Our principal subsidiaries are Great American Insurance Company, with over $8 billion in assets and $2 billion in revenues, and Great American Financial Resources, Inc., with over $19 billion in assets and $1 billion in revenues. Through these companies, we offer property and casualty insurance, focusing on specialized commercial products for businesses, retirement annuities and various forms of supplemental insurance. For over thirty years, the University of Cincinnati co-op program has been a pipeline for potential leaders and support staff for our organization. In fact, many of the current executives throughout the Great American Financial Division, AFG and related companies started their careers as co-ops. Job Description: Great American IT Division co-ops will become an integral part of our IT Services team. Responsible for gathering and documenting reporting or analytical requirements. Responsible for development and testing of reporting or analytical solutions. Responsible for maintaining or modifying web content for use in the customer knowledge base. Responsible for conducting and communicating research on data or reporting issues. Responsible for collaborating and contributing to internal customer user group meetings Seapine Software – Cincinnati Ohio Company Description: Established in 1995, Seapine Software has emerged into a proven leader in providing advanced cross-platform defect/issue tracking solutions. Backed by market-leading technical support, a rapidly growing community of TestTrack Pro users in over 40 countries, an unmatched combination of flexibility, and speed and ease of use, there isn't a better choice than TestTrack Pro. Automate your bug tracking process with TestTrack Pro--improve product quality, reduce time to market, and lower your customer support costs. TestTrack Pro gives you a distinct advantage over your competition. Job Description: Are you looking for a cutting edge software development co-op opportunity that will expose you to the real world of software development? You don’t need to look in the Silicon Valley—the perfect opportunity may be waiting for you at Cincinnati-based Seapine Software. Seapine has a long track record of software co-op success. We provide our co-op engineers with meaningful work experience, not just busy work. A co-op position with Seapine will give you experience with software development tools that are widely used throughout the industry – and that is valuable experience you can take with you after graduation. We’re introducing new commercial software products to the market and our software development team is expanding. Additional Item: UC Job Descriptions by Industry Cluster / Co-op 9 (10)

We use a wide range of technologies, operating systems, and third-party tools so this position is ideal for the co-op student looking to expand their knowledge. Key Responsibilities • Work with experienced software professionals as part of a team of developers. • Perform testing on software products which includes developing tests, reporting found problems, and helping the development team fix problems. • Learn and use Seapine’s defect tracking (TestTrack Pro), test case management (TestTrack TCM, version control (Surround SCM), and automated testing (QA Wizard Pro) tools. • Maintain existing software products by fixing bugs. • Develop software for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris, and the Web, under the supervision of the development staff. The co-op program at Seapine provides a structured learning experience that will prepare you for a career in software development. You will start in a testing role to learn the Seapine product suite and the technologies we use. After you have demonstrated knowledge of our products, you’ll move on to more challenging assignments such as fixing bugs or developing new features for existing software products.

Food Processing and Agriculture: Kroger Company – Cincinnati Ohio Company Description: The Kroger Company was founded by Barney Kroger in 1883. Since 1883, The Kroger Company has grown from a small store in downtown Cincinnati to become America's largest grocery retailer. Headquartered in Cincinnati, the company now operates more that 2,401 supermarkets and multi-department stores across the United States. Kroger also operates convenience stores, jewelry stores, supermarket fuel centers and processing plants. This provides for a wide variety of career opportunities both at the headquarters and at the divisional level. Our mission is to be a leader in the distribution and merchandising of food, pharmacy, health and personal care items, seasonal health and personal care items, seasonal merchandise, and related products and services. The Kroger Co is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio and had fiscal 2005 sales of $60.6 billion. Kroger is one of the nation's largest grocery retailers. The Company currently operates 2,057 supermarkets and multi-department stores across 31 states and 791 convenience stores, 428 fine jewelry stores, 579 supermarket fuel centers and 42 manufacturing plants producing a wide variety of private label products. Kroger employs approximately 290,000 full and part-time associates. The maintenance and energy engineers are responsible for improving the existing facilities while managing a maintenance or energy organization. A co-op student would assist one of the permanent engineers in whatever manner possible. Kroger engineers may travel a significant portion of their time. They need to visit job sites for overseeing the productivity and quality of the project. They also coordinate the construction activities with merchandising and operation in order to minimize customer impact. Along with a competitive salary and generous employee benefit package, including a 401(k) plan, cash balance pension plan, full medical coverage, a stock purchasing plan, educational assistance and many other benefits, the Facility Engineering Department provides an individual with the experience needed for advancement both within the department and throughout the company. Former engineers now hold positions as V.P. of Engineering, Director of Engineering, Regional Directors of Engineering, and Division Managers of Engineering. If interested, it is possible to move into non-engineering parts of our organization. Kroger also provides employees with monetary support by assisting them in achieving and maintaining professional certification. Job Description: The primary function of the Network Solutions team is to provide design, monitoring, and support of Kroger’s network security infrastructure. This includes the Kroger DMZ, DNS, remote access, firewalls, IPS/IDS, Extranets, and Internet hosting environments. Support DNS adds and changes. Scripting to help automate log maintenance and reporting. Remote Access setups and changes. Evaluate and implement new network services and features. Working with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, risk analysis, security Additional Item: UC Job Descriptions by Industry Cluster / Co-op 10 (10) policies and procedures. To develop a good working knowledge of common TCP and UDP application protocols. Gain knowledge of common Linux, Unix, and Windows system administration. Learn how to develop and deploy Information Security policies; gain knowledge of corporate business controls and industry best practices. Experience assessing and implementing security mechanisms and monitoring systems. Develop skills writing ACLs and Regular Expressions with a strong familiarity of the terminology and concepts involved. Communication skills, both written and oral. Develop customer support skills with ability to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel & customers.

