Name: Debra Reisinger
Year: Senior
Major: Psychology
Cooperative Education:Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center & GE Aviation
The familiar saying “good things come in pairs” hits home for Debra Reisinger, a senior in psychology. Through the co-op program, she has learned so much by working in two professional positions.
In the Emergency Department at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, she works as a clinical research coordinator. Amid the hustle and bustle of the ED, Debra screens patients to check eligibility for numerous studies conducted by the hospital. If people are interested, she then implements the necessary procedures for participation in the studies.The opportunity to work with a diverse population has provided valuable experience for her future.
As a paralegal intern at GE Aviation, Debra has been able to establish a great network for her future. Whether she is working among lawyers, hosting social events at Sharon Woods, or keeping in contact with workers from the UK and Italy, Debra continues to sharpen her communication skills.
Debra has had such a positive experience through the Mount’s Co-op program that she recommends the program to other Mount students:
“The Co-op program not only gives you a first-hand experience in the career you hope to have in the future, it also gives you a step in the door after graduation. A majority of employers want experienced graduates and the Mount’s Co-op experience gives students that and so much more.”
Name: Claire Schroeder
Major: History/English
Year: Senior
Campus Involvement: DateLine editor, Honors Program
When some people think of New York City, the images of tall buildings, taxi cabs and celebrities come to mind. For Claire Schroeder, a History/ English major, NYC was a wakeup call to serve others.
With classmates in the IDS (Interdisciplinary Studies) course, Claire traveled to NYC to experience different aspects of the United Nations. It opened her eyes to needs beyond her own life experiences. “I learned about supplies that the United Nations sends to nations with malaria problems and I talked with NGOs about stopping human trafficking. I realized how much good so many people do for the sake of others.” After returning to campus, she looked for a service project and chose work at a local food pantry. “I loved it from the first minute.”
Realizing that she could fit service into her school and work schedules, Claire took advantage of the Plus One credit option that awards one free credit for involvement in service as part of a class.
Service to others is a core value of the mission of a Mount education. Claire says,
“The service work that I do reflects the values and character of the Mount by incorporating learning and life as well as emphasizing respect and concern for people of all backgrounds. The Plus One credit option gave me another reason to become involved in service.”
Name: Jeff Schubert
Year: Senior
Major: Biology
Cooperative Education: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Who says you have to be a nursing major to work in a hospital? Jeff Schubert, a senior biology major, works in the molecular genetics lab at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital placed there through the efforts of the counselors in the Career and Experiential Education Center.
What better place to gain lab experience than at a hospital? He helps to keep lab supplies in stock as well as assisting in genetic testing. Jeff feels that he’s more confident as a lab worker, because of this co-op experience.
Aspiring to continue his education in graduate school, Jeff plans to join a Ph.D. program in molecular genetics, building on the learning and experience he gained in the Biology Department and Co-op program.
Name: Amy Andrews
Year: Senior
Major: Nursing
Cooperative Education: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center 
Amy Andrews knows she has the “advantage of getting her foot in the door with hands on experience” because of the Mount’s Cooperative Education program.
On any given day, Amy’s patients can see active in their care. She takes their vitals, helps set up their rooms and lends a hand to other nurses at CCMC. The families of these patients can feel more comfortable and knowledgeable about how the floor works as a result of Amy’s work and nursing education.
Amy believes that the Mount helps students to succeed so that she can make a difference in the community now and into the future.
“The scholarships I have received mean the world to me. I wanted to receive the best education possible and with these scholarships I was able to receive the education I dreamed of at the Mount.”
Amy makes a difference in the community through her Cooperative Education experience as she prepares for career in nursing.
Name: Molly Robinson
Major: Communication Studies, 2011
Cooperative Education: Gold Star Chili, Inc., Mount Admission Office, Mount Marketing and Communications Office.
Campus Involvements; Resident Assistant, Dance Team, Orientation Leader, Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, and Campus Ambassador.
Alumna Molly Robinson can rest easy in today’s world knowing that she is armed with the education and experiences that she gained while at the College of Mount St. Joseph. As a student, Molly got involved in many activities.
After college, she acquired a summer teaching job for the Mount’s Upward Bound Program. Through this program, she assisted high school students learn design their own business from scratch. She acknowledges her success in teaching is due to her Mount education.
Molly plans to attend graduate school at the University of Dayton for College Student Personnel. She says “I am very excited to continue my education and take what I have learned from the Mount and apply it in graduate school.”
Because of donors, Molly was able to receive the education and experiences that she has today. She is very thankful for all that have donated toward the enhancement and growth of the College. Molly admits that “Without the support of donors I could not have continued my Mount education. I truly appreciate the generosity of the donors because without them the Mount would not be the same; it could not offer the same Mount education that I received.”