College of the Rockies leadership recognize that learning and personal growth are not limited to classrooms. With that in mind, the College has introduced a co-curricular record, documenting the experiences students take part in outside of the traditional classroom setting which complement their academic learning and help to develop employment, leadership, teamwork, and other skills essential for their careers.
College of the Rockies students can now apply experiences they have outside of the classroom to their co-curricular record. This record, like their transcript, can help students as they seek employment and other activities.
"Every learning opportunity is important. Co-Curricular experiences contribute to students' skill development, personal growth, and professional advancement while enhancing their academic journey," said Robin Hicks, Vice President Academic. "Their co-curricular record documents both paid and volunteer experiences and the skills students developed through them."
Through co-curricular experiences, students will have access to opportunities that match their diverse personal interests, though the College also encourages students to discover interests or passions they didn't know they had.
"We want to validate all of our students' learning experiences and efforts and have developed a comprehensive list of activities including on-campus paid positions, volunteer roles, leadership opportunities, and self-development programs.," Hicks added. "Through their participation in these activities, students can enhance skills such as effective communication; leadership development; collaboration and teamwork; creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship; health and wellbeing; social responsibility and civic engagement; professionalism; personal development; sustainability and globalization; digital literacy; research and analysis as well as contributing to and advancing Truth and Reconciliation."
Students will complete a reflection at the conclusion of their co-curricular activity, including up to three competencies they gained in the process. Once their participation is validated by the individual responsible for the activity, it will be added to their Experience Record. This record is prepared and recognized by College of the Rockies in a similar manner to academic transcripts and other formal documents which can then be used by students as they seek employment and other opportunities.
Learn more about co-curricular opportunities at: cotr.ca/co-curricular-record/