J. M. Smucker Company LLC – Cincinnati Ohio Company Description: The J. M. Smucker Company, headquartered in Orrville, OH has continually ranked by Fortune Magazine as one of "The 100 Best Companies to Work for in America," The Company is the leading marketer and manufacturer of fruit spreads, peanut butter, shortening and oils, ice cream toppings, sweetened condensed milk and health and natural foods beverages in North America. The Company remains rooted in the Basic Beliefs of Quality, People, Ethnics, Growth and Independence established by its founder and namesake more than a century ago. Job Description: This is a paid co-op and will provide opportunities ranging from business unit support to traditional accounting functions, this individual will be responsible for Prepare monthly journal entries, Perform account reconciliations, Inventory variance analysis and tracking, Assist with the development of the financial plan, Preparation and analysis of financial reports, Being responsible for daily reconciliation of inventory balances, Reviewing the change in stock balances on a daily basis and investigated variances

Academic Internship Program Course Descriptions and Learning Outcomes Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning September 1, 2012

PD 3001 – Exploring Academic Internships

Course Description:

This course is designed to prepare students to maximize learning through a career related internship. It will acquaint students with employer performance expectations and assist in the development of the strategies and skills for effective participation in the employment process. The course helps students close the gap between the academic application of business concepts and their pragmatic utilization in the workplace. Students will participate in the site selection for their internship experience. Professionals will discuss career options, goals/planning, and internships.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to create an effective resume or portfolio that effectively communicates their capabilities to potential employers. Students will gain insights into the employment interview process and the types of behaviors that are most likely to elicit a job offer. Students will have gained insight into the types of behaviors that are most likely to lead to success in the workplace. Students will have developed an understanding of the career paths related to a specific career interest both in relation to their potential internship, as well as, to their career after graduation. Students gain the ability to research the job market, to identify potential employers, to assess their own ability to attract employment, to apply for positions, and to close the employment deal effectively.

INT 3001 Academic Internship (First Semester)

Course Description:

This course is designed for students who are participating in the Academic Internship Program. Learning outcomes will be applicable to situations in a multidisciplinary mix of businesses, organizations, and agencies.

The academic internship experience allows students to investigate the applicability of their studies in relationship to the requirements of an employer in the format of a 10 - 15 hour/week field experience. The course is reflective in nature, relies on communication with an on-site mentor, as well as distance learning based communication with faculty. Students will participate in limited projects and complete tasks that build on skills learned in the classroom. This course can be considered a mid-collegiate experience as it provides for ongoing student reflection, reinforces first year learning, increases disciplinary proficiency, provides contextual learning and allows

Course Descriptions and Learning Outcomes of INT 3001 – 3025 1 (5) students to more effectively prepare for their capstone experience. Students will have the ability to complete multiple internships during the course of the UC Academic Internship Program; therefore, additional progressive learning outcomes will be achieved during each semester.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will use the knowledge gained on their internship to test and clarify career interests and aptitudes.

Students will acquire valuable hands on skill development and learning. Students will be able to explain the expectations that their supervisor has of them with regard to performing work responsibilities. Students will be able to explain how their particular activities relate to departmental goals. Semester One - Learning Outcomes

Organization Culture - Students will demonstrate an understanding of workplace culture by articulating the basic facts of the firm’s mission statement. Students will be able to analyze how the organization’s culture impacts company or department productivity. Students will be able to apply knowledge of their organization’s culture by developing a plan for success during their academic term at the organization. Social Responsibility- Students will be able to identify issues in their employer’s ability to be a corporate citizen. Students will be able to describe activities of corporate citizenship. Students will be able to analyze the impact of corporate citizenship on their employer and on society. Professional Ethics - Students will be able to identify a code of conduct governing their profession. Students will be able to create and resolve hypothetical situations that require ethical decision making. Students will be able propose a course of action that best reflects what an ethical professional would choose in a hypothetical situation.

INT 3002 Academic Internship (Second Semester)

Course Description:

Learning Outcomes:

Course Descriptions and Learning Outcomes of INT 3001 – 3025 2 (5) Students will use the knowledge gained on their internship to test and clarify career interests and aptitudes.

Communication Skills - Students will illustrate their ability to develop written communication skills in the workplace. Students will document how their interpersonal skills were effectively used to communicate with co- workers, customers, and clients in a business environment. Students will develop effective presentation skills.

Teamwork - Students will develop a clear and comprehensive understanding of working with and for others in a professional environment. Students will have the ability to discuss examples of working effectively to achieve team goals. Students will develop the ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural or multi-disciplinary environment. Technology - Students will be able to identify current technology that has a significant current impact on their workplace as well as the potential for growth and development. Students will be able to analyze how technology affects the day to day operations of the workplace. Students will be able to forecast possible future uses of technology.

INT 3003 Academic Internship (Third Semester)

Course Description:

Learning Outcomes:

Students will use the knowledge gained on their internship to test and clarify career interests and aptitudes.

