Prepare community partner supervisors to be effective in their role through a clear orientation, training as needed, and recognition of their contributions.

Provide an orientation for community partner supervisors in person and through written materials.

Recognize that community partners are often extremely busy and are serving as co-educators of the students. Communicate appreciation of these efforts, including a formal recognition or show of thanks at the end of the year.

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado

The Office of Financial Aid works closely with eleven community organizations to help meet the needs of the community and its student population. Agencies are chosen to help students complement their academic experiences. The Student Employment Office holds a Job Fair every year where the off campus agencies are invited to attend and the agencies tend to hire most of their work-study students during the Fair. A training for the agency staff is held every year to go over expectations, roles, and responsibilities for all involved.

Chris Peterson
Assistant Director, Office of Financial Aid