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WATERLOO | CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION
STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Please note that this form is the accessible version.
Print, then give this form to your supervisor. For more information, contact your student
advisor. An online version of this form is available in WaterlooWorks.
[ ] Winter (Jan - Apr)
[ ] Spring (May - Aug)
[ ] Fall (Sep - Dec) Year: 20
Student Name: Organization:
ID No.:
Job Title:
SUPERVISOR’S GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETION
MID-TERM REVIEW (not required, strongly recommended) - Please conduct a mid-term review with
your student to assist in their progress during the work term. Using this form as a guideline, the mid-point
discussion is an opportunity for the supervisor and student to discuss topics such as:
Progress towards overall expectations and goals
Student’s work performance so far
Training or mentoring resources required for remainder of work term
Please note: the mid-term review is not included as part of a student's work term record
END OF TERM EVALUATION (Required) - The end-of-term performance evaluation allows the
supervisor and student to fulfill the evaluation process. The return of this completed evaluation form is
required for completion of the student's work term.
SUPERVISOR'S GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETION
Performance Expectations - these scales measure the skills, abilities, and knowledge that all co-op students are
expected to progressively attain and refine as they advance through their years of study and prepare to enter the future
workforce.
Consider the student's performance in relation to your expectations for their position, and please evaluate according to
the following scale:
4 Strong performance; exceeded expectations in this area
3 Good performance; met expectations in this area
2 – Developing performance; somewhat below expectations in this area
1 Poor performance; significantly below expectations in this area
Not observed insufficient opportunity to observe the student's performance in this area
1
Expand and Transfer Expertise
Student demonstrates the ability to:
Not
Observed
1
Poor
Performance
2
Developing
Performance
3
Good
Performance
4
Strong
Performance
learn job duties and work processes
locate, evaluate, and use information
effectively
draw reasoned conclusions from multiple
sources of information
learn and employ technical skills necessary
for the role
apply skills and prior knowledge from
academic program and/or previous work
experience
Design and Deliver Solutions
Student demonstrates the ability to:
Not
Observed
1
Poor
Performance
2
Developing
Performance
3
Good
Performance
4
Strong
Performance
deliver quality work
meet deadlines and cope with workplace
pressures
analyze problems and evaluate alternative
solutions
engage in work with curiosity; ask
questions to understand more than the
work assigned
identify opportunities for improvement
within the team and/or organization
Develop Self
Student demonstrates the ability to:
Not
Observed
1
Poor
Performance
2
Developing
Performance
3
Good
Performance
4
Strong
Performance
adapt to changing priorities and
circumstances
recognize limits of knowledge, skills and
abilities
2
respond well to direction and incorporate
feedback on performance
seek new tasks and responsibilities
seek opportunities to learn
Build Relationships
Student demonstrates the ability to:
Not
Observed
1
Poor
Performance
2
Developing
Performance
3
Good
Performance
4
Strong
Performance
write clearly and effectively
orally convey ideas and information clearly
and effectively
collaborate well with others; both co-
workers and supervisor/senior leaders
demonstrate ethical conduct in the
workplace
show understanding and sensitivity to the
needs and differences of others in the
workplace (e.g. ethnicity, religion,
language, etc.)
3
Top 3 Areas of Strength
Please select your student’s top 3 areas of strength demonstrated during this work term. For more information on these 12 competencies, please see the
Future Ready Talent Framework (uwaterloo.ca/future-ready-talent-framework). (Optional)
Discipline and context specific skills
Information and data literacy
Technological agility
Self-management
Self-assessment
Lifelong learning and career development
Communication
Collaboration
Intercultural effectiveness
Innovation mindset
Critical thinking
Implementation
Other:
Please provide any additional comments on your student’s top 3 areas of strength. (Optional)
Top 3 Areas for Development
Please select your student’s top 3 areas for development identified during this work term. For more information on these 12 competencies, please see the
Future Ready Talent Framework
(uwaterloo.ca/future-ready-talent-framework). (Optional)
Discipline and context specific skills
Information and data literacy
Technological agility
Self-management
Self-assessment
Lifelong learning and career development
Communication
Collaboration
Intercultural effectiveness
Innovation mindset
Critical thinking
Implementation
Other:
Please provide any additional comments on your student’s top 3 areas for development. (Optional)
4
OVERALL PERFORMANCE RATING
Outstanding Performance
The student has significantly exceeded all behavioural and developmental performance expectations in respect to output,
quality standards, delivery of goals and assignments.
This rating is reserved for only those few students who have distinguished themselves by their unique contribution or
exceptional performance.
If you feel that your co-op student provided an exceptional contribution to your organization that has proven them to go
above and beyond their job description, please consider nominating them for a Co-op Student of the Year Award
(uwaterloo.ca/co-operative-education/co-op-student-awards/co-op-student-year-awards).
Your written comments are required below in order to register the rating of Outstanding
Excellent Performance
The student has exceeded all performance expectations in respect to output, quality standards, delivery of goals
and assignments.
Receiving this rating means the manager is delighted with this student’s performance.
Very Good Performance
The student has met all and exceeded some performance expectations in respect to output, quality standards, delivery of goals
and assignments.
Receiving this rating means the manager is very pleased with this student’s performance.
Good Performance
The student meets performance expectations in respect to output, quality standards, delivery of goals
and assignments.
Receiving this rating means the manager is pleased with this student’s performance.
Satisfactory Performance
The student has not fully met the performance expectations in respect to output, quality standards, delivery of
goals and assignments.
Receiving this rating means the manager is mostly satisfied with the student’s performance.
Marginal Performance
Overall performance requires improvement and/or certain key aspects of performance require
improvement while other aspects may be satisfactory
Receiving this rating means the manager is displeased with this student’s performance
Unsatisfactory Performance
The student did not meet performance requirements.
This rating represents a failure of the work term, and will be reflected as such on the student's academic record.
Supervisor’s Comments - Please comment on the student’s overall job performance:
5
Supervisor’s Recommendations - Please provide your recommendations for the student’s personal and/or professional development (Optional):
Did you review the completed evaluation form with the student? (Please ensure the student has a copy)
(Required)
Yes [ ] No [ ]
Student’s Comments - Please comment on your overall performance including your ability to achieve learning objectives and your
future employment expectations:
Future Employment Potential
Do you wish to have the student return for the next work term? (Required)
Yes [ ] No [ ] Not Applicable [ ]
If yes, have you offered to re-employ the student for the next work term?
Yes [ ] No [ ] To be determined [ ]
If yes, how did the student respond to your offer?
Accepted [ ] Declined [ ] Is Undecided [ ]
If the student has accepted please confirm:
Work term Dates: From: To:
To be determined Co-operative Education will contact you to confirm new job details.
Supervisor’s Name (Please Print) Signature Title Date
(Required)
Student’s Signature
Date
Manager/Human Resources Signature (Optional) Title
Date
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