Initiative/Motivation - Students will learn to seek information and ask questions when appropriate. Students will develop the ability to take initiative in their job responsibilities. Students will develop a clear and comprehensive

Course Descriptions and Learning Outcomes of INT 3001 – 3025 3 (5) understanding of how initiative can be rewarded. Project/Task Management - Students will recognize and articulate appropriate processes to effectively and efficiently complete projects/tasks. Students will develop the ability to and illustrate strategies to effectively manage tasks and/or projects. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the meaning and relevance of technology and methodology processes. Leadership - Students will be able to compare and contrast leadership styles that they have observed in the workplace. Students will be able to identify skill sets of effective leaders in their organization. Students will be able to assess their own leadership styles and skills.

INT 3004 Academic Internship (Fourth Semester)

Course Description:

Learning Outcomes:

Students will use the knowledge gained on their internship to test and clarify career interests and aptitudes.

Professional Expectations- Students will give examples of appropriate professional interaction with both internal and external constituents. Students will learn to seek and use resources effectively. Students can effectively utilize the appropriate technology of the field. Self-Reflection and Career Planning- Students will be able to identify their own strengths and weaknesses and describe how their strengths allow them to deal more effectively with situations as well as how they could take steps to reduce their weaknesses. Students will be able to describe their own career interests. Students will analyze how various career paths might satisfy their interests and draw upon their strengths. Integration of Theory and Practice - Students will be able to document and analyze classroom learning that is applied in the workplace. Students will be able to document and analyze workplace

Course Descriptions and Learning Outcomes of INT 3001 – 3025 4 (5) learning that enhances their classroom learning. Students will complete development of their professional and academic portfolio.

INT 3005 Academic Internship (Fifth Semester)

Course Description:

Learning Outcomes:

Students will use the knowledge gained on their internship to test and clarify career interests and aptitudes.

Professional Career Knowledge - Students will be able to research and recognize major career field segments.

Student will be able to research and report on major industry trends and conditions. Students will develop strategies to follow a specific career path within the company or the professional field. Success Drivers - Students will begin to understand nuances of organizational relationships including how power and influence achieve goals

Students will build a professional network of contacts. Students will develop competencies such as knowledge of the field, interpersonal skills and positive work attitudes. Lifelong Learning - Students will be able to demonstrate their ability to engage in lifelong learning through learning on the job. Students will describe the emerging trends that will affect their chosen career fields. Students will forecast how emerging trends will impact their need to engage in lifelong learning.

Course Descriptions and Learning Outcomes of INT 3001 – 3025 5 (5) Professional Practice Instruction Course Descriptions and Learning Outcomes of COOP 2001 / 4001 Applicable to Baccalaureate level Curricula offered by CEAS, DAAP, and CoB. Approved by the Division of Professional Practice: February 24, 2010

COOP 1001 – Introduction to Cooperative Education Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the cooperative education (co-op) learning model and how it is executed through the Professional Practice Program. It will prepare students to maximize learning through and develop the strategies and necessary skills for effective participation in the Professional Practice Program. Completion of this course is required for participation in the Professional Practice Program. Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to describe the history and key concepts of Cooperative Education. Students will be able to explain the appropriate policies and procedures as stated in the Division’s textbook and student handbook. Students will be able to explain the theory and practice foundation underlying the Prof Practice Program as well as some of the tools used to assess learning within this Program. Students will be able to apply the concepts of self-assessment as a tool for learning. Students will be able to use strategies and behaviors that lead to successful employer interviews and to success in the work place. Students will be able to create a resume and/or portfolio in preparation for the co-op referral process.

COOP 2001 (First Semester) Course Description: An individualized, progressive course of study utilizing cooperative education to facilitate and focus the process of integrating theory and practice through faculty-guided, discipline-related learning experiences. In addition the course develops and applies students’ observation, reflection, and evaluation skills related to specific learning objectives. Cooperative education learning objectives include topics and assignments designed to support increasing levels of professional knowledge and skills in the workplace, and enhance students’ ability to critically analyze the learning gained through workplace experiences The student will build a body of work that will be assessed from the student, employer and faculty perspective and that gives evidence of successful accomplishment of the learning outcomes. Focused learning objectives topics will include reflection, communication, initiative/motivation, and organizational culture. Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to practice a method of reflection as well as professional- communication skills. Students will demonstrate strategies for taking initiative in a professional environment.

Course Descriptions and Learning Outcomes of COOP 1001 – 4002 1 (3) Students will be able to describe, define, and analyze an example of an organization culture.

COOP 2002 (Second Semester) Course Description: An individualized, progressive course of study utilizing cooperative education to facilitate and focus the process of integrating theory and practice through faculty-guided, discipline-related learning experiences. In addition the course develops and applies students’ observation, reflection, and evaluation skills related to specific learning objectives. Cooperative education learning objectives include topics and assignments designed to support increasing levels of professional knowledge and skills in the workplace, and enhance students’ ability to critically analyze the learning gained through workplace experiences. The student will build a body of work that will be assessed from the student, employer and faculty perspective and that gives evidence of successful accomplishment of the learning outcomes. Focused learning objectives topics will include teamwork, professionalism, and professional ethics. Student learning outcomes will be progressive and build on previous co-op semesters. Learning Outcomes: Students will demonstrate their ability to practice teamwork and professional behavior in a professional environment. Students will define, apply, and analyze professional ethics in the workplace and profession.

