1. D EVELOPING A CO - CURRICULUM TRANSCRIPT THROUGH COLLEGIATELINK Rick S. McClendon, M.Ed. Director Office of Student Engagement

2. C OLLEGIATELINK CAPABILITIES Tracking attendance during events/workshops Self-reporting student experiences/activities Resume development (co-curricular transcript) Hosting elections for student organizations Event promotion for student organizations and departments Registration of student clubs/organizations Assessment of programs

3. D ESIGN STEPS Determine framework Map content Create structure Engage students Track participation Assess outcomes Reflect and refine

5. D EFINITIONS Curriculum – The program you are designing for student participation and learning. Example: Pathways for First Year Students Example: Student Organization Leadership Certificate Example: Career Development Domain – What are the learning objectives of the program Ex. Knowledge, Cognitive, Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Practical Competence, Humanitarian & Civic Engagement, etc. Items – What a student needs to do to progress along the path of completion of the curriculum Attend campus event Participate in a workshop/speaker series Take a specific course (FYS, Study skills, Biology 101, etc) Join a student organization Volunteer within the community

6. T HE ABCD C ONCEPT Audience - Who will be doing the behavior? Behavior - What should the learner be able to do? Condition - Under what conditions do you want the learner to be able to do it? Degree - How well must it be done?

7. Audience, Behavior, Condition, Degree Students who attend advising sessions will choose courses that fulfill their chosen degree requirements. Learning Outcome Examples

8. Audience, Behavior, Condition, Degree As a result of serving as a leader of a student organization, students will be able to identify one or more strategies to manage group conflict. Learning Outcome Examples

9. Students will value exercise as a stress reduction tool. Students will explain two ways in which exercise affects stress and its symptoms during group discussion at the Health and Counseling orientation presentation. Audience, Behavior, Condition, Degree Improve it!

10. Develop the skills to present themselves as an attractive candidate for employment. Students will develop a job search strategy that is sufficiently based on employer and market research after attending the job search workshop. Audience, Behavior, Condition, Degree Improve it!

11. RAs will be more self-aware as leaders. As a result of attending RA training, resident assistants will be able to accurately assess the strengths and weaknesses of their leadership skills. Audience, Behavior, Condition, Degree Improve it!

12. E XAMPLE OF A SSESSMENT P LAN …S TEP 5 M APPING P ROGRAM /O UTCOMES TO L EARNING D OMAINS / D IMENSIONS Intended Learning Outcomes  Knowledge acquisition, construction, integration, application Cognitive complexity Intrapersonal development Interpersonal development Humanitarian & civic engagement Practical competence Learning outcomes dimensions  12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728 Career Services Programs  UNIV 400 X X X X X X - Students will be able to develop a resume targeted to the students’ chosen field. X X X X X - Students will be able to identify at least 3 employers who hire in their chosen field. X X - Students will be able to demonstrate at least 4 competencies in a mock interview using the STAR model X X X

13. Y OUR U NIVERSITY : L EARNING IN THE D IVISION OF S TUDENT A FFAIRS A. Knowledge DomainD. Interpersonal Competence B. Cognitive ComplexityE. Humanitarian & Civic Engagement C. Intrapersonal DevelopmentF. Practical Competence Outcome (Examples) Learning Outcomes ABCDEF Career Services 1. Students will effectively organize and document their qualifications in their resumes X X Alcohol, Drug & Health Education 1. Peer Health Educators will demonstrate effective presentation skills in one area of alcohol, drug or health education X X Student Involvement 1. Students in student organizations will interact successfully with others who differ from them XX Housing & Residential Life 1.Students in Living Learning Community will develop relationships with at least one faculty or staff member X Session goals A. Knowledge DomainD. Interpersonal Competence B. Cognitive ComplexityE. Humanitarian & Civic Engagement C. Intrapersonal DevelopmentF. Practical Competence

14. K NOWLEDGE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, INTEGRATION AND APPLICATION Understanding knowledge from a range of disciplines …demonstrates knowledge of … subject(s) Connecting knowledge to other knowledge, ideas and experiences …knows how to access diverse sources of information Constructing knowledge …uses experience and other sources of information to create new insights Relating knowledge to daily life …makes connections between classroom and out-of-classroom learning

15. C OGNITIVE C OMPLEXITY Critical thinking …Identifies important problems, questions, and issues Reflective thinking …Applies previously understood information, concepts, and experiences to a new situation or setting; Effective reasoning …Uses complex information from a variety of sources including personal experience and observation to form a decision or opinion Creativity …Integrates mental, emotional, and creative processes for increased insight

16. I NTRAPERSONAL D EVELOPMENT Realistic self-appraisal, self-understanding, and self-respect …Assesses, articulates, and acknowledges personal skills, abilities, and growth areas Identity development …identifies and commits to important aspects of self Commitment to ethics and integrity …Incorporates ethical reasoning into action; accepts personal accountability Spiritual awareness …understands roles of spirituality in personal and group values and behaviors

17. I NTERPERSONAL C OMPETENCE Meaningful relationships …Establishes healthy, mutually beneficial relationships with others Interdependence …shares a group or organizational goal and works with others to achieve it Collaboration …seeks and values the involvement of others Effective leadership …communicates a vision, mission, or purpose that encourages commitment and action in others

18. H UMANITARIANISM AND C IVIC E NGAGEMENT Understanding and appreciation of cultural and human differences …seeks involvement with people different from oneself Social responsibility …appropriately challenges the unfair, unjust, or uncivil behavior of other individuals or groups Global perspective …Understands and analyzes the interconnectedness of societies worldwide Sense of civic responsibility …Demonstrates consideration of the welfare of others in decision- making

19. P RACTICAL C OMPETENCE Pursuing goals …Overcomes obstacles that hamper goal achievement Communicating effectively …Influences others through writing, speaking or artistic expression Technological competence …Demonstrates technological literacy and skills Managing personal affairs …Exhibits self-reliant behaviors Managing career development …constructs a resume based on clear job objectives and with evidence of knowledge, skills, and abilities Demonstrating professionalism …Accepts supervision and direction as needed Maintaining health and wellness …Engages in behaviors that promote health and reduce risk Living a purposeful and satisfying life …Balances education, work and leisure

20. T HINGS TO CONSIDER Self reporting vs. Faculty/Staff verification Required vs. Electives for workshops/events participation Can some items double-count for completion of the curriculum? Will reflection be required as part of the experience? Who needs administrative access to manage the curriculum? Having a point person to be familiar with Collegiatelink. What are students already doing that can count towards curriculum completion? If changes to the curriculum occur what students will be affected?

21. Q UESTIONS AND R ESOURCE V IDEO Best Practices from other Universities/Colleges http://support.collegiatelink.net/entries/27016294-Best- Practices-for-Curriculums http://support.collegiatelink.net/entries/27016294-Best- Practices-for-Curriculums For more information, please visit the Shenandoah University Collegiatelink page at http://su.collegiatelink.net Log in using your Blackboard username and password. http://su.collegiatelink.net To learn more about developing a co-curriculum model through Collegiatelink please visit http://support.collegiatelink.net/entries/52412250- Developing-a-Co-Curriculum-video- http://support.collegiatelink.net/entries/52412250- Developing-a-Co-Curriculum-video-