Experiential Education Celebration honored “Co-op of the Year” students

Three Cincinnati State students were recognized as the “Cooperative Education/Internship Students of the Year” for 2021 during the Celebration of Experiential Education Common Time session on May 3.

Each of the award recipients gave brief remarks to express their appreciation for the award and the scholarship that is part of “Co-op of the Year” recognition.

• The recording of the entire Common Time session is posted on the intranet. Go to: How the College Works > Academics > Common Time > Common Time Recordings > 2021
   
• To view the video that was prepared to celebrate the 50th anniversary of experiential education at the College, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt_4333SrMU

Co-op Scholarship recipient Peter Benzick is a student in Computer Programming and Database Management – Computer Information Systems Major.

His co-op employer is ATech in Walton, KY.
 
 

Co-op Scholarship recipient Melissa Scheel (on left in photo) is earning a degree in Civil Engineering Technologies – Construction Management Major.

Her co-op employer is Cardinal Engineering Corp. in Wilder, KY.
 
 
 

Co-op Scholarship recipient Jonathan Kiger is majoring in Hospitality Management.

His co-op employer is the Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati.
 

In addition to student recognition, the Celebration of Experiential Education included:

• Remarks from President Monica Posey and Provost Robbin Hoopes about the importance of co-op and other experiential education in achieving Cincinnati State’s mission.
   
  Dr. Posey noted that experiential education “transforms lives and benefits the community.”
   
• Examples of innovative ways students completed co-op experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic.
   
• Examples of how feedback from co-op employers is used for assessment processes and curriculum improvement.
   
• Summaries of recent data about the College’s experiential education activities.
   
• Plans for future activities, including expanding eligibility for the Co-op/Internship Scholarship to include students who participate in clinical experiences.