COOP 3001 (Third Semester) Course Description: An individualized, progressive course of study utilizing cooperative education to facilitate and focus the process of integrating theory and practice through faculty-guided, discipline-related learning experiences. In addition the course develops and applies students’ observation, reflection, and evaluation skills related to specific learning objectives. Cooperative education learning objectives include topics and assignments designed to support increasing levels of professional knowledge and skills in the workplace, and enhance students’ ability to critically analyze the learning gained through workplace experiences The student will build a body of work that will be assessed from the student, employer and faculty perspective and that gives evidence of successful accomplishment of the learning outcomes. Focused learning objectives topics will include project management, task management and social responsibility. Student learning outcomes will be progressive and build on previous co-op semesters. Learning Outcomes: Students will practice task and/or project management. Students will be able to define and analyze organizational social responsibility.

COOP 4001 (Fourth Semester) Course Description:

Course Descriptions and Learning Outcomes of COOP 1001 – 4002 2 (3) An individualized, progressive course of study utilizing cooperative education to facilitate and focus the process of integrating theory and practice through faculty-guided, discipline-related learning experiences. In addition the course develops and applies students’ observation, reflection, and evaluation skills related to specific learning objectives. Cooperative education learning objectives include topics and assignments designed to support increasing levels of professional knowledge and skills in the workplace, and enhance students’ ability to critically analyze the learning gained through workplace experiences The student will build a body of work that will be assessed from the student, employer and faculty perspective and that gives evidence of successful accomplishment of the learning outcomes. Focused learning objectives topics will include critical thinking, self assessment and career planning. Student learning outcomes will be progressive and build on previous co-op semesters. Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to apply workplace decision-making and problem-solving methodology. Students will be able to explain, analyze, and evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses in terms of their career goals.

COOP 4002 (Fifth Semester) Course Description: An individualized, progressive course of study utilizing cooperative education to facilitate and focus the process of integrating theory and practice through faculty-guided, discipline-related learning experiences. In addition the course develops and applies students’ observation, reflection, and evaluation skills related to specific learning objectives. Cooperative education learning objectives include topics and assignments designed to support increasing levels of professional knowledge and skills in the workplace, and enhance students’ ability to critically analyze the learning gained through workplace experiences. The student will build a body of work that will be assessed from the student, employer and faculty perspective and that gives evidence of successful accomplishment of the learning outcomes. Focused learning objectives topics will include professional career knowledge and integration of theory and practice. Student learning outcomes will be progressive and build on previous co-op semesters.

Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to define career options and goals and the necessary or required professional development and qualifications to obtain them.

Students will be able to define, apply, and analyze the integration of classroom theory and workplace practice.

Course Descriptions and Learning Outcomes of COOP 1001 – 4002 3 (3)

DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE PO Box 210115 Cincinnati, OH 45221-0115 (513) 556-5027 (Voice) (513) 556-5061 (Fax) www.uc.edu/propractice/

EMPLOYER ASSESSMENT OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE STUDENT

For the student to receive maximum benefit from the work experience and receive an appropriate co-op grade, completion of this form is essential.

Employer: PURPOSE Assignment Location: (Number) (Street) The Professional Practice

Program extends the students' education beyond the limitations (City) (State) (Zip Code) of classroom teaching and curriculum. By providing a Web Address: structured sequence of progressively challenging lessons Department or work unit: learned on assignment and in direct association with practicing Current quarter employment dates: From To members of the profession, students are provided the most comprehensive and professional preparation available. Please describe the essential functions of your department or work unit:

The person who supervises the student on practice assignments assumes the important responsibility of guiding student learning as well as assessing their performance, growth, potential, and developmental needs. The professional practice employer thus cooperates with the University of Cincinnati’s faculty in planning the student’s program and in providing Please describe the student’s work assignment for the current quarter: guidance to enhance the individual's professional development. The employer assessment information will be used for guidance and instructional purposes only and will become a part of the student’s academic record.

Please assess the student's work assignment from the following two perspectives:

The above position provides important skill development and learning for anyone majoring in this student’s specific discipline. Please check one choice:

Consistently Most of the Time Frequently Occasionally Never

The above position provides important skill development and learning directly related to this student's current professional goals, regardless of major field of study. Please check one choice:

Consistently Most of the Time Frequently Occasionally Never Not Discussed

PERFORMANCE SKILLS ASSESSMENT Specific comments, examples, and observations to support the ratings should be included. The performance skills should be rated using the following scale. Please check the appropriate box below. 5 Excellent (the best or one of the best in this category) 4 Good (above average but not excellent) 3 Satisfactory (average when compared to others in this category) 2 Poor (lacking in some important aspects or less than satisfactory) 1 Unsatisfactory (lack of ability, failure to use it, or any other cause) N/A Not applicable or no opportunity to observe

PERFORMANCE SKILLS RATING COMMENTS EXAMPLES OBSERVATIONS Scale COMMUNICATION 5 4 3 2 1 N/A • Speaks with clarity and confidence

• Writes clearly and concisely

• Makes effective presentations • Exhibits good listening and questioning skills

CONCEPTUAL/ANALYTICAL ABILITY 5 4 3 2 1 N/A • Evaluates situations effectively

• Solves problems/makes decisions

• Demonstrates original and creative thinking • Identifies and suggests new ideas

LEARNING/THEORY AND PRACTICE 5 4 3 2 1 N/A • Learns new material quickly

• Accesses and applies specialized knowledge

• Applies classroom learning to work situations

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES 5 4 3 2 1 N/A • Assumes responsibility/accountable for actions

• Exhibits self-confidence

• Possesses honesty/integrity/personal ethics • Shows initiative/is self-motivated • Demonstrates a positive attitude toward change

TEAMWORK 5 4 3 2 1 N/A • Works effectively with others

• Understands and contributes to the organization’s goals

• Demonstrates flexibility/adaptability • Functions well on multidisciplinary team

