Alison E. Doehring, MS Ed. Thad M. Doyle, M. Ed.
Jan 27, 2015
Alison E. Doehring, MS Ed. Thad M. Doyle, M. Ed.
• What is your current knowledge of the
Co-Curricular Transcript (CCT) feature in OrgSync?
• Where are you currently at with utilizing this feature?
• What do you hope to get out of this session?
• Broad Overview of CCT
o What is it?
o How is it intended to be used?
o What do employers think?
o What are students saying?
• Shared Information & Experiences
o How do you structure the feature?
o How do you educate your campus community?
• Defined: A record a students’ out-of-class experiences that can
compliment the academic transcript. Documentation of holistic
higher education. o Also known as: e-portfolio, leadership record, leadership portfolio,
involvement record, etc.
• Why Provide & Utilize: o Official record of involvement and leadership
o Track involvement
o Marketability
• Employer & Student Perspectives: o “Official” record or proof
o Listing of accomplishments
o Verification process
Association of College Unions International. The Bulletin (2006)
Candidate Skills and Qualities: When reviewing the resume, what skills and qualities do employers seek evidence of? What are they looking for the resume to illustrate? Evidence of teamwork, leadership, and written communication skills topped the list, and were cited by more than three-quarters of respondents.
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Research: Job Outlook 2012
VALIDATION!
Education & Buy-In
• Students • Faculty/Staff • Administration & Steering
Committee
Assessment
• Learning Outcomes • Standardization • Self-reflection
Verification
• Office personnel • Event Coordinator • References
Institutional Goals
• Vision 2020 • “My Akron Experience” • Marketability
Career Development Experience
• Cooperative and Internship related experiences
• Instructor Certifications
• On-campus employment
Cultural and Cross Cultural Experience
• Rethinking Race Week
• Akron’s Got Talent
Community Engagement and Global Responsibility
• Make A Difference Day
• Student Org. service project
• Student Judicial Affairs Board Member
Wellness Development
• Healthy Eating Workshop
• Adaptive Study Strategies Program
Leadership Development
• Resident Assistant Training
• Career Center Peer Advisor
• Student Org. Leadership Retreat
Academic Enrichment
• Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Leadership Forum (CBA)
• Polymer Science Seminar Series
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
• LIFE Award recipient
• UA LEADS participant
• Adult Learner of the Year Award
Arts and Humanities Experience
• English Comp. Speaker
• Student Art Showcase
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• Event Coordinator training (1 hour)
• “Create an Event” (5 mins.)
• Pre-created assessments provided (0 mins.)
• Attendance Tracking and/or Swipe Cards (during event)
• Upload/verify attendance (5 mins.)
• Prompt student to complete assessment ( 1 min.)
• Review, verify, & approve! (10 mins.)
• Added to a student’s CCT (0 mins.)
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• Structure:
o Set-up & Personalization • University “look” • Assessment based vs. self-entered
o Oversight • Personnel • Respective Office
o Requests • References • Verification/Review • Printing • Cost
• Campus Education:
o Marketing Strategies • Students • Staff/Faculty • External Constituents/Employers
• Group Conversations
• Best Practices & Tips
Alison E. Doehring, MS Ed., Coordinator, Civic Engagement, [email protected]
Thad M. Doyle, M. Ed., Associate Director, Student Life, [email protected]