From the UC Division of Professional Practice & Experiential Learning:
I am writing to you to
let you know about a tremendous opportunity for your organization to hire
students from the University of Cincinnati’s world class College of Design,
Architecture, Art, & Planning. The 2012 national report card on U.S. design
programs ranked four UC programs in the top ten among industrial design,
interior design and architecture categories. Several students from these
programs can now participate in a one-time Community Service Experiential
Explorations Semester for the upcoming Spring Term.
These students provide
fresh ideas and perspectives, and can be a cost-effective resource for special
projects, as well as short-term and long-term staffing needs. Our program was
recently ranked as the #4 Cooperative Education program in the country
by U.S. News and World Reports, and our college of design has just been
ranked as the #3 design school in the world by Business Insider. DAAP
students bring creative design skills and knowledge of industry-standard
software, as well as the critical thinking and presentation skills fostered by
working with teams in a studio environment. Our diverse programs include
students with specific skills in graphic design and digital media, industrial
and fashion design, product design, architecture and urban planning. We’d be
happy to help you match your individual needs with students who can be a great
resource for your organization.
So what do you need to
do to participate?
In order to take
advantage of these wonderful student talents you must have a position that
is:
- A work experience that
takes advantage of their skill sets and lasts for a minimum 450
hours/semester
- An experience that is
structured, formalized within a not for profit organization
- An experience in which the
student has a mentor/supervisor who can assess their experience
- Because these experiences
will include a service element within your not-for-profit organization, these
positions do not have to be paid; however, if available, compensation is not
discouraged.
If you have such a
position or can develop one, please let us know. As a starting point, we will
work with you to finalize a position description. We will then be able to
supply you with credentials of students who are interested in your position and
you can begin the interview process. Students are available to
begin work in a Community Service / Volunteer EEP in early January of
2013.
For more information
and/or to provide position descriptions:
Emily A. Paolucci
Program Coordinator
Division of Professional Practice & Experiential
Learning
Phone (513) 556-3061
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