They outline three key approaches to this: a centralized model; a decentralized model which situates co-op operations and personnel in the relevant academic unit, or thirdly a centralized/decentralized model which involves a centralized management to which the decentralized, academically-based personnel report (CAFCE, 2000 p.8-9). Australian universities are taking different approaches to this. The Swinburne Professional Learning (SPL) Unit reports to the teaching and learning Academic area whereas VU has a central unit reporting to the Careers Services area.
Career Development Learning (CDL) and WIL