Students are at the heart of our work

We strive to support student success academically, professionally and personally.
We facilitate positive learning opportunities for students, preparing them for the future of work.
We provide tools and opportunities empowering students to transform their lives.

LISTEN: We listen to our students needs and meet them where they are at.
COMMUNICATE: Clear is kind – we communicate clearly, timely, and respectfully.
CONNECT: We build relationships with our students and employers to facilitate success.
LEARN: We commit to being continuous learners to be awesome leaders in our field.

Collaboration leads to excellence

We build on our successes and failures in pursuit of a common goal.
We seek responsive, synergistic and innovative approaches to our work and our partnerships.
We strive to be leaders in work integrated learning, locally, nationally and internationally.

INTERNAL SHARING: We commit to sharing of better practices within our team and UVic Co-op community.
EXTERNAL SHARING: We commit to sharing of knowledge and better practices from communities external to UVic Co-op.
FEEDBACK: We commit to creating opportunities and the conditions for giving and receiving feedback.

We value and encourage diverse cultural and individual perspectives.
We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive organizational culture.
We value personal growth and reflection as we strive toward our diversity and inclusion goals.

AWARENESS: We acknowledge that due to varied life experiences, when working with others, their views have as much value as our own.
SKILLS: We actively partner with employers to foster diversity in recruitment and advocate for the integration of equitable practices within all organizations. We foster an inclusive workplace by offering guidance to overcome cultural barriers, accommodating diverse needs, and promoting mutual understanding and respect.
LEARNING: We foster a safe environment of continuous growth and development by actively seeking opportunities to educate ourselves and enhance our cultural competencies.
I offer tailored student support that embraces diversity and intersectionality to cultivate a learning environment that prioritizes growth and understanding
ATTITUDE: We ensure all individuals feel valued and included by advocating for equity, diversity and inclusion through promoting equal opportunities, embracing diverse perspectives, and implementing inclusive practices. We recognize the efforts of individuals and celebrate small wins in our journey towards creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive culture. We will take responsibility for our own limitations and will be gracious with others when they do the same.

We develop sustainable relationships with colleagues, students, alumni and organizations.
We contribute to the university’s goals and to the mosaic of the community.
We impact sustainable economic growth and social development for a more resilient community.

We will CONNECT with faculty and departments to update and consult with them about co-op placements, challenges, event, students, … so that we can best SUPPORT co-op students.
We will SUPPORT students by creating space and time for ENGAGEMENT, and we will clearly communicate with students about options and expectations.
We will ENGAGE with current and future co-op employers using strategies like job development, initiatives, networking events, industry specific events, and work site visits.
We will COLLABORATE with others to provide successful WIL opportunities.

We are guided by integrity, honesty, and trust in all we do with students, employers and colleagues.
We strive for transparency as we work toward shared goals.
We are educators and coaches, committed to professional practice.

TAKE A QUICK CHECK: Publicity, Universality, Justice
We behave with COMPASSION towards ourselves and others. We are not afraid to say sorry when we make a mistake.
We SHARE knowledge and learn from others like labour market info and research, pedagogical trends, coaching, and administrative standards.
We seek input and engagement from the community of employers, alumni, students. Asking for FEEDBACK and taking student feedback and suggestions seriously to continue to improve our work.