LEADERSHIP 5 4 3 2 1 N/A • Gives direction, guidance and training

• Motivates others to succeed

• Manages conflict effectively

TECHNOLOGY 5 4 3 2 1 N/A • Uses technology, tools, instruments and information

• Understands complex systems and their interrelationships

• Understands the technology of the discipline

DESIGN AND EXPERIMENTAL SKILLS 5 4 3 2 1 N/A • Displays ability to design a component, system or process • Demonstrates ability to design and conduct experiments • Analyzes and interprets data efficiently

PERFORMANCE SKILLS RATING COMMENTS EXAMPLES OBSERVATIONS Scale WORK CULTURE 5 4 3 2 1 N/A • Understands and works within the culture of the group • Respects diversity • Recognizes political and social implications of actions

ORGANIZATION/PLANNING 5 4 3 2 1 N/A • Manages projects and/or other resources effectively

• Sets goals and prioritizes

• Manages several tasks at once • Allocates time to meet deadlines

EVALUATION OF WORK HABITS 5 4 3 2 1 N/A • Professional attitude toward work assigned

• Quality of work produced

• Volume of work produced • Attendance • Punctuality

Does student appear to be progressing successfully? Yes no

Please explain:

List student’s specific strengths:

List areas of concern regarding student’s performance:

SUMMARY EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE

Assessment of Student's Performance to Support Overall Evaluation Below:

OVERALL (A) (B) (C) (D) (F) EVALUATION : Excellent Good Satisfactory Poor Unsatisfactory

GROWTH & FUTURE DEVELOPMENT To assist the student in the upcoming quarter, please complete the following section:

What are your goals for the student for the next co-op term?

What suggestions would you make to help the student become more successful?

What courses or specific training would you suggest to help the student develop professionally?

Has this report been discussed with the student? yes no

Rate of Pay: Per Hour

Do you recommend this student for continued co-op employment with your organization? yes no

If NO, please explain:

List all individuals who have had input in this evaluation:

Name: Name:

Evaluator’s Signature: Position: Date:

Program Administrator’s Signature: Position: Date:

Student's Signature: Date:

The University of Cincinnati cooperative education program is an Accreditation Council for Cooperative Education (ACCE) accredited program. UC/ Feedback report / Aerospace Engineering Learning ranked by student cohort growth / May 2011

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Test Test - - mean T T N ENTRYN N ENTRYN One ta One tailed Difference Two tailed Mean Mean STDEV STDEV difference_std Test Significance - F H3 Data Analysis 64 4.20 0.84 62 4.60 0.56 0.39 99.7% 99.4% -0.28 95% A2 Writing 73 4.01 0.79 64 4.39 0.68 0.38 99.6% 99.2% -0.11 H2 Exp. Design Ability 49 4.29 0.82 44 4.66 0.57 0.37 98.8% 97.5% -0.25 95% H1 Comp. Design Ability 55 4.24 0.79 56 4.59 0.56 0.35 99.1% 98.2% -0.23 95% F2 Motivates Others 38 4.13 0.62 47 4.47 0.62 0.34 98.3% 96.5% 0.00 J3 Task Management 72 4.25 0.82 61 4.59 0.59 0.34 99.3% 98.5% -0.23 95% G3 Underst. of Tchnlgy 77 4.22 0.70 67 4.54 0.53 0.32 99.6% 99.1% -0.17 95% J2 Goal Setting 71 4.20 0.80 64 4.52 0.59 0.32 99.0% 98.0% -0.21 95% F1 Gives Direction 34 4.12 0.64 45 4.42 0.58 0.30 96.8% 93.6% -0.06 G2 Systems Understanding 73 4.23 0.74 66 4.53 0.59 0.30 98.9% 97.9% -0.15 95% A1 Speaking 78 4.19 0.84 66 4.48 0.66 0.29 98.2% 96.4% -0.18 95% B2 Problem solving 74 4.24 0.74 67 4.54 0.61 0.29 98.8% 97.7% -0.13 90% D2 Self Confidence 77 4.27 0.82 67 4.57 0.56 0.29 98.8% 97.5% -0.26 95% D4 Self Motivation 77 4.48 0.70 67 4.75 0.53 0.27 98.7% 97.4% -0.17 95% A3 Presenting 45 4.24 0.68 59 4.49 0.60 0.25 95.4% 90.7% -0.08 C2 Appl.Spec. Knwldg 74 4.30 0.77 67 4.55 0.56 0.25 97.7% 95.3% -0.21 95% E4 Mutidisciplinary Team Fct 68 4.47 0.68 58 4.71 0.53 0.24 97.0% 94.0% -0.15 95% J1 Project Management 70 4.24 0.82 59 4.47 0.68 0.23 94.3% 88.5% -0.15 90% E2 Goal Orientation 75 4.45 0.64 65 4.68 0.59 0.22 96.8% 93.6% -0.05 J4 Time Allocation 71 4.30 0.76 65 4.51 0.62 0.21 94.4% 88.8% -0.15 95% K3 Work Volume 75 4.44 0.70 66 4.64 0.57 0.20 94.5% 89.0% -0.13 95% OV OVAL 77 4.58 0.59 66 4.79 0.54 0.20 96.5% 93.1% -0.05 C3 Appl. Classrm Lrnng 62 4.23 0.80 62 4.42 0.59 0.19 91.5% 83.0% -0.21 95% E3 Flexibility 76 4.53 0.64 67 4.72 0.62 0.19 94.1% 88.3% -0.02 K4 Attendance 77 4.58 0.69 66 4.77 0.55 0.19 94.2% 88.4% -0.15 95% B4 Idea Generation 74 4.36 0.67 66 4.55 0.64 0.18 92.4% 84.9% -0.04 A4 Listening 78 4.42 0.71 67 4.60 0.58 0.17 92.3% 84.6% -0.13 95% G1 Use of Technology 77 4.53 0.64 67 4.70 0.46 0.17 93.9% 87.9% -0.18 95% K2 Work Quality 77 4.55 0.57 66 4.71 0.49 0.17 94.1% 88.3% -0.09 90% B3 Cretive Thinking 74 4.32 0.74 67 4.48 0.66 0.15 87.7% 75.5% -0.08 D3 Integrity 77 4.68 0.52 67 4.82 0.46 0.15 92.7% 85.4% -0.07 C1 Learning 78 4.60 0.59 67 4.73 0.45 0.13 89.3% 78.7% -0.14 95% K5 Punctuality 74 4.58 0.68 65 4.71 0.61 0.13 84.6% 69.3% -0.08 D5 Positive Attitude 77 4.51 0.64 67 4.63 0.67 0.12 83.4% 66.8% 0.03 I1 Work Culture Und. 76 4.53 0.60 62 4.65 0.60 0.12 84.2% 68.4% 0.00 D1 Accountability 77 4.47 0.66 67 4.58 0.70 0.11 81.5% 63.1% 0.04 E1 Works with others 76 4.57 0.57 67 4.67 0.64 0.11 81.7% 63.4% 0.06 K1 Professional Attitude 77 4.61 0.57 66 4.70 0.63 0.09 77.2% 54.4% 0.07 I2 Respects Diversity 77 4.61 0.57 62 4.69 0.59 0.08 76.6% 53.2% 0.02 B1 Evalutes Situations 75 4.27 0.64 67 4.31 0.68 0.05 64.6% 29.1% 0.04 F3 Conflict Management 30 4.27 0.64 40 4.25 0.87 -0.02 53.3% 6.7% 0.23 95% I3 Rec. Political Impl. 67 4.54 0.61 57 4.51 0.68 -0.03 58.5% 17.1% 0.07

