The co-operative system of education; a reprint of Bulletin number 37, series of 1916, U.S. Bureau of Education, with additions

University of Cincinnati was the first institution to devise and implement a cooperative education model, also known as “co-op,” starting in 1906. Co-op combines classroom-based education with practical work experience, often in alternating semesters, to integrate disciplinary learning into the on-the-job setting. This bulletin is a government-funded study of the first 10 years of the co-op model at UC.  It explains the structure of co-op at the time, including the balance of academic courses and work placements, and contains many images of students working in co-op settings. 

Condition and treatment: This is a side stapled limp paper binding from the early 20th century. The paper binding is heavily worn and brittle and has been previously repaired by a well-intentioned custodian with clear packing tape; however, the tape has stained the cover. The edges of the cover and first few pages are torn. Conservation staff will remove the prior tape repair, wash and repair the cover. Tears will be repaired and the cover reattached to the binding. The treated pamphlet will be housed in a manuscript folder for long term storage.