MEMO
    Dean of
    Graduate Studies
    STIl EET ADDRESS
    Maggie Benston Student
    Services Centre 1100
    Burnaby BC V>A 1S6
    Canada
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    8888 University Drive
    Burnaby BC V5A
    1S6
    Canada
    SFU
    S.12-117
    TO Senate
    TEL
    FROM Mary-Ellen Kclm, Acting Dean, Graduate Studies
    RE GGR 1.4.7 Co-operative Education
    [GS2012.26
    cc
    DATE 12 June 2012
    GGR 1.4.7 Co-operative Education
    [GS2012.26]
    At its meeting of 11 June 2012, SGSC reviewed and approved the revision
    to
    GGR 1.4.7 Co-operative Education and is recommending the
    revised regulation to Senate.
    This gives rise to the following motion:
    Motion:
    That Senate approves the changes to GGR 1.4.7 Co-operative Education
    Effective Date is January 2013
    encl.
    Senators wishing to consult a more detailed report of curriculum revisions may do so by going
    to Docushare: https://docushare.sfu.ca/dsweb/View/Collection-12682
    If you are unable to access the information, please call 778-782-3168 or email
    shellev gair@sfu.ca.
    SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
    ENGAGING THE WORLD
    Motion:
    That SGSC approves the proposed changes in GGR 1.4.7 (Co-operative Education).
    Rationale:
    The changes are intended to reflect current practice and to refer students to the Co-operative Education
    website ratherthanto a list of graduate programs that needs on-going revision.
    FROM: GGR 1.4.7 Co-operative Education
    Co-operative education integrates work experience and graduate studies.The name reflects the co
    operative relationship among the University, employer and student. Practical experience from work terms
    is related tothe student's major interests within the graduate program. A number of graduate programs
    have been approved, bythe relevant graduate program committee, for co-operative education (co-op).
    These are listed below.
    chemistry (MSc)
    economics (MA)
    environmental toxicology (MET)
    mathematics (MSc)
    resource and environmental management (MRM)
    statistics and actuarial science (MSc)
    The list ofapproved programs is subject tochange. In addition, some faculties may permit co-op work
    terms for individual students on a case-by-case basis. Interested students should consult the co-op co
    ordinator.
    The application to enrol inco-op issubject todepartmental approval. Each department has a specific
    course for the co-op work term or practicum.
    TO:
    GGR 1.4.7 Co-operative Education
    Co-operative Education integrates work experienceand graduate studies. The name reflects the co
    operative relationship among the University, employer and student. Practical experience from workterms
    isrelated tothe student's major interests within the graduate program. A number of graduate programs
    have been approved, by the relevant graduate program committee, for co-operative education (co-op).
    Interested students should consult the Co-operative Education website.
    The application toenrol in co-op issubject todepartmental approval. Each department has a specific
    course for the co-op work term or practicum.
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