University of Cincinnati Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation Cooperative Education Program Intelligrated Systems Fifth Third Bank Sample Employer List Sun Chemical Company (80 large employers by volume out of 1,800 FRCH Design Worldwide active accounts) Shepherd Chemical Company

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Enerfab Inc. General Electric Aviation Garan Incorporated Duke Energy Landrum & Brown, Inc. University of Cincinnati Dow Chemical Company Procter and Gamble Carter's / OshKosh Abercrombie & Fitch Greater Cincinnati Water Works Kroger Company Barnes Aerospace Libby Perszyk Kathman (LPK) L-3 Communications Nova Engineering Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Belcan Corporation Messer Construction Company Deloitte & Touche LLP General Cable Corporation Steelcraft - Ingersoll-Rand Great American Insurance Group Xetron Corporation Toyota U.S. Environmental Protection Agency AtriCure Inc. Siemens Energy and Automation, Inc. Delta Air Lines Inc. General Electric Energy Services L-3 Communications/Fuzing and Ordnance Systems Texas Instruments Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) International Technegroup Inc. (ITI) Danis Building Construction Company Siemens PLM Software Chiquita Brands International Standard Aero (formerly TSS Aviation) Marathon Petroleum Company LLC (MPC) Shepherd Color Company Hasbro Inc. ArvinMeritor Aeropostale Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. Seapine Software, Inc. GBBN Kinetic Vision KPF Architects Cognis Corporation Gap Stores, Inc. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cornerstone Research Group SHP Leading Design (Steed Hammond Paul) Valco Cincinnati, Inc. AK Steel Corporation Ellis and Watts International, Inc. Turner FMS (Turner Construction Company) Macy's Corporate Services, Inc. Boston Scientific CH2M Hill Cincinnati Bell Inc. Baker Concrete Construction, Inc. L-3 Communications/Cincinnati Electronics Fossil, Inc. General Electric Global Infrastructure Services Landor Associates JCPenney (JCP) Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati Amylin

BHDP Architecture University of Cincinnati Murphy's Electric Academic Internship Program NASA National Canine Cancer Foundation Selected Employer List National Geospatial Intelligence Agency National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) National Kidney Foundation Newport on the Levee 3D Vision Technologies Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Advantage Home Health Care Omega Processing Solutions Alzheimer's Association of Greater Cincinnati Owens Illinois, Inc. American Diabetes Association P&G American Lung Association Penklor American Red Cross ProCamps Worldwide APEX Supply Chain Roger Sexton & Associates Arthritis Foundation Seapine Software Bad Girl Ventures Shoptech Industrial Software Bank of America - Merrill Lynch Sirius XM Radio Bare Knuckle Marketing State Farm Insurance Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati Supreme Court of Ohio Bridgeway Pointe - UC Health The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Neurology & Pathology University of Cincinnati The Eisen Agency Cincinnati Bell The Health Foundation of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Cincinnati Export Assistance Center - US Department of Commerce The Shepherd Color Company Citigroup Time Warner Cable Cornerstone Brands, Inc. Tire Discounters Cystic Fibrosis Foundation TriState Habitat for Humanity David Craig Capital U.S. Commercial Service - Cincinnati Dr. James E. Lang, MD UC Health/Bridgeway Pointe Drake Center Ultrova Wealth Resources Elderly Persons in Community University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine Enerfab US Bank Arena GloryYears.com / Flexer Group US House of Representatives - 2nd District of Ohio Great American Insurance VITALITY Cincinnati Infant Welfare Society Vitronic Promotional Group INNOVATIONS @ Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Waddell & Reed Integrity Wireless Western & Southern Life Insurance Company ITN Greater Cincinnati Wright Patterson KC Robotics

