The Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science maintains a master schedule for companies interested in interviewing students/graduates of the Architectural Engineering and Construction Science and Management programs. If you are interested in advertising for candidates and/or scheduling a recruiting visit within the department you may do so by contacting David R. Fritchen or Ray Yunk. David is the industry liaison for the Construction Science and Management program and Ray is the industry liaison for the Architectural Engineering program.
You may recruit candidates for full-time, summer interns or co-op by any of the following methods:
David Fritchen or Ray Yunk
Kansas State University
Department of Architectural Engineering
and Construction Science
240 Seaton Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-2903
E-Mail: dfritch@ksu.edu; yunk@ksu.edu
Phone: (785) 532-5964
Fax: (785) 532-3556
or
Career and Employment Services
The Cooperative Education Program is a joint work/academic program sponsored by Kansas State University and industry, where students alternate between work assignments in industry and academic study on campus.
It is a structured program to give students the opportunity for actual work experience in an engineering or a construction setting during the latter part of their college education providing exposure to business and the "world of work" in the engineering and construction industry.
Students and employers participate with the understanding that this is a voluntary arrangement and there is no obligation on either party concerning permanent employment. It is also understood that the program can be terminated by either party, should there by a reason to do so. This is an excellent arrangement, as it places the requirement for performance on the student and the responsibility for on-the-job training on the employer.
Work assignments should contribute to a professional education. Technical requirements of the work and the degree of responsibility should be commensurate to the student's level of education.
The employer should be prepared to spend some additional time training the co-op student to broaden exposure to the company organization and operations. Employers should place emphasis on overall development of the student rather than simply having him/her to do menial tasks.
Salary is set by agreement between the employer and the student. The companies should pay the partially educated student a salary commensurate with their education and experience level. Often times the company provides additional living expenses or housing supplement to off set expenses associated with the co-op.
Meetings between the student and the employer should be held at regular intervals to discuss the student's progress. Both the student and the employer submit a written evaluation at the conclusion of their co-op experience.
For students with limited finances, earnings from co-op assignments provide a means of obtaining a college education that might otherwise be beyond financial reach.
Depending on the employer, co-op students have opportunities to work in field and office settings. As you obtain more work experience, companies will usually assign you more responsibility. You may also find specialized facilities, techniques, equipment and technology that are not available on campus.
With increasing competition in the job market, students with experience and knowledge gained from co-oping possess a considerable edge. You can expect to receive a higher salary offer than your classmates who don't take part in the co-op program because you will have several months of engineering or construction work experience.
You may find that you do better academically and are more motivated. Cooperative education lets you find greater meaning in what you are studying because the theories and principles learned in the classroom can be applied directly to your job.
Co-oping allows you to explore different areas of engineering and construction while allowing you to discover your skills and aptitudes before making a permanent commitment to a company after graduation.
As a co-op student on the job, you will associate with a variety of fellow workers and observe their decision making and planning, a unique opportunity for you to broaden your professional and social concepts and attitudes.
One of the enjoyable things about cooperative study is the alternating sequence of work and study. You'll find that the end of a semester of classes carries a special reward since it is followed by a complete change in both locale and routine.
Early contact with well-trained, high-potential students, without a commitment for permanent employment.
Potential for innovative and productive ideas.
Serve as a conduit for recruiting qualified candidates for full-time employment upon graduation.
David Fritchen or Ray Yunk
Kansas State University
Department of Architectural Engineering
and Construction Science
240 Seaton Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-2903
E-Mail: dfritch@ksu.edu; yunk@ksu.edu
Phone: (785) 532-5964
Fax: (785) 532-3556
or