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2007 Annual International CHRIE Conference & Exposition 
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ARE THE STUDENTS PREPARED AFTER CO-OP? 
 
Joy P. Dickerson 
Widener University, School of Hospitality Management 
Chester, PA 
 
ABSTRACT 
The purpose of this research was to quantitatively compare the early professional outcomes of hospitality 
management alumni from three cooperative education models in post secondary education. Survey design was used 
for this comparative, descriptive research. A four-page quantitative survey was developed by the researcher and sent 
to 469 potential respondents in the fall 2006. The overall final response rate was 33% (N=155). Industry 
preparedness and career satisfaction have been explored for statistical significance among the three experiential 
models.