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Kuehne + Nagle L-3 Communications - Cincinnati Electronics Mathis Foundation for Children University of Cincinnati Chipotle Mexican Grill 2012 Fall Career Fair Cincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati Bell* Participating Employer List Cincinnati Children's Research Foundation Cincinnati Test Systems 3KeyLogic* Cincom * Advanced Testing Laboratory Cintas - Milford, OH* Advics NA* Citi* Aeropostale, Inc.* Clear Channel Media + Entertainment Cincinnati Aerotek Clopy Building Products* AK Steel Corp Collectivebrands* Altec Industries* Concentra Amylin Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc* Anheuser-Busch Contingent Network Services ARC Con-way Freight ARCO National Crossroads* Ascendum Solutions* Crowder Construction Company AssureRx Health* Crown AtriCure, Inc. Crown Equipment Corporation Axcess Financial Cummins Inc.* Baker Concrete Construction Cypress Semiconductor Baker Hughes* Danis Building Construction Company* Balfour Beatty Construction* Dawson Resources Barrett Paving Materials* Dayton Freight Lines Bastian Solutions DePuy Synthes (Johnson & Johnson) Becker Professional Education Dewey's Pizza Belcan Advanced Engineering & Technology Diamond Innovations Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (a memberDiebold, of KB NorthInc. America)* Dow Chemical Company* Bioformix, Inc. Dow Corning Biomet Inc.* Duke Energy* Black River Systems Co., Inc.* EMC BMW Manufacturing Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. Boston Scientific Corporation Emerson Power Transmission Solutions* BP* Encore Construction Company, LLC* Bridge Logistics, Inc * Enquirer Media Cardinal Solutions Enterprise Holdings Carter's, Inc.* Epic CDI Aerospace Ernst & Young, LLP Cengage Learning Facilicorp* CGI Farmers Insurance CH Robinson Worldwide Inc. Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati Chico's FAS, Inc. FedEx Ground

2012 UC Career Fair Employer List Page 1

Fidelity Investments Kellogg Company* Fifth Third Bank Kinetic Vision First Energy Kohrs Lonnemann Heil Engineers, PSC (dba KLH Enginee Flowserve* Kokosing Construction Company* Frito Lay* Kraft Foods GE Aviation* L-3 Communications General Cable LCS General Mills* LG&E and KU Energy Genpact LHP Software Gilbane Building Company Liberty Mutual Insurance Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company* Liebert Services - Emerson Network Power* Great American Insurance Co L'Oreal USA* † Grunley Construction* LOTH Inc. Gulfsltream Aerospace* Luxottica Hamilton County Job and Family Servicves Macy's* Harris Corporation* Makino Helix Electric, Inc.* Marathon Petroleum Company LP Hensel Phelps Construction Mary Kay Cosmetics (Val T. Davis)* Hertz Corporation Mass Electric Construction Company Hillenbrand, Inc.* MassMutual / Paragon Financial Group Hill-Rom McCarthy Building Companies* Hobsons MedVenture Technology Honda of America Mfg., Inc.* Megen Construction Company* Humana Mellott & Mellott, P.L.L. IBM Mercy Health Illumination Works Messer Construction† Information Control Corporation Meyer Tool, Inc.* Insight Global, Inc.* Midmark Corporation Integrated Test & Measument - ITM* Momentive Performance Materials Integrity Express Logistics Motor Systems Inc* † Intelligrated Mubea, Inc. International Paper* Nationwide Insurance* Interstates Control Systems, Inc. Nielsen itelligence, Inc. Northrop Grumman* † Itron, Inc. Northwestern Mutual* IU Health Bloomington Hospital Ohio Auditor of State John Morrell Food Group* Ohio National Financial Services Johnson & Johnson (Ethicon Endo-Surgery USA) Olin Chlor Alkali Products* Johnson Controls Omnicare † Jurgensen Companies Overland Xpress* Kao USA, Inc. Pappas Restaurants KBR Building Group* Parker Hannifin Corporation*

2012 UC Career Fair Employer List Page 2

Patheon The Timken Company* † Paycor The Westin Cincinnati Pep THORSON BAKER & Associates, Inc. Pepper Construction THP Limited Inc. Phillips Edison & Company TIC-The industrial Company* Platinum Video Systems, LLC* Total Quality Logistics* PNC Financial Services Towne Park PREMIER System Integrators* Toyota Boshoku PricewaterhouseCoopers Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America Process Plus* Toyota Motor Sales* Projetech, inc Trinity Consultants* Prosthetic Design Inc Turner Construction Company Prudential U.S. Department of State QuEST Global Services* UC IT Reinvest Consultants, LLC* United McGill Republic Engineered Products, Inc. United States Air Force Resident Home United States Marine Corps Residential Finance Corporation US Army Corps of Engineers Reynolds & Reynolds US Foods Rockwell Automation* US Navy Rosetta USBank* RWI Transportation LLC Valeo Engine Cooling* Seapine Software, Inc. Valeo Sylvania Sherwin-Williams Company* Vantiv Siemens PLM Software VEGA Americas, Inc. Signal.X Technologies* Verizon Cellular Sales* Skanska USA Verizon Wireless Standard Textile Waffle House * StandardAero Walsh Construction Company* Stanley Electric U.S. Western & Southern Financial Group Talbert House Western & Southern Financial Group Target Corporation Whirlpool Corporation, Marion Division* Tata Consultancy Services* † Wipro Teach For America* Woolpert, Inc. TECT Power† Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Tek Systems* Zimmer, Inc.* Tenneco Automotive* The Business Backer The Kroger Co. The Lubrizol Corporation* † The Princeton Review The Shepherd Color Company

