Cathy Henesey, SPHRManager, Career ServicesChildren’s Medical Center

July 28, 2011

Must be interactive….lecturing is boring Intern vs. COOP definitions – let’s speak

same language We don’t need to talk about the benefits,

right? Don’t evaluate the integration, just

evaluate the data… in other words, don’t think how on earth am I going to implement that…think about whether it is a good idea. If it makes business sense, then you make it happen.

Start thinking like a CFO - $$ I am not always right……..just don’t tell my husband

Divide into 4 groups 2 groups are going to represent the

companyDevelop a Company name per groupElect a Chief Presenting Officer

(spokesperson ) 2 groups are going to be the university

sideDevelop a College/University Name per

groupElect a Dean of the College (spokesperson)

Company University

One point of contact for all internships and coops; dealing with different departments creates duplicate work……costs more $$

More candidates for COOPs – need to sell to parents especially in this age of helicopter parents

Need class credits for program especially COOPs…this encourages more participation

Well prepared candidates for interviewing, resume review, etc.

Get small players in the game easier – get more students pla

Resume books and/or SKYPE Fairs

Company University

Understand how a business or business unit runs

Predict and follow trends in the industry Metrics, metrics, metrics   Be a trusted advisor and soundboard to

the company Understand how your university can

offer something unique.   What makes you “different”?

Share best practices with other companies and even other universities

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