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Division of Professional Practice and Experiential Learning Clifton Campus Joseph A. Steger Student Life Center PO Box 20115 Cincinnati, OH 45221-0115 513.556.2667

Student Salary Survey - Summer 2011 through Spring 2012

College of Business 748 $15.17 $28.00 $7.25 Accounting 189 $15.54 $26.00 $10.00 Business Administration 3 $13.50 $14.00 $12.50 Economics 2 $14.00 $14.00 $14.00 Finance 146 $14.28 $19.25 $7.81 Industrial Management 37 $16.88 $26.15 $10.00 Information Systems 41 $16.02 $23.45 $8.65 Marketing 224 $14.11 $24.50 $7.25 Master of Science Information Systems 27 $21.44 $28.00 $15.63 Operations Management 73 $15.83 $19.50 $10.00 Real Estate 6 $13.17 $15.00 $10.00 College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning 1465 $14.25 $29.38 $7.25 Bachelors of Architecture 196 $13.22 $20.00 $7.50 Digital Design 170 $14.66 $29.38 $7.25 Fashion Design 231 $14.08 $23.00 $7.65 Graphic Design 245 $14.42 $26.00 $8.75 Industrial Design 252 $15.33 $25.00 $7.50 Interior Design 180 $13.82 $25.00 $8.00 Master of Architecture 123 $15.03 $20.00 $7.25 Urban Planning 68 $11.91 $17.50 $8.00 College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services 167 $14.72 $23.50 $9.00 Information Technology 167 $14.72 $23.50 $9.00 College of Engineering & Applied Science 2534 $16.24 $39.38 $7.30 Aerospace Engineering 215 $15.74 $21.67 $8.00 Architectural Technology 87 $13.43 $20.00 $9.00 Biomedical Engineering 203 $14.11 $26.75 $7.30 Chemical Engineering 340 $18.70 $33.46 $7.50 Civil Engineering 308 $14.87 $28.75 $7.69 Computer Engineering 65 $15.83 $27.00 $9.00 Computer Engineering Technology 38 $15.61 $23.90 $11.50 Computer Science 112 $15.93 $39.38 $7.69 Construction Management 164 $13.87 $26.00 $10.00 Electrical Engineering 221 $17.32 $35.63 $8.13 Electrical Engineering Technology 67 $16.34 $22.00 $11.00 Materials Engineering 32 $17.35 $23.75 $10.00 Mechanical Engineering 502 $17.54 $31.37 $7.50 Mechanical Engineering Technology 180 $15.79 $21.50 $8.00

UC Forward

UC Forward Represents a Fundamental Change in the Preparation of Our Students Evolved from the Passion of Students, Faculty and Staff

What is UC Forward? UC Forward is an exciting new teaching and learning initiative-pairing students, faculty and external experts, each from differing perspectives-to create innovative and transforrnative answers to problems and uniquely develop tomorrow's workforce. This initiative differentiates and positions both the university and our students as leaders in transforming the landscape of 21st century education and in creating social and economic value for our local, regional and global communities. University of Cincinnati is uniquely positioned to do this well and to be THE leader in the field. Composed of common elements, UC Forward brings students from dissimilar fields together to work with at least 2 mentors (faculty, students, external experts, or other partners) also from diverse areas of expertise to create new solutions, knowledge, or products. These experiences include a variety of methods such as innovation studios, field experiences, emerging technologies (i.e., video conferencing, social media) and labs to harbor an environment of collaboration between students. Students gain the capacity to effectively collaborate, self-organize, and create meaningful and sustainable connections between individuals, disciplines, institutions and communities. Through transformative solution-oriented outcomes, UC Forward expands the educational model, to leverage corporate and community partnerships to create innovative products, solutions, and new ideas that provide value. UC Forward represents a fundamental change in the preparation of our students-to be unafraid to meet tomorrow's challenges by structuring a variety of interdisciplinary collaborative educational experiences today.

Why UC? University of Cincinnati is uniquely positioned to do this well and to be THE leader in the field: • Range of our disciplinary competencies and colleges • Integrated Core Learning (ICL), UC's shared undergraduate vision that calls for a purposefully • Commitment to real-world learning linked curricula rich in interdisciplinary real Partnership with the city and commitment world experiences to solving urban challenges • Institutional structure that can support innovation • A tradition of value-adding corporate partnerships UC Forward Experiences Niehoff Urban Studio • Quaternary and Anthropocene Research Group • Livewell Collaborative • Academic Information Technology Studio • Integrated Core Learning (ICL) Capstones • U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon • Interdisciplinary Certificates (UC3, Critical Visions) Design + Nursing Community Health Collaborative

• Medical Device Innovation and • Introductory Collaborative Courses, Studios and Entrepreneurship Program Seminars, as well as select Honors Programs To learn more about our programs and activities, please visit the Office of the Senior Vi ce President for Academic Affairs and Provost website or the UC Forward website. http://www.uc.edu/provost!ucforward.html